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Metro Boomin Blasts Users Spreading Misinformation About YSL Defense Lawyer

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Fans are still going wild over the news about a defense lawyer in the YSL RICO case getting arrested for gang activity. However, this social media firestorm gave a lot of people the wrong idea about this development, something Metro Boomin isn’t happy with at all. Moreover, he took to Twitter on Friday (February 16) to call out folks falsely assuming that Nicole Fegan is part of Young Thug’s legal team, specifically. “that lady not even thug lawyer y’all gotta stop spreading misinformation,” the producer expressed, as she is part of the wider defense team for Young Stoner Life’s case. We apologize if our previous coverage unintentionally reflected this error.

While Fegan is reportedly out on bond at press time, it’s still unclear what kinds of ramifications this will pose for the trial. This is all speculative, as this isn’t coming from any legal expert, but some folks think that it could damage the YSL and Young Thug case, which is definitely the case as far as optics go. But the tougher question is whether these new charges for the lawyer will actually tie into the current court proceedings. That seems unlikely, so perhaps there will be a separate case in the near future and Fegan will simply not return to represent the collective.

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Metro Boomin Calls Out Misinformation About YSL Defense Attorney

As far as Metro Boomin, we know that he will always staunchly support Young Thug and YSL no matter what. He’s been one of many outspoken voices in the rap world to continuously speak out about the case and advocate for their freedom during live performances, interviews, everyday tweets, and so much more. In fact, it’s been very interesting to see how artists and industry peers seem more involved when it comes to awareness and advocacy on issues that are affecting the culture as a whole. Now, there are multiple media lenses to look at them through, and prioritizing this first-hand perspective is a welcome and dynamic addition to our public consciousness.

Meanwhile, the trial itself rages on, and while things are pretty steady right now (excluding Fegan’s arrest), we know how fast that can change. What do you think this new story in the YSL case will mean for the near future? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. Also, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Metro Boomin and the Young Thug trial.

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Young Thug Fans React To YSL Defense Attorney Nicole Fegan’s Arrest & Bond

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Folks all over rap Twitter are talking about the shocking arrest of YSL’s defense lawyer in their RICO case, who reportedly got out on a $40K bond according to WSB-TV. Moreover, the court charged Nicole Fegan with participation in criminal street gang activity and criminal solicitation to commit the offense of evidence tampering. Of course, this is still under scrutiny at press time, and little is known about how this could potentially affect the current trial of Young Thug and others. It certainly doesn’t paint well in terms of the optics, though, as prosecutors will most likely try to turn this in their favor. But we’ve still yet to see whether there’s any truth behind these accusations in court.

To be clear, Fegan is not on Young Thug’s individual team, specifically, but she represented other YSL members as part of the collective’s full defense team. However, this is far from the only scandalous story of note when it comes to this case’s main players. This time around, it’s on the defensive end, but those pushing the case towards conviction also became embroiled in other accusations of wrongdoing. Fulton County, Georgia’s District Attorney Fani Willis, who is also prosecuting a case against Donald Trump, faces allegations of having an inappropriate affair with another prosecutor.

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Nevertheless, Young Thug and YSL’s legal battle continues, and likely will not slow down due to these situations. It’s possible that this will throw a wrench into court proceedings, which are moving steadily these days, but it’s a tight race to call. After all, maybe this will simply exempt Fegan from this courtroom, or her case might come separately. Either way, fans had a lot to say about this, whether it’s memes about her supposed posts on Instagram or genuine discussion around it. You can check out some of these takes down below.

Young Thug Fans React

Meanwhile, what do you think about this whole situation? What about Thugger’s various instances of relationship drama that were the center of case coverage earlier in the year? However you may feel, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. Also, stick around on HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Young Thug and YSL.

