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Dr. Dre Has Reportedly Been Served With Restraining Order By His Former Marriage Counselor

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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In 2021, Dr. Dre faced two devastating blows. Not only did the mogul suffered three strokes following a monstrous brain aneurysm, he also settled his tension-filled divorce from Nicole Young. Fast-forward to October 11, Dr. Dre is still legally dealing with the aftermath of his separation.

According to TMZ, Dr. Dre has been served with a temporary restraining order by his from marriage counselor. A judge has ordered the mogul to stay away from Dr. Charles Sophy following harassment claims.

In a connected legal matter, Dr. Sophy sued Dr. Dre for $10 million accusing him of “malicious campaign of harassment” that supposed lasted a year and a half. Dr. Sophy said after being hired for “joint psychotherapist-patient relationship” by the former couple Dr. Dre allegedly blamed Sophy for causing further friction among the family.

Now, Dr. Dre’s attorney attorney, Howard King, has issued a response to the outlet. “Mr. Sophy got some text messages in 2023 from an angry patient who had been mistreated,” he said. “Along with his entire family, by a self-proclaimed psychiatric expert. Nothing has changed since 2023 that would warrant this desperate filing and attempt for attention other than Mr. Young’s refusal to drop his confidential efforts to have Sophy’s license terminated by the Osteopathic Medical Board.”

A prior statement shared by Dr. Dre’s representative attempted to provide context to the conflict, saying: “In gross violation of all applicable standards of care, Dr. Sophy inserted himself into a contentious divorce while he simultaneously ‘treated’ not only Mr. and Mrs. Young, but their children. He was terminated when it was revealed that he was encouraging one of their children to take sides against Mr. Young, even encouraging his son to go to the press with false allegations in order to force a financial settlement that he recommended.”

However, Dr. Sophy has slammed the Medical Board investigation attempts in a separate lawsuit.

Snoop Dogg Reveals Shocking Pop Features For “Missionary” Album

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Missionary is the most anticipated Snoop Dogg album in ages. The Long Beach legend is really building up the hype, from its title to its framing as a sequel to his beloved debut, Doggystyle. Snoop Dogg even brought Dr. Dre back to handle the lion’s share of the production. Missionary has been teased for a few years now, but all signs point to the album coming out soon. Snoop himself lent credence to this theory when he recently spoke at the Bloomberg Screen Conference in Los Angeles. He also revealed some of the features, and believe us when we say they are surprising.

Snoop Dogg claimed that Missionary will be the album that will allow him to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career. He’s become such a brand name, that the notion of him stepping back from music isn’t that surprising. “This new record is gonna put me in a position to probably have that final big stadium tour,” he explained. “Cause there’s a lot of features on this record that I’m excited about that are big-name artists.” Naturally, Snoop was asked which big-name artists are set to appear on the album.

Snoop Dogg Has Wanted A Sting Collab For Decades

It would have been logical to assume that Snoop Dogg would have opted for big-name rappers. But no, he decided to branch out and link up with some pop names. “I got a feature from Jelly Roll and Sting,” Snoop said. “I’m so happy that me and Sting got a record that’s so good.” The rapper was particularly thrilled to link up with the former lead singer of The Police. He also admitted that he’s been a fan since he was a child.

“We hung out and we chilled,” Snoop Dogg stated to the audience. “It was like a child that’s infatuated with somebody as a singer. And you get a chance to meet them and they give you everything that you expected.” Sting was similarly complimentive when he talked to BBC Radio 2 about the collaboration. “Me and Snoop made a recording of ‘Message In a Bottle,’ which he’s called something else,” the iconic singer said. “I played the guitar and I sang on it, but Snoop also sings on this, which is quite a revelation to me.” We can’t wait to hear how these two sound on record together.

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Dr. Dre’s Former Counselor Files Restraining Order Against Him

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Dr. Charles Sophy. The latter served as Dre’s divorce counselor when the legendary producer was splitting from his wife. The divorce was finalized years ago, but Dr. Sophy has come forth with a number of harrowing allegations against Dre. He alleges that he was subjected to threats via text message, and that Dre used “homophobic rhetoric” against him. Due to these claims, Dr. Sophy filed a restraining order against him.

TMZ confirmed the order on October 11. Dr. Sophy filed a temporary restraining order against Dr. Dre on the basis of the allegations made against him. For the time being, the producer can not get within a 100 yard distance of Dr. Sophy or his son. The divorce counselor also requested that Dre stop reaching out to him, whether it be via text, phone call, or email. These requests make sense, given the allegations that he has leveled at Dre. Sophy alleged that Dr. Dre reached out to him years after the aforementioned split was finalized, and began taunting him on a regular basis.

Dr. Sophy Wants Dr. Dre To Stay Away From His Son

Dr. Sophy is seeking $10 million in damages. It’s worth noting, however, that Dr. Dre has responded to the counselor’s allegations. He accused Dr. Sophy of malicious intent in his handling of the divorce, and for malpractice, as he went from being Dre’s divorce counselor to primary therapist. Furthermore, the legendary producer claimed that Sophy drove a wedge between him and his son. In a statement sent to TMZ, Dr. Dre alleged that Sophy tried to manipulate his son into spreading “false allegations” about the domestic abuse allegations leveled at him by his ex-wife.

Dr. Sophy may have filed a lawsuit, but Dr. Dre has filed a complaint with the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. The latter wants to see Sophy’s medical license get revoked. The counselor maintains that he was the victim of civil harassment and threat of violence based on sexual orientation. He also wants a trial, according to Rolling Stone. The artist, in the meantime, is gearing up for the release of Missionary, his long-anticipated collab album with Snoop Dogg. The legal battle is obviously ongoing, and is set to take some important turns over the next few months.

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Dr. Dre Sued for $10 Million by Marriage Counselor, Accused of Harassment and Threats

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Music producer Dr. Dre is facing a $10 million lawsuit from the psychiatrist who served as the marriage counselor and mediator during Dre’s divorce from his wife of 24 years, Nicole Young. According to Billboard, the counselor, Dr. Charles J. Sophy, claims Dre launched a “malicious campaign of harassment” against him, which included violent threats and homophobic slurs.

The lawsuit, filed on October 9 in a Los Angeles court, alleges that Dr. Dre (real name Andre Young) subjected Dr. Sophy to a nearly year-long series of threats and late-night texts following their mediation sessions. According to Dr. Sophy, he had “worked diligently” to help Dre and Nicole Young resolve their disputes both before and during their contentious divorce.

However, instead of viewing the mediation process as an opportunity for resolution, Dre allegedly took his frustrations out on Dr. Sophy. The producer’s anger manifested in what Dr. Sophy’s lawyer, Christopher Frost of Frost LLP, describes as a sustained campaign of “intimidation and violence” paired with offensive homophobic rhetoric.

The lawsuit is seeking monetary damages of at least $10 million, as well as a restraining order to prevent further harassment. At this time, a representative for Dr. Dre has not responded to requests for comment.

This lawsuit adds another chapter to the high-profile legal battles surrounding Dr. Dre’s divorce from Nicole Young, which began in 2020 after their 24-year marriage ended.

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Dr Dre Sued For $10 Million After Allegedly Harassing Divorce Counselor

October 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre divorced his wife Nicole Young in 2021. The divorce process was lengthy, and the producer would up settling for a staggering $100 million. Several years have passed since the divorce was finalized, but it seems as though Dre may have to pay even more. Dr. Charles J. Sophy, a divorce counselor who worked with Dr. Dre and Young, alleges that he suffered harassment at the hands of the producer. He claims that he was subjected to an “ongoing barrage of threats,” and is suing Dre for $10 million. Billboard broke the news on October 9, which is the same day Sophy’s suit was filed in Los Angeles County Court.

Dr. Sophy alleged that Dr. Dre saw him as a punching bag during the divorce process. “Rather than treating the mediation process as an opportunity for healing,” the suit read. “[Dre] decided to take his frustrations about the mediation out on Dr. Sophy.” The counselor claimed that the harassment lasted over a year, and included threats of physical violence. “[His] frustrations that manifested themselves in the form of a nearly year-long sustained campaign,” the suit continued. “[There were] late-night texts, threats of intimidation and violence, and homophobic rhetoric.”

Sophy Is Seeking A Restraining Order Against Dr. Dre

Dr. Sophy claims that his interactions with Dr. Dre and his wife started in 2018. After a prolonged period of no contact, however, Dre allegedly reached out via text. The producer and former N.W.A. member then reportedly questioned Dr. Sophy about confidentiality. “I’m not going anywhere,” he allegedly said. “Until you explain to me why you tried to talk [an unnamed person] into saying negative things about me to the media.” Sophy denied these accusations outright. Furthermore, the counselor deemed them “baseless” and “far-fetched.”

Dr. Sophy and his lawyer, Christopher Frost, are seeking damages. They want $10 million in addition to a restraining order, as a means of ensuring Dr. Sophy’s safety. The latter is of the utmost importance to Dr. Sophy, as he cited Dr. Dre’s history of alleged violence towards others. Dre has been accused of beating up multiple women over the years, including journalist Dee Barnes and his ex-wife. The rap producer has publicly apologized for the Barnes incident. He has, however, remained steadfast that he did not engage in abuse towards his former spouse.

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Snoop Dogg Hints At 2025 Tour To Support New “Missionary” Album With Dr Dre

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg will reunite with Dr. Dre for their next collaborative album Missionary, which doesn’t have a release date yet. They’ve indicated that they want to drop it in November to commemorate the anniversary of their last full-length team-up, 1993’s Doggystyle. But a new Forbes report published Sunday (September 29) also added another exciting possibility to this reunion. Moreover, the writer mentioned “talk of a tour as early as next year,” although this wasn’t directly attributed to Tha Doggfather. As such, maybe it’s just wishful thinking or a misplaced interpretation, but it seems unlikely that they would drop this album without taking it on the road.

“Music is my foundation. That’s the root of who I am, so I can never run away from that,” Snoop Dogg expressed to the publication. He first announced Missionary back in 2022 on Stephen A. Smith’s Know Mercy podcast. “You’re the first one to hear this: me and Dr. Dre have been working on an album for the past two months,” the Long Beach legend revealed. “It’s produced by Dr. Dre, it’s our 30th anniversary to Doggystyle. And the name of the album is Missionary.” While it didn’t line up with the 30th anniversary, 31 isn’t so bad!

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Performing At The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Snoop Dogg New Album Missionary Dr Dre Tour 2025 Hip Hop News — INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

“As soon as we finish this I have to go downstairs and start mixing,” Dr. Dre told Entertainment Tonight last month concerning his upcoming album with Snoop Dogg. “I wanted 14 songs, Snoop wants 16, so we have that thing happening. I’m on song number 11 as far as the mixes go. I have to be done and delivered by September 1st to have a November release.” We never got an update on whether he handed the project in or not…

“I actually did a couple of songs, I’m not sure if one of them’s going to make it or not,” Dr. Dre continued his revelations about Snoop Dogg’s Missionary. “I produced the entire album. But vocally, I think, only one of them is going to make it. There’s a song, we have Sting on the song. Man, it’s an amazing roster of artists that’s on this album. I shouldn’t have revealed that, to be honest.”

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Dr. Dre’s “What’s The Difference” Is The Type Of Production We Want On The Next Snoop Dogg Album

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have one of the most anticipated projects of the year on their hands with Missionary. There isn’t a lot of information on the Doggystyle sequel, but there are some loose expectations that it will arrive in November of this year. Furthermore, the producer extraordinaire has been hyping it up sporadically, with the most recent chatter around it coming in August. In an ET conversation, he said, “This one is gonna show a different level of maturity with his (Snoop’s) lyrics and with my music”. There have certainly a lot of opportunities for said “maturity” over the years, as Doggystyle is over 30 years old.

