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Judge Lets Lil Durk’s 'Pissed Me Off' Video and Lyrics Be Shown at Trial

The ruling allows prosecutors to use the 2021 track to argue retaliatory intent while jury selection is set to begin next week.

Drake Taunts Roc Nation in Livestream With 'Subpoenas' Line and 'Pen Isn't Dry' Warning

Sexyy Red Asks Court to Be Removed From Tay Keith Royalties Suit

J. Cole and Cam'ron Reach Settlement in Principle Over 'Ready ’24' Lawsuit

Jury Finds Ye Liable for Unlicensed ‘Hurricane’ Sample, Awards About $439,000

UK High Court Dismisses Hendrix Bandmates’ Estates’ Rights Case Over 1960s Albums

Black Sabbath Regain Ownership of 1969 'Earth' Demos After Settlement

Foogiano Released After Nearly Five Years in Federal Custody

EU Court Defines When Music Sampling Qualifies as ‘Pastiche’ and Returns Kraftwerk Case to Germany

Judge Largely Rejects Bid to Toss Victory Boyd’s ‘Telekinesis’ Suit Against Travis Scott, SZA and Future

Appeals Court Revives Authorship Case Against Seu Jorge, Orders Full Evidentiary Phase

Isaac Hayes Estate, Trump Settle Lawsuit Over Rally Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

Delhi High Court Bars Ilaiyaraaja From Exploiting or Licensing Works Claimed by Saregama

Deyvis Orosco Accused of Unauthorized Use of Song as Rights Dispute Intensifies

Salt‑N‑Pepa Use Rock Hall Induction to Protest Streaming Takedown and Push Masters Case

Cam’ron Sues J. Cole, Seeks Co-Authorship and Royalties Over ‘Ready ’24’

Judge Dismisses Drake’s Defamation Suit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

A$AP Rocky Denounces Drake’s UMG Lawsuit, Calls Kendrick–Drake Feud ‘Healthy for Hip-Hop’

GloRilla Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Over 'No BBL' Lyric as Unprotectable Phrase

Sting Sued by Former Police Bandmates in Royalties, Credit Dispute Linked to 'Every Breath You Take'