The surge of sexual-abuse lawsuits that hit some of the music industry’s most powerful figures last week isn’t over yet, several lawyers tell Rolling Stone. Last week, as the window for New York’s Adult Survivors Act (ASA) was nearing a close, it brought forward one of the widest sets of …
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The defense of Young Thug began Tuesday with the rapper’s attorney, Brian Steel, explaining trap music to grandmothers. “He is not running a criminal enterprise on Cleveland Avenue to gather money and power,” Steel says, arguing that by 2014, the rapper, whose legal name is Jeffery Williams, was a superstar …
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A former model has accused Axl Rose of sexually assaulting her in New York more than 30 years ago, according to a lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday and obtained by Rolling Stone. Sheila Kennedy, a former Penthouse model and Pet of the Year in 1983, claimed …
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A woman is suing Anti-Flag’s Justin Sane for sexual assault, four months after the punk-rock group disbanded in the wake of multiple women coming forward to accuse the frontman of predatory behavior, sexual assault and statutory rape, according to a lawsuit obtained by Rolling Stone. Kristina Sarhadi, a New York …
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The lawsuit alleging Lizzo harassed a trio of backup dancers had its first major court hearing Wednesday, with lawyers on both sides sparring over allegations the singer created a hostile work environment on tour. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark H. Epstein declined to issue an immediate ruling on …
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A woman is filing a lawsuit against music executive Jimmy Iovine, alleging the Interscope Records co-founder sexually abused her and forcibly touched her, according to court documents. Iovine tellsRolling Stonehe’s “shocked and baffled” by the claim. A Jane Doe plaintiff filed a summons and notice on Wednesday in New York …
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A New York City musician and bus driver named Terrence Thomas has filed a copyright lawsuit claiming he has not been properly credited or paid for his work on Tupac’s classic song, “Dear Mama.” Thomas, who used to DJ and produce under the name Master Tee, claims he was instrumental …
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Following an antisemitic blitz in late 2022,Kanye West returned to radio with new track “Vultures” and appeared to double down on his controversial statements. The song, which features Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Durk and Bump J., premiered Friday night on WPWX Power 92 Chicago. More than halfway through the song, …
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Sean Combs and Cassie have reached a settlement in the singer’s lawsuit against Combs, in which she accused him of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse. In statements obtained by Rolling Stone, both parties said they had reached a resolution in the case; the settlement amount was not disclosed. “I …
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Aubrey O’Day, the former lead singer of girl group Danity Kane, is showing her support for R&B singerCassie, who filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against Sean Combs on Thursday. Combs and Cassie settled the suit the following Friday. “Been trynna tell y’all for years. Prayers up for this queen 🙌🏼 …
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