Month: September 2024

NBA Great Carmelo Anthony Named As Keynote Speaker For MJBizCon, World’s Largest Cannabis Industry Event

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Carmelo Anthony at Carmelo Anthony Kehinde Wiley Dinner Hosted by GREY GOOSE

As reported by Black Cannabis Magazine, MJBizCon, the largest, most established cannabis business conference and expo in the world, welcomes NBA legend and entrepreneur, Carmelo (Melo) Anthony to the main stage, Wednesday December 4, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
 
The 10-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Anthony has continued his winning streak off the court with an expansive business portfolio committed to supporting underserved communities and bringing diverse voices into the industries he enters.  Alongside Jesce Horton and Brandon Drew Jordan Pierce, Anthony recently co-founded Grand National, a one-of-a kind agency designed to empower cannabis companies who share their passion for culture, cultivation, and community. The first brand under the agency is STAYME7O Cannabis which leverages expertise of the organization and embodies the Grand National mission of empowering ventures aligned with their values including increasing diversity and representation in the cannabis industry.
 
This moderator-led panel discussion, Empowerment + Innovation: Reshaping the cannabis landscape while championing diversity and inclusion to propel community and culture forward, will highlight the transformative initiative being pioneered by the Grand National team to drive change through innovative practices that not only enhance the cannabis industry but also prioritize community engagement and cultural inclusivity.
 
This dynamic agency leverages the combined expertise of Anthony’s business acumen,      Horton’s unparalleled cannabis experience, and Pierce’smarketing savvy to equip its brands with the resources, sales, and marketing muscle needed to succeed. Together they will share strategies that promote diversity and inclusion, showcasing real-world examples of how these efforts are creating a more equitable cannabis industry.
 
Join us for this exploration of empowerment, innovation, and social responsibility in cannabis and how it is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Cannabis industry expert Zoe Wilder will lead this timely discussion.

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Former Bad Boy Artist Shyne Distances Himself From Diddy, Who He Claims ‘Destroyed My Life’

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Moses Barrow Shyne 2021
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Diddy is on people’s minds right now, given that his sex trafficking and other charges are still fresh news. Now, a former associate has offered his perspective on the situation.

Shyne (real name Moses Barrow) spoke about Diddy with the media yesterday (September 18). As a rapper, Shyne — who is now a politician, currently the Leader Of The Opposition in the Belize House Of Representatives — was signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy Records. In June 2001, he was convicted of assault and sentenced to 10 years in prison, over an incident at a nighclub that involved Diddy.

When Shyne spoke about Diddy, he distanced himself from his former boss, who he said “pretty much sent me to prison” and “destroyed my life.” He said:

“When I was an 18-year-old kid, just wanting to do nothing other than make my mother proud and make Belize proud and do what all of us wanted to do: be recognized for my talent and take over the world, I was defending him, and he turned around and called witnesses to testify against me. He contributed… he pretty much sent me to prison. That is the context by which you must always describe that relationship. Yes, I forgave, I moved on, but let us not pretend as if I was in Miami for Thanksgiving and Christmas. […]

So, let us not lose sight of what the cold, hard facts are. This was not someone who I vacationed with and who he and I enjoyed this great, intimate relationship of brotherhood. This is someone who destroyed my life, and who I forgave, and who I moved on and for the better interest of Belize, because he was in a position at that time to give scholarships and to maybe invest, I would not deny attempting to bring the investment to Belize and contribution to education to Belize.

But don’t distort it as if he and I were boom bally. This is someone that destroyed my life. But do I take any joy, any satisfaction, with what he is going through? Absolutely not. I am different than other people: No one needs to fail for me to succeed.”

Check out the video below.

Diddy Investigation: Sex Worker Allegedly Plans To Cooperate With Feds

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Diddy was recently arrested in New York City following months of shocking allegations and lawsuits. The Bad Boy Records founder was charged with “racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution.” If convicted, he could serve a minimum of 15 years behind bars and a maximum of life in prison. Needless to say, the stakes are high here.

According to sources who recently spoke with TMZ, at least two new people plan to cooperate with authorities amid the investigation. Moreover, they’re allegedly willing to testify in front of the grand jury sometime soon. Their identities have not been revealed. The outlet reports, however, that one of them is a sex worker who was allegedly involved with Diddy in 2014.

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Prosecutors Might Interview New Witnesses In Coming Days, TMZ Reports

Rapper Sean Combs attends the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 4, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.

TMZ says they spoke with this individual, and that they shared plans to be interviewed by federal prosecutors later this month. It remains unclear what kind of information they could allegedly have about Diddy. As for other developments in his legal battle, he appeared in court yesterday for an appeal hearing. He asked to be released on bail for the second time, offering to be tracked by a GPS, have no female visitors outside of family, and more.

His request was denied again, however. “The government has proven the defendant is a danger,” U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter said of the ruling. “The bail package is insufficient even on risk of flight.” What do you think of two new witnesses allegedly planning to cooperate with authorities later this month amid their Diddy investigation? What about one of them also possibly being a sex worker who was allegedly involved with him in 2014? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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GloRilla Reveals Release Date & Album Cover For “Glorious” Debut

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It’s been an incredibly busy year for GloRilla. She topped the charts with various singles, took part in several high-profile collabs, and toured with Megan Thee Stallion. On top of this, she also dropped her debut mixtape Ehhthang Ehhthang back in April. Fortunately for the Memphis-born rapper’s fans, she’s not showing any signs of slowing down. Earlier this month, she even announced that her debut album would be arriving very soon.

