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Diddy’s Christmas Day to Include Special Jail Meal, Basketball and Spades Games

December 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Christmas is just one week away for Diddy. How will he spend the day? According to PEOPLE, it will be less glamorous.

Diddy will begin his day at 6 a.m. in his detention unit in New York City and receive a special Christmas lunch of Cornish Hen, Macaroni and Cheese, cranberry sauce, and rolls. The holiday meal will continue at dinner, during which he will get two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

One jail employee stated Diddy is “doing fine,” adding, “Nobody wants to be here.” Diddy will also have the option of playing Spades, dominos, three-on-three basketball, or soccer. One inmate notes Diddy enjoys playing basketball.

Additionally, Diddy is considered to be “well-liked inside prison. People are getting along with him.”

Earlier this week, Brendan Paul, a former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs and a one-time Syracuse University basketball player, is no longer facing legal trouble in Florida after prosecutors dropped the felony drug charge against him. TMZ confirmed that Paul successfully avoided jail time and probation through a pretrial diversion program.

According to Paul’s attorney, Brian Bieber, state prosecutors officially dismissed the case on Tuesday. However, federal sources clarified that Paul did not cooperate or strike any deals with federal prosecutors concerning the ongoing investigation involving Diddy.

The case against Paul stemmed from his March arrest at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport. Authorities reportedly discovered cocaine and marijuana edibles in Paul’s bag during a search, leading to a felony drug possession charge. At the time, Paul was believed to be acting as Diddy’s assistant, and his arrest coincided with high-profile federal raids on Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami.

Those raids were part of a broader federal investigation into serious allegations against Diddy, including sex trafficking. The music mogul has since been indicted and remains in custody in Brooklyn as he awaits trial. Paul’s cleared charges mark a small but notable development in a case that continues to unfold.

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All Charges Dropped Against Diddy’s Alleged Drug Transporter

December 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Brendan Paul, a former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs and a one-time Syracuse University basketball player, is no longer facing legal trouble in Florida after prosecutors dropped the felony drug charge against him. TMZ confirmed that Paul successfully avoided jail time and probation through a pretrial diversion program.

According to Paul’s attorney, Brian Bieber, state prosecutors officially dismissed the case on Tuesday. However, federal sources clarified that Paul did not cooperate or strike any deals with federal prosecutors in connection to the ongoing investigation involving Diddy.

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Yak Gotti’s Mother Delivers Powerful & Emotional Message After Her Son Had All Charges Dropped

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Several hours ago, Atlanta rapper and member of Young Thug’s YSL label, Yak Gotti received some incredible news. According to some court video from DJ Akademiks, he would be found not guilty on all charges. “You have been found not guilty on all charges,” the judge read to him and his attorney, Douglas Weinstein. Given how turbulent this entire RICO case has been, all he could do was thank God with a prayer. He was one of two remaining defendants to await a verdict after refusing to take a guilty plea deal. It was a risky decision to do so, but it seemed like he was very confident. In fact, Weinstein even told the media that Gotti “fully intends to take this to the jury and get our not guilty verdicts and go home.”

That is exactly what happened today, although it was a slog to the finish line. Just hours before his court appearance, Gotti was stabbed and suffered “minor injuries.” But that has to be one of the last things on his mind, and especially his mother’s. Independent court reporter Meghann Cunniff managed to speak with or attend a public address by the rapper’s caretaker, and it was an emotional moment.

Yak Gotti’s Mother Was By Her Son’s Side The Whole Way

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Just like Yak Gotti, she is incredibly overwhelmed with happiness and relief. You can hear that tremble in her voice as she speaks to media with tremendous power. “I stood down- 10 toes down -every day,” she began. “Every day. Day in, day out. I stood by my son. It was his decision to not take the plea, and I said, ‘Whatever you wanna do, I wanna do.”

