Non-Disparagement Clauses in Bankruptcy: The Cardi B Problem
Cardi B's sanctions motion exposes what happens when a non-disparagement clause lives inside a bankruptcy plan.
Copyright Termination Rights: What the Salt-N-Pepa Case Means.
Irving Azoff's MAC and NSEAL filed amicus briefs April 7 in the Salt-N-Pepa vs. UMG Second
When Contract Termination Comes Strapped: What the Poo Shiesty Indictment Reveals About Independent Label Vulnerability.
Every outlet that covered this story, including us framed it as a crime story. It is
Real-Time Copyright Detection: What Rap Labels Can Do Now
Musixmatch's Sentinel API detects copyrighted lyrics in milliseconds on UGC platforms. Here's what independent rap labels
J. Cole Says the “Universal Classic” in Hip-Hop Is Dead. He’s Not Wrong.
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How Much Does Spotify Actually Pay Rap Artists Per Stream in 2026?
In 2025, Spotify paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry — the largest
Drake vs. UMG: What Happens When You Sue the Label That Still Controls Your Career?
Drake is one of the highest-grossing artists in the history of recorded music.
Kobalt Acquisition: What Independent Publishers Must Do Now
Primary Wave will acquire Kobalt from Francisco Partners in a deal valued above $1.5B. Independent labels
Music Manager Lawsuit: Why Oral Contracts Don’t Hold
A Cook County jury rejected Pat Corcoran's $3.8M claim against Chance the Rapper. Here's what the