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YNW Melly’s Prosecutors Call His Defense Team “Flawed”

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YNW Melly’s retrial for double murder is coming up, but not before each side can levy accusations at each other about its previous mistrial. Moreover, his defense team claimed that prosecutors tried to cheat their way to a conviction, according to court documents obtained by HipHopDX. The specific allegations are that lead detective Mark Moretti told a Broward Country Sheriff’s deputy to falsely state their presence as he- with excessive force- executed a search warrant on the rapper’s mother. Not only that, but Assistant State Attorney Michelle Boutros accused Moretti of unethical behavior. However, an internal affairs investigation in the Miramar Police Department concluded that this contradicts her previous testimony about the detective, plus other accounts that he did nothing wrong.

Furthermore, YNW Melly’s attorneys motioned for the court to block the state attorney’s office from the case. The prosecution responded by telling Judge John H. Murphy that this move is misguided. “Defendant’s flawed reasoning and rank speculation provides no grounds to disqualify the Office of the State Attorney […] and accordingly his motion must be DENIED,” they filed. “A court should hesitate to impose the drastic measure of disqualification of Government counsel. Recusal should be granted only when necessary.”

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YNW Melly In 2019

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 08: YNW Melly attends Murda Beatz 25th Birthday + GRAMMY Celebration on February 08, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for 2wenty 2wenty Music)

With all this considered, Judge Murphy is expected to conclude on these and other motions in about a week. Regardless, though, there are other factors at hand that could continue to push the retrial back. For example, YNW Melly and YNW Bortlen faced accusations of witness tampering recently. These claims came straight from the state’s attorney’s office. While the Florida MC’s legal team called this a “distraction” from the prosecution’s improper behavior, this could prove crucial.

Meanwhile, the “223s” MC’s retrial was supposed to commence tomorrow (Monday, October 9). Due to these controversies and other motions, it will instead take at least one more week for it to begin. Given how chaotic and contentious the last trial was, this should be a similarly difficult case to pin down. On that note, log back into HNHH for more news and updates on YNW Melly.

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Maino & Lil Duval Defend Brittany Renner’s Body Count

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Brittany Renner’s 35-person body count shocked Shannon Sharpe in a recent interview, and prompted a lot of thirsty or outraged reactions online. Many just lusted after her, while others criticized her apparent promiscuity and said this shouldn’t be a championed trait. Regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, it’s fair to say that the “Basketball Wives” star’s choices don’t warrant attacks on her. Moreover, Lil Duval and Maino are the latest celebrities to come to her defense online. Their remarks basically blast people overreacting to this number and differentiated flings from long-run relationships.

“If y’all think having sex with 35 people is a lot y’all gon swear I’m suppose to be dead from a disease [crying-laughing emojis],” Lil Duval tweeted on Thursday afternoon (September 28). That’s a similar sentiment to what Plies had to say about Brittany Renner. “35 Ain’t That Many!!” the rapper expressed on Twitter. “That’s Like $35 Worth Of Gas Bih!! That’s Just A 1/4 Tank Of Gas!!!! Shiiiddddd U Got A lot Left!!!!!! 35 That’s A In The Middle Number!! That Like Being 35 Years Old! U In Your Prime Bih!!! [laughing emojis].”

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Lil Duval Speaks On Brittany Renner’s Relationship History

On the other hand, Maino told TMZ that the slut-shaming the 31-year-old has faced is completely unreasonable. In fact, the hip-hop artist and media personality took advantage of the opportunity to shoot his shot and say he’s down to be number 36. Player moves aside, though, he said that people criticizing Brittany Renner are just insecure about their own sexuality and don’t know how to put marriage and one-time things around. That being said, she did express frustration with half her relationship history being with one-night stands, so there’s understandably more complex emotions at play around this from the Mississippi native.

Maino’s Thoughts

Meanwhile, we’re sure that plenty more people will react to all this and give their take. Hopefully, once the hype dies down a little bit, we can listen to what Renner’s actually saying and not just focus on a number. After all, there’s a whole interview to break down with Sharpe here, and a body count defines no one. For more news and updates on Brittany Renner, Lil Duval, and Maino, come back to HNHH.

