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Yak Gotti Secures Major Legal Win In YSL Case

November 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug is finally able to put his legal issues behind him for now following a long, chaotic trial. The rapper accepted a plea deal last month and was soon released from prison. He’ll spend 15 years on probation, and must abide by various release conditions. Regardless, his supporters are thrilled that he’s back home. They’re eager to hear what music he has up his sleeve, and glad to see him enjoying his freedom.

Unfortunately, however, the same can’t be said for his former co-defendant Yak Gotti. The artist reportedly refused a plea deal around the same time Young Thug accepted one, and he remains behind bars. At the time, his attorney Douglas Weinstein told FOX 5 Atlanta that his client “fully intends to take this to the jury and get our not guilty verdicts and go home.” Now, he’s reportedly secured at least one legal win, according to @ThuggerDaily on X.

Judge Grants Yak Gotti’s Motion For Directed Verdict On Three Charges

The Judge has GRANTED the defense’s motion for directed verdict on 3 of Yak Gotti’s charges.

Yak Gotti will no longer be able to be found guilty for the possession of the switch/drugs found at Young Thug’s home! pic.twitter.com/UK6DmHxxCD

— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) November 20, 2024

Reportedly, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker granted the defense’s motion for directed verdict on three drug and weapon charges, meaning he cannot be found guilty. “I do not believe that, even viewing in the light most favorable to the prosecution, there’s evidence upon a rational trier of fact could find the essential elements of possession of those particular items,” she explained. As for his other charges, it will be up to the jury to decided whether or not he’s guilty, per journalist Meghann Cuniff on X. The other charges he’s facing include alleged Conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act, Murder, Participation in criminal street gang activity, and more.

Aside from Yak Gotti, the only other remaining defendant is Shannon Stillwell. Fox 5 reports that the jury will return tomorrow (November 21), and could begin deliberation as early as this week. Stillwell is facing gun, gang, and murder charges. Last year, he was stabbed multiple times by a fellow inmate and has since made a full recovery.

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Nelly Is Off The Hook Following Arrest For Alleged Ecstasy Possession

November 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In August of this year, it was reported that Nelly was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol at the Hollywood Casino. Allegedly, officers discovered he had a warrant and found four ecstasy pills in his possession. As the news spread, Nelly’s attorney Scott Rosenblum came to his defense, alleging that he was “targeted by an overzealous, out of line officer.” Allegedly, Nelly won a huge jackpot at the casino, and the officer falsely claimed they needed to run a background check before giving him his winnings.

Now, according to TMZ Hip Hop, prosecutors have decided not to issue him any charges. “We don’t believe the facts in this case warrant the issuing of charges,” a spokesperson for St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office told the outlet. Rosenblum was able to provide even more insight into the decision. “Wesley Bell, the prosecuting attorney, and his office looked at all the circumstances and after a fair and impartial review of the evidence, declined to prosecute,” he revealed.

Nelly Will Not Be Charged

Nelly Is Off The Hook Following Arrest For Alleged Ecstasy Possession — Nelly performs at SunFest on May 3, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Greg Lovett / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Nelly’s warrant was for allegedly not having insurance during a previous traffic stop in December of 2018. Rosenblum alleged that the performer was not notified about the warrant. He also theorized that if he weren’t a celebrity, he’d simply be told about it and free to leave. Fortunately, it looks like nothing has come out of his arrest. This means he’s officially able to focus all of his attention on his undoubtedly busy life.

Earlier this year, he and Ashanti welcomed their first child together and announced that they got married. They’ve since been providing fans with occasional updates on their life together, which appears to be going well. During a recent interview with ET, for example, Ashanti had nothing but positive things to say about Nelly, confidently referring to him as her “soulmate.”

