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his death.The late recording artist’s 2016 hit “Selfish” was the most streamed song in the US on Apple Music Thursday and the second most listened to song internationally on the platform.The song — with a refrain of “I want you all to myself” — has a trap beat under PnB’s singing and verses. The 30-year-old Philadelphia native, whose real name is Rakim Hasheem Allen, was shot by a robber at a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles Monday afternoon.

Steve Boom — who, as MusiCares chair, also played a huge role in the organization’s distribution of more than $25 million in pandemic relief to the music community — will be honored as the UJA’s Music Visionary of the Year with a luncheon on June 7 at New York’s Ziegfield Ballroom. He will be saluted for his professional and philanthropic leadership, and the UJA will amplify its substantial efforts in confronting antisemitism and helping those in need. Previous recipients have included SiriusXM’s Scott Greenstein, Sony Music Group CEO Rob Stringer, Republic Records co-founders Avery and Monte Lipman, iHeartMedia chief Bob Pittman, Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek, Warner Records co-chairman and COO Tom Corson and Atlantic Records co-chairman and COO Julie Greenwald.

Trey Songz is facing a new $25 million lawsuit, in connection to a previous sexual assault accusation that had been dismissed after legal documents proved the statute of limitations had expired.In a new legal maneuver, the woman's suit also names the R&B singer's record label Atlantic Records, manager Kevin Liles and 300 Entertainment as defendants, claiming the parties should be held responsible for the his actions, according to a report from Rolling Stone.Initially, a woman referenced as Jane Doe, filed a rape report in February 2022, claiming Songz (born Tremaine Aldon Neverson), 38, forced her to have anal sex without her consent at a house party in Los Angeles on March 26, 2016. She maintained that she thought they were going upstairs for consensual sex, but without warning he 'threw her to the ground' and allegedly raped her, all the while ignoring her screams out in pain.While the civil case would ultimately get thrown out due to an expired statute of limitation, the accuser's attorney George Vrabec is now calling out Atlantic Records, and the other industry parties named in the new suit, for essentially turning a blind eye to the growing number of violent incidents alleged to have been done by the Virginia native over the years. Another lawsuit: Trey Songz (born Tremaine Aldon Neverson), 38, is facing another civil lawsuit from a woman who accused him of rape but had her first sexual assault suit dismissed after it was proved the statute of limitations had expired; singer-rapper is seen in Feb 2021'This case is much more than about one singer and one viciously abused sexual assault survivor who has the courage to take action,' Vrabeck said in a statement.

It has been announced that Jamal Edwards - the late son of Loose Women host Brenda Edwards - has received a posthumous Music Industry Trusts (Mits) Award for his contribution to the music industry. Best known for founding youth broadcasting and film production company SBTV, Jamal passed away unexpectedly at the age of 31 in February, leaving his family and friends in utter shock.The much-missed star helped launch the careers of artists like Dave, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J. Now Jamal has received The Mits award for his pioneering work.

Jamal Edwards has been announced as the first person to posthumously receive the Music Industry Trusts (Mits) Award in recognition of his contribution to the sector.The entrepreneur, best-known for establishing music platform SBTV in 2006, helped launch the careers of some of the UK’s biggest acts, including Ed Sheeran, Dave and Jessie J.He died suddenly on February 20 at the age of 31 after suffering a heart attack at home.The Mits award will be presented to Edwards’ family on Monday November 7 at a gala ceremony at the Grosvenor House hotel in London.His mother Brenda, a panellist on popular daytime TV show Loose Women, said it was ‘humbling’ to accept the award on her son’s behalf.In a statement, she said: ‘It is very humbling for the family to be accepting this award on behalf of our beloved Jamal and we are delighted to have the Mits highlight the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust alongside The Brit Trust and Nordoff Robbins.‘We know that Jamal will be looking down on us on 7th November – busting with pride that his absolute love of the music industry and giving back to the less fortunate in society has been recognised in this way.

Chris Willman Music WriterAs “American Song Contest” approaches its March 21 premiere date, the “Eurovision Song Contest”-inspired NBC show has announced 56 artists that will compete in representing the 50 U.S. states, along with a new deal with Atlantic Records to release the upcoming series’ original songs.Some familiar names pop up on the stage-by-state list of competitors — including Jewel (representing Alaska), Macy Gray (Ohio), Michael Bolton (Connecticut), the Crystal Method (Nevada), Sisqo (Maryland) and Allen Stone (Washington) — along with dozens not so well known outside their local territories.Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg were recently announced as co-hosts for the show.

RITA ORA has landed a major new record deal after persuading industry giant BMG to allow her to own all of her future master recordings. I can reveal the Anywhere singer has parted ways from her label Atlantic Records after six years and signed with the new team, which helped mastermind Kylie Minogue's epic comeback. She parted ways with Atlantic last month and has jetted from Australia to LA this week to rubber stamp the deal.

Meek Mill has aired a number of grievances against his label Atlantic Records, saying they were delaying the release of his new music against his wishes.He said he was “blackballed” by the label during the release of his last album ‘Expensive Pain’ and accused them of “outsmarting young black kids taking advantage and calling it business.”Meek also said that Atlantic cut him out of managing Roddy Ricch while he was in jail after he introduced the label to the rapper, saying it was the “same thing” that had happened with him and Rick Ross years earlier. NME has reached out to Atlantic Records for a response.“So look I made Atlantic records 100’s of millions and let them rape me out out [sic] Roddy a artist they came to me about in jail,” Meek wrote.

Warner Records has named Steve “Steve O” Carless president of A&R, a new position at the Warner Music Group label that’s home to such artists as Dua Lipa, Saweetie David Guetta and Anitta. Carless’ start date is Dec.

The team behind the Lifetime documentary series Surviving Jeffrey Epstein is turning its attention to the music industry.

Ed Sheeran's new album, expected out later this year, will not be "defined" by the sound of comeback single Bad Habits. 

movie star Cardi B is about to celebrate the last few years of her twenties as she turns 28 today.The glamorous rap star, who was born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, has been blowing minds with her elaborate wardrobe creations ever since she signed a lucrative deal with Atlantic Records back in 2017.Her career completely skyrocketed when she launched her debut album Invasion of Privacy in 2018.Achieving critical acclaim, the bombshell quickly became the first-ever solo female artist to scoop up the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.It isn't just her lyrical talent that has led to her ever-growing popularity, but her daring attire, as Cardi B pushes boundaries to the max.

Atlantic Records has announced the promotion of three of its top A&R execs: Brandon Davis and Jeff Levin have both been upped to Senior Vice President, A&R, while Riggs Morales has been named Senior Vice President, A&R & Artist Development. Morales, who is based in New York, reports to Atlantic Chairman & CEO Craig Kallman, while Davis and Levin, who are both based in Los Angeles, report to Atlantic President of A&R Pete Ganbarg.

A post shared by Atlantic Records (@atlanticrecords) on Ironically, Atlantic Records was one of many labels that felt compelled to go dark last week in support of #BlackOutTuesday, which was organized by two Black music executives “in observance of the long-standing racism and inequality that exists from the boardroom to the boulevard.” Since then however, many deem Atlanta Record’s post, and many other companies’ posts, as “performative” and hollow. This isn’t the first time Gucci Mane got into beef with his label, either.

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