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Tory Lanez’s Bodyguard Insinuates Kelsey Harris Could Have Shot Megan Thee Stallion In New Letter

December 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tory Lanez’s driver and bodyguard, Jauquan Smith, recently submitted a new letter in the case of Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting. According to him, he wanted to testify during Lanez’s trial, but was prevented from doing so by the District Attorney. He identifies Lanez as his former employer as well as a “close personal friend.”

In his letter, Smith claims that he was acting as a driver for Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kelsey Harris on the evening of Kylie Jenner’s infamous 2020 party. He recalls Meg and Lanez getting into an argument in the car, which ultimately led her to get out and sit at a nearby bus stop. He says that Lanez got out of the vehicle to talk to her, and eventually, they both got back in the car.

Jauquan Smith Recalls Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

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From there, Smith claims that their argument reignited, this time prompting some questions from Harris. According to him, Lanez then informed her that he and Meg were an item, which upset her due to their relationship. Allegedly, Harris and Meg then began to fight “both verbally and physically.” This prompted Smith to stop the car to break things up. At this point, he claims to have allegedly seen a gun in Harris’ hand. He says that Lanez ran towards Harris and struggled to get the weapon from her.

A shot was then fired, though he didn’t see who pulled the trigger. “The whole incident happened so quickly,” he says. “Within [just a] couple of minutes.” He claims to feel “lucky” to have not been injured, and adds that in his opinion, Meg was “fortunate” too. What do you think of the new letter from Tory Lanez’s former bodyguard and driver? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Slim Thug Suspects Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguards “Snitching” Has Damaged His Trust

December 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, Cassie sued Diddy, accusing him of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. They settled shortly after she filed, however, he was later hit with two additional lawsuits. Others, including his former employees, have also since come forward claiming to have witnessed his alleged misconduct. Slim Thug recently shared his thoughts on the situation, claiming that it must have taken a toll on Diddy’s trust in those around him.

“Everybody just quick to tell on you,” he explained. “So how do you ever trust a motherf*cker in your life? I’m not saying he innocent or he ain’t do none of the sh*t they say, but just think about what that do to your trust.” At the end of last month, Diddy’s ex-bodyguard Roger Bonds came forward, alleging that he witnessed Diddy abuse Cassie along with other women. He was also named in Cassie’s lawsuit. His account has since been deleted from Instagram.

Slim Thug Weighs In On Diddy’s Situation Again

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This isn’t the first time Slim Thug has weighed in on Diddy’s lawsuit. He previously suggested that Cassie was merely suing Diddy for money, insinuating she isn’t actually a victim. “She got her bag and that’s that. But I’m just saying – this doesn’t sound like a victim/abuser situation to me. This sounds like a ‘I need my bag’ sort of situation. All you who really was abused and had it hard…I has sympathy for you. But you should call the police and shouldn’t wait. If you really were abused, you should seek real justice for that,” he said.

For obvious reasons, he was met with a great deal of backlash for his take. Countless commenters came to Cassie’s defense, as it’s notoriously difficult for victims to seek justice, particularly when their abuser is in a position of power. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy’s Former Bodyguard Seems To Retract Claims About His Abuse Of Cassie

December 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s former head of security, Roger Bonds, recently dropped some bombshell claims against him amid a whole slew of accusations and lawsuits about his alleged sexual misconduct and abuse. Specifically, Bonds claimed that he witnessed him attack multiple women– including Cassie, whose initial lawsuit is what started this wave in the public. However, things changed quite quickly when it comes to the former bodyguard’s narrative. For example, his Instagram seemed to disappear shortly after he made these remarks. Now, Bonds returned to the platform and seemingly walked back a lot of what he said initially.

“This ain’t about nothing, yo!” Diddy’s former bodyguard began his message online. “I seen Cassie and Diddy fight. Yeah, I seen them fight– just like everybody else fight. Just like I fight, just like y’all fight with y’all man and y’all fight with your girl.” Of course, this runs contrary to his initial statements, which were much more damning and took more accountability for what went down. As such, this is a pretty unclear situation and one that also has some suspicions of interference or pressure attached to it.

