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Deelishis’s Niece Killed In Michigan State University Shooting

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On Monday night, tragedy struck the Michigan State University campus. An active shooter started firing shots in the campus’s two publicly accessible buildings. The results of the shooting are 3 deaths and 5 critical injuries. The shooter died of a self-inflicted wound, leaving behind a panic-stricken community and grieving families. Of those to have lost their life was Arielle Diamond, the niece of model and Flavor of Love 2 star Deelishis.

The heartbroken aunt took to Instagram when the news of the shooting broke out. Diamond had been in one of the targeted buildings, and her family was worried after not hearing from her. Below a picture of Diamond, Deelishis wrote, “my beautiful niece @ariellediamond_ is a student at Michigan State University… she was in her classroom in the same building as the active shooter and we have not heard from her.” She continued with a request, “if you know her whereabouts please dm me… in the meantime my family and I ask for your prayers.”

Deelishis’s Heartbreaking Instagram Post

The Detroit native later pinned a comment by another family member confirming Diamond’s unfortunate death. The awful affair concluded after the shooter shot himself, and the 5 injured victims are all in critical condition. The shooting occurred in two different locations on MSU’s 5,200-acre campus. Swift action from emergency responders commenced a shelter-in-place order that lasted an hour. Interim Deputy Chief Chris Rozman spoke to CNN about the aftermath of this tragedy. “This truly has been a nightmare that we are living tonight,” he explained, “we are relieved to no longer have an active threat on campus, while we realize that there is so much healing that will need to take place after this.” The MSU shooting marks the United States’s 67th mass shooting in 2023, as reported by CNN.

Police have yet to recognize the motive behind this shooting, but have identified the shooting suspect. Police only know that the 43-year-old shooter has no connection to the school. While the threat of Monday night’s mass shooting may have ended, the evening resulted in permanent losses. Rest in peace, Arielle Diamond. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news on this developing story.

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Iggy Azalea Accuses Playboi Carti Of “Serial Abuse Of Women”

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They have had their own tense moments in the past, and Iggy Azalea is speaking on Playboi Carti’s recent legal troubles. The two rappers were in a relationship for some time and share a son, Onyx. Their breakup unraveled on social media as Azalea accused Carti of neglecting time with her and their son to creep around with other women. At the time, she also aired out their personal business—a huge moment considering they kept just about every aspect of their romance private.

More recently, Playboi Carti was reportedly arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident. The altercation itself was said to have taken place two months ago. TMZ further stated Carti was detained in Georgia and booked on charges of obstructing a person making a phone call and felony aggravated assault. Azalea emerged on Twitter with a few scathing tweets about her ex. “Been there. Done that. Warned you. 🤷‍♀️,” she began.

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea performs onstage at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, on September 9, 2022. (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP) (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)
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“Imagine having a pregnant girlfriend and pretending they don’t exist until it comes out you like to abuse them too,” Azalea also shared. “[And] rarely visiting your actual son unless is because you’re running from whatever problems ya got going on in Atlanta & the press with your serial abuse of woman 🤷‍♀️. Anyway. I’m having an actually amazing day! karmas real! Treat the people you love well! Happy Valentine’s Day. 💕🙇‍♀️.”

According to reports, it was December 20 when Carti’s then-20-weeks pregnant girlfriend said they got into an argument over paternity. She claimed a physical altercation ensued, and the rapper grabbed her by the throat until she could barely breathe before shoving her into bushes. Additionally, it wasn’t only the woman’s account that was told to investigators; a witness was said to have attempted to help the pregnant woman. It gave her enough time to wrestle from Carti and run for help.

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However, Carti is accused of chasing his girlfriend to her car, where a second attack occurred. He allegedly yanked her out of the vehicle and placed his hand over her mouth. She was finally able to contact the authorities using her cellphone’s “S.O.S.” feature. When police arrived, they took note of her physical injuries, including bruising to her chest, back, and neck. Carti’s attorney denies the allegations and believes the case will be dismissed. Further, the rapper has not issued any statements about the accusations of abuse.

Kanye West’s Antisemitic Remarks Linked To 30 Incidents In U.S.

