According to Atalanta producer Jon Jon Traxx, he worked with Iggy Azalea pre-fame back in 2009, helping her to craft the sound that eventually got her signed to Def Jam. Traxx says that he also set up shows, got her a stylist and introduced her to influential record biz execs, but that Iggy stopped dealing with him after she signed her deal in 2013. Traxx says they both agreed to terminate their contract that year, but that he was still promised further compensation. Bring in the lawsuit.
Ciara Orders Future Be Questioned Under Oath
Ciara is now ordering that her ex-fiancee Future be questioned under oath in their lawsuit. The singer allegedly signed papers stating that her legal team will ask him questions during court. The hearing is set to take place next week in Georgia.
DJ Kool Herc Sues HBO Over Their Show ‘Vinyl’
Hip-hop legend DJ Kool Herc is suing HBO over their show Vinyl, which is based around the music industry in the 70s. On the show, there is a character named Mr. Campbell (his real last name,) whose nickname is Herc. Clearly, there is no doubt that this is supposed to be the real Herc, and this isn’t sitting right with him. No add insult to injury, HBO reportedly reached out prior to the show’s airing, and offered $10,000 for him to waive his rights and consultation services regarding the show. However, he refused to sign – which means they did not have the rights to this character.
Martin Shkreli Dropped From “Once Upon A Time In Shaolin” Lawsuit
A couple months ago, a fan sued Martin Shkreli & RZA for artwork on the packaging of “Once Upon A Time In Shaolin”, claiming it was his art and they used it without his permission. Mr. Shkreli has now been dropped from the case, according to Billboard. Hit the jump.
Tech: Lawsuit Reveals GTA Online Earned $500 Million In Microtransactions
A lawsuit against Rockstar games has revealed their online service, GTA Online, has generated $500 Million in just microtransactions alone!
(Video/Photo): Brandy Fights Back – Beggin & Pleadin Video
Brandy has been having many difficulties when it comes to releasing new music under Chameleon Entertainment Group, in which she is suing for $1 million. No need to worry, the singer fights back with the release of her new music video to ‘Beggin & Pleadin’.
