Diddy has been charged with three counts in New York: racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
According to TMZ, the indictment makes accusations from 2008 to the present, naming members of Combs businesses as engaging in a range of illegal activities, including sex trafficking, forced labor, interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution, coercion, and enticement to engage in prostitution, narcotics offenses, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.
Additionally, the indcitment suggests the Combs company was set up for the media and entertainment industries but also aided in Diddy’s sexual gratification.
According to TMZ, Diddy is still in custody and will have his charges read to him by a judge on Tuesday. Speaking outside the court, Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, stated he would “fight like hell” to secure bail for Diddy.
You can read more on Diddy’s arrest here. The indictment can be read in full here.
Clark District Court Judge Carli Kierny says she has more questions than answers after Duane “Keefe D” Davis attempted to provide additional financial records regarding his attempt to pay off his $750,000 bail. “I have a sense that things are trying to be covered up,” she said at a hearing in the case regarding the murder of Tupac Shakur on Tuesday.
Kierny says she recieved two identical letters from an entertainment company that supposedly supplied Wack 100 with the money. She noted that one of the signed names doesn’t match anyone with ties to the company. Additionally, the second one had a misspelled name and return address for a doctor’s office.
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, 60, walks out after a court appearance in Las. Vegas on October 19, 2023, for his arraignment on murder charges in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Shakur, 25, died on September 7, 1996, six days after being shot while in a car near the Las Vegas Strip. (Photo by John Locher / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN LOCHER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The latest drama surrounding Keefe’s attempt at getting out on bail comes after Kierny previously rejected his attempt to get help from Wack 100. She felt Wack was only trying to get an interview out of Keefe. “I don’t really see where the actual $112,500 came from with what’s been provided,” she said back in June. “I also don’t find the defense has met the burden … to show that the bail is not connected to Mr. Davis ultimately talking about Mr. Shakur’s murder and any evidence to the contrary is not credible.”
Davis has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the case. His trial will begin on March 17. Be on the lookout for further updates on Duane “Keefe D” Davis and the trial for the killing of 2Pac on HotNewHipHop.
Duane “Keefe D” Davis will still pursue the chance to get out of jail on bond as he awaits trial in the killing of 2Pac. His lawyer, Carl Arnold, confirmed the decision to Newsweek after a Nevada judge denied his latest attempt at posting bond. He needs $750,000 to do so and had a deal lined up with Wack 100 to get it done, but the judge found the source of the money suspicious.
“We are disappointed with the court’s decision to deny bail to Mr. Davis, especially considering the thorough vetting by Konvict Bail Bonds of the funding source conducted before the source hearing,” Arnold said. “We firmly believe there is a lack of substantive proof that Mr. Davis intended to profit from his alleged connections to the case.”
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, 60, speaks with attorney Ross Goodman in a Las Vegas court on October 19, 2023 for his arraignment on murder charges in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Shakur, 25, died on September 7, 1996, six days after being shot while in a car near the Las Vegas Strip. (Photo by John Locher / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN LOCHER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Calling into the courtroom via Zoom, Wack claimed the funds came from his business, 100 Entertainment. “I know him from passing. I know his son. We sat down and talked a few times in general about personal things when he was having his bout with cancer. Personal things, industry stuff. Just regular conversation,” Wack said. “He’s always been a monumental guy in our community. And I’ve helped several people in our community, whether it was funerals, whether it was for bail.” He also promised only to interview him once the trial was over.
Wack 100 Speaks During Keefe D’s Hearing
Check out the latest hearing in Keefe D’s case above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Duane “Keefe D” Davis and the 2Pac murder trial on HotNewHipHop.
Cash Jones, better known as Wack 100, attempted to post bail for Duane “Keefe D” Davis,” the man charged in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Wack had already discussed his intentions to post Keefe D’s bail in the past but his appearance in court this week didn’t necessarily work out as he hoped. The judge met his offer with skepticism and pressed Wack on the legitimacy of the funds. Below, we’ll be diving into the details surrounding Wack’s recent appearance in court.
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, 60, arrives in a Las Vegas court on October 19, 2023 for his arraignment on murder charges in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. (Photo by John Locher / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN LOCHER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Duane “Keefe D” Davis faces a first-degree murder charge for his alleged role in the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur and injured Death Row Records founder Suge Knight. Arrested last September, Davis, now 61, lived in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson with his wife and son. His arrest came decades after he had detailed his involvement in the shooting through a federal proffer agreement, which initially granted him immunity for his statements related to the case.
Davis has pleaded not guilty and maintains that his health conditions, including a prior colon cancer diagnosis, necessitate his release to house arrest. The court set his trial date for November. However, he argues that the deterioration of his health relates to poor health conditions. Keefe D said that his condition worsened due to a lack of proper nutrition and medical care.
