Diddy’s legal drama only continues to heat up, reaching a peak last month when Homeland Security raided two of the mogul’s mansions as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation. He’s yet to be charged with anything in relation to the probe. He’s already been hit with several damning allegations, however, in a slurry of sexual assault lawsuits spearheaded by his ex Cassie in November. Fans and critics alike are more anxious than ever to learn what the Bad Boy Records founder’s been up to behind closed doors, and continue to air their opinions online.
Fortunately for those eager to get a closer look at the saga, it’s reported that multiple companies are in the process of breaking down Diddy’s legal issues in various documentaries. Industry sources told TMZ earlier this week that production ramped up after the aforementioned raids. The highly publicized search got only more eyes on the debacle.
Cassie, Aubrey O’Day, And More Have Reportedly Been Contacted About Interviews
The outlet claims that at least five companies have Diddy docs in the works. Reportedly, they’ve been in talks with several individuals who’ve worked with him previously. Former backup dancers, Bad Boy executives, Making the Band producers, security guards, and more have reportedly been contacted. Aubrey O’Day, who’s been a vocal critic of Puff for years, and Cassie have also reportedly gotten calls about interviews.
Sources say that one of the companies working on a film is ABC News Studios for Hulu. The others are said to be UK-based production companies. What do you think of multiple companies reportedly working on documentaries about Diddy’s legal drama? Are you looking forward to seeing them? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Christian “King” Combs is facing accusations of sexually assaulting and drugging a woman in a new lawsuit that the alleged victim will file soon, according to attorney Tyrone Blackburn. No further details on the victim are available. Blackburn is also representing the producer, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who is one of several alleged victims suing Combs’ father, Diddy, for sexual assault and more. The lawsuit comes after Christian remarked, “Stop with the [cap emoji],” on his Instagram Story, last week.
At the time, his fans assumed the message was in response to Homeland Security raiding the family’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami. Police detained both Christian and his older brother, Justin, as they made their way through the home. They later released the two with no charges. Diddy was flying from California to the Caribbean.
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Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, labeled the raids a “gross overuse of military-level force.” He also clarified in a statement: “Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.”
While Christian appears to have yet to address the lawsuit officially, Diddy’s legal team previously accused Jones of reckless “name-dropping” and claimed to have “overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies.” In a statement, they added: “Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Christian Combs and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that the mother of 50 Cent’s son Sire, Daphne Joy, is named in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy. He accuses the actress of accepting money from the Bad Boy Records mogul monthly in exchange for sex work, which she denies. As the revelation started to gain traction online, 50 Cent was quick to weigh in, putting her on blast in various social media posts. He’s even now seeking sole custody of their 12-year-old.
Daphne Joy addressed the allegations, and Fif’s response to them, in a now-deleted Instagram Story last night. In her post, she revealed that she plans to take legal action against Lil Rod for his claims. She also slammed her ex for clowning her on social media. According to Joy, instead of focusing on what she’s accused of, they should focus on 50 Cent’s alleged crimes.
“Let’s put the real focus on your true evil actions of raping me and physically abusing me,” she wrote. “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.” Despite Joy’s message, 50 Cent denies all of her accusations, and has persisted by posting various additional digs today.
“Good morning people let’s focus on our goals and get some work done. Let’s work hard to contribute to world being a better place. All the work we do counts, even you little sex workers,” he captioned one Instagram post today. “Whistle while you work guys, that’s my theme for today. I made all this money and I’m practicing abstinence, I don’t want a little sex worker,” he captioned another recent post.
50 Cent Calls Daphne Joy A “Sex Worker” Amid Diddy Allegations
What do you think of Daphne Joy accusing 50 Cent of rape and abuse? What about him continuing to put her on blast online after it was discovered that she’s named in Lil Rod’s lawsuit against Diddy? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
As is often the case with those behind the scenes, Ethiopia Habtemariam is not a name many are familiar with. However, the 44-year-old has been actively working in the music industry since she was a teenager in the ‘90s. Over the years, she rose through the ranks and came to command much respect and admiration, eventually becoming the CEO of the renowned Motown Records.
