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Common Explains Why He Won’t Watch Diddy And Cassie Video

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Everyone in the rap world is discussing the newly leaked Diddy and Cassie video, at least, almost everyone is. Over the weekend CNN shared a difficult to watch new clip of hotel security camera footage showing the rap mogul allegedly assaulting Cassie. The video mirrored allegations that Cassie made last year when she sued Diddy, which served as the first of multiple lawsuits that emerged against him in the months following. But not everyone is following the developments so closely.

Recently. TMZ caught up with Common where they asked him a few questions. He kicked the interaction off with an expert dodging of some proposal questions, instead promoting his upcoming album with Pete Rock which is coming this summer. For their next question, the interviewers just assume that he’s been following the developing situation surrounding Diddy. But the “GO!” rapper actually clarifies that he hasn’t seen the video yet. He reveals that he avoids things with negative vibes and instead chooses to focus on positivity. When asked if Diddy should get another chance in music, he pretty humbly suggests that it isn’t his place to judge and that he has no authority on the situation. Check out his full interview below.

Common Isn’t Here For Negative Vibes

Though Common isn’t engaging with the Diddy situation directly, plenty of others are. That’s included numerous incredibly strongly-worded refutations of his apology in particular. Aubrey O’Day has been one of the loudest critics of Diddy and she unsurprisingly had thoughts on his apology. She called is dishonest and pointed out his complete denial of the claims made by Cassie back when there was no video evidence. Charlamagne The God made similar claims about the authenticity of the feelings going into his apology.

What do you think of Common avoiding watching the Diddy and Cassie video that the rap world has been talking about altogether? Do you agree with his philosophy to only focus on things that are bringing a positive energy? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Cam’ron Explains What Went Down During Viral CNN Interview

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cam’ron went viral last night thanks to an appearance he had on CNN. During the appearance, Cam was asked about the situation involving Diddy and Cassie. However, Cam didn’t seem interested in delivering any real answers. Instead, he promoted his Pink Horse Power supplement that is meant to be for male enhancement. It led to a hilarious yet awkward moment that has taken the internet by storm. Furthermore, it has created a debate surrounding whether or not Cam was out of pocket for his comments. Meanwhile, others argue that CNN should have never invited him on.

Today, Cam’ron filmed It Is What It Is, where Mase and Stat Baby were on the edge of their seats, waiting for Cam to explain what went down. As you will hear in the clip below, Cam took issue with the fact that they wanted to have him on to talk about a negative situation. Cam noted that he and Mase are doing positive things for the community, but CNN is not interested in them. The artist noted that if CNN wanted to invite him up for ” the bullshit,” they should have expected bullshit in return.

Cam’ron Speaks

Cam’ron reacts to his CNN appearance last night pic.twitter.com/v4vdN9UXBC

— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) May 21, 2024

Cam did go on to make it clear that he does not support domestic violence, pedophilia, sex trafficking, or anything of the sort. He understands that the Diddy video is “egregious,” and he would never endorse that kind of thing. Regardless, he felt like CNN should have known he would have given a bad interview given his history on shows like 60 Minutes and The O’Reilly Factor.

Let us know what you think about Cam’ron and his appearance on CNN, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that his explanation for giving them bad answers was valid? Do you think news stations will learn their lesson when it comes to Cam? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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CNN Had Cam’ron Talk About Diddy, And The Result Was A Predictable, Hilarious Mess

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

There’s very little funny about the Sean “Diddy” Combs situation lately, but thanks to the cluelessness of CNN’s interview booker, hip-hop fans are having a good chuckle anyway.

Cam’ron, who once gave the world the “You mad” meme after Bill O’Reilly foolishly tried to debate him, delivered another doozy of an interview with Abby Phillips. The result was (predictably) a hilarious mess.

The notoriously elusive Harlem rapper stubbornly refused to give many straight answers about Diddy (“The apology ain’t for me to decide, it’s Cassie… he ain’t do nothin’ to me”), chugged a pre-sex energy drink (“Sorry, I’m going to get some cheeks after this”), and pointed out that his podcast co-host Mase had more experience dealing with Diddy — whom Cam insisted on continuing to call “Puff,” despite Combs changing his nicknames three times since then.

