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Tory Lanez Demands Prince From “L&HH” To Sit For Deposition In Assault Case

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Tory Lanez and his legal team recently demanded that Prince of Love & Hip Hop: Miami fame sit down for a deposition after the latter’s accusations against him. Moreover, according to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, Lanez’s lawyers asked a judge in Miami court to force Prince to show up to the proceeding. Furthermore, this follows Prince’s lawsuit against the Canadian rapper for assault. Going off his testimony, Lanez allegedly attacked him with assistance from his crew on two separate occasions.

First, the “Say It” star, according to Prince’s testimony, punched him in the face after a verbal altercation in 2019. Said incident took place at the nightclub LIV on November 8th, located near Miami Beach. Not only that, but the reality star said Tory’s entourage also jumped him afterwards, and he alleged that it caused blunt trauma to his back, neck, and chest. However, nightclubs proved to be a common factor, at least from Prince’s side of the story. Moreover, he alleged later in 2020 that he ran into Lanez again at a separate Miami nightclub. Much like his last accusation, he said that the artist punched him in the face.

Tory Lanez Wants Prince To Sit For Deposition

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 26: Prince Michael Harty attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

“Immediately after punching [Prince] in the face, [Tory’s] employee/agent fled and attempted to enter [Tory’s] vehicle,” the lawsuit stated. “However, [Tory] yelled at the agent/employee and instructed him to leave the premises in a separate vehicle.” Still, Lanez argued that his actions were in self-defense and moved to dismiss. Furthermore, Lanez later asked the court to uphold a settlement that Prince allegedly signed, though he says the artist pressured him into doing so. “He told me not to contact my lawyer when I told him I needed my lawyer to review the agreement,” the Miami native stated. Also, he said that he found Tory with an armed member of his team at the settlement meeting, which further pressured him.

“This individual is the same individual who was ordered by [Lanez] to attack me at the Vendome night club and he did so,” Prince stated. “I cannot share his identity at this time as this individual threatened me that if I mention his name, I would be severely injured or even killed. This individual was in possession of a firearm which was visible at the meeting.” Now, Lanez said he paid Prince $20K to settle and wants him to face a deposition to enforce the deal in court. Regardless of your take on these stars, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on Prince from Love & Hip Hop and Tory Lanez.

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Jussie Smollett Appeals 150-Day Jail Sentence

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On March 2022, actor-musician Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail for staging a hate crime against himself in 2019. The case itself began in January that year when Smollett reported to Chicago police he’d been attacked by two men. He alleged they shouted racist and homophobic slurs, poured bleach on him, and put a noose around his neck. As the investigation progressed, however, inconsistencies in Smollett’s story began to emerge. This led police to conclude he had staged the hate attack with the two men.

Now one year following his admission of guilt, Smollett’s legal team has officially filed to appeal his sentence. Smollett’s legal team argues the sentence is too harsh, and that he should have been given probation instead. They also contend there were errors made during the trial, including the exclusion of certain evidence. In addition, they mention admission of testimony from the two brothers who allegedly helped him. The appeal is expected to be a lengthy process, and it is unclear how long it will take for a decision to be made. In the meantime, he will remain free on bail. Jussie served six days out of the sentence last year before he was released.

Jussie Smollett’s Appeals Stems From His 2019 Hate Crime Hoax

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 10: Actor Jussie Smollett listens as his grandmother Molly testifies at his sentencing hearing on March 10, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Jussie Smollett was found guilty late last year of lying to police about a hate crime after he reported to police that two masked men physically attacked him, yelling racist and anti-gay remarks near his Chicago home in 2019. He was sentenced to 150 days in jail, 30 months probation, ordered to pay $120,000 restitution to the city of Chicago and fined $25,000. (Photo by Brian Cassella-Pool/Getty Images)

The former Empire star was formally convicted of the hoax hate crime in December 2021. Jussie was initially charged with 16 felony counts relating to “false report of offense,” but the charges were later dropped. Later, a special prosecutor was appointed to investigate the handling of the case. They indicating Smollett again on six counts, and the jury found him guilty of five disorderly conduct charges. They dimissed the one count of making a false report to police. In the end, Jussie was sentenced to 150 days in jail and ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution to the City of Chicago.

