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Pras Michel Accuses Lauryn Hill Of Fraud In New Lawsuit

October 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If the relationship between the members of the Fugees wasn’t already inconsistent enough, things just got a whole lot more complicated. According to a new report from Billboard (Via Uproxx), Pras Michel is filing a lawsuit against the de-facto leader of the New Jersey outfit, Ms. Lauryn Hill, for a “devious” fraud scheme. His lawyers sent the legal documents to a federal court in Manhattan Tuesday. Essentially, Pras and his legal team are saying Hill convinced her bandmate to come on the 2023 reunion tour ultimately for mostly her benefit. It also brings 2024 trek into the picture, the one that was subject to “gross mismanagement”, according to Pras’ lawyers.

The documents say that she lied about how she was going to make. Instead of splitting it equally into thirds, she was going to rake in 40 percent of the gross. Additionally, Pras alleges that the payment was much less than expected due to “bloated” production costs and because of the tour ending sooner. Furthermore, he says that Hill told Live Nation, himself, and Wyclef Jean that they agreed to extend the tour to make an extra $1 million. But she supposedly kept all of that to herself. Finally, he says she turned down $5 million from Coachella to avoid letting Pras pay off his debt.

Pras Is Taking Things To Court With Lauryn Hill

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: (C) Pras Michel, (R) Lauryn Hill and (L) Wyclef Jean perform at Oakland Arena on November 07, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)

That stems from his massive number of federal charges back in 2019. Back then, he was charged with 10 counts including conspiracy, witness tampering and failing to register as a foreign agent. This was all in relation to getting money from a Malaysian financier to aid in Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign. Overall, his lawyers are not holding anything back against Hill, as they say, “While the contractual advance paid to Pras enabled him to retain his new criminal lawyers, the 2023 tour agreement was a wolf in sheep’s clothing”.

What are your thoughts on Pras Michel suing Lauryn Hill for fraud? Are you surprised that he’s going after her in this fashion, why or why not? Do you think this could lead to the end of the Fugees for good? How do you see this playing out? How will this affect them touring together? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Pras Michel, Lauryn Hill, and the Fugees. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the world of music.

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Cesar Pina Is Allegedly Driving For Uber & Lyft Amid Fraud Case

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cesar Pina came to prominence thanks to his association with DJ Envy. Overall, the two were business partners in a real estate endeavor. Envy touted Pina’s business acumen on numerous occasions and even introduced Pina to his famous friends. However, Envy was scrutinized following the revelation that Pina was running an alleged scheme on his investors. Eventually, Pina was arrested and charged with fraud. Meanwhile, Envy has been seen as a victim in all of this, and is not facing charges.

According to AllHipHop, Pina’s legal woes have continued and it has left him in a bit of a bind. Overall, he isn’t exactly employable right now. Furthermore, with legal fees piling up, he needs to find a way to make money. Consequently, the real estate investor has decided to start driving for Uber and Lyft in the meantime. It is honest work, however, considering what he was doing before, many would see this as a downgrade.

Cesar Pina Takes Up New Line Of Work

Pina has a long road ahead of him, and only time will tell whether or not he can overcome this legal issue. Having said that, there is no doubt that this whole situation has brought forth scrutiny to some of the people Pina was associated with. Only time will tell how this all shakes out.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Cesar Pina can get himself out of this jam? Do you think that DJ Envy will be looking to get some sort of judiciary revenge on his former business partner? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Foxy Brown’s Lawyer Passes Away Amid Alleged Fraud Cases

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Foxy Brown’s former lawyer Salvatore Strazzullo has reportedly passed away, and there is no official cause of death attributed to the NYC attorney at press time. Authorities found Strazzullo, also known as the “Night-Life Lawyer” due to many of his cases’ subject matter, dead in his car in front of his parents’ Brooklyn home. He faced multiple alleged fraud cases that accused him of stealing millions of dollars from elderly clients. The 52-year-old represented the “Candy” rapper in a 2011 case that involved her allegedly mooning a neighbor, but a Brooklyn court dismissed these charges. That year, a paralegal and former employee sued him over claims of sexual harassment.

