• Biggest Contracts in Music History: Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Michael Jackson and More

    Stevie Wonder struck it rich 40 years ago on this day when he signed what was, at that point in history, the most lucrative music contract ever: $13 million for seven years and seven albums for Motown/Tamla Records. Granted, things have gotten bigger in the four decades since—both in terms of payouts and inflation rates. Here are the five biggest contracts signed in music history, not adjusted for inflation. Understand that many of these deals won't ever be surpassed due to the increasingly smaller likelihood that a performer or band will sign for such lengthy periods. Jay Z, Lil Wayne and more cash in.

  • David Banner Suing Lil Wayne & Cash Money Over Unpaid Royalties

    For months people have come out the wood works filing lawsuits against Cash Money Records such as Jas Prince, Turk, and of course Young Money front runner Lil Wayne. However, there has been a shift in developments as Wayne is currently being sued by rapper and music producer, David Banner for unpaid royalties after working on some of his prior projects.

  • Birdman, Angie Martinez Tell-All Interview Previewed

    While the feud between Meek Mill and Drake has dominated headlines over the past week, the battle between Birdman and Lil Wayne has become one of the biggest stories in hip-hop over the past year. We have heard a lot from Lil Wayne on the matter, but Birdman has kept largely silent, especially recently since the issue has gone to court. Birdman is now opening up in a special interview with Power 105.1's Angie Martinez who was able to spend time with the Cash Money don at his Miami mansion and dive deep into the issue. The interview won't be aired until 4 p.m. today, but a preview has been put online.

  • Albums Sequels That Worked: Led Zeppelin, Lil Wayne, Future and More

    The average blockbuster is hardly an original concept...everybody knows that the big money lies in sequels, such as the newly announced follow-up to Jurassic World, or the seventh installment of the Fast & Furious series. Granted, most of the time these films rarely end up being better than the original franchise. Although Furious 7 bucks the trend (the films actually got progressively better thanks to more and more absurd stunts and car chases), many questioned the need for the reintroduction to the Jurassic Park universe, especially after the last two sequels fell flat with critics (then again...all three of the follow-ups to the classic original have been box office smashes...so we're all to blame). Albums often work the same way, but occasionally the later chapters outshine the originals, or at least match them. Here are six albums that were better than the preceding ones with similar titles.

  • Birdman Speaks on Plot to Murder Lil Wayne with Young Thug

    Birdman has finally spoken on the indictment that involves him and Young Thug in a plot to kill Lil Wayne. Police suspect that Jimmy Winfrey, who's currently in prison, acted on behalf of Birdman and Thug when he fired shots at Lil Wayne's tour bus at the end of April, but the Cash Money Records boss claims he had nothing to do with it.

  • Lil Wayne, G-Eazy Remix ILoveMakonnen, Carnage 'I Like Tuh'

    Lil Wayne and G-Eazy have hopped on the remix for ILoveMakonnen and Carnage's spring single "I Like Tuh." The two rappers add their own verses in place of Makonnen's, while managing to rap over Carnage's wonky production with its high-pitched synths.

  • Lil Wayne Kicked Off Private Jet After Smoking Weed, Sipping Sizzurp

    Just because you're a world famous rapper, it doesn't mean you can do what you want, where you want. That's a lesson Lil Wayne had to learn the hard way. According to a new report, the "Glory" rapper was booted off a private jet by the pilot after lighting up joints with his crew.

  • Young Thug and Mike WiLL Made It Drop New Single 'I Need Chickens' [LISTEN]

    Young Thug's "Lifestyle" may be changing soon, based on crazy charges that he and Birdman may have been behind a murder attempt on Lil Wayne. That hasn't seemed to hurt his flow however, as the performer released two new Mike WiLL Made It-produced tracks: "Pacifier," earlier this week, and now "I Need Chickens."
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