Plies Sues Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B & Others Over Copyright Infringement

Plies Sues Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B & Others Over Copyright Infringement

Rapper Plies has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against fellow artists Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, GloRilla, and Soulja Boy. The lawsuit alleges that these artists unlawfully used elements from his 2008 track "Me & My Goons" in their own songs. Details of the Allegations: Soulja Boy: Plies claims that Soulja Boy's 2010 hit "Pretty Boy Swag" incorporates the "infrared countdown beat" from "Me & My Goons" without permission. HipHopDX GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion: The lawsuit asserts that their […]

November 11, 2024 2

Music News

Prince’s Sister Tyka Nelson Dead at 64

Tyka Nelson, the sister of the late music icon Prince, passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on May 18, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was the daughter of jazz musician John L. Nelson and singer Mattie Della Shaw. Tyka was Prince's only full sibling, sharing both parents with him. Throughout her life, Tyka pursued a career in music, releasing four albums between 1988 and 2011. Her debut album, Royal Blue, featured the single "Marc […]

November 6, 2024 5

Chart News

Tyler, the Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

Tyler, the Creator’s latest album, CHROMAKOPIA, has made a powerful entrance, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Released on October 28, 2024, this album is his third to top the Billboard charts, following the success of IGOR (2019) and Call Me If You Get Lost (2021). In its first week, CHROMAKOPIA moved 299,500 album-equivalent units, with 142,000 of those as pure sales, demonstrating the strong support of his dedicated fanbase. One unusual element of CHROMAKOPIA's release was […]

November 4, 2024 6

Music News

Quincy Jones, Grammy-Winning Producer Behind Michael Jackson’s Biggest Hits, Dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the legendary producer, composer, and multi-Grammy-winning music icon, passed away at the age of 91 on November 3, 2024, at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones. Renowned for his profound influence on music, Jones's career spanned over seven decades, during which he shaped the sounds of artists like Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and, most famously, Michael Jackson. Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Jones’s musical journey began with a deep-seated love […]

November 4, 2024 6

Local News

Full Refunds For Cancelled Taste Events

Due to weather-related cancellations of the City Hall All-White Ball and the Tasting Village, the City of Hamilton announced they are "working with PTix to provide full refunds to all patrons who purchased tickets or tokens for the events." A City spokesperson explained, “Initially, we planned to proceed with Saturday’s dining experience based on forecasts suggesting a potential break in the weather. However, as conditions worsened, we had no choice but to cancel both Saturday’s dinner and Sunday’s Tasting Village […]

October 23, 2024 7

Reggae

Etana Is Back With “Nectar Of The Gods”

While reggae often celebrates its legendary male artists like Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and Peter Tosh, the contributions of women to the genre sometimes require more deliberate recognition. Even though some female artists have iconic hits, it can be challenging to firmly place them among the greatest. I’m not going to blame sexism outright, though I’m certainly guilty of supporting that narrative. I love my ladies, but my list of favorites is typically short, featuring Phyllis Dillon and occasionally Marcia […]

October 22, 2024 7

Music

Tyler, the Creator Teases New Album & Shares ‘St. Chroma’ Video

Tyler, the Creator seems to be entering the era of his next album. The Grammy-winning artist recently shared a new video titled "St. Chroma," featuring new music and hinting at a project called Chromakopia. The 1-minute, 25-second clip shows Tyler and a group of men marching in a desert, evoking a military atmosphere. Tyler then steps out of line to direct the group, which disappears behind a massive container labeled "Chromakopia." As the group vanishes, a close-up shows a hand […]

October 22, 2024 3

Chart News

Sabrina Carpenter is first artist in 71 YEARS to spend 20 weeks at Number 1 in a single year

Sabrina Carpenter has made chart history by becoming the first artist in 71 years to spend 20 weeks at Number 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart in a single year. Her singles "Taste," "Espresso," and "Please Please Please" have dominated the charts, with "Taste" holding the top spot for eight consecutive weeks, "Espresso" for seven weeks, and "Please Please Please" for five weeks. This incredible feat makes her only the second artist ever to achieve this, following Frankie Laine […]

October 21, 2024 6

News

One Direction, Liam Payne Tragically Passes Away

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, as reported by The Associated Press and other outlets. Payne, 31, was in Argentina after attending Niall Horan’s concert at the Movistar Arena. A preliminary autopsy revealed that he died from multiple injuries, including internal and external hemorrhaging. While a toxicology report is still pending, there are suspicions he may have been under the influence at the time. Hotel staff called for […]

October 21, 2024 5

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