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Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has scrapped a legal case against Universal Music and Spotify, in which he accused the companies of conspiring to boost the streams of Kendrick Lamar's diss track against him.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in January 2025

From a raw dissection of heartbreak to jazzy hip-hop sounds, via a French electro gem that’ll transport you to some strange places, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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Grammy-nominated rapper Slowthai cleared of raping two women

The verdicts came after a two-week trial and over 10 hours of jury deliberation at Oxford Crown Court.

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Jay-Z asks court to dismiss rape lawsuit over accuser inconsistencies

The unnamed woman admitted to making “some mistakes” when recalling the night she claims she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs, but said she stands by her allegations.

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Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A Paris exhibition stuffed with teddy bears, Noémie Merlant's horror/comedy 'The Balconettes' and a new album from Snoop Dogg - here's what's happening in Europe this weekend.

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Filth, Romance and Grace: Here are the Best Albums of 2024

Join us for Euronews Culture's countdown to our favourite album of the year. How many have you heard?

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MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced

The likes of Central Cee, Bashy and Ghetts will battle it out for Best Male Act, while RAYE, Nia Archives, Little Simz and Jorja Smith are all up for Best Female Act. The 2025 MOBO Awards will take place next February in Newcastle, UK.

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Kneecap share '10 Rules To Live By’- reaffirm solidarity for Palestine

“Be outspoken, leave your mark and stand up for your people. Stand up for Palestine, and stand up for oppressed people around the world.”

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Drake alleges defamation and makes second legal move against UMG

Hip-hop artists usually drop bangers, not lawsuits... But Drake has now filed a second legal dispute against Universal Music Group, this time for defamation surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s hit song ‘Not Like Us’.

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Rapper Slowthai and a friend accused of raping two women after concert

The 29-year-old Northampton artist and his co-defendant, Alex Blake-Walker, face three joint counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX': Euronews Culture's verdict

Argued to be the greatest rapper of a generation, can Kendrick Lamar maintain that position with his new surprise release?

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in November 2024

From dealing with grief through experimental pop to one of the best live albums ever released, via a surprising concept album, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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2025 Grammy nominations: Beyoncé makes history

Queen B leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations - making her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 nominations.

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Meet DJ AG: The TikTok DJ turning London’s streets into a viral stage

DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, has captured millions on TikTok with his outdoor DJ sets, inviting passers-by and grassroots artists to perform live. From Skepta to kids with their grandmas, everyone’s welcome to join the livestream party.

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Sean Combs accused of sexually assaulting 10 and 17-year-old boys

The 54-year-old hip-hop mogul is accused of assaulting two young men in the latest set of sexually assaulting allegations. Combs is incarcerated in a New York City jail after pleading not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges.

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Dr. Dre accused of harassment in $10 million suit

Dr. Dre has been accused of harassment by the marriage counsellor who mediated for the rapper and his ex-wife during their costly divorce in 2021.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks trial next spring on sex trafficking charges

The hip-hop mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges lodged against him last month. Those charges included racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking based on allegations that go back to 2008.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in October 2024

From socially conscious hip-hop to one of the most famous (and missed) Irish rock bands, via a raucous surprise from music's iconic Dadaist, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new assault allegations made by 120 people

Some of the 120 accusers have spoken to the FBI and more cases are still being reviewed. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing criminal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He is currently in federal custody after he was denied bail, which he is appealing.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to stay in prison after bail denied for second time

The hip-hop mogul has been in federal custody since his arrest Monday night at a Manhattan hotel. He is staying locked up in prison after his proposal to await his sex trafficking trial in his Florida mansion was denied.