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Diddy’s Attorneys Didn’t Drop Him At Lady Gaga’s Request, Spokesperson Confirms

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It’s no secret that Diddy’s currently dealing with his fair share of legal woes. Aside from being at the center of a federal sex trafficking investigation, he’s facing various lawsuits and damning allegations from exes and former associates. Over the weekend, it was revealed that his attorneys no longer want any part of it. Reportedly, the mogul was dropped by New York City law firm Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks. News Nation previously claimed to have chatted with an insider, who told the outlet that the decision was made per the request of another one of the firm’s high-profile clients. “Lady Gaga said she was leaving [the firm] if they didn’t drop Diddy. And she’s too big to lose,” the source reportedly said.

Now, however, a spokesperson for the firm has cleared things up with Page Six. According to them, the decision to drop Diddy had nothing to do with Gaga. Instead, they say it was related to the multiple lawsuits he’s currently facing, as well as the disturbing allegations he’s been hit with over the past few months.

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Diddy’s Attorneys Didn’t Drop Him At Lady Gaga's Request, Spokesperson Confirms
Lady Gaga attends Netflix Maestro LA special screening at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emilio Madrid/Getty Images for Netflix)

“The decision to part ways with Mr. Combs was proactively made by the partners in the firm a number of months ago as they felt it was the right thing to do,” the spokesperson also explained. “The report that the decision was the result of client pressure just isn’t true.”

What do you think of a spokesperson for Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks confirming that Lady Gaga didn’t get Diddy dropped? What about them claiming that it has to do with the various lawsuits and allegations he’s currently facing instead? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Young Thug Attorneys Open “Motion To Dismiss” Appeal After YSL RICO Trial Pause

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When Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial began to make some headway, the Atlanta native likely felt some serious relief. Of course, he’s well aware that the legal process is slow-moving. Still, having recent delays put a halt on things isn’t easy for the multi-talent’s mental health. Thankfully, he has a stellar legal team working to make sure that freedom remains possible for their client. Earlier in December, attorney Brian Steel promised that an appeal would be filed on Thug’s behalf for a motion to dismiss his case. Today (December 18), it looks like he made good on his word.

“[Steel] is trying to expedite the appeal so it will be heard at the same time as the trial,” @ThuggerDaily on Twitter reported on the first of the month. “If the judge’s decision is overturned, the case would end,” they further explained. Now that the case appeal is open, the So Much Fun hitmaker and his attorneys are waiting to find out if the appropriate court is willing to hear their story.

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YSL RICO proceedings are now on hold until the new year after a co-defendant was stabbed in jail. “Remember yesterday we recessed because one of our participants had a medical issue and I was telling you about that? Well, unfortunately, that medical condition still exists. Given the length of time that we will probably address that, it might be just more prudent to recess you. An early recess. Instead of recessing you this Friday, I’m gonna recess you for the holidays, today,” Judge Glanville told the jury.

Elsewhere in the world of crime and hip-hop, YNW Melly prosecutors are currently attempting to use his song lyrics against him in their long-spanning double-murder case. After a mistrial was declared this past summer, the Florida native is due to return to court in Broward County come February 2024. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Diddy Secures New Legal Representation Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuits

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Last month, Diddy’s ex Cassie filed a lawsuit against the Bad Boy Records founder, accusing him of rape, physical and emotional abuse, and more. The two of them settled shortly after she filed, but her suit was followed by three similar ones. Diddy has since denied the allegations.

Now, it appears as though the mogul is gearing up for a serious legal battle, enlisting the help of some prominent attorneys. According to AllHipHop‘s Kyle Eustice, Diddy now has Jonathan D. Davis, Alyssa M. Pronley, and Anthony C. LoMonaco on retainer. The outlet reports that they’ll represent him in his cases against former Syracuse University student Joi Dickerson-Neal and against an anonymous woman. Dickerson-Neal accuses him of sexually assaulting her in 1991 while the anonymous woman accuses him and Harve Pierre of gang-raping her when she was 17.

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Diddy Secures New Legal Representation Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Sean “Diddy” Combs attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Following news of his fourth sexual assault lawsuit, Diddy took to social media to once again deny the allegations. “Enough is enough,” his message began. “For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear; I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”

In light of the suits, at least 18 different brands have reportedly cut ties with Diddy. It was also recently revealed that he had a Hulu show in the works, Diddy+7, which has now been scrapped. He’s additionally in the running for a Grammy, but it’s unclear whether he’ll be invited to the awards ceremony. “We are taking this matter very seriously and we are in the process of evaluating it with the time and care that it deserves,” the Recording Academy announced this week. What do you think of Diddy securing his legal team amid his sexual assault lawsuits? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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