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Lil Durk Reportedly Hit With New Charges In Federal Alleged Murder-For-Hire Case

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk reportedly received new federal charges in his alleged murder-for-hire case late Thursday night (November 7) via a new superseding federal grand jury indictment. For those unaware, authorities arrested him for allegedly conspiring to murder rival Quando Rondo in retaliation for the murder of King VOn, and for allegedly contributing to the murder of Rondo’s cousin Lul Pab in Los Angeles. The Justice Department announced today (Friday, November 8) that they issued this new indictment against the Chicago rapper following the criminal complaint-based indictment from October. He is the lead defendant in this new indictment, which reportedly hit him with two new felony charges.

As for the charges against Lil Durk, the superseding federal grand jury indictment lists the following alleged crimes: one count of conspiracy, one count of using interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire that resulted in loss of life, and one count of the alleged use, carry, and discharge of firearms and a machine gun, plus possession of these guns to further a violent crime that resulted in death. In addition, the new indictment charged various other individuals in alleged connection with the August 2022 murder of Lul Pab in Los Angeles.

Lil Durk At A Chicago Fire Game

Lil Durk Arrest Federal Charges Indictment Hip Hop News — Oct 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Rapper and singer Lil Durk gestures during halftime of the game between the Chicago Fire and Inter Miami CF at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images

Furthermore, these individuals that federal authorities charged in the Lil Durk case are 28-year-old Kavon London Grant (“Vonnie” or “Cuz” of Atlanta, Georgia), 33-year-old Deandre Dontrell Wilson (“DeDe” of Chicago, Illinois), 33-year-old Keith Jones (“Flacka” of Gary, Indiana), 33-year-old David Brian Lindsey (“Browneyez” of Addison, Illinois), and 36-year-old Asa Houston (“Boogie” of Chicago, Illinois). All six defendants will presumably attend Los Angeles court to make their pleas. As for Smurk himself, he reportedly awaits transfer to L.A. without bond from a Miami prison cell, the city where federal authorities arrested him after learning of his alleged travel plans.

Allegedly, the men responsible for attempting to carry out the alleged hit on Quando Rondo and for the murder of Lul Pab used finances from Lil Durk and his OTF collective and record label. This allegedly included funds for flights, ski masks, hotel room bookings, and more. In this complicated case, we still have little information as to how it will progress and when we will see a trial.

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BlocBoy JB Gets Arrested After Allegedly Falling Asleep Behind The Wheel In Memphis

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

According to AllHipHop, BlocBoy JB found himself at odds with the law earlier this week when he was arrested in Memphis. Reportedly, the Tennessee Highway Patrol noticed his car sitting still at an intersection for two cycles of red lights. Allegedly, the artist had fallen asleep behind the wheel, where officers found him with a loaded gun in his lap.

Allegedly, officers found 12.4 grams of marijuana in his vehicle in addition to the firearm. As a result, he’s been charged with alleged obstruction of a highway, driving while license revoked, unlawful possession of a weapon as a convicted felon, and simple possession of marijuana. In the past, his license was revoked for an alleged DUI.

BlocBoy JB Hit With Multiple Charges After Allegedly Dozing Off While Driving

BlocBoy JB Gets Arrested After Allegedly Falling Asleep Behind The Wheel In Memphis — BlocBoy JB attends Yo Gotti’s CMG 2022 Press Conference on February 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

The outlet reports that he was taken to Shelby County Jail yesterday (October 1), and posted a $7,500 bond today. He’s scheduled to appear in court on October 3. Fans haven’t heard from BlocBoy JB since his arrest, which comes after he defended Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant following his gun-flashing incident. He argued that guns aren’t always illegal and that the athlete should be able to spend his time off the court however he wants to.

“Guns are not illegal,” he wrote in May of last year. “If he turnt in his car with his gun dats in his name in his yard and somebody recorded him dat ain’t on him. Free Ja.” This was an unpopular opinion, as it wasn’t the first time Morant found himself in a similar situation. What do you think of BlocBoy JB getting arrested in Memphis earlier this week? What about him allegedly falling asleep behind the wheel? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Eric Adams’ Official Indictment Charges Have Been Revealed

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The official charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams were revealed by a U.S. Attorney’s Office on Thursday (September 26), according to NBC News and various other reports. The charges in the 57-page indictment are the following per correspondent Tom Winter: conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery, and to receive campaign contributions by foreign nationals; wire fraud; two counts of solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national; and bribery. Furthermore, these campaign finance, bribery, and conspiracy charges accuses Adams of colluding with the Turkish government for funds in exchange for favorable treatment.