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Elon Musk Supports Russell Brand Amid Sexual Assault Accusations

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The allegations of sexual assault against Russell Brand took the pop culture world by storm as of late, sparking a lot of debate. On one hand, many stand by the four women who anonymously spoke out against him via an exposé from The UK Times, who claim he mistreated them between 2006 and 2013. On the other, many others support the actor’s staunch denial of these claims, a group that seems to include Elon Musk. Moreover, the tech giant recently addressed the topic while conversing with Ben Shapiro. In his remarks, he invoked the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” and how that’s flipped in his eyes as people aim to “destroy” his life.

“There needs to be, obviously, a conviction here,” Elon Musk said of Russell Brand on Thursday (September 28). “It can’t be guilty until proven innocent. Because, obviously, we’re just sort of in the witch burning phase here. Just being declared a witch is enough to make you a witch and be burnt. Seems like an odd coincidence that it’s happening when Russell is really gaining traction, questioning a lot of the conventional wisdom. I think we’re running out of conspiracy theories that didn’t turn out to be true.”

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Russell Brand In Los Angeles In 2020

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 24: Russell Brand speaks onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Aerosmith at West Hall at Los Angeles Convention Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )

Furthermore, one of Brand’s accusers alleges that he assaulted her when she was just 16, and another claimed he did so in Los Angeles in 2012. In addition, the younger of the two described her bond with Russell Brand as an “emotionally abusive and controlling relationship. According to her testimony, the 48-year-old “forced his penis down her throat” to the point of choking, and she had to punch him for him to stop. As a result of all this controversy, Brand postponed his U.K. comedy tour and lost his YouTube commerce perks.

Meanwhile, he continues to deny accusations and thank supporters for their outreach despite the backlash. In fact, Musk suggested that “the potential of false accusations” is by no means coincidental because he’s currently “rattling the cage” of the “powers that be.” Debate like this is all too common online, and will likely continue until authorities reveal the truth. For more news and the latest updates on Russell Brand and Elon Musk, stay up to date on HNHH.

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Quando Rondo’s Lawyer Names Ray Charles & Led Zeppelin To Try To Free Him

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Authorities recently indicted Quando Rondo on drug and gang-related charges, alleging he leads the Rollin’ 60s organization. During a bond hearing in Georgia on Friday (June 23), his attorney Jonah Pine argued for his prompt release from jail in court. However, his argument contained some interesting references and reasoning in relation to the Savannah native’s music career and opportunities. Moreover, he spoke of his placement on Atlantic Records, bringing up the label’s extensive and commercially gigantic history, plus their concern for the MC. Even though it may seem odd for spectators of the trial, it would be far from the first time that an artist’s success and status tried to be used as an argument for their freedom.

“He’s got the support of one of the greatest record labels in this country,” Pine remarked according to WTOC. “The same record label as Led Zeppelin and Ray Charles, that’s his label. They’ve provided a letter to us, it’s very heartfelt and talks about his career.” On the other hand, prosecutors expressed belief in Quando Rondo being a flight risk and posing a dangerous threat to his community.

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Quando Rondo At The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards With Fee Banks

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Quando Rondo and Fee Banks attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2019 at Cobb Energy Center on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)

After their arguments, Judge Tammy Stokes revealed that she would seek advisement for both sides’ points. As such, she delayed a decision to determine whether the 24-year-old would be able to seek bond in this case following his mid-June arrest. As far as his charges, Quando Rondo (real name Tyquian Bowman) faces two counts of conspiracy to violate controlled substance laws in Georgia. Also, charges include one count of participating in criminal street gang activity and one count of use of communication facility in commission of a controlled substance felony.

