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Jhene Aiko Wants “Mocking” Deposition Footage Withheld In Car Crash Case

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Jhene Aiko was involved in a car accident in 2022, and is currently entangled in the legal aftermath. The singer was deposed by the lawyer representing the plaintiff on video. She feels as though the lawyer in question mocked her, however. In Touch Weekly reported that Jhene Aiko objected to the taping of her deposition due to her celebrity status. The objection fell on deaf ears, though, as the deposition carried on as planned. Aiko is now taking preventative measures to ensure that the video does not get into the hands of the public.

Jhene Aiko is a Grammy nominee who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip hop and R&B. Unfortunately, her celebrity status worked against her when she requested the deposition not be taped. The lawyer representing the plaintiff dismissed the request. He claimed that her status and the insurance that she presented to the court did not match up. “We are entitled to a deposition of your client in our office. And we are well within our rights to videotape the deposition,” the lawyer asserted. “Celebrities don’t get special treatment.”

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Jhene Aiko’s Celebrity Status Was Mocked In Court

The lawyer was also surprised by the fact that Jhene Aiko only had “$50,000 of insurance coverage” when the car accident occurred. Aiko was accused by the lawyer of using her celebrity as a means of avoiding accountability. The notion seemed to stick with the judge presiding over the case. They decided that Aiko would not be getting any special treatment. Aiko’s initial request to not attend a deposition in person, given the relative lack of harm that was caused by accident, was also rejected. Once she was there in person, the plaintiff’s lawyer proceeded to mock her career achievements.

The lawyer urged Jhene Aiko to take “actions that would be consistent with her ‘celebrity’ status. I.e. getting insurance coverage that would match her alleged fame and fortune.” He urged her to prove her celebrity by settling the case with the plaintiff, Genelle Ligot. Despite this setback, Jhene Aiko’s lawyer is trying to ensure that the tape of the deposition not be made available to the public. The singer reportedly wants to avoid any “unnecessary embarrassment” as a result of the deposition, and her interactions with the plaintiff’s lawyer.

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Oschino Thinks Either Jay-Z Or Joe Budden Is Lying About Beanie Sigel Situation

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Oschino thinks something’s up with Joe Budden’s recent account of what Jay-Z texted him recently, which regarded their commentary on the former Roc-A-Fella rapper’s claims about Jay’s involvement in Beanie Sigel’s 2004 attempted murder case. For those unaware, Hov said that Oschino’s idea that he refused to stick up for Sigel in court is a lie, but his former colleague thinks that either the Roc Nation boss himself is lying or that the podcaster has something up his sleeve. It’s a bit of a complicated and contentious situation that probably won’t really escalate any further, but check out Oschino’s response down below to hear his take.

Furthermore, this is what Oschino had to say about Jay-Z’s alleged testimony in the Beanie Sigel case. “I came to court for Beanie when he allegedly shot somebody,” he told Say Cheese. “Jay-Z got on the stand and they said, ‘Are you gonna be responsible for him if we let him go?’ Jay-Z said, ‘No.’ I was there. This ain’t hearsay; this was me in the courtroom. I was just thinking, ‘What did he come to court for then?’

Read More: Beanie Sigel Denies Dissing Jay-Z On 50 Cent Collab “I Go Off”

Oschino’s Response To Jay-Z & Joe Budden

“If I got a homie and all I gotta say is, ‘I’m responsible for him for him to get out,’ I’m saying it every time,” Oschino continued concerning Jay-Z’s supposed choices. “The judge was trying to give him an out. He said, ‘No.’ And nobody didn’t say nothing, nobody flinched. Mind you, I’m a jail n***a so I’m looking around like, ‘Nobody not saying nothing?!’ Like it was normal […] Maybe I’m too street in my thinking and maybe he was being more responsible, but I was thinking, ‘Man, these boys is different.’”

