As teams of lawyers in various states build cases against R. Kelly over a slew of charges, his former “girlfriend” Azriel Clary has been doing her best to move forward from her relationship with the music icon. Over the last few months, the world has tuned into Azriel’s social media accounts where she’s shown more of herself as a young woman and aspiring artist. She’s sung songs, delivered rap bars, and shared intimate details about her time living with Kelly and his other girlfriend, Joycelyn Savage. Azriel’s post-R. Kelly life looks as if the 22-year-old has moved on, but a recent Instagram Live suggests that she’s still struggling emotionally.

Azriel Clary went Live and ripped up a jacket that allegedly belonged to Kelly. As material flew around everywhere, Azriel’s mother attempted to comfort her daughter with hugs and kisses. “Stop,” her mother said gently as Azriel continued to rip up the clothing. “This is what people fail to realize,” Azriel said to the camera. “Materialistic stuff did not abuse me, no matter how much stuff I walked away with. That is not what abuse means, that is not toxic to me, clothes were not manipulating me. The man was. The man who was supplying everything.”

She then targeted those who continue to stand by R. Kelly through these accusations. “You sound stupid,” she added. “You sound very, very stupid supporting someone who you now know of has abused so many people. How stupid can you be? How degrading can you be? And it’s so sad, because half of the people that bash me, you’ve been in an abusive relationship. You’ve been in an abusive situation and you feel that because you didn’t heal, I don’t deserve to heal.”

She went on to say that she’s “healing amazingly” and doing well, despite what others may say. Swipe through to watch the clip of Azriel Clary on Instagram Live below.

A verdict from 2017 that was ruled in favor of Quincy Jones against the estate of Michael Jackson has been overturned in the appellate court. Quincy Jones previously argued that he wasn’t paid all of his royalties from “the ‘This Is It’ concert film, two Cirque du Soleil shows and other revenue streams that followed Jackson’s death in 2009,” according to Variety. In 2017, Jones took Michael Jackson’s estate to court asking for $30 million, and after a two-week trial, the music legend was awarded $9.4 million.

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However, the estate appealed the decision and on Tuesday (May 5), the verdict was overturned. Variety reports that the three-judge panel found that the first judge “had allowed the jury to misinterpret Jones’ contract” without direction or an understanding of what they were reading. A reevaluation of what Quincy Jones should have earned left him with a $2.6 million judgment instead of $9.4 million.

Following the new ruling, Howard Weitzman, the lawyer for Michael Jackson’s estate, issued a statement. “Quincy Jones was the last person we thought would try to take advantage of Michael Jackson by filing a lawsuit three years after he died asking for tens of millions of dollars he wasn’t entitled to,” Weitzman said. “We knew the verdict was wrong when we heard it, and the court of appeal has completely vindicated us. From the beginning this was an attempt to take advantage of Michael knowing he wasn’t here to defend himself.”

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For months, Jason Mitchell has been encased in controversy. The actor was a featured member of The Chi cast, but last year rumors surfaced about his alleged inappropriate behavior on set. There were many details given about what Mitchell was actually accused of doing, but it reportedly caused his co-star Tiffany Boone to ask production to release her from her contract.

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Tiffany has spoken about her experience, albeit enigmatically. The actress shared that she hoped to be an example to others while never divulging what she went through. Mitchell later sat down with The Breakfast Club about the allegations, revealing that he isn’t even sure what he was being accused of in the first place. He told the hosts that he was let go without being informed of whatever he allegedly did wrong.

On Wednesday (April 22), The Shade Room reported that Jason Mitchell was arrested. The actor was reportedly taken into custody in Mississippi on gun and drug charges. The 33-year-old has already been released and few details regarding his arrest have been made available. He’s accused of allegedly possessing “a controlled substance as well as a glock 19 and a ‘mini draco,'” records reportedly state. Mitchell hasn’t made a statement about the report.

What began as a dating reality show ended with a sexual assault lawsuit for The Game. She’s Got Game aired on VH1 in 2015, and following her appearance on the reality series, a woman named Priscilla Rainey said that during one of her dates on the show that didn’t make it to air, the rapper lifted her skirt and groped her repeatedly, including allegedly rubbing her bare vagina without her consent. She sued The Game and was awarded a $7 million settlement, and according to AllHipHop, Rainey is to collect all profits from the rapper’s independent record label, Prolific Records.

