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Lizzo’s Accusers Call Her Planned Countersuit A “Scare Tactic”

August 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, news hit that several of Lizzo’s former backup dancers had come together to sue her. The dancers claim that she created a hostile work environment, further accusing her of sexual harassment and fat-shaming. Allegedly, she took them to an explicit performance in Amsterdam, and pressured them to engage with entertainers in a suggestive way. It came as a shock to Lizzo’s fans, who have known the performer to be an advocate for both body positivity and woman empowerment.

Following the initial suit, various other former employees have come forward with their own stories of alleged misconduct. Shortly after the news broke, Lizzo took to social media to deny the allegations. She called them “fabricated” and “outrageous.” Earlier this week, her attorney Marty Singer spoke with TMZ, revealing that she plans to countersue for “malicious prosecution.” Now, the dancers’ legal team has responded to the planned countersuit, claiming that it’s an “insidious attempt at intimidation.”

Former Dancers’ Legal Team Calls Countersuit An “Attempt At Intimidation”

Lizzo's Accusers Call Her Planned Countersuit A "Scare Tactic" — Lizzo performs on stage at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on May 25, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

“Lizzo’s threat to countersue for malicious prosecution is an insidious attempt at intimidation and delivers a chilling effect to all harassment victims in the workplace,” the women’s attorneys say. “The scare tactics, bullying and victim shaming coming from Lizzo’s team is exactly the behavior employees face in the entertainment industry who feel they have no choice but to ‘suck it up’ for access and success.”

“Her team is merely trying to suppress the truth and hide her hypocrisy of publicizing her brand as one of empowerment and body positivity while privately depriving women of their empowerment,” they add. “Lizzo certainly isn’t empowering women by way of her threats, rather she is disenfranchising them, but this lawsuit isn’t just about her. This sort of behavior is pervasive in the entertainment industry. That doesn’t make it right, and it’s still illegal.” Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Lizzo.

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Man Accused Of Stabbing Blueface Arrested

August 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday (August 23), Blueface shared a clip of himself appearing to get stabbed during a workout at the gym. The rapper claimed that he had been attacked by “some random guy,” revealing that he would have to call off his October boxing match against Salt Papi. Fans were concerned for the performer’s wellbeing, for obvious reasons. Luckily, he appears to be doing well considering the circumstances. “I won’t be able to fight October 14th due to a injury won’t have enough time to heal,” he shared on Instagram. “Don’t say I ducked none bro came with a dog an a knife at 10am.”

In the clip, Blueface and the man appear to exchanging some choice words, when the rapper approaches and starts hitting him. It’s unclear exactly when the weapon was pulled out, however, the alleged attacker in question was recently taken into custody. Law enforcement told TMZ that 36-year-old Brandon Henry Snell was booked on felony assault with a deadly weapon.

Blueface Stabbed In Gym Altercation

The cause for the altercation is currently unknown, but Blueface claims the man came out of nowhere like the “boogieman.” While the rapper has been showcasing his boxing endeavors on recent episodes of Crazy In Love, fans were under the impression that he and Chrisean Rock were no longer on good terms. Recently, however, a clip of the duo getting up close and personal at the gym began to circulate. It’s left supporters confused, as he had previously claimed he was more interested in the mother of his first two children, Jaidyn Alexis. This is nothing new for the on-and-off again couple, who always seem to be on rocky terms.

In the most recent episode of the duo’s reality series, Blueface sparred with former pro boxer Floyd Mayweather. As Chrisean cheered the father of her child on, however, he gave her some advice. “Stop, stop, leave him alone,” he told the 23-year-old. “Cheering don’t win fights, fighting do.” Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates on Blueface.

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New Photos Appear To Contradict Lizzo’s Accusers, Performer To Sue For “False” Allegations

August 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lizzo’s been making headlines as of late after she was sued by three of her former backup dancers earlier this month. The dancers made some serious accusations against the performer, surrounding alleged sexual harassment and workplace misconduct. According to the suit, she fat-shamed one of them, and even pressured them to attend risqué nude performances and engage with entertainers in a suggestive way. The lawsuit managed to shake up Lizzo’s fanbase, who have known her to be a powerful advocate for body-positivity, woman empowerment, and more.

Following news of the lawsuit, several additional former employees have come forward with allegations against Lizzo. With that being said, she denies any wrongdoing, claiming that she’s being falsely characterized in the suit. She called the allegations “false,” stating that her “work ethic, morals and respectfulness” were being called into question. She received further backlash for the lack of accountability in her statement. The 35-year-old, however, is sticking to her guns. According to TMZ, Lizzo’s attorney Marty Singer has even shared plans to hit the dancers with their own lawsuit.