However, Habtemariam’s name is now linked to Diddy’s infamous case. As the music mogul remains under investigation following the wave of allegations made against him by Rodney Jones, it’s anyone’s guess how the former Motown CEO is involved. Nonetheless, in an amended complaint filed to the court, Ethiopia Habtemariam reportedly agreed to testify in Jones’ lawsuit about Diddy’s The Love Album: Off The Grid. Court documents reveal that Habtemariam entered an agreement with Jones to “dismiss all claims” against the Motown CEO in the suit “without prejudice,” NBC reports. While we wait for the story to unfold, here’s what we know about Ethiopia Habtemariam.
Born on September 24, 1979, Ethiopia Habtemariam is an Ethiopian-American businesswoman and music executive. She was born in Berkeley, California, where she spent her early years and developed an interest in pursuing a career in the music industry. Not one to let her dreams die, she decided to act upon this desire, and very early too.
At the age of 14 in 1994, Habtemariam bagged a coveted internship at the renowned LaFace Records. That marked the beginning of her illustrious career in the music industry. While interning at LaFace, then-16-year-old Habtemariam wrote a letter to Sylvia Rhone who was the CEO of Elektra Records at the time. In the letter, the aspiring music executive expressed her awe and admiration for Rhone, a Black woman in such a powerful position. Several years down the line, Ethiopia Habtemariam would come to achieve a similar feat herself.
The Rise Of Ethiopia Habtemariam
By the end of her four-year internship at LaFace Records, Habtemariam had gained considerable knowledge and experience. Soon after, she began working with Universal Music Group. In subsequent years, she grew and maintained a steady upward trajectory. Eventually, in 2011, Motown Records hired and named Ethiopia Habtemariam as its Senior Vice President. In 2014, she was promoted to President of Motown Records, before topping it all off with a promotion to CEO in 2021.
On November 29, 2022, however, she announced that she would be leaving Motown Records after serving as President for eight years. For her impact and undeniable contributions, Habtemariam made it into Billboard’s 30 Under 30, and 40 Under 40 lists. Additionally, in 2023, she made it into the publication’s Power 100 list as well. Before leaving Motown Records, she helped bring Diddy onto the label for a one-album deal, which she’s willing to testify about in Lil Rod’s lawsuit.
Over the course of her career, the impact of Ethiopia Habtemariam has reverberated across artists, genres, and labels. She has worked with many notable artists, including Ne-Yo, Stevie Wonder, and BJ the Chicago Kid, among many others. One of her most significant contributions to the industry is her unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. Altogether, Habtemariam has been known to embody the spirit of excellence and empowerment. For years, many have regarded her as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring executives and changemakers alike.
Fans have been reacting on social media throughout the day to Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones accusing Yung Miami of drug trafficking in a recent legal filing from his lawsuit against Diddy. He claimed that Diddy’s alleged drug mule, Brendan Paul, had the City Girls rapper fetch the drug “tuci,” described as “pink cocaine” and bring it from Miami to Virginia for Something in the Water Festival.
“Remember when y’all were gagging over yung miami getting 200k monthly ‘girlfriend allowance’ whole time shawty is a sèx worker. She really thought she’s made it but in actual fact she’s a mule for a certain lifestyle. Oh, caresha please,” one user posted on Twitter. Another wrote: “Yung Miami has told us TIME AND TIME AGAIN in many songs and many interviews that she will do ANYTHING as long as a man is paying her a lot of money INCLUDING DIDDY and y’all over there shocked bout the law documents??? Why?”
Diddy & Yung Miami Attend “The Love Album: Off The Grid” Release Party
The latest accusations come after Homeland Security officers raided Diddy’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami, earlier this week. Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, addressed the situation in a statement the following day. “Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences,” he explained. “There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated. Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.” Yung Miami reacted to fans asking for her whereabouts on Twitter afterward. “Right here what’s up?” she wrote.
