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Jermaine Jackson Hit With Sexual Assault Lawsuit For Alleged 1988 Incident

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Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael and founding member of the Jackson 5, received a lawsuit for alleged sexual assault and battery, according to a Rolling Stone report. Moreover, the suit arrived on Wednesday (December 28) from Rita Barrett, who claims he assaulted her in her home in 1988 when he was around 34. According to this motion, Barrett connected with the artist when she was a music contractor and through Berry Gordy, her husband’s friend who founded Motown records and signed the Jackson 5 in 1968. In addition, it alleges that he arrived at Barrett’s home and, through actions of “force and violence,” led her to “fear for her life.”

Furthermore, Jermaine Jackson owns various companies that the plaintiff named in this lawsuit, including Jermaine L. Jackson Music Productions and Work Records. “[Barrett] suffered severe emotional, physical, and psychological injury, including humiliation, shame, guilt, economic loss, economic capacity, and permanent emotional distress,” the suit reportedly reads. As for the cause of Barrett’s motion, the indicated reason is “sexual assault, battery, sexual battery, and negligence,” and she seeks “unspecified damages” as compensation. It should be noted that this adds to the 69-year-old’s previous legal complications when it comes to relationships and partnerships.

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Jermaine Jackson Accused Of Sexual Assault: Report

“Rita Barrett suffered an egregious and violent sexual assault,” her lawyer Jeff Anderson, told Rolling Stone. “This is about her power and the declaration of it when she learned [she could do] something under the law. She found the strength and support to find us and is now standing up for herself and others.” While Berry Gordy isn’t a defendant in this case, Barrett claims that when she reported Jermaine Jackson’s actions to him, he protected his artist for monetary reasons. Entertainment Tonight added that Jackson married to Gordy’s daughter Hazel in 1973, and that they split the year that this assault allegedly occurred. This lawsuit comes under California’s AB2777 Bill, which “temporarily waives the statute of limitations on some civil claims related to sexual misconduct.” Similar laws in New York prompted a lawsuit for similar crimes against the City’s Mayor, Eric Adams.

Meanwhile, Diddy also found himself in the middle of various accusations due to this extension. At press time, neither Jackson nor Gordy’s team have responded to these claims. Surely the coming weeks will illuminate the situation more. For more news and updates on Jermaine Jackson, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Dr. Umar Accuses Cassie And Christian Keyes Of “Financial Exploitation”

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Last month, Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy, accusing the Bad Boy Records founder of rape, physical and emotional abuse, and more. The two of them settled shortly after she filed, but her allegations were followed by several more. Diddy has since been hit with four additional lawsuits from women accusing him of similar misconduct.

Amid the countless damning headlines surrounding Cassie’s account of her relationship with Diddy, she’s been met with a great deal of criticism. Various social media users and peers have accused the songstress of going after Diddy purely for financial gain. Most recently, Dr. Umar shared his thoughts about the situation on The Joe Budden Podcast, claiming that her timing seems suspicious. “To come back after you done already moved on to another family and say ‘you did all these things to me,’ it looks like financial exploitation,” he explained.

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Dr. Umar Shares His Thoughts On Cassie and Christian Keyes

He went on to state that he suspects something similar could be going on with Christian Keyes. Earlier this month, Keyes came forward to share his story of being sexually harassed by a “powerful” man in Hollywood. He’s yet to disclose the alleged perpetrator’s name. He also shared plans to hand over evidence he has to authorities sometime in the future. Dr. Umar shared that in his opinion, the story isn’t adding up.

“It looks like you’re picking up where Cassie left off,” he said of Keyes. “And he did admit that Cassie gave him the courage to come forward and speak.” He went on, arguing that while the fear of retribution could influence women’s decisions to come forward, he thinks the same wouldn’t apply to men. According to him, “power dynamics” don’t come into play as much with men as they do with women. “No grown a** man is letting a grown a** man put his fingers in his a** for years,” he also added. What do you think of Dr. Umar’s recent comments on Cassie and Christian Keyes? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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T.D. Jakes Diddy Rumours Are “Unequivocally False And Baseless,” Bishop’s Team Says

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Since Cassie ripped off the band-aid on Sean Combs’ troubling past with her sexual assault and human trafficking lawsuit in the fall, things for the New Yorker have grown increasingly messy. He quickly settled the case with his ex, but any legal action taken since then is being written off by Diddy and his legal team. Try as he might to protect his name, 50 Cent continues to troll the “I’ll Be Missing You Artist,” and is even promising to donate proceeds from his R. Kelly-inspired documentary about Diddy to survivors of assault.

