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.
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.
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.
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.
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!”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 EyezSee 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.
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.
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.
In February 2019, Florida rapper YNW Melly was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder. Born Jamell Demons, the then-19-year-old was amid a swelling rap career under the YNW Melly moniker. From collaborating with Kanye West to delivering the hit single “Murder On My Mind,” he had a highly successful career ahead of him. Unfortunately, the song was more-so engrained in reality rather than fiction than fans would’ve thought.
Demons had an early fascination with music as an outlet for his chaotic childhood. Listening to artists like Chris Brown, he began recording music as a wild teenager. His mother gave birth to him when she was the mere age of 14. However, that lack of guidance would manifest in various unhealthy fixations. Demons took a precocious interest in guns as early as elementary school. In fact, he’s openly discussed bringing a revolver with him to school daily in fourth grade.
YNW Melly Had A Past Of Violence
YNW Melly’s song “Murder On My Mind” was rooted in his fixation with firearms. As a 16-year-old, he was charged with three counts of aggravated assault and one count of discharging a firearm in a public setting. He later told Billboard that being locked up inspired his chorus on the track, stating, “The first time I got locked up. I was like 15 or 16. I woke up and I had that chorus.”
On the track, Melly states, “His body dropped down to the floor and he had teardrops in his eyes/ He grabbed me by my hands and said he was afraid to die/ I told ’em it’s too late my friend, it’s time to say ‘goodbye.’” In retrospect, his fixation with violence was certainly unhealthier than the traditional discussions surrounding the topic in hip-hop. However, “Murder On My Mind” was released when outraged barbarity became mainstream hip-hop’s mainstay. Amid the SoundCloud era of sound, YNW Melly’s hit track blended in with other trap-banger hits that covered similar narratives.
Demons & YNW Bortlen Face Two Counts Of Murder
Before being arrested in February 2019 for the murder of two of his past friends, he had been in and out of prison. It’s a wonder that YNW even managed to grow his career continually. He was in a cyclical and chaotic routine. Melly would spend roughly six months in prison, then create music and persistently tour when he was out. On August 3, 2018, he released his first full-length mixtape in the form of I Am You. From a Chris Brown interpolation to the maternal ode in the form of “Mama Cry,” the mixtape blended his signature bangers with a softer side to his creative personality.
While creating his first full-length studio album, YNW Melly was associated with a new controversy. Christopher Thomas Jr and Anthony Williams, members of the YNW crew, were shot and killed on October 26, 2018. The two were dead before police arrived at the scene. Known as close friends and fellow MCs to Melly, he took to social media to mourn their passing, stating, “They took my brothers from me over jealousy.”
A few months later, Melly’s official documentary arrived on YouTube. The documentary primarily focuses on his troubling prison life and rise to fame. However, the end of the video claims that YNW Melly and his two murdered friends were the targets of a drive-by shooting in Miami. On the same day, he revealed that he was recording with Kanye West for the rumored Yandhi.
Melly Is Potentially Facing The Death Penalty
While Kanye West and YNW Melly were reportedly working together on music, Melly was arrested on murder charges along with Cortlen Henry, known as YNW Bortlen, on February 13, 2019. Police alleged that he shot and killed Thomas Jr and Williams. Furthermore, they accused Melly of staging the deaths as a drive-by shooting to clear his name.
Even during Melly’s time in prison, he continued releasing albums likely in the vault before he began serving time. Melly vs. Melvin spent 31 weeks on the Billboard 200 charts. Just a Matter of Slime featured Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Future, and more. The album debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 charts.
Since YNW Melly was imprisoned on murder charges, he has yet to see the light of day. Melly is set to face trial on the week of June 20th, with the jury selection process still ongoing. Per Florida’s recent law changes, only eight juror votes are now required to recommend the death penalty if a defendant is found guilty. This isn’t the case for Henry, who has been under house arrest since 2020. Now 24, YNW Melly has received a slew of supportive messages under the tag #FreeMelly. His little brother, dubbed YNW BSlime, has been releasing multiple tracks calling for his release.
Since 2009, The OMG Girlz have made their mark on Generation Z. From their fashion, colorful hair, and sound of music, they have become the influence of young girls during their reign before disbanding in 2015. The group has since performed together again for the Great Xscape Tour opening up for the legendary R&B group Xscape. Their influence has appeared to have a similar look to the toymaker MGA’s “OMG LOL Surprise” Dolls. T.I. has reappeared in the court to continue the fight against the toy maker for copying the looks of the group created by his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris.
Last Year, Tiny Harris filed a lawsuit against MGA over the intellectual property after accusing the company of copying the looks of the girl group she created in 2009. she claimed both “cultural appropriation and outright theft of the intellectual property,” as her official reason for taking MGA to court. In January, the case made it to trial and they started to appear in court over the lawsuit. The case was documented on Twitter by Meghann Cuniff, who is a Legal Affairs Journalist. After the trial was deemed a mistrial, both T.I. and Tiny appeared in court to fight the case again. On May 10th, T.I. appeared in court for the second trial of this case.
Moreover, he was spotted outside the courtroom alongside Tiny and two of the original group members Bahja Rodriguez and Zonnique Pullins. Both Bajah and Zonnique sported their bright hair colors paying homage to the origins of their group. The OMG Girlz consisted of two more members, Lourdes Rodriguez and briefly Reginae Carter. Together, the group produced singles such as “Gucci This (Gucci That)” and “Where the Boys At.” The group has not put out an official album. However, their impact has remained strong. Subsequently, their fans still hold hope that the group will release an official project.
Furthermore, the case against MGA continues as T.I. and Tiny have gone to court for the second trial. What do you think will be the outcome of this case? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Jonathan Majors has found himself in boiling hot water these past few months. Since his arrest back in March, following the release of Creed IIIMajors floored fans when news surfaced. Following his arrest, the Manhattan D.A. hit The Last Black Man In San Francisco star with assault and sexual harassment charges. A woman has claimed Jonathan Majors struck “her about the face with an open hand, causing substantial pain and a laceration behind her ear.” Not only that, the accuser alleged he grabbed her neck causing bruising and considerable pain.
Consequently, this has led to an ongoing assault case for Jonathan Majors that have rang bells throughout Hollywood and fans everywhere. The domestic assault charges against Majors include multiple accounts of assault in the third degree. Moreover, the charges include: attempted assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment in the second degree, and harassment in the second degree. Since his arrest, the Creed III actor’s legal team has stated their client is completely innocent. After the news broke, his rep said, “He has done nothing wrong. We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up.”
Actor Jonathan Majors attends day six of The 25th SCAD Savannah Film Festival on October 27, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
In other news, there are updates to the actor’s domestic dispute. Majors had his day in court, however, it wasn’t as momentous as his team would’ve hoped. The charges he’s facing will remain, something his legal team is not very happy about. Moreover, the Love Craft Country star had his first appearance on Tuesday in what would be the first chance to fight the damning charges against him. Unfortunately, in the end, nothing came of it. According to TMZ the charges are still intact and unchanged from when the news first emerged.
Reportedly, there will be a future hearing to discuss the motion filed by the actor’s defense team. However, it’s still uncertain as to what the motion is specifically. Nonetheless, Majors is due to appear back in court in June. His defense attorney told the tabloid they presented indisputable evidence that supposedly fully exonerates their client. They also claimed that the D.A. turned a blind eye to it. Majors legal team says it’s an example of explicit and implicit bias that still exists in the judicial system. What are your thoughts on the case? Does Jonathan Majors still have a future in Hollywood? Let us know below!
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