Furthermore, a more recent issue was Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez’s claims that Strazzullo used his escrow account as a Ponzi scheme for many years, allegedly using client funds to pay off other clients and indulge in expensive vices at restaurants and hotels. In total, he faced accusations of stealing over $3.8 million and spent them on luxury items like cars and apartments, but he still pleaded not guilty to a first-degree grand larceny charge, four counts of second-degree grand larceny, and a first-degree scheme to defraud charge. Foxy Brown’s former lawyer also pleaded not guilty in a December 2023 case in another Brooklyn criminal case on accusations of stealing $1.5 million from three other clients, and both cases remained pending at the time of his death. In other Foxy news, she recently caused some drama with Lil Kim by messaging her baby daddy.

Foxy Brown Performing At Los Angeles In 2017

Foxy Brown Lawyer Dead Car Fraud Cases Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Rapper Foxy Brown performs onstage during the Pain is Love tour at Microsoft Theater on September 30, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Elsewhere, an insider claimed that Foxy Brown could take the stand in Keefe D’s case for his alleged murder of Tupac Shakur. “There are secret and delicate conversations going on about Foxy being a witness at the trial. he could prove vital in taking the stand or even making a statement about her recollection of being around the men, who claim they were in her company for a short while before they set off to murder Tupac.”

Meanwhile, Foxy Brown wasn’t too happy with Keith Murray’s claims that they romantically engaged, and he responded in kind. “Everything I said about Foxy Brown was true,” he explained. “If I offended her, I apologize for bringing out my truth. I’m not apologizing for my truth, but it’s the truth. What happened between me and her happened.”

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Sean Kingston & His Mother Indicted On Multiple Federal Fraud Charges

July 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In May of this year, Sean Kingston’s Florida home was raided by authorities in connection to an alleged fraud scheme. At the time, Kingston wasn’t home, but his 61-year-old mother Janice Turner was. She was arrested on the spot, and he was arrested a few hours later at a concert in California. They were both released only a few days after their arrests, but now, they’re facing federal charges.

According to TMZ, a Grand Jury in Miami indicted Kingston and his mother today. They were hit with multiple charges including one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud. They’re both accused of scamming various businesses out of goods like jewelry, luxury vehicles, and more. Allegedly, they racked up over $1 million worth of property without paying anything for it.

Sean Kingston & His Mother Could Face Lengthy Prison Sentences

Sean Kingston & His Mother Indicted On Multiple Federal Fraud Charges — Sean Kingston performs during the Hot Summer Nights Tour at Concord Pavilion on July 09, 2023 in Concord, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

The outlet also notes that if convicted, the two of them might be looking at some serious time behind bars. Reportedly, each count could earn them a maximum sentence of 20 years, and they’re facing six each. Despite this, Kingston’s lawyer Robert Rosenblatt appears confident and reportedly looks forward to battling things out in court. The news comes just over a month after Kingston was released on a $100K bond. At the time, the performer shared a heartfelt message with his supporters.

“It’s great to be home!” he said. “A special thanks to God, my family, my friends and my legal team… Robert Rosenblatt, James Stark, Mark Geragos, Zeljka Bozanic, Pierre Pollas. And I cannot forget about my amazing fans, thank you for all your love and support! I love you guys!” What do you think of a Grand Jury in Miami indicting Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner on multiple charges after their May arrests? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Sean Kingston Slapped With 10 Charges Following Raid On His Home

May 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean Kingston had his home in Florida raided last week and it subsequently led to the arrest of his mother. Moreover, Kingston was in California at the time, where he was eventually arrested. According to TMZ, he is going to be in a San Bernardino courtroom soon, where he will most likely be extradited back to California. As the outlet reports, his return to Florida will not be a walk in the park. This is because 10 serious charges will be awaiting him when he gets back.

Specifically, Kingston and his mother are being accused of an organized scheme in which they allegedly sought to defraud numerous companies. In terms of the companies they allegedly defrauded, there is a car dealership as well as a jeweler. In the case of the car dealership, a $160K Cadillac Escalade seems to be the main attraction. Meanwhile, the jeweler alleges that Kingston made off with a whopping $480K worth of merchandise.

Sean Kingston Legal Woes Continue

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 15: Rapper Sean Kingston performs at the 2022 Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

Additionally, Kingston is currently facing charges for stealing a bed worth upwards of $86K. While his mom Janice Turner faces eight charges, Kingston is also looking at some charges involving alleged bad checks and bank defrauding. At this time, it is unknown what the potential consequences could be for all of these charges. As we reported previously, his mom posted bail. However, since Kingston needs to be extradited, he has remained in custody since last week.

Let us know what you think about this situation, in the comments section down below. Did you expect this storyline in 2024? What are some of your favorite songs from Sean Kingston? What is your prediction for this case? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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