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Ray J Claims Celebs Are Paying Off Alleged Victims to Avoid Lawsuits Associated with Diddy

November 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ray J claims some of Diddy’s friends and associates are willing to pay off alleged victims to remain quiet.

According to TMZ, Ray J appears in the new Tubi doc, The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak-Offs, where he believes some high-profile celebs are throwing money at the accusations.

Attorney Tony Buzbee, who has sent letters to celebrities asking for settlements to dismiss possible lawsuits, is also present in the document.

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Houston attorney Tony Buzbee previously announced he is representing more than 120 individuals, including 25 minors, who accuse Bad Boy Entertainment CEO Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of severe and abusive misconduct. During a press conference held in Texas, Buzbee revealed that his clients have come forward with allegations ranging from physical abuse to claims of sexual misconduct.

Among the most alarming accusations are those from individuals who were minors at the time of the alleged incidents. The accusations have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, given Combs’ influential status in music and business. However, the details of the claims remain largely undisclosed as legal proceedings are yet to begin.

In response, Diddy has vehemently denied the accusations. According to ABC 7 NY, Combs’ attorney, Erica Wolff, released a statement addressing the escalating situation:

“Mr. Combs emphatically and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors,” Wolff said. “He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court if and when claims are filed and served, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation.”

Wolff also referred to the growing controversy as a “reckless media circus” and stated that Diddy is prepared to contest any claims brought against him in court.

Despite Diddy’s denial, the public attention surrounding the case continues to intensify. Buzbee, known for his high-profile legal work, has taken on the case with a promise to seek justice for the alleged victims, emphasizing that many of the accusers have faced significant trauma.

As of now, no formal legal complaints have been filed, but the possibility of a court battle looms on the horizon. Both sides have expressed their readiness to present their cases, setting the stage for what could be a highly publicized legal showdown. With the number of accusers and the nature of the allegations, this case could have major implications not only for Diddy but also for the entertainment industry as a whole.

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Diddy’s Sexual Assault Allegations Didn’t ‘Taint’ The Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take,’ Says Sting

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Diddy is entangled in a mountain of legal woes. The former head of Revolt TV has been accused of sex trafficking, sexual assault, abuse, and more. Since the allegations surfaced many industry insiders have attempted to create distance from him as not to be found guilty (in the public’s eyes) by association.

Yesterday (November 11), Sting did just that when asked about the controversy surrounding Diddy. During an interview with LA Times, Sting shut down the idea that The Police’s hit “Every Breath You Take” has been soiled as a result of Diddy.

When asked if the band’s famed smash, which was sampled by Diddy for the Notorious B.I.G. tribute track “I’ll Be Missing You” featuring Faith Evans and 112, was tainted Sting rejected the notion.

“No,” he said. “I mean, I don’t know what went on [with Diddy]. But it doesn’t taint the song at all for me. It’s still my song.”

The interview argued with Sting’s response, saying: “And people still love to hear it.”

“Absolutely,” chimed Sting.

Given that The Police’s “Every Breathe You Take” was already a chart-topping global smash back in 1983 and has maintained critically praise over the decades, Sting seems to have a point in many supporters eyes.

Ray J Claims He Was the Target of a Shooting: ‘Just Tried to Kill Me’

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ray J Says Diddy Needs a 'Public Whipping' For Cassie Abuse

Ray J is pissed. Hitting Instagram, Ray J revealed that someone attempted to kill him. But he did not reveal an identity. Simply stating, “N—as just tried to shoot me. Just tried to kill me, n—a. You want me to apologize, n—a. F— you.”

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It’s been a wild time for Ray J lately. Earlier this month, he confirmed an encounter between him and Diddy’s sons. Earlier in the week, TMZ detailed an incident at a Halloween party where Diddy’s sons were about to fight Ray J.

The three Combs sons, Christian, Quincy, and Justin, were at Tara Electra’s Unruly Agency Halloween bash on Halloween, and it truly almost got unruly. The Combs clan saw Ray J outside the party, as he was with Amber Rose and his manager, David Weintraub. The trio surrounded Ray J, upset about his comments about Diddy.

