Earlier this month, four women’s stories of being allegedly sexually abused Russell Brand were highlighted by The Times. He took to his YouTube channel just before the story went public, denying the allegations. He claimed that all of his previous sexual relationships were completely consensual, however, the women’s accounts contradict that.
“I’ve received two extremely disturbing letters, or a letter and an email,” he explained in the video. “One from a mainstream media TV company, one from a newspaper, listing a litany of extremely egregious and aggressive attacks. But amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks, are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute.” Now, he’s taken to Instagram to speak out for the first time since the story dropped. “By now, you’re probably aware that the British government have asked big tech platforms to censor our online content,” he began.
“Some online platforms, have complied with that request,” he continued. “What you may not know is that this happens in the context of the Online Safety Bill. This is UK legislation that grants sweeping surveillance and censorship powers.” Brand went on, “I also don’t imagine that you’ve heard of the trusted news initiative and now, as often is the case when a word like trusted is used as part of an acronym to describe an unelected body, trust is the last thing you should be offering.”
“The trusted news initiative is a collaboration between big tech and legacy media organizations to target, patrol, choke and shut down independent media organizations,” he added. Brand then went on to advocate for Rumble, claiming that he’ll be streaming there moving forward, discussing topics such as media corruption. At no point in the video did he directly acknowledge the allegations, but he did tell supporters that he needs their support “more than ever.” What do you think of Russell Brand’s recent video? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
During a recent appearance on DJ Akademiks’ Off The Record podcast, Doodie Lo opened up about the allegations made against him by his ex, FTN Bae. In 2021, the OTF member was accused of molesting her 5-year-old son. Gruesome details of the alleged abuse left fans in shock, though he’s maintained his innocence.
Doodie Lo went on to file a defamation lawsuit against FTN Bae. In March of this year, he announced that he won the legal battle. He claimed that he would be awarded $11 million from his accuser. “My ultimate goal is to spread awareness to those innocent of false accusations,” he said at the time. “This issue further highlights the dark side of #MeToo: What happens when men are falsely accused?” Later that same month, however, it was reported that the judge vacated the judgement. The rapper says that FTN Bae’s claims were incredibly damaging to his mental health, revealing that at one point, he even wanted to “kill [himself].”
Ak went on to describe how powerless he must have felt as the allegations swirled, and he agrees that nobody wanted to hear his side of the story. Doodie Lo says it remains one of the toughest things he’s ever gone through, revealing it still impacts him today. “I don’t wish this on my worst enemy,” he explains.
“I still to this day bro, I ain’t slept since. Like, I ain’t slept. I go to sleep every day probably seven, eight in the morning. I still be looking at the old videos every night,” Doodie Lo continues. “That sh*t still f*ck my head up.” He went on to describe how despite going to therapy, he struggles to develop trust for the people he dates. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Doodie Lo.
Russell Brand is facing serious allegations of sexual assault for acts reportedly committed between 2006 and 2013. Four women have come forward with accusations of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. These allegations were brought to light through a joint investigation by The Sunday Times,The Times, and Channel 4 Dispatches.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Russell Brand takes part in a discussion at Esquire Townhouse, Carlton House Terrace on October 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
The four women, who have chosen to use pseudonyms to protect their identities, have made disturbing claims about Russell Brand’s conduct. Nadia, who had an intimate relationship with Brand, accused him of rape after she rejected his suggestion of a threesome. Fearing damage to her reputation and potential backlash, she did not report the incident to the police at the time. However, she recently submitted text messages and medical records as evidence.
Alice was 16 when she dated Russell Brand, who was 31 at the time. She alleged that he forced her to perform a sexual act. Moreover, Alice claimed that he referred to her as “the child” and instructed her to deceive her parents and friends about their alleged relationship. Another accuser, Phoebe, had a prior sexual relationship with Brand and accused him of sexual assault at his house. The fourth accuser is Brand’s ex-girlfriend, Jordan Martin. Jordan claimed in a self-published book, kNot: Entanglement With A Celebrity, that he sexually, physically, and emotionally abused her.
The investigation revealed additional testimonies of abuse by Brand from various women, including indecent exposure on a BBC set and threats towards women who refused his advances. Comedian Daniel Sloss spoke about knowing of the allegations and how female comedians warned each other about Brand’s predatory behavior.
