Kanye West sued over Donda sample
Phase One Network has sued Kanye West, Good Music, Kano Computing and Universal Music over an allegedly uncleared sample on ‘Life Of The Party’ from the ‘Donda’ deluxe edition.…
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Kanye West sued by former business manager over unpaid fees
LA accountant Thomas St John has sued Kanye West for unpaid fees, alleging the rapper cancelled an eighteen-month business management deal after paying only three months.…
CMU Digest 30.10.22: Kanye West, CISAC, Night & Day, Apple Music, Pollen
This digest covers music companies and brands distancing themselves from Kanye West, CISAC's 2021 collections data and Manchester venue Night & Day's noise dispute.…
Adidas confirms it is terminating its Kanye West partnership with immediate effect
Adidas has terminated its partnership with Kanye West with immediate effect, ending Yeezy production and expecting a short-term hit of up to 250 million euros to net income.…
Spotify boss says subscription price rises in US are being considered
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says a headline subscription price rise in markets like the US is something the company would like to do with its label partners.…
Entertainment and fashion firms cut ties with Kanye West
Several music, fashion and entertainment companies are cutting ties with Kanye West after his recent controversial statements, including CAA and Universal Music.…
Kanye West buys Parler after his social media accounts were locked
Kanye West has agreed in principle to buy Parler, the social platform, after his Twitter and Instagram accounts were locked.…
Adidas confirms its Kanye West partnership is "under review"
Adidas has confirmed it is reviewing its partnership with Kanye West, after the rapper publicly criticised the sportswear brand.…
Kanye West “absolutely” still has ambitions to become US President
Kanye West says he still has political ambitions and will absolutely consider a return to the US presidential race, after his 2020 campaign ended in defeat.…
Kanye West denies he's selling his songs catalogue
Kanye West has denied he is selling his songs catalogue, which Billboard reported was under sale talks with Sony Music Publishing, calling the reports fake news.…
Kanye West moves to end Gap partnership
Kanye West is ending his Yeezy Gap partnership, claiming Gap failed to meet its obligations, and is also seeking to terminate a similar deal with Adidas.…
Akon defends Kanye West over “trash bag” clothing display
Akon has defended Kanye West after criticism of how his Yeezy clothing was displayed in large bags in Gap stores, arguing creatives should not have to apologise for their ideas.…