Wack 100’s Bail Offer
According to Rolling Stone, Cash “Wack 100” Jones’s involvement in the case emerged when Davis testified that Jones was providing $112,500 as a non-refundable deposit for his $750,000 bond. This offer raised questions, particularly after a recorded jail call suggested a link between Jones’s funding and deal to exploit Davis’s story for commercial gain. Prosecutors argued that Wack’s bail money offer might connect to a potential series or film project detailing Davis’s life and the events surrounding Tupac’s murder.
During a court hearing, prosecutors played a portion of a jail call between Jones and Davis. In the call, Jones proposed creating a series about Davis’s life. Wack mentioned that some of the potential episodes would focus on Davis’ upbringing as a youth, as well as particular individuals surrounding the East Coast-West Coast feud, such as Sean “Diddy” Combs, Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, and his late nephew Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, who is the suspected shooter in Tupac’s murder. Ultimately, the judge expressed concerns that the bail money might derive from a transaction where Davis benefits from discussing the crime.
Interestingly enough, during an interview with Vlad TV, Wack 100 revealed that he previously crossed paths with Keefe D at his studio. Wack explained that, at the time, he was in the process of securing the life rights of Orlando Anderson. There’s no confirmation whether there’s any connection between that conversation and Wack’s alleged proposal to create a series out of Keefe D’s life story.
The jail call in question relates to two conversations that Keefe D had: one with his wife and another with Wack. In his conversation with his wife, he reportedly said, “Cash [Jones] ain’t got no damn money to get me out.” Over the recorded call, he also reportedly heard told her that Wack serves as a front. “[It’s] the Jewish man that own the fucking movie company. Cash ain’t got no fucking money to own no fucking movie company. …They just using him as a front, so it won’t look like they did it, you know what I’m saying?”
However, Keefe D told the court that he lied to his wife, who didn’t trust Wack, to “get her off my back.” He added that he only lied to her to get her to sign off on something related to the case. “I said [Jones] had no money like that… just so she could sign the fucking bond and leave as is,” he testified.
The call involving Wack 100 painted another picture, however. Prosecutors played the call where Wack reportedly detailed potential plans for a television project including filming 10 episodes before the trial ends. “My thing is, fuck the movie shit, takes too long. We get to that later. Let’s do the series, you know what I’m saying?” Wack said. But when the defense lawyer asked Wack if he has “anything in writing that states that you will derive any benefit from Keffe D’s release and his story?,” Wack responded, “No, I don’t.
The Court’s Scrutiny
LAD VEGAS, NV – JUNE 25: Cash “Wack 100” Jones, who put up the bail for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, is shown during an interview in a court hearing for Davis on June 25, 2024 at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis is accused of orchestrating the 1996 slaying of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The judge denied Davis’ request to be released on bond. (Photo by K.M. Cannon-Pool/Getty Images)
Judge Carli Kierny expressed doubts about the source of the bail money, highlighting the need for transparency and legality. She emphasized that the funds used for bail should not come from any agreement where Davis profits from recounting his involvement in Shakur’s murder. Although Jones testified via Zoom, claiming that his offer was unconditional and not tied to any business deal, the court remained unconvinced.
Judge Kierny decided to withhold a final ruling on the bail until she could review the bank records submitted by Jones. She pointed out that the defense failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the bail money was unconnected to any commercial exploitation of Davis’s story. This left Davis’s bail status uncertain, with the court demanding clearer evidence of the money’s source.
Health Concerns & Desperation
Davis’s plea for house arrest also centered on his health issues. He testified about his deteriorating condition, citing his need for better medical care and nutrition. Davis described the inadequate food and healthcare in jail, arguing that these conditions were life-threatening given his history of cancer. He admitted to lying to his wife during a recorded jail visit, claiming he did so out of desperation to secure her cooperation in posting bail.
Wack 100’s involvement in posting Keefe D’s bail revolves around a $112,500 deposit, which has raised questions about the legitimacy and source of the funds. Keefe D, charged with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, argues for house arrest due to his health issues. The court, led by Judge Carli Kierny, will examine whether the bail money links to a potential commercial deal to exploit Davis’s story. Jones, appearing via Zoom, denied any such business arrangement. The court awaits further evidence before deciding on Davis’s immediate release.
Wack 100 testified as to why he wants Duane “Keefe D” Davis out on bond during an appearance in court on Tuesday, arguing that he’s a “monumental guy” in the community. He had attempted to pay off a chunk of Keefe’s bail but a judge rejected the move over suspicions regarding his motivations and questions from where the money came. Wack claimed the funds came from his business, 100 Entertainment.
