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[WATCH] 2Pac’s Brother Mopreme Shakur Says He’s Not Sure Of Diddy’s Involvement In Rapper’s Death

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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In an exclusive interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Tupac Shakur’s stepbrother Mopreme says that Diddy’s claim that he was not involved in the rap legend’s death might not be 100% true.

On Friday, Piers asked the elder Shakur about the theory of Diddy’s involvement in his brother’s back in 1996, mentioning that Diddy actually called Mopreme back in 2008 and denied any involvement in his little brother’s death.

Mopreme says that he still isn’t convinced that Diddy is completely in the clear when it comes to ‘Pac’s death, saying he told Diddy back in the day the truth of who did it still has not come out, so they needed to wait and see.

In the murder trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who is currently on trial for Tupac’s murder, alleged Diddy implied he’d pay someone to kill 2Pac in an attempt to get a judge to deny Keefe D bail. Davis’ claims came up in court during his trial, prompting the Shakur family to hire Alex Spiro and Christopher Clore to look into the allegations.

Law enforcement says that Diddy has never been a suspect in the case.

TheSource.com will update this story as more details develop.

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New Twist: Prosecutors Collaborating with Feds on Diddy’s Alleged Ties to Tupac’s Murder

October 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In a new development that intertwines two of hip hop’s most infamous names, federal prosecutors investigating Sean “Diddy” Combs are reportedly collaborating with the Clark County District Attorney’s office in Las Vegas, which is overseeing the murder case of rapper Tupac Shakur. This latest revelation comes months after a bombshell was dropped in July, when Los Angeles gang kingpin Keith “Keefe D” Davis, a key figure in Tupac’s 1996 murder, was revealed to be an FBI informant who had linked Diddy to the crime.

According to The Sun, federal investigators have been in discussions with the Las Vegas DA’s office regarding potential connections between Diddy and the murder of Tupac. Keefe D, the only person charged in the assassination, has previously alleged that Diddy offered him $1 million to carry out the hit on Tupac during the height of the East Coast-West Coast rap feud. This explosive claim, which Keefe D has made in police interviews and media appearances, has never been fully corroborated by other gang members or supported by solid evidence. Diddy has long denied any involvement and has never been charged in connection to the murder.

The ongoing federal investigation into Diddy is reportedly linked to broader gangland activities, and the same investigative teams probing Diddy’s federal case are now coordinating with Las Vegas law enforcement. This collaboration aims to explore not only Keefe D’s allegations but also the larger network of criminal activities that may have surrounded Tupac’s murder.

Keefe D’s cooperation with federal authorities initially came to light in July, when he was exposed as an informant providing information on both the Bad Boy Entertainment mogul and the events leading up to Tupac’s untimely death. However, until now, it wasn’t clear that federal investigators were actively involved in liaising with the Las Vegas DA regarding Tupac’s murder.

The 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur remains one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in music history. For decades, conspiracy theories have swirled, with many suggesting that powerful figures in the music industry played a role in the tragic event that occurred on the Las Vegas Strip. With Keefe D’s recent arrest and the revelations surrounding his ties to Diddy, this decades-long mystery may be on the verge of unraveling.

Though no official charges have been filed against Diddy in connection with Tupac’s death, the resurfacing of these claims has ignited fresh speculation and raised serious questions about the music mogul’s potential involvement. For now, both the hip hop community and the public at large remain on edge, awaiting further developments in the case that may finally bring answers to one of rap’s darkest chapters.

As the investigations unfold, one thing is clear: the legacy of Tupac Shakur continues to loom large over the world of hip hop, and the truth about what happened on that fateful night in 1996 may soon come to light.

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Ty Dolla Sign Seemingly Defends Diddy In Leaked ‘FRIED’ Demo

October 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ty Dolla Sign established a reputation for fraternizing with complicated figures when he decided to link up with Kanye West. The R&B singer decided to release two collab albums with West during the wildest and most controversial period of the latter’s career. One of the songs these two worked on was “FRIED,” which appeared on VULTURES 2. A demo version of the song leaked on October 11, however, and it saw Ty Dolla Sign decide to take a very bold stance in favor of another complicated figure: Diddy.

Ty Dolla references the disgraced mogul in a verse that was scrapped from the final version. “Don’t say no Diddy ’round me,” the singer croons over the demo. “That’s my dog.” It’s a genuinely surprising take to dish out on a song in 2024, when public opinion of Diddy could not be lower. Furthermore, Diddy is currently behind bars. He’s awaiting trial on federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, and is facing 15 years to life. Ty Dolla Sign defending Diddy is, as they say on the internet, a choice. Especially given Kanye West’s feelings toward the Bad Boy founder.

Ty Dolla Sign Declared That Diddy Was His “Dog”

Ty Dolla $ign defends Diddy in a new snippet of an early version of ‘FRIED’

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Kanye West has made it clear that he does not co-sign Diddy. He infamously roasted the Bad Boy founder when he appeared on a 2023 episode of Drink Champs. “As far as Meek Mill, Puff Daddy, whoever, none of these n**gas,” he told the hosts. “All of you fake hard n**gas, f**k you!” To make matters even more bold, West accused Diddy of being protected by the feds. “You can’t shoot nobody anyway,” he asserted. “And the reason why you gotta talk is because you did a deal, you f**king fed!”

Ty Dolla Sign has put forth a pretty unified front with West during these tumultuous VULTURES rollouts. Even when West seemingly flew off the handle and made controversial statements. His decision to cape for Diddy is one that has not been met with much praise from the internet. It remains to be seen whether Ty’s scrapped bars will get him in trouble with fans. Best case scenario, though, it’s still a very bad look.

