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Diddy Returns to Instagram with Private Jet Flex: ‘No Place Like Home’

July 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Diddy has returned to social media. Hitting Instagram, the embattled Bad Boy mogul shared a video of him boarding his Combs Air private jet, dapping up staff as he climbs the stairs.

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In yet another lawsuit, Diddy is accused of forcing a former porn star into sexual acts at his annual party in the Hamptons. According to Page Six, the former adult star, Adria English, says she was contracted as a “go-go dancer” after meeting Diddy with her boyfriend, who auditioned as a model for Sean Jean.

English, who went by the alias Omunique, was Anthony Gallo’s girlfriend, and he stated he would get the Sean John job if English worked for the Hamptons party. English noted at the first party that she was not forced to engage in sex, but in the years following, it changed.

At another party, she was informed to wear a black dress, which is believed to be a sign she was a “sex trafficekd sex worker.” She stated she was forced to sleep with Jacob Arabov, known in the industry as Jacob the Jeweler.

“At the end of the night, Defendant Combs, personally congratulated Plaintiff for following his directives with Defendant Jacob and a job well done,” the lawsuit states.

English stated she went along with the request out of fear of her safety and future job options for her and her boyfriend.

Additionally, English stated she was sexually assaulted at Diddy’s Miami parties. She eventually separated from Diddy in 2009 but was blackballed from future work opportunities.

The requested damages in the lawsuit are unspecified.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Under Federal Criminal Investigation

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, is under federal criminal investigation. Earlier this year, Homeland Security agents raided Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami. Now, insiders have confirmed that federal authorities in the Southern District of New York have notified Combs’ legal team about the ongoing investigation. Sources revealed that a federal grand jury is currently hearing evidence, although no charges appear imminent at this time. Both the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Combs’ lawyers have declined to comment on the situation.

CBS News reported that while Combs is a subject of the investigation, there is no indication that prosecutors are seeking an indictment from the grand jury. Legal experts note that being a subject of an investigation implies involvement within the scope of the inquiry, but does not necessarily mean charges will be brought against him.

The allegations continue to raise questions about whether Diddy will faces any criminal charges.

Thoughts?

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Diddy Is Being Sued Again, This Time By A Former Porn Star For Allegations Of Sex Trafficking

July 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been named in a slew of lawsuits claiming sexual impropriety by the music mogul, and it seems new allegations keep cropping up. Today, another lawsuit was reportedly filed by a woman — a former porn star — who says she was forced into prostitution at Diddy’s now-infamous “white parties,” according to TMZ.

Adria English, who went by Omunique, says that after meeting Diddy in 2004 while accompanying her then-boyfriend to a modeling audition for Diddy’s clothing brand, Sean Jean, they were both propositioned by Diddy, who she says told him he’d get the job in exchange for oral sex. While he refused, another Diddy associate supposedly offered him the job if he could convince Adria to work as a go-go dancer for one of Diddy’s parties.

After working a few more parties, where she says she was encouraged to drink laced beverages, she says Diddy paid her an extra $1,000 to have sex with Jacob Arabov — better known as Jacob The Jeweler. She says after this, she was “passed off” to other people at Diddy’s parties, with Diddy threatening to blackball her and her boyfriend from the industry if she didn’t comply — which he eventually did when she returned to California. She’s named event curator Tamiko Thomas as a co-defendant, saying she helped facilitate the alleged sex trafficking.

Diddy’s a defendant in a number of lawsuits, beginning with him being sued by Cassie for abuse late last year.

Shyne Criticized For Not Paying Off Settlement To 1999 Shooting Victim

July 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shyne’s career was permanently disrupted in 1999. The rapper and heir apparent to Biggie was arrested and sentenced to a decade in prison for shooting a woman named Natania Reuben. Shyne has continued to release music, but his legacy is defined by this incident. Calling it a complicated legacy, however, is an understatement. Reuben claims that Shyne did not actually shoot her, but won a settlement against the rapper for his involvement in the incident. A settlement that he’s apparently yet to pay.

