Month: September 2024

Diddy Lawyer Responds After He Loses $100M Default Judgment To Michigan Inmate: Everything To Know

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Things couldn’t be going any worse for Diddy, especially now that a Michigan man who is currently incarcerated, Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, secured a $100M judgment against the music mogul, as first reported by the Detroit Metro-Times. Cardello-Smith accused Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a party in Detroit back in 1997. The judgment came after Combs failed to appear at a court hearing. This ultimately led the judge to hand down a default ruling in favor of Cardello-Smith. Unfortunately for Diddy, this is the tip of the iceberg regarding his legal issues. Over the past few months, lawsuits have piled on as he faces allegations of sexual assault.

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The Origins Of The Lawsuit

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 24: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Sean “Diddy” Combs performs onstage during the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Cardello-Smith, now 51, claims he crossed paths with Combs in the late 1990s while working in Detroit’s hospitality industry. According to Cardello-Smith’s claims, Combs drugged and assaulted him at a party around this time. Despite the incident happening over two decades ago, Cardello-Smith took legal action in 2024. Representing himself in court, Cardello-Smith, who is serving a 75-year-sentence for criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping, per USA Today, has a history of filing civil lawsuits, gaining notoriety as a self-taught student of law while serving time in the Michigan prison system.

The case gained momentum when Lenawee County Circuit Court Judge Anna Marie Anzalone granted Cardello-Smith a temporary restraining order against Combs in August. Judge Anzalone issued this order to prevent Combs from liquidating his assets before the court could rule on potential damages.

Combs’ Alleged Attempts To Settle

According to court documents, Combs allegedly tried to settle the case out of court. He reportedly offered Cardello-Smith $2.3 million to drop the lawsuit. Cardello-Smith also provided the courts with prison facility information, including alleged proof of Diddy’s name logged into the visitation records. However, Cardello-Smith rejected the offer and indicated that he wanted to proceed with the case. In a virtual court hearing, Cardello-Smith recounted a conversation with Combs where the music producer reportedly said, “You know how we get down.” Cardello-Smith told the judge that he responded to Diddy, saying, “I disagree with how you get down.”

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A Landmark Judgment

On September 9th, 2024, the court awarded Cardello-Smith a default judgment of $100M after Combs failed to appear for the virtual hearing. The court grants a default judgment when a defendant does not respond or fails to attend a legally required court proceeding. This could potentially be one of the largest judgments ever awarded to an inmate or a self-represented litigant in history.

Diddy’s Lawyer Responds 

Keith Ranieres lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, speaks to the press as he arrives at Brooklyn Federal Court on May 7, 2019, in New York. – The trial of Keith Raniere, a “self-help” guru who ran a secretive society of women sex slaves branded with his initials, begins Tuesday in New York, where his former female supporters may be called to testify against him. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Regardless of the judgment, it appears that Diddy and his legal team are ready to file an appeal. In a statement provided to the media, Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, strongly denied the allegations. “This man is a convicted felon and sexual predator, who has been sentenced on 14 counts of sexual assault and kidnapping over the last 26 years,” the statement reads. “His resume now includes committing a fraud on the court from prison, as Mr. Combs has never heard of him let alone been served with any lawsuit. Mr. Combs looks forward to having this judgment swiftly dismissed.”

Cardello-Smith’s lawsuit is just one in a series of legal issues facing Sean Combs in 2024. Over the past year, Combs has become the target of multiple lawsuits, many involving allegations of sexual assault or violence. These accusations have increasingly tarnished his once untouchable image as a music mogul, and the $100 million judgment only adds to the growing list of legal challenges he faces.
Earlier this year, a video leaked of Diddy assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, after the two reached a settlement in her lawsuit against him, where she accused him of physical and sexual abuse. Another bombshell lawsuit filed by producer Lil Rod similarly accused Diddy of abuse while claiming that the mogul did not pay him for the work on The Love Album. Furthermore, there have been rumors that Diddy could be subject to a federal investigation.

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Dave Grohl Welcomes A Baby Daughter, But Not With His Wife

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Dave Grohl has welcomed a fourth daughter, but this time, outside of his marriage. The Foo Fighter leader made the shocking announcement on his Instagram page on Tuesday. “I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her,” he wrote. “I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness. We’re grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together.” He turned comments off for the post.