As the altercation escalated, with Christian and Justin reportedly eager to fight, Chris Brown, who was nearby in his car, allegedly diffused the situation and ran over to break up the fight.

After Breezy, others stepped in to prevent the incident from escalating. TMZ sources reveal this is not the first altercation between Ray J and Diddy’s sons.

Ray J spoke on the incident with Wack 100, saying, “I tried to talk some sense into what happened. Luckily, the homie Chris was there.”

Ray J claims it was eight people in the Combs party when they approached him. You can hear it all below.

Ray J tells Wack 100 that he almost got into an altercation with Diddy’s sons Quincy, Justin and Christian and reveals that Chris Brown had to step in to diffuse the situation.
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— XXL Magazine (@XXL) October 30, 2024

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6ix9ine To Stay Isolated From Diddy In Jail While Rapper Awaits Release

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The infamous rainbow-haired rapper, Tekashi 6ix9ine, is currently in jail, with his location being the MDC in Brooklyn. The Metropolitan Detention Center is also where Diddy is as well, but both have very different futures ahead of them. As most of you know, the music mogul could receive a life sentence if found guilty of his sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Things still are not ideal for the Bushwick, Brooklyn rapper either, but he at least will be “out of custody” sooner than later. We say that because 6ix9ine’s several violations of his previous supervised release cost him some surveillance of varying degree.

As of today, TMZ Hip Hop has learned about his sentence, and it will include 30 more days in prison. Then, after that is a month of home incarceration. Third will be another month of looser home detention. Finally, 6ix9ine will have to go through a month of curfew before being completely free. With this timeline, the controversial hitmaker will be all set before the first third of 2025 is over.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 27: Tekashi 6ix9ine hosts the Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff at MAD CLUB Wynwood on May 27, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

Something else we have come around to is that during these 30 days at the MDC, he will not be in the same section as Diddy. In fact, he’s been isolated completely from him. This makes sense, though, as both are major figures in music and celebrities usually get the rest of inmates excited but not in the way you may think. TMZ Hip Hop says they were originally hearing rumors that both artists were in the same area when Tekashi was initially admitted.

Obviously, those are not true now. Finally, this report from the outlet reveals that the “GUMMO” MC is extremely unhappy at one of the most chaotic jails in the United States. However, he is happy that things are wrapping up at the MDC. It will be interesting to see if 6ix9ine will be able to follow the rules of his impending release.

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Diddy Receives Court Hearing Date For His Latest Bail Package

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Over this past weekend, Diddy and his representation filed a new motion for yet another bail package. So far, every time they have attempted to free the music mogul has failed miserably. He remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) and faces a grave life behind bars if found guilty. Still, his legal team remains optimistic, especially as it pertains to this latest and greatest bail offer. It’s similar to past ones with it containing a $50 million bond and constant surveillance to avoid any sort of issues or violations.

However, where this one differs is that Diddy’s defense pointed to some older cases of similar severity. One was a sex trafficking case involving a CEO and who had someone intimidating witnesses with the alleged victims being younger men. In addition, a bail package was sent forward and that included a $10 million bond for the CEO and $500K for his alleged accomplice. Obviously, the sum of money is much lower in that example, but Diddy’s team is arguing the gist of it is close enough.

Meghann Cuniff Has The Details For Diddy’s Court Date

Just in: The next bailing hearing for Sean “Diddy” Combs will be Friday, November 22 at 2 p.m. in Manhattan.

Prosecutors’ opposition to his new motion is due this Friday the 15th. pic.twitter.com/NaBiru7ZIk

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) November 12, 2024

With that background information in mind, we now have an important update. According to Meghann Cuniff, she has discovered that a hearing for the bailing is scheduled and coming soon. To be exact, it will be on Friday, November 22 at 2 p.m in Manhattan. With that said, prosecutors have until this Friday, November 15 to send in their documents that argue against it.

Overall, it’s another important moment for Diddy and one that could swing this case in decent fashion. Obviously, the odds are stacked against him. Previously, the court felt he was too much of a flight risk essentially to just be let go on bond. There’s a great chance those words are said again, but only time will tell.

