Nicki Minaj Releases 'Big Foot' Diss Track Aimed At Megan Thee Stallion, Fans Reject It

Megan Thee Stallion Sued by Cameraman Alleging Hostile Work Environment

Megan Thee Stallion Sued by Cameraman , Alleging Hostile Work Environment. Emilio Garcia, a cameraman who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, filed a lawsuit against the rapper in Los Angeles on April 24, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. Emilio Garcia, a cameraman who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, filed a lawsuit against the rapper in Los Angeles on April 24, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The suit also names Megan Thee Stallion Entertainment, Inc., Hot Girl Touring, LLC, and Roc Nation. Garcia claims that Megan had sex with someone in a moving car that he was in while touring Spain in 2022. Garcia says he couldn't get out of the car and "was embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the whole ordeal.". Megan allegedly asked Garcia the next day if he was in the car. . When he said yes, she allegedly said, "Don't ever discuss what you saw.". The cameraman also claims that Megan called him a "fat b****" and said "spit your food out.". Garcia goes on to say that he was wrongfully classified as an independent contractor, which "deprived him of healthcare and overtime pay," according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The suit also claims that Garcia could not work for anyone else and was required to have 24/7 availability. His contract was terminated in 2023, which he claims was retaliation for complaining about harassment and pay. Plaintiff grapples with mounting anxiety, depression, and physical distress stemming from the toxic work environment, compounded by the trauma of unpaid work, Via lawsuit. Alex Sprio, Megan's attorney, issued a statement. This is an employment claim for money — with no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her. We will deal with this in court, Alex Sprio, Megan's attorney, to 'The Hollywood Reporter'

Musicians Sign Open Letter Warning About AI Threat to Artists

Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists. The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.". The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.". Working musicians are already struggling to make ends meet in the streaming world, and now they have the added burden of trying to compete with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement. The unethical use of generative AI to replace human artists will devalue the entire music ecosystem — for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement. Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi. Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi. Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi. Norah Jones, Chuck D. Norah Jones, Chuck D. Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Make no mistake: we believe that, when used responsibly, AI has enormous potential to advance human creativity and in a manner that enables the development and growth of new and exciting experiences for music fans everywhere. , Via open letter. Unfortunately, some platforms and developers are employing AI to sabotage creativity and undermine artists, songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter. We must protect against the predatory use of AI to steal professional artists’ voices and likenesses, violate creators’ rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter