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Justin Combs Hires El Chapo’s Lawyer Following House Raids, Misa Hylton Confirms

April 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Misa Hylton, the mother of Justin Combs, says that her son has hired Jeffrey Lichtman to represent him after Homeland Security agents raided the family’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami, last week. Lichtman is note-worthy for having previously represented the infamous drug trafficker, El Chapo. Hylton confirmed the decision in a rant on Instagram, labeling the police raids “deplorable.”

“The over zealous and overtly militarized force used against my sons Justin and Christian is deplorable,” she wrote in the post. “If these were the sons of a non-Black celebrity, they would not have been handled with the same aggression. The attempt to humiliate and terrorize these innocent young BLACK MEN is despicable! Enough is Enough! Did Justin need several laser beams from firearms pointed at his chest?? Did Christian need a gun pointed at the back of his head while he was handcuffed?? How many times have we seen young UNARMED BLACK MEN not make it out of these types of situations alive??”

Justin Combs Attends Sean John Fragrance Launch With Diddy & Christian Combs

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Justin Combs, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Christian “King” Combs arrive at Macy’s to premier Sean John new fragrance launch at Macy’s Lenox Square on September 8, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for Macy’s/Sean John)

Hylton continued: “My son’s Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman is investigating the excessive use of force which was unnecessary and certainly not required by this search warrant. We will fight for justice utilizing every imaginable resource. I’m not with the propaganda!!!!” Check out her full statement on Instagram below.

Misa Hylton Speaks Out On House Raids

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Her comments echo a statement from Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, who labeled the raids a “gross overuse of military-level force.” In further bad news for the Combs family, Justin’s brother, Christian, is reportedly soon to face a lawsuit of his own. Be on the lookout for further updates on Justin Combs and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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50 Cent’s New El Chapo Takedown Series “The Twins” In Development

December 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It looks like 50 Cent has yet another project in the works, this time a BET series about the takedown of El Chapo. The unscripted series will center around Margarito and Pedro Flores, twin brothers from Chicago who were once “the most prolific drug dealers in the city’s history.” They later worked with authorities to take down the notorious former drug lord.

The news follows the conclusion of the second season of Fif’s podcast, Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord. The upcoming series, tentatively titled The Twins, is billed as a “companion” to the podcast according to Deadline. It’s unclear exactly when fans can expect to see the new series, but it’s safe to say they can’t wait. Surviving El Chapo has been a massive success, scoring a Rockie Award nomination for Best Non-Fiction Podcast earlier this year.

50 Cent Has A New Project In The Works

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends WE TV’s “Hip Hop Homicides” New York Premiere at Crosby Street Hotel on November 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

This is far from the only exciting thing 50 Cent has going on as of late, however. Earlier this week, it was announced that he’s opened a new G-Unit Films and Television studio in Louisiana. He’s leasing Millennium Studio in Shreveport, paying just over $2K per year on top of maintenance fees to use the space. Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor explained why the city council voted in favor of the deal amid the announcement. “We already know that 50 Cent is a mighty mogul in the entertainment business,” she explained. “But, the residual effects for local businesses here is what’s going to be felt. We have rebranded Shreveport in the entertainment industry, and now we are considering ourselves back again as an entertainment mecca.”

Fif shared some photos of the building on Instagram in celebration, boasting about his latest endeavor. “All Roads lead to Shreveport if you ready to work in film and television,” he wrote. “G-unit studios Is officially in Louisiana. BOOM GLG.” What do you think of 50 Cent working on a new TV series about the Flores brothers? Are you looking forward to watching The Twins? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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50 Cent Discusses His “Surviving El Chapo” Podcast

December 28, 2022 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent spoke about the making of his latest podcast, Surviving El Chapo, during a new interview with PEOPLE. 50 also explained shifting his focus to television over music in recent years.

“I like true crime, period, the entire genre,” 50 Cent told the outlet. “If you don’t read the news, if you’re not in the current events, [then you should]. I do.”

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – MAY 03: Actor/producer Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson attends For Your Consideration event For Starz’s ‘Power’ at The Jeremy Hotel on May 3, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

The series focuses on Pedro and Margarito Flores and how they became the government informants who brought down El Chapo.

50’s co-host, Charlie Webster, also discussed the process of making the podcast with PEOPLE. Webster says the two would speak with the twins in a discreet “safe house” with security posted outside.

“We did speak to them separately, but to get them in this house, we thought it was so important to really show who they are by them being together,” he said.

Webster continued: “We also wanted to tell the reality of what so many young kids get brought up in and how it can turn out.”

“This is just the first one for me and Charlie,” 50 added. “You’re going to see more.”

As for music, 50 says that he’s got “new music ideas,” but has no plans on releasing anything as of now.

“I mean, I really enjoy the music,” Jackson says, “But the audience is changing. My core audience was in college in 2003. They’re grown now and they may have the drink that you would have in the nightclub in the privacy of their home now. They are my television viewership now. That’s who’s watching.”

50 Cent released his last album, Animal Ambition, back in 2014.

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50 Cent’s Newly G-Unit Audio and Lionsgate’s Podcast Division Launches With El Chapo Show

August 25, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Lionsgate studio is moving into the podcast – one of its shows is about twin brothers that took down El Chapo.

Lionsgate, the studio behind “Divergent,” “John Wick,” and “Rambo” and Starz, are working on a podcast hosted by 50 Cent. The film distribution company now has a company named Lionsgate Sound.

The new production company is a full-service podcast company and will oversee the television business and supervise other projects as third-party clients.

Liongate Sound will roll out four shows, comprising “Cuate/twin: The Downfall of El Chapo” (a working title) podcast, which 50 Cent and his newly created G-Unit audio will produce and host. The company has other projects in its lineup, including

In a joint statement, Joe Drake, the chair of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, and Kevin Beggs, chair of the Lionsgate Television Group, stated that:

“We look forward to entering the rapidly expanding podcast market as a great source of exciting new properties and an opportunity to feed the growing demand for audio content with our films, television series, Starz original programming, and library titles. This initiative demonstrates Lionsgate’s 360-degree approach to content, creating an opportunity for us to continue onscreen stories and make companion podcasts to serve fans of our IP while scaling the audience base for new projects.”

Lionsgate company Pilgrim Media Group, headed by Craig Piligian, will handle the company’s day-to-day operation, which Gretchen Stockdale and Nicholas Caprio supervise.

Craig, in his excitement, said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson and the other talented creators behind our upcoming shows,” “With our strong lineup out of the gate, we are well-positioned to reach the next generation of consumers.”

The Liongate Sound board of directors comprises Scott Herbst, executive VP and head of scripted development at Lionsgate Television; Suzy Felfeli, executive director of corporate development; Lionsgate MPG development executive Scott O’Brien; and Pilgrim Media’s Piligian and Stockdale. Lionsgate executive VP and head of global products and experiences. Likewise, Jenefer Brown will handle the initiative as a prime coordinator in various content groups of cross-company IP.

“Cuate/twin: The Downfall of El Chapo” walk listeners through the journey of identical Chicago twins Peter and Jay Flores, who became the most significant drug traffickers in the United States.

Moving shit tons of cocaine across the country, the two seated at the right hand of El Chapo. In the twist of the event, they end up betraying him in an attempt to escape the life they’ve ever known.

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