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Uncle Luke Claims Jay-Z, Diddy & Kanye West Work With The System To Make Black People Villains

November 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Uncle Luke is quite the outspoken hip-hop voice, and he recently took to social media to rant about the villainization of the Black community. Specifically, he seemed to argue that there are alleged systems in place that look to make successful Black people out to be villains in the culture, and even named Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Diddy as specific examples of Black superstars that formed part of these very same systems and contributed to the villainization of their community.

“LeBron James is a villain,” Uncle Luke began. “Why? Because he has all-Black representation. […] You guys don’t know, that’s how America works. I, Luther Campbell, I am a villain. I’m a bad guy. That’s why when you look at my profile, ‘bad boy of hip-hop.’ I will never get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Puff Daddy was not a villain, he was one of them. Kanye West was one of them. Jay-Z was one of them. Biggie Smalls, a villain. Tupac, a villain. We all are villains. And until you people realize that as Black people in America, you are the villain. It’s black and white. You are the opposite of white. We will always be in competition with them. Y’all don’t hear me.”

Uncle Luke’s Rant About “Villains”

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Of course, this is far from the first time that Uncle Luke has expressed his thoughts on these issues and similar ones. In fact, he recently spoke on the Diddy situation and claimed that he was “consumed” by drugs. So to hear this sort of assessment now is not very surprising, although many in the comments section of the Instagram post covering this above found plenty of room for debate and pushback concerning these remarks.

Meanwhile, Uncle Luke doesn’t just call out rappers for more serious fare, but also when he feels like he deserves some of their flowers, too. He took to social media earlier this year to ask female rappers for recognition and compensation for innovating the more lewd and party-centric style that they eventually came to prominence through. We can only wonder as to what hot take will emerge from the Miami rap icon.

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Funk Flex Goes Scorched Earth On Shyne Over His Claims Against Diddy And The 1999 Shooting

November 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shyne is busy promoting his new Hulu documentary, and ruffled a lot of feathers in the process by talking about the 1999 club shooting involving him and Diddy that landed him in jail for almost nine years. For those unaware, the former rapper and politician claims that he was a scapegoat in that case, with shooting victim Natania Reuben also pointing the blame at Sean Combs. This didn’t sit well with some folks in the media, namely Funk Flex. He claimed that the Belizean artist and public official lied about the whole thing, and then the former Bad Boy signee downplayed these comments by telling TMZ that the legendary DJ had bad-mouthed legends like Jay-Z and 2Pac, so he isn’t taking him seriously.

“Now, Shyne, I see you being careful with your words, too,” Funk Flex said on-air about the Diddy allegations, responding directly to the Leader of the Opposition in Belize during his Saturday night (November 16) program on Hot 97. “You’re tippy-toeing ’cause you don’t want me full blast on your face. […] Listen. You should get a bag of money for a bag of lies. I’m okay with that, bro. I’ma tell you, Shyne – punk. That’s what you are. You’re a punk.”

Funk Flex Claps Back At Shyne’s Diddy Stories

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All in all, this situation became too vague and contentious for anyone to make a solid judgement call, especially since a conviction already emerged. But regardless of Funk Flex’s retorts, Shyne firmly stands by his side of the 1999 Diddy club shooting story. Some of his most recent claims include the allegation that he never received any sort of money or compensation for allegedly becoming “the fall guy” in that trial. Take these narratives with a grain of salt, as the Bad Boy mogul denied these accusations.

“Mr. Combs categorically denies Mr. Barrow’s [Shyne’s] allegations, including any suggestion that he orchestrated Mr. Barrow to ‘take the fall’ or ‘sacrificed’ him by directing witnesses to testify against him,” Diddy’s representative stated to TMZ Hip Hop. Will we ever get an answer to these questions and find out what’s really going on? Probably not. After all, there are more pressing matters…

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Ray J Apologizes For Excessive Diddy Comments Live On News Nation

November 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ray J recently made some wild comments about Diddy on the News Nation platform, which raised eyebrows for a few different reasons. On one hand, a lot of people are indiscriminately believing everything related to Sean Combs amid his scandal for alleged sex trafficking and more crimes, which surround his federal case and civil suits. On the other, a lot of people take issue with how flippantly and brashly Ray spoke on these allegations and his own accusations, wishing that he would keep things more professional. As such, he recently took to Twitter to apologize to folks who thought that he went too far and address how these wild claims don’t diminish the seriousness of his allegations.