Fans React To Lil Rod’s Yung Miami Accusations
Check out a round-up of some of the reactions from fans on social media below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Yung Miami and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
Uncle Luke says he would always leave early when partying with Diddy and that he wasn’t trying to find out what would go on at his place after hours. Reflecting on his relationship with the disgraced industry veteran, Luke recalled his parties during an appearance on the We In Miami podcast.
“I would go to the party and leave early,” he said. “I’m sorry. I don’t know what goes on after hours but I wasn’t trying to find out. I know my place.” He also claimed French Montana sampled his song “I Wanna Rock” without permission and that Diddy invited him to appear in the “Pop That” music video in response.
Uncle Luke Appears On “Salute The Sample” On SiriusXM’s Rock The Bells Radio
Luke isn’t the only artist who has said they felt uncomfortable partying with Diddy too late at night. Prior to the maelstrom of allegations against the Bad Boy mogul, 50 Cent said he doesn’t attend “Puff Parties.” “Nuh uh,” he said on stage at a concert. “That n***a hug you from the front and the back at the same time? F*ck you talkin’ ’bout? I mean, if you into that, you into that. I’m fine with it. I’m just saying this ain’t my motherf*ckin’ kind of party, I’m uncomfortable. I think I belong in the girl’s bathroom.” Check out Luke’s comments on Diddy below.
Luke’s comments come after Homeland Security raided Diddy’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday. The incident was reportedly part of a broader investigation into various sex trafficking allegations against him. Be on the lookout for further updates on Uncle Luke and the allegations against Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
Wack 100 says he hopes Diddy was able to get rid of the alleged evidence in his houses before Homeland Security raided his properties on Monday. He made the wish for Meek Mill’s sake on Instagram. In the latest lawsuit plaguing Diddy, producer Lil Rod accuses the Bad Boy mogul of bragging about sleeping with a rapper who fans believe to be Meek.
“For Meek Mill’s sake I hope Diddy no Diddy got rid of those photos & tapes,” Wack wrote in his post. He added in the caption: “@tip I hope you didn’t do this to #Diddy. ‘CallTIP not T.I.P, but WE-TIP.’” Fans in the comments section labeled his jokes disrespectful. “This isn’t funny bro. This is involving his children man!” one wrote. Another commented: “Dude you really the biggest hater and it’s sad.”
The raids on Diddy’s properties were carried out by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York, HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and local law enforcement. They are related to an investigation into sex trafficking in the Southern District of New York. Diddy was reportedly aboard a flight from California to Antigua at the time. Check out Wack 100’s jokes about the incident below.
Diddy has yet to comment on the raids but has denied the allegations against him on several occasions in recent months. Be on the lookout for further updates on the fallout from the case against Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
Federal law enforcement agents reportedly raided Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday as a part of an investigation into the numerous sex trafficking allegations he’s faced in recent months. TMZ cites a police source that says the case is based out of the Southern District of New York. FOX 11 recorded aerial footage of the incident that is circulating on social media. In that footage, Diddy’s sons Justin and King Combs appear to be in handcuffs. It’s unclear whether Diddy was on the premises.
In a statement provided to TMZ, a Homeland Security Investigations representative explained: “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.”
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Diddy has yet to comment on the situation but has denied the allegations against him on multiple occasions in the past. In December, he wrote on Instagram in all-caps: “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, I HAVE SAT SILENTLY AND WATCHED PEOPLE TRY TO ASSASSINATE MY CHARACTER, DESTROY MY REPUTATION AND MY LEGACY. SICKENING ACCUSATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AGAINST ME BY INDIVIDUALS LOOKING FOR A QUICK PAYDAY. LET ME BE ABSOLUTELY CLEAR. I DID NOT DO ANY OF THE AWFUL THINGS BEING ALLEGED. I WILL FIGHT FOR MY NAME, MY FAMILY AND FOR THE TRUTH. SEAN DIDDY COMBS.” Check out footage of the police raid on Diddy’s property in L.A. below.
