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YFN Lucci Receives Co-Sign From Fani Willis As He Continues To Push For Early Release

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A few months ago, YFN Lucci was hit with a 20-year sentence after pleading guilty to violating the Street Gang and Terrorism Prevention Act. Overall, the sentence was split in two, with 10 years of prison and another 10 years of probation. However, over the past few months, Lucci has been looking to have his sentence reduced. His lawyers have been hard at work, and there have seemingly been some inroads made to get him home sooner rather than later.

For instance, District Attorney Fani Willis has come through with a letter of support for Lucci. Given her role in the YSL Trial, this is certainly going to ruffle some feathers. However, the fact remains that Willis is supportive of Lucci getting home early. “The state does not object to the defendant, Rayshawn Bennett being released,” Willis wrote. However, she did stipulate that she would only be okay with his release if it meant that he continued to showcase good behavior.

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YFN Lucci Seeks A Commuted Sentence

Over on The Shade Room, some took issue with the favoritism, noting that she is going after Thug but is advocating for Lucci. Others noted that celebrities get preferential treatment, but the average person would never get this kind of co-sign. Overall, it is certainly a complicated issue that can be quite polarizing for a variety of reasons. Only time will tell whether or not Lucci gets his sentence commuted. For now, his chances seem to be getting better.

Let us know what you think of this update on YFN Lucci, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that District Attorney Fani Willis is corrupt? How do you believe this will impact the Young Thug YSL Trial? 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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Diddy & Cassie Footage Is “Disturbing,” Los Angeles D.A. Remarks In Statement

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Diddy is in hotter waters than ever on the Internet thanks to an alleged video of him supposedly assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway. Moreover, this clip is quite the disturbing one, and spread virally online due to the scandalous nature of his numerous sexual assault and sex trafficking allegations, whose claims also include more abhorrent behavior. However, it seems like this might not result in the immediate legal action that some users probably expected. Furthermore, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office issued a statement on Friday (May 17) on the matter, explaining the situation.

“We are aware of the video that has been circulating online allegedly depicting Sean Combs assaulting a young woman in Los Angeles,” the L.A. D.A.’s Office remarked of Diddy. “We find the images extremely disturbing and difficult to watch. If the conduct depicted occurred in 2016, unfortunately we would be unable to charge as the conduct would have occurred beyond the timeline where a crime of assault can be prosecuted. As of today, law enforcement has not presented a case related to the attack depicted in the video against Mr. Combs, but we encourage anyone who has been a victim or witness to a crime to report it to law enforcement or reach out to our office for support from our Bureau of Victims Services.”

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L.A. D.A.’s Statement On Diddy & Cassie Footage

As such, it seems like -– at least, in this legal capacity -– there will be no immediate repercussion or pressed charges against Diddy. Of course, that could change quickly, especially if Cassie’s lawsuit within the statute of limitations also included a police report. But that’s an unclear detail, and it failed to change any sort of indignant reception or reaction to this alleged footage. Folks are going quite wild over it online, and for good reason given its intensity.

Meanwhile, there are other celebrities and pop culture figures that chimed into the debacle to either defend Cassie or protect Diddy. But this alleged video definitely ruined him in many’s eyes after what was already a staggeringly disturbing process for most. We’ll see what else comes of it in the near future, if anything at all. Hopefully whatever we see next outlines a clear path of action, and for the alleged victims’ sake, folks can get to the bottom of the truth as soon as possible.

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Donald Trump Jr & Akademiks Discuss Fulton County DA Fani Willis “Lying To The Court”

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DJ Akademiks isn’t necessarily the most reputable blogger in the hip-hop space, but he certainly knows how to get people talking. Rather than tapping another rapper or industry executive to stream with him, the podcaster recently sat down with nepo baby and politician Donald Trump Jr to discuss many topics. With everything unfolding with Diddy in the news lately, the duo spoke about the Bad Boy leader’s connection with the late Kim Porter. According to Junior, the model was fearful of the man she shared children with. Elsewhere, Ak and his guest compared the raids on Sean Combs’ homes to what Trump experienced on his property.

