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50 Cent Won’t Face Charges For Mic-Throwing Incident During Concert: Report

November 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In case you already forgot about 50 Cent’s microphone-throwing incident during an August concert earlier this year, the court is here to remind you that you have plenty of time to reacquaint yourself before the case officially closes. However, they informed us of this by officially stating that they will not criminally charge him for this incident. Moreover, legal authorities will keep the filing open until August 30, 2024, exactly one year after the incident. This means that the New York rapper must behave during this time, as he could still be reevaluated for criminal charges if anything else occurs between him and the poor soul that he struck in the head by flinging his mic into the stands.

For those unaware, 50 Cent became frustrated with technical difficulties during a show in Los Angeles. When he lobbed it into the crowd with force, it hit Power 106 radio host Bryhana Monegain, leaving her with lacerations on her face and head that needed medical attention. She filed a police report shortly after, which went to L.A. County’s District Attorney as a felony, and then landed in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office. This last entity is the one that let TMZ know that Fif is not getting criminal charges right now and will not receive them, as long as he stays out of trouble with Bryhana and in general for the next ten months or so.

50 Cent Performing In Milan In 2023

50 Cent Charges Throwing Microphone Concert Hip Hop News — MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: 50 Cent performs at Mediolanum Forum of Assago on October 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images)

“Let’s be very clear,” 50 Cent’s lawyer Scott Leemon expressed in a statement concerning this incident. “As I told LAPD this afternoon, my client Curtis would never intentionally strike anyone with a microphone. Anyone saying something different doesn’t have all the facts and is misinformed.” This situation caused many to criticize the G-Unit MC for his actions despite his legal dismissal of any wrongdoing, including longtime rival The Game.

Meanwhile, others like DJ Envy actually came to his defense here, so in the public eye, it’s still pretty divisive. Still, at least in the legal sense, it looks like this is where the case will rest, and where it will hopefully stay for the next ten months. As such, it’ll be more of a debate and wild moment to look back on than another drama-fueled and contentious narrative. For more news and the latest updates on 50 Cent, log back into HNHH.

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Kodak Black Files To Have Drug Possession Case Thrown Out

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black and his legal team want the rapper’s 2022 drug possession case thrown out, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. They argue that the pills Kodak possessed were completely legal and acquired over the counter as Tylenol, not oxycodone. Authorities had charged Kodak with one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of trafficking oxycodone in July of that year.

Additionally, Kodak’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, accuses the Broward Sheriff’s Office of a massive cover-up involving FBI Special Agent James Mitchell. He argues Mitchell is biased against his client. He writes in the motion that the pills were destroyed after test results found them to just be simple over-the-counter medication. Cohen describes it all as a “coordinated takedown” of Kodak.

Kodak Black Performs At Homecoming Concert

CORAL GABLES, FL – AUGUST 10: Kodak Black performs on stage at his Homecoming. Concert first show since getting home from jail in June at Watsco. Center on August 10, 2017, in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic)

It’s not the first time Cohen has accused authorities of having a vendetta against Kodak. After Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to felony gun charges, Cohen explained to Fox News that Kodak was treated much worse. “There’s no such thing as not getting jail time on a gun charge on any kind of gun charge,” Cohen explained, “I’ve never seen anyone where this offense was charged and they didn’t get some sort of prison sentence. And in fact, most of the time in federal court, you very rarely see people get anything but a prison sentence.” He added: “I think that this is like, you know, they figured the easiest way for them to save face [was] to charge him, not give him prison, and then hope that [Joe] Biden doesn’t give him a pardon until he’s on his way out two years.”

The latest motion arrives after Kodak sparked health concerns after appearing on Drink Champs, last month. Many fans found Kodak’s behavior confusing and much of what he said difficult to understand. He responded to the concern on Instagram Live afterward. “Believe nothing you hear and half of what you see too because looks could be deceiving,” Kodak said. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kodak Black on HotNewHipHop.

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Young Nudy Celebrates Beating His Case Despite “Snitches”

October 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Young Nudy took to social media to celebrate his legal win. According to the hitmaker, he’s come out on top in a case he’s been dealing with for years now, and has his defense team to thank. He also took the opportunity to call out snitches, noting how he even they weren’t able to slow him down.

“They can’t muthaf**kin stop stop Big Gun,” Young Nudy announced to his followers earlier this week. “I been dealing with this s**t for five years with this case. I done beat them folks to sleep. My lawyer the best. F**k these snitching-a** n***as. You snitching-a** n***as couldn’t stop me, jack,” he also added.

