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The Bot Scandal in Drake’s UMG Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Reaches Critical Turning Point

Drake's attorneys have finally served an elusive key witness who is accused of using botting tactics to fraudulently inflate numbers on Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."

After previously getting permission from a judge to serve Kojo Menne Asamoah by alternate means, Drizzy's legal team served Asamoah by certified…

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Jorja Smith Live at Outside Lands San Francisco 2025 (Full Set)

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How Russ Turned Down Labels and Made $1M/Month from Masters

In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Russ pulls back the curtain on one of the most unconventional, and successful, label deals in modern music.

From earning $100K/month independently to partnering (not just signing) with Columbia, Russ breaks down exactly how he kept full control of his TuneCore catalog, negotiated…

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DIDDY ALLEGEDLY CONTINUED FREAK OFFS AFTER FBI RAIDS

Diddy allegedly continued to participate in freak offs even after the FBI raided his mansions in Miami and Los Angeles.

According to the anonymous testimony of a woman known only as Jane in the mogul’s sex trafficking trial, Diddy was not put off hosting the wild sex parties even after…

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Kendrick Lamar Performs "Not Like Us" in Toronto; Fans Scream for Encore

Kendrick Lamar’s two-night stint in Toronto is off to a stellar start. All eyes were on the Compton rapper’s performance in the hometown of his rival, Drake, and the “Not Like…

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Beyoncé Shut Out of 2024 Country Music Awards

Between its No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart and having its lead single, “Texas Hold ’Em” accomplish the same feat on the Hot 100, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter…

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They Got The Right One: Kendrick Lamar Is The Super Bowl LIX Halftime Performer [Fan Reactions]

Kendrick Lamar has officially been announced as the headliner for the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, set to take place on February 9, 2025, at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The news, revealed by Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL, has electrified fans worldwide, with many…

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Sérgio Mendes, Brazilian band leader who helped popularize bossa nova, dies at 83

Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian bossa nova impresario and pianist who helped popularize the genre in the ‘60s and toured with Herb Alpert and…

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Saturday, Nov 14 @ Fox Theater, Oakland

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Saturday, Dec 5 @ UC Theatre, Berkeley

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Thursday, Dec 31 @ UC Theatre, Berkeley

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Elevation (1st Fridays) with Dedan, Mario Dubbz & Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist) at Golden Ratio, Oakland

December 4, 2026 at 9pm to January 1, 2027 at 1:45pm
FRIDAY, DEC 4 True Skool presents ELEVATION (1st Fridays)Featuring:Dedan Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist)@ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors 9pm / FREE B4 10pmFree B4 11pm with RSVP: http://bit.ly/elevationfirstfridayABOUTELEVATION is a brand new party series! Curated by renowned DJ and crate-digger Renoir…See More
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Steel Pulse (WIN TICKETS) at The UC Theatre, Berkeley

December 31, 2026 from 9pm to 11pm
ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. Thursday, December 31, 2026 STEEL PULSE New Year's Eve | Reggae Against Racism TourThe UC Theatre 2036 University Ave, Berkeley, CA Doors: 8:00pm | Show: 9:00pm This event is all ages.…See More
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Kamasi Washington (WIN TICKETS) at The UC Theatre, Berkeley

December 5, 2026 from 8pm to 11pm
ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. Saturday, December 5, 2026 KAMASI WASHINGTON KEXP Yule Benefit with Bartees Strange, Hannah LewThe UC Theatre 2036 University Ave, Berkeley, CA Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm This event is all ages.…See More
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Boy George Struggles to Find Musicians Willing to Join Him for Israel Shows

Two weeks ahead of his scheduled show in Israel, British singer Boy is struggling to find musicians willing to perform alongside him in the country, the performer told a close associate on Wednesday.…See More
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Jungle: Tiny Desk Concert

It's hard for any band to make the old sound completely new, but Jungle has spent much of the past decade transforming vintage soul and R&B into something almost alien. The grooves are deep and warmly familiar, with wistful reflections on love and…
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Unify with Motown on Mondays DJs Malachi  & DJ Tek Neek at Sessions, Oakland

November 13, 2026 from 9pm to 11:45pm
Friday Oct 9thUnifysound and Sessions Presents UnifySounds by Motown Monday DJsDj Malachi Dj Tek Neek@ Sessions, 406 15th St., Oakland  9pm-2am | No CoverMore Info: https://sessionson15th.com/See More
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