As the conversation turned more political, Akademiks asked the former POTUS’ son for his thoughts on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. “The DA, Fani Willis, she’s actually prosecuting a bunch of people that are hip-hop artists. There’s a whole ongoing conversation [about whether] she’s fairly targeting these guys because they committed crimes, or maybe because their lyrics are violent? You’re arresting these guys and holding them for years,” the host explained to Trump Jr.

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Both men then began ranting about Willis being a liar after her romantic relationship with a colleague was exposed. “She lied to the court, her boyfriend lied to the court,” Ak’s guest declared. “A guy that had never tried anything criminally was brought in, paid almost three-quarters of a million dollars. They go on lavish vacations together… He’s a civil lawyer, it’s a DA’s office. They have dozens of criminal prosecutors there,” he reflected, unimpressed with the Georgia native’s shady behaviour. “This is a not-so-humble public servant.’

With the upcoming election, we’ve been seeing a lot more of Donald Trump and his family lately. Kanye West is one MC who made his admiration for the reality star-turned-politician very clear, but since then, several other celebrities have taken up behind the MAGA leader as well. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Young Thug Trial: DA Investigator Caught Flirting With Female Witness Via Text

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The Young Thug is once again showing that there’s far more wrong going on within it that has nothing to do with the subject of the trial itself. Moreover, the court recently saw text message exchanges between an investigator from the Fulton County District Attorney’s office and a female witness. Specifically, Investigator Rasheed Hamilton flirted with this woman, whom authorities arrested in order to get her to testify last month after she refused to cooperate, and following complaints, Thugger’s lawyers were able to obtain these messages. She testified that Hamilton harassed her in the same conversation in which they discussed the possibility of becoming a witness against the YSL collective’s six remaining defendants.

Furthermore, this pattern highlights the poor treatment of this witness throughout this process, as her testimony saw her claim that she was forced to testify despite her mental health struggles. In addition, there was also a dispute over whether or not the witness expressed to tell the judge he “can kiss her a**,” which prosecutors stand by. However, Young Thug’s defense argued on Monday (April 8) that this wasn’t the case, and that she complained about this harassment and requested a call with the judge. Text message exchanges also emerged between the witness and Adriane Love, the Chief Deputy D.A. and the lead prosecutor in this case, which weren’t as bad as Hamilton’s advances but still suggested foul play, the defense believes.

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Young Thug Trial Tackles Inappropriate Flirting From Investigator To Witness

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Young Thug’s lawyer Keith Adams believes that Love’s personal messages to the witness indicate an unabashed attempt to win a witness’ favor in a criminal prosecution. The opposing side found these messages to be irrelevant to the trial, and simply niceties. Still, it seems like Judge Ural Glanville will not find these messages to be of much relevance, as Love was permitted to stay as lead prosecutor despite the rapper’s attorney, Brian Steel, questioning her witness interactions. What should’ve been a one or two-day testimony became so much more due to issues between the defense and the prosecution.

Meanwhile, this also follows complaints against the judge’s alleged bias from the defensive side. While this trial seems no closer to a resolution, we fear that this is only the beginning. Hopefully one day, some bond or bail can fall on the cards. For more news and the latest updates on the Young Thug trial, come back to HNHH.

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Plies Thirsts Over Fani Willis As District Attorney Answers Questions In Court

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If you’re caught the briefest lick of Plies online, you know how he loves to thirst over admirable women in pop culture, often to hilarious results. Moreover, he made the Internet light up with glee with his cheeky messages to Britney Spears, and his professions of love captured many hearts. However, the rapper doesn’t hold back either when it comes to his interest in politics… although he can’t help but thirst over someone when applicable. Furthermore, his most recent muse is Fulton County, Georgia’s District Attorney Fani Willis, who recently took the stand during a misconduct case about her alleged involvement with a prosecutor, campaign funding, the Trump 2020 election in Georgia, and more.

“Fani Willis F*ck That Case & Run For President!!!!” Plies expressed on Twitter earlier this week. “I’ll VP For U!!! I Want Fani To Free Thug But Outside of That. I Gotta See Bout Fani Willis! [heart-eyes emoji]. Ain’t Never Been This Turned On In My Life. I Know She Smell Good Too. Talk That Talk To Me Fani. U Ain’t Gotta Pay Me I’m Gone Pay U! I Know Fani ‘Wet Wet’. I Mean That In The Most Respectful Way! After Watching Fani Willis On the Stand!! I’m Turned On! I Know That Thang Good!!! Fani Hire Me I’l Work For FREE!!”

