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50 Cent Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Ex Despite Abuse Allegations

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50 Cent may have plenty of jokes for Diddy, but the rapper has had legal issues of his own in 2024. He was accused of rape and physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy Narvaez, back in March. 50 Cent responded by filing a defamation lawsuit against Narvaez, in addition to denying all claims outright. The defamation suit has lasted throughout the summer, but the rapper has decided to pull the plug on the whole thing. According to TMZ, 50 Cent is dropping the defamation suit against his ex.

This is a complete turnaround from the 50 Cent who adamantly denied Narvaez’s accusations in March. The rapper issued a statement criticizing his ex for besmirching his reputation in a way that could impact his livelihood, and consequently, their shared child. 50 described Narvaez’s accusations as a “purposeful attempt to destroy his personal and business reputation.” He also felt as though his ex was trying to ruin the custody battle the two were embroiled in at the time. 50 voiced a concern over being unable to see his “minor son” due to Narvaez’s “false” claims.

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The decision was confirmed on September 10. TMZ obtained legal documents in which 50 Cent asked the defamation suit to be dismissed “without prejudice.” A judge has reportedly yet to sign off on the request, but there’s no outstanding legal reason why there would be a problem. Neither 50 nor Daphne Joy Narvaez have commented on this latest decision. In fact, both parties have gone out of their way to avoid the topic in recent months. Daphne Joy Narvaez deleted the original Instagram post accusing 50 Cent of abuse back in July. 50 seemingly returned the favor by refusing to pursue legal action.

The defamation lawsuit is settled. The custody battle between 50 Cent and Daphne Joy Narvaez, however, is not. 50 is seeking sole custody of their son, Sire, due to claims made about Narvaez in a lawsuit against Diddy. The ongoing lawsuit, filed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, claimed that Daphne Joy Narvaez spent time as a sex worker for Diddy. 50 wants sole custody as a means of keeping his son protected. Given what has come to light about Diddy, the concern is understandable.

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50 Cent’s Ex Daphne Joy Deletes Rape Accusations Amid Defamation Lawsuit

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In March of this year, it was revealed that 50 Cent’s ex Daphne Joy was named in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy. Lil Rod accused her of having accepted monthly payments from the mogul for sex work, which she later denied. Regardless, 50 Cent proceeded to troll her with various social media posts, dubbing her a “sex worker” and mocking her for being named in the suit.

Eventually, Joy responded to 50 Cent’s jabs with a lengthy post of her own, which included various allegations. “Let’s put the real focus on your true evil actions of raping me and physically abusing me,” she wrote in part, also adding “You are no longer my oppressor and God will handle you from this point on.”

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Sources Claim Daphne Joy’s Deleted Post Is Unrelated To 50 Cent’s Defamation Lawsuit

50 Cent’s Ex Daphne Joy Deletes Rape Accusations Amid Defamation Case
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends WE TV’s “Hip Hop Homicides” New York Premiere at Crosby Street Hotel on November 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

He quickly denied the accusations, also alleging that they were merely a response to him seeking custody of their son. In May, he sued her for defamation, claiming that the accusations damaged his reputation, custody case, and more. Now, TMZ reports that she’s removed the post containing the allegations from social media. The outlet notes that it’s unclear exactly when she removed the post or why, though sources say it has nothing to do with the defamation lawsuit. Reportedly, he still plans to move forward with the case, and they haven’t agreed on a settlement.

Perhaps, Joy is looking to put the past behind her for her own peace of mind, or simply out of the public’s view. What do you think of Daphne Joy deleting her social media post accusing 50 Cent of rape and abuse? What about him suing her for alleged defamation? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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50 Cent Hits Daphne Joy With Defamation Lawsuit Over Rape Accusation

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Back in March, it was revealed that 50 Cent’s ex and mother of his son Sire, Daphne Joy, was named in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy. Lil Rod accuses her of accepting monthly payments from the Bad Boy Records founder for sex work, which she denies. After the news came out, 50 Cent was quick to react, clowning her on social media for the allegations.

She later responded to this with a lengthy Instagram Story, shutting down the sex work allegations. “Let’s put the real focus on your true evil actions of raping me and physically abusing me,” she wrote. “You are no longer my oppressor and God will handle you from this point on. You have permanently damaged the last hope I had for you as a father to preserve our family with these last and final false claims made against me.”