“I’m dropping an album next month, in October,” she told Extra TV at the VMAs. “I’m so excited about that. We gon’ go number one!” Now, she’s taken to Instagram to share some exciting new details of the project, including its title and release date.

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GloRilla’s Debut Album Glorious Drops On October 11

According to GloRilla, the album is called Glorious, and it’s scheduled to drop on October 11. To give her supporters a taste of what’s to come, she’s even releasing a new single called “Hollon” at midnight. “GLORIOUS da album dropping 10/11🔥🔥 So grateful to be sharing this with y’all and as a little treat I’m blessing y’all with HOLLON tonight at midnight. AYEEEEE🥳preorder link in bio!!!” The performer even unveiled the cover art, which is a simple photo of herself. “Album of the year otw,” she added in her own comments section.

Of course, fans can’t wait to hear what she has to offer and are flooding her with words of support after the announcement. “How is your back not hurting for carry the WHOLE year?!?!” one Instagram user wonders. “This looks like a classic 90s album,” another says of the cover. Are you looking forward to hearing GloRilla’s debut studio album, Glorious? What about her single “Hollon” that drops at midnight? How do you feel about the album cover? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Read More: GloRilla Announces Debut Album And It’s Coming Very Soon

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Travis Scott Brings His ‘DAYS BEFORE RODEO’ Live Experience Back To Life With New Concert Film

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In celebration of DAYS BEFORE RODEO hitting major streaming platforms for its 10th anniversary, Travis Scott threw an exclusive show in Atlanta back in August. Now, fans can relive that night thanks to Spotify unveiling a concert film on Wednesday (Sept. 18). The mini-doc included footage from the event, insights from the Houston native’s manager, David Stromberg, and much more.

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WATCH: Shyne Speaks After Diddy’s Arrest: ‘This is Someone Who Destroyed My Life’

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Shyne is speaking out after Diddy’s arrest, claiming the currently jailed Bad Boy mogul destroyed his life.

“I was defending him and he turned around and called witnesses to testify against me,” Shyne said. “He pretty much sent me to prison. That is the context by which you must always describe that relationship.

“Let us not lose sight of what they cold heart facts are. This is not someone I vacationed with and enjoyed a great intimate relationship of brotherhood. This is someone who destroyed my life and who I forgave and for the better interest of Belize, because he was in a position at the time to give scholarships and invest, I would not deny the attempt of investment to Belize.”

You can hear it all from Shyne below.

Diddy’s second attempt at securing bond was unsuccessful. At a bond hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 18, Diddy’s attorneys offered additional conditions to his bail that were rejected.

According to prosecutors, Diddy could engage in witness tampering and is believed to be a danger if freed. A different judge denied his bond than his initial hearing.

According to PEOPLE, Diddy is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, which his legal team states are “horrific” conditions and “not fit for pre-trial detention.”

Diddy added to his bail package by giving up access to the Internet along with keeping women entirely away.

A day before, Diddy pleaded not guilty to federal charges but will be held without bond.

Accoridng to Inner City Press, the embattled Bad Boy mogul sat at the defense table in a black shirt with two US Marshals standing behind him.

Diddy’s alleged crimes carry a maximum sentence of life in prison or death, as explained by Assistant US Attorney (AUSA) Emily Johnson. He was considered a flight risk due to his alleged abusive nature to his victims over the years.

The AUSA detailed Diddy set up “freak-offs,” supplying female victims with narcotics in order to continue the events for multiple days. Diddy was also accused of arson and kidnapping, while stating he surrounded himself with firearms, three of which, AR-15s with scrubbed serial numbers, were seized in law enfrocement operations.

Diddy’s incidents at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles and the recent lawsuit from Dawn Richard were referenced during the arraignment. Also, the AUSA noted Diddy had narcotics described as “pink powder” in his hotel during the arrest.

In response, Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, stated Diddy is “not a perfect person” and detailed the “toxic relationships” as “mutual.”

Diddy’s legal team asked for his release. In a court-submitted letter, Diddy’s team penned, “This letter will walk the Court through a series of actions taken by Mr. Combs over the past six months that prove that he is not a risk of flight or a danger to anyone in the community.”

Diddy and his team offered a bail package of $50 million. The document highlights that Diddy paid off the remaining $18 million of his Star Island Miami home to use it as collateral for bail conditions.

The full indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs has been made available online, shedding light on the extensive allegations against him following the March 2024 raids of his Miami and Los Angeles homes. According to the indictment, law enforcement officials seized “various Freak Off supplies,” including narcotics and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.

The indictment describes the “Freak Off” events as “elaborate and produced sex performances” that Combs orchestrated, directed, and participated in, often recording these activities electronically. It also notes that Diddy had IV fluids on hand for recovery from drug use.

Diddy faces serious drug charges, including intent to distribute cocaine, oxycodone, Xanax, CHB, MDMA, and ketamine. Additionally, authorities found three AR-15 rifles with scrubbed serial numbers and a drum magazine in his possession.

The indictment spans from 2008 to the present and includes allegations against Combs’ business associates for illegal activities such as sex trafficking, forced labor, interstate transportation for prostitution, coercion, and other offenses. The document suggests that Combs’ company, initially established for media and entertainment, also facilitated his sexual gratification.

Diddy remains in custody and is scheduled to have his charges read in court on Tuesday. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has vowed to “fight like hell” to secure bail for the music mogul.

For more information on Diddy’s arrest, visit this link. The full indictment is available Diddy.

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