So, we are hoping with all of that time Dr and Snoop are going to outdo themselves and bring another incredible listening experience. While we are looking back on that unofficial collaboration album, we are taking a trip back to 1999 with 2001, one of the most timeless hip-hop records of all time. Tracks like “What’s The Difference” are something we are hoping to hear, at least some elements of, when Missionary arrives. Ingenious sample flips like the one on this track with Eminem and Xzibit, made Dre into one of the best mad scientist-like producers ever. If he can somehow work some similar magic all these years later, it will be a highly impressive feat.

“What’s The Difference” – Dr. Dre, Eminem, & Xzibit

Quotable Lyrics:

Got the pens and pencils, got down to business
But sometimes, the business end of this s*** can turn your friends against you
But you was a real n****, I could sense it in you
I still remember the window of the car that you went through
That’s f***ed up, but I’ll never forget the s*** we been through
And I’ma do whatever it takes to convince you

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Suge Knight Alleges That JAY-Z And Dr Dre Knew About Diddy’s Crimes

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Suge Knight and Diddy were polar opposites in the 1990s. The former was the head honcho for Death Row Records on the West Coast. The latter spearheaded Bad Boy Records on the East Coast. They were enemies, and there has been no love lost between them in subsequent decades. Suge Knight and Diddy have succumbed to similar fates in recent years, however. Knight is behind bars, and Diddy is locked up while he awaits a criminal trial. The irony is not lost on Knight, who went on News Nation to discuss what he suggested was an open secret in hip hop.

Suge Knight has watched Diddy rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in music since the 90s. Some of these artists include people that Knight worked with on Death Row Records, like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. The former label boss alleged that none of the people who were friendly with Diddy have spoken up, however, because they know he’s guilty. Suge Knight didn’t tip toe around the topic, either. He referenced some of the biggest rappers in the game by name, including his former associates.

Suge Knight Also Criticized Russell Simmons

“Facts is there,” Knight told News Nation host Chris Cuomo. “Where we’re at now, I don’t care if it’s T.I., I don’t care if it’s Rick Ross, I don’t care if it’s Jay.” The convict went on to name other artists on the West Coast with Diddy affiliations. “I don’t care if it’s Snoop, I don’t care if it’s Game, I don’t care if it’s Dre,” he added. “Nobody stepping up on the fact that you know what’s going on.” The name game didn’t stop at musicians, either. Suge Knight proceeded to call out other industry figures who field power.

The Death Row co-founder alleged that people like Clive Davis, Jimmy Iovine and Russell Simmons are also engaging in criminal behavior behind the scenes. This is not the first time that parallels between the Bad Boy founder and icons like Davis and Simmons. Diddy’s former bodyguard, Gene Deal, told The Art of Dialogue that both men served as influences on his employer’s lifestyle. “They was heavy into beating women, and doing things at that crazy stage,” Deal claimed. “That’s gonna make him think that he can get away with the same thing.”

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Dua Lipa And Dr. Dre Are Among The Performers And Presenters For The 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony

September 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2024 has been announced, and now, so have the performers and presenters for the ceremony. Dua Lipa, Dr. Dre, Slash, Kenny Chesney, The Roots, and Julia Roberts are among those who will honor the 2024 inductees next month in Cleveland, Ohio.

This year’s Hall Of Fame class includes Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest, as well as Musical Excellence Award winners MC5, and Dionne Warwick, and the late Jimmy Buffett.

Below, you will find the full list of performers and presenters:

Busta Rhymes
Dr. Dre
Demi Lovato
Dua Lipa
Ella Mai
James Taylor
Jelly Roll
Julia Roberts
Keith Urban
Kenny Chesney
Lucky Daye
Mac McAnally
Method Man
Roger Daltrey
Sammy Hagar
Slash
The Roots

It’s probably safe to assume that Dua Lipa will be the one inducting Cher, or maybe she’ll do a disco-pop version of “Crash” by DMB. That alone would make the show worth watching. Speaking of: The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony will stream on Disney+ on October 19 at 7 p.m. ET. There will also be an edited three-hour primetime special premiering on New Year’s Day on ABC, and available the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.