Roger Bonds Walks Back Diddy & Cassie Claims: Watch

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However, Roger Bonds isn’t the only previous member of Diddy’s inner circle to claim this long pattern of behavior. Ex-Bad Boy Records affiliate Mark Curry recently alleged to The Art Of Dialogue that the label’s mogul broke Kim Porter’s nose. “Busted her nose, man,” he remarked. “It was all insecurities. Anytime a man would go out of his way to wiretap someone’s phone or put taps in their home just to monitor their conversations, that’s a sign of insanity. So, when you see someone doing that, you can imagine everything else they do. What do you think he’s gon’ do if he found her on the phone talking to someone or feels that she’s cheating on him with somebody sleeping with his girl? What you think he’s gon’ say? ‘I caught you. I heard this.’ Nah, he gonna come in– it’s gonna be a fight.

“I think he’s very capable of doing it,” Curry continued, referring to the multiple lawsuits on the table. “It’s in his character, that’s who he is. That’s what comes with power, that’s what comes with arrogance. That’s what comes with what makes him, that’s the selfishness that makes you be like that. He’s being humbled right now. It took a long time. It takes a long time to humble an arrogant person.” For more news and the latest updates on Diddy, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Lil Wayne Sued By Former Bodyguard For Alleged Assault & Gun Threat

December 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne is back in the legal realm of accountability, and it’s not just because of his possible connection in the YSL RICO trial. Moreover, it’s because his former bodyguard Carlos Christian sued him for alleged assault and threats with a firearm, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ. Specifically, Christian claimed to police that the rapper punched him in the ear and threatened to shoot him with a semiautomatic rifle. Furthermore, these are claims that the ex-security team member took seriously given his former client’s history, as he served time for weapons charges.

However, maybe this story doesn’t sound all that new to you, and you would be somewhat right in that assumption. This all went down back in December of 2021, when Christan called law enforcement to Lil Wayne’s house in Hidden Hills, California due to the alleged dispute that reportedly occurred there. Still, when they arrived, sources close to him denied any such escalation and claimed that he didn’t even own a gun in the first place. As of writing this article, the Welcome 2 ColleGrove artist hasn’t responded to this whole ordeal.

Lil Wayne At The 65th Grammy Awards In 2023

Lil Wayne Lawsuit Assault Gun Threat Former Bodyguard Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Lil Wayne attends the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Regardless, from what these alleged legal documents detail according to TMZ, Carlos Christian has prepared a full case against him with the help of his legal team. For example, he claims that Lil Wayne’s alleged attack and threat cost him medical expenses, lost him wages, and caused emotional distress given this supposed experience. Now, Christian plans to make the “Oprah & Gayle” artist pay up for this with punitive and compensatory damages. It’s unclear if this will be a quick resolution or if Weezy will want to take this up in court.

Meanwhile, all this comes as his beef with Young Thug might become a relevant part of his RICO case along with YSL. That depends on the prosecution and how the court will admit that evidence, and it’s still far too early in the process to call. Let’s just hope that this lawsuit comes to an amicable end and that this “he said, she said” gets cleared up. On that note, come back to HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Lil Wayne.

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Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Disappears From IG After Claiming To Have Witnessed Alleged Assaults

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, Cassie came forward with a long list of allegations against Diddy. She accused him of rape, physical and emotional abuse, and more. Shortly after she filed her complaint, they reached a settlement, though Diddy insists it wasn’t an admission of guilt. Regardless, the horrific allegations have left a lasting impression on fans. This has only been compounded as others continue to come out with their own accounts of Diddy’s allegedly abusive behavior.

This week, for example, a former bodyguard of Diddy’s named Roger Bonds shared his experience working for the mogul. He alleged that he witnessed Diddy physically assault Cassie on various occasions. Bonds further accused Diddy of abusing other women in front of him. “I was sick of having to cover up everything that you did,” he’s heard saying in a clip. “I was sick.”

Roger Bonds Vanishes From Instagram

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Now, only days after Bonds spoke out about what he claims to have seen, his Instagram page has been deleted. While it’s unclear why his page was deleted, social media users are speculating. It’s rumored that Diddy could have threatened Bonds, or simply paid him off. Others speculate that Bonds just decided to delete his page due to the traction his claims have gotten in recent days.

Cassie mentioned Bonds by name in her suit, recalling an instance when he stepped in to try to stop Diddy from allegedly assaulting her. “Roger Bonds, tried to stop the beating, but was unable to deescalate the situation,” it read. “When the car arrived at Mr. Combs’ residence, Ms. Ventura attempted to run away, but Mr. Combs followed her and proceeded to again kick her in the face. Ms. Ventura was bleeding profusely, and was ushered into Mr. Combs’ home, where she began to throw up from the violent assault.” What do you think of Diddy’s former bodyguard vanishing from Instagram after accusing the Bad Boy Records founder of assaulting people in front of him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Teases Speaking Out Amid Lawsuits

November 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s former bodyguard, Roger Bonds, further teased speaking out against the Bad Boy mogul in a post on Instagram, Monday. In doing so, he shared an article from Complex covering his previous comments on the matter. The headline reads: “Diddy’s Former Head of Security Roger Bonds Addresses Cassie Lawsuit Which Mentions Him By Name.”

