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Future’s Freebandz Entertainment is facing a federal lawsuit in New York from Mister Money Inc., which alleges the label unlawfully released and profited from several tracks by Lil Double 0 without proper credit or payment to a co-creator.
Filed on December 12 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the complaint accuses Freebandz and Lil Double 0 of willfully infringing on copyrights tied to five songs: “007,” “Jazz,” “G6,” “G6 Pt. 2” and “Ooh Okay.”
Mister Money is seeking damages of at least $750,000 and possibly more than $1.5 million, plus a jury trial. Although Future founded Freebandz, which operates under Wilburn Holding Company Inc., he is not named as a defendant in the case.
At the center of the dispute is music producer Tyler Macklin, who Mister Money says co-created the tracks with Rogers during collaborative sessions beginning in early 2019.
According to the lawsuit, Macklin handled production, engineering and sound design while Rogers provided vocals and creative input. Mister Money states that Macklin later transferred his share of the copyright to the company, thereby making it a 50 percent stakeholder in the songs.
Despite that, Mister Money alleges that the tracks were released without authorization, that Macklin was excluded from credits, and that no royalties were paid. The company asserts that the songs generated more than $1.5 million in revenue through streaming and other platforms.
The lawsuit highlights the songs’ commercial reach, noting that “007” has accrued more than 32 million streams on Spotify, while “Jazz” has exceeded 18 million. Each of the five tracks has surpassed 3 million Spotify streams, with additional millions of YouTube views.
Mister Money is also asking the court to officially declare it a half-owner of the song copyrights and to award attorneys’ fees and associated costs.
Representatives for Freebandz and Lil Double 0 have not responded to requests for comment.
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Disgraced Michigan coach Sherrone Moore hit up a Diddy party in 2018 and the revelation comes at the worst possible timing.
The embattled music mogul’s name resurfaced in headlines this week after the revelation that fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore had previously attended parties. Moore bragged about attending a Diddy-hosted Kentucky Derby celebration in 2018, posting on social media about the “great week” he had after partying with the Bad Boy freak.
Diddy is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence at Fort Dix after his conviction on prostitution-related charges under the Mann Act.
He was acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have resulted in life imprisonment. Moore’s connection to Diddy’s party scene also emerged just as Netflix released Sean Combs: The Reckoning, the explosive four-part documentary series produced by 50 Cent.
The documentary dropped on December 2, examining the dark underbelly of Diddy’s empire and the allegations that brought down one of Hip-Hop’s most powerful figures.
The timing proves particularly damaging as Moore faces his own legal crisis. The 39-year-old coach was arrested on December 10 and charged with third-degree felony home invasion, misdemeanor stalking and breaking and entering.
Prosecutors revealed Moore had been in a years-long inappropriate relationship with a Michigan staff member. When the woman ended their relationship on Monday morning, Moore allegedly bombarded her with calls and texts.
After she reported the harassment to university administrators, Moore broke into her apartment and grabbed kitchen knives and scissors, threatening to kill himself.
“I’m going to kill myself, I’m going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You ruined my life,” Moore allegedly told the victim, according to prosecutor Kati Rezmierski.
The coach’s mental health crisis became evident through 911 dispatch audio, where a caller described Moore as “suicidal” and said he’d been “stalking her for months.”
University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel was reportedly informed of Moore’s mental health issues on Sunday, leading to his immediate firing.
Moore’s 2018 social media posts show him celebrating at Diddy’s Trifecta Gala during Kentucky Derby weekend.
“What a great week in Paris! Such a blessing to be apart of the Michigan family! Off to the ville for the weekend to enjoy the #KentuckyDerby Festivities! @trifectagala hosted by @diddy tonight to start it off!” Moore posted in May 2018.
The coach later shared photos from the event, writing, “Diddy put on a show” as he posed with his wife, Kelli, at the celebration. This was years before Diddy’s parties became synonymous with the “freak-offs” and drug-fueled gatherings that formed the basis of federal charges.
However, the University of Michigan had allegedly investigated Moore’s conduct with women three separate times during his eight-year tenure.