In response to these serious allegations, Russell Brand has taken to his YouTube channel to strongly deny any wrongdoing. He has characterized the accusations as “criminal” and “baroque,” suggesting that he is the target of a “vendetta” and a “witch hunt.” While acknowledging his promiscuity, he maintains that all of his sexual encounters were consensual. However, the fallout from these allegations has been swift and severe for Brand.
YouTube temporarily suspended his ability to monetize content on its platform, citing its commitment to taking such allegations seriously. However, not all platforms are taking the same approach. In fact, Rumble has criticized the chair of a parliamentary committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage, for sending a letter requesting the suspension of Russell Brand’s advertising revenue on the platform. In response, Rumble called the letter “extremely disturbing” and argued against penalizing creators for actions that occur outside of their platform. They explained that the recent allegations against Brand had no direct connection to Rumble’s content and reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining a free and open internet.
Despite these differing responses from online platforms, Russell Brand faced other consequences as well. His talent agency severed ties with him, and his upcoming book release and comedy tour were postponed. This development occurred in the midst of reports of additional individuals coming forward with allegations, which are currently under investigation by The Times. Furthermore, both the BBC and Channel 4 have announced internal investigations into Brand’s conduct during his time with them.
These allegations come at a time when the #MeToo movement continues to expose sexual misconduct by individuals in positions of power. However, certain celebrities have come to Brand’s defense. Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, and Alex Jones suggested that he’s facing criticism due to his promotion of what they labeled as “alternative perspectives” on his YouTube channel.
In summary, the Russell Brand sexual assault accusations have had a big impact on the entertainment world and society. Even though Brand says he’s innocent, these serious accusations, especially in the context of the #MeToo movement, lead to important discussions about abuse in the entertainment industry. This story will keep developing in the public eye, leaving Brand’s career and reputation uncertain.
As exciting as it is to see Gunna back home after spending months behind bars awaiting his YSL RICO trial, the Atlanta native hasn’t exactly been met with welcome arms. Due to the fact that he took a plea deal, a narrative of snitching began following him everywhere. It’s even seemingly destroyed some of his closest relationships. Regardless of all of that drama, Young Thug’s dad recently made it clear that he still has plenty of love for Gunna. According to him, the DS4Ever rapper hasn’t done anything to hurt his son. Elsewhere in the world of hip-hop, SpotemGottem’s snitching allegations have caused him to miss out on some big opportunities.
Earlier this year, rumours began circulating that Lil Durk called off a collaboration with the 21-year-old. At the time, the former was hearing reports that the latter worked with authorities as an informant. Spotem had already paid him $100K at the time. The 7220 artist returned it, cancelling their joint effort even after a snippet was already previewed on social media. In a recent interview, Shawn Cotton confirmed that the gossip is true. He noted that “Durk don’t play” when it comes to snitches.
As pointed out in @akademiks’ comment section, Durkio has spoken candidly about why he doesn’t want such energies around him in the past interviews. The “Laugh Now Cry Later” hitmaker’s father is currently behind bars after being snitched on, making the topic very personal for him.
Shawn Cotton has clearly confirmed that Lil Durk isn’t a fan of SpotemGottem anymore. One person whom the Chicago native does have plenty of love for, however, is his partner, India Royale. Over the weekend, they shared adorable new selfies together. The smile on his face proves just how happy he is to have the makeup mogul by his side. Check out the photos at the link below, and let us know if you think Durk made the right decision in the comments.
Russell Brand is currently in the news for all of the wrong reasons. In case you have not been following along, numerous women have accused him of sexual assault and grooming. Moreover, he was alleged to have had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old. He came out and preemptively denied these allegations before they were ultimately published. However, with these allegations in mind, a lot of Brand’s past comments are being put under scrutiny.
For instance, back in 2018, Brand was on a talk show in England called Loose Women. During this show, he revealed that Meghan Markle was in Get Him To The Greek and that they kissed as ordered by the script. Although Brand doesn’t remember it due to addiction issues, he says they did, indeed, share a kiss. “I didn’t know her at the time because she wasn’t married to a royal person, so I wasn’t paying attention,” Brand explained.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Russell Brand takes part in a discussion at Esquire Townhouse, Carlton House Terrace on October 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Brand’s father recently came out in his defense given all the chatter about his personal life. “Is this seriously the most important thing happening in this world? Immigrants? Cost of living? 10s of thousands killed in Ukraine?” Ron Brand wrote on his Facebook page per Page Six. “Who is prioritising [sic] at BBC News. Who is really driving this vendetta?” Brand also claimed that all of the allegations against his son were false.
