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Kanye West Settles Battery Lawsuit Over Alleged Autograph Incident

September 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West seemingly has one less legal issue to handle, as he settled his battery lawsuit according to In Touch Weekly. Moreover, for those unaware, he faced this claim in February in Los Angeles Superior Court from an autograph collector who claimed that Ye struck him and threatened him when he approached him for a signature in January of 2022. This took place near a warehouse in downtown Los Angeles, and the autograph enthusiast in question (Justin Poplawski) reportedly told the court that the settlement covers the whole debacle. Apparently, both parties came to a final understanding around September 11.

Elsewhere, Kanye West is probably trying his best to balance his new music sessions, his travels with his wife Bianca Censori, and his other business endeavors while also dealing with the fallout of his alleged actions and his confirmed behavior. He continues to be a focal point of controversy for various reasons, whether it’s sexual harassment allegations or disappointed fans following VULTURES 2. A third installment is allegedly on the way, but we all know how hectic and unfulfilled these album rollouts can be.

Kanye West In Berlin

Kanye West Lawsuit Settled Battery Autograph Hip Hop News — BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 1: Kanye West attends the Anonymous Club fashion show during Berlin Fashion Week SS25 at Tempodrom on July 1, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images)

In fact, it appears like Kanye West fans have instead taken matters into their own hands when it comes to new music. A fan seemingly hacked his Spotify page and uploaded the Ty Dolla $ign VULTURES leftover “GUN TO MY HEAD” featuring Kid Cudi, which was previously only available digitally. Interestingly enough, it wasn’t visible for every single user and it seems like this was by no means an intentional or official release. Given just how bizarre and glitchy the VULTURES releases turned out, we’re not surprised that Ye continues to deal with some weird uploads.

Meanwhile, Kanye West and Bianca Censori have never flinched amid his many controversies, going out in lewd and striking fashion all around the world. Ye keeps this attitude up across pretty much everything he does, for better or worse. Nevertheless, we’ll see what becomes of his other lawsuits on the table, as he has a lot of accusations and legal discrepancies to handle. Although, considering the Chicago artist’s previous billionaire status, maybe many settlements don’t sound so bad.

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Kanye West Battery Investigation Over Alleged Assault Reportedly In Limbo

May 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While authorities were investigating Kanye West for alleged battery, it seems like now things are going to be more complicated for them to get to the bottom of. Moreover, TMZ reportedly spoke to law enforcement sources about the case, who revealed that everyone involved in the debacle went missing in action. Specifically, neither twin brothers Mark and Jonnie Houston nor Ye himself have reportedly ignored authorities’ request that they cooperate with the case in order for it to move forward. For those unaware, the Chicago artist stands accused of assaulting one of the two after they allegedly sexually assaulted his wife, Bianca Censori.

Furthermore, this all went down at Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont back in April, and came under a fair bit of scrutiny from law enforcement. Despite Kanye West’s camp’s claims, authorities found no evidence of either Houston twin assaulting Bianca Censori when they checked security camera footage. For what it’s worth, law enforcement reportedly hopes that this all means that the two parties were able to work the issue out privately. Apparently, there just isn’t enough in the case as it stands to take it to Los Angeles’ City Attorney’s office.

Kanye West & Bianca Censori At Milan Fashion Week

Kanye West Battery Investigation Assault Update Hip Hop News — MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Kanye West and Bianca Censori attends the Marni fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 on February 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

Even though this is still technically an open case, the current status of things indicates that it probably won’t see full legal resolution any time soon. Elsewhere, Kanye West is busy making his moves behind the scenes to set up his next project, presumably the sequel to his Ty Dolla $ign collab album VULTURES 1. In fact, he allegedly gave Adin Ross an unreleased track of his, which he was very happy to play during his stream. We don’t know exactly what’s happening with that album series, but it’s Yeezy: of course things didn’t go exactly as planned.

Meanwhile, speaking of legal trouble over alleged assault, Kanye West’s dismissive comments about Diddy recently resurfaced due to new footage of him abusing Cassie releasing online. Sure, he is no stranger to controversy and alleged atrocities himself, but seeing this rift in a different context has captivated some fans. We’ll see whether either case gets a significant update soon. But don’t bet on it, as it looks like this battery investigation will stay unresolved.

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Kanye West Battery Investigation Gets Key Update

April 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori found themselves in a bizarre situation a few weeks back. Overall, it all started with a TMZ report that Ye had punched a man in the face in Los Angeles. This subsequently sparked an investigation into the legendary artist. However, it was then stated that one of the men sexually assaulted Censori, which is what sparked Ye’s violent outburst. Of course, this shifted the public perception of the incident, and fans were largely on Ye’s side.

