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Lil Wayne & Birdman Hit With Copyright Suit

Saturday, October 31, 2009

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It just keeps getting worse for Lil Wayne A man who did the skits on Birdman’s and Weezy’s “Like Father, Like Son” collaboration album has file a copyright infringement lawsuit against Baby and Weezy saying he was never paid and they used the tracks without his permission. Check out what Hollywood Reporter are [...]

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Video: Play N Skillz Speak On Lil Wayne & More

Monday, September 21, 2009

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Play N Skillz who produced Lil Wayne’s single from Tha Carter III, “Got Money” spoke on the rumors around them suing Weezy for not paying them. They said: “Damn nearly every producer on that album hasn’t been paid”.

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Judge Clears DJ Drama & Others In Cash Money Mixtape Lawsuit

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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Citing a lack of a convincing legal argument, a New York federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against DJ Drama and several others over claims they used the music of Cash Money Records‘ artists without compensation. Hip hop fans had come to know Drama as a frequent collaborator of Cash Money super star Lil’ Wayne, but [...]

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Lil Wayne Catches Legal Break As Judge Postpones Trial

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne has reportedly been granted additional time by a federal judge who has postponed his upcoming copyright lawsuit. The decision was reportedly made in court yesterday (August 11) afternoon. A federal judge has agreed to postpone a trial for a lawsuit that accuses rapper Lil Wayne of sampling another artist’s work without permission. U.S. [...]

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Lil Wayne’s Manager Disputes Bahamas Lawsuit Account

Friday, July 10, 2009

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Lil Wayne’s manager is countering a Bahamian promoter’s claim that the rapper missed 2008 concert because he was “unconscious” at the time of the scheduled performance. On Thursday July 9 TMZ.com reported that Red City Entertainment had filed a lawsuit against the multi-platinum artist in regards to a missed appearance on September 27 of last year. [...]

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