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Michael Jackson Estate’s Funds Frozen By IRS In Tax Dispute With His Family

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Michael Jackson’s estate is in a legal dispute with the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and it’s now affecting his children and mother. Moreover, the estate temporarily froze the distribution of trust funds to his three kids Prince, Paris, and Bigi, as well as to his mother Katherine Jackson. This is due to an unresolved tax issue with the IRS, per documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop, whose current deadlock is thanks to an open audit. Furthermore, this started with an IRS audit that suggested the estate owed $700 million in taxes and penalties, undervaluing the late superstar’s assets significantly.

Even with the estate‘s executors seeing a court win in 2021, a new motion to reevaluate Michael Jackson’s catalog and its worth made this gray area persist. Apparently, it’s because of this question mark around the estate’s value that the family can’t currently access the trust funds. Nevertheless, the estate’s legal team asked a judge to sign off on earmarking a portion of the funds for the family trust, something that the court withheld approval of due to not being able to determine a “safe” amount for distribution. In response, estate attorneys suggested a temporary “family allowance” for the beneficiaries in order to mitigate some of this monetary strain.

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Michael Jackson Performing In 1996

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Michael Jackson performs on stage on his HIStory tour in December 1996. (Photo by Phil Dent/Redferns/Getty Images)

Elsewhere, a previous development for the Michael Jackson estate was Sony Music Group’s $600 million purchase comprising of half of his music catalog back in February. Katherine Jackson herself issued legal contest to this move and sought to cover her legal fees with estate funds, which the estate was in disagreement with. In fact, Bigi Jackson filed paperwork in March to challenge Katherine’s attempt to use the estate’s money to pay for her legal processes. This further complicated the situation for the family, and may still be a point of contention.

Meanwhile, Michael Jackson was in the headlines recently for completely unrelated reasons concerning references to him in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef. Regardless of that, it’s unclear whether the estate will ever see a resolution to the issues represented by this new legal development with the IRS. The King Of Pop’s name, likeness, and artistry continue to make a lot of cash and maintain their ubiquity and legend status in pop culture. Will this long-lasting success impact how the court and the government agency views the estate? We will see.

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Tems’ NPR Tiny Desk Concert Is A Promising Preview Of Her Upcoming ‘Born In The Wild’ Album

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This week will be a big one for Tems in what’s already been an exciting 18 months for the Nigerian singer. On Friday, June 7, Tems will release her debut album Born In The Wild and ahead of its arrival, the singer stopped by NPR’s Tiny Desk to preview a couple of songs from the project and revisit highlights from her discography. She began with “Me & U,” the lead single off Born In The Wild, which was received a slightly stripped-back but equally enjoyable treatment thanks to support from her band and vocalists. Next came “Ice T,” the highlight from her 2020 breakout project For Broken Ears.

Afterward, Tems unveiled previously unheard songs, “Unfortunate” and “Forever,” from Born In The Wild. The former leans more into R&B and afrobeats as a reminder of Tems’ versatile while “Forever” strikes as a truly soaring record that highlights her growth. To close her set, Tems performed “Love Me Jeje,” the third single from Born In The Wild which interpolates Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 hit of the same name.

Tems’ Tiny Desk set comes days after she revealed the official tracklist for Born In The Wild. The album features 18 songs and guest appearances from Asake and J. Cole. She’s also set to embark on the Born In The Wild Tour with Naomi Sharon and Lekan.

You can watch Tems’ NPR Tiny Desk in the video above.

Born In The Wild is out 6/7 via RCA Records/Since ’93. Find out more information here.

FBG Butta Boasts About Allegedly Beating Up Chief Keef

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FBG Butta recently sat down for a conversation with DJ Vlad on VladTV, and they kicked things off by talking about the one and only Chief Keef. Moreover, things began with Vlad asking Butta about the fact that Sosa is returning to his first show in Chicago in over a decade this summer, since he was previously barred from performing in the city. He said that Keef probably knows that he will be safe this time around because of the city’s efforts, but also said that it could be a sticky situation since his crew has a lot of in-house beef. In addition, Butta claimed that he even beat Sosa up back in the day over a girl before he was famous.

Furthermore, this was a pretty curious story to hear, and you can check it out starting at the 2 minute mark of the video below. Regardless of FBG Butta’s alleged tussle, Chief Keef’s upcoming Summer Smash show is just one of his many accomplishments this year. He just dropped the long-awaited Almighty So 2, whose energy, songwriting, and production cement it as one of the best albums of the year so far. The Chicago MC may have delayed this for a long time, but now that it’s here, a lot of fans couldn’t have asked for more.