The Smollett case has sparked a great deal of controversy, with some arguing he was unfairly targeted by the justice system. Others believe that he committed a serious crime and should be punished accordingly. Regardless of the appeal outcome, the case is likely to continue to be a debatable topic for some time. As of recent, a docuseries has been announced regarding the hoax, which will take a “deep dive into a scam.”

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Travis Scott’s Rep & Attorney Address Assault Allegations

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Another controversy is sweeping Travis Scott’s camp. Scott is accused of acting out at the Nebula nightclub in New York City this week. Initially, reports stated that Scott was accused of assaulting a sound engineer in a heated confrontation. That same evening, the rapper was also seen in a video attempting to grab someone’s phone. Clips of the rows quickly circulated online, and soon, Scott’s representative and attorney issued statements via Complex.

The Houston star’s rep says the allegations are “a complete and total joke.” They reportedly added, “As anyone with common sense can see, the video that shows Travis DJ’ing in Nebula proves that the incident was nothing. All it shows [is] that Travis’s performance was disrupted by someone aggressively in his personal space.” Additionally, attorney Mitchell Schuster spoke on the ongoing controversy.

Travis Scott’s Attorney Calls It “Clickbait & Misinformation”

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 03: Travis Scott performs at E11EVEN Miami during Miami Art Week on December 3, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN)

At the time of this publication, no official charges have been filed against Scott. However, there are reports that he plans to turn himself over to the authorities. “Legal counsel for Travis are actively working with the authorities and remain confident that Travis will be vindicated once all is said and done,” he stated. “Any statements about the incident involving Travis are clearly an attempt to sensationalize what is nothing more than a misunderstanding.”

When news of the incidents was first shared, Schuster called it all “clickbait and misinformation.” He further explained to TMZ: “While this is clearly a misunderstanding being blown out of proportion by clickbait and misinformation, we are actively working with the venue and law enforcement to resolve and set the record straight. We are confident our client will be cleared of any wrongdoing.”

The Alleged Victim Speaks

The sound engineer named in the controversy has only been identified as “Mark.” He detailed his alleged injuries with a new station and claimed Scott damaged $12k worth of equipment. Mark asserted he and Scott verbally disagreed before the rapper allegedly attacked him. “My neck is f*cked up. My arm is tingling. I have pins and needles going down it,” he said. Check it out above.

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Lil Mosey Found Not Guilty In Rape Case

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Content Warning: this article includes graphic details of sexual assault that some readers might find triggering. 

Lil Mosey is in the clear following accusations of rape in 2021. According to TMZ, a jury found the “Blueberry Faygo” rapper not guilty of a second-degree rape charge on Thursday as he maintained his innocence since the charges emerged. A key component in the verdict relied on a polygraph test that he passed regarding the incident that went down in Washington in 2021. The rapper has yet to comment on the matter but with the case behind him, he can now focus on his career.

A woman claimed that Mosey and his friend assaulted her and her girlfriend after visiting him at a cabin. In the affidavit, she said that she consented to have sexual relations with Mosey, only to black out shortly after. She said that she woke up to Mosey on top of her. His accuser said she blacked out again to find another man on top of her. She claimed that she suffered bruising on her arm, neck, and knee while alleging that the rapper and his friend bragged about “training two girls” during the house party.

Lil Mosey Denied Allegations 

The rapper’s maintained his innocence since the charges emerged. Though the woman claimed she blacked out from alcohol, which wouldn’t allow her to consent, he pushed the court to introduce evidence that revealed previous sexual encounters. Due to Washington’s “rape shield” statute, they usually prevent prior sexual relationships to be admitted into evidence. The judge eventually blocked the evidence from entering the trial.

Shortly after the jury cleared him of wrongdoing in the case, the rapper began to plot the release of new music. He shared a snippet on his Instagram page, which seems like it could possibly address the incident at length. However, he thanked his fans and supporters for staying by his side throughout the trial. “Spent 2 years of my life going thru the storm and I’m happy to say that God finally brought the truth to light. Thank you,” he captioned the post. Check out his response from his Instagram page above.

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Are Lil Durk And King Von Related?

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People are wondering if Lil Durk and King Von are related. King Von passed away on November 6, 2020. Tribute posts flooded social media. These came from listeners and of course, those who knew him personally. Lil Durk was one of the people who posted one. The caption he used referred to King Von as his “baby bro”. Listeners began to speculate if there was something deeper behind this. Lil Durk is an artist that had very close ties to him. Their relationship was strong outside the booth too.