In the wake of the announcement, fans noticed that his 18-year-old daughter Violet’s Instagram is deactivated, although it’s unclear when she took it down. In addition to Violet, Grohl shares Ophelia, 10, and Harper, 15, with his wife of two decades, Jordyn Blum.

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Dave Grohl Performs Roskilde Festival

US musician Dave Grohl of rock band Foo Fighters performs on the Orange Stage at Roskilde Festival on July 5, 2024, in Roskilde, Denmark. (Photo by Helle Arensbak / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT (Photo by HELLE ARENSBAK/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

Back in 2007, Grohl revealed how he met Blum during an interview with Q Magazine, as resurfaced by Uproxx. “Taylor [Hawkins] and I were hanging out at the Sunset Marquis whiskey bar,” he recalled at the time. “Taylor was the looker. I mean, girls would send him drinks. Some bombshell comes up and starts talking to Taylor. I was just out of a Tenacious D session. I’ve got Vans trainers on, no socks, dirty shorts and a dirty T-shirt, surrounded by beautiful Hollywood. She waved her friend Jordyn over. I was like, ‘Oh my God. Not a chance!’ So I’m just having some drinks and acting like a jackass. And by the end of the night I was pissed and I’m staring at her going, ‘You’re my future ex-wife.’ So she gave me her number: ‘Jordyn, your future ex-wife.’”

Dave Grohl Welcomes A Daughter

Check out Grohl’s announcement on Instagram below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dave Grohl on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Rich Homie Quan’s Father Says Funeral Service Will Be Open To The Public

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Today, we have been gathering more and more information about the tragic and bewildering passing of Rich Homie Quan. Just hours ago, we got word about what possibly caused his death. There’s been some speculation that it was a drug overdose; however, a death incident report from local authorities tells a different story. Accounts from the rapper’s brother, Andre Munford, and girlfriend, Amber Williams suggest that he somehow passed out while eating and choked on the food that was in his mouth. More details are sure to arise soon, but none of that really matters. We are all heartbroken over his loss and the father of the Atlanta MC knows that.

Its why Rich Homie Quan’s funeral is going to be open to everyone, according to Corey Lamar. Penn Live says that the original plans for the service were going to be private and abbreviated. This was so that the family could begin “the healing process” sooner. However, Mr. Lamar clearly did some thinking and felt that people who supported him in any way deserved the opportunity to come too.

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Rich Homie Quan’s Pops Encourages Fans To Attend The Funeral

“Without the fans, there would be no Quan,” he said. At this time, nothing else is known about the hard details. Mr. Lamar says information on the service “will be shared soon”, though. Fans online are pretty skeptical and/or not happy about this decision, as they feel strangers at a rapper’s funeral could get out of hand. At the end of the day, though, it’s up to the family and everyone should respect the decision they’ve gone with.

What are your thoughts on Wack 100 backing the decision to have Kendrick Lamar as the Super Bowl performer? Do you think he has a valid argument, why or why not? Where do you fall on this ongoing debate? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Wack 100, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, and the Super Bowl debate. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Slim Jxmmi Threatens To “Slap The ‘A Bay Bay’” Out Of Hurricane Chris Amid Super Bowl Argument

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Hurricane Chris and Slim Jxmmi have been trading shots on social media over the NFL’s choice to have Kendrick Lamar perform at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. After Chris compared the situation to his recent complaints about 50 Cent’s lineup to his Humor & Harmony festival in Shreveport, the Rae Sremmurd rapper trolled him on social media.

“So now you n****s understand it, huh? Same sh*t that I was just saying 50 Cent did in Shreveport, now it’s happening in New Orleans on a bigger scale,” Chris said. “People like Master P come in on it, so now everybody understand? I just made this same f*cking statement.” In response, Jxmmi commented: “BRUH! AINT NO WAY YOU STILL REACHING! [crying face emoji].” That prompted Chris to respond with, “@slimjxmmi mind yo business unless you wanna see these hands bruh on god what’s poppin,” to which Jxmmi threatened, “I’ll slap the ‘A Bay Bay’ out this n***a [100 emoji].”