Brand has also been receiving support from the likes of Andrew Tate, which isn’t exactly the best look possible given the circumstances. Regardless, people out there are giving him support, while most are perturbed by the allegations, and rightfully so. Let us know where you fall in the debate, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates on this developing story. We will always keep you informed.
Today, The Times dropped a hard-hitting piece about several woman who’ve come forward with allegations against comedian Russell Brand. The four individuals accuse Brand of physically, emotionally, and sexually abusing them. One of them also alleges that the abuse occurred when she was 16 and he was 31.
The outlet’s story provides detailed accounts of each woman’s experience. The piece also includes some receipts, which appear to show Brand acknowledging his abuse of at least one of the women. Obviously, things aren’t looking good for him, and the investigation is ongoing. With that being said, Andrew Tate, who’s known for his controversial stance on women’s rights, recently took to X to defend him. He described the alleged victims coming forward as a “Matrix attack,” appearing to suggest that their accusations are unfounded. This wasn’t the first time the personality compared real life to the sci-fi franchise, however, the comparison seems all the more questionable due to the nature of the allegations.
Russell Brand speaks onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Aerosmith at West Hall at Los Angeles Convention Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )
Tate went on to share a meme of a knight commencing to battle, complete with the caption “On my way to fight these crazy b*tch allegations.” Brand took to his YouTube channel ahead of The Times‘ story coming out, denying the then-unnamed allegations. He described the situation as a “coordinated attack,” claiming that all of his past sexual relationships have been consensual. “I’ve received two extremely disturbing letters, or a letter and an email,” he explained. “One from a mainstream media TV company, one from a newspaper, listing a litany of extremely egregious and aggressive attacks. But amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks, are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute.”
He went on to describe himself as being “very, very promiscuous” in the past, again, insisting that his encounters have always been consensual. Brand further claimed that there are “witnesses whose evidence directly contradicts the narratives” that he says the two outlets are trying to push. What do you think of Andrew Tate’s recent comments about Russell Brand’s alleged victims? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Young Thug remains behind bars, after being indicted on RICO charges surrounding YSL last year. The rapper is reported to not be doing great health-wise after over a year in prison, as he awaits jury selection. He was denied bond for a third time earlier this summer, and fans and peers continue to call for his release.
The indictment saw the arrest of 27 other YSL members. Gunna was arrested, and charged with conspiracy to violate the RICO act. He took an Alford plea at the end of 2022, and was eventually released from prison. His plea deal managed to stir up a lot of controversy, with many accusing him of “snitching” on his longtime friend. He’s denied this, but regardless, Young Thug fans continue to speculate. Recently, however, Young Thug’s own father came to Gunna’s defense, claiming that he didn’t do anything to hurt his case.
During a recent interview with Infamous Sylvia, Jeffery Williams Sr. made his stance on the allegations known. When asked how he feels about Gunna, he simply replied, “I love Gunna.” He continued, describing how he feels as though the rapper hasn’t said anything that could negatively impact his son. “Gunna hasn’t done anything whatsoever that can hurt us on this case. Period,” he explained. Though even Young Thug dad doesn’t think Gunna’s a “rat,” he continues to carry the unfortunate stigma.
Regardless, Gunna was sure to show love to his incarcerated friend during his first set since his own stint behind bars. He took the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn earlier this month, making a call for Young Thug’s release a part of his sold-out show. The stage boasted a bright red, lit-up sign reading “Free Jeffery.” What do you think about Young Thug’s father’s recent comments about Gunna? Do you think this could help put an end to Gunna being labeled a snitch? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Famous actor Russell Brand recently posted a video on his social media predicting allegations against him before they even surfaced. Moreover, it seems he’s been accused of sexual assault and harassment in his past by multiple women, and he called these “criminal” claims false in his statement. While he didn’t name anyone or any entity, many connected this to a Dispatched TV special airing in the United Kingdom on Saturday night (September 16). Furthermore, this will air in about three hours as of writing this article on Channel 4 (9pm local time). Now, with stories coming forward about his misconduct, this will surely impact his life and the lives of many others.
