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Nelly’s Attorney Slams Cops Over Alleged Ecstasy Possession Arrest

August 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier today, it was reported that Nelly was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol at the Hollywood Casino. Allegedly, officers found four ecstasy pills on his person and discovered that the artist did not have insurance. For obvious reasons, the arrest took fans by surprise. After all, Nelly is currently expecting his first child with his fiancée Ashanti. It’s unclear exactly when she’s due, but it looks like their baby could arrive any day now.

His attorney, however, is firing back. In a recent chat with TMZ, Scott Rosenblum told the outlet that his client was “targeted by an overzealous, out of line officer.” According to him, the hitmaker had won a major jackpot at the casino. An officer then allegedly falsely claimed they needed to run a background check before giving him his winnings.

Nelly’s Attorney, Scott Rosenblum, Addresses Performer’s Arrest

Nelly’s Attorney Slams Cops Over Alleged Ecstasy Possession Arrest — Rapper Nelly performs onstage at Juneteenth: A Global Celebration For Freedom at The Greek Theatre on June 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Police claim that at this point, they learned that he had an active warrant for failing to have insurance during a previous traffic stop. After that, they reportedly cuffed the performer and walked him through the casino to be seen by everyone there. Rosenblum insists that Nelly was not given notice of the warrant, which was issued in December from a traffic stop in 2018. He thinks that if Nelly wasn’t a celebrity, he simply would have been informed of the warrant and allowed to leave.

Rosenblum also claims that Nelly has not been charged with drug possession, despite previous reports. Nelly himself has yet to address the debacle, though his attorney seems confident that the case won’t go anywhere. What do you think of Nelly getting arrested at a casino this morning? What about his attorney’s response to the arrest? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Yella Beezy’s Attorney Responds To Lawsuit After Alleged Chris Brown Concert Brawl

July 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Chris Brown and Yella Beezy were hit with a lawsuit from four men accusing them of assault. The men allege that they were invited by Brown to enjoy his VIP experience in Forth Worth, but once they arrived, things took an unfortunate turn. They accuse Brown of telling his entourage, including Yella Beezy, to beat them up over some old beef. The alleged victims are seeking a whopping $50 million in damages.

Now, however, Beezy’s attorney Daryl K. Washington has issued a statement in response to the lawsuit. “Based on the information that we know, the lawsuit that includes Markies Conway, or Yella Beezy, is frivolous and without merit,” it begins. “[Yella Beezy] was not involved in any incident, did not have any contact with the Plaintiffs, and does not understand why he is named party in the lawsuit or the temporary restraining order that was clearly filed before all facts were obtained and verified.”

Yella Beezy Denies The Allegations

Yella Beezy’s Attorney Responds To Lawsuit After Alleged Chris Brown Concert Brawl — Yella Beezy performs during Lil Weezyana 2022 at Champions Square on October 29, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)

Washington also insists that there is “no evidence to support the accusations” against his client, and shared plans to “hold accountable any person” who appears to be trying to damage Beezy’s reputation. As for Brown, he’s yet to address his latest legal drama and was hit with yet another lawsuit yesterday. Frederick R. Overpeck claims he worked security the night of the incident and alleges that he was badly injured while trying to break things up. He alleges that he was punched and kicked amid the debacle, leaving him with cracked vertebrae and serious hip damage.

What do you think of Chris Brown and Yella Beezy getting sued for alleged assault? What about the latter’s attorney’s response to the lawsuit? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kodak Black’s Lawyer, Bradford Cohen, Divulges On Their Unique Relationship

May 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bradford Cohen says that he and Kodak Black’s relationship is unlike any of his other clients. He explained that he’s known the rapper since he was just a kid and how he’s seen him grow over the years during a recent interview with DJ Akademiks. Cohen also revealed that the rapper does far more good behind the scenes than fans know about.

Cohen began by explaining that he and Kodak have a “different attorney-client relationship.” “I’ve known him since he was a kid. I’ve mentored him. I’ve talked to him. I’ve walked him through different things. I just know how he thinks and I know what a good soul he is because I’ve seen him do things that he doesn’t want me talking about, doesn’t want me going to the press about, doesn’t want me getting any fanfare about. That’s why he’s a different type of person. Generally, people do things like, ‘Oh, I want to rehab my image.’ He doesn’t do that. He’ll do things when he doesn’t need to rehab his image.”

Kodak Black Performs At One Music Festival

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 28: Rapper Kodak Black performs onstage during the 2023 One Music Festival at Piedmont Park on October 28, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

“So, it’s a different type of relationship,” Cohen concluded, explaining that he’s always willing to show up for his clients no matter what time of day, but with the rapper, it’s different. In Akademiks’ comments section, fans weren’t buying the praise. “He has done a horrible job of mentoring him,” one joked. Another argued: “Some people like Kodak will never learn sadly, gotta have sum positive influence on the community.”

