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Megan Thee Stallion is no stranger to allegations concerning copyright infringement in her music. She's dodged these accusations before, and now she has a new one to address.
They come from Ivy K, a fellow Houston femcee who claims Meg stole her 2024 song "It's Whateva" for her brand new single "Whenever." Ivy went on Instagram Live and alleged Megan's team reached out to her about a month ago and went through with their "remix" without Ivy's approval or knowledge.
In the Instagram clip below from The Neighborhood Talk, you can hear both songs for yourself. They sonically sound very distinct in many areas, with the main similarity being the hook. "B***h it’s whatever / H*e, it’s whatever" is Ivy K's track, whereas "It’s whenever, b***h / It’s whatever, h*e" is Megan Thee Stallion's. Some fans in the comments section under the post below pointed out how Khia's 2008 track "It's Whatever" predates both tracks.
As such, many people called this an original sample or interpolation that both Houston artists referenced, whether purposely or otherwise. Also, these are popular sayings delivered in different tempos and flows, so the connection seems flimsy. However, all of that could change if Ivy K provides proof of Megan's team reaching out. At the end of the day, this is sadly not an uncommon practice in the music industry, even when it's clean play.
Nevertheless, Megan Thee Stallion is building new album hype these days, albeit with no release date or official announcement. In fact, she recently revealed a dream collaborator of hers for her next project.
"I see Doechii, b***h, I love Doechii," Tina Snow expressed in a social media clip. "I do want to do a song with Doechii. That is on my album wishlist. But I really have no song right now. I feel like Doechii is the kind of person that you’d have to be in the studio to make a song with. I would like to hear a beat that she would like to rap over. Also, challenging myself to rap over beats I would not normally rap over, without losing myself."
As Megan Thee Stallion's legal battles diminish, she seems more than ready to show off her consistency and skill. We'll see whether Ivy K offers anything else to try to change that perception.
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Sir Elton John performed for his largest crowd since stepping away from touring in 2023, taking the stage at the 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.
The 78-year-old icon was in top form as he delivered a spectacular 90-minute performance at Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday (05.10.25), just after British Mercedes driver George Russell claimed victory.
Over 70,000 people filled The Padang stage area to enjoy a 16-song set packed with timeless favorites like Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting, Bennie And The Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, and I’m Still Standing.
It was Elton’s biggest live appearance since finishing his historic Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour two years earlier.
In the time since, Elton has faced challenges with his eyesight, but he refuses to let that slow him down.
The Your Song star, who ended his touring career to focus on family life with his husband David Furnish and their sons Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12, suffered a serious eye infection last July that left him blind in his right eye and with limited sight in his left.
He told The Times in April, “It’s upsetting. You feel emotional, but you have to accept it because I’m fortunate to have the life I do. I still have my wonderful family, and I can still see a bit out of here [left eye], so you just tell yourself to carry on.”
Speaking earlier about his struggle with vision loss, Elton shared with The Guardian, “I’m always an optimist. My eyesight isn’t great right now. There are days when I feel down, but then I remind myself how lucky I am. I’ve gained a new admiration for people living with sight loss, but I’ve got a good life and hope my vision gets better. I’ve overcome addiction, health problems, and I always find a way to stand up and move forward.”
Elton John's Singapore Grand Prix setlist:
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting
Bennie And The Jets
I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
Tiny Dancer
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Philadelphia Freedom
Rocket Man
Levon
Candle In The Wind
Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
The Bitch Is Back
Crocodile Rock
I’m Still Standing
Your Song
Cold Heart