“‘[Butt cheeks]’ on News Nation was a lot!” Ray J began his message on the social media platform. “I was trying to say people are making up a bunch of stories and now I don’t wanna turn my other cheek but I can see where this was over the top! I’m taking full accountability for it. More on the way – this will help me moving forward #Accountability.”

Ray J Apologizes For Wild Diddy Comments

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Sadly, all this drama and antic-heavy media attention also drove Ray J to a self-proclaimed “meltdown,” as he also relayed on his Twitter account. Basically, he wants to speak on the mistakes he’s made and become fully accountable in order to foster a more healing environment and “lead him to long-term peace.” The actor and singer has a lot of demons to battle, and they are situations that all this ruckus over Diddy certainly doesn’t help with. At the end of the day, we just hope that he finds the peace that he’s looking for, understands the weight of his platform, and treats these accusations seriously.

Meanwhile, Ray J’s latest accusation regarding Diddy is that various celebrities have reached out to them to buy their silence. Given how complicated and speculative a lot of discussions around these cases are today, take everything with a grain of salt. While we don’t know exactly what he means by “More on the way,” it could either be more “accountability” or more disparaging remarks against the Bad Boy mogul.

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Diddy’s Prosecutors Accuse Him Of Coercing Witnesses And Manipulating Public Narrative

November 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy still faces an intense legal battle in his federal case for alleged sex trafficking, and prosecutors aren’t letting up regarding their accusations against him. Moreover, according to a Manhattan federal court filing reportedly obtained by Baller Alert, they accused him of coercing witnesses and trying to manipulate public opinion from behind bars. Specifically, federal authorities allege that Sean Combs used recorded jail calls to get family members to reach out to alleged victims and potential witnesses in order to sway jurors in his favor. Per the prosecution’s assessment, this signifies a pattern of tampering that undermines a fair trial.

“The defendant has shown repeatedly — even while in custody — that he will flagrantly and repeatedly flout rules in order to improperly impact the outcome of his case,” prosecutors wrote concerning their accusations against Diddy. They claim his alleged actions indicate he’s willing to blackmail witnesses or subject them to coercion. The Bad Boy mogul pleaded not guilty to claims to coercion, abuse, and silencing alleged victims, but prosecutors still aren’t budging when it comes to his proposed $50 million bail package.

Diddy Faces New Accusations Of Case Tampering

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In addition to all this, prosecutors accused Diddy of allegedly organizing a social media campaign around his birthday with his family members to sway jurors. He allegedly monitored engagement metrics and sought to maximize its success by strategizing with family members. “[Combs] explicitly discussed with his family how to ensure that the video had his desired effect on potential jury members in this case,” federal authorities alleged. Amid these accusations, his third bail attempt stems from the defense’s claims that new evidence justifies a release before his May 5 trial. In opposing response, prosecutors argued that said evidence was already available for previous bond attempts.

“The defendant’s efforts to obstruct the integrity of this proceeding also include relentless efforts to contact potential witnesses, including victims of his abuse who could provide powerful testimony against him,” federal authorities wrote of Diddy. Meanwhile, ahead of a new bail hearing, two judges ruled that he’s a flight risk and a danger to the wider community. On both sides, this case argues that the opposing force is trying to illegally tilt the public eye in their favor.

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Shyne Claims Diddy Never Offered Him Money To Be The Alleged Scapegoat For Club Shooting

November 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shyne is airing out all his grievances and reflections regarding the 1999 club shooting that involved Diddy and landed the Bad Boy artist in jail. He continues to allege that his boss made him a scapegoat in this case and threw him under the bus when he’s the one who should’ve been guilty. The rapper and politician went on The Stephen A. Smith Show to promote his upcoming Hulu documentary and also elaborate on these allegations. Specifically, he posited that Sean Combs never offered him any compensation or support when he allegedly took the fall that he shouldn’t have had to take.