Captioning the screenshot, Bonds wrote: “NEVER KEEP YOUR WORD WHEN THE REASON YOU KEPT YOUR WORD NO LONGER EXIST.” He added the hashtags “#TheGeneral” and “#MyTruth.”

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LAS VEGAS – SEPTEMBER 08: Dallas Austin, Singer Britney Spears, Rapper P. Diddy and Singer Cassie pose for photos at Cassie’s 21st Birthday at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel and Casino on September 08, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage for Jet Nightclub)

Bonds first made headlines in regards to the lawsuits against Diddy when Cassie mentioned him by name in her since-settled complaint. She recalled a specific time Diddy allegedly beat her during which Bonds attempted to step in. Her lawsuit read: “Roger Bonds, tried to stop the beating, but was unable to deescalate the situation. When the car arrived at Mr. Combs’ residence, Ms. Ventura attempted to run away, but Mr. Combs followed her and proceeded to again kick her in the face. Ms. Ventura was bleeding profusely, and was ushered into Mr. Combs’ home, where she began to throw up from the violent assault.”

Roger Bonds Speaks Out On Diddy

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While Cassie agreed on a settlement within 24 hours of filing the lawsuit, two other accusers have come forward with lawsuits against Diddy. A spokesperson denied both allegations in a statement: “These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute. This is nothing but a money grab. Because of Mr. Combs’ fame and success, he is an easy target for anonymous accusers who lie without conscience or consequence for financial benefit.” The lawsuits all arrived just before New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which extends the statute of limitations, expired last Thursday.

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Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Reacts To Cassie Name-Dropping Him In Lawsuit

November 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Roger Bonds, who worked as Diddy’s bodyguard for years, has responded to some of the actions cited in Cassie’s lawsuit against the Bad Boy mogul. In the singer’s complaint, she cited Bonds as a witness to an alleged assault that occurred in 2009. Cassie alleged Diddy beat her after learning she was talking to another music manager at a club in Los Angeles. She says Bonds attempted to intervene to help her.

Bonds spoke out on the story on his Instagram page. “This is not meant to be threats or snitching or anything like that against Cassie or Diddy or anyone else. This is me telling my truth as I truly remember it for 2 reasons only,” he wrote. “1st because I have 4 daughters so on all dudes my truth as I seen it, saw it and was involved with it for yrs.” In the post, he added several shots with him and Cassie in public. He added in the caption: “IM WILLING TO TELL MY TEUTH BECAUSE FOR SO MANY YRS I WAS QUIET, Nothing matters now but FAMILY.”

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Sean Diddy Combs and Cassie during 2006 MTV European Music Awards Copenhagen – Show at Bella Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

As for the section of the lawsuit mentioning Bonds, it reads: “In the car leaving the club, Mr. Combs beat Ms. Ventura pushing her into a corner of the vehicle and stomping on her face. Mr. Combs security staff, Roger Bonds, tried to stop the beating, but was unable to deescalate the situation. When the car arrived at Mr. Combs’ residence, Ms. Ventura attempted to run away, but Mr. Combs followed her and proceeded to again kick her in the face. Ms. Ventura was bleeding profusely, and was ushered into Mr. Combs’ home, where she began to throw up from the violent assault.”

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Diddy and Cassie have since reached a settlement. It came just 24 hours after Cassie initially filed. Check out Bonds’ response to the lawsuit above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy and Cassie on HotNewHipHop.

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Cardi B Shows Us Why She Does Not Need A Bodyguard: Watch

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Especially, lately, because of her recent outbursts on social media and in the real world. One of the wildest storylines that have come from the hip-hop world was the New York rapper’s outdoor show in Las Vegas. It took place during the later stages of the summer, and with it being in Nevada, it was extremely hot. So, Cardi asked fans to spray water on her while she was onstage to cool her off. However, one concertgoer took it a bit too literally and chucked an entire water cup at her.

After that, it was on. Cardi was naturally furious, but what she did was a little unwarranted. She retaliated with more violence by tomahawking the microphone toward the person in the crowd. It was quite a viral moment from this year. In fact, it was amplified even more, after the microphone went on auction for charity. Even though it fell through, it was one of the craziest things to happen within the hip-hop community. While it does paint Cardi in the most positive light, we have learned one thing from this.

