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Heirs of the Gap Band has filed a lawsuit against BMG after the company hasn't refused to pay out royalties for Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' song "Uptown Funk."

Heirs of the Gap Band has filed a lawsuit against BMG after the company hasn't refused to pay out royalties for Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' song "Uptown Funk."

BY TARAMHDVN

Family of Gap Band Sues BMG After Allegedly Failing to Pay "Uptown Funk" Royalties

The hip-hop mogul is reportedly about to close deals with Universal Music Group and Shamrock Holdings. The sellers were seeking $250 million.

The hip-hop mogul is reportedly about to close deals with Universal Music Group and Shamrock Holdings. The sellers were seeking $250 million.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Dr. Dre Reportedly Stands to Make Over $200 Million Selling Music Catalog Assets

The hip-hop duo claim they and thousands of other artists have been cheated out of Spotify stock royalties. UMG called the allegations "absurd."

The hip-hop duo claim they and thousands of other artists have been cheated out of Spotify stock royalties. UMG called the allegations "absurd."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Black Sheep Suing UMG for $750 Million Over Unpaid Royalties

The news comes six months after an appellate court determined Jay-Z was entitled to receive $4.5 million in royalties from Parlux, which has filed an appeal.

The news comes six months after an appellate court determined Jay-Z was entitled to receive $4.5 million in royalties from Parlux, which has filed an appeal.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Parlux Fragrances Ordered to Pay Jay-Z Nearly $7 Million in Royalties

The new campaign, launched this week, is aimed at setting in stone a base rate and royalty structure for new and emerging producers in the UK music industry.

The new campaign, launched this week, is aimed at setting in stone a base rate and royalty structure for new and emerging producers in the UK music industry.

BY JAMES KEITH

Little Simz & Adele Collaborator Inflo Calls For Fundamental Changes To The Way UK Producers Are Paid

Mario Johnson, a friend of Suge Knight, explained why he and former collaborator Vanilla Ice had a falling out and why he thinks "he's a liar."

Mario Johnson, a friend of Suge Knight, explained why he and former collaborator Vanilla Ice had a falling out and why he thinks "he's a liar."

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

Former Vanilla Ice Collaborator Tells His Side of the Story in "Ice Ice Baby" Dispute: 'He Lies So Much'

B.o.B has found himself in some legal trouble with his former management company, which has sued the rapper for $3 million in unpaid royalties.

B.o.B has found himself in some legal trouble with his former management company, which has sued the rapper for $3 million in unpaid royalties.

BY TARAMHDVN

B.o.B Is Sued for $3 Million in Unpaid Royalties by Former Management

An appellate court ruled on Thursday that Jay-Z is entitled to over $4.5 million in unpaid royalty claims from perfume company Parlux Fragrances.

An appellate court ruled on Thursday that Jay-Z is entitled to over $4.5 million in unpaid royalty claims from perfume company Parlux Fragrances.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Jay-Z Owed $4.5 Million in Royalties From Parlux Fragrances, Appellate Court Rules

The streaming service has been at the center of controversy for months now, with many artists pointing to the larger issue of royalty rates.

The streaming service has been at the center of controversy for months now, with many artists pointing to the larger issue of royalty rates.

BY TRACE COWEN

Songwriters to Protest Spotify Royalty Rates With Los Angeles Demonstration: ‘Enough Is Enough’

The widow of Ol' Dirty Bastard has filed a lawsuit against Wu-Tang Clan, alleging that her late husband is owed $1 million in unpaid royalties.

The widow of Ol' Dirty Bastard has filed a lawsuit against Wu-Tang Clan, alleging that her late husband is owed $1 million in unpaid royalties.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Ol' Dirty Bastard's Widow Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Wu-Tang Clan Over Unpaid Royalties