The outlet reports that Rainey has been given “any and all rights, title, and interest” to monies and profits coming into the label from this day forward. “Rainey is now the owner of now Born 2 Rap, the royalties from the record, and even any salary Game may have been paying himself through LA Prolific,” AHH writes. Third parties that have or plan to send any “money or property” to The Game are reportedly ordered to make their checks payable to Rainey until the judgment has been paid.

Back in October 2019, The Game addressed news of the settlement while on stage at one of his concerts. “Everybody got something to say, this, that, I don’t give a fuck about none of that,” said the rapper. “I been The Game my whole career, I ain’t deterred. I been shot at, stabbed, fought, n*ggas suing me. Today I read on the internet they said I lost seven million. Sh*t, what Imma do now? Is Popeyes hiring?! Seven million, he must be broke! In this mothaf*ckin Burberry tracksuit? Who give a f*ck about that. F*ck a b*tch that’s suing.”

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For those that have been hankering for new music by Kevin McCall, you're going to have to wait a little while longer. The troubled artist has faced a few heavy obstacles as of late. The last year has proven to be a difficult one for Kevin McCall, more personally than professionally. He's been entangled in multiple legal dramas involving domestic violence, assault, and trespassing allegations. 

 McCall's legal issues with ex-girlfriend Eva Marcille has taken center stage as he has sued the Real Housewives of Atlanta star for custody of their daughter. She claims he also petitioned for her to not only turn over custody but to pay him child support, as well. After McCall was involved in a physical altercation with a court officer while on his way to a custody hearing, he was arrested and his case was dismissed. Eva would later admit that McCall hasn't been involved in their daughter Marley Rae's life for years and she recognizes Eva's husband Michael Sterling as her father.

This doesn't mean that McCall is giving up on seeing his daughter, even though Eva has stated that there is a restraining order in place against him. McCall took to Twitter that he's on a music strike as he refuses to share his artistry with the world until changes are put in place. "No new music until I see my children. I cant choose the world over them," the singer-songwriter wrote. It also seemed as if he took a jab at Eva without naming her outright, but that's just speculative. "I'll figure out music when I have visitation with police around to protect us from the lies and abuse the mothers have put us thru the past 6 years...I've won this fight with my oldest. I'll win again. JESUS." Check out his tweet below.

Cindy Parker may have dropped her paternity suit against Future, but the rapper’s legal woes with his other alleged baby mama, Eliza Reign, rages on. Future faced two lawsuits from Cindy and Eliza who both claim that the rapper is the father of their young children. Recently, it was announced that Cindy has decided to drop her lawsuit, however, the reason why was never shared with the public.

Eliza and Future have been engaged in a legal drama that has spilled over into social media. The model hasn’t been shy about sharing her alleged struggles with getting Future to take a paternity test. Reports have stated the Future penned in legal documents that he believes Eliza got pregnant on purpose and is now using her child as a way to make money—an accusation she vehemently denies.

Bossip reports that Eliza also has made a formal request for child support, and the number is jarring. The outlet states that Eliza has requested $53K from the rapper per month to help pay for the expenses of her daughter, Reign. Although she is the caregiver for Reign, she’s also suing Future for custody. The rapper is also battling it out with Eliza over the need for him to turn over his financial documents. He reportedly fears that is he submits them, his records will be leaked to the public, so he’s hoping a court will only force him to turn over a select few. 

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Twenty-four hours after news surfaced that Tekashi 6ix9ine was facing a $2.25 million lawsuit from Fashion Nova, more legal troubles are said to await the disgraced rapper. As Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s alleged August release date approaches, it looks like people are coming for their coins. The rapper is currently in federal custody serving out his two-year sentence after turning State’s agent against his former accomplices. The future of his career hangs in the balance, but as his unwavering fans anticipate his freedom, 6ix9ine’s ex-friend has filed a lawsuit against him.

TMZ reports that a man named Shane Hardy has made accusations that Tekashi 6ix9ine, real name Daniel Hernandez, once ordered a hit on his life. Shane reportedly says that he and Hernandez had a disagreement way years ago about the “GUMMO” rapper’s connection with the Nine Trey Bloods. During his trial, Hardy claims his former friend admitted that “he directed Aaron ‘Bat’ Young and Jamel ‘Mel Murda’ Jones to shoot Hardy.”