The coup de grâce was Cam plugging the It Is What It Is podcast right before questioning “Who the talent agent for this joint? You think I be sitting around watching what Diddy do? … Who booked me for this joint?”

So Cam’ron went on CNN tonight and it was an absolute disaster pic.twitter.com/xm3tCe9O7N

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 21, 2024

Even better, on today’s episode of It Is What It Is, Cam and Mase addressed the disastrous interview, with Cam complaining that the interview wasn’t about their podcast or philanthropy, but Diddy. “You call me on CNN for the bullsh*t, I’m a give you the bullsh*t,” he proclaimed, while crowing about the free promo.

And you know what? The man makes a pretty good point. The media ignores hip-hop when rappers do positive things, but loves to highlight crimes, shootings, and controversy. Cam’s interview is a good reminder that there are two sides to the coin.

https://twitter.com/ArtOfDialogue_/status/1792896002774434199/video/1

You can watch the full episode of It Is What It Is above.

[WATCH] Cam’ron CNN Interview Goes Left After He Was Asked About Diddy’s Assault Video

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sports host and former Roc-A-Fella rapper Cam’ron appeared on CNN yesterday(May 20) for an interview about the disturbing 2016 video of Diddy assaulting Cassie in the InterContinental Hotel in L.A. and to say that the sit down did not go as planned by the news giant is an understatement.

Newsnight host Abby Phillip didn’t take waste time questioning the Dipset founder about Diddy and whether or not Cam noticed the man in the surveillance video to which Cam sharply responded, “I don’t know him like that. What do you mean did I recognize him? I seen him. What do you mean my experiences?” The interview seemed to take the most unexpected turn when Phillip asked Cam about the Bad Boy mogul’s disgraceful apology video, where Diddy said he was sorry for his actions, but he did not apologize directly to Cassie because their settlement doesn’t allow him to say Cassie’s name in public.

Cam, in a frustrated tone, replied to Phillip, “The apology ain’t for me to decide, it’s for Cassie. He ain’t do nothing for me. What I think about it don’t matter.” In the middle of their banter, Cam takes down a shot of PinkHorsePower, a sexual enhancement drink popular in NYC bodegas, with Cam proudly boasting he was going to get “some cheeks” after downing the shot.

Phillip didn’t make things better when she asked if the rap industry protected DIddy from being held accountable for his heinous actions. In the most embarrassing manner for the network, Cam asked, “Who booked me for this joint?”

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There’s Reportedly A Legal Reason Diddy Didn’t Mention Cassie By Name In His Apology Video

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last week, a hotel security video from 2016 surfaced, and it showed Diddy physically assaulting Cassie. Days later, Diddy shared an apology video, but curiously, he didn’t actually mention Cassie by name in it. That rubbed some the wrong way, but it turns out Diddy may not have even been allowed to say her name.

Back in November, Diddy and Cassie reached a settlement over Cassie’s lawsuit alleging abuse. As TMZ reports, according to “sources familiar with the agreement,” the settlement “includes a very strict NDA, which prevents both of them from speaking about each other in public.”

The publication also relays that Diddy’s attorneys “very closely reviewed his video apology before it was posted,” to make sure it was in compliance with the NDA and didn’t mention Cassie by name, even though Diddy reportedly wanted to address her directly.

Futhermore, Diddy is still facing other lawsuits, so his legal team is reportedly “on edge about him making any public statement.”

So, Cassie may not be able to directly respond to Diddy’s video, but her lawyer did, saying in a statement, “Combs’ most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. When Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday. That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.”

Diddy Couldn’t Say Cassie’s Name During Apology Due To Legal Reasons

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Just a few days ago, Diddy issued an apology after footage of him assaulting Cassie was obtained by CNN. Overall, this footage was from 2016 and it depicts the music mogul chasing after the singer and physically assaulting her. Subsequently, there was a ton of outrage surrounding the video, and understandably so. Fans were shocked by what they were seeing, and they were also a bit surprised to see this kind of video evidence become so public.

In the aftermath of the leak, Diddy took to his Instagram page where he offered up an apology to Cassie. However, fans were not impressed with the apology. In fact, some noted how the mogul never actually mentioned Cassie by name. Well, it seems like there was a good reason for this. According to TMZ, when Diddy settled a lawsuit with Cassie back in November, they both signed an NDA. Effectively, they can’t speak publicly about one another. Had Diddy mentioned her in the apology, he would have been in deep legal hot water.

