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• SWV Will Use Michael Jackson Sample on 'Verzuz' Despite Potential Backlash May 6, 2021
  The ladies from SWV aren't backing down from playing their famous Michael Jackson sample in an upcoming "Verzuz" matchup ... telling us they wouldn't be there without him. Tamara "Taj" Johnson and Leanne "Lelee" Lyons joined us on "TMZ Live"… Permalink
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• Silento Requests $25k Bond in GA Murder Case, Mentally Ready to Be Home May 6, 2021
  5/6 -- Silento tells TMZ ... he's mentally ready to come back home and be with his family. He tells us he believes this is a great time to show society that he can be a positive role model. As for his current mental state ... the rapper tells us… Permalink
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• Childish Gambino Sued for Allegedly Stealing 'This is America' from 'Made in America' May 6, 2021
  Childish Gambino's "This is America" is a blatant ripoff of a track that sounds similar, has a similar name and was all over the Internet almost 2 years before the rapper's smash hit was released ... so claims a musician in a new lawsuit. Emelike… Permalink
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• Quavo & Saweetie Avoid Criminal Charges for Elevator Fight May 6, 2021
  If Quavo and Saweetie weren't broken up, they might be celebrating together -- neither of them will face criminal charges for their elevator altercation ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us ... the case was referred to the L.A. City… Permalink
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