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[WATCH] Diddy Party Guest Speaks About Minors Being Present At Freak Offs

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With the release of TMZ‘s ‘The Downfall Of Diddy: Inside The Freak Offs’, a woman who has identified herself has a guest at one of Diddy’s infamous “freak offs”, claims that there were minors present these supposedly adult-only parties.

Tanea Wallace, an aspiring singer-songwriter, alleges that she was flown from Los Angeles to Miami by a Saudi Prince in order to attend one of Diddy’s freak offs. Wallace can be seen on the most recent TMZ episode of the Diddy saga speaking in detail about people having sexual relations in groups who were visibly high on drugs and alcohol.

See Wallace’s full interview on TMZ’s The Downfall Of Diddy: Inside The Freak Offs’ HERE

Wallace says that these sorts of adult activities were going on all night until the early hours of the next morning.

The most shocking subject in her claims was seeing “little people” dressed like Harajuku Barbies, but says that they were almost hidden by a wall of adults.

It is unclear as to whether or not Wallace will be testifying in the trial or if her claims will prompt new charges for the disgraced Bad Boy, but these allegations certainly give the federal authorities more leverage in their sex trafficking case.

Diddy’s federal trial is scheduled for May 2025. TheSource.com will provide more details about the trial as they develop.

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[WATCH] J. Lo Criticized By Elon Musk Over Relationship With Diddy

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In an exclusive interview with Joe Rogan on The Joe Rogan Experience, tycoon and lifestyle figure Elon Musk slammed singer/actress Jennifer Lopez for not “warning” people in the industry about her former beau, Diddy.

Musk started with Lopez’s comments about President-elect Donald Trump and his statements about the island of Puerto Rico to which the Tesla founder responded with her personal relationship with the troubled music mogul from 1998 to 2001.

Musk said, “J.Lo was like his ex-girlfriend, and now all of a sudden, she’s warning people about Trump. How many people did she warn about Diddy? Oh, zero. Maybe we shouldn’t trust her opinion.” He went on to say, “People in the music entertainment industry had to know that Diddy was, like, abusing, you know, kids basically, and yet they still fed him kids. Where’s the accountability?”

Lopez has yet to comment on the federal sex trafficking case that Diddy currently faces nor has she made an public statements about the Cassie assault video, which led to the impending chargers.

Mush also referenced Diddy after Eminem’s support of Kamala Harris at a rally in Detroit, saying on X, “Yet another Diddy party participant.”

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Sting Says He Will Continue To Perform Iconic Song That Diddy Once Sampled

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sting doesn’t care about “No Diddy.” The Sean “Diddy” Combs and the legendary singer’s 90s classic paid tribute to the late rap icon Notorious B.I.G. and became one of the biggest songs ever. The former Police frontman shared with the L.A. Times that he will continue to perform their collaboration at his concerts regardless of Diddy’s legal drama. After the assault video featuring his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, the Bad Boy Records founder is enmeshed in a ton of sexual assault cases. Sting hesitantly dismissed the idea, asserting, “I don’t know what went on [with Diddy]… but it doesn’t taint the song at all for me. It’s still my song.”.

“I’ll Be Missing You” samples the Police classic “Every Breathe You Take.” It was previously reported that Sting makes $5k a day in royalties from Diddy’s No Way Out track. The award-winning hip-hop track features Bad Boy alum Faith Evans and 112. Sting and Diddy performed the song in a memorable 1997 MTV Music Awards moment. The performance honored Biggie Smalls.

Sting Ain’t Gonna Stop Singing “I’ll Be Missing You,” So Take That, Take That

The track’s enduring legacy has taken on renewed interest as Diddy’s music experiences a resurgence, partly driven by nostalgia and streaming popularity. Christian “King” Combs, Diddy’s son, has embraced his father’s legacy, filling his Instagram account with nostalgic videos and throwbacks to his father’s golden years in music. The tribute is a reminder of Diddy’s indelible mark on hip-hop—and how music can transcend both generations and individual struggles. In 1997, the song held number one on the Billboard charts for 11 consecutive weeks.

The legendary collaboration continues to produce high-volume streaming across all platforms. Outside of “I’ll Be Missing You,” the classic has been used in passionate moments in film and television. Swae Lee is among others who have used the song. Diddy’s federal trial begins in May. The mogul has over a dozen lawsuits regarding sexual assault, sex trafficking, and rape.

