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Cassie confirms she received $20 million from Diddy within 24 hours of filing her rape lawsuit in 2023, during her second day testifying in the music mogul’s sex trafficking trial. Cassie Confirms Diddy Lawsuit Settlement Amount Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, was back on the stand to testify against the embattled record producer on Wednesday (May 14). In addition

Look, I get it… Budgeting isn’t the most glamorous thing on the planet, but it is what keeps your releases on track, your team paid, and your artists supported. From setting up a monthly plan and budgeting for each release to tracking expenses and more, we’ve got you covered. If you run an independent label

The Weeknd is officially back on the road. On May 8, the “Open Hearts” singer kicked off his latest extension of the After Hours Til Dawn tour with special guest Playboi Carti. With this run of shows marking its fourth leg, ticket holders are curious to see how The Weeknd shuffles around his song selection.

ReOrder and Kalinda‘s latest collaboration, “Hard Kandii,” is precisely that kind of track that makes pounding Techno so irresistible. A relentless sonic assault that’s simultaneously brutal and pleasant. Released through forward-thinking label Reverie XO, “Hard Kandii” lives up to its name with a sound that pumps through your veins like the ultimate sugar rush. When

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Lionsgate / Lionsgate Stephen King may not be the big name on the film scene that he was in the ’80s and ’90s, but us older folks are familiar with the man’s game so best believe whenever his name is attached to a new project we’re all in on whatever

Indie rapper G Herbo is bypassing streaming-first releases to bring his music directly to fans with impressive results. G Herbo released his two most recent mixtapes, Welcome to Fazoland 2 and Greatest Rapper Alive, exclusively through his superfan “G Herbo” app powered by MySeat Media. No Spotify. No Apple Music. No YouTube. Just new music

Exploring Emotional Depth in “For Granted / Move On” Emerging artist Major D-Star continues to captivate listeners with his latest two-part single, “For Granted / Move On,” deeply anchored in authentic emotional experiences. The lyrics vividly reflect the complexity of past relationships, the realization of one’s worth, and the resilience required to move forward. In

Staying up-to-date in the music industry can feel like a full-time job. Between emerging trends, new tech, label updates, and so much more, it can be tough to keep track of what’s going on. Music industry newsletters serve as one of the easiest ways to keep your finger on the pulse of the industry, all

#WeOnGo 🚦🚦🚦 After building anticipation during a critically acclaimed viral livestream with DDG, BIA has officially unleashed her highly anticipated new single, “WE ON GO”—a thunderous, high-energy anthem produced by the legendary Honorable C.N.O.T.E. This marks BIA’s first official release of 2025 and her triumphant return following a breakout 2024 that elevated her to new