The longer she speaks the more emotional she gets and it’s just a real amazing moment. “I prayed… thanked God for all the supporters all over the world… I appreciate the love.” She continues, “My stood up 30 months, my son stood up and we was victorious… I’m thankful I never gave up on my son, never. He said, ‘Mama im not takin’ it, I’m standin’ up.’ And I stood right by him every day.” Her close friends/family are there during this incredible message and it’s so moving. Overall, all we can say is we are happy to see this end for everyone involved.

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Travis Scott Officially Cleared From Miami Case As Authorities Drop Trespassing Charge

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott no longer has to worry about his case stemming from a Miami arrest, as all charges are now officially off the table according to a new TMZ report published Friday (August 30). Moreover, for those unaware, authorities arrested him back in June on charges of disorderly conduct and trespassing. La Flame’s legal team, including attorney Bradford Cohen, previously filed a motion to dismiss the trespassing charges after the court already dismissed the disorderly conduct ones. According to this new report, a source reportedly close to the prosecutor’s office explained to the outlet that the lack of clear “no trespassing” signs put him in the clear.

“After arguing the motion to dismiss and the state realizing that there was no path to maintaining the charge, they decided to drop the case in its entirety,” Travis Scott’s lawyer reportedly told TMZ Hip Hop. “Although not a serious charge, and one that should not have been filed, we are pleased with the result.” This yachy incident in Miami back in June also accused him of disorderly conduct, and those charges were already previously dismissed before this recent update.

Travis Scott At Fanatics Fest NYC 2024

Travis Scott Arrest Miami Charges Dropped Trespassing Hip Hop News — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 17: Travis Scott speaks onstage at the Fanatics Fest NYC 2024 at Jacob Javits Center on August 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics)

In other Travis Scott news, his role in the great rap war of 2024 is more under scrutiny than ever, but this might all be an overreaction. For example, you probably already heard that Drake launched his “100 GIGS” website and @plotttwistttttt IG burner to share loads of loosies and previously unreleased content. One of his recent drops was a video of the “SICKO MODE” duo partying together to one of their collaborations at a party. Some fans still think that they have newfound beef with each other, but this feels more like an unsubstantiated misinterpretation with each passing day.

Meanwhile, Travis Scott fed fans in quite the satisfying manner with his Days Before Rodeo reissues. The mixtape’s emergence on streaming services paired with digital deluxe editions that shared even more deep cuts with die-hards. We’ll see if this is his last big move of the year or if there’s still more on the way for 2024. Either way, you won’t find us complaining.

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Yungeen Ace Avoids Gun Charges After Foolio’s Alleged Killer Accuses Him Of Placing The Hit

July 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As a pretty big problem seems to form for Yungeen Ace (real name Keyanta Bullard), he’s getting rid of another headache in the legal system to clear his to-do list up. Moreover, per Action News Jax, prosecutors abandoned the gun charges case against him on July 3, which stemmed from an April arrest this year. “E-Traces were completed for the firearms but provided no evidence to associate the firearms with Bullard,” prosecutors expressed. “Bullard’s phone was recovered, but after review, a search warrant was not sought. […] Bullard’s DNA was taken pursuant to a search warrant and was compared against the firearms, but [the Florida Department of Law Enforcement] reported that the firearms failed to demonstrate a sufficient amount of DNA for processing.”

However, Yungeen Ace has bigger fish to fry now, as his rival Foolio’s alleged killer recently claimed that Ace paid him $10K to murder him. “On everything I love, on the dead homies, I put it on everything, on my soul, on my kid, n***a: I’m the one that smacked Julio Foolio that night when he got dropped at his birthday celebration,” the unidentified individual said in a video posted to social media. “I ain’t gonna show my face or give my identity away or nothing like that, but you know, I did that. There was money on his head.

Yungeen Ace Back In 2020

Yungeen Ace Gun Charges Dropped Foolio Shooting Hip Hop News — Yungeen Ace attends Shipes’ 40th birthday celebration on January 11, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)

“I rock with Ace and them boys, ATK,” Foolio’s alleged killer went on about Yungeen Ace. “I be in Jacksonville heavy. If you know, you know. I handled that because Ace had that money on his head, Ace had them put that 10K up. Told me to slide, told me to smack Foolio because he got tired of that n***a running his mouth, playing all the time, you feel me?