Meanwhile, doubting Jay-Z aside, this is not Oschino’s only controversial opinion as of late. “First of all, Drake got a whole country behind him,” he said of the Toronto rapper’s beef with Kendrick Lamar. “Drake got the most hits. Girls like Drake. Kendrick can rap too, but I think he overrated, though. All of his songs are not hot to me. When Drake sings, I hate it. When Drake sings, I cut it off. I say, ‘Drake, don’t do this.’ When Kendrick Lamar sings on some of his songs, he tries to go too deep, I’m like… [unimpressed expression].”

Read More: Drake Fans Theorize He Was Taking A Shot At Joe Budden With His “One Trick Ponies” Post

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Oschino Thinks Either Jay-Z Or Joe Budden Is Lying About Beanie Sigel Situation

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Oschino thinks something’s up with Joe Budden’s recent account of what Jay-Z texted him recently, which regarded their commentary on the former Roc-A-Fella rapper’s claims about Jay’s involvement in Beanie Sigel’s 2004 attempted murder case. For those unaware, Hov said that Oschino’s idea that he refused to stick up for Sigel in court is a lie, but his former colleague thinks that either the Roc Nation boss himself is lying or that the podcaster has something up his sleeve. It’s a bit of a complicated and contentious situation that probably won’t really escalate any further, but check out Oschino’s response down below to hear his take.

Furthermore, this is what Oschino had to say about Jay-Z’s alleged testimony in the Beanie Sigel case. “I came to court for Beanie when he allegedly shot somebody,” he told Say Cheese. “Jay-Z got on the stand and they said, ‘Are you gonna be responsible for him if we let him go?’ Jay-Z said, ‘No.’ I was there. This ain’t hearsay; this was me in the courtroom. I was just thinking, ‘What did he come to court for then?’

Read More: Beanie Sigel Denies Dissing Jay-Z On 50 Cent Collab “I Go Off”

Oschino’s Response To Jay-Z & Joe Budden

“If I got a homie and all I gotta say is, ‘I’m responsible for him for him to get out,’ I’m saying it every time,” Oschino continued concerning Jay-Z’s supposed choices. “The judge was trying to give him an out. He said, ‘No.’ And nobody didn’t say nothing, nobody flinched. Mind you, I’m a jail n***a so I’m looking around like, ‘Nobody not saying nothing?!’ Like it was normal […] Maybe I’m too street in my thinking and maybe he was being more responsible, but I was thinking, ‘Man, these boys is different.’”

Meanwhile, doubting Jay-Z aside, this is not Oschino’s only controversial opinion as of late. “First of all, Drake got a whole country behind him,” he said of the Toronto rapper’s beef with Kendrick Lamar. “Drake got the most hits. Girls like Drake. Kendrick can rap too, but I think he overrated, though. All of his songs are not hot to me. When Drake sings, I hate it. When Drake sings, I cut it off. I say, ‘Drake, don’t do this.’ When Kendrick Lamar sings on some of his songs, he tries to go too deep, I’m like… [unimpressed expression].”

Read More: Drake Fans Theorize He Was Taking A Shot At Joe Budden With His “One Trick Ponies” Post

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Young Thug Trial: Lil Wayne No Longer On Witness List, Birdman, Rich Homie Quan, & YFN Lucci Remain

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Lil Wayne will no longer be called to testify during Young Thug’s ongoing RICO trial, but several key figures in the iconic rapper’s career remain on the witness list. Birdman, Rich Homie Quan, and YFN Lucci’s names all appear among the approximately 200 that could be called into court. The update comes after Gunna’s name disappeared from the list as well. The state previously named over 700 possible witnesses.

Thug’s trial officially began back in November, but there was a multi-week pause in December due to one of the rapper’s co-defendants, Shannon Stillwell, getting stabbed in jail. He was first arrested on gang-related charges back in May 2022 but was later charged with seven additional felonies.

