Rapper

Jury Deliberates $73.6 Million Lawsuit Against Rapper Soulja Boy as Woman Seeks Justice

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Los Angeles, CA — A woman has filed a lawsuit against rapper Soulja Boy, formally known as DeAndre Cortez Way, seeking a staggering $73.6 million in damages. The complaint stems from multiple allegations, including sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment and infliction of emotional distress, all reportedly occurring during their relationship which spanned from 2007 to 2009. The plaintiff, identified only as Jane Doe to protect her privacy, claims that Soulja Boy’s behavior severely impacted her mental and emotional well-being. According to her legal team, the punitive damages sought are reflective of the serious nature of … Read more

Jay-Z Strikes Back: Rapper Files Defamation Suit Over Baseless Allegations After Dropped Sexual Assault Case

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Montgomery, Alabama — Jay-Z has initiated a legal battle against lawyer Tony Buzbee, David Fortney, and an unidentified woman, hereafter referred to as Jane Doe, following the dismissal of a preceding accusation that implicated the rapper in a sexual assault case. The lawsuit claims defamation and malicious prosecution, marking a significant escalation in his legal endeavors. This legal action arrives shortly after Doe, who had previously accused Jay-Z, legally known as Shawn Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual misconduct, retracted her accusations. Carter’s current lawsuit alleges that the accusations were baseless and had caused … Read more

ASAP Rocky’s Assault Trial Begins: Defense Claims Rapper Used Prop Gun, Prosecution Unveils Late Ballistic Evidence

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Los Angeles – In an unfolding legal drama, rap artist ASAP Rocky, legally known as Rakim Mayers, stands accused of shooting Terrell Ephron, aka ASAP Relli, during a confrontation on a Hollywood street on November 6, 2021. Ephron, a founding member of the Harlem-based ASAP mob – an acronym for “Always Strive and Prosper” – had at one time been a close friend of Mayers. The alleged incident, which could see Mayers facing up to 20 years if convicted, took a dramatic turn during opening arguments of his assault trial in Los Angeles. Mayers’ defense … Read more

Rapper T.I. and Wife Tiny Secure $17.8 Million in Landmark Trademark Battle Over Doll Line

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Santa Ana, Calif. – A federal judge has tentatively ruled that rapper T.I. Harris and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, should not be awarded more than $53 million in punitive damages, despite their recent court win entitling them to $17.8 million in profits linked to a doll line by MGA Entertainment Inc. This comes from a contentious trademark infringement battle concerning the Harris’ claims that MGA’s dolls mirrored their musical group, OMG Girlz. The decision, announced by U.S. District Judge James Selna, noted insufficient evidence to demonstrate MGA’s actions merited the steep punitive damages initially … Read more