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A Judge Ruled Diddy’s ‘Gang Rape’ Accuser Must Reveal Her Identity For The Lawsuit To Continue

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The woman suing Sean “Diddy” Combs saying he “gang raped” and “sex trafficked” her was ordered to reveal her identity by a judge, according to a new report in Billboard. The anonymous woman filed the lawsuit late last year, alleging that Combs forced himself on her in 2003 when she was 17 years old, saying she was encouraged to file suit after a similar lawsuit was filed against Combs by his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. While Combs maintained his innocence, the judge’s ruling may have significant effects on the lawsuit in the future.

The judge, Jessica G. L. Clarke, wrote in her decision, “While the court does not take plaintiff’s concerns lightly, the Court cannot rely on generalized, uncorroborated claims that disclosure would harm plaintiff to justify her anonymity.” Clarke acknowledged this decision “could have a significant impact on [the plaintiff],” but insisted that specificity would be needed in the case to confirm that her claims are true, citing recent lawsuits against Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein. Clarke must still rule on Combs’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit altogether, which she has yet to do. If she decides the case will continue, Jane Doe will need to reveal her identity.

Jane Doe’s argument for remaining anonymous hinges on a belief that if her identity is made public, she could be subject to retaliation from Combs’ supporters or Combs himself — which is a legitimate concern, considering threats made to witnesses in the sex trafficking case against R. Kelly. However, the judge believes getting the truth is more important than potential threats — especially if the truth is as egregious as Jane Doe claims.

Judge Rules Diddy’s Rape Accuser to Reveal Identity Following Upcoming Hearing

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A federal judge has ruled a woman who accused Diddy of sex trafficking and gang rape must identify herself.

According to Billboard, Judge G.L. Clarke stated the woman had failed to prove that she could proceed with the case anonymously. Clarke also acknowledged identifying “could have a significant impact” on the woman.

“While the court does not take plaintiff’s concerns lightly, the Court cannot rely on generalized, uncorroborated claims that disclosure would harm plaintiff to justify her anonymity,” Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke wrote.

The accuser’s identity will be revealed after Diddy’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit is heard.

Diddy is looking to bring in some help in battling his rape lawsuit. Legal journalist Meghann Cuniff reports Diddy has brought in Ghislaine Maxwel”s attorney, Bobbi Sternheim, for representation.

Sternheim once was the president of the New York Women’s Bar Association and also defended Osama Bin Laden’s aide, Khaled al-Fawwaz, in the bombings of two U.S. embassies.

Diddy’s lawsuit was filed in 2023, stating he and Harve Pierre orchestrated “a sex trafficking scheme that involved plying [Jane Doe] with alcohol and transporting her by private jet to New York City where she was gang-raped.”

Harve Pierre, former president of Bad Boy Records, was also sued for grooming and sexually assaulting his assistant. The lawsuit states Pierre’s allegations by his assistant occurred “on multiple occasions in New York City and other locations throughout the country” and “used his position of authority as plaintiff’s boss to groom, exploit, and sexually assault her.”

The assistant now seeks damages that will “fully and fairly compensate” for the assault. Bad Boy Entertainment, Bad Boy Records, and Combs Enterprises are listed in the suit.

“We have recently become aware of a lawsuit filed in New York by a former employee,” a spokesperson for Bad Boy Records said to Rolling Stone. “The allegations are from many years ago that were never brought to the attention of the company. Neither the plaintiff nor the executive are current employees of the company. We are now investigating the allegations, and our top priority is the safety and well-being of our employees.”

The development came less than a week after Diddy settled a lawsuit with Cassie over accusations that included domestic violence and rape. According to TMZ, the suit was ended in New York on Monday. The doc reads, “Pursuant to an agreement between the parties, Plaintiff hereby dismisses this action, with prejudice and without costs or fees to either party.”

“I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control,” Cassie said after the settlement. “I want to thank my family, fans, and lawyers for their unwavering support.”

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Meek Mill Drops New EP “Heathenism”

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Philly native Meek Mill has made a return to the hip-hop scene with his latest project, the five-track EP titled Heathenism. It was independently released via his Dreamchasers label. The EP, which arrived earlier today, showcases Meek’s signature gritty lyricism and relentless energy across a series of hard-hitting tracks. The project kicks off with “Came From The Bottom,” a motivational anthem that sets the tone for the EP with its triumphant message. Meek delivers rapid-fire verses over pulsating beats, demonstrating his prowess as one of rap’s most dynamic artists. The momentum continues with tracks like “Times Like This,” featuring a collaboration with Fivio Foreign, and “Whatever I Want,” where Meek flexes his lyrical prowess over infectious production.