Read More: Young Thug Trial: State Confirms Whether Or Not Gunna Will Be A Witness

Young Thug Performs At Rolling Loud

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – OCTOBER 22: Rapper Young Thug performs during the Rolling Loud Festival at Shoreline Amphitheatre on October 22, 2017 in Mountain View, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)

As for Gunna, rumors that he intended to snitch on Thug surfaced after he took a plea deal in the case back in 2022. When he got out of jail, he set the record straight with a statement on the decision. “While I have agreed to always be truthful, I want to make it perfectly clear that I have NOT made any statements, have NOT been interviewed, have NOT cooperated, have NOT agreed to testify or be a witness for or against any party in the case and have absolutely NO intention of being involved in the trial process in any way,” he said at the time. He’s also had to reference the drama on several songs he’s dropped in the time since. The decision led to back and forths with several rappers including Lil Durk and Lil Baby.

State Shares Latest Witness List

Check out the latest witness list for the highly-publicized trial above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Young Thug’s trial on HotNewHipHop.

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Sleepy Hallow’s “The Breakfast Club” Interview Canceled Over Safety Concerns, Rapper Claims

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Recently, Sleepy Hallow took to social media to air some of his frustrations. According to him, he’s had various appearances canceled as of late. The rapper claims that organizers have cited “safety” and “security” issues as their reasons for cancelling. He believes that the debacle surrounds his ongoing court case.

“Last week I had a mental health expo I couldn’t attend cause they said something about ‘safety issues,’” he began. “Today The Breakfast Club dubbed me talking bout ‘security issues’ like they ain’t know I was coming this whole week.” He then went on, seeming annoyed that he’s being perceived as dangerous. “Honestly I know it’s cause of my court case,” he explained. “But I thought I was innocent until proven guilty lol.” Luckily for him, it looks like he could still lock in an appearance on No Jumper, based on an encouraging comment from Adam 22. “Lol Just do no jumper wtf is the breakfast gonna ask you,” he wrote.

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Sleepy Hallow Claims His Court Case Is To Blame

Back in May, Sleepy Hallow was arrested in connection to a series of Brooklyn shootings. Also among those charged in the indictment was Sheff G. “The senseless gun violence, allegedly committed by these defendants, terrorized our neighbors for years and left more than a dozen people with serious injuries. It is distressing to know that some of the violence was allegedly fueled by a young man who used money he made from a successful music career to allegedly pay for and encourage acts of violence,” Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez said of the arrests.

Despite his legal troubles, Sleepy Hallow has continued to release music over the past few months. In September, he unveiled his first album since his 2021 debut, Still Sleep? The project, Boy Meets World, boasts features from Marshmello, Doechii, Fivio Foreign, Lil Tjay, and more. What do you think of Sleepy Hallow claiming to have had various appearances canceled due to his court case? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Sleepy Hallow.

Read More: Sleepy Hallow Recruits Lil Tjay, Marshmello, Doechii, And More On “Boy Meets World.”

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Tory Lanez Superfan Threatens Megan Thee Stallion Outside Court

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Fans are awaiting a sentencing announcement in Tory Lanez court case dealing with the rapper shooting Megan Thee Stallion. After his sentencing was initially expected to be handed down yesterday, the hearing was extended to today. Subsequently the event has come with a landslide of news surrounding the trial as well. It was initially reported that Iggy Azealia shared a letter in support of Lanez though she later refuted that claiming it was merely a letter on her experiences with the rapper. Megan herself also made a statement on the situation showing the rapper no mercy.

As fans continue waiting to hear about his sentencing some are getting more and more antsy. Earlier today one of Tory’s superfans went viral for a rant against Megan Thee Stallion. She claimed that she took time off work to come support Tory and expressed how furious she was with Megan. Now, she’s gotten even more direct. Another rant is now making the rounds via The Jasmine Brand and it features more threats. “I want you to see. All of you recording. What a person who will beat Mariah Buckles *ss looks like, okay?” she begins. “I’m Ashley Ramirez. Nice to meet you. I will beat Mariah The Scientist’s *ss for Tory Lanez! I know he’s a f*cking man. That’s apart of the reason why he’s in the courtroom but I’m a woman! I’ll beat the f*ck out of Mariah The Scientist!”

Tory Lanez’ Super Fan

Additionally, the superfan’s rant wasn’t done there. “Same thing with Megan Thee Stallion! I don’t give a f*ck how tall she is. Alright? That’s how Tory Lanez fans feel about him! We’ll f*cking go to war for him, period.” She goes on to say that Megan should thank girls like her for not spending every day trying to get revenge for Tory.