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The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released a report linking Kanye West’s “bigoted rants” to 30 antisemitic incidents. In the report, which the organization published on Monday, they cite acts of vandalism, banner drops, harassment, and more. Additionally, the ADL pointed out a rise in antisemitic posts on Twitter, following Elon Musk’s takeover of the site. According to the report, there have been over 9,400 Twitter mentions using the “Ye Is Right” slogan since October.

“These incidents — which include vandalism, banner drops, targeted harassment and campus propaganda distributions — demonstrate the ongoing influence of Ye’s conspiratorial, bigoted rants,” the ADL wrote. “Immediately following Ye’s antisemitic comments, which included inflammatory tropes about Jewish power and Holocaust denial, the slogan ‘Ye Is Right’ surfaced online in hashtags and antisemitic accounts. The ADL Center on Extremism has also tracked references to ‘Ye Is Right’ in instances of on-the-ground antisemitic vandalism and harassment nationwide.”

The “Ye is Right” Campaign

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt elaborated on the report in a statement provided to Billboard. “Kanye West’s repeated antisemitic remarks – and his dredging up some of the worst anti-Jewish tropes imaginable – doubtlessly are having an impact and inspiring people to commit real-world acts of hate,” Greenblatt said. “As we have long maintained, celebrities and others who engage in spreading hateful tropes need to know their words have consequences. Unfortunately, Kanye’s decision to continue to peddle hatred against Jews is only giving encouragement to people who are already infected with hate.”

As for specific incidents, many happened at K-12 schools, universities, Jewish institutions, as well as public areas and commercial locations. At universities, a group of white supremacists hosted a series of “Ye is right, change my mind” meetings. Further, someone wrote “Kanye was right” and “Defcon III” on a sidewalk on the University of Wisconsin campus.

Kanye West recently appeared on the show, InfoWars, at which time he praised Adolf Hitler. Ye remarked that he sees “good things about Hitler.” West has also lost numerous business partners as a result of the comments, reportedly dropping him from his billionaire status. Adidas reportedly lost over a billion dollars in revenue for 2023.

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YSL Case: Lil Rod’s Father Says D.A. Promised Freedom For Snitching On Young Thug

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It could take months before the finalized jury is chosen for the YSL case, meaning Young Thug and his associates have a long journey ahead. Of the over two dozen alleged associates listed in the RICO indictment against YSL, only eight co-defendants remain. Young Thug is counted among those still fighting for their freedom. He and his team also insist that YSL is a record label, not a criminal street organization, as prosecutors alleged.

They face allegations of being involved in a slew of crimes that include drug trafficking, intimidation, witness tampering, assault, conspiracy, and even attempted murder. District Attorney Fani Willis has been at the center of this highly publicized case, and according to defendant Lil Rod’s father, she offered him freedom. That is if he snitched on Young Thug.

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“Ms. Willis went down to that jail and told my son if he—if!” the angry father shared in a clip. “Listen to what I say. I ain’t tellin’ you what I heard, I’m tellin’ you what I know. ‘If he say Thug gave him $10,000 to [inaudible] that boy, then we’ll let you out of jail.’” Lil Rod, real name Rodalius Ryan, has faced several issues since incarceration.

Ryan was recently involved in a run-in with a deputy. It was alleged that Lil Rod spat on the officer, resulting in being manhandled. Earlier this month, news reports stated that Ryan was also named with two others in an alleged jailhouse stabbing. Additionally, new charges are expected to be added due to that incident.

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Rod’s attorney previously demanded an investigation into the altercation with the deputy. It was further alleged that the officer hit Rod in the head, leaving cuts and bruises. It was alleged that excessive force was used during the incident. Prosecutors were accused of expediting the investigation to cover up any mishandling.

Thug also continues to await his day in court as he denies culpability in illegal activity. It was rumored that Willis believed Thugger was the leader of a gang, so he hasn’t been offered a plea deal as several others have, including Gunna.

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Homixide Gang Accused Of Grooming Underage Girls

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Many fans are accusing Homixide Gang, the duo affiliated with Playboi Carti’s Opium label, of grooming underage girls. Moreover, members Meechie and Beno! both stand implicated in fan discussion on social media. Before getting into their testimonies, this is a very delicate situation to address. While no official accusations or legal action sprouted, many social media users shared their testimonies. Meanwhile, information swirling online mostly comes from people witnessing things at live shows. Also, they spread screenshots of Homixide Meechie’s alleged response to the allegations.