Not only that, but Eric Adams also faces accusations of using a city program to match smaller donations by up to eight times their original worth. Prosecutors claim he put large donations through various individuals in diminished amounts in order to rake in millions for his campaign. In addition, they accused Adams of accepting travel benefits from a government official in Turkey without disclosing this to his constituents. Many in the hip-hop world and beyond have reacted to this news, with 50 Cent expressing shock but also skepticism about this historic moment in NYC mayoral history.

Eric Adams’ Charges + Press Conference

BREAKING | NBC News: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted and faces the following charges:

-Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Federal Program Bribery, and to Receive Campaign Contributions by Foreign Nationals
– Wire Fraud
– Solicitation of a…

— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) September 26, 2024

Holy shit. “Your policies are anti-Black!! You are a disgrace to all Black people in this city!” Eric Adams press conference being righteously disrupted right now. pic.twitter.com/WTH1Ia0iPK

— Read Abolish Rent (@JoshuaPHilll) September 26, 2024

“I will fight these injustices with every ounce of my strength and my spirit,” Eric Adams responded to the indictment in a public Wednesday address (September 25). “I am innocent. Now, if I am charged, many may say I should resign because I cannot manage the city while fighting the case. I can also understand how everyday New Yorkers would be concerned that I cannot do my job while I face accusations, but I have been facing these lies for months […] Yet the city has continued to improve. Make no mistake, you elected me to lead this city and lead it I will.”

The Mayor’s First Response

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Before this, Eric Adams’ last public moment of goodwill with the hip-hop community was when he handed the Key to the City to Fat Joe. “Shout-out my wife, my daughter, shout-out my favorite aunt in the world,” the rapper shared. “I gotta thank the pioneers. From Melle Mel, Mr. Ness to KRS-One — my whole life I been trying to be KRS-One — LL Cool J, Heavy D and the list goes on. I want to shout out everybody here because we in the Bronx and I know I know all of you. Every last one of you, I know you — I love you.”

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LL Cool J And Flavor Flav Weigh In On Diddy’s Arrest With Concern For His Children

September 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LL Cool J and Flavor Flav both weighed in on the arrest of Diddy during an appearance at the Black Music Action Coalition gala in Los Angeles, earlier this week. Speaking with reporters at the Beverly Hilton, LL Cool J expressed his concern for Diddy’s children while Flavor Flav explained that he had no interest in commenting on the situation.

“I feel for his children, the rest I can’t speak on, that’s what we’ve got a court system for. But I feel for his kids,” LL Cool J said. As for Flavor Flav, he responded: “You know what, I’mma tell you, when anybody asks me my opinion on Diddy, you know what my opinion is? I have none. I ain’t got no answers for a Diddy question. None.”

LL Cool J Speaks With Reporters At The BMAC Gala

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Honoree, Clarence Avant of the Trailblazer Award, Honoree of the Clarence Avant Trailblazer Award, LL COOL J attends Black Music Action Coalition’s 4th Annual BMAC GALA at The Beverly Hilton on September 19, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC))

Authorities arrested Diddy on alleged sex trafficking and racketeering charges in New York City, earlier this week. He’s already pleaded not guilty to the charges but was unable to get out on bail as the state expressed concerns that he might contact witnesses. He currently resides at the infamous Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn while awaiting trial. At the jail, authorities have placed him on suicide watch, according to TMZ, but his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, says it’s merely a routine measure for “new, high-profile inmates.”