King Von and Lil Durk were a very well-known pair in the Chicago rap music world. They did not have an official name as a duo. At least, not musically or one that was known by the general public. The two of them never officially dropped a collab project. Durk had been a figure in the Chicago music scene for years. Von’s come-up came after his but their come-up journeys were still aligned. They mostly stuck to the music but were also involved in serious criminal situations.

Lil Durk and King Von Have Had Criminal Charges

ATLRapper King Von attends Compound Saturday Nights.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Their verses are a product of the things they grew up around. They have both shared many situations in their music that were a part of their upbringing. Many of these situations were still around them as adults. Multiple artists have spoken out against the type of music they made. The argument is that someone has to share their experiences with the world. Also, the situations happened in the past and they have moved past them. They did not want to encourage people to do the things they used to do.

Lil Durk and King Von were involved in a criminal case together. The situation was quite complex but it resulted in the charges for Lil Durk being dropped. Before this, Lil Durk released an appropriately titled song “Turn Myself In” that had multiple references to the situation. Also amidst the situation, King Von began handing out bundles of cash to residents of Chicago’s O’ Block area. They both handled the reality of the charges they faced differently. The situation brought more ears to their music and more attention to their social media too.

Many people were commenting “Slide for Von” on Lil Durk’s posts after King Von passed. This meant they wanted Durk to get revenge for Von’s death. This is something many people had an issue with. It would only continue the cycle. Rappers have spoken about wanting this cycle to end. Durk responded to the comments in a line by saying the people were trolls. He did not want to jeopardize his career over revenge.

Lil Durk and King Von Have a Long Musical History

Rapper Lil Durk performs during “One Big Party Tour”.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Durk and Von have been on multiple songs together. Lil Durk signed him to his label Only The Family in 2018. King Von’s first mixtape, Grandson, Vol. 1 had two appearances from Lil Durk on it. His first album, Welcome to O’Block, also had two appearances from Lil Durk. The Only The Family label released two projects and Durk and Von had a song together on the second one.King’s Von posthumous album, What It Means to be King, has one appearance from Lil Durk. His posthumous mixtape, Levon James, has two.

King Von has made appearances on projects from Lil Durk as well. The first one was on Lil Durk’s album Love Songs 4 The Streets 2. Another Only The Family album, Family Over Everything also has King Von on it. Lil Durk’s album, The Voice is credited as a tribute to King Von. The cover art has both of them on it. Additionally, it also has “Long Live Grandson” on the cover. As I previously mentioned, Grandson, Vol. 1, was the name of Von’s debut mixtape.

Lil Durk and King Von are not related. However, they are both from the same area of Chicago. Throughout the years, they have formed a strong bond. Often people will refer to each other as brothers because of this. The bond may not be blood but it feels like one. Sometimes, the older person in the relationship becomes a mentor. Lil Durk was older than King Von and a mentor of sorts to him. He helped him focus on his music.

Durk referred to Von as “baby bro” because of the relationship they had. Due to their similar music and lifestyle, he also called him his twin. This shows how he feels they mirrored each other. Von was someone Durk was able to uplift. He treated him like a brother. They were not related but family does not always involve blood.

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Travis Scott Faces Potential Lawsuit After Throwing Fan’s Phone

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Travis Scott was out of control in New York City this week. We previously reported that the “SICKO MODE” rapper faces potential charges following an alleged altercation with a sound engineer earlier this week. The man, who identified as only Mark, said the rapper punched him in the face, leaving him hospitalized. Though he didn’t confirm whether or not he would press charges, Scott’s team reportedly arranged for his return to NYC next week to speak to detectives.

The rapper allegedly fled the club to take a private jet to California after things went sour during the show. Mark said that the rapper attacked him after asking to turn the volume down since a distorted sound came out of the speakers. However, the rapper allegedly lost his cool and assaulted the engineer before destroying $12K worth of equipment in the venue. However, it wasn’t just equipment that he destructed during his alleged rampage at Nebula in Manhattan.

Travis Scott Faces Potential Lawsuit

Mark wasn’t the only victim who faced Scott’s wrath in New York City. Moments before the alleged attack, Travis apparently got into it with a fan who tried to film him behind the DJ booth. A new video emerged showing the individual getting a close-up of Scott who looks up and proceeds to reach for the phone. The video gets blurry afterward but the phone owner told TMZ that the rapper tossed the phone, which hit his head and cracked the screen. 