Diddy Apology Under Scrutiny

As TMZ notes, Diddy’s legal team had a large hand in overseeing his apology. Ultimately, they don’t want him to say anything that can jeopardize his NDA. Moreover, he has other lawsuits to worry about, and he doesn’t want to jeopardize those either. For now, this is a nightmare situation for the music mogul, and the public pressure is not easing up. Numerous fans and celebrities have come out this week to denounce the star. Even LeBron James unfollowed Diddy on Instagram, which is indicative of a large trend.

Let us know what you think of Diddy’s apology, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that his apology was sufficient, or do you think that he barely scratched the surface? What do you think is going to happen next in this saga? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Dr Dre Abuse Victim Dee Barnes Addresses Diddy And Cassie Footage

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dee Barnes is one of the loudest voices when it comes to domestic abuse in hip-hop. She was assaulted by Dr Dre during a 1991 party, and subsequently sued the rapper. He pleased no contest, and went on to have a relatively unscathed career despite his crimes. Dee Barnes is revered for her bravery and her willingness to discuss her experiences. This made her uniquely qualified to speak on the recently released footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway.

Barnes, a former rapper and journalist, shared her thoughts via social media. She made it clear that she was horrified by what she saw on the security footage, as it reminded her of the ordeal she went through decades ago. “Seeing that video is extremely triggering,” she wrote on X. “Dr. Dre punched, slammed, kicked and stomped me out. #Concussion.” Barnes then said that she was getting off social media due to the widespread exposure the footage received. “Logging tf off.”

Dee Barnes Described Diddy’s Behavior As Disgusting

Dee Barnes did, however, return to X the evening of May 19 to voice her support for Cassie. She also made sure to call out Diddy for his horrible actions. “I’m disgusted and disappointed with Sean Combs,” she tweeted. “I stand with #Cassie, #KimPorter and all the other victims of his violent abuse.” This was tweeted shortly after Diddy issued a public apology in the form of an Instagram video. The mogul tried to address the assault footage and the other crimes he’s been accused of, but the response to the apology has been overwhelmingly negative.

Barnes was similarly skeptical when Dr. Dre issued a public apology in 2015. The producer addressed his violent past during a profile with the New York Times, and claimed he had changed in the ensuring years. “I was a young man drinking too much and in over my head with no real structure in my life,” he claimed. However, none of this is an excuse for what I did… I’m doing everything I can so I never resemble that man again.” Barnes responded to the apology with a curt: “I hope he means it.”

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Cam’ron Calls Out CNN Reporter For Asking Him About Diddy

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cam’ron just blessed CNN viewers with one of the most bizarre interviews in recent memory. The rapper went on to discuss the footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie, but the longer the interview went, the more he became annoyed with the reporter. It got so awkward between Cam and the reporter that the former actually looked offscreen and asked how he got booked for the interview in the first place.

Cam’ron has an increased media profile thanks to his podcast with Mase, It Is What It Is. The duo talked about the Diddy and Cassie situation on the air, but the rapper did not seem thrilled to be rehashing it by himself on CNN. He made it clear that he didn’t condone Diddy’s actions in the video. “Everything in the video is egregious,” he noted. “I’m against. So when I saw the video I was kinda upset being that I know him.” Cam’ron clarified that he does not consider Diddy to be a friend or a close associate.

Cam’ron Didn’t Like The Reporter’s Tone

So Cam’ron went on CNN tonight and it was an absolute disaster pic.twitter.com/xm3tCe9O7N

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 21, 2024

The rapper was asked if he was surprised by the Diddy footage based on his personal experiences. He did not appreciate this line of questioning. “I didn’t know him like that,” he added. “What you mean my experiences? I seen him and I thought it was disgusting.” Cam’ron’s agitation seemingly grew with each subsequent question.

The reported brought up Diddy’s history of mistreating his artists, and Cam’ron made her wait while he drank his Pink Horse Power sex supplement. He then redirected the question to his pod partner, Mase, citing that most of what he heard about Diddy came through him. “I appreciate what Mase said,” he clarified. “And that’s my brother.”