Furthermore, one of the shared screenshots displays an alleged DM exchange between Homixide Beno! and a 17-year-old young woman. “Dang I was trying see you but I think your friend was playing,” he allegedly wrote after asking where she was from. “I saw this somewhere else too bruh,” a user wrote on Reddit. “Mfs will defend them cuz they r associated w Cartier and thats the sad part.” Another testified via Instagram DMs to someone who shared the allegations. “THATS WHAT MY FRIENDS ARE SAYING,” they wrote. “LIKE BENOS BEEN FW UNDERAGED GIRLS THIS AINT THE FIRST TIME IVE SEEN SOME SHIT BY HIM.”

“At the Houston show the guy running the merch stand tried to get my friends to get back stage for homixide gang,” they continued. Moreover, another fan wrote their testimony via Reddit. “I was at the show in Indianapolis last night up front,” they began. “Homixide Osama [another Opium affiliate] and the other dude… took two 15 year old girls backstage, and even tried getting my girlfriend (who’s also 15) to go backstage with them. Obviously she said no, but that’s weird as f**k. The girls were obviously underage as well it’s not like they looked old.”

“Yeah fr,” another wrote in response to accusations. “I told security what happened cause sum felt very off about them going back there with them…” Furthermore, Beno! allegedly responded to the allegations via Instagram. “All y’all N***as want to play these games,” he wrote with a slew of laughing emojis.

Again, his alleged comment (as screenshots can be manipulated) isn’t directly linked to these claims. Still, it’s a lot to consider and evaluate, especially in the murky waters of social media. Overall, these are still rumors and unfounded allegations, but the consensus is concerning. Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates on this story that hopefully set the record straight.

Mac Minister Will Remain Behind Bars, Despite Claiming He’s Been Wrongfully Convicted In Double Murder

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Bay Area rapper and convicted killer Mac Minister remain behind bars following a double murder conviction. However, he made a few attempts to get out. The court convicted Andre “Mac Minister” Dow of the murders of two rappers from the Kansas City area, Anthony “Fat Tone” Watkins and Jermaine “Cowboy” Aikens, in retaliation for Mac Dre‘s murder. A jury convicted Dow in 2008 for the murders of Watkins and Aikens. However, Mac Minister continuously claimed that he didn’t receive a fair trial, hoping to overturn his life sentence.

For nearly 15 years, Mac and his legal team have stated that he was wrongfully convicted of the two murders. The rapper’s initial attempt to get the conviction tossed occurred in 2010. But, his legal team saw little success in their effort. They recently filed a motion alleging that he didn’t get a fair trial and claimed the prosecutors withheld key information from the state’s witness. While Mac hoped for the best, the judge shut down the request last month.

Mac Minister Will Remain Behind Bars

Clark County District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt ruled against Mac Minister’s motion last month. Minister’s attorneys said the prosecutors failed to provide information on witness Antoine Mouton. However, Judge Leavitt stated that Mac Minister appeared on numerous podcasts from prison where he detailed Mouton’s personal information and his testimony in court. Though Mouton recanted his story in an affidavit, the judge questioned his motives and credibility in changing his testimony. In his latest testimony, he explained that he didn’t know how an affidavit materialized. 

The judge also addressed statements from San Francisco prosecutor Lateef Gray, who similarly stated the prosecutors withheld information about Mouton. However, the judge painted Gray’s information as inaccurate before pointing out that Lateef and Dow grew up in the same neighborhood. Then, there was a statement from ​​Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Marc DiGiacom, who admitted to misspeaking on specific dates and timeframes. Ultimately, the judge stated that they haven’t proven prosecutors failed to provide certain information. 

Mac’s attorney, Robert Demarco, expressed his disappointment in the ruling. “I believe that we proved by clear and convincing evidence that 1) Mr. Mouton, 2) his father, and 3) former prosecutor, Lateef Gray, were all credible at the evidentiary hearing and that their testimony was provided free from any undue influence or duress,” DeMarco told 8NewsNow in a statement. “Mr. Dow continues to categorically maintain his factual innocence. I believe in his factual innocence.”

