The gun activist that forced Music Midtown’s cancellation is planning more challenges

Ethan Shanfeld Amid longstanding rumors that Atlanta rap trio Migos is breaking up, the group’s Offset is suing its record label Quality Control, which he says continues to claim ownership of his recent solo releases despite the rapper buying back the rights in a 2021 deal, for which he “paid handsomely,” according to the complaint. Quality Control continues to hold interest in Migos as a group, but Offset alleges that the label’s ownership claim over his solo recording and songwriting is “wrongful and knowingly violates Offset’s rights to his own music.” The rift has apparently been present for some time, as the other two group members, Quavo and Takeoff, have been performing without Offset and are set to perform as Migos — but without him — on Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Atlanta rapper JID has revealed the tracklisting for his new The Forever Story. The album, out August 26 via Dreamville, is packed with special guests including verses from Lil Durk and Lil Wayne. Executive produced by longtime DJ and producer Christo, the album includes the singles "Dance Now" and "Surround Sound." The former features Kenny Mason, who also appears alongside JID and Wayne on "Just In Time." "Surround Sound," meanwhile, features 21 Savage and Baby Tate.

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a burglary at Mariah Carey's house. TMZ reported on Monday that Jeremy Caldwell, Terryion Anderson and Jalen Huff were recently arrested in Miami, Florida in connection with a crime spree in Atlanta, which included the burglary of the star's home. Sandy Springs Police Department issued a statement about the spree, saying a number of celebrities' homes were targeted during it.

“Verzuz” fans won’t be seeing Diddy and Jermaine Dupri battle it out until Triller settles its lawsuit.

Star Jones has moved behind the bench to preside over “Divorce Court,” which kicks off its new season Aug. 22 (2-3 p.m.

Young Thug is being sued up to $150,000 (£124,608) over a concert he was allegedly set to perform over the summer.The rapper – real name Jeffery Williams – was allegedly due to appear at the State Farm Arena on June 18 in Atlanta but due to his recent arrest, he was unable to attend.According to court documents, Williams was set to receive $300,000 (£249,216) for a 45-minute set half of which had already been paid up front and the rest due to be paid after the event.However, concert promoter A-1 Concert Entertainment has claimed they still have not received the $150,000 advance back, as reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution via HipHopDX.“Due to his arrest and the nature of the felony criminal charges against Williams, it was immediately apparent in May 2022 that he would not be able to perform as required in the agreement,” the filing added. “To date, A-1 Concert has not received any reimbursement of the $150,000 owed to it.”A representative for YSL Touring told the publication a refund will be issued.NME has contacted a spokesperson for Young Thug for comment.The rapper was arrested on May 9 and hit with charges that included taking part in criminal street gang activity.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterFollowing last year’s premiere of “Candy Coated Christmas,” featuring Food Network star Ree Drummond, Discovery+ is getting even more into the scripted holiday spirit with two new Christmas movies from Food Network — and the first two ever from HGTV, Variety has learned exclusively.The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable channels have just wrapped production on the four features, which include cameos from HGTV’s “Home Town” hosts Ben and Erin Napier and “Love It or List It’s” Hilary Farr, as well as Food Network stars Bobby Flay and Duff Goldman.Titled “One Delicious Christmas,” “A Gingerbread Christmas,” “A Christmas Open House” and “Designing Christmas,” the four movies will all launch Friday, Nov.

Young Thug has been sued by a concert promoter based in the US state of Georgia over a show that was cancelled after the rapper was arrested in May and denied bail.Prosecutors claim that Young Thug – real name Jeffery Williams – co-founded a gang that went on to commit murders, shootings and carjackings. He, fellow rapper Gunna and 26 others were charged in May in relation to allegations made against that gang.

Mariah Carey's north Atlanta home was burglarized in July while the superstar had been vacationing across Italy and the United States. The Sandy Springs Police Department confirmed the July incident at Carey's home to Fox News Digital but did not immediately provide additional details about the incident.

turned into a nightmare after her Atlanta home was reportedly burglarized while she was out of town.In July, the pop star visited Italy with her boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka, and her twins, Monroe and Moroccan. She then flew to a $20 million mansion in the Hamptons to enjoy some relaxing time on the water with her family, according to . During that time, Page Six reported, her other home was broken into.