In January 2018, Hardy was in Brooklyn when Young and Jones allegedly found him and shot at him multiple times. Amazingly, Hardy survived being shot in both the neck and back of the head. He’s suing Hernandez, Young, and Jones for unspecified damages. While Hernandez received a two-year sentence, Young and Jones’s sentences weren’t as short. Young received 20 years behind bars while Jones got 11. Both ended up pleading guilty.

In 2018, Hardy, whose nickname is “Snow Billy,” reportedly conducted an interview with the BBN Network and detailed being shot. You can check that out below.

Folks are still feeling the effects of Fyre Festival. The luxurious festival was supposed to take place on the Great Exuma island in the Bahamas back in 2017. Artists like Migos, Pusha-T, Tyga, Blink-182, Lil Yachty, Skepta, Rae Sremmurd, and over two dozen others were slated to perform. In the end, Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland was found out to be a fraud. His partner for the festival, Ja Rule, wasn’t named in his crimes. McFarland was tried and convicted of mail and wire fraud. He’s currently serving out his six-year sentence.

Following the fallout, it was announced last year that Gregory Messer, the bankruptcy trustee for the festival, was coming after performers and Instagram influencers on the grounds that they aided in defrauding investors. Anyone who was paid to perform or promote the event was named in a lawsuit, and according to The Blast, Migo recently agreed to dish out $30K to settle the legal drama.

The publication states that the rap trio was paid $100K to hit the Fyre Festival stage, but of course, it never happened.  “The Defendant shall pay the total sum of $30,000.00 (the ‘Settlement Payment’), as full and final settlement and complete satisfaction of any claims the Trustee has raised against the Defendant,” a court document reportedly reads.

All they need now is for a judge to sign off so they can put it all behind them.

It’s been good news all around for Katy Perry lately, Not only has the 13x Grammy-nominated singer recently announced that she’s expecting her first child with fiancé Orlando Bloom, but she just scored a legal victory. Last summer, Christian rapper Flame, real name Marcus Gray, sued Perry and her collaborators. He accused them of stealing parts of his beat from his single “Joyful Noise” in order to make her smash hit track “Dark Horse” featuring Juicy J. A jury agreed and ordered Perry, Capitol Records, and the “Dark Horse” production team to pay a $2.8 million judgment.

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Perry’s legal team immediately filed an appeal and wanted the copyright infringement judgment overturned, and it looks like they took home a win. On Tuesday (March 17), Page Six reported that a judge reviewed the evidence that was presented during the July 2019 trial and decided that “Gray failed the ‘extrinsic test,’ which, per the Hollywood Reporter, ‘requires that a copyright plaintiff identify concrete elements based on objective criteria that the works are similar.'”

It seems Marcus Gray won’t be receiving the millions he’d hoped for. The judgment was much less than he’d originally desired, considering he wanted Katy Perry, Capitol Records, and the producers to fork over $20 million. Check out the tracks below and let us know if you think Katy is in the clear on this one.

A group of artists recently hit Three 6 Mafia with a slew of copyright infringement claims, and now DJ Paul is looking at another court battle. During the rise of Three 6 Mafia, the group of artists says that they collaborated with Juicy J and DJ Paul to help write, produce, and record their music. They also say they haven’t been appropriately compensated for their work, so they’re taking Three 6 Mafia to court.

According to a report made by TMZ on Wednesday (March 4), DJ Paul and Trippie Redd are looking at a new lawsuit. A man by the name of Reginald Boyland of On The Strength Records states that Trippie Redd’s track “Death” samples DJ Paul’s 1997 single “Hit a Muthaf*cka.” Well, apparently back in 2015, Boyland and DJ Paul ended a legal battle with Boyland being awarded the rights to “Hit a Muthf*cka.” Boyland sued DJ Paul claiming the track sampled his song “Pimps In The House.”

Boyland is taking DJ Paul—who helped produce “Death”—and Trippie to court because no one approached him about using the sample. He’s looking to get a portion of the profits from the song and is suing for copyright infringement. Trippie Redd has yet to comment on lawsuit.