Lanez’ official sentencing hasn’t yet been handed down. Though the district attorney made a statement fans are still awaiting official confirmation of how much time Lanez will spend behind bars. What do you think of the Tory Lanez super fan taking shots at Megan Thee Stallion? Let us know in the comment section below.

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6ix9ine Misses Court Date, Could Have To Pay Out

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The controversies seemingly never stop for 6ix9ine. Over the weekend the rapper released his new song “Shaka Laka” which saw him teaming up with Kodak Black. The song attracted a lot of negative attention, primarily from those upset that Kodak would work on a song with an artist who has been labeled a snitch. Just this morning, 6ix9ine again popped up this time calling out industry blackballing. He claimed that his new song is just as popular as the new Travis Scott track “K-POP,” which also features two of the biggest stars in the music industry Bad Bunny and The Weeknd. The comparison of their two music videos, which had the same amount of views at the time, sparked discussion among fans.

Now according to AllHipHop, there’s more bad news for the rapper. They reported that 6ix9ine recently no-showed for a court appearance that related to unpaid credit card bills. Since he failed to show up, the company is asking the judge in the case to default on the amount owed. That could end up being bad for the rapper, who reportedly owes almost $120k on the card. That could be on top of money he reportedly owes to streaming company Stremusic. After they paid the rapper $2 million for shows and promotion, he failed to deliver. The resulting lawsuit is still ongoing.

6ix9ine Skips Out On Court Date

While 6ix9ine’s new song only had a few hundred thousand streams on Spotify, it has over 7 million views on YouTube. The disparity has fans talking about whether or not there are some industry tricks being deployed against the rapper. Kodak Black made the live debut of the song during his performance at Rolling Loud Festival Miami over the weekend.

All of this comes after 6ix9ine teased fans with a potential return to trap music. On his last album, he made a notable shift into the sounds of reggaeton that not all of his fans were feeling. What do you think of 6ix9ine missing a court date in his most recent legal drama? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Michael Jackson Molestation Allegations Will Officially Go To Trial

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Michael Jackson will officially be tried for sex crimes related to Wade Robinson when he was a child. According to TMZ, the California Court of Appeal will allow Robinson to make his case. His claims state that Jackson molested him in Neverland Ranch between the ages of 7 to 14. Robinson is actually suing Michael Jackson’s corporation MJJ Productions. Jackson’s lawyers have argued that MJJ Production had no ability to control Jackson, therefore no duty to protect Robinson. After that was originally ruled in favor of the company an appellate court has now overturned that rule and it will go to a trial.

In 2005 Michael Jackson was on trial for molestation of a different boy and Robinson testified. At the time he said that while he did lay in a bed with Jackson, nothing further ever happened. Years later when he filed a lawsuit against the company he claimed “complete manipulation and brainwashing” were the reasons for his inaccurate testimony. Another man who filed a lawsuit with similar claims is expected to also get his opportunity for trial. Despite the ruling representatives for Jackson told TMZ that they suspect the truth will come out and they will prevail during the trial.

Michael Jackson Trial Will Proceed

(FILES) US pop star and entertainer Michael Jackson preforms before an estimated audience of 60,000 in Brunei on July 16, 1996. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 after suffering a cardiac arrest, sending shockwaves sweeping across the world and tributes pouring in on June 26 for the tortured music icon revered as the “King of Pop.” AFP PHOTO/FRANCIS Sylvain (Photo credit should read FRANCIS Sylvain/AFP via Getty Images)

Recently many were reminded of Michael Jackson’s influence when Britney Spears posted some throwback tribute pics. Spears posted a video of the two legendary pop figures dancing together. He was also recently honored by Lil Kim while she was on tour. Fittingly she’s touring with none other than Janet Jackson.

