Subscriber Sues Kanye West and Tidal over "The Life of Pablo Rollout"

Kanye West's The Life of Pablo album reportedly doubled TIDAL's subscriptions, in part, because it was promoted as an exclusive release. One of the subscribers is taking the rapper and streaming service to court, the Associated Press reports.

Justin Baker-Rhett is one of the two million subscribers who signed up for the streaming service for West's album. He is upset that he paid $9.99 per month and filed a lawsuit today (April 18) because he feels tricked after the album was released to Spotify and Apple Music weeks after West ranted on Twitter that the album would never be available anywhere else but TIDAL. Besides the money, he is concerned that the company now has the subscribers' personal information, including credit card information.

Barack Obama Invites Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross and Others to Discuss the "My Brother's Keeper" Initiative

US President, Barack Obama invited Nicki Minaj, J. Cole, DJ Khaled, Alicia Keys, Rick Ross and Pusha T among other Hip Hop notables to the White House to discuss the "My Brother's Keeper" initiative and criminal justice reform on Friday (April 15).

The meeting wasn't publicly announced however, it was confirmed by the Associated Press.

Nigeria: Airlines may Cancel Scheduled Flights as Scarcity of Jet A1 Fuel Bites Harder

Airline operators in Nigeria have urged passengers to expect more delays or cancelled flights as the scarcity of aviation fuel, known as Jet A1, bites harder, adding that scheduled operations may stop altogether, unless more fuel is delivered in the next few days.

According to reports, since last week, domestic airlines have faced severe challenges sourcing aviation fuel for their scheduled flights.

Earthquake kills 238, injures 1,500 in Ecuador

About  238 people have been confirmed dead, with hundreds injured after a 7.8-magnitude quake rocked the central coast of Ecuador, Sky News reports. A state of emergency had been declared in six provinces and the government said the death toll was expected to rise.

Ricardo Peñaherrera of Quito’s emergency management office said no fewer than 1,500 people were injured.

#Panama Papers: Offshore Companies Linked to Nigeria Ex- Senate Leader

According to the German publication  Panama Papers, at least eight offshore companies in the British Virgin Island have been linked to the immediate past Senate President, David Mark, in a secret assets scam.

The German newspaper had on Monday released the Panama Papers, the biggest leak in the history of data journalism, publishing online 11.5 million documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, which showed how prominent people including the family of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, a former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, Argentinian footballer, Lionel Messi and criminals hid money using anonymous shell corporations across the world.

MasterCard launches IQ Series to Minimize False Payment

Reinforcing its commitment towards a secure cashless environment and superior experience through secure and innovative solutions, MasterCard launched the IQ Series at its Global Risk Leadership Conference in Dubai on Monday. 

Designed to harness real-time insights and intelligence, MasterCard IQ Series’ suite of solutions empower card issuers and merchants to authorize transactions with increased accuracy and limit fraudulent activity. The solution is now available to financial institutions, businesses and merchants across the Middle East and Africa.

Iggy Azalea Hit with a Tax Lien for $400,000

Iggy Azalea has been hit with a tax lien for $400,000, according to TMZ.

The publication reports that the Australian-born rapper owes $391,056.55 in unpaid income taxes from 2014, the same year Azalea dropped her Grammy-nominated debut album, The New Classic.

The LP, which earned a 2.5 out of 5 rating from HipHopDX, sold 52,392 units during its first week.

Panama: Lionel Messi's Family Denies tax evasion Allegations after Barcelona's Star named in Scandal

The family of Lionel Messi has denied that he was involved in tax evasion after the Barcelona star emerged as one of many personalities accused of shady offshore dealings in the Panama Papers scandal.

Messi named in Panama Papers scandal alongside likes of Iceland PM, sports celebrities and movie stars

His family says Panama company is 'totally inactive' and 'never had any funds or any open accounts'

Messi has previously fought tax fraud charges in separate case in Spain

Chelseas Football Club Appoints Antonio Conto as New Head Coach

Chelsea have confirmed Antonio Conte will become their new head coach following the conclusion of the 2016 European Championship.

Current Italy coach Conte signed a three-year deal with the reigning Premier League champions on Monday and becomes the 10th boss to take charge of Chelsea since Roman Abramovich completed his takeover of the club in 2003.

Nigerian Troops Capture 6 Terrorists at Boboshe and Kadawu - Pictures

Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison, Army Headquarters Strike Group (AHQ SG) accompanied by some Civilian JTF on fighting patrol to Boboshe, Garna, Kyare, Kadawu, Gineba and Ajiri arrested 6 Boko Haram terrorists and recovered Improvised Explosive (IED) making devices today, Sunday 4th April 2016.

Although the fighting patrol team found Boboshe village virtually empty, they however recovered 8 industrial gas cylinders and 5 regular gas cylinders at a Primary School being used for IED making and also recovered a Pickup vehicle.

Upsurge in Shopping Malls will Boost Nigerian Economy – Ibukun Efuntayo & Co

Against the backdrop of an increase in the number of shopping malls in the country in recent times, one of Nigeria’s foremost real estate companies and Manager of the Lagos City Mall, Ibukun Efuntayo & Co has said the increase was good for the Nigerian economy. 

Since the beginning of this year, more than five upscale shopping malls have opened shops in the country while some existing ones are expanding their outlets across the length and breadth of the country.

Messi, Platini Mentioned in Offshore Financial Dealings

Disgraced FIFA official and UEA Boss Michel Platini and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi were amongst the names found Sunday in leaked documents which reveal offshore financial dealings.

‘The Panama Papers’ claim the law firm of a FIFA ethics watchdog had business relationships with three men recently indicted in football’s global corruption scandal.

South Africa's Top Court Orders President Zuma to Refund $15million state Funds

South Africa’s top court on Thursday has ruled that President Jacob Zuma must refund the $15million state funds he used to renovate his private home. According to the court, Zuma defied the constitution.

The 11 justices of the Constitutional Court unanimously ruled that the President should reimburse some of the sum spent on the renovations, the amount of which will be determined by the national treasury.

Nas Team up with Ghostbusters to Create Special Clothing Line

HIPHOPDX has revealed that American lyricist Nas' HSTRY Clothing has teamed up with Ghostbusters to create a special collaborative clothing line inspired by the film, which makes its debut in theaters July 15 starring Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Melissa McCarthy.

Nas announced the collaboration with Ghostbusters while filming at Sony Pictures' lot in Culver City, California with HYPEBEAST.

Jay Z Sues 'TIDAL' Former Owners for $15million

Americanh super rapper and Business mogul Jay Z is suing TIDAL's former owners. Jay Z is  claiming that the former owners of the music streaming company were untruthful about the amount of subscribers the streaming service had upon selling the company to him.

According to Music Business Worldwide, Jay Z is seeking $15 million from the former shareholders of Aspiro, the parent company of TIDAL. This translates to about 100 million Norwegian Krone. The Rap mogul acquired the streaming service for a reported $57 million. He was told that TIDAL had 530,000 subscribers as of January 2015 and now says that figure was "misleading."