The Black Beat

A judge on Friday (April 8) threw out Rick Ross’ 2013 lawsuit against LMFAO over the duo’s use of his phrase “everyday I’m hustlin’” for their “Party Anthem” lyric, “everyday I’m shufflin’.” Per the Hollywood Reporter: In her opinion, U.S. District Court judge Kathleen M. Williams says the two years of litigation in this case […]

With rappers being sued left and right for sample clearance issues and adopted monikers, it’s a change to see one taking someone else to court.…

Entertainment

Rockwell, who had a major hit with Michael Jackson (“Somebody’s Watching Me“) back in the 80s, has filed for divorce from his wife of almost three years. Rockwell, 49, whose real name is Kennedy Gordy, is divorcing Nicole Moore. The reason is the usual: irreconcilable differences. The couple has no children together, and Rockwell is […]