AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMusic Production Loss: Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith (real name Brytavious Chambers), behind Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and Drake’s “Nonstop,” was found dead at 29 in Nashville; police say no foul play is suspected pending an autopsy. Live & Touring: Rolling Stone launches its first-ever July 4 festival, “Stateside,” headlined by Noah Kahan at Hutton Brickyards, with a full lineup plus fireworks. Fan Culture Debate: Olivia Rodrigo reignited the front-row dignity fight after saying she’s “smelled” fans wearing diapers to hold spots, comparing it to the New Year’s Eve ball drop. Rights & Platforms: Elon Musk’s X asked a court to dismiss a $250M+ music publishers’ copyright case, arguing a Supreme Court Cox ruling forecloses the remaining claim. AI & Music: A new report highlights how AI datasets may include millions of songs taken for training, adding pressure on how music rights are handled in AI development. Industry Legal Watch: A New York judge ruled Russell Simmons must face a Def Jam rape lawsuit in state court, keeping discovery alive.
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