As the year comes to a close, Bishop T.D. Jakes‘ name is surprisingly being linked to the former Revolt board member. A viral TikTok video describes the 66-year-old as a “power bottom” who attended Diddy sex parties with other men. Ahead of the weekend, Lil Duval jumped on Twitter to express doubt in the gossip, and according to The Jasmine Brand, the preacher’s team is also issuing a statement on his behalf to clear up any confusion and hate. “Recent claims circulating on pockets of social media about Bishop T.D. Jakes are unequivocally false and baseless,” it begins.

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T.D. Jakes Denies Diddy Allegations in Viral “Power Bottom” Video

 
 
 
 
 
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“What has always been true, in the words of the late Pastor Charles H. Spurgeon, ‘If you want the truth to go round the world you must hire an express train to pull it; but if you want a lie to go round the world it will fly; it is as light as a feather, and a breath will carry it,’” Jakes’ director of PR and communications, Jordan A. Hora, told the press. “[It’s] disheartening to witness the proliferation of numerous deepfake photos and the distortion of words through false, sensationalized misrepresentations, encapsulating purported statements to falsely speculate and attack others, including Bishop Jakes.”

As T.D. Jakes joins Diddy in the fight to clear his name, the Bad Boy mogul seems less concerned about addressing the unflattering allegations rising against him, and more interested in spinning the block with a past lover. Earlier this month, social media sleuths noticed he’s now following Gina Huynh on Instagram again after the socialite reportedly blocked him following her public spat with Yung Miami. You can read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Jayden Steele Responds To Backlash Against Her Method Man Assault Claims

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Earlier this month, model Jayden Steele made a post on TikTok sharing a personal story of a time she was physically attacked. The post was an attempt to shed light on why it often takes so long for instances of abuse done by powerful figures to finally come out. While she didn’t initially name who she was talking about somebody in the comments guessed it correctly and she confirmed. The post was made about Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man.

Since then fans have had a full day to think about the circumstances and she their opinions on it. Some of those didn’t sit particularly well with Steele. She posted a new video clapping back against some of the “stupid comments” she’s received. First she discusses the victim blaming she’s experiencing being the exact reason that stories like this take so long to emerge. She went on to speak about the structure in place to keep powerful people protected against accountability for the things they’re accused of doing. In the process she also claimed that she was only telling part of the full story. Check out her response videos below.

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Jayden Steele Takes On Responses To Her Assault Claims

In the comments of an Instagram repost of the video, fans have a variety of reactions. “I just know the innanet gon eat her up about Meth.. because they already be ready to tussle and shuffle with his wife,” one fan comments. It’s an attempt to explain why so many fans online are coming to the rapper’s defense so hard. Other comments seem to misunderstand the situation and claim that she should be going to the police. “I get it and not blaming you but it cost nothing to call the police,” and “I’m confused if you were assaulted don’t you go to the police you go to the record company?,” two comments read. They’re just some of the confused bunch occupying the comment section.

Method Man himself is yet to respond to the allegations. Just a few days before the claims were made, Wu-Tang Clan made a major announcement. They will be taking to Las Vegas early next year for a four show residency. What do you think about Jayden Steele’s response to various fans reacting to her claims of abuse against Method Man? Let us know in the comment section below.

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T.D. Jakes Allegations Earn Interesting Response From Lil Duval

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The final few weeks of the year are known to be a chaotic time for many as holiday preparations are underway across the globe. We’re still seeing plenty of Christmas cheer in 2023. However, it’s sadly less exciting because of the near-constant grim headlines breaking this month. Besides deadly conflict unfolding between various nations, the entertainment industry also has a sudden influx in troubling sexual assault and harassment allegations coming out at this time. It all began with Cassie’s bombshell lawsuit against Diddy that the Bad Boy mogul quickly settled. In the weeks since, some prominent figures connected to Sean Combs are also being #MeToo’d, including Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Earlier this week, a TikToker (@jusnene) shared a video about the religious personality that went viral. In the clip, the content creator claims that Jakes was previously sexually active with numerous men at Diddy’s parties over the years. According to reports, the bishop is a “power bottom,” meaning he prefers to be in charge in the bedroom, but takes pleasure in being the receiver of sexual pleasure. These NSFW allegations are leaving many internet users shook, but not everyone is buying them.

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Lil Duval Isn’t Buying Harrowing T.D. Jakes Rumours

“I can’t believe y’all believe that T.D. Jakes s**t,” rapper Lil Duval wrote early this morning (December 22). In response to this, someone on Twitter argued, “As many pastors as we see involved in sex scandals, it’s not out of the question… Y’all put these pastors on high pedestals.” Elsewhere, others sided with Duval. “You can get Black people to believe anything,” and “Exactly! We have been so conditioned and programmed to self-hate. It’s a shame!” are among popular comments under the OP.

