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There was a monumental milestone in music this week. Kanye West's The College Dropout turned 10 years old this week. Along with week-long coverage here at Complex, Yeezy himself took the time to reflect on the time since his iconic debut was released. He gave fans a statement via Twitter before embarking on a second leg of the Yeezus Tour.
There was another noteworthy anniversary this week. Drake's So Far Gone mixtape turned five. But instead of being greeted that morning of the anniversary with endless thinkpieces about Drizzy's place in the canon, we woke up to Drake outraged over what he claimed were fabricated quotes this week's issue of Rolling Stone and his anger that he was replaced on the cover by the late Philip Seymor Hoffman.
In happier news, the Queen Bee Lil Kim revealed an even littler Kim is on the way by showing off a baby bump at fashion week. Nicki Minaj sucked the life out of deadbeats everywhere and that Dipset reunion album we've all been dying for is inching closer and closer to fruition.
All that and more in What The Hell Just Happened In Music This Week?
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Frank Ocean Lawsuit
Frank Ocean was sued for copyright infringement on "Super Rich Kids" by people with 3.15 percent of the right to do so.
Date: February 10
"Frank Ocean is the target of a new sampling lawsuit stemming from the song "Super Rich Kids" from his album Channel Orange. The TufAmerica record label has sued the Vivendi and Universal Music Group over the usage of Mary J. Blige's "Real Love" on the song.
In an almost Inception-like twist, TufAmerica has claimed to own 3.15 percent of the copyright to "Real Love" which they received from an agreement that pertains to a sample of the Honeydrippers' track "Impeach the President" in Mary's song. A sample within a sample if you will."—Justin Davis
Kanye West "College Dropout" Statement
Yeezus descended from the skies and down into Twitter on the 10th anniversary of The College Dropout to reflect on his decade of accomplishments and thank his fans.
Date: February 10
"Earlier today, Kanye West took to his Twitter account and shared some inspirational words regarding the 10th anniversary of his debut album, The College Dropout. The Chicago rapper/producer called the album a 'labor of love,' and talked about his appreciation for those that supported him before and after its release, including his fans. 'I am honored and humbled by my fans, for the unwavering support and love over the past ten years,' he said."—Edwin Ortiz
Achy Breaky Heart 2
The Cyrus Family Twerk Team gained a new member when Miley's dad released a hip-hop remix of his 1992 hit "Achy Breaky Heart."
Date: February 11
"Last month Larry King, out of all people, announced country singer and Miley Cyrus' dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, would be releasing a 'hip-hop version' of his 1992 hit single 'Achy Breaky Heart.' Buck 22, who is the son of legendary R&B singer Dionne Warwick, where the two get beamed up into an intergalactic party. The spaceship is filled with a number of scantily clad women, and they're clearly out to have a good time. Well, Billy Ray Cyrus and Buck 22 give them just that, and a bit more. Buck 22 even references Miley's twerking in his raps, because that's completely appropriate here. Larry King also makes an appearance. You have to watch this."—Edwin Ortiz
Jim Jones Dipset Reunion
Jim Jones confirmed a Dipset reunion album and says the date should be getting closer... as long as #VampLife doesn't get in the way.
Date: February 12
"In a recent interview with MissInfo at New York Fashion Week, Dipset capo Jim Jones shared some information regarding the possibility of a Diplomats reunion album, which would bring himself, Cam'ron, and Juelz Santana back together.
'I bring it up every day.' Jim Jones says. 'Actually, I kinda fucked up yesterday. Cam hit me up to do some music yesterday but I didn't hit him back til like 4 in the morning on my vampire shit.' Jim Jones also reveals he was recently in the studio with Juelz, which is a promising note to this ongoing saga. 'The wait is not long, trust me, I'm tired of waiting, too. It's coming,' he added."—Edwin Ortiz
Nicki Lookin A*s Music Video
Nicki Minaj flipped rap-misogyny with "Lookin' Ass N***a" with the first single from The Pink Print.
Date: February 12
"We're not even halfway through February, but it might not be too soon to declare that 2014 is going to belong to Nicki Minaj. She capped off December by dropping her foaming-at-the-mouth, misandry-laden remix of P.T.A.F.'s 'Boss Ass Bitch'-and the teenage girl group signed off the strength of Nicki's taste. Her offerings, so far, this year had been on the same variety: Hopping on a posse remix of YG's 'My Hittas' and demolishing Young Thug's buzzing 'Danny Glover' with her own bars. That song foretold we'd be here today."—Claire Lobenfeld
Drake Rolling Stone
Drake wailed on Rolling Stone for, what he said were, made-up quotes about Kanye and giving his cover to the late Philip Seymor Hoffman.
Date: February 13
"We already got a little taste of Drake's upcoming interview in Rolling Stone when the magazine put a news item up online that Drizzy was unimpressed by Macklemore's post-Grammys public apology to Kendrick Lamar, calling it 'wack as fuck.' But this isn't the only instance of candor in the profile.
Drake also, allegedly, criticized some of Kanye West's lyrics on Yeezus. The interview quotes Drake saying, 'There were some real questionable bars on there. Like that 'Swaghili' line? Come on, man. Fabolous wouldn't say some shit like that.'"—Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Lil Kim Pregnant at NYFW
Lil Kim revealed a baby bump at New York Fashion Week.
Date: February 13
"The Queen Bee is a soon-to-be mommy. Lil Kim announced she is pregnant yesterday by debuting her baby bump at Fashion Week.
'I'm so excited! I'm a few months along, I can't wait to be a mom!' Lil' Kim exclusively told Us Weekly. The 39-year-old rapper is not planning on ditching her hardcore ways any time soon despite her bun in the oven. 'I'm a mom, but I can turn it up a little!' she said as she rubbed her belly, adding, 'I'm still going to work. I'm still going to be hardcore. The baby has made me even more of a beast!'"—Sowmya Krishnamurthy
"Tha Carter V" Release Date
Drake announced the release date for Tha Carter V while performing in Lil Wayne's hometown.
Date: February 14
"Drake brought Lil Wayne on stage during his performance at New Orleans' House of Blues tonight, and then he announced the release date for Wayne's Tha Carter V. According to Drake, the new album will come out May 5."—Dharmic X
Kanye West Penn State Rant
Kanye West kicked off the final leg of the Yeezus Tour and took Jimmy Kimmel, Charlamagne Tha God, and Sway to task in the kick-off night "visionary stream of consciousness."
Date: February 14
"A few days removed from the 10th anniversary of his debut album The College Dropout, Kanye West kicked off the second leg of his Yeezus Tour at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania last night. During the show, Kanye delivered another memorable rant, which has become commonplace on the road for the Chicago rapper.
He began by performing the intro to 'Touch the Sky,' before stopping the music to give the audience a piece of his mind. 'If I go to a radio interview, shut the fuck up!' he yelled to the applause of the crowd. 'If you're on your talk show at nighttime, showing a picture of me walking with my girlfriend and shit, shut the fuck up!'"—Edwin Ortiz