“In my words, I said so many years ago back in 2001,” Shyne said of the Diddy situation. “It was me talking about not snitching on Diddy and not getting him in trouble to get myself out of trouble. I said that 20-odd years ago. I’ve always maintained in every interview I did until recently when I healed and I moved on and I forgave, but for years I was saying what a creep I thought he was and how he destroyed my life and at one point, I thought he was the devil. But because of the power of Diddy, which is so loud as far as a pop culture icon, nobody listened. So I moved on. And I pivoted my life to healing, to forgiveness and to taking accountability for what I can control. And I can’t control what someone did to me decades ago.

Shyne Speaks About Diddy To Stephen A. Smith

“I can’t control them not wanting to pay reparations, not wanting to make it right,” Shyne continued. “People say, ‘Oh, Diddy gave me millions to go to jail.’ Nothing! Probably made two what I thought were offensive contributions over the last 20-something years, which led to a breakdown in the relations. But I moved on. So yes, was I the sacrificial lamb? Of course. Did I take the fall? Yes. There was no quid pro quo. There was not, ‘Listen, we’re gonna have $10 million waiting for you when you come out,’ or just do the right thing. I did that on my own. I’ve been saying that, it’s not anything new.”

“Mr. Combs categorically denies Mr. Barrow’s allegations, including any suggestion that he orchestrated Mr. Barrow to ‘take the fall’ or ‘sacrificed’ him by directing witnesses to testify against him,” Diddy’s team stated to Billboard concerning Shyne’s claims. “These claims are unequivocally false. Mr. Combs was acquitted of all charges related to the 1999 Club New York incident and has consistently maintained his innocence. He cannot accept or condone any characterization of his actions as ‘demonic’ or malicious. Mr. Combs appreciates the path Mr. Barrow has pursued and wishes him continued success. It is unfortunate that Mr. Barrow has chosen to revisit these allegations. Mr. Combs trusts that responsible journalism will weigh both the established legal outcomes and Mr. Combs’ positive, longstanding support for those he has worked with.”

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Shyne Labels Funkmaster Flex A Liar After DJ Defended Diddy

November 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shyne is having a moment. The rapper is promoting his upcoming documentary, The Honorable Shyne, and digging into his dubious past with Diddy. Shyne served a decade in prison for a club shooting that involved the Bad Boy founder. The rapper maintained that he took the fall for his label boss, but others feel as though he’s shirked responsibility for what he did. Funkmaster Flex is one of these people. The legendary DJ denied Shyne’s innocence after learning about the doc, and the latter called him a “liar.”

Let’s delve into Funkmaster Flex’s comments for context. The DJ absolutely went off in October, claiming that Shyne is pawning the blame for the shooting off on Diddy. “I love you bro,” Flex said on Hot 97. “And I know what you’ve been though, but you’re a liar. You’re a stone-cold faced liar, Shyne.” The DJ took it a step further by labeling the rapper a “punk.” He claimed Diddy actually stepped in to protect him during the shooting. “Puff had to keep people off of you from beating you to death,” Flex asserted. TMZ caught up with Shyne after these comments were made, and the rapper was blunt.

Shyne Claimed Flex Has Lied About Other Rappers

He feels Flex is an unreliable source. “He said terrible things about JAY-Z, he said terrible things about Tupac,” he noted. “It doesn’t surprise me.” Shyne then made reference to Nas’ song “Purple” from 2002’s The Lost Tapes. In the song, Nas voices disdain for Diddy and his decision to push responsibility for the club shooting onto someone else. Shyne then rap Nas’ lyrics for the reporter: “The whole city is mine, prettiest Don. I don’t like the way P. Diddy did Shyne with different lawyers. Why it’s mentioned in my rhymes? F*** it, just an intro.”

Shyne has had lots to say about Diddy ahead of his new documentary. The rapper recently appeared on The Stephen A. Smith Show to discuss his experience working under the Bad Boy mogul. He admitted that he learned a lot under Diddy’s tutelage. He also called out the mogul for failing to support him while behind bars, and for “destroying his life.” The rapper admitted that he considered Diddy “the devil” for several years.