Natania Reuben blasted Shyne during an interview on The Art of Dialogue. She not only called the rapper names, but declared that he still owed her money. “Shyne did not shoot me because he didn’t, but Shyne is a con artist,” she claimed. “Everybody’s like, ‘Oh, we know Shyne was innocent.’ No, you don’t know… Because he’s far from innocent.” The concept that Shyne is “innocent” is something the rapper has been quick to put forth after his release. He told Chanel 5 Belize that he took the fall for artists who were more powerful than him. Reuben dismissed this narrative as being the rapper’s attempt at political power in his native country.

Shyne Has Maintained His Innocence In The Shooting

“He’s going to jockey off of me,” the shooting victim asserted. “Saying Shyne didn’t shoot me to try to leverage himself to get that prime minister seat. You ain’t nothing but a penny Annie Shyer, a shady car salesman, a dressed-up fraud, a liar.” Worse, still, according to Reuben, the rapper has yet to make good on his financial responsibilities. The victim claimed that the rapper is driving a Maybach around Belize, yet has not paid her what she is owed. “You still owe me money,” Reuben added. “In the settlement, Shyne was responsible… He didn’t have the money to pay [then].”

Natania Reuben was paid $1.8M by Diddy, however, after the incident. It was a sizable amount, but it also prompted decades of alleged harassment against Reuben at the mogul’s behest. The victim claimed that Diddy flattened the tires on her vehicle on several occasions. “Not only did he pew pew me in the face,” she stated. “He also set off a course of harassment against me for the past 24 years.” Diddy has repeatedly denied these claims.

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Diddy Spotted Whitewater Rafting in Wyoming

July 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While many of his peers were preparing for the BET Awards over the weekend, Diddy was laying low hundreds of miles away in one of the places most people would least expect to see him- Jackson, Wyoming.

Despite facing numerous lawsuits, a federal investigation, and the fallout from the recently resurfaced video of him assaulting Cassie in 2016, the embattled rapper appeared to be enjoying himself at one of the most scenic rafting spots in the nation in a video obtained by TMZ.

The disgraced mogul is seen with two friends and a guide on what appears to be a Class II rapid. River classifications are graded on a scale of I to VI with class I being smooth, flat, calm water and Class VI is the most difficult and requires special certification. (Anything above Class III also usually requires protective headgear.) According to the river company’s website (which can be seen on the side of the boat), the trip was likely eight miles long and took place on the Snake River just outside of Jackson, Wyoming (which is most well-known for being the home of the Jackson Hole Ski Resort).

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Today In Hip Hop History: Puff Daddy And The Family Released Their Only Album ‘No Way Out’ 27 Years Ago

July 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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On this date in 1997, the Hip Hop mogul formerly known as Puff Daddy, put an album together with the entire Bad Boy Hip Hop roster and dubbed them “The Family” and released the label’s only collaborative effort, Puff Daddy and The Family’s No Way Out on the Bad Boy imprint.

Less than a year after the untimely death of the Notorious B.I.G., Diddy, who was then known as “Puff Daddy”, along with Ma$e, Black Rob, Loon and a few other Bad Boys for this monumental album.

The Grammy Award winning album went platinum in one year’s time with the help from tracks like “All About The Benjamins (Remix)”, “Been Around The World” and “I’ll Be Missing You” featuring Phil Collins, dedicated to the late executive producer of the album and co-architect of the Bad Boy legacy, Notorious B.I.G.

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Did Lady Gaga Force Diddy’s Law Firm To Drop Him?

June 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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As one of the world’s most recognizable pop stars, Lady Gaga has built a grand stage for championing causes close to her.

The “Poker Face” singer has spoken out in support of transgender rights, same-sex marriage, and more. Mother Monster also has slammed thing such as online bullying.

According to reports, Lady Gaga recently used her voice to get Diddy dropped from his New York law firm due to his ongoing sexual violence allegations. But that’s only partly true. Continue below for clarity.