This is turning out to be another avoidable headache for Scott following the alleged assault on the sound guy. Unlike Mark, the phone owner said that he lawyered up with plans to file criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. The individual said that the owners of Nebula tried to offer his table free liquor for the incident but he ultimately refused. It seems as though Scott might end uphaving to answer for this upon his return to New York City following his headlining performance at Rolling Loud California this weekend. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates surrounding the situation. You could watch the footage of Scott’s phone toss above. 

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Travis Scott To Turn Himself In To NYPD Following Rolling Loud: Report

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Travis Scott found himself in some hot water this week. The Astroworld creator landed in New York City this week to celebrate the release of Don Toliver’s Love Sick (Deluxe). The rapper held down a DJ set at Nebula nightclub when he got into it with a sound engineer. The individual claimed Scott struck him in the face before destroying $12K worth of equipment in the venue. However, NYPD is searching for the “SICKO MODE” rapper to get down to the bottom of this situation. Following the incident, he allegedly left on a private jet to California.

New York Post reports Travis Scott plans to turn himself in to authorities next week following his Rolling Loud California set. Sources close to the rapper stated that his reps arranged his return to NYC where he’ll speak with detectives. At this point, charges aren’t certain. However, the source believes the police will file an assault charge against the rapper.

Travis Scott’s Alleged Victim Speaks Out

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Travis Scott performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park on November 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Travis Scott performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park on November 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage)

The alleged victim, Mark, wouldn’t confirm if he intended to press charges or file a lawsuit against Travis Scott. Mark revealed that he was hospitalized after the alleged assault and couldn’t move his neck. He added that he felt tingles in his arm during an interview with Fox 5 News. “Obviously my neck is f–ked up,” he said. “My arm is tingling. I have pins and needles going down it.” However, he confirmed his discharge from the hospital and his clearance to return to work. Still, he said that he “can’t lift anything over five pounds.”

Mark explained that the incident began during Don Toliver’s set at a Manhattan nightclub. Travis Scott allegedly climbed into the DJ booth, though Mark noticed the distorted sound from the speakers. Mark explained that he tried to tell the rapper to turn down the volume, which is when Scott flipped him off. “So I lowered the monitor a little bit so I could talk to him, and that’s when he ran around the speaker and attacked me,” he alleged. He also claimed Scott’s security threatened his life. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding the case. 

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Future Signee Lil Double 0 Reportedly Facing 15 Years In Jail For Drug & Gun Charges

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Lil Double 0, signee to Future’s record label Freebandz, reportedly faces 15 years in prison on drug and gun charges. Moreover, the Memphis-born rapper tweeted that he’d turn himself in to Broward County Jail in Florida on Monday (February 27). From what reports from DJ Akademiks indicate, he did so following a December arrest in the state. Furthermore, paperwork shows that the “Fight That Switch” MC faces charges of trafficking of oxycodone, unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm, possession of ecstasy/MDMA, and driving without a valid license.

Also, Double 0 tweeted a somewhat cryptic message on Wednesday (March 1) that may or may not refer to his circumstances. “Can’t nobody f**k with me !” the rapper tweeted, real name Tyreke Rogers. “I’m just underrated but when I go global they wish they knew me!” In addition, the “Good On Love” artist wrote “Let’s make this week epic” when announcing he’d turn himself in. Even with all the other prolific cases in hip-hop going on at the moment, this might strike fans as a strange anomaly. While it’s not clear whether he’s flexing this move or trying to be proactive, at least his social media doesn’t indicate any fear.

Lil Double 0 Reportedly Set For 15 Years Of Jail Time

Interestingly, this isn’t the only recent arrest related to Broward County. Furthermore, Kodak Black faced rehab for 30 days after he allegedly failed a drug test due to traces of fentanyl reportedly in his system. According to authorities, Yak handed in a drug test five days after failing to submit to a random test, and said submission came back positive. However, while in court on Tuesday (February 28), his legal team maintained that their client never tested positive in the first place.