Moreover, one of the standout moments on Heathenism comes with “Big Boy,” a piano-laced banger that showcases Meek’s introspective side as he reflects on his journey to success. Moreover, the EP concludes with the highly anticipated collaboration with Future, titled “Giving Chanel,” adding an extra layer of star power to the project. However, Meek’s return to the spotlight comes amidst controversy. Just yesterday, the rapper found himself embroiled in online conversations following allegations made in a lawsuit against Diddy.

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Furthermore, despite the distractions, Meek remains focused on his music, using Heathenism as a platform to reaffirm his status as a force to be reckoned with in the rap game. In a series of tweets both before and after the EP’s release, Meek addressed the allegations head-on, vehemently denying any wrongdoing and expressing his frustration with the attempts to tarnish his reputation. Despite the challenges, Meek remains defiant, asserting his right to speak out against those who seek to undermine him.

‘Heathenism’ serves as a powerful reminder of Meek Mill’s resilience and determination in the face of adversity. With its hard-hitting beats, poignant lyrics, and star-studded features, the EP cements Meek’s status as one of hip-hop’s most compelling voices, proving once again that he cannot be silenced or sidelined. As the controversy swirls around him, Meek’s music speaks volumes, reaffirming his place at the forefront of the rap scene. What do you think of the project?

Tracklist:

  1. Came From The Bottom
  2. Times Like This
  3. Whatever I Want
  4. Big Boy
  5. Giving Chanel

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Meek Mill Drops The ‘Heathenism’ EP While Proclaiming He ‘Ain’t Gay’ In Response To Diddy Rumors

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Yesterday (February 28) was an unusual day for Meek Mill. The rapper found himself at the center of online conversations after he appeared to be referenced in a lawsuit filed against Diddy. The suit claims that Diddy said he had sex with a rapper whose name was redacted from the document. A footnote clarified of the redaction, though, “He is a Philadelphia Rapper who dated Nicki Minaj,” which many saw as proof it was Mill the document was addressing.

Mill then got into it with DJ Akademiks, and not long after that, he dropped Heathenism, a new five-track EP that includes features from Future and Fivio Foreign.

Before and after the release of the project, Meek took to X (formerly Twitter) to continue sharing his thoughts on the Diddy situation. He wrote in one tweet, “The 2 things they say … we snitching or we gay ….we generating 100’s of millions from music it’s not a coincidence we all gay and snitches …. They are powering this stuff even if it’s fake! The goal is to disrupt the hip hop community…. I own this music that drop tomar play it!!!!!”

Meek added in another, “Every black blog site enhanced that post to make me seem gay…. I change laws for our people I donate millions … they are designed to destroy the image of black leaders! It can’t work with me tho you gotta really kill me and I still will get bigger after death! This god not me lol.” He also wrote, “When I got a girl around me I’m f#%king her twice a day lol ask some of ya favorites … p*ssy don’t control me but it’s like a high… one love to the gay people but that juicy p#%sy do it for meeeeee [smiling emoji] I done ran red lights to get that feeling yall weird on here like devils lol.”

In response to one user who wrote, “Meek you have the right to remain silent,” the rapper replied, “I have the right to say I ain’t gay and I’ll trash anybody that play with my manhood lol.”

Meek Mill Calls Cap on Gay Rumors, Argues with Akademiks & Andrew Tate

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In the latest lawsuit against Diddy, a homosexual relationship was described with details that would hint toward Meek Mill being involved. As reactions spread across social media, Meek addressed fans while engaging in back-and-forths with Andrew Tate and Akademiks.

In the lawsuit, filed by producer Rodney Jones, there was the detail, “Mr. Combs informed Mr. Jones that he had engaged in sexual intercourse with rapper (REDACTED).” Included in the doc was a footnote, citing, “He is a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj.” Two plus two equals Meek Mill.

Meek hit X with a response to Akademiks, who created a video reacting to the Mill reveal: “I can’t wait to meet akademiks lol they know I drop tomar this they damage control this net getting too weird.”

He would go on to state “the same thing they almost tricked yall with lil baby,” hinting at a homosexual rumor for the rapper.

While promoting his upcoming release, Meek continued to tear into Akademiks, citing this is the work of executives trying to hinder an independent artist.