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FBG Butta’s New VladTV Interview: Watch The Beginning To Hear The Chief Keef Story

As for FBG Butta, Chief Keef wasn’t the only fellow Chicago rapper that he spoke about, as this very same interview with DJ Vlad held some more interesting remarks. Most notably, he claimed that Lil Durk is with “the feds” due to his involvement in many cases in which he walked out a free man. “His s**t got brought up way more than mine,” Butta claimed. “And he got some money too… He’s the feds, gang.” For good measure, he also included some record label and Illuminati conspiracies to tantalize the tale.

Meanwhile, Chief Keef also continued to develop his strong collaborative bond with Sexyy Red this year, so who knows what the duo might have next? Whether or not this FBG Butta story is true, there’s certainly a lot more to say about the Chicago rap ecosystem. It may catch notoriety for its scandalous violence and interpersonal relationships, but these elements go far beyond just hip-hop. We’ll see if things pick up for the city in this regard, and whether its exponents can come together more fruitfully.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Cover Art For New Album Roasted By Fans

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Megan Thee Stallion has been receiving mixed reviews on the cover art choice for her new album, Megan, on social media. She announced the project officially on Sunday night after months of teasing plans for it. In a post on social media, she wrote: “SURPRISE HOTTIESSSS!!!! My New Album ‘MEGAN’ will be coming out JUNE 28 PRE-SAVE NOW!”

In the replies to the post on X (formerly Twitter), fans were excited, but dismayed by the cover art. It shows Megan breaking out of a cocoon with an “M” superimposed in the background. “We will be buying and streaming but the album cover….. is kinda confusing it looks like ur inside a testicle,” one fan admitted. Another described Megan as a “genuinely charming, extraordinarily talented artist who makes some of the most baffling creative choices I have ever witnessed.” One more wrote: “Whoever made this cover should be blacklisted from the graphic design community for life.”

Read More: Megan Thee Stallion Announces New Album, “Megan,” Releasing Later This Month

Megan Thee Stallion Performs At Boston Calling Music Festival

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 26: Megan performs during the 2024 Boston Calling Music Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex on May 26, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Boston Calling)

Megan first announced the new album while performing in Atlanta on her Hot Girl Summer tour on Sunday night. It’ll be dropping later this month on June 28. She discussed what fans can expect from the project during an interview with L’OFFICIEL, last week. “I don’t want to say I’m tapping into other genres. I’m just tapping into other sounds. But it’s still very much Megan Thee Stallion. It won’t feel like I went so left. It’ll feel true to me,” she told the outlet. “You’ll almost be like, ‘I wouldn’t have thought she would’ve rapped over that, but this sounds great.’”

Megan Thee Stallion Fans React To Her New Cover Art

Check out some of the reactions to the cover art for Megan above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Megan Thee Stallion and her upcoming album on HotNewHipHop.

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Latto Performs Remix Of “Sunday Service” With Megan Thee Stallion At Atlanta Show, Nicki Minaj’s Barbz Swoop In To Trash It

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Megan Thee Stallion has been having a dominant 2024 so far and it is far from over. The Texas rapper is currently in the midst of her wildly successful Hot Girl Summer Tour, which kicked off a few weeks ago. Additionally, she just announced the release date and cover art for her third album Megan. The hyped project will drop on June 28 and is led by the explosive singles “Cobra”, “HISS”, and “BOA”. Speaking of “HISS”, that is another reason why is at her peak right now. Many declared that Nicki Minaj diss track as the better song that her rival’s, “Big Foot”. Now, Megan Thee Stallion and Latto are teaming up for a remix of the latter’s “Sunday Service”.

Fun fact, this is now the second new song and remix to be previewed during her worldwide trek. Not too long ago, GloRilla and Cardi B joined Meg onstage for a new version of “Wanna Be”, which is out now. That track saw the Bronx native take some shots at BIA in what has now led to a heated back and forth. “Sunday Service” is similar in that it contains some disses for female contemporaries, with the biggest targets being Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice. With Latto getting Megan for this remix, there is a good chance we could see some blows being traded.

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Latto & Megan Are Getting Major Hate From The Barbz

 
 
 
 
 
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But before Nicki could potentially hop in the booth, her staunchest supporters, the Barbz, are coming in to give their two cents. As expected, they are tearing it apart online, especially under The Neighborhood Talk‘s post on IG. “Notice how they never link up until they get into it with Nicki Minaj😂😂”, one user points out. “Nicki opps linking up for a flop song🦄”, another chimes in. One hater goes a step further, saying, “Awwwwww look at Nicki sons”. Have your popcorn at the ready, we could be in for another entertaining event.

