Method Man has got classics on deck. He's got solo hits, collab hits with Redman, and dozens of iconic songs with the Wu-Tang Clan. According to Spotify, he has over three million monthly listeners. And yet, he hasn't been paid a dime in streaming royalties. The rapper dropped a bombshell during his recent appearance on Hot 97. Method Man admitted that he was unsure of how the streaming infrastructure works, before noting that he's still waiting on money from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

Method Man Claims He's Never Been Paid For Streaming Royalties

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Rappers often charge extortionate prices for verses, and sometimes, it is simply unaffordable. Some MCs are so inaccessible that they don’t even charge but simply offer free verses to people they have a long and meaningful relationship with. However, during his prime Jay-Z was happy to appear on anyone’s song as long as the money was right. Unfortunately, one rapper who asked for a feature found Jay’s fee outrageous.

The rapper Jay-Z charged $250k for a single verse: “That’s my number”

Dame Dash hopes to sell his Roc-A-Fella shares for $10 million, but he is curious how much JAY-Z would fork out. Dame Dash is opening up about his finances and questioning his former partner JAY-Z’s pockets amid the upcoming sale of his Roc-A-Fella shares. “Somebody asked me how I...

Dame Dash Explains Why He’s “Broke”, Questions How Much JAY-Z Would Pay For Roc-A-Fella Shares

Eminem leaves off his third set of visuals for "The Death of Slim Shady". Eminem is now just over a month removed from his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady. Overall, the record has received lukewarm reviews from critics, although his Stans seem to be enjoying it. Since its July 12 release and debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 200, it has slowly tapered off. It's now sitting at number 16, and only one track is on the Hot 100. That is the lead single "Houdini", and it is also beginning to fall down the ranks with it being at 24 as opposed to 20 last week. Regardless, though, Eminem achieving quite a bit of success at this stage of his career is highly impressive. Furthermore, there are still some other tracks to pull from it, including "Somebody Save Me", the collaborative closer between Eminem and Jelly Roll.

Eminem & Jelly Roll Drop Tear-Jerking Music Video For "Somebody Save Me"

The Weeknd has invited everyone to watch his one-night-only concert in São Paulo, Brazil. The artist is set to perform in the Brazilian city at Estádio MorumBIS with a Live Nation-produced show on Sept. 7. The concert promises to feature some of his most beloved material, as well as "a glimpse into what's next for the artist." He's recently shared several snippets from the highly-anticipated follow-up to 2022's Dawn FM, and he's shared another new snippet with the arrival of the trailer, which can be seen below.

The Weeknd Announces Brazil Concert Livestream, Drops Teaser Previewing New Music

According to Blacc Sam, his "faith was shattered" after his brother's murder. During a recent interview with Big Boy, Blacc Sam opened up about the tragic and untimely passing of his brother, Nipsey Hussle. The West Coast icon was murdered outside of his store in 2019, shaking the hip-hop community and leaving his loved ones devasted. Blacc Sam was no exception and described experiencing a loss of faith following Nipsey's death.

Blacc Sam Recalls Churches Refusing To Host Nipsey Hussle’s Funeral

Jacquees and Deiondra Sanders welcome first child together, Burna Boy shines as one of Warner Music Group’s Q2 stars, Tottenham Hotspur’s Yves Bissouma suspended after laughing gas video. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.

Jacquees And Deiondra Sanders Welcome First Child, Burna Boy Shines As One Of Warner Music Group’s Q2 Stars, Yves Bissouma + More

The “21 Questions” rapper has also been beefing with Ja Rule for some time. 50 Cent has experienced his fair share of rap beef. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the veteran rapper reflected on his past feuds and how he feels about them now. “Look,...

50 Cent Says He 'Wasted Too Much Time' Feuding With Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and Cam’ron

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Snoop Dogg – born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. – rose to prominence in the early 1990s when he featured on Dr. Dre’s early music. He released a rap album of his own in 1993 and later added record producer and actor to his list of accolades. These days, Snoop is known as much for his iconic ...