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Diddy’s Lawyer Says Mogul Has Had Difficulty Adjusting to Jail Food

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Diddy remains behind bars after his September arrest. Speaking in court on Thursday (Oct. 10), Diddy’s attorneys revealed the mogul’s biggest adjustment in jail is food quality.

“I think the food’s probably the roughest part of it,” attorney Marc Agnifilio stated on life at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.

According to PEOPLE, Diddy’s food includes a breakfast of cereal, fruit, and a breakfast cake. His 11 a.m. lunch has hamburgers, baked fish, or beef tacos with scrambled eggs and biscuits on the weekend. For dinner, the options are chicken fajitas, pasta, and roast beef. There is also an option of “heart healthy” meals including lentils, tofu, and basked beans.

Diddy, who is charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, will go to trial in May 2025.

At a court hearing in New York on Thursday, the judge in Combs’ federal case set a trial date of May 5, 2025.

According to CNN, Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, was present in the courtroom, as were several of his family members. His ankles were shackled, and he was wearing a loose-fitting tan button-down shirt and khaki pants. Diddy also waved at his family as they sat in the second row.

Prosecutor Emily Johnson said the prosecution anticipates its case could last three weeks. Still, she added that a superseding indictment could affect the length of the trial, meaning additional charges or defendants could be added to the case. Diddy’s legal team, led by Marc Agnifilo, stated he expects the defense to take a week.

Last week, Diddy was visited by his twin daughters and mother at Brooklyn’s MDC. According to TMZ, the family shared time in the visiting area where they could embrace and have a conversation.

Insiders say the twins made the trip from California to see Diddy for the first time since his arrest.

The visit came ahead of a statement by Diddy’s mother, Janice Combs, who referred to his charges as a “public lynching.” Combs expressed her views in a conversation with Page Six.

“It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies,” Janice shared.

“To bear witness what seems to be like a public lynching of my son before he has had the opportunity to prove his innocence is a pain too unbearable to put into words. Like every human being, my son deserves to have his day in court, to finally share his side, and to prove his innocence.”

She added, “I am not here to portray my son as perfect because he is not. He has made mistakes in his past, as we all have.

“My son may not have been entirely truthful about certain things, such as denying he has ever gotten violent with an ex-girlfriend when the hotel’s surveillance showed otherwise.”

You can read more of her statement here.

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Diddy’s Racketeering Trial Has Been Tentatively Scheduled For May 2025

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs for racketeering and sex trafficking has tentatively been scheduled for next spring, according to Rolling Stone. The trial is set to begin on May 5, 2025, with prosecutors saying in a hearing today in a New York courtroom that they will need about three weeks to present their case, and warning that another indictment against Diddy could override the current charges. While accused have the right to a speedy trial, prosecutors say they need time to process evidence recovered in April raids of Diddy’s properties, including 96 electronic devices.

Diddy is currently jailed in the special housing unit of New York’s Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting trial after being denied bail; he’s currently preparing a third appeal with a new legal team, offering $50 million and a long list of restrictions including GPS monitoring and limited communications with anyone who could affect the outcome of the trial. However, two judges so far have agreed that his freedom could present a danger of witness tampering. Meanwhile, Diddy’s defense complained of leaks of sensitive information from law enforcement, such as the hotel security footage of his assault on ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, which could bias a jury against him.

The music mogul is accused of a litany of crimes in the furtherance of his alleged racketeering enterprise, including sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice.” If convicted, he could go to prison for 15 years to life.

Jodeci’s Devante Swing Accused Of “Aiding” Diddy In Teen Girl Rape

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The snowball effect has really been thematic in the Diddy federal racketeering/ sex trafficking saga and now more accusations are piling up with another Bad Boy artists attached to the drama.

Jodeci member/producer Devante Swing has been accused in the rape of a 16-year-old in which DIddy and Guy front man Aaron Hall have already been implicated earlier this year. The rape charge, which allegedly occurred in 1990, has has added Swing to the list of defendants for being in the same room.

The suit, which was obtained by Rolling Stone, states, “Unbeknownst to Ms. Gardner at the time, Defendant Swing was in the room when this assault took place and did not take any steps to prevent this abuse from occurring.” A sworn statement given by a witness also states that Swing was “leaning against the wall or furniture or something, watching whatever Puffy was doing to Liza.[Gardner].”

The R&B producer was reportedly Gardner’s co-guardian at the time of the alleged rape.

The lawsuit claims Swing “had a duty to protect [Gardner] as her parents entrusted him with her safety. He trafficked and or coerced the child [to] travel across state lines from North Carolina to New York and New Jersey with the hidden intention of providing the child with alcohol, and marijuana and prostituting the child to his A&R Combs [Diddy].”

Swing nor any of his representatives have responded to these allegations.

Liza Gardner was one of the first people to file rape charges against Diddy following the very public lawsuit filed by Cassie, which has spawned into the Bad Boy mogul’s current rape, racketeering and sex trafficking charges that he his faced with in federal court.

“At the time Combs assaulted Ms. Gardner, she recalls feeling the side effects of the alcohol. She recalls Combs mounting her, and forcing up her skirt, pulling her underwear to the side and forcefully penetrating her,” her lawsuit says.

Diddy’s attorneys have denied these claims and scoffed them off as a mere “money grab”. Diddy’s trial date has recently been forecasted to take place in April or May of 2025.

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