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Stevie J Claims Diddy Was On Drugs When He Assaulted Cassie

November 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stevie J has always been in Diddy’s corner. He was a core member of Diddy’s roster of producers, known as the Hitmen, and he has urged the public to go easy on the mogul in light of recent allegations. It hasn’t been easy to find Diddy supporters in 2024, but Stevie J is on the short list. Well, he was. The producer appeared in the recent TMZ documentary The Downfall of Diddy, and admitted that he was shocked by the video of his friend assaulting Cassie.

Stevie J told TMZ boss Harvey Levin that he met up with Diddy shortly after the video surfaced online. He claimed to have had a heart-to-heart conversation with the Bad Boy founder. “It was a real emotional moment,” Stevie J recalled. “He was hurt that that video came out, it crushed him.” The producer stated that Diddy’s reasoning for the incident was very similar to the reasons given in Diddy’s now-infamous IG apology video. “He was in a dark place in his life,” Stevie J asserted. “He was just doing a lot of drugs and it was dark for him.”

Stevie J Said Diddy Was Ashamed Of The Video

The “dark place” angle is nothing new for those following the case. The claim that Diddy was on drugs at the time of the assault is, however. While it’s probably not a shock to consider the notion of Diddy being on various drugs, Stevie J claims that the mogul confirmed this behind closed doors. Another revelation during the TMZ interview came about when Levin asked about Diddy’s reaction to the video. Instead of expressing regret for what he did, Stevie claimed that the mogul was concerned about who was going to see it.

“He was like, ‘Yo my daughter’s and my mom gotta see this,’” Stevie J recounted. “And I was like, yeah, your friends gotta see it too.” Levin questioned Diddy’s thought process, especially when the producer noted that Diddy hated to “relive” the moment. Stevie J balked at the notion that the mogul’s reaction was a selfish one, however. “Who wants to see themselves beating on a girl,” he asserted. “I think that would hurt all of us.” Diddy is currently awaiting trial for racketeering and sex trafficking charges.

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Diddy Slams Shyne In Response To Former Bad Boy Artist Calling Him “Demonic”

November 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shyne is hard at work promoting his upcoming Hulu documentary, which releases on Monday (November 18), and is dragging Diddy through the mud while doing so. The former Bad Boy artist and rapper – plus politician – had a lot of interviews recently, such as with Stephen A. Smith and with Good Morning America, in which he talks about how Sean Combs allegedly made him a scapegoat in a 1999 club shooting case. Now, according to TMZ, the Bad Boy mogul has reportedly responded to these allegations via a statement from a legal representative that the outlet reportedly obtained. It slams the accusations that the Belizean multi-hyphenate was a “sacrificial lamb” in a “demonic” scheme.

“Mr. Combs categorically denies Mr. Barrow’s [Shyne’s] allegations, including any suggestion that he orchestrated Mr. Barrow to ‘take the fall‘ or ‘sacrificed’ him by directing witnesses to testify against him,” Diddy’s representative reportedly relayed to TMZ Hip Hop. “These claims are unequivocally false. Mr. Combs was acquitted of all charges related to the 1999 Club New York incident and has consistently maintained his innocence. He cannot accept or condone any characterization of his actions as ‘demonic’ or ‘malicious.’ Mr. Combs appreciates the path Mr. Barrow has pursued and wishes him continued success. It is unfortunate that Mr. Barrow has chosen to revisit these allegations. Mr. Combs trusts that responsible journalism will weigh both the established legal outcomes and Mr. Combs’ positive, longstanding support for those he has worked with.”

Diddy At An Andrew Gillum Rally

Diddy Shyne Response Shooting Allegations Fall Guy Hip Hop News — Sean “Diddy” Combs performs at the Bring It Home Midnight Rally held for Andrew Gillum at Florida A&M University’s Lawson Center in Tallahassee, Fla. the night before the 2018 midterm election Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Famu Gillum Rally 110518 Ts 004. © Tori Schneider/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

However, not everyone believes Shyne’s theory that Diddy set him up as a fall guy in that 1999 shooting case. For example, Funk Flex blasted him for running with this accusation, alleging that he’s totally misrepresenting the situation for his personal gain.