Police Raid Diddy’s Home In L.A.
Producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones is one of the latest former associates of Diddy to file a lawsuit against him with accusations of sexual misconduct. He’s also facing an allegation that he gang-raped a woman 20 years ago in a New York City recording studio when she was just 17. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
Cam’ron and Mase discussed the trend of saying “No Diddy” in replacement of “pause” during the latest episode of their talk show, It Is What It Is. The new saying comes in reference to the high number of sexual misconduct allegations the Bad Boy mogul is facing. The conversation arose while catching up on each other’s weekend at the start of the show.
“How did y’all feel about the weekend?” Mase asks Cam’ron. “They changed the term for ‘pause.’” Cam laughs and says: “I was wondering how you felt about that.” Mase and Diddy have famously had beef for a number of years. Cam adds: “You know why, ’cause I knew that last week and I was like, ‘I’m not gon’ be first.’ I said, ‘This is really a Betha call. ’Cause I didn’t want you to think I was coming at you, pause, no type of way. If I said it first, I didn’t want you to think I was trying to offend you. I ain’t trying to be funny but that’s what’s going on out there. How do you feel about it?” Mase admitted that the new phrase doesn’t have the same ring to it as “pause.”
Producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones is one of the latest former associates of Diddy to levy allegations against him. In a legal filing obtained by XXL, earlier this week, Rod accused Diddy of harassing his 8-year-old daughter. Rod initially sued Diddy for sexual assault and harassment back in February. He says he lived with Diddy at the music industry veteran’s homes in Los Angeles, New York, and Florida while contributing to The Love Album: Off the Grid.
Cam’ron & Mase On The New Term For “Pause”
Check out Cam’ron and Mase’s latest remarks on the lawsuits above. Be on the lookout for further updates on the fallout from Diddy’s allegations on HotNewHipHop.
According to new legal documents obtained by AllHipHop, musician Rodney Jones Jr. (also known as Lil Rod) recently claimed that Diddy is harassing this family. Moreover, this is due to the lengthy sexual assault lawsuit that the former hit the latter with earlier this year, and Rod claims Puff has gone to great lengths to silence his story. This includes fabricating and pushing defamatory TMZ stories about Rodney through mediators and sending associates to threaten and intimidate his eight-year-old daughter, his child’s mother, and his past marital partners. In addition, he also accused the Bad Boy mogul of trying to make him swap his representative in court for one that is closer to the executive and businessman’s camp.
Furthermore, it’s important to note that these new claims, and all other accusations against Diddy, remain unconfirmed and speculative. While none of these lawsuits have been resolved, excluding the Cassie settlement and other legal moves, Lil Rod still maintains that he, his family, and his associates experienced fear with these alleged threats and pressure tactics, prompting them to file a police report. But that’s not all Rodney Jones Jr. did in this new legal move. He also levied complaints with the state bars of California, New Jersey, and New York concerning Sean Combs.
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Also, Lil Rod reportedly dropped all charges against Ethiopia Habtemariam, former Motown CEO, based on a March 21 agreement. Similarly, he also dismissed his claims against Chalice Recording Studio “without prejudice,” court docs read. This leaves the door open for a refiling around these accusations in the studio’s home of Los Angeles. As for the other folks involved in this lawsuit against Diddy, they remain in orbit and could face legal scrutiny and conviction.
Meanwhile, the New York star continues to deny any and all allegations, while the plaintiff’s attempts to meet with music industry and record label representatives remain fruitless. We’ll see whether there are any other big developments when it comes to this legal embattlement in the coming weeks. Surely, something big has to happen this year that will reveal the next chapter in this story. With that in mind, come back to HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Diddy.