In other legal news, Jackson’s estate is working through a trial of its own. His own mother is set to testify against having his masters sold. The proposed sale for his music was expected to run over $800 million. What do you think about the newest legal developments for Michael Jackson? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Slowthai Pleads Not Guilty To Two Rape Charges

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Slowthai has pleaded not guilty to two charges of rape that date back to 2021. The rapper, whose real name is Tyron Kaymore Frampton made his plea in an Oxford court today. Slowthai appeared with another man called Alex Blake-Walker who is facing similar charges. Both were released on bail with Slowthai’s trial date set for July 1st of next year. In the meantime, Slowthai is likely to continue laying low as he had been for the past few weeks, according to Pitchfork.

It was almost a month ago exactly that Slowthai first appeared in court as a result of the charges. Since the charges were publicized Slowthai was dropped by a number of music festivals. Most notably the UK’s biggest festival Glastonbury dropped him from their line-up. Almost all of the festival dates and tour shows he was scheduled to play have either been delayed or canceled entirely. Slowthai also took to his social media channels to deny all of the allegations and ask that fans wait for all of the facts to come out.

Slowthai’s Major Court Battle

MILAN, ITALY – JUNE 30: Slowthai performs at Circolo Magnolia on June 30, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images)

Slowthai released his third album UGLY in March of this year. The album was preceded by two singles “Selfish” and “Feel Good.” It was the rapper’s first new project since his sophomore album in 2020 Tyron. Later that year he teamed up with fellow UK acts Gorillaz and Slaves on the collaborative track “Momentary Bliss” from Gorillaz’ Song Machine, Season One album. The next year he joined the punk rock band Idles for a remix of their fan-favorite track “Model Village.”

Slowthai is also a frequent collaborator of many American rap artists. Last year he scored a feature on Kenny Beats’ debut solo album Louie. He also appeared on the Denzel Curry single “Zatoichi.” The song went on to land on Curry’s Melt My Eyez See Your Future album where it became a fan favorite. It was the second time he collaborated with Curry after the pair initially worked together on their 2019 single “Ps*cho.” Slowthai has also made music with acts like Disclosure, Amine, Brockhampton, A$AP Rocky, and more.

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T.I. Wins Small Victory In Court Against Woman Who Says He Held Gun To Her Head

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T.I. is nearing the end of a lengthy legal battle against Sabrina Peterson. The woman is a former friend of his wife, Tiny Harris. Peterson filed a lawsuit in 2021, accusing the rapper of harassment. She claimed that T.I. held her at gunpoint. However, a California judge’s recent decision has struck down several claims in Peterson’s lawsuit. According to Law360, the Second District Court of Appeal in California dismissed Peterson’s claims for trade libel, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and intentional and negligent interference with prospective economic advantage. T.I. and Tiny had filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. In it, they have cited California’s anti-SLAPP law, which protects free speech.

While the couple’s initial motion was denied, the appeals court ultimately sided with them. However, Peterson’s case has not been completely dismissed. She is now required to pay the couple’s legal fees and costs incurred in moving to strike the claims on which they prevailed. T.I. and Tiny’s lawyer, Andrew B. Brettler, expressed satisfaction with the decision. He says he and is confident in clearing his clients of Peterson’s defamation and false claims.

T.I. and Tiny Fight Back Against Allegations

Rapper T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris attend Black Tie Affair For Quality Control’s CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas on June 02, 2021 at Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

The controversy began in January 2021 when Peterson, previously believed to be a friend of Tiny Harris, alleged on Instagram that T.I. had put a gun to her head in front of her children. She claimed the incident occurred while she was defending herself against T.I.’s former female assistant, whom she accused of mistreating Tiny. Peterson also publicized allegations of sexual assault made by other women against T.I. and Tiny. In response, the couple denied these accusations on social media.

In her posts about the alleged incident, Peterson had quite a bit to say. “The sad part about being a woman & BEING A BLACK WOMAN IS THIS! The public PRAISES OUR PREDATORS! [T.I.], you PUT A GUN TO MY HEAD IN FRONT OF CHILDREN & I NEVER CALLED THE POLICE ON YOU! But for years, you have painted me as the VILLAIN!” she wrote. What do you think of the case? Make sure to sound off in the comments below! Stay tuned to HNHH for all the latest updates.

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