LL Cool J & Flavor Flav Discusses Diddy’s Arrest

Check out LL Cool J and Flavor Flav’s thoughts on the arrest below. They aren’t the first artists to speak out on the matter. Ray J recently described it as a potential learning opportunity. Be on the lookout for further updates Diddy and the charges he’s facing on HotNewHipHop.

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Sean Kingston Seeks Jury Trial In Fraud Case Alongside His Mother

August 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It looks like Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner want to take their fraud case all the way. Moreover, according to a new AllHipHop report, they pleaded not guilty during an arraignment with Broward Circuit Judge Ernest Kollra in Fort Lauderdale. Their legal team is dead-set on a jury trial, and the judge stood by their $900,000 bond. “Once the true facts come out we are confident of vindication,” their attorney Robert Rosenblatt told People magazine. Per a Miami grand jury indictment, the singer and his mother face accusations of scheming various individual sellers out of luxury items like jewelry and cars.

Furthermore, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida outlined one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud for supposedly falsifying the necessary paperwork to buy these items. In the time period between October 2023 and their arrest in May of this year, Sean Kingston and his mother allegedly defrauded various businesses, which sold jewelry, beds, vehicles, televisions, etc., of over a million dollars through false claims of their payment. While authorities arrested Kingston in California after raiding his Florida home, they detained Turner in Florida that same day.

Sean Kingston Performing In California

Sean Kingston Mother Fraud Jury Trial Music News — CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 09: Sean Kingston performs during the Hot Summer Nights Tour at Concord Pavilion on July 09, 2023 in Concord, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

According to The Sun Sentinel, Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner will next appear in court on October 11. This trial will crucially determine if these accusations hold merit in the initial assessment of the court or if authorities will simply exonerate the duo as their attorneys claim. Throughout it all, the superstar has maintained their innocence. “It’s great to be home!” he shared online after his extradition to Florida. “A special thanks to God, my family, my friends and my legal team… Robert Rosenblatt, James Stark, Mark Geragos, Zeljka Bozanic, Pierre Pollas. And I cannot forget about my amazing fans, thank you for all your love and support! I love you guys!”

Of course, this situation proved to provoke much media interest. We’ll see what other details emerge about this trial in the near future. Perhaps Sean Kingston and his mother will emerge victorious, or they will face big consequences for their actions. Only time will tell, and until then, social media users everywhere will patiently wait for the results.

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Judge Dismisses Charges Against Two Former Cops Involved In Breonna Taylor’s Murder

August 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Breonna Taylor case just got a massive update, as federal U.S. District Court Judge Charles Simpson reportedly dismissed charges against two former police officers involved in the raid on her house in which cops murdered her. Former detective Joshua Jaynes and former officer Kyle Meany were charged with “submitting a false affidavit” back in 2022, which is what prompted the raid in the first place. Also, they faced accusations of fabricating a “false cover story in an attempt to escape responsibility for their roles” in designing the search warrant with “false information.” These initial charges reportedly could’ve resulted in life sentences. According to TMZ, neither officer was there during the raid.

Furthermore, on Thursday (August 22), Judge Simpson reportedly claimed that this search warrant did not cause Breonna Taylor’s death. Rather, Simpson attributed her murder to her boyfriend Kenneth Walker and how he shot at officers, and characterized this as the “legal cause” of her death. “There is no direct link between the warrantless entry and Taylor’s death,” the ruling reportedly reads. “Taylor’s death was proximately caused by the manner in which the warrant was executed.

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Cops Involved In Breonna Taylor’s Murder

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“[Kenneth Walker’s] decision to open fire, as alleged and argued, was the natural and probable consequence of executing the warrant at 12:45 a.m. on ‘an unsuspecting household,’” the ruling reportedly continued concerning Breonna Taylor. “That decision prompted the return fire, which hit and killed Taylor.” Per TMZ, former detective Jaynes still faces “two counts of falsification of records, conspiracy to falsify records, and witness tampering” charges in this case. On the other hand, Meany faces “one charge of [making a] false statement to federal investigators.” He and Jaynes could serve up to five and 40 years respectively if found guilty.