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50 Cent Accuses Daphne Joy Of Requesting Millions In Exchange For Retraction

Daphne Joy attends Abyss By Abby Launch at Beauty & Essex on September 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Abyss By Abby)

50 Cent later issued a statement in response to the accusations. “The disturbing allegations in the sworn pleadings recently filed in a court case related to Daphne Joy the mother of my twelve year old child, has required me to take all necessary legal actions to protect my son Sire,” a rep told XXL at the time. “The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son. My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time.”

Now, it’s been revealed that he’s suing Daphne Joy for alleged defamation. According to TMZ, he accuses her of making the allegations because he decided to seek sole custody of their son. He claims that her accusations have damaged his reputation, custody case, and more. 50 Cent’s lawyers sent Daphne a letter in April demanding a retraction, which she reportedly refused. Instead, she allegedly asked for millions of dollars and for Fif to drop his custody suit in exchange for her post to be removed. He called this “clearly extortive.” Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Dwight Howard Abandons Defamation Suit Against Woman Who Accused Him Of Being Bisexual

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Dwight Howard is someone who has had quite a bit of turmoil as it pertains to his personal life over the last little while. Overall, he has been accused of being bisexual. Although this shouldn’t be a big deal, Howard has made it so by denying it at every turn. Furthermore, he was recently accused by a man of sexually coercing him. Howard is currently being sued for this, and a judge recently refused to drop the lawsuit. Needless to say, things are not going extremely well for the former NBA star.

When it comes to the rumors about being bisexual, they were first brought up by a transwoman named Masin Elije. This is a rumor that came out back in 2018, and it continued to snowball from there. Overall, Howard was quick to deny that this was true. In fact, he was so offended by it that he ended up filing a defamation lawsuit against Elije. This lawsuit has been ongoing for years at this point. However, we now have an update. According to The Neighborhood Talk, Howard has officially decided to dismiss the lawsuit.

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Dwight Howard Drops Out

As per the report, Howard decided to do away with the lawsuit because he believed he would have lost. He was unable to produce evidence that Elije had lied about anything. For now, Elije is reportedly feeling relieved about this all being over. Regardless, it was a difficult few years for her as she had to deal with a lawsuit from a rich and powerful person. Now, Howard and Elije can officially put the whole thing behind them, once and for all.

Let us know your thoughts on this update, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes and everything they’ve got going on.

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Cardi B Asks Court To Make Tasha K Pay $3 Million Despite Bankruptcy

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Last year, Cardi B won $3 million in a defamation lawsuit from blogger Tasha K. The suit cited numerous times that Tasha had deliberately spread harmful misinformation about the rapper and the court agreed that serious damages needed to be paid. Since the verdict was handed down Tasha has had increasing difficulty paying. Back in June, Tasha K filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the remainder of her payment to Cardi was paused, but not erased. Now according to The Jasmine Brand Cardi is asking the judge not to dismiss the debt despite the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Fans in the comment section of the post almost unanimously stand by Cardi B. “They better not dismiss it. She talked all that only to have a cop out to not pay!” one of the top comments emphatically declares. Others even agreed with some coming at Tasha with even harsher criticism. “Stay on her MF neck!!! All she had to do was apologize and admit she lied. Let this be a valuable lesson in humiliating!” another top comment reads. For Cardi and Tasha, the battle still seems very much ongoing and is likely to last beyond just this bankruptcy ruling.

Cardi B Asks Judge Not To Forgive Tasha K’s Debt

Cardi B was almost caught up in some more legal drama of her own when she threw a microphone at a fan in Las Vegas. The local police department did open up an investigation into the case for potential battery charges. Ultimately, the entire case was dismissed without Cardi ever being charged with anything. In the wake of that news, the microphone she threw was auctioned off on eBay. What began as a simple $500 listing ultimately skyrocketed and the mic was sold for almost $100k.

After teasing fans with the potential of a second album earlier this year, Cardi’s focus seems to have shifted elsewhere. She’s appeared on new songs this year with Latto, Offset, and FendiDa Rapper. What do you think of Cardi B’s request to the judge? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Tasha K Files For Bankruptcy As Cardi B Awaits Over $3M In Defamation Payment Debt

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When it comes to her money, Cardi B doesn’t play. The Grammy Award-winner is once again proving this after winning her defamation lawsuit against Tasha K. A month ago it was first reported that the YouTuber’s social media checks are being seized by Bardi. She’s presently awaiting the remainder of her nearly $4 million payment. The mother of two first received upwards of $10K from Tasha’s ad revenue. Shortly after that, she reportedly took home another $640. While still nice to receive, they’re hardly making a dent in the massive amount still owed.