Bradford Cohen Speaks On His Relationship With Kodak Black

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Check out the full clip from the interview above. Cohen also recently made headlines for weighing in on the allegations surrounding Diddy. Be on the lookout for further updates on Bradford Cohen and Kodak Black on HotNewHipHop.

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Justin Combs’ Lawyer Slams Feds For “Dirtying” Potential Jury Pool

April 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Justin Combs’ attorney, Jeffrey Lichtman, has accused the federal agents who raided Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami of attempting to manipulate a potential jury pool by tipping off the press about the incidents ahead of time. Lichtman is known for previously representing the infamous drug trafficker, El Chapo as well as mobster John Gotti Jr.

Speaking on his show, Beyond the Legal Limit, Lichtman ranted: “They were all there, ready to record it. They were all there, told about it and breathlessly reporting what anonymous agents of law enforcement are telling them about what they’re looking for, evidence of sex trafficking. That’s bad because that’s just an evil thing for our government or law enforcement to do.” He added: “By using the press to leak what they’re looking for, they’re just dirtying a potentially future jury pool.”

Justin Combs & Christian Combs Pose With Diddy

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Justin Combs, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Christian “King” Combs arrive at Macy’s to premier Sean John new fragrance launch at Macy’s Lenox Square on September 8, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for Macy’s/Sean John)

Coincidentally, Stevie J, who was in the house in Miami when the feds entered, recently compared the incident to a raid on El Chapo’s property. “I was at his crib in his studio,” Stevie told TMZ, earlier this week. “I was sitting outside the studio door and I heard a big ‘Boom!’ I’ve witnessed some historical events of excessive force but none like this. Since Saddam Hussein or El Chapo or Pablo Escobar… even Osama Bin Laden. I heard a big boom … I heard it again. Turn my head I’m hearing, ‘Doo-doo-doo-doo.’ Three big armored vehicles come, dudes jump out. I got 50 dots on my shirt screaming, ‘Get on the fucking ground.’ They took me outside, I asked to speak to the higher-ups, asked who was under arrest and they said, ‘No, you’re being detained.’ ‘I want to speak to the higher-ups.’ They said, ‘No, you’re not [under arrest], we’ll let you go.’”

Jeffrey Lichtman Speaks Out

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It appears that Christian Combs, Justin’s brother, has retained the help of his father’s attorney, Aaron Dyer. Diddy has not been charged with any crimes. Be on the lookout for further updates on Justin Combs and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Tory Lanez’s Attorney Claims There’s More To Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Than The Public Knows

October 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent interview on The Word With Jackie Rae, Tory Lanez’s attorneys Crystal Morgan and Michael Hayden spoke on the performer’s 10-year prison sentence. For those who don’t know, he’s behind bars for shooting Megan Thee Stallion outside of a party back in 2020. Though he’s maintained his innocence, a judge handed him the decade-long sentence in August.

His second motion for release on bail is currently pending, after the judge denied his first request last month. Most spectators believe that they’ve got a pretty decent grasp on what took place the night of the shooting. His legal team, however, claims that there’s much more to the story than the public knows. Morgan even says that she would tell the whole story herself, if it were ethical.

Attorneys Speak On Tory Lanez’s Case

“There is a lot of shroud and mystery around this,” she explained. “The full story didn’t come out — I think a lot of people want to hear it. If I was able to say it, I would share with the world, but ethically I cannot say it and it’s not my story to share.” Morgan continued, describing how she believes that Lanez is having such a tough time appealing his case due to the public’s perception of him. “Our justice system overall has kind of moved from ‘innocent until you’re proven guilty’ to ‘guilty and you have to prove you’re innocent,’” she said. “So I really find that like with not just Tory Lanez’s case but a lot of our cases, we’re in a uphill battle because, y’know, people’s minds are already made up.”

It remains unclear what kind of new details the “full story” includes, and whether or not they could point to Lanez being innocent. What do you think of Tory Lanez’s attorneys claiming there’s more to the story of Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Young Thug’s Lawyer Seeks To Remove YSL Polo From RICO Trial Due To His Behavior

September 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Multiple YSL affiliates are still behind bars following multiple delays in jury selection and other factors in the rap-centered collective’s RICO case. While most of the attention is understandably on Young Thug, his codefendants are proving to be just as important in this trial, for better or worse. Moreover, a lot of these delays occurred due to the court severing other affiliates from the trial for a variety of reasons. Many of these relate to the individuals’ behavior, mental health, and series of crimes committed while awaiting trial in this case. This new instance of that has unclear context behind it, but Thug’s legal team believes it could be a detriment.