Dancers Were “Happily Cavorting Backstage,” Lizzo’s Attorney Says

Lizzo plans to sue the backup dancers who are taking her to court, according to @TMZ.

Her attorney says the new surfaced photos show Lizzo’s accusers returned to the topless cabaret a month later and took photos with the performers. pic.twitter.com/IgE2XQa9im

— Juice Pop (@TheJuicePop) August 23, 2023

New photos show Lizzo’s dancers backstage at one of the nude shows mentioned in the lawsuit. The photos were taken around a month after the alleged incident, showing the dancers returning for another evening out. According to Singer, the photos tell a different story than what was portrayed in the suit. He claims the dancers were “happily cavorting backstage,” and “gleefully reveling” in the show. They appear to be smiling and enjoying themselves in the photos, but that’s not to say their allegations are false.

“Of course, they wanted to keep their jobs,” the dancers’ attorney Neama Rahmani says of the images. “They had bills to pay just like everyone else but they finally had enough of the abuse. We stand by every claim in the lawsuit and look forward to trial.” Rahmani went on to claim that she’s in talks with other former employees with stories of alleged misconduct. “We’re seeing even more of a pattern of just how much Lizzo thinks of those who work for her,” she says, “Clearly, not very much.”

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T-Pain’s Alleged Mistress Tells Tasha K About Rapper Infecting Her & Sleeping With Married Busta Rhymes

August 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In the time before social media ran the world, it was much easier for people to keep their extramarital affairs hidden. Now, all it takes is one double tap, screenshot, or podcast interview for allegations to start flowing in. We’ve seen rappers, athletes, politicians, and countless others exposed for their NSFW antics in recent decades. On controversial media personality Tasha K’s Unwine show, the alleged mistress of “Kiss Kiss” hitmaker T-Pain and his friend Busta Rhymes had plenty to say about her time spent secretly romancing the recording artists.

“I have to ask, ‘cuz you said, ‘I had never dealt with a married man before.’ Did you sleep with Busta Rhymes while he was married?” Tasha asked her guest, Passion. Rather than answer, the woman grinned and looked away from the camera. “So we got T-Pain, what about Ray J?” the host further pressed, though the rapper’s lover denied venturing into the world of R&B with Kim Kardashian’s ex. “Busta Rhymes, so you slept with him knowing that he had a wife?” Tasha assumed though the alleged mistress says she wasn’t aware of her man’s marriage at the time.

T-Pain’s Rumoured Mistress Spills Tea to Tasha K

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“I swear to God Tasha, and I dealt with him for a minute too,” Passion doubled down when her interviewer accused her of lying. Before the clip above comes to an end, the Unwine host also asked her guest if she got pregnant due to sexual encounters with any of the men in her life, though we didn’t exactly get a clear answer regarding that.

On the topic of Busta Rhymes’ sex life, it was only a few weeks ago when the “Look At Me Now” MC went viral for revealing what lead him to lose an impressive amount of weight. As it turns out, losing his breath in the bedroom was reason enough for Busta to make some major life changes. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Alleged Slimelife Shawty Plea Deal Explanation Proven Fake

August 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier today (August 20), several outlets claimed to have acquired audio purporting to show voice messages from Slimelife Shawty explaining why he took a plea deal in the YSL case. Alongside messages in which Shawty appears to argue that he did it for his family, audio messages appear to drive the message home. “It really made me think – damn, who gonna be there for my kids?,” Shawty can reportedly be heard saying. “I don’t fuck with a n*gga like that. I ain’t gonna be around a n*gga like that,” Shawty allegedly continued. The second comment was in reference when asked if he’s spoken with Durk since the plea.

However, the audio has since been proven to be fake. The source of the audio was actually a 2021 interview that Shawty did on the Big Facts podcast. Someone, it’s unclear who, lifted the audio and spliced it over doctored images of text messages purportedly from Shawty to an unknown figure.

More Drama In YSL Trial

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Furthermore, it’s been a pretty busy week in regard to the YSL trial and its ever-unfolding consequences. The complex nature of the case has led to the delay of YFN Lucci’s trial. The primary reason for the delay in Lucci’s case is that Lucci is actually part of the YSL case. “YFN Lucci’s trial was due to begin January 9, same as Young Thug’s. The YFN gang and RICO case is just as wide-ranging as the YSL case,” Chidi tweeted. “The two are connected; Lucci is a witness,” tweeted journalist George Chidi. “And here we go. For clarification: Lucci is on the state’s witness list. That doesn’t mean he’s going to testify, but he could still be called. Don’t @ me with questions about snitching. I don’t care.”

