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Lil Wayne is receiving his second RIAA Diamond Certification for his 11-year-old track featuring Drake and Future “Love Me.” Diamond certifications are awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for songs and albums that sell more than 10 million units. The rap legend was awarded his first Diamond plaque for the 2008 hit “Lollipop” in 2022. The New Orleans-native rapper recently expressed disappointment at not being enlisted 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, which will take place in his hometown. Opening up about the situation in a somber tone via Instagram, Wayne said “It broke me.” The rapper was met with overflowing support from fans, fellow rappers, and his camp, reassuring him of his foundational role in building modern hip-hop. View this post on InstagramA post shar...

Investigation Discovery, the network behind Quiet on Set, has announced the premiere date of its upcoming documentary Chris Brown: A History of Violence as part of the network's annual No Excuse for Abuse campaign.The documentary will discuss how the artist has managed to maintain a steady stream of success despite the several legal allegations of abuse made against him by several women — which started in 2009 when he physically assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna — as well as claims of "offstage aggression," "intimate-partner violence" and sexual assault. A History of Violence will also hear the story of an unidentified woman who comes forward as a new accuser.“With expert and cultural commentary layered throughout, the documentary provides thoughtful reflections into each survivor’s ex...

Ready or not, here Pras' legal team comes — and Lauryn Hill can't hide, she can't run. Repurposed lyrics aside, there's trouble in the world of the Fugees, as Prakazrel "Pras" Michel, one-third of the group alongside Hill and Wyclef Jean, has brought suit against Lauryn Hill and her MLH Touring company, alleging fraud, breach of contract and more. In the suit, filed in Manhattan's Federal District Court, Pras accuses Hill of misleading the other members of the group about the tour's finances, rejecting an offer of $5M USD to perform at Coachella 2024 without notifying the other group members and trying to "ursup control" by taking ownership of the Fugees' overall business. Though the group is '90s hip-hop royalty thanks to classics like "Ready or Not," and Hill became a breakout solo star ...