What are your thoughts on this “Sunday Service” remix with Latto and Megan Thee Stallion? Do you think that there will be some shots from Megan to Nicki Minaj? What are your thoughts on the Barbz coming to defend her in the comments? Do you think this new version will be better than the original? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, and Nicki Minaj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Wu-Tang Clan Affiliate Blasts Macklemore’s Pro-Palestine Song In New Diss Track

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Macklemore’s pro-Palestine song “Hind’s Hall” drew much praise and much backlash for a couple of different reasons, the most obvious of which is a political disagreement with his stance on the current conflict with Israel and Hamas. Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Remedy is one of many who criticized the rapper for this track, and released a response of his own with the diss “Ben” and an accompanying music video. The visual, in addition to showing various statistics and video evidence of some of the topics, also shows a performance in which he dressed up in a stereotypical Jewish “costume,” linking this to alleged antisemitism within “Hind’s Hall.”

Furthermore, Remedy attempts to debunk what he perceives as Macklemore’s bigoted claims about Jewish people and their connections to governance and the media. He will donate all proceeds from the “Ben” track to Polyphony, “an organization that bridges the divide between the Palestinian and Israeli communities, by using music as a common ground,” per the YouTube video’s description. It’s important to note that this is a much more gray, nuanced, and complicated topic than what either MC is letting on in their songs. So take their statements with a grain of salt and do your own research on both sides to avoid bigoted generalizations, blind defense of systemic oppression, or anything in between.

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Remedy’s Macklemore Diss “Ben”: Listen & Watch The Music Video

“When I say ‘Free Palestine,’ it’s not against anyone,” Macklemore posted on social media last December, before “Hind’s Hall” came out. “It actually means we should protect everyone. It means equality for all. Respect, peace and love. It means the right to exist, regardless of what sector you’re from. My intention is to never offend anyone. I want every soul in this arena to feel the reflection of love. But there’s innocent humans out in Gaza murdered with our dollars. Those precious human lives are an extension of us.

“I can’t get up here and jump around in a fur coat and pretend while in my gut… my gut’s saying, ‘You know better, Ben,’” Macklemore continued. “The ancestors yelling, ‘You’d better step up for us.’ I love my Jewish brothers and sisters so much. My perspective is one that’s saying ‘Free Palestine’ is also rooted in your protection, my loves. There isn’t a drop of anti-Semitic thought in my head or my blood. ‘Never again,’ means never again for all.”

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50 Cent Says The World’s “Almost Over” After Donald Trump Gets $200 Million In Donations Following Guilty Verdict

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50 Cent is predicting the end of the world after Donald Trump received over $200 million in donations following his guilty verdicts on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York, last week. 50 reacted to the news in a post on Instagram, on Sunday night, advising fans to enjoy the moment before it’s over for good.

“SMH don’t worry the world’s almost over,” he wrote in the caption. “Just enjoy the moment and be happy.” Fans had mixed responses to the take in the comments section. “All the money in the world won’t make a difference, he lost by over 7 million votes last time and he’ll lose by more this time,” one user argued. “America doesn’t want that embarrassment as president ever again.” Another countered: “It’s over if he loses, there’s gonna be a war.”

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Donald Trump Speaks At Manhattan Criminal Court

New York, NY – May 31: Former President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference from the lobby of Trump Tower the day after being found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York, NY on Friday, May 31, 2024. Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes as a New. York jury found him guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Trump’s son, Eric, announced that the campaign passed the $200 million mark during an appearance on Fox News, on Sunday.  “We’re well over $70 million. This is $21 donations, $43 donations, right, small-dollar donations,” Eric claimed.“If you add the large dollar donations to it, you’re over $200 million.” Check out 50’s response to the news below.

50 Cent Speaks On Donald Trump’s Popularity

 
 
 
 
 
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With his verdict, Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes. He’s still preparing to take on incumbent Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential Election, later this year. Be on the lookout for further updates on 50 Cent as well as the upcoming election on HotNewHipHop.

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Cardi B Claims BIA Threatened To Release Alleged Evidence Of Her Cheating On Offset

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Cardi B’s heated Instagram Live over the weekend concerning her beef with BIA shocked viewers with her controversial claims to sue the Massachusetts rapper. Moreover, this is because she allegedly spread rumors that Bardi cheated on Offset, which the Bronx MC staunchly denied and called her rival out for supposedly trying to insinuate this. Not only that, but the “Bongos” spitter even claimed that the REALLY HER creative threatened to release alleged video evidence of her cheating on the former Migos member. This comes from a producer allegedly close to ‘Set, who said that they haven’t seen the video but that BIA threatened to release it if Cardi responds to her diss track.