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Fani Willis Testifies In Court; Plies Reacts

 
 
 
 
 
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Furthermore, beyond Plies’ passionate pleas of romance, there’s another element to this interaction that plays into another one of his online personality traits: hating Donald Trump. “Dear America: Why Aren’t Trump & MAGA Not Saying The ‘IOWA CAUCUS’ Was Rigged???” he asked on Twitter back in January when these results came out. “When They ‘WIN’ It’s Legit When They ‘LOSE’ It’s “Rigged”… VERY NASTY, DELUSIONAL & DISHONEST PEOPLE!!!” It’s a bit ironic because you could compare tweet styles between the two and it wouldn’t be so far off.

Regardless, the Florida native isn’t absent from the rap world and doesn’t just have this to entertain himself with. Boosie Badazz recently denied beef between them and looked back on their complicated history. We’ll see if other rappers indulge these thirsty remarks and commentary on our political world. On that note, keep checking in with HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Plies.

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Tory Lanez Update: DA Says Rapper Is “Avoiding Accountability” With Alcoholism Excuses

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On Monday (August 7), Tory Lanez was due to find out his fate regarding his Megan Thee Stallion shooting trial. The Canadian was found guilty in late 2022 and has since been behind bars. He’s facing up to 13 years in prison for his crimes. Due to the sheer amount of discussion that took place yesterday, sentencing was pushed to Tuesday. The internet has been busy speculating exactly how much time Lanez will end up doing. There are some, such as Iggy Azalea, who wrote letters to the judge suggesting a reduced sentence that would focus on transforming her longtime friend, rather than destroying his life.

Megan Thee Stallion didn’t attend in person (to protect her mental health), though she did write a letter requesting no remorse for Lanez due to the trauma she’s endured at his hands. According to journalist Meghann Cuniff, the father of one’s legal team painted the picture of Tory as a heavy drinker in hopes of garnering sympathy from the District Attorney, but that didn’t go over so well. “Judge Herriford said while the shooting obviously involved alcohol, there is no evidence of Lanez [having a drinking problem], including in the 76 letters submitted for Lanez,” she reported via Twitter this morning.

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Meghann Cuniff Gives Updates on Tory Lanez’s Trial

In addition, Herriford also pointed out that Lanez has never once admitted to shooting Megan. “What is he alleging he did as a result of alcohol-use disorder if he didn’t do anything?” the judge pondered. “What did the doctor conclude he did as a result of alcohol use? It’s very unclear.” According to the singer’s lawyers, “yelling” and the “argument that went back and forth in the car” were a direct result of intoxication problems.

When given his turn to speak, DA Alex Bott was clearly unimpressed with the defense. He stated that it shows Lanez’s “willingness to do anything and everything to avoid accountability for the crime.” Bott also accused the “Say It” hitmaker of “talking out both sides of his mouth” by representing himself as both someone with alcoholism/a mental disorder and a positive role model for his son.

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District Attorney Thinks Lanez Lacks Accountability

Keep scrolling to read more of today’s updates from Tory Lanez’s long-awaited sentencing hearing. Do you think that the embattled artist lacks accountability? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Wants Tory Lanez Case To End, D.A. Claims

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After multiple delays in Tory Lanez’s sentencing and hearings to debate requests for a new trial, his shooting victim is tired of all the hassle. Moreover, the Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney, Alexander Bott, recently claimed to reporters outside of the courtroom that Megan Thee Stallion just wants this case to be over. Furthermore, legal reported Meghann Cuniff, who covered this case since its beginning, took to Twitter on Monday (April 17) with some updates. During a hearing, Superior Court Judge David Herriford yet again extended considerations for a new trial for Lanez.

Now, the timeline is that the defense team must provide their supplements to the motion by May 1. Then, prosecutors must respond by May 3 for final deliberations set for May 8. Not only that, but this should be especially contentious, as the prosecution believes said motion for retrial “lacks substance.” After court proceedings resulted in another delay, Bott expressed belief in Tory Lanez’s timely sentencing. In addition, the deputy D.A. also spoke to their wishes to end this case and do right by Megan Thee Stallion’s wishes.

