Stereogum — In 2007, the nephew of Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdy sued Jay Z and Timbaland, claiming that their 1999 hit “Big Pimpin'” sampled Hamdy’s 1957 song “Khosara Khosara” without permission. The case finally went to trial last year, but before ... more info

E! Online — If you haven't heard of Jane Zhang yet, you may want to study up. Fresh off announcing her upcoming album/collaboration with Timbaland, the Chinese pop artist has... more info

Chorus.fm — In a recent interview with the BBC, Justin Timberlake mentions that he’s been in the studio working on new music with Timbaland, Pharrell Williams and Max Martin. The post Justin Timberlake Working With Pharrell, Timbaland, and Max Martin appeared... more info

Idolator — JT and his usual band of heavy-hitters. more info

411 Mania — He was on the songwriting team... more info

AllHipHop — NEW SONGWRITERS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT IN FOR SEASON 3 The post Rodney Jerkins & Ester Dean Replace Timbaland On The Music Team For ‘Empire’ appeared first on Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos | Allhiphop. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Timbaland’s futuristic hip-hop has been the backbone of Fox’s hit series “Empire” for each of its first two seasons. Now the acclaimed producer is leaving the show.  In a report in Billboard, show executives announced tha... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Timbaland’s futuristic hip-hop has been the backbone of Fox’s hit series “Empire” for each of its first two seasons. Now the acclaimed producer is leaving the show.  In a report in Billboard, show executives announced tha... more info

Idolator — The music producer leaves his role as music supervisor for the show. more info

NME — Rodney Jerkins will now create the music on Fox’s hip-hop soap more info