Mariah Carey’s home was broken into while she was recently on vacation. 

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorGiddyap! The official music video for “Old Town Road,” the Western-themed 2019 breakout from Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, has joined YouTube’s Billion Views Club.The achievement marks both Lil Nas X and Cyrus’ first entry to YouTube’s Billion Views Club. The hip-hop/country hybrid spent a record 26 non-consecutive weeks at No.

Apple TV+ is heading to Philadelphia for its next crime series.

which prompted the recent cancellation of the Atlanta festival Music Midtown, has now said that he wishes to “challenge” the live music promoter’s firearms ban inside its Georgia venues.The annual festival, which had been due to welcome the likes of My Chemical Romance, Jack White and Future from September 17-18, cancelled its 2022 edition earlier this month “due to circumstances beyond our control”.Billboard subsequently reported that recent changes to Georgia’s gun laws, which prevented Music Midtown’s owner Live Nation from banning festivalgoers from bringing guns on to the publicly owned festival grounds at Piedmont Park, were “the likely cause” for the cancellation.In a new interview with Billboard, Georgia IT worker, author and vocal gun rights activist Phillip Evans recalled how, in the weeks before the cancellation, he warned a contractor hired to handle security at Music Midtown that “should any member of your security team accost a legal carrier of weapons … [then] your company (and any involved individual) could be sued for damages”.“I urge you to honour and follow our state weapons law here in Georgia,” he added.A post shared by Music Midtown (@musicmidtown)Evans has now told Billboard that he never pushed for Music Midtown’s cancellation, and that he didn’t expect Live Nation to pull the plug on the event.“There’s nothing in my blog, in my opinion, that indicates I celebrated the decision,” he added. “I would’ve actually been thrilled had Live Nation gone ahead and had the event and said that they were following state law.”Describing himself as a “hardcore music fan” who “loves all kind of music from all eras”, Evans says that he wants Live Nation to “abide by a law”.

21 Savage has elaborated on his perspective regarding hip-hop lyrics and gun violence, after his own were brought up when calling for an end to gun violence in Atlanta earlier this week.“Atlanta we have to do better[,] put the f****** guns down,” tweeted the rapper, who grew up in Georgia, on Monday (August 8). While many were supportive of 21’s comments, one fan brought up lyrics from his recent Drake collaboration ‘Jimmy Crooks’, quoting the rapper’s line: “Spin a block twice/Like it ain’t nowhere to park.”Replying to the fan directly, Savage defended his work, arguing that a song “is for an entertainment” and is “not an instruction manual on how to live life.” He continued: “In real life I give away a lot of money and spread financial literacy to my community.

APPOINTMENTSTalent agency UTA has appointed Robert Gibbs as co-Head of its Atlanta office. “Robert’s experience in the industry, combined with his enthusiasm to help us build in Atlanta, made him the perfect choice to join UTA and our leadership team there”, says CEO Jeremy Zimmer.——————————————RELEASESBreland has released new single ‘Told You I Could Drink’, featuring Lady A. “Anytime we have a chance to collaborate with Breland, you can be sure that we’ll be there”, says Lady A’s Hillary Scott.

21 Savage has defended his own lyrics after he called for an end to gun violence in Atlanta.The rapper, who grew up in the Georgia city, tweeted yesterday (August 8): “Atlanta We Have To Do Better. Put The F****** Guns Down !!!!!”While many Twitter users supported his comments, one fan highlighted Savage’s own lyrics about gun violence by quoting the rapper’s line “spin a block twice like it ain’t nowhere to park” from his recent Drake collaboration ‘Jimmy Crooks’.Replying to the fan, Savage countered: “A song is for entertainment it’s not an instruction manual on how to live life.“In real life I give away a lot of money and spread financial literacy to my community.