This diss, “SUE MEEE?,” ended up including the cheating allegations anyway, and folks are debating whether suing someone over rap beef is “hip-hop.” No matter where you fall on that discussion, Cardi B denied any and all allegations, whether they relate to the cheating accusations or the existence of video evidence. This is certainly nasty territory to quickly get into when it comes to this feud. It’s expected and not all that surprising when looking at past rap beef, but it’s also a pretty steep ramp-up from the style-biting accusations that preceded it.

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Cardi B Speaks On BIA’s Claims About Proof That Cardi Cheated On Offset

“Something ain’t adding up,” Cardi B said during this Instagram Live session. “So you was going around telling people that is close to my n***a that I’m f***ing on n***as. I thought that it was somebody trying to be messy, trying to start some s**t between me and you. But now that I see the fake diss record that you trying to put out, that was you all along. I will get every little f***ing red penny that you ever f***ing make, b***h. Every money that you make off your publishing. So find something safe to do.”

Meanwhile, BIA mocked Cardi B’s original subliminal disses on the “Wanna Be” remix with Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla. It’s clear that the hidden shots prompted some returning fire, and with so much rap beef already happening in 2024, the two femcees have homework to do. Hopefully this feud stays completely on wax and doesn’t complicate or escalate itself in the personal realm in a dangerous way. Maybe that’s just a naive expectation on our behalf, but we don’t always have to ignore the standard.

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Megan Thee Stallion Announced Her Third Album With A Release Date That’s Just In Time For Hot Girl Summer

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Megan Thee Stallion at the 2024 BottleRock Napa Valley
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Though the official start of summer is still a few weeks away, Megan The Stallion got a jump start on it last month with the launch of her Hot Girl Summer Tour with GloRilla. Thankfully the tour, which wraps up at the end of July, is just the beginning of Megan’s summer plans as the Houston rapper officially announced her third album over the weekend. The project, titled Megan, will arrive on June 28. According to People, Megan announced the album during the Atlanta stop of her Hot Girl Summer Tour where she revealed a QR code for fans to pre-save the album.

Megan also unveiled what appeared to be the cover art for Megan. A large “M” is depicted on the cover as well as a large cocoon with Megan emerging from it upside-down. So far, Megan has been supported by three singles — “Cobra,” “Hiss,” and “Boa” — and a freestyle series that saw the rapper lay bars over Gucci Mane’s “I Think I Love Her” and Far East Movement’s “Like A G6.”

The Atlanta stop for Megan’s Hot Girl Summer Tour delivered more than just news about her album. After a massive water main break in Atlanta forced her to reschedule a tour stop, Megan kicked off her pair of shows in the city by bringing out Latto to perform. The two previewed a new remix of the latter’s “Sunday Service” remix and performed “Budget” from Megan’s Traumazine album.

Megan is out 6/28 via Hot Girl Productions LLC. Find out more information here.

Lil Yachty Releases 14 New Songs On His “The Concrete Leak System” Soundcloud Account With Features From 21 Savage & Vory

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The Soundcloud era of hip-hop was a rich time for listeners. Some of the biggest and brightest stars were taking part in it during its most explosive era in the last 2010s. It allowed for some names on the cusp of stardom to really breakthrough and one of them was Lil Yachty. All of the extra exposure he gave himself by doing this has allowed him to become a face of the genre overall. Well, Lil Yachty is paying homage to those days on the platform by releasing a fresh set of tracks to his “tHE CONCRETE LeaK sYstem” account.

Yes, this is not some fan account that is looking ruin hype around impending drops from artists. This is actually run Lil Boat himself, so all of these tracks are legit as can be. The Georgia multi-hyphenate announced that he uploaded these old recordings on his Instagram story last night. “Dropped 12 old leaks on the concrete leak system last night 🤫”.

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This Lil Yachty Leak System Account Has Been Dropping Tracks

 
 
 
 
 
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Yachty’s math is off by two though, as there are actually 14. For those who are shocked by this development, the 26-year-old superstar has had tHE CONCRETE LeaK sYstem up and running for about three years now. In fact, with this newest batch, the number of unreleased songs is now up to 100. If you want quick access to them, we provided the direct link above. Go feast Lil Yachty fans!

What are your thoughts on these leaked Lil Yachty Soundcloud tracks? Are any of these songs better than his newest stuff, why or why not? Did you know about this account well before these most recent records? What song do you think is the best from this crop of 14? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lil Yachty. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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