Author: The Lyricyst

Universal Music Group (UMG), home to renowned artists like Taylor Swift and Drake, has reached a new licensing agreement with the popular social media platform TikTok. This deal brings an end to the recent dispute between the two entities, which had led to the removal of UMG artists’ music from TikTok earlier this year. UMG announced the resolution in a statement on Thursday, highlighting that the licensing agreement would facilitate the return of its artists’ music to TikTok’s platform. This comes after TikTok removed songs from UMG artists due to the failure to reach a consensus on content licensing terms,…

Lil’ Kim, the Queen Bee of hip-hop, has set the internet abuzz with her recent announcements, including a highly-anticipated summer tour and a collaboration with Nike. Additionally, the rapper has sparked controversy with rumors of a new romance. In an exciting video that went viral on Tuesday (April 30), Lil’ Kim revealed that she would be hitting the road for a legendary tour this summer. While she kept the details under wraps, she teased fans by announcing that she would be joined by a “major artist” for the tour. Fans are eagerly awaiting more information about this exciting collaboration. Earlier…

Kendrick Lamar has unleashed a scorching retaliation against Drake with his latest diss track “Euphoria,” leaving no stone unturned in his blistering attack. Released unexpectedly on Tuesday (April 30), the track sees the Compton rapper taking aim at his longtime rival for recent jabs taken on “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle.” In “Euphoria,” K. Dot pulls no punches, launching into a verbal onslaught against Drake. He begins by accusing Drake of being a “pathetic master manipulator” and suggests that he fabricates stories about his family to manipulate public perception. The song delves into Drake’s biracial identity, with Kendrick suggesting…

The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld R. Kelly’s 20-year prison sentence for federal sex crimes in Chicago. The ruling comes after Kelly’s legal team contested the validity of his indictment on child enticement and child pornography charges, arguing that they were filed after the statute of limitations expired. Judge Amy St. Eve, delivering a unanimous ruling, dismissed Kelly’s defense, stating: “For years, Robert Sylvester Kelly abused underage girls… An even-handed jury found Kelly guilty, acquitting him on several charges even after viewing those abhorrent tapes. No statute of limitations saves him, and the resulting sentence was procedurally…

Kanye West, known as Ye, is once again embroiled in legal troubles, this time facing a lawsuit from a former employee of Donda Academy. Benjamin Deshon Provo, a former security guard at the prestigious institution, has accused West of discriminatory behavior and creating a hostile work environment. According to a complaint obtained by Page Six, Provo alleges that West subjected Black employees to unfair treatment, including berating them while showing preferential treatment to white staff members. Provo claims he was fired from his position for refusing to cut his locs, a decision influenced by his Muslim faith. The lawsuit, independently…

Julia Fox recently shared her feelings about dating fellow famous artists in a candid interview with Jonathan Borge for InStyle. Fox, who is gearing up for the debut of her new series “OMG Fashun with Law Roach” on E! in May, discussed the challenges she has faced in the public eye, particularly in relation to her dating life. While Fox did not mention anyone by name, she alluded to her brief relationship with Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and expressed her dissatisfaction with being defined solely by her romantic associations. “Dating that man for a month—one month,” Fox revealed,…

Popular rapper Sukihana has found herself in legal trouble after being arrested in Florida on drug charges. According to records from the Broward County arrest lookup website, the 32-year-old artist was apprehended by North Lauderdale police on charges of possession with intent to sell MDMA and codeine. The bond for the MDMA charge has been set at $2,500, while the bond for the codeine charge stands at $5,000. Sukihana is being held at the Paul Rein Detention Facility in Pompano Beach. The lookup indicates that the charges against her are pending trial. It remains unclear whether she has been released…

RV, a prominent figure in the UK drill scene, has released his highly-anticipated album “Fresh Prince of Tottenham 2.” The album features collaborations with notable artists such as Headie One, Abracadabra, SJ, and Bandokay, each adding their distinctive style to the tracks. In an interview with Complex AU, RV shared his perspective on the album, describing it as a reflection of his journey and state of mind during its creation. He emphasized the therapeutic nature of music, expressing his satisfaction in using the project as a platform to express himself. One of the standout tracks from the album is…

ScHoolboy Q is gearing up to hit the road this summer for his highly anticipated Blue Lips Weekend tour, aimed at promoting his latest album, Blue Lips. The announcement was made by ScHoolboy Q and Top Dawg Entertainment on Wednesday through various social media platforms. The tour is set to kick off in Toronto on July 18 and will traverse major cities including Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Brooklyn, and more, concluding in Seattle on August 11. Tickets for the tour are scheduled to go on sale starting Friday, April 26. In an initial tweet, ScHoolboy Q hinted at the possibility…

Detroit rapper Big Sean shared his frustration with the overwhelming presence of adult entertainment on the platform formerly known as Twitter, now referred to as X. Expressing his disappointment, the acclaimed artist emphasized the inundation of explicit content, likening it to popular adult website Pornhub. “It’s hornier than Pornhub on here, sheesh. Damn near gotta be dolo just to open this btch up…this is NOT one of them tweets to drop no freaky sht under either,” Big Sean lamented in his tweet on Tuesday evening. Subsequently, the “Precision” rapper limited his responses to only those he follows, signaling his desire…