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Diddy’s Former Bodyguard Files $100 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Rape Accuser

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

One of the many things people are learning about Diddy’s debacle is that not many are safe. Anyone who has come in contact with him in some form seems to be tangled up in his allegations. Overall, the entire thing is messy beyond belief, especially with new lawsuits coming in every other day it feels. It’s truly hard to decipher which alleged victim actually has real proof in their documents. But Diddy’s alleged past decisions are affecting him and his loved ones, and also those have been associated with him. That’s proven to be the case here, as a former bodyguard of Diddy’s is now having to legally retaliate with a suit of his own.

According to AllHipHop, Joseph Sherman, the ex-employee of the Bad Boy Records founder, is seeking $100 million in emotional distress and defamation from Thalia Graves. She accused both Sherman and Diddy of rape back in 2001 at the aforementioned label’s studio. Additionally, Graves alleges that the two men filmed the entire act and sold the footage too. However, Sherman claims there’s no way this could have happened. The reason being, he was let go by Diddy in 1999. “Plainly said, the Plaintiff, Joseph Sherman, was not even allowed into Bad Boy records studios or near Sean Combs after 1999.” Meaning, “Consequently, he could not have videotaped or raped Thalia Graves.”

Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Claims That Thalia Graves Feels Betrayed

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Darnell Crosland, who is Sherman’s attorney, added Graves’ allegations are “utterly false and untrue.” Furthermore, Crosland affirms they are, “outrageous, disgusting, and life altering statements and publishings… without any regard for the truth.” Overall, Sherman feels this entire situation has been essentially nonsense, but also “a money grab” on Graves’ part. In an interview with NBC New York last month, he shared some text messages with the outlet that revealed quite a lot.

They show that Graves was willing to not mention him in her suit against Diddy but only if he agreed to be a witness for her. Additionally, she blackmailed him in the process. Her one text read, “My attorneys will leave you out of any proceedings because we have statements that you physically showed over eight people videos of me and you to people in the studio.” Sherman responded, “I don’t know what the f*** you talking about [or] know who the f*** you are.” He again denied not knowing who she was and that he never saw a video of the alleged rape.

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King Combs Promises “Good Energy” After Taking Over Diddy’s Instagram

November 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Combs family has been put through the ringer in 2024. Sean “Diddy” Combs has become the most reviled figure in the music industry. Kim Porter, the late mother of Diddy’s children, has had a fictional memoir published about her life. The children have tried to put on a happy face during this difficult time. King Combs is trying to remedy things on his end through social media. Diddy’s eldest son announced that he will be taking over the mogul’s Instagram in an effort to spread “good energy.”

King Combs made this announcement in the form of a video. The rapper decided to assume control of his father’s social media in an effort to cater to his remaining fans. “It’s King Combs and right now I’m taking over my pop’s Instagram,” he announced. King Combs listed off some of the content he plans on releasing, with the explicit intention of repairing Diddy’s public perception. “We gonna be posting videos, spreading good energy and taking y’all down memory lane,” the rapper noted. “All the positive things he did. So, stay tuned and watch this. Let’s go! We love you pops.”

King Combs Will Take Diddy Fans Down “Memory Lane”

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King Combs has been one of Diddy’s most vocal supporters. He attended each of the Bad Boy founder’s court hearings, and reportedly took the time to read the indictment. He also tried to defend Diddy’s name by nearly getting into an altercation with Ray J. Combs and his brothers confronted R&B singer Ray J at a Halloween party in Los Angeles. Nothing physical took place, however. Ray J’s manager and Chris Brown, of all people, broke things up. “That was an unfortunate incident,” the manager asserted. “It was a great party that got ruined by little kids. Trying to fight a big boy.”

King Combs’ desire to see Diddy’s reputation restored makes sense. There are, however, legal matters that the rapper is dealing with of his own. Combs was accused of sexual assault back in April 2024. The alleged victims claims that she was assaulted by the rapper while working at one of his family’s holiday events in 2022. The lawsuit, which did not reveal the accuser’s name, also alleged sexual harassment and infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit also names Diddy as a defendant.

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