“Louisville police is different,” EST Gee shared last year. “You know how n***as teach them to not like the police? I don’t want to say his name. He was involved in the Breonna Taylor s**t, one of the police officers. When I was little, he walked [into] a group of us home at gunpoint, on my granny. She lived in Turtle Creek. One of the dudes from the Breonna Taylor [murder]. So I had my own experience early. The police, they ain’t never helped me.”

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Chrisean Rock Reportedly Faces Eight Years In Prison For Drug Charges

August 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chrisean Rock is currently wrapped up in some serious legal trouble, and it may not come to an end any time soon. The new mother was arrested in June of this year upon entering a San Fernando Valley courtroom. Reportedly, she had a warrant for alleged assault with a deadly weapon. She was there to support Blueface, who’s also currently behind bars. Authorities escorted her off the premises, and she was later sentenced to 30 days in a California jail.

It’s speculated that the warrant stemmed from her run-in with James Wright Chanel at a Tamar Braxton concert last year, though this is unconfirmed. He pressed charges against her in February for allegedly punching him in the face. After her 30-day stay, Chrisean was set to be extradited to Oklahoma, where she’s facing charges for “possession of marijuana with intent to distribute” and “possession of a controlled dangerous substance.”

Chrisean Rock’s Legal Battle Continues

Chrisean Rock is facing 8 years in prison on 2 different charges according to court documents pic.twitter.com/ysheBfKFxw

— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) August 3, 2024

According to court documents, each of these charges carries a four-year sentence or eight years combined. Of course, it’s to be seen what actually plays out in the Baddies star’s case, but fans are concerned nonetheless. A lot of this concern has to do with Chrisean’s son Chrisean Jr, who’s just under a year old. On top of his mother’s legal issues, his father Blueface has been in jail since January for an alleged probation violation.

He was scheduled to attend a sentencing hearing late last month, but it was pushed back to August 6. Blueface’s mother Karlissa Saffold is confident that he’ll be getting out and even has a party planned to celebrate his return home. Unfortunately, however, his fate is also to be seen. What do you think of Chrisean Rock potentially facing serious time behind bars for her drug charges? Are you worried for her? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Chinx’s Widow Admits She’s “Heartbroken” Over Manslaughter Charge For Late Rapper’s Alleged Killer

July 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chinx’s widow, Janelli Caceres-Pickens, says she’s “heartbroken” by the news that Quincy Homere has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter in the killing of the late rapper. She reacted to the deal in a lengthy statement on Instagram on Tuesday. Homere, who is already serving an 18-year sentence in federal prison for a 2015 bank robbery, now faces an additional 23 years in state prison.

Janelli shared her perspective on the situation in a comment on Instagram. “We fought hard for a harder charge which should be murder 2 cause in the state of NY, murder 1 is only given in the cases of government officials being murdered,” she wrote. “He wouldn’t take the murder 2 which would of ended in a lengthy trial that we were obviously ready for!! We are not happy with this charge but one can not dodge whatever GOD has planned for him!”

Chinx Performs In N.Y.C.

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Chinx during Take It Personal Featuring Chinx at U.C.B. Theatre on May 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

She continued: “Manslaughter has me livid n heartbroken. He deserves to spend his life in jail … but we will be there August 12 to hear him get sentenced … CHINX WILL FOREVER LIVE ON THRU IS ALL!! Thank you to all that has continued to support us thru this journey!” In another post of her own, she reaffirmed that she’ll be present at the sentencing hearing and labeled Homere a “monster.” She added: “This sentence won’t give us Lionel back nor will it heal our wounds but it’s finally closure!” Check out her post below.

Chinx’s Widow Weighs In

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Chinx was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting after an appearance at Club Red Wolf back on May 17, 2015, in Jamaica, Queens. He was just 31 years old. Be on the lookout for further updates on Chinx on HotNewHipHop.

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