Late on Thursday (May 25), @theneighborhoodtalk exclusively reported that the embattled internet star has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of yesterday. “A Chapter 11 debtor usually proposes a plan of reorganization to keep its business alive and pay creditors over time,” the outlet explained. “The plans are designed to keep the business operational during and following the bankruptcy process.” When filling out these applications, a list of assets must be submitted. This information revealed that Tasha K has just $95 in her Chase account at this time.

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Cardi B Leaves Tasha K Broke After Winning Lawsuit

Her personal belongings (purses, cars, clothing, her engagement ring, and business-related properties) are reportedly worth $58,595.56. At this time, Tasha K is not being evicted from her home. Nevertheless, Cardi has explored options around seizing her enemies’ property in the past. It remains unclear if the YouTuber has a clear plan in place, or any idea when she’ll be out of debt, but the road ahead of her certainly seems like a long one.

After Cardi B was declared victorious against her last October, Tasha K attempted to appeal the judgement. The rap diva’s legal team promptly urged that it be thrown out, but the 41-year-old continued to plead for another trial. Ultimately, the judge took the side of the New Yorker, who was left traumatized after Tasha falsely claimed she had an STI, among other damaging comments. Make sure to check back in later for any updates on the case and your other favourite celebrities.

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Marilyn Manson Defamation Case Dismissed

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It seems that Marilyn Manson has hit another roadblock in his fight against ex-girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood. The shock-rocker has just had his defamation case against her dismissed. The defamation case has been ongoing since the premiere of Wood’s two-part HBO documentary, Phoenix Rising. The film contained graphic descriptions of abuse by Manson. As of today, it appears that Wood will not have to face the court for defamation.

Manson filed the defamation lawsuit against Wood and her friend Illma Gore, accusing them of spreading false information. This included claims that Manson had abused an underage girl in his unreleased short film Groupie. Gore had also claimed that the underaged girl in question had committed suicide after the experience. Both of these claims turned out to be patently false. In addition, Wood and Gore had allegedly forged an FBI letter on which they impersonated an actual FBI agent. The letter falsely claimed that Marilyn Manson was under federal investigation. It also said that Wood was a high-profile witness in the case. The letter was then allegedly delivered to the father of her child to justify her relocation of their son.

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Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson at the Gala Screening of Sony Pictures “Across The Universe” during the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival held at the Roy Thompson Hall.
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In 2021, Evan Rachel Wood publicly accused Marilyn Manson of horrific psychological, physical, and sexual abuse via Instagram. Several other individuals also came forward as accusers, including Game of Thrones actress Esme Bianco. Since then, courts have either dismissed or settled many of the cases against the shock-rocker. An undisclosed sum was paid to settle Bianco’s case. Additionally, another major accuser recanted her claims against the singer and alleged that Evan Rachel Wood and Ilma Gore had pressured her into making the accusations.

While the court has dismissed Manson’s defamation case against Evan Rachel Wood, authorities are still investigating the abuse allegations that she brought up. The investigation reportedly concluded and the Los Angeles DA has received the findings, but they have not made a statement yet and have not made any arrests. The dismissal of Manson’s case against Wood is yet another entry in a long list of confusing claims and counter-claims. What do you think of the accusations against Manson? Let us know in the comments below!

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Cardi B Seizes $640 More From Tasha K Via YouTube Checks

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What Cardi B wants, Cardi B gets. After winning the judgment in her defamation lawsuit against YouTuber Tasha K in 2022, Cardi B will take home a multi-million dollar payment to compensate for her trauma and legal fees, among other things. Several months later, it was reported that the Invasion of Privacy hitmaker was seeking options to speed up the process. At this time, her enemy has yet to pay her back even $1M of the nearly four still owed.

Tasha spent the first few months of 2023 scrambling to arrange a new trial, though her appeal was ultimately denied. In March, she offered an apology to Cardi over all the drama. However, we all know words don’t pay the bills. By April, the mother of two was exploring options to seize the online entertainer’s property. Instead, she seems to have landed on taking home the checks she’s been making from ad revenue on YouTube as well as her website.

