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Joe Budden is the hip hop podcaster. He has become one of the premiere media faces when it comes to discussing the genre. He's also being sued by a couple who live next door to him. TMZ confirmed that a suit has been filed by John and Yuliya Aksoy. The couple allege that Budden and his podcast staff have launched a "campaign of intimidation and retribution" against them after they complained about the ex rapper's behavior. They reportedly want Joe Budden to record his podcast elsewhere.
John and Yuliya Aksoy are being represented by attorney Thomas Mirigliano. Their suit claims that they had previously tried to confront Joe Budden about the excessive noise during his podcast recordings. They also raised concerns about Joe Budden's co-hosts leaving full ashtrays and weed in the common area, given that they have a daughter. John and Yuliya also filed complaint with the condo association, according to TMZ. The podcaster did not like this. He allegedly called Yuliya and accused her of being racist. This is where things got worse.
The couple allege that Budden threatened to expose them with a recording of the aforementioned racist remarks, but when asked to produce said evidence, nothing materialized. John and Yuliya claim that the podcast antics became more extreme after this confrontation. They claim Joe Budden played loud music and simulated the sound of gunshots on the night of October 19, 2024. They also claimed Budden poked fun at them during his podcast, referring to them as the "neighbors."
Nevermind the fact that the former rapper tried to get into the Aksoy residence while nude on December 4. Joe Budden has acknowledged this incident publicly, and even made light of it during episodes of his podcast. The footage even went semi-viral. Budden is not concerned, however. At least, that's what the podcaster's lawyer said. Nima Ameri reached out to TMZ after the Aksoy lawsuit was revealed, and she made it clear she was prepared to win. Ameri said the suit was merely "a money grab attempt by a person we believe to be a racist."
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Panic! At The Disco are preparing to release a special deluxe anniversary edition of A Fever You Can't Sweat Out.
The I Write Sins Not Tragedies icons marked the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking 2005 debut album during their performance at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas over the weekend, and have now confirmed the new edition.
On January 23, the group — originally formed by Brendon Urie, Spencer Smith, Ryan Ross and Brent Wilson — will unveil a limited edition box set that features a remastered version of the record.
The package, priced at £164.99 and available for pre-order, includes 11 unreleased demos and a vinyl pressing of 2006’s Live In Denver. The full live set has also been uploaded to YouTube.
On the band’s UK store, they shared a message:
“To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Panic! At The Disco’s seminal debut album, this limited edition box set brings together a comprehensive time capsule celebrating the record's impact.
This release includes the original album remastered for the first time ever, 11 unreleased demos, plus the legendary 2006 Live In Denver performance — never before released on vinyl or CD.
The box set also includes a 12-page zine with never before seen photos from the era, a sticker set, a door hanger, and a paper doll set.”
By 2023, the band had essentially become a solo project for Urie. Their final show was held in Manchester, UK, where the frontman said: “Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin.
“We’ve been trying to keep it to ourselves, though some of you may have heard… Sarah and I are expecting a baby very soon!
The prospect of being a father and getting to watch my wife become a mother is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to this next adventure.”
Panic! returned to the stage at WWWY over the weekend, performing A Fever You Can't Sweat Out in full alongside fan favorites like This Is Gospel and Nine in the Afternoon.
To end the night, they performed I Write Sins Not Tragedies once again, as Smith reunited with Urie for the emotional closing moment.