Moreover, they claim that Kodak’s been seeking help in his other drug addictions. His lawyer Bradford Cohen believes that the testing lab might’ve made a mistake or mixed up his urine sample. In fact, an allegedly star-struck employee admitted that an error in the tests was probable. While Judge Barbara Duffy suggested a hair sample to clear any confusion instead, the Floria rapper declined. Regardless of your take, come back to HNHH for the latest on Lil Double 0.

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FTN Bae Says She Wasn’t In Court For $11 Million Case Against Her Ex Doodie Lo

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FTN Bae said that her ex Doodie Lo’s recent $11 million win in his defamation lawsuit against her is one-sided and unfair, because she was never even in court in the first place to defend herself. While this sounds weird at first (as cases often default when the defense isn’t present), she had some stronger claims. Moreover, she believes that police and the court set her up to fail and didn’t properly inform her of court dates. Furthermore, she claimed that she didn’t even have an attorney for this ordeal.

“I wasn’t in the courtroom for trial,” she wrote on her Instagram Story. “There was a trial conducted without me to defend myself. Of course I lost, I never got to present my case! It was a one sided case I was set up to be arrested BEFORE trial! These people pulling all the stops just so I can’t TELL MY STORY! BECAUSE I WOULD WIN! I didn’t have an attorney I was standing on my own 10 & the TRUTH! But instead of me getting the opportunity to fight my case I was back doored!

FTN Bae Claims She Couldn’t Defend Herself In Court Against Doodie Lo

“A trial cannot happen if a person involuntarily didn’t show up!” she continued. “It was made to look like I just didn’t show up. That’s how trial happened without me!!!! I was not arrested for lying on trial under oath! I haven’t even ever lied to begin with I’m just getting set up by the police yet again! THIS THE 2nd TIME I WAS ARRESTED ON BS! This Has TO STOP! THE SYSTEM IS SOOOOOOOOOOOO CORRUPT. People do strange things for a lil price of change!“

While we don’t know for sure how many of FTN Bae’s words ring true, Doodie Lo celebrated his win on Instagram. Meanwhile, Bae also got into some trouble with authorities after allegedly stalking Lo almost exactly a year before the ruling. As such, it’s hard to say whether there’s any validity to these claims, but it’s not a pretty situation to investigate. Regardless of your take, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on FTN Bae and Doodie Lo.

Aaron Carter’s Mother Releases Death Scene Photos

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It’s been nearly four months since the tragic death of child prodigy Aaron Carter. The 34-year-old was found dead in his Lancaster, CA home by his housekeeper in early November. It was previously alleged Carter drowned in his bathtub, where he laid for hours until the cleaner made the gruesome discovery. Now, the mother of the former pop star released imagery from the scene in an effort to get another investigation underway.

Jane Carter, mom to Aaron and brother Nick, posted the photos to her Instagram account. “I want to share these death scene photos with you all because the coroner wrote it off as an accidental drug overdose,” she writes. TMZ has since shared the pictures, but be forewarned as they are extremely graphic. In one, the tub Aaron died is shown filled to the top with a green hue. Another shows the clothes he’d taken off prior, including a Champion hoodie and what appears to be tie-dye pants.

Aaron Carter’s Mom Doesn’t Believe Her Son Drowned

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 10: Jane Carter and Aaron Carter attend WE tv Celebrates the 100th Episode of the “Marriage Boot Camp” reality stars franchise and the premiere of “Marriage Boot Camp Family Edition” at SkyBar at the Mondrian Los Angeles on October 10, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for WE tv)

Aaron’s mother continues to allege police in the initial investigation looked over pertinent information. “They allowed people to go in and out[,] although a lot of potential homicide information was there for years. Aaron had a lot of death threats and many many people who were making his life miserable.” TMZ reported on Aaron Carter’s potential cause of death, and according to the L.A. County Coroner’s Office, water was not found in his lungs. This dismisses the idea that he passed from drowning, and instead happened due to a drug overdose. All in all, Aaron’s family stands on the fact that his death wasn’t intentional as they probe investigators.

Melanie Martin states a text exchange Aaron had with an unknown person is a solid clue into his unsolved death. The fiancé of the late singer-actor says he allegedly owed a dealer $800 for drugs. While Aaron told them he no longer needed it, the person still wanted him to cough up the cash. At this point, Aaron asked if he was being threatened, which received no response. Aaron Carter leaves behind a grieving family, including his one-year-old son, Prince Lyric.

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