Author: The Lyricyst

Drake finds himself embroiled in yet another legal battle, this time over alleged trademark infringement related to his merchandise designs featuring the slogan “Members Only.” According to legal documents obtained by Billboard, New York-based clothing company JR Apparel World LLC, owner of the iconic Members Only brand, has filed a lawsuit against Drake’s company, Away From Home Touring Inc. The lawsuit claims that Drake’s merchandise includes T-shirts bearing the “Members Only” mark, which allegedly infringes on JR Apparel’s trademark rights. The complaint asserts that while Away From Home Touring Inc. has not been accused of selling knockoffs of Members Only…

Rapper and new mother Bhad Bhabie, born Danielle Peskowitz Bregoli, faced a harrowing experience earlier this week when she was mistakenly identified as a robbery suspect and detained by police. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 11, at a 76 gas station in Woodland Hills, California. According to TMZ, Bregoli was driving her Mercedes, which matched the description of a vehicle reportedly fleeing the scene of a burglary on the 4500 block of Winnetka Circle. Police surrounded Bregoli and her boyfriend, Le Vaughn, but the situation was soon clarified as a “false alarm.” Despite the confusion, both Bregoli and Le…

A biopic centered on Rihanna’s life would undoubtedly captivate audiences. But who could step into the shoes of the 36-year-old singer, entrepreneur, and fashion icon? Rihanna herself answered this question at the Fenty Hair launch event in Los Angeles on Monday. “Taylor Russell,” she told E! News. “You know why? Because she’s got a nice forehead. She’s fly. I feel like I want to be her, so I want her to pretend to be me. I want people to see me in that light.” Taylor Russell, best known for her roles in “Bones and All” and “Waves,” as well as…

Céline Dion opened up about her harrowing battle with a rare neurological and autoimmune disorder, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), which led her to take near-lethal doses of Valium to manage her symptoms. Speaking with Hoda Kotb during NBC primetime special on Tuesday night, Dion disclosed that she was consuming up to 90 milligrams of Valium daily to cope with severe anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms caused by SPS. “I did not know, honestly, that it could kill me. I would take, for example, before a performance, 20 milligrams of Valium, and then just walking from my dressing room to backstage—it…

Country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus and Australian songwriter Firerose have decided to end their marriage, less than a year after tying the knot. According to TMZ, Cyrus, 62, filed for divorce from Firerose, 37, on May 22, citing “irreconcilable differences” and “inappropriate marital conduct” as the primary reasons for their split. In the divorce petition, Cyrus also requested an annulment on the grounds of alleged fraud, claiming that his consent to marriage was obtained deceitfully by Firerose. “Husband charges that he is entitled to an annulment since he gave consent to marriage based on fraud by the wife, that…

Rapper Enchanting has passed away at the age of 26. The circumstances surrounding her death remain undisclosed. Gucci Mane, founder of The New 1017 label, confirmed her passing on Tuesday via Instagram. In his heartfelt post, Gucci Mane expressed deep sadness over Enchanting’s untimely demise, describing her as a “true star” and lamenting the loss of such a promising young talent. Enchanting, hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, was a notable artist signed to The New 1017 label. Enchanting’s sister, Kayy Jayy, took to Facebook to address the circulating rumors, revealing that the rapper had been admitted to the intensive care…

Martin Shkreli, infamous for his role in the pharmaceutical industry and widely known as “Pharma Bro,” is facing legal trouble once again, this time over the Wu-Tang Clan album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.” The 41-year-old investor is being sued by cryptocurrency collective PleasrDAO, which alleges that Shkreli illegally retained and shared digital copies of the unreleased, one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang project. This lawsuit comes after Abe Beame’s recent listening experience of the album, which he detailed in a Complex article. Shkreli originally purchased the sole existing copy of the album for a reported $2 million in 2015. However, he later…

Rapper Sexyy Red was arrested this past weekend following an intense brawl at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when a fight broke out between Red’s entourage and another group of people at one of the airport gates. Video footage obtained by TMZ captured the chaotic scene as people fought while bystanders scrambled to get out of the way. At one point, Sexyy Red, known for her hit “SkeeYee,” was seen wielding a metal stanchion and attempting to use it against someone before being pulled away. As the situation escalated, airport security intervened in an effort…

In a recent interview with Joe Budden, Gamma CEO Larry Jackson made bold claims about Drake’s commercial impact in the streaming era, asserting that the Canadian rapper’s value eclipses that of all artists from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s combined. Jackson, who previously served as Apple Music’s global creative director for seven years, discussed Drake’s record deal and the dominance of his music in the streaming landscape. According to Jackson, the most consumed catalogs on streaming platforms are from the ’90s onwards, particularly music from the 2000s and 2010s, indicating Drake’s unparalleled popularity among contemporary listeners. “The thing I will…

Lil Wayne’s hit song “Mona Lisa” from his 2018 album Tha Carter V featuring Kendrick Lamar has left fans curious as to why the New Orleans rapper doesn’t perform it live. Speculation has swirled, with some attributing it to potential tensions between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, another prominent rapper. However, Lil Wayne has provided a straightforward explanation for the omission. During a recent headlining set, Lil Wayne addressed the issue when a fan held up a sign requesting “Mona Lisa.” He candidly admitted: “If y’all real Lil Wayne fans, you know I don’t know the lyrics to my shit.” He…