Since the incident, new details have surfaced, with the Twins at the center of this being identified as the Houston twins. Furthermore, witnesses claim that they never actually saw the Houston twins interact with Censori in a sexual way. This has led to a bit of confusion as to what truly went down here. What’s more, TMZ is now reporting that both sides have become uncooperative. The Houston twins won’t speak with the LAPD, and neither will Kanye. This has led to some speculation that the two parties are having conversations with one another as a means to resolve this.

Kanye West Has Remained Silent

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 11: Kanye West performs during Kanye West Yeezy Season 3 on February 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Yeezy Season 3)

If things continue as is, the investigation will eventually die out, and this will simply become another footnote in Ye’s turbulent career. Only time will tell whether or not the Houston twins have a change of heart. Hopefully, all sides are doing okay following whatever went down.

Let us know what you think about this update, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that anything will end up coming of this, in the end? Will Ye and Bianca Censori end up saying more on this situation? 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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Trey Songz Gets Another Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dropped

February 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Trey Songz secured another legal win this year, as Radar Online reports that an attorney filed to dismiss a sexual assault case against him. This follows a similar situation from less than a month ago, when a woman dropped her 2013 lawsuit against him for allegedly exposing her breast at a pool party. Moreover, back to this new dropped suit, the lawyer represented two anonymous women and filed to dismiss the complaint against the singer without prejudice. This means that they can file this complaint again at any time, and it’s anyone’s guess as to whether they’re regrouping their case or if they will fully leave their efforts behind.

Furthermore, their claim is, or was, that Trey Songz committed sexual assault and battery against them in 2015. Allegedly, they fell asleep at a party at his house due to being drunk and they woke up to him on top of them, forcing himself on them while they slept. One of them claimed that she tried to fight back, but that the 39-year-old ignored her and continued to pursue relations. In addition, they claimed that he asked them to shower together, but angrily kicked them out of his house when they refused.

Trey Songz Dodges Another Sexual Assault Case

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While these cases dropped in the legal sense, Trey Songz still deals with a lot of due skepticism, criticism, and call-outs online thanks to all these alleged cases. Most recently, Jacquees blasted him for all his accusations and supposed actions. “I want the world to know this b***h a** n***a Trey Songz is a b***h,” he shared in a since-deleted social media post. “This n***a came in the club talking ‘bout r*pe. F**k you talking about r*pe for, b***h a** n***a? Then you come outside the club and swing on your little brother. You is a b***h.”

In another video Jacquees published, he made a specific claim about everything the “Say Aah” artist is accused of being true, and mentioned how his religious values play a role in this condemnation. It’s unclear what other pressing legal issues he could be dealing with right now. What’s clear is that it will be very difficult for Trey Songz to shake his past off either way. For more news and the latest updates on him, check back in with HNHH.

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Jermaine Jackson Hit With Sexual Assault Lawsuit For Alleged 1988 Incident

December 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael and founding member of the Jackson 5, received a lawsuit for alleged sexual assault and battery, according to a Rolling Stone report. Moreover, the suit arrived on Wednesday (December 28) from Rita Barrett, who claims he assaulted her in her home in 1988 when he was around 34. According to this motion, Barrett connected with the artist when she was a music contractor and through Berry Gordy, her husband’s friend who founded Motown records and signed the Jackson 5 in 1968. In addition, it alleges that he arrived at Barrett’s home and, through actions of “force and violence,” led her to “fear for her life.”

Furthermore, Jermaine Jackson owns various companies that the plaintiff named in this lawsuit, including Jermaine L. Jackson Music Productions and Work Records. “[Barrett] suffered severe emotional, physical, and psychological injury, including humiliation, shame, guilt, economic loss, economic capacity, and permanent emotional distress,” the suit reportedly reads. As for the cause of Barrett’s motion, the indicated reason is “sexual assault, battery, sexual battery, and negligence,” and she seeks “unspecified damages” as compensation. It should be noted that this adds to the 69-year-old’s previous legal complications when it comes to relationships and partnerships.