However, it’s the possibility that Lucci could be called to testify means that his trial cannot start. Prosecutors would not want to begin only to be postponed if he was called to testify in the YSL case. This comes as more twists emerge in the YSL case. Last week, a warrant was ordered on the laptop of attorney Eric Johnson. Johnson had been accused of allowing one of his clients, Christian Eppinger, to use his laptop to contact people and YSL contacts outside of prison. Previously, the investigation into Eppinger’s conduct led to the arrest of a Fulton County deputy, who was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Eppinger. However, given the chaotic state of the YSL trial, it’s unclear how long Lucci’s trial will remain delayed.

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Slimelife Shawty Appears To Explain Reason For YSL Plea Deal In Alleged Audio Leak

August 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last year, Slimelife Shawty and Lil Durk both accepted plea deals to avoid facing trial over their connection to the Atlanta-based YSL. The group, led by Young Thug, has long been deemed a criminal gang by prosecutors and now faces a sprawling RICO trial in Fulton County. However, alleged audio recordings released by News Made It appears to shed more like on why Shawty took the deal. Alongside messages in which Shawty appears to argue that he did it for his family, audio messages appear to drive the message home. “It really made me think – damn, who gonna be there for my kids?,” Shawty can reportedly be heard saying. “I don’t fuck with a n*gga like that. I ain’t gonna be around a n*gga like that,” Shawty allegedly continued. The second comment was in reference when asked if he’s spoken with Durk since the plea.

It is very important to note that aside from the audio, there is nothing officially tying this leak to Shawty. Many people in the comments have accused News Made It of falsifying the audio or manipulating it for the sake of a story. Therefore, at this time, we have to say that this is an alleged leak without much evidence to back it up. Furthermore, News Made It does not appear to be claiming that they are the original source of the audio, meaning it is also unclear where they got it from themselves. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they come in.

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However, it’s the possibility that Lucci could be called to testify means that his trial cannot start. Prosecutors would not want to begin only to be postponed if he was called to testify in the YSL case. This comes as more twists emerge in the YSL case. Last week, a warrant was ordered on the laptop of attorney Eric Johnson. Johnson had been accused of allowing one of his clients, Christian Eppinger, to use his laptop to contact people and YSL contacts outside of prison. Previously, the investigation into Eppinger’s conduct led to the arrest of a Fulton County deputy, who was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Eppinger. Given the chaotic state of the YSL trial, it’s unclear how long Lucci’s trial will remain delayed.

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Ali Never Wants To Work With Nelly Again: “He’s Far Behind On The Payments”

August 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent interview, St. Lunatics’ Ali revealed that he doesn’t plan on performing alongside his former groupmate anytime in the near future. Allegedly, Nelly owes the St. Louis-born performer some money, and he’s done letting it slide. Ali also says that he doesn’t think Nelly has ever looked out for the wellbeing of his fellow St. Lunatics artists. He refuses to work with him again because according to him, “A tiger ain’t never gon’ change his stripes.”

When asked for an estimate of how much Nelly owes him, he says “it could be $90,000 or $70,000.” He goes on, “When that conversation happens I’ll get a check.” Ali tells VladTV, It’ll be $13,000. Now you’ll be f*cked up now because what is this $13,000 for? You owe me $91,000.“

Ali Says Nelly “Has No Real Raw Good Intentions For Others”

“What did you pay me for? At the end of it, it’s gonna be $66,000 because he’s far behind on the payments,” he continued. Ali then went on to describe how he thinks Nelly won’t ever change his ways, claiming that the artist has always only had his own best interest in mind. “A tiger ain’t never gon’ change his stripes,” he adds. “I watched it for 20 years and I’m the butt of the joke because it took me 20 years to realize it. I could put a never, ever behind it will I ever hit the stage or do anything with him.”

Ali goes on to say that Nelly “has no real raw good intentions for others. Not for us and we’ve all sat together and searched hard to try to find a time that didn’t benefit him. He got $50million, I’m happy for him. That’s what he wants. He wants a billion.” This isn’t the first time the St. Lunatics performer came forward to make claims about Nelly. Ali has said in the past that his own work made Nelly’s possible, even claiming that he “was writing [Nelly] a career.”

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Young Thug Gets A Birthday Shoutout From Gunna

August 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Gunna recently took to social media, seemingly celebrating the birthday of one of his old friends. He posted a photo of Young Thug, who turned 32 today, sitting inside of a hot pink Bentley. The apparent “happy birthday” post raised some eyebrows, as Gunna is famously accused of “snitching” on the rapper. In May, he and Young Thug along with several other YSL affiliates were indicted in a major RICO case. Gunna was later released from prison at the end of 2022.