Cardi B Is Not Playing Around

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The female MC knows how to protect herself. She is apparently back on social media after taking some time to recoup. This latest Instagram Live clip shows why she does not need any bodyguards to protect her. A fan asked if she needed one, offering their services. She hilariously said, “This why I don’t need no bodyguard.” Cardi B then proceeds to air-stab toward the camera. The clip cuts off right as she starts her explanation and it looks like she was going to say she does have people. She might be joking, but we have seen how Cardi rolls.

What are your initial thoughts on Cardi B saying that she does not need a bodyguard? Do you think she is being serious or just being funny for the cameras? Is she the funniest rapper in the industry? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

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Mase Overestimated Number Of Bloods Looking For Him After Biggie’s Death, Diddy’s Former Bodyguard Claims

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent episode of It Is What It Is, Mase reflected on the aftermath of The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 death. According to the Florida-born rapper, things got pretty scary. He claimed that around “70” Bloods were on the hunt for him, leaving him afraid to even step out of his hotel room. He said that he then called up Gene Deal, Diddy’s former bodyguard, who eventually came and got him.

“After Big got killed, they were probably looking for more Bad Boy artists,” Mase explained. “I was left in L.A. And from that day, I always said, ‘I’m outta here. I was left! I came there with people; I ain’t leave with those people. You know how it goes. Find your way home.” Now, Deal has come through with his own version of events, which differs slightly from Mase’s. He sat down with The Art of Dialogue this week to reflect on the frightening situation.

Gene Deal Offers His Version Of Events

“I called Mase that morning, and me and Mase spoke,” Deal described. “And then, he was telling me how all them Bloods and everything that was out there. So, I was with a couple of dudes that was from Black Hands — which is a part of the Black Guerrilla Mafia.” He went on, explaining how he thinks Mase could have overestimated the amount of Bloods there out of fear. “We just went to the end of his hallway. He said it was a lot of Bloods out there. It’s some dudes out there I wasn’t recognizing. You know I recognize, but I don’t think it was — You know, he said it was like 70 [Bloods]. When I got there, it wasn’t that many dudes out there like that, but he could’ve seen 70, 17, 20, 30,” he explained.

“When you think somebody tryna get you, and n***as is running the hallways because they know Bad Boy was staying there, it’s a lot of dudes.” What do you think of Gene Deal’s version of events? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Addresses Keefe D Relationship: “He Was Around”

October 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s alleged involvement in Tupac Shakur’s murder has become one of the hottest old-school hip-hop stories of the year. Not only are other rappers throwing in their two cents (or 50 cents, we should say), but it revived general interest in the circumstances behind the West Coast legend’s tragic loss. Moreover, folks within these inner circles with more firsthand experience with these figures are vouching for them. For example, former Bad Boy bodyguard Gene Deal spoke to The Art Of Dialogue on Thursday (October 26) about this debacle. He didn’t claim to have any solid information on whether Puff did anything, but he knows that his client knew Duane “Keefe D” Davis, the main suspect in the case who is currently in custody and accused of taking orders from the mogul in many’s eyes in the rap community.

“Keefe D, I’ve seen him a number of times,” the security guard expressed. “[He and Diddy] were gambling together, they were drinking together, they had fun, they was hanging out in hotels. Yes, they did have a relationship. As far as me having any information whether he commissioned Keefe D to do a murder, nah bruh, that ain’t me. They can ask me, did I see Keefe D? Yes, I did. Was he around? Yes, he was.”

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Furthermore, Deal stated that, if asked to do so by the case, he would testify and has nothing to hide. However, during another Art Of Dialogue conversation last month, he broke down what he thinks happened to ‘Pac. “Well, the story I heard, which was portrayed in the Murder Rap movie or whatever,” the guard explained. “It was [ex-detective] Greg Kading’s accounts that supposedly Keefe D gave. If you ever been in an interrogation or anything that has to do with some law enforcement, right? Before they get to that videotape, before they get to that camera, it’s already written down what you’re going to say. They going to tell you what they need for you to say and how they need for you to think. What you need to do to get out this situation.

“And Keefe D, no disrespect,” he concluded. “To me, he did what he had to do to walk home. He said what he had to say to be a free man. All the players is dead right now. He’s the only spade left on the table. He gon’ win or he gon’ lose.” For more news and the latest updates on Keefe D and Diddy, come back to HNHH.

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