Jermaine Jackson Accused Of Sexual Assault: Report

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“Rita Barrett suffered an egregious and violent sexual assault,” her lawyer Jeff Anderson, told Rolling Stone. “This is about her power and the declaration of it when she learned [she could do] something under the law. She found the strength and support to find us and is now standing up for herself and others.” While Berry Gordy isn’t a defendant in this case, Barrett claims that when she reported Jermaine Jackson’s actions to him, he protected his artist for monetary reasons. Entertainment Tonight added that Jackson married to Gordy’s daughter Hazel in 1973, and that they split the year that this assault allegedly occurred. This lawsuit comes under California’s AB2777 Bill, which “temporarily waives the statute of limitations on some civil claims related to sexual misconduct.” Similar laws in New York prompted a lawsuit for similar crimes against the City’s Mayor, Eric Adams.

Meanwhile, Diddy also found himself in the middle of various accusations due to this extension. At press time, neither Jackson nor Gordy’s team have responded to these claims. Surely the coming weeks will illuminate the situation more. For more news and updates on Jermaine Jackson, keep checking in with HNHH.

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50 Cent Defended By DJ Envy Amid Mic-Throwing Battery Incident With Radio Host

September 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

When 50 Cent aggressively threw a mic in the crowd during a recent performance, he couldn’t have imagined how it turned out. Moreover, he struck Power 106 radio host Bryhana Monegain in the face, leaving her injured. However, not everyone thinks that Fif is in the wrong here, or at least, that he didn’t have any ill intent. Recently, on Friday (September 1), TMZ spoke to another radio host, DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club, about the incident. In his remarks, the media personality said that the G-Unit mogul didn’t mean to hit anyone with the mic and just had some bad luck with where it landed.

Still, Envy did concede that it’s an overall “terrible situation,” but seemed to chalk it up to Curtis Jackson’s throwing skills. After all, 50 Cent had an embarrassing first pitch at a Mets game some time ago, so there’s precedent for him not being good with the wrist flicks. In addition, the radio host said that he doesn’t think Monegain is overreacting at all, and that the New York MC will probably do his best to help her out. Whether that’s financially or something greater remains to be seen, but Envy seems confident that it’ll all be okay.

DJ Envy Speaks On 50 Cent’s Current Legal Situation

Regardless, he doesn’t agree with people who think that Monegain pressing charges is taking things too far. 50 Cent’s lawyer, Scott Leemon, recently spoke to Page Six about this incident, in which the rapper frustratedly throwing malfunctioning mics amid other tech difficulties during his show. “As I told LAPD this afternoon, my client Curtis would never intentionally strike anyone with a microphone,” he stated. “Anyone saying something different doesn’t have all the facts and is misinformed.”

Meanwhile, the clip itself made many revisit the conversation of how artist treat fans at performances and vice versa. We’ll see just how much the Queens native will have to answer for in legal and financial terms. It’s still too recent and unclear to tell, but it certainly opened up a Pandora’s box for Fif. With that in mind, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on DJ Envy and 50 Cent.

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50 Cent’s Lawyer Speaks Out After Mic-Throwing Incident

August 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent has been making headlines recently, after his onstage outburst left Power 106 host Bryhana Monegain injured. The rapper had been performing in LA on his “Final Lap” tour, when some technical difficulties got in the way of the show. He was given various microphones that weren’t working properly, and eventually, he had enough. He threw two different microphones into the audience out of frustration, and one of them hit Monegain right in the head.

Monegain posted photos of her injuries on social media following the incident, unveiling a large, bloody gash on her forehead. It was later revealed that she had filed a police report about the incident, and that the rapper is now a suspect in a criminal felony battery case. In her police report, Monegain claimed that she believed 50 Cent looked right at her just before throwing the microphone, alleging that she was his intended target. Fif’s attorney, Scott Leemon, recently shared a statement with Page Six about the incident, denying her claims.

50 Cent Hits Woman In The Head With Microphone

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“Let’s be very clear,” he began. “As I told LAPD this afternoon, my client Curtis would never intentionally strike anyone with a microphone.” Leemon continued, “Anyone saying something different doesn’t have all the facts and is misinformed.” So, according to 50 Cent’s lawyer, the entire thing was an accident. With that being said, he could still be facing legal repercussions.

The Game took the opportunity to clown 50 Cent for the incident, sharing the clip on his Instagram Story. “Curtis, yo fat a*s came to LA hittin women,” the rapper wrote. Fif’s LA show did have some good moments, despite the scandal, as Nas joined him onstage for a couple of songs. He also gave the performer his flowers, telling the crowd “when this man dropped, the whole rap game changed.” Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on 50 Cent.

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Erica Mena Bit Police Officer During Weekend Arrest In Atlanta: Report

August 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rumour has it that Erica Mena was drunk when police apprehended her at an Atlanta lounge on Friday (August 25). At the time, she was with Love & Hip-Hop co-star Bambi Benson, as well as ZellSwag and his boyfriend, Saucy Santana. The initial reports lacked detail. Nevertheless, over the past few days, video footage of the brawl that resulted in Mena’s arrest has surfaced online. Though her charges are the most severe, three others were taken into custody at the Fulton County Jail alongside her.

