James Brown

Disagreements Prevent James Brown’s Body from Being Buried
The Godfather of Soul still has not been laid to rest, even though he passed away on Christmas Day.

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Godfather of Soul's Body Spirited Away
Bickering over the estate - and the body - of the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown, who died on Christmas Day, reached a new peak with the filing of his will, which made no provision for the woman who claims to be his widow, or their five-year-old son, James Junior.

Legal Tussle Delays Brown Burial
Four funeral services attended by pop stars, civil rights leaders and tens of thousands of fans gave James Brown a send-off in keeping with his status as one of the music world's greatest showmen.

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James Brown, A.K.A. The hardest working man in show business. A.K.A. The most sampled artist in hip hop history, has left the stage at age 73.

Daughters sue the Godfather of Soul
James Brown may be the Godfather of Soul, but he is also the father of two daughters who are taking him to court. The musical legend is being sued for royalties by his daughters, who claim that they helped him write hit songs when aged three and six.