Young Nudy’s Legal Win

Young Nudy Celebrates Winning Legal Battle Despite "Snitches" — Young Nudy performs live on stage at Revolution Live on April 18, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/Getty Images)

While it remains unclear exactly which case Young Nudy is referring to, it’s possible that it was the charges he was arrested on in 2019. He and 21 Savage were taken into custody after a traffic stop in February of that year. Nudy was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and being associated with a criminal street gang, while 21 Savage was arrested for being an illegal immigrant. This marked the start of 21 Savage’s longwinded legal battle that finally came to a close earlier this month.

Fans are just glad that Young Nudy has one less obstacle in the way of his career, which only continues to grow. He recently teamed up with Latto and Sexyy Red for a remix of “Peaches & Eggplants,” was joined onstage by Offset at his show, and more. He also appears on the deluxe edition of Killer Mike’s new album MICHAEL, which wasn’t easy. Apparently, Killer Mike had to phone in Nudy’s mom to get him on the LP. What do you think of Young Nudy finally beating his case? How do you feel about his reaction? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Jonathan Majors’ Assault Trial Date Revealed

October 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a court hearing today, Judge Michael Gaffey denied Jonathan Majors’ motion to have his domestic abuse charges dropped. This means that his case will now go to trial, which is scheduled to begin on November 29 of this year. Majors’ team also put in a new motion, requesting for the judge to keep “contested evidence” away from the public due to his celebrity status. “The disclosure of sensitive information will limit Mr. Majors’ right to a fair trial,” his team claims.

Majors was first arrested in March of this year, after an alleged dispute with his girlfriend at the time, Grace Jabbari. He was handed assault and aggravated harassment charges, and later pled not guilty to all four. The following month, several additional women came forward with their own allegations against the actor. Reportedly, they worked alongside the DA to build a case against Majors.

Jonathan Majors’ Trial Begins November 29

Jonathan Majors' Domestic Abuse Trial Date Revealed — Jonathan Majors onstage during “Devotion” screening Q&A at day six of The 25th SCAD Savannah Film Festival oon October 27, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

The DA responded to his motion to dismiss with a lengthy document, unveiling new details about the night of the alleged incident. According to the 115-page filing, the duo were in the back of a cab on their way home from a party when Jabbari spotted a flirtatious text on her then-partner’s phone. She then grabbed his phone, which resulted in a struggle. As he tried to pry the device away from Jabbari, she says she sustained various injuries, including “bruising, swelling, and substantial pain.”

He then allegedly struck her in her right ear. The filing claims that once the cab came to a stop, both of them got out of the vehicle. Prosecutors claim, however, that he “grabbed her, picked her up, and threw her back inside.” Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Jonathan Majors.

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Mad Muzik Cali Accused Of Murdering His Pregnant Ex Girlfriend

October 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Mad Muzik Cali, born Justin Rene Lewis, was recently arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Raesha Heard. According to reports, 31-year-old Heard was killed while bringing groceries into her parents’ Georgia home earlier this month. Sadly, she was two months pregnant when she was shot “multiple times.” The rapper has been charged with one count of malice murder.

Police reports claim she was hit “twice in the back, once in the chest, leg and head.” The tragic incident also played out in front of her nine-year-old son. Allegedly, the “child’s father” had asked her to terminate the pregnancy, though Lewis says there’s only a “possibility” that the child was his.

Mad Muzik Cali Arrested, Charged With Malice Murder

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The police report also states that the same man had fired shots towards Heard’s car just “a few months earlier,” though the incident hadn’t been reported. She hadn’t been injured at the time due to the fact that “the clip fell out the weapon.” In 2017, Lewis was also a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife Sidni Dalcour, but was never charged. The Shade Room’s Justin Carter spoke with Dalcour’s sister Traci, who detailed the alleged abuse that Sidni endured throughout their relationship. “She was married to Justin for five years — he was really abusive to her. He fought her a lot like he gave her black eyes, he put her in the hospital, she had to have staplers in her head,” she alleged.