OnlyFans model Mia Sorety recently claimed Moore slid into her DMs despite being married, saying she “wasn’t surprised” by the assault allegations.
The coach appeared in court Friday via livestream from Washtenaw County Jail, dressed in an all-white jail outfit. A judge set his bond at $25,000 cash and ordered GPS monitoring plus mandatory mental health treatment. Moore is prohibited from contacting his victim.
Since Michigan fired Moore “with cause,” the university no longer owes him the remaining balance on his five-year, $30 million contract.
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I do not clear up rumors the way I used to, mainly because rappers now have the ability to go online and shut things down themselves in real time. Social media has changed the game. But sometimes the rumors are so egregious and so reckless that the artist involved chooses not to respond at all. Addressing them can give the lie more oxygen than it deserves.
This is one of those times where stepping in feels necessary, and I am doing that for Fat Joe.
There is a truly horrendous rumor floating around the internet claiming that Fat Joe somehow crossed Sean “Diddy” Combs. What people may not realize, or may be choosing to ignore, is that Fat Joe and Diddy have been friends for a very long time. They have been cool publicly and privately, and they have communicated over the years. I cannot speak to the exact nature of their relationship now, especially given everything surrounding Diddy’s current legal situation, but I can say with certainty that they were in communication in the past.
I know this because there was once a rumor about Fat Joe working on an album involving The Notorious B.I.G.’s unreleased material. When that story surfaced, Joe attempted to resolve it properly and respectfully by going through Diddy. Diddy never went public to confirm or deny anything, but behind the scenes, conversations did happen. One of the producers affiliated with the Hitmen was involved, and the matter was addressed quietly. None of that ever became public, by design.
Now there is a new statement circulating online suggesting that Diddy allegedly tried something inappropriate with Fat Joe and that Joe somehow “let him go” or exposed him. The claim is being presented as if it were a direct statement from Fat Joe.
I can categorically say that this is false. It is fake. Just re-read that nonsense!
If Fat Joe had ever made a statement like that, there would be video or an actual tweet. It would not surface as some typed quote floating around the internet. Anyone familiar with this culture know how this goes!
I felt obligated to clear this up because Fat Joe has taken criticism over the years for half-truths, exaggerations, and selective storytelling. That criticism may be fair at times, but this situation is not one of those moments. He did not do this to his longtime friend. This rumor is not on him.
If you want to know more…just watch below:
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Sada Baby waived his preliminary examination earlier this week and will face trial in Macomb County Circuit Court on felony drug possession charges.
The Detroit rapper appeared before a Judge in Sterling Heights and revealed he is planning to fight charges of possession of a controlled substance less than 25 grams, which carries a maximum four-year prison sentence.
The accusations stem from a January traffic stop on Mound Road near 18 Mile around 4 A.M. Sterling Heights police initially pulled over the 33-year-old Shelby Township resident for a routine stop.
During the arrest, police allegedly found a bag of pills in Sorrell’s driver’s side door pocket. Prosecutors claim some of the pills were OxyContin, a Schedule 2 controlled substance, for which Sorrell didn’t have a prescription.
“Illicit narcotics pose a serious threat to the safety and well-being of our community,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido told The Detroit News. “When an individual chooses to possess these substances, they endanger lives and contribute to the cycle of addiction that affects families across our county.”
Sada Baby addressed his April arrest on the “Politely Raw with Pacman” podcast, saying, “It was Percocets, 10 of ’em.” He also claimed his viral mugshot from the arrest was intentional.
The rapper gained prominence in Detroit’s Hip-Hop scene during the 2010s and 2020s. His Spotify profile shows nearly a million monthly listeners, with hits like “Whole Lotta Choppas” and “Pressin (feat. King Von)” each accumulating over 50 million plays.
Recent months have been challenging for Sada Baby beyond his legal troubles. He revealed on social media that he received $0 in royalties from his hit song “Bloxk Party” after signing with WorldStar, highlighting harsh realities in the music industry.
No arraignment date has been set for the circuit court proceedings.