“It is what it is, bruh,” Yungeen Ace’s alleged affiliate concluded. “A n***a don’t give a f**k. About that money, anybody can get it. Foolio had it coming to him, so I don’t really feel sorry. A lot of people feel that it was on some gang s**t. It ain’t even really all that. Ace put that bread up and whoever wanted to take it, took it, so I took that. Rest in peace, Foolio.”

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Kodak Black Still In Prison Despite Dropped Drug Possession Charge

February 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black is still in significant legal trouble and behind bars right now, despite a judge dismissing his drug possession charges stemming from a December 2023 arrest. Moreover, according to The Associated Press, Judge Barbara Duffy dropped this charge on Friday (February 9), but she and the court ordered him to stay in prison. This is because the Florida rapper still faces evidence tampering charges in this specific case, and if those are dismissed, only then will he see freedom. Concerning this December 7 arrest, prosecutors could not verify whether or not his claims of actually having an oxycodone prescription are true.

Furthermore, law enforcement officials searched Kodak Black’s vehicle that day in Plantation, Florida. They found him sleeping in his Bentley’s driver’s seat. They claimed they found a substance similar to cocaine within, which he tried to discard of and even ingest orally. Still, the 26-year-old maintained that this was not cocaine at all, but rather the aforementioned and prescribed oxycodone in his possession. Not only that, but he claimed that this was to deal with injuries sustained during a nightclub shooting in Los Angeles in February of 2022.

Kodak Black Still Behind Bars Despite Dropped Drug Charge

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This arrest caused Yak’s bond to be revoked, and got hit with the two aforementioned charges plus illegal parking. However, his lawyer Bradford Cohen hopes that this will lead to a dismissal of the evidence tampering charge, as well. “I wasn’t surprised,” he stated concerning Judge Duffy’s decision to drop the drug charges, according to the Sun-Sentinel. “Whenever a court follows the rule of law, I’m never surprised. I’m surprised when they don’t follow the rule of law, that’s when I’m surprised.” Not only does Kodak Black’s attorney want him free from jail, but he also wants his bond reinstated.

Yak’s Lawyer Bradford Cohen Speaks Out

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“Motion to Dismiss @kodakblack new case for possession of ‘cocaine’ that was actually oxycodone. GRANTED,” Cohen captioned an Instagram post posted shortly after his dropped charge became news. “I will leave that right here. We have moved to have his bond reinstated. With my friends for over 20 years, @skywriter.esq and Fred Haddad.” For more news and the latest updates on Kodak Black, come back to HNHH.

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Kodak Black’s Drug Possession Charge Thrown Out By Judge

February 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In December of last year, Kodak Black was arrested in Plantation, FL, and charged with possession of cocaine. The officers on the scene falsely identified a white powder on Kodak’s person as cocaine. It was later confirmed to be Oxycodone. He was also charged with tampering with physical evidence, as well as improper stop/stand/park.

Last month, his attorney filed a motion to have the drug possession charge dropped, arguing that he has a prescription. “This is an abuse of discretion to file a charge on an individual that has provided a valid prescription for the very item that as found. All this after the officer misrepresented and said it was cocaine. Clearly it was not cocaine, nothing has happened to the officer who misrepresented the item, and my client was taken into custody due to his misrepresentation,” he told XXL.

Judge Sides With Kodak Black’s Team

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While Kodak Black is still on the hook for two charges, his drug possession charge has been dropped. A court hearing was held today to address the motion, and Judge Barbara Duffy sided with him. “I am always glad to see a court follow the rule of law on a case,” a statement from his attorney reads. “This case was one that should not have been filed. I tried to explain that to the Broward State Attorneys Office to no avail. It really shows the lack of control the Broward State Attorney has over his divisions, especially the drug trafficking unit.

