By Haitianbeatz (This is not legal advise, but information sharing, spoke to a couple of lawyers to compile this information) If you were counting down to the Feb 3, 2026 deadline for Haitian TPS, you weren’t alone. For many families, that date felt like a door about to close. The  latest TPS ruling  changes that timeline in an important way, but it doesn’t mean everyone can relax and ignore paperwork. Court orders can pause government plans, but USCIS rules, forms, and proof

By Moses St Louis A few years ago, I booked an unplugged show at Chloe’s in Brooklyn and invited Melly to perform. It was the first time I was going to see her sing live, and for a lot of the room, it was their first time too. Before she stepped up, I asked DJ Stakz about her singing. He didn’t give a speech, he just gave that nod that says, “Trust me.” Then Melly sang, and the crowd met her with real love, the kind you can feel in your chest. That night didn’t feel like a ra

By Haitianbeatz If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I bought the song, so I own everything,” you’ve heard the most common myth in music rights. The Maestro Brutus vs Richie dispute around Zenglen (as described in interviews) is a perfect case study because it shows how fast people mix up two different things:  owning the master recording  and owning the  songwriting (publishing) . Those aren’t the same. Buying one doesn’t automatically buy the other. Richie’s side, as describe

By Moses St Louis Earlier this afternoon, I attended another immigration meeting organized by the office of Councilwoman Rita Joseph and Life of Hope, a nonprofit community organization. I was invited by Merline Joseph from Councilwoman Rita Joseph’s office, and I’m glad I made the time. What stood out right away was how many different people showed up to support immigrant families. Elected officials, city agencies, health coverage support, and trusted immigration attorneys w

By Haitianbeatz Michael Lubin reached out to me this morning, not as a friend, but as my  private accountant , to say tax season has officially started on his end. That simple message matters more than people think. Once tax season kicks off, time moves fast. Paperwork piles up, deadlines get closer, and small mistakes can cost real money or cause delays. And every year, the rules shift in small ways that change what you need to report, what forms you’ll get, and what records

By Haitianbeatz When  Djakout #1  popped back into view after a long absence, it felt like a reset button. Fans missed the energy, the hits, and the feeling that the band could still own a stage anywhere they showed up. But almost as soon as the comeback buzz started, the same problem that has followed the group for years showed up again: division inside the core team. According to a credible source, the latest tension didn’t start with music, it started with money and contro