Usher vs. Chris Brown, Bill Ackman Targets UMG & Rap's Next Problem | R&R Ep. 132
About this episode
The episode discusses Bill Ackman's impact on Universal Music Group and features a comparison between Usher and Chris Brown, along with various music industry updates.
Bill Ackman targets Universal Music Group — and it might change your Spotify bill. We break it down, then go record-for-record on Usher vs. Chris Brown. Plus: Red Bull Records shuts down, Kanye's UK ban, Isaiah Rashad's album incoming, TDE's roster problem, rap's "who's next" crisis, and two Tupac songs to close it out.
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Host: Rhythm and Rhymes
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Organizations: Universal Music Group, Red Bull Records, TDE
Books & works: Tupac
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