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Peanut Butter Wolf Revisits Stones Throw’s Independent Spirit at 30
A new Transmissions conversation traces Stones Throw’s evolution from underground Hip-Hop label to a home for artists across genres.
1 day ago


Soulidified’s Atlantic Debut Puts the Group’s Shared Identity in Focus
“Man Ain’t Me” gives the four-member R&B-pop group a new introduction, pairing distinct vocal parts with an ambitious official video.
3 days ago


Power Mic Check: AZ Chike and Lucky Daye Debate AI, Co-Signs and Credibility
The Shop’s October 5th conversation brings Hip-Hop and R&B perspectives to the questions of who creates music and how artists earn trust.
3 days ago


Lucky Daye’s “ALOUD!” Puts Creative Freedom at the Center of His Next Chapter
Lucky Daye introduces “Talk to Me” as his October 16th album approaches, with Leon Thomas, Muni Long and Pusha T among the announced collaborators.
6 days ago


DJ Self Born Explains How to Build a Career Beyond the Next Gig
In a new interview, DJ Self Born discusses hospitality work, musical versatility and the business behind a lasting DJ career.
Sep 28


Young Thug Launches Primal to Put Artists in the Ownership Seat
Young Thug’s new Primal venture aims to help artists, athletes and creators build businesses and own intellectual property beyond endorsement deals.
Sep 26


Master P Revisits No Limit’s Ownership Playbook in New Boardroom Interview
Master P’s new Boardroom interview revisits No Limit’s distribution strategy, creative process and the business decisions behind MP Da Last Don.
Sep 25


T.I. Invests in pocstock as Creator Ownership Enters the AI Conversation
T.I. has invested in pocstock, a visual-content and AI-data company focused on representation, licensing and creator ownership. Financial terms remain undisclosed.
Sep 16


Arin Ray Talks Independence as His September 26 DC Date Approaches
A new Rated R&B interview explores Arin Ray’s priorities after Interscope, with a Union Stage appearance on his official calendar.
Sep 16


Power Mic Check: Master P Talks No Limit’s Next Chapter With Rickey Smiley
Master P’s new Rickey Smiley interview connects independent business lessons with a shared celebration of New Orleans Hip-Hop.
Sep 16


Busta Rhymes Says Artists Need a Business Beyond Streaming
A Yahoo Finance conversation puts physical formats, merchandise and ownership alongside the streaming debate.
Sep 14


Ashanti Puts Music Ownership at the Center of Her Latest R&B Conversation
The singer’s latest interview turns from familiar hits to the business decisions behind an artist’s long career.
Sep 14


UMG and ElevenLabs Plan a Licensed AI Music Platform for Fan Remixes
The companies outline a new fan-creation service built around licensed music and participating artists, with launch details still to come.
Sep 14


Timbaland Brings a Producer’s Ear to the AI Creativity Debate
Timbaland’s September 29 ADVANCE appearance puts taste, collaboration, and creative identity at the center of a conversation about new tools.
Sep 8


Jill Scott Reframes Her $19 Million Label Fight as a Case for Independence
Jill Scott revisits the legal fight that followed her Hidden Beach exit and explains why ownership now sits at the center of her music career.
Sep 8


J. Cole Says “Wet Dreamz” Needed Five Years—and Jay-Z’s Restraint
J. Cole says Jay-Z’s decision not to rush “Wet Dreamz” toward radio gave him the time and life experience needed to build a lasting career.
Sep 8


Suno Pulls Ad Featuring Mary J. Blige After Authorization Questions
Suno says it withdrew a campaign featuring Mary J. Blige after learning the person who presented as her representative lacked authorization.
Sep 4


Kendrick Lamar Keeps His Promise to Seven-Year-Old Fan Romell Frazier Jr.
Kendrick Lamar welcomed Romell Frazier Jr. and his family to Los Angeles after promising the young Detroit fan they would meet in person.
Aug 29


Jermaine Dupri and Sony Resolve $18 Million Royalty Lawsuit
Jermaine Dupri, So So Def and Sony Music have resolved a royalty-accounting dispute before the label filed a response in federal court.
Aug 29


Drake Retains a Stake as Authentic Acquires Majority Ownership of OVO
Authentic Brands Group acquires a majority stake in OVO's intellectual property while Drake keeps significant ownership and creative influence.
Aug 27
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