German-Palestinian Rapper’s Tour of West Bank Sparks Controversy

The government of Germany is facing criticism for sponsoring a West Bank tour featuring militant, German-Palestinian rapper Massiv.   Massiv, real name Wassim Taha, is viewed as one of the more popular and controversial emcees from Germany.   His songs heavily critique social discrimination and advocate armed revolution.   The rapper has refered to Al-Qaeda […]

M.O.P.’s Lawsuit Against John Cena Voluntarily Dismissed

Brownsville vets M.O.P. have voluntary dismissed their copyright infringement lawsuit against WWE champion John Cena, stemming from the sampling of their 2000 smash hit “Ante Up.”   In a lawsuit filed on the group‘s behalf, M.O.P. alleged that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) illegally obtained the rights to sample their signature track “Ante Up,” for Cena’s […]