“I know him from passing. I know his son. We sat down and talked a few times in general about personal things when he was having his bout with cancer. Personal things, industry stuff. Just regular conversation,” Wack said. “He’s always been a monumental guy in our community. And I’ve helped several people in our community, whether it was funerals, whether it was for bail.”
LAD VEGAS, NV – JUNE 25: Cash “Wack 100” Jones, who put up the bail for Duane. “Keffe D” Davis, is shown during an interview in a court hearing for Davis on June 25, 2024, at the Regional Justice. Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis is accused of orchestrating the 1996 slaying of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The judge denied Davis’ request to be released on bond. (Photo by K.M. Cannon-Pool/Getty Images)
Judge Carli Kierny also suggested that Wack was only interested in landing an interview with Keefe. In response, Wack promised the interview would only occur after the trial ended. “It would have to be [after the trial],” he said. “It couldn’t go the other way, it couldn’t go the other way because if he’s guilty … he’s gonna be looked upon a certain way. If he’s innocent as I think he is and I know him to be understanding the case, then he’ll be looked at a total different way.”
Police arrested Keefe back in September of last year, 25 years after 2Pac’s death. Be on the lookout for further updates on Wack 100 and Keefe D on HotNewHipHop.
Father’s Day is one of the most special and significant holidays of the year. It gives loved ones in the parents’ lives a chance to celebrate them and recognize them for all of the amazing things that they do each day. They certainly deserve all of the love and admiration for what they are able to provide for their families. Unfortunately, not every dad on the planet is fortunate enough to enjoy that special day. However, New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Rob49, wanted to give three lucky dads a chance to celebrate Father’s Day this year.
According to various sources, including The Shade Room, the rising star decided to pay off three separate bails this past weekend for dads who were locked up for “petty crimes”/nonviolent offenses. Speaking with WDSU NewsChannel 6, Rob49 expressed how important father figures are as a whole. He was speaking from experience, revealing that his father was also incarcerated and how much he could have helped him if he was at home.
“Being able to help dads who did petty crimes —nothing major, but who don’t have the money to get out— that’s how you can change a little kid’s life”. In addition to this unforgettable gift, Rob49 also put on another installment of his annual Father’s Day concert held in NOLA. According to Complex, rappers who accompanied him on the June 15 event inlcuded Sexyy Red, Polo G, NoCap, Skilla Baby, and BossMan Dlow.
What are your thoughts on Rob49 paying the bail of three fathers for Father’s Day? Is this one of the kindest acts you have seen from a rapper lately, why or why not? 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 Rob49. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Earlier this week, things took an unfortunate turn for Chrisean Rock, as the new mother was taken into custody upon entering a San Fernando Valley courtroom. Reportedly, she had shown up to support her child’s father Blueface, who’s currently dealing with his own fair share of legal issues. TMZ captured footage of the Baddies star being escorted off the premises in handcuffs shortly after she was spotted walking in with her son.
It was later confirmed that Chrisean was arrested due to a felony fugitive warrant out of Oklahoma dating back to 2022. Immediately, fans expressed concern for her son’s well-being and had several questions about the sticky situation. Luckily, Blueface’s manager Wack 100 recently took to social media to clear some things up. He also provided more details of what she’s currently up against.
He began his message by confirming that despite fans’ demands, he is unable to bail Chrisean out of jail. According to him, Chrisean is being held without bail for an alleged probation violation. He says that all she and her loved ones can do now is wait until the judge makes a decision. Wack adds that at worst, she could end up spending a few months behind bars. Fortunately, even that seems unlikely to him.
“We don’t need to get her attorney, okay?” he explained. “That’s the bottom line. That judge is gonna do what that judge is gonna do when she gets back down [to Oklahoma].” What do you think of Chrisean Rock getting arrested this week while attending Blueface’s court hearing? What about Wack 100 clarifying that she can’t be bailed out, despite fans’ demands? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Vybz Kartel was arrested over a decade ago for his alleged role in the disappearance of his associate Clive “Lizard” Williams, whose body has yet to be found. In March, things began to look up for the beloved dancehall artist when he appealed his life sentence. His appeal was successful and the conviction was overturned, though he can still be retried.
Today, however, he and his co-defendants Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell and Andre St John appeared in court in Kingston where Supreme Court Justice Andrea Thomas denied them bail. This means that they must stay behind bars until they’re formally acquitted or a decision is made regarding a retrial. “In view of the fact that their appeal is not yet determined they should remain in custody until their appeal is concluded,” Justice Thomas explained. “That is until a verdict of acquittal is entered or there is a decision for a retrial.”
