R. Kelly Drops New Summertime Anthem, ‘Backyard Party’ – Tha Wire

RapUp.com reports the Pied Piper is back with a summertime banger and he's got a new album on the way.  R. Kelly is keeping everyone steppin' with another feel-good vibe with his new track “Backyard Party.”  Take a listen below and let us know what you think.

I must say, it's alright with me.  I'm ready to get my party on after hearing that!  One things for sure the Chi-Town superstar keeps it breezy with the new track and there's more to come.  Word has it, "Backyard Party" is just a sample.  His last album, Black Panties dropped in 2013 and it looks like Kellz is ready to break fans off with something step to once again.

So be on the lookout, R. Kelly's new album Buffet, is due Sept. 25.  In the meantime, a third person has come forward claiming the story line for the hit FOX drama Empire, was their idea.

As previously reported, there's already two lawsuits pending against the TV drama's creator Lee Daniels and Terrence Howard.  Legal docs on both cases have similar claims, and seeking damages from $300 million to $1 billion dollars.  Now AllHipHop reports Marvin Gaye's son, Marvin Gaye III, is throwing his hat in the ring.

Gaye III claims Empire was his idea and that he registered the script for it in 2010, with the Writers Guild of America.  The Motown legends son says he pitched the show to different network execs, including some whom supposedly had ties to Lee Daniels.   Gaye named his series Diamonds & Ballads and calling it the "black Dynasty."

He said he based the show on the lives of his own family as well as Berry Gordy’s.  He claims Daniels confessed to stealing his idea while being interviewed by the NewYork Times when he unknowingly discribed the show as a “black Dynasty.” 

Wow, talk about drama!  Keep you posted on this one folks.  For more on Tha Wire LISTEN LIVE to The Peoples Station now.  Plus, find out what celebs are celebrating birthdays today.