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Here’s The Rundown On Meek Mill & Akademiks’ Diddy-Related Beef That Spilled Onto Twitter

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The fallout from the new lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs continues. The discourse has predictably — perhaps inevitably — gone downhill as the focus shifted from the allegations of Combs’ inappropriate, bullying behavior to (sigh) beef between rapper Meek Mill and internet personality DJ Akademiks over gay rumors now circulating as a result of Meek Mill being mentioned in the lawsuit. Here’s a rundown of why Meek and Akademiks have been arguing on Twitter.

Why Was Meek Mill Mentioned In The New Diddy Lawsuit?

As pointed out earlier today, the lawsuit, filed by one of Diddy’s Off The Grid producers, Rodney “Lil Rod Madeit” Jones, claims that Combs boasted to Jones he had sexual intercourse with other entertainers, whose names were redacted.

DJ Akademiks, in reading the suit for his fans (shame on them) on social media, used the provided footnotes to determine that they were most likely Usher and Meek Mill. Naturally (sigh), as this report spread on social media, it kicked up the well-tread, utterly exhausting tendency of a certain segment of users to fixate on the alleged participants’ sexualities rather than, you know, anything Diddy did that might have been illegal or harmful.

Meek, upon discovering the rumors flying online, logged in to try to regain control of the narrative — rookie move. His insistence that some identified “they” were doing “damage control” (does he know what these words mean?) only drew more attention to the buzzing rumors, while his indirect threats toward Akademiks brought the man (slash “mouse”) himself to Meek’s digital doorstep. You can see a truncated version of the exchange below.

An important thing to remember in this situation is that anybody can say anything in a lawsuit. The point is to get attention and generate buzz around it, so plaintiffs’ attorneys will often make sure to put the most inflammatory allegations in the news cycle, hoping to embarrass the defendant into a quick settlement (as happened with Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy, which kicked off the last several months worth of legal actions against the music impresario). Diddy has maintained his settlement with Cassie was not an admission of guilt, while decrying the new lawsuits as nothing but “money grabs.”

If Diddy really did engage in illegal or inappropriate behavior, he should be held accountable for it. Past that, the rest is nobody’s business. The main takeaway here is that the world really would be better off if we all stopped paying attention to DJ Akademiks.

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Why Was Usher Mentioned In A New Diddy Lawsuit?

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Early this week, NBC News reported that Diddy had been named in a new sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Rodney “Lil Rod Madeit” Jones, a producer on Diddy’s album The Love Album: Off The Grid. The suit also named Diddy’s son, Justin Combs; chief of staff Kristina Khorram; Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge; and former Motown Records CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam as defendants for either aiding Diddy or failing to address complaints about his behavior.

However, as news of the suit spread, some other names mentioned in the suit piqued music fans’ interest. One of those names was Usher’s. So,

Why Was Usher Mentioned In The New Lawsuit Against Diddy?

Usher is not named as a defendant in the suit; however, a redacted excerpt caught the attention of gossip blogger DJ Akademiks, who used the provided footnotes to extrapolate the identities of the redacted names. “Mr. Combs informed Mr. Jones that he had engaged in sexual intercourse with rapper[5] (REDACTED), R&B singer[6] (REDACTED), and Stevie J,” it read. The footnotes provided background info for anyone involved who might need context for the redacted names. 5 was described as “a Philadelphia Rapper who dated Nicki Minaj,” which could only be Meek Mill, while 6 “performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas residency.”

That sure sounds like Usher, right?

Now, it’s important to remember that unless these assertions are corroborated, they should probably be taken with a massive grain of salt — actually, just throw the whole salt shaker in there. Celebrity lawsuits are often filled with lurid details to bait headlines that plaintiffs’ lawyers hope will prompt quick settlements to avoid lengthy trials and more embarrassing headlines. In Diddy’s case, although he did quickly settle his ex Cassie’s sexual assault lawsuit last year, he’s since maintained that the wave of suits that followed it was just a series of money grabs.

Kanye West’s Old Comments About Meek Mill Re-Emerge Following New Diddy Lawsuit

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Last year, Diddy faced a series of damning lawsuits alleging a wide range of sexual misconduct. While it began with accusations leveled by Cassie, that suit was settled very quickly and in following proceedings very few other notable names were implicated alongside Diddy. That hasn’t been true of the most recent series of allegations which has already roped in names like Stevie J, Yung Miami, and Nicki Minaj. But the newest lawsuit features some more direct allegations. While Meek Mill and Usher aren’t mentioned by name, it didn’t take fans long to find out that they were being discussed.

