It’s no secret that Trevor George Smith Jr., otherwise known to the world as Busta Rhymes, is one of the most decorated artists in Hip-Hop history. However, who do we have to thank for that?

For many people, their first introduction to Teyana Taylor was during her appearance on MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16″ in 2007. For nearly two decades since the episode’s release, the Harlem native has blossomed into one of today’s top multi-hyphenates as a singer, dancer, actress, creative director — you name it. Taylor has found great success in all of her endeavors. However, the early stage of her career as a teenager appears to have started off on rocky ground.

Once 6LACK had the freedom and backing to push out his creative vision under Love Renaissance (LVRN), it catapulted his career in the music industry. Released in 2016, the R&B artist’s debut album, “Free 6lack,” went on to become certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 6LACK’s Gold sophomore album, “East Atlanta Love Letter,” was a successful follow-up. What’s more, his album, “Since I Have a Lover,” is set to drop on March 24.

Mase has been outspoken for a long time on the alleged harm Diddy has caused to Bad Boy Records’ artists. "Thank you Puff, you know he paid for that right? I got you n****, I heard you loud and clear." – Mase Clearly Mase and Diddy still not on good terms 😂 pic.twitter.com/nFzvod4CUd — NigelDPresents (@NigelDPresents) May 15, 2022 Now, it appears that the rapper himself may not be in the clear when it comes to his track record as a businessman.

What would you sacrifice in order to pivot the trajectory of your career? For 2 Chainz, it cost him a hefty bag. According to Complex, the rapper had signed to Ludacris’ record label, Disturbing the Peace, with his former rap partner Dolla Boy as a duo — known as Playaz Circle. After gaining insight on how to prosper in the industry as a budding artist at the time, he decided that he wanted out of his initial deal and to take off in the game on his own terms. 2 Chainz eventually was able to get out of his Disturbing tha Peace deal, but he shared on an episode of “Drink Champs” that he had to pay up first. “I woke up and called [Ludacris] and said, ‘I don’t want to be on the label anymore.’ Then they said, ‘You can’t do that. You can’t just get off a label like that.’ … They thought I was about to go sign with Cash Money because I had a strong relationship with Tune at the time,” he shared. He continued: “I been around ’Cris, I been around Wayne, and then I’m learning I can really do...

Karlie Redd is the latest from “Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta” to secure a major win in the music industry. The reality TV star has signed a global multi-million dollar deal with “cryptocurrency label” Legacy Records, a record label that pays its artists in cryptocurrency, according to a press release. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Legacy Records (@legacyrecords) The new signee is Legacy Records’ first female artist. Earlier this month, the label hosted an exclusive red-carpet dinner event in Atlanta to kick off Redd’s record deal and to preview her new music. The guest lineup included fellow “Love & Hip-Hop” stars Rasheeda and Kirk Frost and Jhonni Blaze, as well as entertainment lawyer Navarro Gray , Chief Creative Officer Walid Azami , Redd’s manager Ryan Fionda and the label’s CEO Keishia McLeod. “What intrigued me most about Karlie is her hustle and versatility,” McLeod said in the press release. “ It’s admiring because she truly understands the importance of a...