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Brown University officials confirmed multiple people suffered gunshot wounds during an active shooter incident near the Barus & Holley Engineering building Saturday afternoon in Providence, Rhode Island.
The shooting occurred around 5:30 P.M. near the engineering facility and the Governor Street area. University emergency alerts directed students to shelter in place as law enforcement responded to the scene.
President Donald Trump said he received briefings about the incident and confirmed a suspect was taken into custody, although University officials said no one had been arrested yet.
“I have been briefed on the shooting that took place at Brown University in Rhode Island. The FBI is on the scene. The suspect is in custody. God bless the victims and the families of the victims!” Trump wrote on social media.
According to witnesses, at least 19 people were shot, and so far, two people have been killed.
Brown University’s emergency notification system sent conflicting messages regarding the suspect’s status. Initial alerts reported one person in custody, but later updates clarified that no suspect had been apprehended.
Students received instructions to “Lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice.”
Brown and Providence police coordinated the response with FBI agents who had arrived to assist in the investigation. The engineering building sits in the heart of the Ivy League campus in downtown Providence.
Authorities instructed the public to avoid the area until the all-clear was given. The incident prompted a massive law enforcement response with multiple agencies converging on the campus. The shooting disrupted normal Saturday activities on the prestigious university campus. Brown University has approximately 10,000 students enrolled across undergraduate and graduate programs.
This marks the latest in a series of campus safety incidents affecting colleges nationwide this academic year. Several universities have dealt with active shooter threats and hoax incidents in recent months.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to piece together what happened. Brown University was founded in 1764 and ranks among the nation’s most selective institutions. The Providence campus sits in the College Hill neighborhood overlooking downtown.
The incident occurred during finals week, when many students remain on campus preparing for examinations. Winter break is scheduled to begin next week for most undergraduate programs.
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Anthony Albanese, the prime minister of Australia, stood firm Wednesday as Australia became the first nation to ban children under 16 from major social media platforms.
Many teenagers posted videos bragging about bypassing the restrictions within hours of implementation.
The Prime Minister called the December 9 launch “one of the biggest social and cultural changes that our nation has faced” while teens flooded TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat with posts mocking the new rules.
Some users shared screenshots of successfully creating accounts despite the age verification systems.
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant acknowledged “hiccups” on day one but dismissed claims the ban had failed. She announced plans to send information notices to tech giants within seven to 10 days, demanding progress reports on account deactivations. Companies face fines up to $49.5 million for non-compliance.
More than 200,000 TikTok accounts in Australia were already deactivated before the ban took effect, Communications Minister Anika Wells revealed. The government plans to request updated numbers from all platforms covered by the legislation.
Elon Musk’s X became the final holdout to confirm compliance, with the platform stating “it’s not our choice, it’s what Australian law requires.” Musk had previously criticized the ban as a “backdoor way to control the internet usage of all Australians.”
The legislation targets Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and YouTube, requiring platforms to use “reasonable steps” to prevent underage users from creating accounts. Gaming platforms like Roblox and messaging services remain exempt.
International attention has focused intensely on Australia’s approach. Malaysia announced plans for a similar ban in 2026, while Republican Senator Josh Hawley told reporters American parents would welcome comparable restrictions. “Parents need help, and they feel like they’re swimming upstream when everybody else has social media,” Hawley said.
Critics argue the rushed legislation, passed in just nine days, ignores expert warnings about isolating vulnerable children from online support communities. Youth mental health expert Patrick McGorry said the government “did not listen to experts” when formulating the policy.
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt praised the ban as “one of the most important international reforms” to reduce harm from social media on teenagers. He compared the milestone to Victoria’s world-first mandatory seatbelt law in 1970.
Inman Grant emphasized the ban aims to support parents rather than punish families. “The primary reason being, they didn’t want their children to be excluded,” she said, referring to why 90% of parents previously helped children aged 8-12 set up social media accounts.
The watchdog will monitor compliance through intelligence gathering and investigations. “It is not just the regulation that deters these companies – it’s the reputational damage and the impact on revenue,” Inman Grant warned.
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