SEAN PAUL - THE YOUNGBLOODZ SUE SONY BMG

Rappers THE YOUNGBLOODZ have filed a $50 million (GBP25.6 million) lawsuit against Sony BMG Music Entertainment, claiming the record label failed to hand over royalty payments for songs downloaded online. Hip-hop stars SEAN PAUL and J-BO - who were previously signed to LaFace Records - released just one album on Sony BMG, their greatest hits collection STILL GRIPPIN' THA GRAIN in November 2006, according to AllHipHop.com. The duo are currently pursuing solo projects, with Sean Paul reported to be signing with CAM'RON's Diplomat Records as part of their new Dipset South Records.