Month: September 2024

Diddy Indictment Reveals The Extent Of His Alleged “Freak Off” Parties

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Diddy has been placed under arrest and is facing allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. In the 14-page federal indictment against him, authorities detail the extent of his alleged “freak off” parties. They claim he would lure in female victims under the “pretense of a romantic relationship” before subjecting them to sex acts for the events. The “freak offs” were allegedly so demanding that victims needed to receive IV fluids to recover from the exertion.

As caught by TMZ, the indictment claims: “Freak Offs were elaborate and produced sex performances that COMBS arranged, directed, masturbated during, and often electronically recorded. In arranging these Freak Offs, COMBS, with the assistance of members and associates of the Combs Enterprise, transported, and caused to be transported, commercial sex workers across state lines and internationally.”

Read More: Diddy Appears In Good Spirits While Hanging With Fans In N.Y.C. Before His Arrest: Watch

Diddy’s Lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, Arrives At The Courthouse

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Lawyer for Sean Combs, Marc Agnifilo, arrives at U.S. District Court on September 17, 2024, in New York City. Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan on September 16 in a sex trafficking probe following a federal indictment. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

It continues: “Freak Offs occurred regularly, sometimes lasted multiple days, and often involved multiple commercial sex workers. During Freak Offs, COMBS distributed a variety of controlled substances to victims, in part to keep the victims obedient and compliant. Sometimes unbeknownst to the victims, COMBS kept videos he filmed of victims engaging in sex acts with commercial sex workers. After Freak Offs, COMBS and the victims typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use.”

Diddy has denied all of the allegations he’s facing and plans to plead not guilty to the charges. His lawyer told reporters outside of the courtroom on Tuesday that he’s going to “fight like hell” to get him out on bail. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy and the claims he’s facing on HotNewHipHop.

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Law Enforcement Seized “Freak Off Supplies” From Diddy’s Home, Including Over 1,000 Bottles of Lube

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The full indictment of Diddy is available online, and some details from the March 2024 raid of his homes in Miami and Los Angeles are available. According to the indictment, law enforcement seized “various Freak Off supplies, including narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.”

The “Freak Off” events were described as “elaborate and produced sex performances that Combs arranged, directed, masturbated during, and often electronically recorded.”

Diddy also had IV fluids on hand for recovery from the drug use. Diddy is facing drug charges with the intent to distribute cocaine, oxycodone, Xanax, CHB, MDMA, and ketamine.

Diddy also had 3 AR-15s with scrubbed serial numbers and a drum magazine.

According to TMZ, the indictment makes accusations from 2008 to the present, naming members of Combs businesses as engaging in a range of illegal activities, including sex trafficking, forced labor, interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution, coercion, and enticement to engage in prostitution, narcotics offenses, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.

Additionally, the indictment suggests the Combs company was set up for the media and entertainment industries but also aided in Diddy’s sexual gratification.

According to TMZ, Diddy is still in custody and will have his charges read to him by a judge on Tuesday. Speaking outside the court, Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, stated he would “fight like hell” to secure bail for Diddy.

You can read more on Diddy’s arrest here. The indictment can be read in full here.

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Grammy Winning Bilal Drops Cubist Torch Single “Tell Me” Ahead Of LP Release

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Today, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Bilal unveils new single “Tell Me,” the latest from his forthcoming album Adjust Brightness, out September 27. Following the success of his June Black Music Month release, Live at Glasshaus featuring Questlove, Common, and Robert Glasper, Bilal is back with his first album of new music in eight years. The new work features 11 brand-new tracks that will take listeners on his most daring musical journey yet, marking a bold step forward in Bilal’s already innovative sound. 

“Tell Me” is a standout piece from Adjust Brightness, offering a glimpse into the forward-thinking sonic journey Bilal has crafted. The mesmerizing layered vocals are both intimate and raw, creating an abstract yet captivating listening experience. The track deconstructs traditional love ballads, weaving in unconventional structures while retaining a haunting emotional pull. Though it carries the bare and natural essence of a demo, “Tell Me” is masterfully produced, with every sonic detail honed to perfection.

“I realized a long time ago that, with the specter of AI and streaming, we risk losing our humanity,” says Bilal. “With Adjust Brightness, it was like: let’s make some shit that is going to confuse the damn computer. We’re bringing a love frequency — emphasizing the warmth, the love. It’s an intimate record.”

Eight years following 2015’s In Another Life, a collaboration with Adrian Younge that drew from the psychedelic verve of vintage funk, Adjust Brightness marks a bold new chapter for Bilal. This album is a giant step forward, as Bilal merges his organic, soulful roots with experimental electronic influences inspired by artists like Aphex Twin, Stereolab, and Jai Paul. The creation of Adjust Brightness was deeply inspired by a period of musical and visual experimentation. Bilal began to approach his music much like a painter approaches a canvas — focusing on moods, textures, and atmospheres rather than traditional song forms. His experiences with experimental jazz and live performances fed into this avant-garde direction, and tracks like “Sunshine” and “Humility” highlight his innovative use of atmospheric grooves, intricate beats, and sonic manipulation. Though he’s venturing into new territory, the album retains the warmth, intimacy, and emotional core that have always defined Bilal’s artistry.