Delcour was similarly found “shot to death” in her car in New Orleans in May of 2017. According to the late woman’s cousin, Moriah Dyer, Lewis was suspected by her family right away. “We all instantly knew he had something to do with it,” she said. “Like my cousin said, she [Sidni] had no problems with nobody. She was loved. She was adored by everybody.” Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Gunplay Explains Why He Allegedly Pointed Rifle At His Wife And Baby: Clip

September 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last month, Gunplay was arrested in Miami, facing charges related to domestic violence, child abuse, and more. According to his wife, Vonshae Taylor-Morales, the rapper allegedly pointed a rifle at her while she was holding their six-month-old child. She claims that she had asked him to quiet down while he was playing Xbox, and things escalated from there. Taylor-Morales later took to social media to share her story, announcing that she’d be filing for divorce.

“Unfortunately [Gunplay] is back using and developed a very bad drinking problem,” she wrote. “I’ve tried everything in my power to help him and love him. This is a demon he has to overcome on his own. At this point I really believe it’s too late.” In a later social media post, she also alleged that Gunplay had choked the child.

Gunplay Alleges His Wife Hit Him With A Bottle

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Now, some newly-surfaced body cam footage from the night of the incident shows Gunplay giving an officer his side of the story. The rapper appears seated at a table, claiming that his wife was the one to escalate the situation. He says that she came into the room he was in and started filming him and talking about getting a divorce. He then alleges that she hit him with a full bottle of liquor, claiming that she was in a “drunk rage.” Gunplay tells the officer that amid the alleged blow, the bottle spilled onto him, explaining why he may smell like alcohol.

Nowhere in the clip does he mention a gun, or getting physical with his wife and child. Taylor-Morales now has a restraining order against him, and is in the process of a divorce. As of last week, she says he continues to have friends and family contact her asking to drop the charges. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Gunplay.

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Casanova Asks For Reduction Of Prison Sentence, Denies Robbery Charges

August 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amid his appeal process for his 15-year prison sentence, Casanova is trying to reduce his jail time by disputing whether his crimes are even crimes to begin with. Moreover, the rapper cited his “extraordinary acceptance of responsibility” for his racketeering charges as a valid reason to show mercy in this regard. For those unaware, these charges are allegedly in connection with the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods gang. A more important part of this motion is the claim that his robbery charges are invalid, considering that the incident he was arrested for don’t legally constitute a robbery under New York state law. This stems from an altercation at the Good Stuff Diner in 2018.

Furthermore, this fight with Niya Rucker, who recorded him at the restaurant, is a big contributing factor to Casanova’s conviction. He’s one of 18 codefendants in a racketeering case for murder, attempted murder, drug dealing, and other charges. Back to this New York occurrence, though, Rucker claims the 36-year-old’s colleagues choked and cut her while trying to delete the footage from her phone, and even broke her jaw. Following two counts of felony robbery, he and his lawyer denied these accusations and maintained that Rucker left with her phone.

Casanova At The 2019 BET Awards

Casanova Sentence Reduction Robbery Hip Hop News — ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Casanova attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2019 at Cobb Energy Center on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

As such, they argued that this wasn’t a robbery at all and the charges are unjust. While this case doesn’t constitute the crime or larceny in the legal definition, Casanova still accepted his conviction and even acknowledged that the crime was, in fact, more severe than what they charged him with. This accountability is what the Brooklyn MC believes justifies a more merciful sentence. In addition, he claimed to cut ties with Gorilla Stone.

Meanwhile, this complicated situation and his denouncement of the criminal organization yielded other personal consequences. For example, inmates attacked him back in June, and it’s unclear how tied this incident is to his actual case. Regardless, it seems like things may not be as bleak for him, although it will be a tough case to make. On that note, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Casanova.

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Polo G Charged With Illegal Possession Of A Weapon, New Details Of Alleged Robbery Emerge

August 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, it was reported that Polo G’s Los Angeles mansion was raided by police in connection to an alleged robbery. At the time, a representative for the rapper claimed that he was not the primary focus of the investigation. He was, however, taken into custody along with three others. It was later revealed that law enforcement found a firearm during their search, and Polo G’s attorney took the opportunity to set the record straight.

“The incident surrounded someone staying in Polo’s home and not Polo directly,” the attorney claimed. “The officers have detained Polo to ‘verify’ that he is not a convicted felon, as they assert a firearm was found in the home. It is widely known that Polo is not a convicted felon and never was a convicted felon.” Reports later surfaced stating that the rapper was released on bond. He was arrested again shortly after for alleged kidnapping, and subsequently released again. Details of the robbery were previously unknown, however, TMZ recently spoke with the LAPD to gain more insight.