Megan Thee Stallion Wants Closure In Tory Lanez Case

“We want to make sure that Megan gets closure as quickly as possible,” he expressed, according to Meghann’s reporting. “She wants to put an end to this chapter of her life.” Furthermore, this statement lines up with the prosecution rejecting the defense’s motion for a new trial, which cited improper proceedings and evidence. The Houston MC’s team stood by “overwhelming evidence” in the previous trial that showed “multiple eyewitnesses identifying Tory as the shooter, the gun used in the assault found at his feet, and his recorded apologies for the shooting.”

Meanwhile, Tory Lanez remained in jail without bond since his December conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Unfortunately, the court of public opinion has been just as divided when it comes to this case. Although it took up a lot of time, energy, and pain over the last few years, hopefully these delays cease and all parties find peace soon. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Former Stylist Testifies, LA County DA Looking For Missing Ex-Bodyguard: Report

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As we head into week two of Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s trial, more interesting testimony is coming out on the stand. Previously we heard from the shooting victim herself, as well as her ex-best friend, Kelsey Harris. Now, other figures such as her former stylist, EJ King, have been sharing the details that they recall from that fateful night.

Though he wasn’t at the crime scene when the rap diva was injured by gunfire, the fashion expert did attend a party at Kylie Jenner’s house with his client and her friend. On the stand, King recalled encouraging the Houston native to leave the party earlier in the evening, also noting that she was drinking a considerable amount.

Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete makes her way from the Hall of Justice to the courthouse to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

He spoke to the courthouse on Monday (December 19). At the time, the defence began with questions about how he, Megan, and Kelsey protect themselves when security isn’t around. “We’d have tasers, mace,” he shared. When asked specifically about other weapons or a handgun, he responded, “Not that I recall.”

Next, King heard a question regarding Thee Stallion or Harris with something resembling a firearm in their possession. “Possibly… but it’s not my business,” he asserted.

When speaking specifically about the get-together at Jenner’s residence, he made it known that he and his friends stayed later than the other guests. “I remember Corey [Gamble] insinuated to wrap up the party,” the creative director stated. This was allegedly before Tory Lanez’s arrival around 8 or 9 PM.

According to King’s testimony, he encouraged the “Hot Girl Summer” hitmaker to leave. “I don’t like feeling like the last Black [people] in somebody’s house,” he added. Seeing as he doesn’t drink, he “was already on alert” after witnessing Megan make a “slight comment” to the evening’s host.

While Harris is said to have told Jenner, “You’re fun, you’re a vibe,” the 27-year-old reportedly chimed in, “I’m really glad because I thought you were a lame.”

During cross-examination, DDA Alexander Bott described the “Bussin Back” artist as a relatively happy drunk. “Kelsey is just a little Tazmanian devil,” King described. “But she has a lot of bark, so she can cuss you out.” As for “bite,” he says he’s never seen Harris get aggressive.

Upon Lanez’s arrival, both Jenner and Thee Stallion were allegedly happy to see him. More drinking ensued, although the Traumazine creator’s “energy shifted from fun Megan to irritated Megan.” Additionally, her former stylist noted that she can become “aggressive” once faded past a certain point.

“I think you said Megan’s a different person when she’s drunk?” the defence asked. “Yes, when she’s past the faded point,” King responded. “Was she past the faded point that day?” they pressed. “Yes,” he concluded.

While that testimony was certainly interesting, the court is still waiting to hear from Thee Stallion’s former bodyguard, Justin Edison.

This past weekend, reports surfaced claiming that he’s missing. He was due to take the stand on Friday (December 16), however, internet sleuths thought they tracked him down at the FIFA World Cup instead.

Those reports have since been denied, and last we heard, the Los Angeles County District Attorney has sent a team out to search for him.

Yesterday morning, they made a visit to a LA home where they hoped to find him and get some availability for his testimony. Unfortunately, his location remains unknown at this time but he’s not technically a “missing” person.

Megan’s attorney, Alex Spiro, told TMZ Live that they last heard from Edison on Thursday (December 15) night. It was fully expected he would be in court the next day to provide testimony he thinks could’ve been “devastating.”

The lawyer is under the impression that witness intimidation is going on, noting that prosecutors have launched an investigation. On that same topic, the DA’s office simply said, “No comment.”

Check back in later for more updates on Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion’s trial.

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