Meanwhile, the Never Broke Again affiliate recently expressed regret over putting his personal life online. While that came before his arrest, the statement certainly took on new context after it, and reflects a tough balance between his career and his alleged endeavors. In addition, there’s his long and deep feud with Lil Durk, through which these crimes he stands accused of saw frequent allusion. Considering all of that, the outcome of this trial is still up in the air. For more news and the latest updates on Quando Rondo, stick around on HNHH.

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Tory Lanez Hires Casey Anthony’s Former Defense Lawyer

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Tory Lanez’s court battles continue as he hired a powerhouse defense lawyer and legal team for his appeal. After authorities found him guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, he fired his original attorneys. Now, he’s hired Jose Baez, who famously and successfully represented Casey Anthony when she was accused of murdering her daughter.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Tory Lanez attends Rolling Stone Live Big Game Experience at Academy LA on February 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for MCM)

According to TMZ reports, sources close to the artist’s representatives said Baez will work with attorneys David Kenner and Matthew Barhoma. Moreover, these two new members of his team also have their fair share of experience. Kenner represented Suge Knight and got him probation on a robbery charge and also worked with him on his manslaughter case. In addition, Kenner also beat a murder case for Snoop Dogg around the same time he represented Knight in the ’90s.

Also, Baez worked for Aaron Hernandez in his high-profile case. Before the football player took his own life, the attorney fought for an appeal of his conviction in the murder of Odin Lloyd. Prior to this case, he helped Hernandez beat a double murder case and represented many celebrities.

Still, all eyes are now set on Tory Lanez’s future. Recently, Kenner requested to a judge to postpone Lanez’s sentencing so he can catch up with the trial’s court transcripts. If he catches up, he will be able to prepare his appeal more effectively. Later, the judge granted said request, and the rapper’s sentencing is now set for February 28th. Moreover, he’s facing 22 years in prison and potential deportation to Canada.

Even with all this drama surrounding the case, the people affected by it are starting to heal. Moreover, Lanez’s family recently said that they “forgave [Megan Thee Stallion] a long time ago.” In addition, he spoke on trying to stay away from negative energy and not continuing to spread hate. Still, he said that they will not “back down from the machine.”

However, what do you think about Tory Lanez hiring powerhouse defense lawyers for his appeal? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, check back in with HNHH with more updates on the Tory Lanez saga.

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Soulja Boy Defends Megan Thee Stallion & Calls Out Tory Lanez

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Soulja Boy has come to the defense of Megan Thee Stallion, while calling out the hip-hop community as a whole for not doing the same. Soulja made the comments during an Instagram Live post, in which he also labeled Tory Lanez a “bitch.”

“Yall n****s out here shooting bitches and aint nobody gone say nothing? I’m the only n***a in the whole rap game that’s gonna say something? Ok, cool,” Soulja said.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Soulja Boy Visits Blue Midtown at Blue Midtown on November 12, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

From there, he went on to attack Tory Lanez specifically for the incident.

“Well, Tory Lanez you a bitch. You a bitch n***a on me,” he continued. “Yall watched this n***a shoot this bitch and everybody said, ‘He aint do it.’ Man, fuck yall lame ass n****s.”

In another video, Soulja further went at Lanez, threatening him physically.

“You want to shoot bitches in the feet n***a? Yous a pussy n***a,” Soulja Boy said in the clip. “And when you get from jail n***a you know where I’m at. You got a problem n***a I’ll beat your bitch ass n***a. Don’t never rap over none of my beats, don’t never freestyle over none of my beats. You trash n***a. Your music trash.”

A grand jury found Lanez to be guilty of all three charges leveled against him regarding the 2020 shooting of Megan. All-in-all, he was hit with felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm, possession of a concealed, unregistered firearm, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

Lanez faces up to 22 years in prison as he awaits sentencing. Before then, he’s reportedly hired Suge Knight’s former lawyer, David Kenner.

Check out Soulja Boy’s defense of Megan Thee Stallion below.

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