Furthermore, new footage of YSL Polo’s odd movements and refusal to give verbal acknowledgement in court caused concern among many. Not only is this due to his own health and state of mind, but in terms of how it will affect Young Thug and the YSL trial as a whole. Thugger’s attorney Brian Steel witnessed this, and according to a newly surfaced motion, wants to take action. He filed to sever Polo, real name Cordarius Dorsey, from this trial to ensure a fair process for his client.

YSL Polo Causes Concern For Young Thug’s Legal Team

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“Jeffery Williams, by and through undersigned counsel, hereby files this motion to Sever Parties in the above-referenced case,” Young Thug’s team’s motion reads. “In support of this Motion, Mr. Williams shows as follows. Mr. Williams is innocent of all charges in the above-referenced indictment. Mr. Dorsey, a co-indictee, has displayed unprofessional and unacceptable conduct in Court, in the presence of this Honorable Court, as announced on the Record on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

“Based upon information and belief, during a separate trial, Mr. Dorsey, using movements with his hands, threatened the prosecutors as well as the jurors,” it continues. “Mr. Williams has filed a Demand for Speedy Trial and will not upset that Demand for Speedy Trial. However, Mr. Williams asks this Honorable Court to exercise its discretion and sever Mr. Dorsey so that Mr. Williams’ Constitutional right to a fair trial is not prejudiced.” Despite these difficulties, the Atlanta trap pioneer holds his head high in court. For more news and the latest updates on Young Thug and YSL, log back into HNHH.

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YFN Lucci’s Attorney Issues Motion Demanding Speedy Trial

September 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YFN Lucci’s RICO case has been in the courts for a long time, but there’s been little progression when it comes to bringing it fully underway. In that meantime, various developments came into effect, but none that have fully kept the trial moving, for understandable or confusing reasons. As such, the rapper’s legal team seeks to apply pressure to the court to move it forward as much as they can within a specific timeframe. Moreover, his attorney filed a motion demanding a speedy trial on Wednesday (August 30) that details its conditions and expectations. Apparently, if the court agrees, they could acquit the Atlanta MC of all charges if his trial doesn’t fully begin soon.

“I hereby certify that I have on this day served a true and correct copy of the within and foregoing DEMAND FOR SPEEDY TRIAL upon all parties or counsel of record via US Postal Service, hand delivery, or the Court’s e-filing system,” the motion reads. “Submitted this the 30th day of August, 2023. …Prosecutor and Judge’s chambers with a copy of this Demand For Speedy Trial. Therefore, Mr. Bennett respectfully requests that he be tried at this Term of Court or at the next Term of Court or the following Term of this Court. In default of such trial, [he requests] that he be fully acquitted and discharged of said offenses lodged against him in the instant Indictment.”

YFN Lucci’s Lawyer’s Speedy Trial Motion

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Reportedly, these court terms refer to the next six months, which sets a deadline for the court to try YFN Lucci. That seems quite optimistic considering the trajectory of the trial so far. Still, it’s possible that the court came close to putting this case in motion. While this motion seems like a Hail Mary, this legal battle is no stranger to surprises.

Meanwhile, among the most notable recent happenings in this case is that the 32-year-old denied a plea deal. Furthermore, it seems like he and his team want to fight this without resorting to extracurricular methods. They fought hard to get to this point, and this extra pressure could force authorities to avoid the risk of letting him go. For more news and the latest updates on YFN Lucci, check back in with HNHH.

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Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Updates His Appeal Process, Addresses His Italy Trip

August 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tory Lanez wants to move forward with his appeal process for his 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, but has some bumps in the road to go over first. For example, his attorney Jose Baez hadn’t filed the motion for this yet despite promises that he would do so promptly. Moreover, these reports came from Meghann Cuniff, the independent reporter who’s covered this case extensively and drawn the ire of Tory’s team as a result. In addition, she said that Baez was posting snaps from an Italy trip. The lawyer recently took to Instagram to comment on these reports and provide a status update on the post-sentence process for the Canadian artist.

“It has been brought to my attention that a blogger [Cuniff] has claimed that Tory Lanez is not a priority because I’m allegedly in Italy,” Baez wrote. “For the record I travel to Italy 2 to 4 times a year. I have both business interests as well as clients who have business in Italy. It is a beautiful country and a privilege to visit. This blogger has had a clear bias against Tory and has attacked everyone associated with him as well as made numerous inaccurate assumptions. In fairness to her, she has no legal training and has never worked in the court system [not true, by the way], so her opinions have little to no merit whatsoever.” In addition, he took a screenshot of an account that alleges that Cuniff “is a drunk.”

Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Refutes Meghann Cuniff

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In another Story post, he actually updated people on Tory’s situation. “Finally to all of Tory’s fans,” Baez stated. “I can report that because his motion for a new trial covered many of the issues that will be appealed, we are way ahead of schedule. The court reporter has not completed all of the transcripts and until that happens he must wait to file the appeal. As for other motions Tory is evaluating ALL of his options. Thank you all, he appreciates your support.”

More Updates From Jose Baez

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Meanwhile, it’s unclear whether Baez meant to refer to Meghann Cuniff as the “court reporter.” Either way, it sounds odd on the outside, but there’s probably a lot of legal processes that he’s simply abiding by. Regardless, the appeal process will move forward eventually, and the court’s decision might end this case for now. For more news and the latest updates on Tory Lanez, come back to HNHH.

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Tory Lanez’s Attorney Hasn’t Filed Motion For His Bail As He Posts Snaps From Italy

August 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Tory Lanez case has been slowly dying down following his sentencing, and it looks like that’s the case even for his lawyers. Moreover, Meghann Cuniff, who’s been covering the case diligently, recently gave an update via Twitter on its status. She relayed that it’s been over two weeks since the Canadian artist’s attorney Jose Baez promised to file a motion for his bail amid conviction appeals and his sentence. As of writing this article, there’s no such motion on the floor. However, it seems like Baez isn’t too concerned, as he posted pictures on his social media of an Italy vacation.

In addition, Cuniff stated that Tory Lanez’s notice of appeal appeared in court filings on August 10. While the Court of Appeals’ website doesn’t yet reflect an open case, she predicted that it would come up soon. Also, she clarified that upon the filing of an opening brief, that will show significant movement, but that said outcome probably won’t happen for a couple more months. It sounds a bit confusing, but the gist (if we’re interpreting correctly) is that, despite a conviction and sentence, this case is far, far from over in the appeals and bail circuit.

Meghan Cuniff’s New Reports On Tory Lanez

2+ weeks since Tory Lanez’s lawyer Jose Baez said he’d file a motion to bail Lanez out of jail as he appeals his convictions and 10-year prison sentence. No motion has been filed, and I’m not sure how much of a priority it is for Baez: He’s posting Instagram stories from Italy. pic.twitter.com/U8jFVUoDB1

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) August 25, 2023

Despite these remarks, Cuniff made it clear that this doesn’t mean that there won’t be a bail motion at all. Even if it takes a bit longer to do, due to the lawyer’s Italian trek or otherwise, it will be implemented in all likelihood. Still, the journalist also suggested that it’s very unlikely that Judge Herriford grants it, although she made space to acknowledge that things have gone left in Tory Lanez’s case before. As such, it seems like things are still a matter of time.

Meanwhile, a lot of recent discussion around this case surrounds letters of support that artists sent to the court, praising Lanez’s character. That caused a lot of controversy against these celebrities and others, especially with the guilty conviction in hindsight. With all this in mind, there will probably be a lot more to discuss around this divisive event in the future. On that note, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Tory Lanez.

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Polo G’s Attorney Speaks Out Following Police Raid

August 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Polo G’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, has released a statement regarding the rapper’s recent run-in with the law in Los Angeles. His detainment came after police raided his home and found a firearm on the property. Cohen has explained that this is simply to “verify” his client isn’t a convicted felon.

“The incident surrounded someone staying in Polo’s home and not Polo directly,” Cohen told XXL. “The officers have detained Polo to ‘verify’ that he is not a convicted felon, as they assert a firearm was found in the home. It is widely known that Polo is not a convicted felon and never was a convicted felon. I personally got all his charges in Miami dismissed when he was in our opinion wrongfully arrested and charged. They have refused to allow us access to our client which is also an illegal and unethical practice and someone will have to answer for these new wrongful actions.”

Polo G Performs At Rolling Loud

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 28: Polo G performs during Rolling Loud N.Y.C. 2021 at Citi Field on October 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

On Wednesday morning, police swarmed Polo G’s home. Afterward, the rapper was spotted being carried away in handcuffs. A law enforcement source for TMZ told the outlet they executed the search warrant in relation to a robbery and 4 suspects had been taken into custody. A rep from Polo G’s team clarified that he wasn’t the focus of the active investigation.

The legal troubles for the rapper come after he recently hinted about considering retirement. “This rap shit got so l*me and watered down it ain’t no fun in it no more,” he wrote in one post on Twitter. He later added: “Honestly after my hood poet album I’m considering retiring from music [purple heart emoji, two hand-heart emojis] so I appreciate everybody ridin for me 10 fold [tornado emoji].” Be on the lookout for further updates on Polo G’s legal status on HotNewHipHop.

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