For those who don’t know, the YSL founder remains behind bars amid the RICO case. He’s facing several gang charges tied to YSL, and has been denied bond more than once. The jury selection process remains ongoing, as it’s proven to be a daunting task. Reportedly, the artist has been facing health problems, even getting hospitalized earlier this summer. According to reports, his lawyers are concerned for his overall “wellbeing.”

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Gunna has continued to deny the snitching allegations, however, this hasn’t prevented him from being endlessly trolled both online and in-person. Despite the hate, Gunna dropped a new album, A Gift & a Curse, earlier this summer and it’s been a major success. On the album, he appears to address the allegations, seemingly calling for Young Thug not to listen to chatter about the “snitching.” “Know you hearin’ the lies that your lil’ brother might fold (Gunna Wunna) / Yeah, I had popped out, but don’t let ’em say I told,” he raps on “i was just thinking.”

Exactly one week later, Young Thug dropped his own LP from behind bars, Business Is Business. He also appears to address the rumors in his new album. “N***as told and he was my homie, I can’t miss him, Ain’t nobody feel him,” he raps on “Jonesboro.” As of now, some fans speculate that the duo may be back on good terms, while others claim their friendship is over for good.

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Several Of Young Nudy’s PDE Affiliates Arrested For Alleged Insurance Fraud Scheme

August 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

According to reports, several of Georgia-born rapper Young Nudy’s PDE affiliates were indicted earlier this week. All eight of them are facing RICO charges for their alleged role in a multi-state insurance fraud scheme. Apparently, they had managed to allegedly steal somewhere around $70,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Prosecutors claim they stole “personal information from more than 100 Fulton County residents to apply for and receive federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds.”

White Collar Crime Unit Deputy District Attorney Will Wooten shared a statement amid the arrests. “The White Collar Crime Unit spent more than two years investigating this case,” he explained. “Which came to our attention out of a series of gang-related homicide investigations in early 2021.” Wooten continued, “We spent countless hours combing through cell phone evidence, social media evidence, bank records, and other documents, and we intend to hold accountable all of the individuals charged by the grand jury in this case.”

Various PDE Affiliates Indicted By Grand Jury On RICO Charges

Several Of Young Nudy's PDE Affiliates Arrested For Alleged Insurance Fraud Scheme — Young Nudy performs live on stage at Revolution Live on April 18, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/Getty Images)

The arrests were announced yesterday (August 9), by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. They claim it closed an investigation that took more than two years and involved multiple jurisdictions. It surrounded “associates of the PDE criminal street gang,” according to them. Along with the RICO charges, the individuals are also charged with identity fraud, violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and conspiracy to defraud the state.

“Whether they are shooting or stealing, criminal street gangs will be prosecuted by my office for the crimes they commit in Fulton County using every tool available under the law,” Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis claims. “If gangs choose to turn to white collar crimes to fund their illegal activities, we will be waiting with indictments in hand.” At the time of writing, Young Nudy has yet to comment on any of the arrests.

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Lizzo Hit With Additional Sexual Harassment Allegations

August 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lizzo’s been a beacon in the body-positivity movement since she made it big. Her songs boast clear messages of empowerment, self-love, and more. This, coupled with her seemingly fun and bubbly personality, has gained the pop star millions of fans around the world. Last week, however, it appears as though everything came crashing down for Lizzo, as multiple former employees came forward with some serious allegations against her. According to a lawsuit filed by three of her ex-backup dancers, the “Truth Hurts” performer created a hostile working environment and engaged in sexual harassment.

It’s now been reported that six additional former employees have been vetted amid the process of the lawsuit. According to lawyer Ron Zambrano, these dancers share “similar stories” to the ones that were revealed last week. Apparently, the dancers were subjected to a “sexually charged environment,” and were not properly paid. “Some of the claims we are reviewing may be actionable, but it is too soon to say,” Zambrano claims.

Lizzo’s Allegations

Lizzo Hit With Additional Sexual Harassment Allegations — Rapper, singer and songwriter Lizzo (C) performs live on stage during the 2023 BottleRock Napa Valley festival at Napa Valley Expo on May 27, 2023 in Napa, California. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images)

The allegations raised against Lizzo are shocking, to say the least. Reports claim that some of the dancers were subjected to body-shaming, and even pressured into participating in an explicit sex show in Amsterdam. “Things quickly got out of hand,” according to the lawsuit. “The stunning nature of how Lizzo and her management team treated their performers seems to go against everything Lizzo stands for publicly, while privately she weight-shames her dancers and demeans them in ways that are not only illegal but absolutely demoralizing,” Zambrano says.

After the initial lawsuit was made public, Lizzo took to social media to respond. She called the stories “sensationalized,” noting that her “work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned.” Lizzo further denied body-shaming her employees, claiming that she’s not the “villain” the lawsuit portrays her as.

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