Kanye West criticized by Ozzy Osbourne, Donna Summer’s estate for allegedly using uncleared samples for new album

[ad_1] Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, and the estate of the late singer Donna Summer, both publicly accused Kanye West of using recordings of their music without permission for the rapper’s latest album.   West’s album “Vultures 1” — a collaboration with singer and rapper Ty Dolla $ign — hit streaming services early Saturday morning….

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[ad_1] Hip-Hop at 50: Born in the Bronx Hip-Hop at 50: Born in the Bronx 22:59 NEW YORK — The 50th anniversary of hip-hop has been celebrated in grand style throughout the year, with once-in-a-lifetime concerts and commemorations.  This week, CBS New York is happy to be part of that celebration with our special presentation, “Hip-Hop…

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Singer Cassie settles lawsuit against Sean

[ad_1] Singer Cassie settles lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs alleging rape, abuse – CBS News Watch CBS News Singer Casandra Ventura on Friday reached a settlement in her federal lawsuit against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in which she accused him of rape and physical abuse during their relationship. The settlement came just one day…

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The Roots co-founder Tariq

[ad_1] Tariq Trotter is best known by his rap name, Black Thought. But before the lead emcee for The Roots made music, he studied art, taking classes at Fleisher Art Memorial in South Philadelphia. Attending his first school of the arts as a child, Trotter said the environment “was otherworldly for me. It always felt sort…

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