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Slim Jxmmi Performs In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 23: Slim Jxmmi performs onstage during the 2024 ForbesBLK Summit concert at The Eastern on June 23, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage)

As for the rest of Chris’ argument, he explained: “When you come to the South, y’all gotta show more respect than this. We got our own culture here. N****s coming down here laughing, playing games, thinking they just gonna use their money and take over everything. It ain’t going down like that. We going back to that old f*cking law. You n****s stepping on turf gon’ do what you supposed to do, or you gon’ pack your sh*t up and get the f*ck on.”

Hurricane Chris & Slim Jxmmi Trade Shots

Chris is far from the only artist to take issue with the NFL choosing Kendrick Lamar for the Super Bowl. Cam’ron, Nicki Minaj, Master P, and more have all spoken out in support of Lil Wayne. Check out the back-and-forth below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Hurricane Chris, Slim Jxmmi, and the Super Bowl Halftime Show on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Wack 100 Offers Kendrick Lamar Some Rare Support Amid Super Bowl Debacle

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Lil Wayne fans have been coming out in droves over almost the last week thanks to one decision in particular. If you have been living under a rock, they are all furious over the NFL/JAY-Z/Roc Nation choosing to go with Kendrick Lamar for this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. The main reason why they are so upset is because of the New Orleans location for the 59th edition of the biggest stage in sports. Furthermore, it’s now the third time it’s been there, and he’s never been selected. To be realistic, though, his first real shot would have been in 2013. Prior to that the Super Bowl was in NOLA in 2002.

Overall, it’s fairly safe to say that more people are mad rather than happy to have Kendrick take centerstage. However, Wack 100 is daringly showing some support for the California rapper amid the heat of this debate. In a reshared clip on X, you can hear the manager and the rest of the panel passionately yelling and making their points as to who they feel deserved it more. To no surprise, Wack was all alone on this one, but he was able to get his point across through all of the screaming.

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Wack 100 Says People Are Mad About Kendrick Lamar Because He’s A Rapper

He says that the only reason people are frustrated is because he’s a rapper and that it has nothing to do with where he’s from. Some were arguing Taylor Swift and bringing up Beyonce’s show. However, Wack said no one batted an eye at Bey and same would have been true for Swift due to the genre they’re in. He also feels that the same would have been for Eminem? Although, Wack didn’t explain his reasoning for that one. He’s a rapper just like Wayne and Lamar. Regardless, it seems like he feels that the “Not Like Us” MC was deserving of this honor. He ruffled feathers here and we can only imagine how many more will be once they hear this.

What are your thoughts on Wack 100 backing the decision to have Kendrick Lamar as the Super Bowl performer? Do you think he has a valid argument, why or why not? Where do you fall on this ongoing debate? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Wack 100, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, and the Super Bowl debate. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Ari Lennox Reveals Why She’s Afraid To Expose The “Weird” Burglars Who Broke Into Her House

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Ari Lennox says she’s worried about exposing the people who broke into her home in Los Angeles because she doesn’t want them to come back for her again. She explained her reasoning to her followers on Instagram Live on Monday, as caught by The Jasmine Brand.

“The only reason I don’t post the f****** video and expose those weird people that did that to me is because I genuinely still be around LA and I don’t wanna be f****** looking over my shoulder. I genuinely don’t. I’ve never had beef that serious before. If people could come into my house and do that to me, I don’t know what else they would do.”

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Ari Lennox Performs During Essence Music Festival

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 05: Ari Lennox performs onstage during the 2024 Essence Music Festival at Caesars Superdome on July 05, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/WireImage)

In response to the explanation, fans on Instagram shared plenty of supportive messages. “The fact that folks are blaming the victim for choosing to live in a place that she chooses is assinine! Why not blame the coconut heads who violated her????” one user commented. Another wrote: “This Black Queen should be Protected and Respected. Love her.”

Ari Lennox Speaks Out

Lennox previously spoke out about the burglary on social media, earlier this summer. “I was renting a home in LA, n****s burglarized my home. Pepper sprayed my dogs and I wrote a song about it,” she said at the time. “It happened at a time where it’s like, ‘How the f**k did they know I had dogs? How the f**k did they know I wouldn’t be home? It was weird as f**k.’” Be on the lookout for further updates on Ari Lennox on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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