Snoop Dogg Has Quite the Family — Meet His 4 Kids

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

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Dame Dash isn't fazed by JAY-Z's attorneys filing a notice that the rights to his 1996 album Reasonable Doubt will switch from Roc-A-Fella to his possession in 2031. The label's co-founder is still trying to sell off his shares of the company and reaffirmed his plans in a post on Instagram on Tuesday. "They can say what they want, this sh*t is still for sale," he clarified. "You’re not buying a copyright, you’re buying a piece of a company ROC A FELLA INC. Please only serious inquiries only!"

Dame Dash Fires Back At JAY-Z For His Latest Move Regarding "Reasonable Doubt"

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A screening of “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” takes place at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Wednesday (August 21). Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s mother, Cherry Jones, said a weight was lifted off him when he died of an accidental overdose in 2004. Jones, who called her son Rusty, urged the Wu-Tang Clan member’s loved ones not to feel guilty about his death in the newly released audiobook Everybody Loves Dirty.

Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Mother Calls His Death “A Relief For Him” In New Audiobook

Dame Dash has quite the simple explanation for why he’s been describing himself as “broke” in recent years. The music mogul’s finances have been an ongoing topic amid multiple lawsuits and child support issues. In January, Dash asked the court to lower his child support payments to $428 a month, alleging that’s all he can afford due to “struggling business ventures.”

Dame Dash Explains Why He’s ‘Broke’: ‘I Don’t Have Money For Nobody Else’

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Drake just dropped three new tracks via his burner Instagram account. Side note: is it even a burner since it’s confirmed to be his now?. The songs in question are “No Face,” featuring Playboi Carti, “Supersoak (SOD), and “Circadian Rhythm (The Language 2).”. It’s worth...

Drake Surprise Drops Three New Songs Including "No Face" Feat. Playboi Carti

Lionsgate fired the marketing consultant responsible for Francis Ford Coppola's latest Megalopolis trailer, which featured a bunch of negative AI-generated quotes from famous film critics. Variety reports that sources say it wasn’t the movie company or marketing consultant Eddie Egan’s intention to have fake quotes. However, this accident resulted from...

Lionsgate Fires Guy Who Put Fake Quotes in Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Metropolis'

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Nipsey Hussle's brother, Blacc Sam, has revealed that proper protocol wasn't being followed on the day his brother was murdered in March of 2019. Nipsey Hussle's Brother Reveals Protocol Failure During Nipsey's Murder. On Friday (Aug. 9), radio personality Big Boy premiered his new interview with Nipsey Hussle's older brother...

Nipsey Hussle’s Brother Explains How Proper Protocol Wasn’t Followed the Day Rapper Was Murdered

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50 Cent is certain he was the only acceptable option when it came time to decide who would produce a documentary about Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing s-- trafficking investigation.In a new interview published Wednesday, August 14, the "In da Club" rapper explained why he felt he was the most suitable producer for a a docuseries reportedly to become available for streaming on Netflix in the near future."I'm the only person in hip-hop culture that has produced any hit television," explained 50 Cent, who has produced hit TV series like Power and BMF. "Why wouldn’t I be the person to produce...

50 Cent Reveals Why He Produced Diddy Documentary About Trafficking Investigation After Knowing 'Something Was Not Right' for Years

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Ex-gang leader Duane “Keefe D” Davis — who was charged with murder for the death of Tupac Shakur — reportedly suggested to police that Sean “Diddy” Combs paid $1 million to have the rap icon killed.

“[Davis] has asserted publicly that he only told on himself and wasn’t trying to provide evidence against anyone else in his conversations with police,” court documents filed July 18 by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office and obtained by Fox5 Wednesday read.

“However, this statement belies this claim, as he suggested that Sean Combs paid [drug dealer] Eric Von Martin a million dollars for the killings...

Accused Tupac killer claimed Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid $1M to put a hit on rap icon: docs

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Method Man Says He Doesn't Get Royalties From Streaming

Method Man might be one of the most beloved rappers of all time, but he claims he hasn't made a cent off of streaming revenue. In...

Method Man Says He Doesn't Get Royalties From Streaming

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