“I’ve received two extremely disturbing letters, or a letter and an email,” Russell Brand began. “One from a mainstream media TV company, one from a newspaper, listing a litany of extremely egregious and aggressive attacks. But amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks, are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute. These allegations pertain to the time when I was working in the mainstream, when I was in the newspapers all the time, when I was in the movies.
“As I’ve written about extensively in my books, I was very, very promiscuous,” Russell Brand continued. “Now during that time of promiscuity, the relationships I had were absolutely, always consensual. I was always transparent about that then- almost too transparent. And I’m being transparent about it now as well. And to see that transparency metastasized into something criminal, that I absolutely deny. I don’t mind them using my books and my stand-up to talk about my promiscuous, consensual conduct in the past. What I seriously refute are these very, very, serious criminal allegations.
“Also, it’s worth mentioning that there are witnesses whose evidence directly contradicts the narratives that these two mainstream media outlets are trying to construct apparently, in what seems to me to be, a coordinated attack,” he concluded. “Now, I don’t want to get into this any further, because of the serious nature of the allegations. But I feel like I’m being attacked and plainly they are working very closely together. We are obviously going to look into this matter because it’s very, very, serious. In the meantime, I want you to stay close, stay awake, but more important than any of that, if you can, please stay free.” For more big updates on this Russell Brand story, log back into HNHH.
Earlier this year, Kimora Lee Simmons took to social media, accusing her ex-husband Russell Simmons of abusing her and their daughters. “This man has been threatening my kids’ lives,” she explained, “We won’t be bullied, threatened, or afraid.” She went on to share a screen recording of him shouting at their daughter, Aoki, during a FaceTime call. They further accused him of being emotionally abusive and full of “rage.”
He later apologized for his actions on social media. “DEEPLY sorry for being frustrated and yelling,” he wrote. “But know this… there are no conditions… for sure I love you guys more than I love myself.” The music executive added, “God is testing you a little bit, it’s ok, be strong.” Now, he’s taken to the internet again to share another statement about his family. He made it clear that despite the accusations, he continues to love his daughters and his ex-wife, claiming that there’s no way for that to change.
“There is absolutely no way for me to unlove my daughters or their mother for that matter,” he wrote. “I love my daughters unconditionally and that will never change.” Clearly, Russell Simmons hasn’t let the accusations impact his feelings towards his family. With that being said, social media users are now calling him out. Many point out that his words don’t appear to align with his actions.
Simmons’ Tweet follows his daughter Aoki’s recent Teen Vogue cover story, in which she says that she doesn’t regret exposing her father. “Part of it was already out there,” the 21-year-old explained. “There were reasons I thought it was reasonable to publish because it was playing out in, like, a silent bubble.” What do you think of Russell Simmons’ recent Tweet? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Russell Simmons.
Hitmaka recently came through on Instagram Live with a response to Tink’s allegations against him. While they’re vague and unclear, they seem to revolve around a dwindling collaborative relationship soured by money talk and a physical altercation that they had in the car or in the club. In his remarks, the producer said that he’s going to “stand on being real” and won’t put any alleged footage of the incident out. “I don’t even know what that girl talking about,” he stated before saying that it’s his birthday and that she might be in Cancun. Not only that, but Berg said that he hasn’t talked to the rapper in about ten months.
Furthermore, Hitmaka said that he won’t get into details, but that he will call his lawyer because someone violated him. It’s unclear if he’s specifically accusing Tink of this, although he suggests as much by saying he has video evidence of her putting her hands on him. Still, the Chicago beatsmith said that he’s not trying to “talk down” on her and still has “mad love.” However, it’s a bit of a mixed message, as he called it a “bad move that was made by her.”
“She gonna have to pay,” Hitmaka expressed during his livestream, adding that he hasn’t done anything to Tink to warrant this. Also, he referred to another girl that’s involved in this situation, and claimed that this isn’t the first time that something like this has happened. Of course, it’s important to note that Tink made similar comments about this being a recurring problem, and that people warned her about working with him. As such, it’s still a very gray and rumor-driven feud going on right now, and we’ll see if it resolves.
Meanwhile, it’s sad to see animosity like this prop up with two artists from the same city. In fact, they were so close at one point that they even had to address relationship rumors. We’ll see if this conflict sees a resolution or if it’s a full fallout. With that in mind, keep checking in with HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Tink and Hitmaka.
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