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1. Afroman Trial Wraps After He Defends Mocking Cops Who Raided Home: ‘I Got Freedom of Speech’

   Jurors are now deliberating in an unusual lawsuit filed against the "Because I Got High" rapper by police officers who raided his home.

2. ‘Sinners’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtracks Up in Streams and Sales Following Big Oscars Wins

   This week's Trending Up looks at gains experienced by two big Oscar-winning flicks and their respective soundtracks, and viral moments for a couple decades-separated dance-pop hits.

3. Lorde Reveals Her 17-Year Record Deal Has Come to an End, Says She’s Ready for a ‘Clean Slate’

   The change has left the singer with "a feeling of openness and possibility," she says.

4. Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar

   A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.

5. Hip Hop 4 Peace Launches #KickRacism Global Alliance: ‘An Action Platform Driving Real Change’

   Propelled by decisions affecting 2026 World Cup, the new initiative kicks off its first event March 27.

6. BMG Sues Anthropic, Entering AI Copyright Battlefield: ‘Egregious Law-Breaking’

   The music company alleges the company's popular AI chatbot Claude was trained on unlicensed compositions and now spits out infringing lyrics.

7. The Perfect Music Festival Essential? Stanley’s Inventive New Water Bottle Clutch

   The hybrid style marries form and function and is available in three colorways on the brand's website.

8. Jay-Z Announces Two Yankee Stadium Shows Celebrating ‘Reasonable Doubt’ & ‘The Blueprint’ Anniversaries

   Hov is back outside.

9. Why Mark Cuban Thinks Music Is (Basically) ‘the Worst Industry Ever’ for Investors

   On the new episode of Billboard's On the Record podcast, Cuban discusses how agentic AI, prediction markets and lower drug costs can impact the industry.

10. Rocío Dúrcal’s Iconic 1991 Mexico City Concert to Premiere in Cinemas Across Latin America & Spain for 20th Anniversary of Her Passing

    Under the title Rocío Dúrcal, 20 Años Sin Ti, the film will be screened in over 200 theaters.