Polo G Charged With Illegal Possession Of A Weapon

Reportedly, Polo G’s brother Trench Baby had invited an unnamed man to his home to film a music video. Once the man arrived, however, Trench Baby allegedly pulled a gun on him and demanded that he empty his pockets. In addition to this, he allegedly told the man to wire him money. The outlet reports that Trench Baby and the man had worked together in the past, though it’s unclear why he was victimized. LAPD also claims to have found a small amount of unnamed drugs on his person upon his arrest.

Trench Baby has been charged with robbery, while Polo G has been charged with illegal possession of a weapon. This comes as a disappointment to fans, who have been eagerly-awaiting his upcoming release, Hood Poet. With that being said, it’s unclear exactly how his legal difficulties could impact the release. Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates on Polo G.

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Lawyer Who Got Gunna Out Of Prison To Represent Donald Trump

August 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in at Fulton County jail today August 24). The former U.S. president is facing 13 felony counts surrounding his attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Trump was previously represented by Drew Findling, the “Billion Dollar Lawyer.” He’s worked with the likes of hip hop artists like Gucci Mane, Cardi B, and more. Now, however, the 77-year-old is looking to switch things up. He’s bringing attorney Steve Sadow onto his team, who famously got Gunna out of prison at the end of last year.

“I have been retained to represent President Trump in the Fulton County, Georgia case,” Sadow told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “The president should never have been indicted. He is innocent of all the charges brought against him.” Incidentally, this isn’t Trump’s only tie to the YSL RICO case. He was indicted on RICO charges by the same DA as Young Thug. The rapper has been behind bars since May of 2022. Gunna is famously accused of “snitching” on the YSL figurehead, making for quite the controversy in the world of hip hop.

Donald Trump Recruits Steve Sadow

Lawyer Who Got Gunna Out Of Prison To Represent Donald Trump — Former US President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Windham High School in Windham, New Hampshire, on August 8, 2023. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Gunna took a plea deal last December. The rapper maintained his innocence while accepting a guilty verdict on one racketeering charge. He was given a four-year suspended sentence and was ordered to special conditions, like 500 hours of community service, amid his release. The terms of Trump’s surrender are currently unknown, but the former president is not expected to be held.

Trump has maintained his innocence, calling the investigation a “witch hunt.” “We look forward to the case being dismissed or, if necessary, an unbiased, open minded jury finding the president not guilty,” Sadow explains. “Prosecutions intended to advance or serve the ambitions and careers of political opponents of the president have no place in our justice system.”

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Woah Vicky Explains Why She Pressed Assault Charges Against Chrisean Rock

August 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Chrisean Rock apparently assaulted fellow “Baddies” star and social media personality Woah Vicky- and lit the Internet ablaze as a result. Moreover, Vicky pressed charges, which Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer responded to by saying Chrisean never had an altercation on set. Regardless, this caused a lot of people to react wildly to the development, questioning what could’ve happened and remarking that fights are what many people tune into these shows for. As such, a lot of people criticized Vicky for “not taking the heat,” although entertainment shouldn’t go to that extreme, either. With all this in mind, she uploaded a lengthy video to social media explaining her charges and what happened.

Furthermore, Woah Vicky admitted to “snitching” and said that she went on the show to praise God and spread those messages. In addition, she commented on her social media presence and how blogs and pages were obsessed with what she was putting out there. Apparently, something she liked on social media caught Chrisean Rock’s attention, and they had an argument about it. While Vicky tried to apologize, she says that Chrisean threw something at her.

Woah Vicky’s Statements On Chrisean Rock Altercation

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At that point, Woah Vicky said that her emotions “overwhelmed” her at that point because they got along before that. Also, she made the claim that Chrisean Rock would’ve attacked her if a security guard didn’t hold her back. Most importantly, Vicky said that she forgives her and sent Chrisean her blessings. Since she then talked about only her being in the shot, she seemed to imply that their reunion after the altercation was, in fact, during a “Baddies” shoot, although it’s unclear if the throwing incident was. Still, she said Chrisean (or her friend; it’s hazy) then attacked her, and that she hit her back.

Meanwhile, Vicky expressed that others could’ve warned or helped her and called it a set-up, but that she forgives everyone involved. However, that didn’t explain why she chose to go ahead and press charges, although that might be some extra pressure for Chrisean to apologize. We’ll see what other drama the “Cr*zy In Love” star and Vicky get into next. With that in mind, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest on Woah Vicky and Chrisean Rock.

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