Vybz Kartel & His Co-Defendants Will Remain Behind Bars
BREAKING: Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and two of his three co-accused will remain behind bars after a judge rejected the habeas corpus application submitted by their attorneys Thursday.https://t.co/QDW5q8Ytrupic.twitter.com/5LHWf1PPHM
— Jamaica Observer (@JamaicaObserver) May 30, 2024
The ruling was announced after the men’s attorney Isat Buchanan argued that “a conviction must exist for there to be authority to detain” them. The state fired back, claiming that they weren’t acquitted just because their convictions were overturned by the Privy Council. Instead, they’re said to be back to their pre-trial status along with “live” murder charges.
When Vybz’s conviction was overturned, his attorneys cited alleged juror misconduct that took place during his 2014 trial. They accuse one juror of offering the others $500K in an attempt to sway the outcome. “The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has concluded that the appeals should be allowed and the appellants’ convictions should be quashed on the ground of juror misconduct, and that the case should be remitted to the Court of Appeal of Jamaica to decide whether to order a retrial of the appellants for the murder of the deceased,” the Privy Council said in a statement at the time. What do you think of Vybz Kartel and two of his co-defendants getting denied bail? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Sean Kingston’s family was in for a big shock last week, as he and his mother were both arrested on accusations of fraud and theft. Whereas authorities caught the singer at a concert in California, where he remains awaiting his extradition hearing for Florida, they brought Janice Turner into custody during Thursday’s (May 23) raid on his Florida home. According to court records, she faces eight charges including organizing a scheme of defraudation, grand theft, and identity theft. The 61-year-old attended her bail hearing on Friday (May 24) and later provided the $160,000 bail that led to her Sunday afternoon (May 26) release from the Broward County jail, according to TMZ.
Furthermore, police also arrested Sean Kingston that Thursday while he was in Fort Irwin, California for a performance at a military event. It’s a little unclear whether he’s been in jail this whole time or if he already had his extradition hearing and is just waiting for the next steps. Either way, it looks like they both have a lot of legal issues to deal with for the rest of 2024. It would also add onto their previous history, as Janice Turner already has a 2005 conviction for bank fraud.
Meanwhile, as for the raid on Sean Kingston’s Florida home, TMZ reportedly obtained some photos from inside the property (which you can check out with the “Via” link down below) that detail some of what went down. Apparently, the cops got some valuable merchandise and property out of the house, including a massive LED television set valued at $150,000. This could relate to how authorities want the Kingstons to repay for their alleged crimes. The claims are that they stole almost $500,000 in jewelry, over $200,000 from Bank Of America, $160,000 from a car dealer, $100,000 from First Republic Bank, and $86,000 for a custom bed.
As such, this totals over $1 million in allegedly stolen goods, services, or fraudulent transactions, which is a pretty steep amount to answer for. This hasn’t resulted in much sympathy from the entertainment world, as The Game recently clowned Turner’s mugshot. However, there’s a chance that this could all turn around for Sean Kingston, so we’ll have to see what other updates emerge. Stressing out about prison is one thing, but dealing with your mother’s place in it must be another feeling entirely that is now moot.
Meek Mill paid tribute to his mom on Twitter, on Sunday, in honor of Mother’s Day by recalling a time she paid his bail while he was locked up. He explained that he needed to come up with $9,500 and none of his friends were coming through. “When I was locked up my bail was 9500 most these so call homies didn’t put up anything … my mom had to throw a fish fry to raise the money to get me home!” Meek wrote. “Happy Mother’s Day love you 4L and after … happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers gone.”
While many fans expressed their support for Meek in the replies, many of the top responses poked fun at the Philadelphia rapper. “Bro took a Mother’s Day tweet and made it about his homies being fake,” one user wrote. Another added: “Bro couldn’t just say Happy Mother’s Day like a regular mf.”
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 04: Meek Mill performs a surprise set during 2021 Made In America at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on September 04, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
Meek previously made headlines this year for buying his mother a house. “I bought my mom her 3rd brand new house sep, 29th 2023 fully cashed out no mortgage … 2023 was slow for me too!” he wrote in a post from January. He shared a screenshot of a text message mentioning a wire of nearly $1 million for the property as well. Meek has claimed to change upwards of $250K for a feature, so the figure shouldn’t have been too steep for him. Check out his latest tribute for his mom below.
Meek Mill Shows Love To Her Mom On Mother’s Day
When I was locked up my bail was 9500 most these so call homies didn’t put up anything … my mom had to throw a fish fry to raise the money to get me home! Happy Mother’s Day love you 4L and after … happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers gone
Meek is one of countless celebrities to share tributes on social media in honor of Mother’s Day. Diddy, DC Young Fly, Lil Meech, and several more have done so as well. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill on HotNewHipHop.