“This was a possession case that was charged yet the drug trafficking unit decided to take the case over from the line prosecutor,” it continues. “It’s sad to see a special unit so focused on putting a man in jail that they would ignore case law and the head State Attorney would allow such a thing to happen.” What do you think of Kodak Black’s drug possession charge getting dismissed? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lul Tim Reportedly Has King Von Charges Dropped

August 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lul Tim will no longer face trial for the murder of King Von. According to YouTuber Mickey Truth, the charges against Tim have been dropped. The Quando Rondo affiliate had been out on bail since 2021 but was still preparing to face trial over Von’s 2020 death. Reportedly, prosecutors now view Von’s death as being the result of self-defense. This comes as a result of evidence appearing to show Von assaulting Rondo prior to this death.

The charges against Tim have also proven to be socially controversial. There are many who view Tim as a hero for reportedly killing Von. Of course, some have gone as far as to label Von as a “serial killer”, with one notorious YouTube documentary attributing as many as 10 murders to the Chicago rapper. But with Tim’s charges now dropped, it appears to have brought the saga of King Von’s death to an end.

King Von Murder Saga Ends

Lul Tim’s Murder Case For The King Von Shooting Has Been Reportedly Been Dropped According To Fulton County Magistrate. pic.twitter.com/2Jvqv1Gatj

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The reports that Tim’s charges have been dropped comes amid a wave of headlines relating to Von’s murder. Recently footage emerged of the arrest of BossTop. As the O’Block member is detained, he can be heard asking “Is Von good?” Many fans of Von were insulted by this. The sentiment is best summarized by one commenter who wrote, “N*gga watched Von get dunked on and ran then is gonna ask if he good.”

Meanwhile, Von’s partner Asian Doll has continued to defend the rapper’s name in recent weeks. “N*ggas doing all these interviews about King Von look goofy asl,” Asian Doll expressed with disdain on the social media platform. “Speaking on open cases & telling stories he never told is top of the line snitch shit. He ain’t condone shit he’ll cut a mf off for. Y’all n*ggas forever bitches to me & never stood on business. I hate n*ggas who don’t stand on business allot lil boy. Shit dead we like grown men that get shit done over here,” she wrote on X.

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Devin Haney Has Weapon Charges Dropped

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Devin Haney will not face any legal consequences for his concealed weapon arrest last month. The fighter was detained after a traffic stop on July 12. Law enforcement had pulled Haney for an “unsafe lane change” and “failure to use a turn signal”. However, the charges escalated after officers reportedly found a semi-automatic pistol in Haney’s vehicle.

Furthermore, while Haney was not driving, the driver voluntarily disclosed that there was a firearm in the vehicle. After removing Haney and his security from the vehicle, officers reportedly found the gun under the driver’s seat. Furthermore, The gun was found to be registered to Haney and the boxer was arrested on felony possession of a concealed weapon. While Haney received bond, If found guilty, he could have faced up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine, per the California penal code.

DA Chooses To Drop Charges

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 20: Devin Haney celebrates after defeating Vasyl Lomachenko of Ukraine during their Undisputed lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

However, Haney will face no charges over the incident. “The DA rejected to file charges due to insufficient evidence,” Bill Haney, Devin’s father and trainer, told ESPN. Haney is now a free man, though he will likely be more careful with his firearm in the future. He avoids the jail sentence that befell fellow boxer, Gervonta Davis. Davis spent 72 days in jail for his role in a 2020 hit-and-run.

With his legal issues out of the way, Haney can now turn his attention to his next fight. The 30-0 fight successfully defended his undefeated lightweight title against Vasiliy Lomachenko in May. Now Haney will move up a weight class to junior welterweight. His debut, announced July 28, will see him take on 29-1 Regis Prograis. Furthermore, Prograis’ WBC title will be on the line in the fight. He chose the fight with Prograis over a lightweight title defense against Shakur Stevenson. Haney v Prograis is set for October 28 in Las Vegas.

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