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Cardi B Continues to Pinch Tasha K’s Pockets

Cardi B attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

As RadarOnline reports, Cardi took $9,304.81 from Tasha at the end of last month and is now ready to pick up her next check. This one is much smaller, coming in at just $640 and hardly making a dent in the pile she’s still in debt to the New Yorker. It remains unclear if Bardi is still looking at taking over TK’s home, or how much that would scrape off her bill, though she’s likely feeling frustrated after the internet star’s endless attempts to delay the process of paying up.

Their beef stems all the way back to 2019, at which time the Hustlers actress sued Tasha K over accusations of prostitution, drug use, and false STI allegations. How long do you think it will take her to pay Cardi B back the money she’s owed? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Video Deposition Of Donald Trump Made Public In Civil Case

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Former President Donald Trump is currently in the midst of a civil trial over claims that he raped journalist E. Carroll Jean in the 1990s. Jean’s suit also alleges that Trump made defamatory comments about Jean when she went public with her accusation. Jean initially went public with her allegations in 2019 as she tired from Elle magazine.

The trial is expected to conclude on Monday with closing arguments, as President Trump has declined to take the witness stand. However, the last major development in the trial is the video deposition of President Trump conducted last October. While a written transcript was released publicly earlier year, the video of the deposition has been sealed until now.

Trump Deposition Explained

The deposition begins with questioning in relation to a post Trump made of Truth Social on October 12 2022 denying the allegations of rape put forwards by Jean. The post also calls her book “crummy” and said he “doesn’t know” and “doesn’t want to know” Jean. While defending the post in his deposition, Trump is heard remarking that “The woman — there’s something wrong with her in my opinion.” He later doubles down on the sentiment, calling her a “wack job” and saying “I think she’s sick, mentally sick.” The testimony is long and rambling. At one point, the deposing official even states “So, again, just so the testimony is clear, because you tend to give long answers,” while trying to get Trump to answer a question.

On multiple occasions, Trump claims he has no idea how Jean is beyond the fact she is suing him. This is in spite of a picture being entered into evidence showing the two meeting during the 1980s. Trump also attacks the deposing official, at one point saying, “You’re a political operative also. You’re a disgrace.· But she’s accusing me and so are you of rape, and it never took place.” As Trump has refused to take the stand in this case, his video deposition will be the only testimony the jury hears from the mouth of President Trump. HotNewHipHop will be sure to keep you informed about all the latest developments in this case.

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Nicki Minaj Prepares Expert Witness In Defamation Case

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The jury trial between Nicki Minaj and blogger Marley Green is drawing ever closer. Minaj is seeking $75,000 in damages for what the rapper claims are defamatory statements from Green about Minaj’s purported use of narcotics. The lawsuit was originally filed in September 2022.

More specifically, Minaj’s case claims that Green is behind the “noseyheauxlive” social media handle, which has previously claimed that Minaj has used cocaine in the past. Furthermore, the account has also referred to Minaj as a “coke head”. Green’s full statement allegedly reads, ““shoving all this cocaine, shoving in all this cocaine up her nose. Allegedly. Thank you. Allegedly. But we all know it’s true. “F*ck, listen, I can’t even say allegedly with that ’cause I—we all know it’s true. I’m not saying allegedly on that. Nicki Minaj is a cokehead.” Additionally, Green had also previously made statements about Minaj’s son but has since apologized for those comments. However, she denies making defamatory statements about Minaj’s use of drugs.

Minaj Anticiaptes Use Of Expert Witness

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 29: Nicki Minaj attends Power 105.1 Powerhouse 2022 at Prudential Center on October 29, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

According to AllHipHop, Minaj will present an expert witness to testify on the negative impact of Green’s social media posts. This also stems from claims by Minaj’s attorney that Green has been acting as a “proxy” for one of Minaj’s musical rivals. The nature and identity of this “expert witness” has not been made public at this time. There have been no reports of what Green’s defense entails.

While Green has not officially made a statement about the lawsuit and impending trial, the noseyheauxlive Twitter account has. “Nicki Minaj is unhinged and harassing me on Instagram. She doxxed me and sent her barbz to threaten to kill me. She’s been commenting under my IG posts since like 24 hours ago. No one around her is smart enough to just take her phone,” read a September 2022 post. While no trial date has been set as of yet, joint counsel conferences have estimated the trial will last three days. Any updates on Nicki Minaj’s defamation case will be here on HotNewHipHop.

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