As more concerning allegations about T.D. Jakes and other prominent figures come out, it’s the perfect time to educate yourself on how these people rose to such heights of fame, and what they’re being accused of. Read more about the controversial bishop’s mass fortune at the link below, and let us know if you agree with Lil Duval or not in the comments.

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Method Man Accused Of Physically Attacking Model Jayden Steele

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Recently, model Jayden Steele took to social media to explain why countless people in the entertainment industry hesitate to come forward with their stories of being abused by powerful people. She began by explaining that she herself was “physically attacked by a very large rapper in the 90s.” She described how she decided not to push for justice at the time because the attorneys she worked for represented the head of the rapper’s label.

“This man attacked me, I defended myself. 10 squad cars were called to the hotel because we tore that b*tch up,” she recalled. “There wasn’t one police report written about the incident. I had five officers come up to my room and take a statement. Not one police report was written.” It’s unclear what prompted the alleged physical altercation.

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Jayden Steele Confirms Alleged Attacker’s Identity

“They told me to pick my battles,” she explained. While nowhere in the video did Steele disclose the name of her alleged assailant, fans speculated in her comments section. One commenter suggested that it could be Method Man, to which she simply replied, “Yes.” The Wu-Tang Clan performer has yet to respond to the allegations. He is far from the only person to be hit with allegations as of late, however.

Earlier this month, actor Christan Keyes came forward to share his story of being sexually harassed. He claims that his assailant was a “powerful” man in the industry, but failed to disclose his name. According to him, however, he has recordings of his interactions with the individual, which he plans to eventually hand over to authorities. “The wonderful thing about confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure agreements is that they can’t prevent you from turning all of those things over to the police,” he explained. What do you think of model Jayden Steele coming forward to accuse Method Man of attacking her in the 90s? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cassie’s Friend Recalls Diddy’s Alleged Abuse In New Interview

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Last month, Diddy’s ex Cassie filed a bombshell lawsuit against the Bad Boy Records founder, accusing him of rape, physical abuse, and more. The two of them settled shortly after she filed, but her allegations still managed to spark a great deal of discourse, particularly as more alleged victims come forward. Since Cassie filed, Diddy has been hit with four additional lawsuits from women who accuse him of sexual assault.

Amid all of this, Cassie’s friend and collaborator Tiffany Red has come forward, sharing her account of witnessing Diddy’s alleged abuse in an interview with NBC News. According to her, she saw Diddy corner Cassie at her 29th birthday party, where he proceeded to “[cuss] her out with his hand in her face.” She says that things escalated later that night when she was staying the night at Cassie’s home.

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Tiffany Red Speaks Out Against Diddy

Tiffany Red recalls waking up to the sound of Cassie screaming and heading downstairs to see what the commotion was. She claims that she walked into the living room to find Cassie “sedated,” and Diddy proceeded to make some disturbing remarks. “Tell your girl she wants some birthday d*ck,” she says Diddy told her, upset that Cassie wasn’t interested in sleeping with him. She remembers advocating for her friend, reminding him that she didn’t have to do anything she didn’t want to.

The songwriter explained that a few months ago, Cassie revealed what was actually taking place that night, which shocked her. According to her, Diddy wanted Cassie to participate in a “freak off,” which allegedly included him hiring sex workers to sleep with her while he watched. “She told me the only time he was willing to work on her music or go through any plans, any of that, was when she had a freak off,” Tiffany Red says. “To find out that like, I spent all these years writing these songs for him to rape my friend to? It’s just disgusting.” What do you think of Cassie’s friend Tiffany Red speaking out against Diddy? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Anthony Edwards Accused By Instagram Model Of Getting Her Pregnant

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Anthony Edwards is facing a whole lot of drama coming his way after some hefty allegations emerged online. Moreover, Instagram model Paige Jordae recently posted alleged text message exchanges with him in which she claims he got her pregnant. Now, the 22-year-old has much bigger fish to fry than his clapbacks with Adidas and Kevin Durant. In it, she sends him a picture of a positive pregnancy test and they fight over whether or not she should get an abortion. The basketball player was on board and told her to do so, but she mentioned that she got an abortion two years prior that she regrets every day.

“I’ve never once ran to the internet about NO ONE,” Paige wrote on her IG Story on Sunday (December 17) about Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves star. “I tried over and over to handle this privately and my efforts were ignored. I’ve bee lied to and manipulated by someone who knows exactly what they’re doing and takes no accountability for anything. Y’all always want someone to blame and I guess it’s going to be me.”