Meanwhile, that’s not the only claim that got Shyne in hot water recently, as some folks raised their eyebrows at his sincere congratulations to Donald Trump for winning the election for president of the United States. Considering how controversial of a figure Trump is, a lot of folks think that he should stay focused on Diddy, instead. But the Belizean artist and politician’s former boss isn’t having any of it.

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Lawyer Suing Diddy Threatens Other Celebrities To Pay Up Or Face A Lawsuit

November 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Diddy allegations brought up other unnamed celebrities in addition to Sean Combs and his alleged sex trafficking crimes as proposed by federal prosecutors. However, there are even more famous faces allegedly tied to the civil suits against him for alleged sexual assault and other accusations. We don’t know who any of them are beyond some supposed pictures, testimonies, descriptions, and personal recollections. But attorney Tony Buzbee is coming for them all. For those unaware, he’s the lawyer representing over 120 alleged victims against the Bad Boy mogul, and he wants to target other superstars who attended his alleged “freak-off” parties.

Tony Buzbee remarked this during his appearance on TMZ‘s Tubi documentary, The Downfall Of Diddy: Inside The Freak-Offs. He claims that if celebrities witnessed alleged sexual abuse and drugging – but did not do anything to report it, prevent it, or condemn it – then they are just as liable as the alleged perpetrators of these crimes. According to the attorney, he already has more famous people in his sights, sending demand letters to some of them that urge them to cough up cash or face a huge public lawsuit that could tarnish their reputation. It sounds like some sort of preliminary settlement, but that’s just a claim.

Diddy At An Inter Miami CF Game

Diddy Allegations Parties Celebrities Tony Buzbee Pay Lawsuit Hip Hop News — Jul 25, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Recording artist Sean Combs attends the game between the Atlanta United and the Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images

This wasn’t the only thing that this Diddy documentary discussed when it comes to other celebrities’ alleged involvement. Ray J also alleged that various superstars reached out to him and revealed their efforts to settle with alleged victims before their case can gather any momentum. In fact, Ray’s been a big anti-Puff advocate in recent months, catching a lot of heat and attention for his statements and antics. As such, the notion that other famous friends reached out to him doesn’t come as a surprise.

Meanwhile, these civil cases against Diddy continue to develop as his federal and criminal trial is still in set-up mode, as well. For example, a woman suing him for alleged sexual assault recently revealed her identity due to a court order. It’s unclear whether this situation will affect other civil lawsuits under similar circumstances, so we’ll see if it preludes anything significant.

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Ray J Accuses Diddy’s Celebrity Friends Of Begging For His Silence

November 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that Diddy is in for a long and difficult legal battle. Earlier this year, the Bad Boy founder was arrested and hit with sex trafficking and racketeering charges. He remains behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting trial, which is expected to begin in May 2025. He’s also facing several lawsuits from women and men accusing him of sexual assault, abuse, and more.

Amid all of this, there’s been a great deal of speculation about what other celebrities could have been involved in his allegedly nefarious activities. In TMZ‘s new documentary streaming on Tubi, The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak-Offs, Ray J even alleges that he’s been contacted by some of these high-profile individuals asking him to keep quiet about what he knows. “They wanna tell me about certain things that happened with them and Diddy,” he alleges. “I don’t even know why I just said it. But I said it so, so what.”

Ray J Discusses Diddy In New Documentary

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This is far from the only shocking claim Ray J makes in the documentary, however. He also alleges that he’s heard of Diddy’s celebrity friends paying alleged victims for their silence. “I’m hearing about artists paying victims to keep their name out of it,” he explains. He also added that these celebs allegedly “had some affiliation with Diddy that they don’t want to come out, and they think [Ray J] might be the vessel for it coming out.” Ray J’s remarks arrive just weeks after he was confronted by Diddy’s sons at a Los Angeles Halloween party.

Quincy Brown, Christian Combs, and Justin Combs were reportedly unhappy with some comments Ray J made about their father and tried to fight him as a result. Following the incident, Ray J’s longtime manager David Weintraub shared his take on it, arguing that all they did was ruin the party. “That was an unfortunate incident,” he told TMZ at the time. “It was a great party. It got ruined by little kids. Trying to fight a big boy.

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