Did Lady Gaga Force Diddy’s Law Firm To Drop Him?

Diddy (real name Sean Combs) is facing a mountain of legal issues. The former Revolt TV mogul has been named in several lawsuits that allege sexual assault, abuse, battery, and more, included in that pile are fillings from Cassie and Lil Rod. So, was Combs dropped as a client by a law firm he retained? According to Page Six, the answer is yes.

A spokesperson from Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks, exclusively confirmed that the New York firm no longer represent Combs. However, they denied Lady Gaga was involved in the decision to cut ties with Combs.

“The decision to part ways with Mr. Combs was proactively made by the partners in the firm a number of months ago, as they felt it was the right thing to do,” said the rep. “The report that the decision was the result of client pressure just isn’t true.”

Where did the rumor come from? On June 27, News Nation Now claimed to have received inside information regarding the matter.

“Lady Gaga said she was leaving (the firm) if they didn’t drop Diddy,” a source told the platform. “And she’s too big to lose.”

But this off the record exchange has since been refuted by someone close to Lady Gaga. “That convo never happened,” the contact told Page Six.

Miami Beach Has Officially Rescinded ‘Sean Diddy Combs Day,’ According To Reports

June 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy (real name Sean Combs) has been stripped of yet another public recognition. Last month, New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams and the Key to the City of New York committee demanded that Diddy return his honor.

Now, officials in Miami Beach are taking matters into their own hands. According to the Miami Herald, on June 27, the city wide celebration, Sean Diddy Combs Day, was formally rescinded.

In 2016, then Mayor Philip Levine and the City Commission announced the decision to recognize, October 13, as the vanity holiday during the 3rd Revolt Music Conference. At the root of the decision to defunct the day, representatives cited the graphic video, in which Diddy is seen assaulting his ex-girlfriend and former Bad Boy Records singer Cassie.

The governing body behind the decision, the Miami Beach Commission, released a statement shortly after.

“Upon reflection, the Mayor and City Commission have determined that recognizing October 13, 2016 as ’Sean Diddy Combs Day’ is no longer in harmony with the City’s values of safety,” read the note. “Community well-being, and respect, and wish to rescind the proclamation.”

Diddy has not issued a statement regarding the matter.

Although Diddy is not a native of Miami Beach, he does own property in the city and has spent a great deal of time between there and his other home in Los Angeles. In March, both properties were raided by Homeland Security, reportedly in connection with a sex trafficking investigation. During the Los Angeles raid, Diddy’s sons Justin and Christian were supposedly detained by officials, then later released.

Through his legal representatives, Diddy has maintained his innocence of any wrongdoing.

Diddy Day In Miami Has Been Canceled

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy has been embroiled in all sorts of controversies as of late. Overall, he was accused of sexual assault and sex trafficking by his ex, Cassie. Since that time, Diddy has received various other allegations and lawsuits. Furthermore, he has had numerous endorsements taken away from him. Anyone who was associated with the mogul has distanced themselves from him. Moreover, it seems like there isn’t much he can do or say to change the narrative.

Recently, Diddy lost his “Diddy Day” in Miami beach. According to a report from the Miami Herald, Diddy Day typically goes down on October 13th. However, due to his allegations, they are revoking this. Overall, this news comes amid the artist’s key to New York being revoked. Although it is rare for this kind of thing to happen, Mayor Eric Adams believes it was necessary.

Diddy Is Losing His Endorsements

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 22: Sean Combs attends the ‘Killing Them Softly’ Premiere during 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

“The Key to the City of New York is presented to individuals whose service to the public and the common good rises to the highest level of achievement, and who act as a model for fellow and future New Yorkers,” Mayor Eric Adams wrote.. “After internal deliberations, the Key to the City of New York committee recommended nullifying and rescinding Mr. Combs’ Key. I have accepted their recommendation, and am requesting that Mr. Combs immediately return his Key to the City to New York City Hall, Office of the Mayor.”

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