Month: February 2024

Jane Doe Fights to Maintain Anonymity Amid Legal Battle Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

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In a legal saga that continues to unfold, Jane Doe, who filed a lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs over an alleged sexual assault dating back to 2003, is pleading with a New York judge to protect her identity. Last month, Diddy filed a motion seeking to prevent Doe from proceeding anonymously with her lawsuit, sparking a heated debate over privacy and public scrutiny.

According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, Jane Doe argues that Diddy’s motive for unmasking her is solely to publicly malign her, as she is also a victim of separate wrongdoings that occurred nearly two decades after the events underlying the lawsuit. Doe, who initially filed her lawsuit in December 2023 using the pseudonym Jane Doe, asserts that revealing her identity would only serve to expose her to further scrutiny and potential harm.

Doe’s case is the latest in a string of legal complaints involving Diddy, including a shocking assault lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. In her lawsuit, Doe alleges that Diddy, along with ex-Bad Boy president Harve Pierre and a third man, sexually assaulted her in 2003 when she was in the 11th grade. She claims to have met Pierre and the third man at a Detroit club before being taken on a private jet to meet Diddy, where the alleged assault took place.

In her response to Diddy’s motion, Doe argues that there is no valid reason for her name to be revealed and refutes the notion that disclosing her identity would prompt relevant witnesses to come forward with evidence that could “shatter her claims.” She dismisses this as a tactic aimed at undermining her case and protecting Diddy’s interests.

As the legal proceedings continue, Doe’s fight to maintain her anonymity underscores the complexities and challenges faced by survivors of sexual assault navigating the legal system. With a judge yet to rule on Diddy’s motion, the outcome remains uncertain, leaving Doe in a precarious position as she seeks justice while safeguarding her privacy and well-being.

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Tyla Gets A Taste Of Sweet Revenge In Her New ‘Truth Or Dare’ Video

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We are just a month out from Tyla‘s self-titled debut album. Over the past few months, the Afrofusion superstar has gone viral with her globally-inspired songs, and her incredible choreography. One of her newest singles, “Truth Or Dare,” has become an instant fan favorite. Tonight (February 2), Tyla has finally shared the much-anticipated “Truth Or Dare” video.

In the “Truth Or Dare” video, Tyla meets up with a troublesome ex, with whom, she embarks on a disastrous car trip. Unbothered, Tyla can be seen riding with her hair flowing free out of the window. But by the end of the video — and without spoiling it — we see Tyla gets her revenge.

As Tyla’s debut album is near, she is gearing up for a world takeover. In an interview with Complex, Tyla expressed her dreams to become a household name within music.

“I come from a very small place, a little city in South Africa all the way at the bottom of Africa, the tip,” she said. “And literally, I was just a girl with a dream, a girl that didn’t really have much examples… like this wasn’t really possible at that age when I was coming up as an artist, it wasn’t something that was realistic and I made it a reality. We need an African pop star, and hopefully I’m that one.”

You can see the video for “Truth Or Dare” above.

Tyla is out 3/1 via Epic. FInd more information here.

Lil Yachty Continues To Showcase His Musical Versatility With His New Single, ‘A Cold Sunday’

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Lil Yachty continues to push the envelope with his sounds. Tonight (February 2), the multifaceted musician has shared “A Cold Sunday,” his trippy, psychedelic new single, continuing the sounds he created with his last album, Let’s Start Here.

Over groovy guitars, Yachty reminds of his rap chops, reiterating how much he’s evolved as an artist.

“It’s a cold Sunday to complain / I hold it in until it rain / I fought demons after fame / I spent millions on terrain,” he raps on the song’s chorus.

In the song’s accompanying video, Yachty is seen through some kaleidoscopic images, as he raps along to what’s sure to be his next viral hit.

Yachty’s last album, Let’s Start Here, was one of the most acclaimed of 2023. And it looks fans won’t have to wait too much longer for new music. In an interview with Complex, Yachty shared that he has lots of new music underway for the near future.

“Making Let’s Start Here took time,” Yachty said. “Every day. But I think about it every day and I’m so excited to start the next album. But I’m just having fun making raps though, and tons of shit that I’m into putting out. I’m so excited as to what I have next and I got some things, I got some things in the pipeline, and it’s coming real soon.”

You can watch the video for “A Cold Sunday” above.

Usher And Pheelz Find Themselves In ‘Ruin’ Over Women On Their Globally-Inspired New Single

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We are just over a week out from Usher‘s sure-to-be iconic Super Bowl performance. On the same day, the illustrious singer will drop his new album, Coming Home. Ahead of the album, Usher has shared a new single, “Ruin.”

The Afrofusion-influenced song features Usher smitten over a special woman. So much so, he can’t imagine the idea of answering the phone to someone else, or giving any of his time to another.

“Wake up in the mornin’ / A different girl be on my line / Constantly be callin’ every day, I still decline / See? This exactly what you did / You ruined me for everybody / You ruined me for everybody,” sings Usher on the song’s chorus.

Nigerian singer Pheelz gives the song a bit of international flair with a verse of his own, wondering how he became taken over by love.

“I be learnin’ tricks where you put the money / ‘Cause back then I was very lonely / I still am, I’m just tryna find peace every day / My heart is on holiday,” sings Pheelz on his verse.

You can listen to “Ruin” above.

Coming Home is out 2/9 via mega/gamma. Find more information here.

Pheelz is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.