Investigations into the accusations made in the newest suit feature some descriptions that don’t do a great job of hiding who they’re talking about. It alleges that Diddy spoke on having sexual relations with two other notable figures in addition to Stevie J. The lawsuit mentions “Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj” and “who performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas residency.” Fans pretty easily deciphered that it was talking about Meek Mill and Usher. In the wake of the revelation, some have brought up a Kanye West interview from back in 2022. In this particular clip he mentions them both. Check out what he has to say below.

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Kanye West’s Old Comments On Meek Mill & Diddy

Fans might remember the clip from when it went viral just a few years ago. West goes from angry shouting to hysterical laughing across just a few minutes. He begins by calling out various rap figures that he believes were sent after him as part of some kind of contract. The rant connects to a conversation about his daughter allegedly being hidden from him. The situation wasn’t resolved until Travis Scott gave him the address she was at.

But by the end of the recording West is laughing hysterically. He’s seemingly very amused by the idea that Meek Mill was “sent after him” by someone. What do you think of the old audio of Kanye West talking about Meek Mill and Diddy? Do you think he was trying to tell fans that something was going on behind the scenes? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Asian Doll “Prays” That Akademiks “Comes Out Of The Closet” After Goes In On Yung Miami

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Asian Doll had some choice words for DJ Akademiks following his tirade against Yung Miami. The media personality has undoubtedly gained a reputation for his hot takes surrounding the culture. Still, in recent times, it seems like his energy toward women isn’t always the same for men. As a result, Asian Doll put Akademiks on blast in a scathing post on X where she alleged the podcast host has STDs and both physically and sexually assaulted women.

“YALL LETS ALL BOW OUR HEADS & PRAY FOR @Akademiks,” she began. “PRAY THAT GOD FORGIVES HIM FOR ALL THE FEMALES HIM & HIS FRIENDS HAS SEXUALLY ASSAULTED I PRAY YOU FORGIVE HIM FOR SPREADING SEXUAL-TRANSMITTED DISEASES & BEATING ON VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.” It should be noted that Akademiks previously faced allegations related to assault. However, he later stated that police already investigated the claims and no charges were laid.

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Afterward, she shifted gears and claimed the rapper’s constant attacks on women are intended to mask his sexuality. “I PRAY YOU SEE THE GOOD IN ALL HIS EVILNESS HE HAS STORED IN HIS HEART I PRAY HE COMES OUT THAT CLOSET SO HE CAN STOP ATTACKING FEMALES ON THE INTERNET WITH LIES & ACCUSING US OF THINGS WE DIDNT DO BECAUSE HIS FANTASY IS TO GET TRAINED BY 4 DRILL RAPPERS,” she added. Despite the prayer, it appears that Asian Doll ultimately hopes for Akademiks’ downfall.

“I PRAY HE LIVE IN HIS TRUTH& JUST ADMIT HE IS A LOWDOWN DIRTY PIG [pig emoji] I PRAY HE NEVER WALK THROUGH THEM GATES SEND HIS ASS DOWNSTAIRS…… amen,” she wrote. It seems like their rift will continue for the foreseeable future. We’ll keep you posted with any further updates surrounding Asian Doll and Akademiks’s feuds. Check her post above and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below. Is Asian Doll out of pocket? Let us know. 

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Why Was Meek Mill Mentioned In A New Diddy Lawsuit?

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It was revealed a few days ago that Diddy (real name Sean Combs) is facing a sexual harassment and assault lawsuit filed against him by former collaborator Rodney “Lil Rod Madeit” Jones. Since then, some have made note that Meek Mill and Usher appear to be referenced in the lawsuit.

Why Was Meek Mill Mentioned In A New Diddy Lawsuit?

Mill is not directly mentioned in the lawsuit. However, one excerpt from it reads, “Mr. Combs informed Mr. Jones that he had engaged in sexual intercourse with rapper[5] (REDACTED), R&B singer[6] (REDACTED), and Stevie J.” This is according to a report from XXL, which obtained a copy of the lawsuit, and also according to a video of internet personality DJ Akademiks looking over the actual lawsuit. The footnote for 5 reads, “He is a Philadelphia Rapper who dated Nicki Minaj,” and the footnote for 6 says, “He performed at the Superbowl and had a successful Vegas residency.”

Some people connected the dots and came to the conclusion that the notes seem to identify Meek and Usher as the redacted names.

In a statement shared with XXL, Diddy’s attorney Shawn Holley responded to the suit, saying, “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 million lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday. His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines. We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. 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.”