Cam tried to plug his podcast, but the wheels didn’t come off until the end. The reporter noted that Diddy would not have been able to get away with his crimes unless people protected him in the industry. She asked if Cam agreed with this, and he decided he’d had enough. “Who the talent agent for this joint,” he retorted. “You think I be sitting around… watching what Diddy do.” He then looked offscreen and asked: “Who booked me for this joint?” Things wrapped up then and there. The reporter thanked Cam’ron for his time, and it’s safe to assume he won’t be returning to the network anytime soon.

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Julia Fox Criticizes Diddy After He Releases Assault Video Apology

May 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Julia Fox is not afraid to speak her mind. The actress and model has developed a reputation for making lots of controversial public statements. Her stance on the Diddy and Cassie situation, however, places her firmly in the majority. She was approached by TMZ reporters on May 20, and she made it clear that she was horrified by the footage CNN released. She condemned Diddy’s actions outright, despite the fact that the disgraced mogul recently issued an apology on social media.

The exchange between Fox and reporters was mainly focused on the actress’ recent comments on celibacy. She asserted that focusing on one’s goals over sexual conquests will result in a happier life. “Just focus on yourself, prioritize yourself,” she explained. “And you’ll see that once you decenter men, then everything you want in life will come true.” It was when she got into her vehicle that the topic then shifted to the Diddy and Cassie footage.

Julia Fox Called Diddy’s Behavior “Disgusting”

Fox was asked point blank what she thought about the footage of Diddy physically assaulting Cassie, and she described it as “disgusting.” She also voiced her support for the R&B singer. “My heart goes out to Cassie,” she told TMZ. Julia Fox has spoken out against men using their influence to hide their crimes in the past. The actress claimed that she was drugged and assaulted by a billionaire in her memoir, Down the Drain. She detailed an incident in which she was invited on a private jet, and given champagne. Fox then stated that she woke up next to the unnamed billionaire, with no recollection of how she got there.

Fox added that the lack of evidence, and the way other famous women had been treated when they came forward, led to her not taking legal action. “I don’t know if I would,” she wrote. “And then go to battle, have years of my life taken away, and have to relive it? We’ve literally seen what happens, with Amber Heard. It’s like: is it worth it at the end of the day.”

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LeBron James Unfollows Diddy After Video Of The Music Mogul Abusing Cassie Surfaces Online

May 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After a video purportedly showing Sean “Diddy” Combs physically abusing singer Cassie Ventura surfaced, LeBron James unfollowed Diddy on Instagram. This new information adds to the plethora of scandals surrounding Diddy, who is involved in several legal disputes. The video went viral on social media, and the backlash has been swift. Diddy apologized on his Instagram account after the video caught fire on Twitter. The reported video took place in a hotel almost eight years ago. The shocking video showed Diddy repeatedly kicking Cassie while running her down in nothing but a bath towel.

An LA Lakers fan page initially noticed the unfollowing, which sparked a flood of responses online. Many supporters applauded Klutch Sports, LeBron’s agency, viewing the decision as a protest against Diddy’s behavior. While some praised LeBron for adopting a moral stand, others saw it as a calculated PR move. Whether LeBron chose to unfollow Diddy on his own or got advice from Klutch Sports, his fans overwhelmingly think it was a wise decision. Overall, it’s a big deal that LeBron has unfollowed Diddy, and it probably took too long for him to pull the trigger.

LeBron James Unfollows Diddy on Instagram

LeBron James unfollowed Diddy on IG after seeing the newly released surveillance footage of him physically assaulting Cassie in a hotel. pic.twitter.com/h6pQm2JQwS

— No Jumper (@nojumper) May 19, 2024

The media has given considerable attention to the accusations made against Diddy. After Cassie Ventura filed her first complaint, several additional people came out with similar charges against the music mogul. In the video, he is seen running after a 29-year-old Ventura down the hallway of the InterContinental Hotel in Century City while she tries to enter an elevator. He is naked and has a towel wrapped around his waist. He then grabs Ventura by the hair and throws her to the ground.

Though unrelated to the current federal investigation, the video is still making waves. For James, this was the last straw regarding his unusual reluctance to break his distance from Diddy. LeBron has been involved with Diddy on a social level, just like a lot of famous people have been. Overall, it is probably overdue for the LeBrons team to have unfollowed Diddy, who has been involved with several legal disputes that just do not look good to be associated with.

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