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YSL Judge Holds Potential Juror In Contempt For Contacting Reporter In Young Thug Trial

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Judge Glanvile of the YSL RICO case found a potential juror in contempt (in other words, disobeyed court orders) for reaching out to a reporter concerning the Young Thug trial. Moreover, the juror will now pay the price. Furthermore, Glanville ordered the juror to ten hours of community service concerning “behavior, choices, and consequences.” Also, the juror must attend the first five days of trial regardless of jury selection. In a clip shared to social media of the judge’s ruling, the juror said they take full responsibility for their actions.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 17: Rapper Young Thug performs at halftime during the Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks game at State Farm Arena on November 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Furthermore, Glanville could’ve sentenced the juror to 20 days in jail for willful contempt. Instead, he opted for community service hours and trial sit-ins, which he believes will satisfy contempt. During the exchange, the judge reminded the potential jurors of the consequences their actions could bring. “This is how we have hiccups in trials and we have to sometimes start over,” he shared. “Because people don’t do what they’re supposed to do.” Overall, perhaps this juror’s actions will result in information leaks, another reversal of jury selection, or more dire consequences. After all, Jeffrey Williams and his YSL codefendants are on dangerously thin ice, and one small detail could mean disaster.

Of course, this isn’t the first time that Judge Glanville took issue with a juror’s irresponsibility. Some time ago, he ordered a juror to write a 30-page essay on the importance of jury duty. Moreover, it seems they handed in their report and the judge expressed satisfaction with it. Whereas he excused many jurors for various reasons, the court brought in yet another batch of potential jurors. With the trial expected to take a year or maybe more, these jury delays certainly don’t bode well.

Still, Thugger’s trial took shape in other ways this week. For example, he listed music industry executives Kevin Liles and Lyor Cohen as potential witnesses to the stand. Both share a close relationship with the “Check” MC, with Liles in particular penning a message of support recently. “The man I know is a loving father, great business partner and an inspiration to so many people around the world,” he wrote. “Stay strong my brother and you know where I stand…” Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on the YSL case and Young Thug.

Drake’s Legal Team File Motion To Quash Deposition Order In XXXTENTACION Murder Trial

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There has been no shortage of conspiracy theories alleging Drake’s involvement in XXXTENTACION’s murder death. Though it began as online rumors with fans reaching to put pieces together, it, unfortunately, reached the courtroom. Dedrick Williams’ attorney, Mauricio Padilla, questioned the state’s witness about the Toronto artist’s involvement while tying in Drizzy’s “God Plan” music video. However, the witness took the stand and denied knowing the Her Loss rapper or his affiliates. Still, after months of pushing, the judge granted Padilla’s motion to subpoena Drake for a deposition in the case.  

Last week, Judge Michael Usan stated that Drake previously failed to appear for a deposition in January. “As a result of Aubrey Drake Graham’s failure to appear for the deposition set on Jan. 27, 2023, Aubrey Drake Graham shall appear for deposition at 5:00pm EST on Friday, Feb. 24th, 2023,” the motion read. The judge said Drake would have to appear in court on Feb. 27th if he failed to appear at the deposition and explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt of court. 

Following the judge’s decision, the “Jimmy Cooks” rapper’s legal team filed a motion to quash the order requiring him to appear for a deposition. Drake’s lawyer stated in the motion that the paperwork wasn’t served properly. Additionally, he pointed out that there’s no evidence “to substantiate the assertion that (Drake) in any way contributed to, had knowledge of, or participated in the alleged incident.” He added demanding the Canadian rapper “appear for something that he very clearly has no relevant knowledge of is unreasonable.”

This morning, Drake’s attorney, Brad Cohen, appeared on the rapper’s behalf to further dismiss the deposition order, per WPLG reporter Ian Margol. Cohen reiterated his argument from the motion he filed over the weekend, and it appears that the judge didn’t necessarily oppose. Still, it appears that Drake will have to sit down for a deposition. “Judge didn’t disagree but said Drake and his attorney would have to work with the defense to figure out a deposition time to allow for full due process,” Margol tweeted. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates.

