
Some of the biggest stars in the music industry are making headlines because of the battles they’re waging trying to get control of their music and get paid what they deserve. Others are fending off claims the creations actually belong to someone else. With music streaming a booming, multi-billion dollar business, there’s clearly a lot on the line.

The murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in November 2021 shocked his city and the hip-hop community. The killing was even more difficult to understand because Dolph was loved by so many for his genuine commitment to his community. Ultimately, that love helped authorities capture his accused killers.

Travis Scott is one of the world’s most famous hip-hop superstars as well as a beloved figure in his hometown of Houston. He has resisted being typecast and has earned millions of fans around the world with his hypnotic rhythms and galvanizing high-energy performances. But somehow his annual Astroworld music festival turned deadly on Nov. 5, 2021, at NRG Park in Houston. How could it all go so wrong?