In the footage taken inside the venue, the reality starlet is undeniably doing too much. She appears to scream and jump up and down on couches while partying. Her energy level reached far above anyone else in the area. When security guards asked her to leave is reportedly when Mena became aggressive. As he saw the large men apprehending his small female friend, Zell stepped in, causing the situation to further escalate.

Erica Mena’s Drunken Antics Didn’t Go Over as Planned

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On Sunday (August 27), the police unveiled new details surrounding the incident. Arguably the juiciest piece of tea in the update is that Mena’s simple battery against an officer charge (which only she received) stemmed from her biting an officer during their altercation. It’s unclear where the 35-year-old sunk her teeth into her victim, or why, but answers will surely come forward in the coming weeks when Mena finally feels ready to speak on the situation.

Prior to hearing the latest details regarding Erica Mena’s arrest from the police, Saucy Santana used social media to break down his side of the story. According to the rapper, the reality starlet got a little too lost in the sauce, causing her to act out in an inappropriate and aggressive manner. Read everything Santana had to say at the link below and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Cardi B Legally In The Clear Following Microphone-Throwing Incident

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

At the end of last month, Cardi B made headlines for her heated response to a Las Vegas audience member throwing their drink at her. The rap diva was understandably upset, considering the recent uptick in fans throwing objects at unsuspecting performers. Cardi B went all out, however, launching her microphone into the crowd. It ended up hitting someone, but according to them, they weren’t even the one who threw the drink. Overall, the incident definitely put a damper on Cardi’s “Bodak Yellow” performance.

The unnamed woman who was hit by the microphone filed a police report the next day, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The police report states that “she was struck by an item that was thrown from the stage” at Drai’s Beachclub. Footage from the incident appears to show the microphone hitting another concertgoer, the alleged drink-thrower, and then bouncing onto the individual who filed the police report. Cardi was listed as a battery suspect as a result. Luckily for the rapper, however, it’s now been revealed that she is no longer facing any criminal charges.

Cardi B’s Criminal Battery Case Dropped

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Apparently, the case never even made it to the District Attorney. “This afternoon we were notified by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., that as a result of their investigation, there will be NO charges against Cardi,” her lawyers told TMZ. “On behalf of Cardi, we appreciate the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept’s diligent and prompt resolution of this matter.”

Footage circulated after the incident, which showed Cardi requesting that fans throw water at her during the show. After the mic-throwing fiasco, she made a witty remark to the crowd. “I said splash my p*ssy, not my face, b*tch,” Cardi said. The audio production company that owns the infamous microphone later decided to auction it off for charity. It’s currently listed for a whopping $100K.

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Jacquees Put Down $40 To Bond Out Of Gwinnett County After Simple Battery Arrest: Report

June 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The music industry can’t go more than a few days without someone breaking the internet with news of their arrest. Recently we’ve seen Boosie Badazz and Quando Rondo caught up in some serious legal drama. Now, Jacquees has joined them. On Saturday (June 24), the self-proclaimed King of R&B began trending on Twitter as an alleged mugshot hit the internet. In the photo, his face is obviously swollen, though it remains unclear exactly what resulted in such severe injuries.

As per Hollywood Unlocked, Jacquees – born Rodriquez Jacquees Broadnax – was arrested in Gwinnett County on Friday night. At the time, he was charged with a misdemeanour of simple battery, plus a misdemeanour charge of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers. Arrest records shown below confirm that he was booked into the local jail at 1:26 AM. The recording artist made bond just a few hours later at 8:46 AM. His amount due was set at $3,700, and he put down just $40 to secure his release.

R&B Star Arrested in Georgia

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In the time since making it out of Gwinnett County, Jacquees has been active on Instagram and even made it over to Phoenix, Arizona for his performance and after-party. He may be getting trolled over his significantly altered appearance in his mugshot, but still, the 29-year-old definitely proved his dedication to his craft.

Thankfully, Jacquees has a few weeks to recover from the incident before heading overseas on the Sincerely For You International Tour. He’ll be kicking things off in Amsterdam on July 15 and will eventually make his way down under to Australia later on in the month.

New Photo from Jacquees’ IG Story

Check out the latest photo from Jacquees’ IG Story, which shows a far less swollen face, below. Was the self-proclaimed King of R&B getting arrested on your 2023 bingo card? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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