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Paige Jordae’s Claims

Furthermore, Paige also included a wire transfer she got of $100,000 and showed in their text message exchanges that she sent him a video taking the abortion pills. Also, she and Anthony Edwards fought over his lack of response when it comes to their legal agreement. Apparently, his attorney wasn’t responding to Paige’s messages, and she was surprised that the chair-throwing player got legal representation in the first place. In addition, some fans specualte that she revealed all this now because Edwards’ current girlfriend, Jeanine Robel, announced her pregnancy a couple of days ago.

Anthony Edwards’ Girlfriend Announces Pregnancy

Meanwhile, the Adidas partner has yet to respond to any of these claims, which will definitely be an interesting development if it rolls around. Not only that, but the question of whether he will face any issues in the league as a result of this is still a mystery, however unlikely it may be. Surely the near future will hold more on this matter. On that note, log back into HNHH for the latest updates and more news on Anthony Edwards.

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Jason Lee Believes Christian Keyes Allegations Will “Rock The Industry”

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Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked and The Jason Lee Show fame recently commented on vague allegations made by actor Christian Keyes. For those unaware, this vagueness is not due to the heft of the sexual harassment allegations themselves, as they involve some significant detail. Rather, it’s because the 48-year-old did not name his alleged assailant, who is a “powerful man” within the entertainment industry. As such, many folks theorized online about who this could be, and many other celebrities spoke on the matter. As for Lee, he defended Keyes’ intentions and claimed that he knows who he’s talking about. With this in mind, he hinted at this being a massive story that will shake up a lot within the media.

“I know who Christian Keyes is talking about and baby this is going to rock the industry,” Jason Lee penned on his Twitter page on Saturday (December 16). “Networks, icons, black Hollywood– it’s a wrap if he speaks out. And he should. @ChristianKeyes has never been “messy” so don’t question his motives.” Perhaps this is something that the two will sit down to discuss in the near future, as Lee has never shied away from one-on-one interviews on heavy topics and drama.

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Jason Lee’s Comments On Christian Keyes Allegations

As for the allegations themselves, Christian Keyes said that he’s tried to forgive his alleged assailant, but that it becomes difficult as he receives more acclaim. Not only that, but he showed a recording device on which he has various interactions with this person, which he plans give to authorities. “The wonderful thing about confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure agreements is that they can’t prevent you from turning all of those things over to the police,” Keyes shared. “Because sexual harassment is a crime, attempted sexual assault is a felony.” He also detailed rejecting this “powerful man” multiple times, and that he started carrying the recording device for protection.

“I was like, ‘I need to protect me. I’m saying no, and I don’t want this person, as powerful as they are, to try to get in the way of my work.’ So I started recording.” Specifically, the model said that the man offered him $100K to “take [his] clothes off,” tried to sleep with him, and more. Claudia Jordan was one of many celebrities to express support for him. “He told me some of this 15 years ago verbatim and said one day he was going to come forward. I commend him for his bravery!!” she wrote, which adds to her recent comments on big media drama. For more news and the latest updates on Jason Lee and Christian Keyes, stay posted on HNHH.

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6ix9ine & DJ Akademiks Have Been “F*cking For A Very Long Time,” Rapper’s Ex Claims

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Jade, the ex-girlfriend of 6ix9ine, has claimed that the rapper and DJ Akademiks have been “f-cking for a very long time”. She has further claimed that this was the reason that she broke up with the rapper. She also threatened to go after the rapper if he tried to cause trouble. “Don’t make me post this video with me playing with ya a–“. The couple haven’t been an item since mid-2022, when they went through an explosive breakup.

While 6ix9ine has never been confirmed as being queer, people appeared to accept it. “Makes sense. No wonder Santana made him cry. Undercovers always get emotional when they get called out 😂,” one person noted. “We all need to be bringing in the New Years at somebody’s church!! 2023 is def for the books! 😒,” another added. However, others didn’t think it was an especially big deal. “So many people are gay I honestly do not care anymore. Find something else to shock me,” one person argued.

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6ix9ine’s Girlfriend Charged With Felony Assault

Meanwhile, 6ix9ine’s current girlfriend has been hit with some pretty serious criminal charges. Yailin La Más Viral was charged with felony assault after a video emerged showing an altercation between her and the rapper. She was arrested in Palm Beach on Friday, according to HipHopDX. Furthermore, the charges against her are felony battery, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, obstruction of justice, and criminal damage to property worth $1000 or more. A bond of $9000 was paid by record producer Santiago “Alofoke” Matias.

Fans of both rappers were shocked when 6ix9ine posted footage of an altercation between himself and Yailin. In the video, she can be seen hitting 6ix9ine with a 2×6 and verbally assaulting the rapper before being restrained by police. Previously, 6ix9ine had posted a video of Yailin threatening him with a knife after accusing him of domestic assault.

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