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Here Is Shaboozey’s ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Tour’ Setlist

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Shaboozey’s come a long way from appearing on the Spider-Man: Enter the Spider-Verse soundtrack (that’s him on “Start a Riot” with Duckwrth). He’s since collaborated with Beyoncé on her genre-busting new album Cowboy Carter and reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 with his J-Kwon-sampling single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Not bad for a rapper-turned-country-singer who isn’t… you know.

The single’s success has propelled his third album, Where I’ve Been Isn’t Where I’m Going to No. 5 on the Billboard 200 (and No. 2 on the Country Albums chart), and caps the setlist for his ongoing tour for the album. You can check out the setlist below, courtesy of setlist.fm and his show at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Canada.

Shaboozey 2024 Tour Setlist

01. “Spaghetti (Intro)”
02. “Last of My Kind”
03. “Tall Boy”
04. “Annabelle”
05. “Why Can’t Love Be the Reason”
06. “I Swear On God”
07. “Horses & Hellcats”
08. “Vegas”
09. “Drink Don’t Need No Mix”
10. “No Hands” (Waka Flocka Flame cover)
11. “Turn the Page” (Bob Seger cover)
12. “East of the Massanutten”
13. “Highway”
14. “Let It Burn”
15. “Beverly Hills”
16. “Steal Her From Me”
17. “Finally Over”

Encore:

“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” x 3

Shaboozey’s 2024 Tour Dates

09/17 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
09/21 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
09/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
09/29 — Denver, CO @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
10/02 — Nashville, TN @ TBA
10/14 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre

Diddy Has Officially Been Charged With Sex Trafficking And More Following His Arrest

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Yesterday (September 16), Diddy was taken into federal custody on charges that weren’t publicly specified at the time. Now, we know: Variety reports that according to legal documents, Diddy has been charged with “racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution.”

Diddy is reportedly set to appear before a judge this morning, at which point the charges will be read. TMZ notes that outside the courthouse today, Marc Agnifilo, Diddy’s attorney, said he will “fight like hell” to get Diddy released on bail. CNN also notes Agnifilo told reporters, “He’s not guilty. He’s innocent of these charges.”

Agnifilo also issued a statement following the arrest yesterday. It reads:

“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community.

He is an imperfect person but is not criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation, and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

Pharrell ‘Gets Annoyed Sometimes’ When Celebrities Endorse Political Candidates: ‘I Don’t Do Politics’

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At this point in the 2024 presidential election cycle, most celebrities have made it clear where they stand when it comes to their candidate of choice. Pharrell, though, would prefer that most of those celebrities pipe down.

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Pharrell was asked if he’d let either Democrats or Republicans use his music as part of their presidential election campaigns, and he responded:

“I don’t do politics. In fact, I get annoyed sometimes when I see celebrities trying to tell you [who to vote for]. There are celebrities that I respect that have an opinion, but not all of them. I’m one of them people [who says], ‘What the heck? Shut up. Nobody asked you.’ When people get out there and get self-righteous and they roll up their sleeves and sh*t, and they are out there walking around with a placard: ‘Shut up!’ So, no, I would rather stay out of the way, and obviously, I’m going to vote how I’m going to vote. I care about my people and I care about the country, but I feel there’s a lot of work that needs to be done, and I’m really about the action.”

Find the full interview here.

Diddy Appears In Good Spirits While Hanging With Fans In N.Y.C. Before His Arrest: Watch

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Diddy stepped out in New York City on Monday night, prior to his bombshell arrest as part of a federal indictment, and chopped it up with fans in his hometown. In one video of the Bad Boy mogul published by TMZ, he can be seen shaking people’s hands and appearing to be in good spirits. Authorities are charging him with allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He plans to plead not guilty to the charges, according to his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo.

In a statement provided to TMZ, Agnifilo said: “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community.”

Read More: Diddy Hit With Racketeering, Sex Trafficking, & Kidnapping Charges

Media Swarms Diddy’s Attorney Outside Of The Courthouse

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Lawyer for Sean Combs, Marc Agnifilo, speaks outside U.S. District Court on September 17, 2024, in New York City. Music mogul Sean “Diddy.” Combs was arrested in Manhattan on September 16 in a sex trafficking probe following a federal indictment. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Agnifilo added: “He is an imperfect person but is not criminal. To his credit, Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

Diddy Steps Out In New York City Prior To His Arrest

Several celebrities and former associates of Diddy have spoken out since the arrest, including Foxy Brown, Aubrey O’Day, and more. Check out the viral clip of Diddy speaking with fans in New York City below. The full indictment was made public on Tuesday. Be on the lookout for further updates on the claims against Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Diddy’s Arrest Draws A Plethora Of Reactions Across The Internet

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