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Young Thug To Put Lyor Cohen & Kevin Liles On Witness Stand

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Young Thug recently gave the court a state a list of people he wants to take the witness stand in his RICO case, including Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Thug’s list includes 36 names that he believes will prove enlightening in his trial. Moreover, jury selection for said trial began in early January after months behind bars. However, Judge Ural Glanville remarked that this process might take months to complete, as the process is exhaustive. Regardless, the YSL codefendants face multiple charges including racketeering, conspiracy to violate RICO, and weapon and drug possession charges.

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 24: Kevin Liles (L) and Lyor Cohen attend The Big Smoke Pre-Grammy Celebration at The Grand Havana Room on January 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Furthermore, Lyor Cohen is currently YouTube’s Global Head of Music and is a former Def Jam executive. Also, he co-founded 300 Entertainment with Kevin Liles, former Executive Vice President at Warner Music Group. To explain the Thug connection, 300 Entertainment distributed Young Stoner Life Records’ releases, and later sold to Warner Music Group. As such, these executives have a pretty close relationship with the Atlanta superstar. While his trial is still far, far away, the 31-year-old’s trial shocked fans with its developments multiple times. For example, officials recently accused some of his YSL codefendants in a prison stabbing.

Still, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Judge Glanville said jury selection will take months despite escalating developments. Moreover, 613 people represented the original juror pool. Following excuses and requests to be absent, authorities scheduled another prospective batch of 300 jurors. Those participants are due February 24, whereas another group of 300 will arrive on March 17. In addition, potential jurors must watch a full video of a reading of the indictment against Thugger and his codefendants. Also, they received the chance to request exemption or excuse from the trial for hardship. Of course, that’s what led the jury to the additional jurors they’re reviewing now.

“Just for your basic juror math, if we examine five a day, that is four months,” Glanville said. “If you examine a full panel a day, that’s about two and a half months.” Moreover, he excused more than half of the original 613 from the trial. Glanville’s goal is to qualify 90 of them, and eventually settle on 12 jurors and six alternates. While jury selection will continue to determine the speed of this case, Thug’s witnesses could determine its outcome. As always, come back to HNHH for the latest on the YSL RICO case and Young Thug.

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XXXTENTACION Murder Suspect Denied Drake’s Involvement

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In the latest update in the XXXTENTACION murder trial, former codefendant Robert Allen denied Drake’s involvement. Moreover, Allen testified against his former codefendants in court and pleaded guilty to lesser charges. On Friday (February 10), Allen told the court he never met Drake and didn’t even know who X was when they robbed and shot him. Also, he answered a series of yes-or-no questions from a defendant’s attorney during a cross-examination. As Mauricio Padilla pressed on, representing Dedrick Williams, Allen answered each prompt to form his testimony above.

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

“So your testimony to this court and to this jury is that you were never on the set of [Drake’s] ‘God’s Plan’ video, filmed in Miami in 2018? Is that what you’re saying?,” the attorney asked in newly released footage. “How much money in 2018 did you receive from either Drake or one of Drake’s associates?” However, Allen said he never met Drake. “You never met Drake?” Padilla continued. “You know who he is though, right?” Allen replied affirmatively, and the lawyer went on. “But actually, in 2018 when this crime occurred, you didn’t know who X was? In 2018, you’re from Broward County, correct? You listen to rap music, correct? And you’re telling this jury that you didn’t know who literally probably the most famous rapper to ever come out of Broward County was in June of 2018? That’s your testimony?”

To be fair, it’s an incredibly murky and delicate situation. While some details of the testimony are odd, the Drake theory rests on hazy connections to begin with. Moreover, the two rappers had a mostly one-sided beef. The Florida rapper aired out frustrations with Drake’s “God’s Plan” visuals and stealing his flow musically. Later, he tweeted “If anyone tries to kill me it was [Drake],” although he claimed someone hacked him.

Still, the ambiguity of the case didn’t stop defense lawyers from dragging Drake into a potential witnesses list. In fact, the court summoned the 6 God for a February 24 deposition, which will likely rule him out of the case. Regardless of what you think of these developments, let us know what you believe in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on the XXXTENTACION murder trial.

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