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FBI Investigating Claims Diddy Had Jennifer Lopez Carry His Gun In Shyne Nightclub Shooting: Report

April 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The FBI is reportedly investigating claims that Diddy had Jennifer Lopez carry his gun for an infamous 1999 nightclub shooting involving Shyne, according to RadarOnline. The update comes after The New York Post already claimed law enforcement sources told the outlet that authorities could revisit the incident in the wake of Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ sexual assault lawsuit.

Michael Discioarro, a New York criminal defense attorney, said: “They got eyes on him in Miami and the feds are talking to witness after witness. They’re corroborating everything they can. But everything past and present is on the table with Mr. Diddy right now.” Back in 1999, Diddy, his bodyguard, Anthony “Wolf” Jones, Lopez, and Shyne were all arrested for the shooting, which injured three bystanders. The first three all walked free, but Shyne took a 10-year prison sentence, prompting rumors he was the fall guy for the incident.

Diddy & Jennifer Lopez Attend Latin Grammy Awards

Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs with Jennifer Lopez in the audience at the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards broadcast on Wednesday, September 13, 2000, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Photo credit: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect

In Rod’s lawsuit, he claims Diddy “shared that he was responsible for the shooting in the nightclub in New York” and that “Mr. Combs’ girlfriend at the time, Jennifer Lopez, aka, J.Lo carried the gun into the club for him and passed him the gun after he got into an altercation with another individual.” The latest update on the situation comes after authorities raided Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami, last week. The Bad Boy mogul’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, labeled the move a “gross overuse of military-level force.” He added: “Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.”

As of now, police have not arrested Diddy for the investigation, which appears to still be ongoing. He has maintained his innocence in a number of civil lawsuits he’s facing as well. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Keefe D “Could’ve Spilled His Guts” About Diddy, Ex-FBI Agent Claims

March 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Retired FBI agent Phil Carson, who worked on the murder of 2Pac, says it’s possible the murder suspect in the case, Keefe D, could’ve “spilled his guts” about Diddy. Noting the life sentence Keefe D is facing, Carson explained that he could’ve provided information to help himself out. Keefe D previously claimed Diddy placed a $1 million hit on 2Pac. The comments come as Homeland Security agents raided Diddy’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami. He is also facing numerous civil lawsuits related to misconduct allegations.

“It’s not like the olden days of the Italian mafia where everybody kept their mouth shut,” Carson began, speaking with The Daily Mail. “As soon as somebody has handcuffs on them, they’ll sell out their own mom now. Keefe’s arrested, and that’s a game-changer, because they have something over him. And that’s when he may start spilling his guts. He’s an OG from out here.”

Authorities Raid Diddy’s Miami Property

MIAMI BEACH, FL – MARCH 25: Police and Homeland Security officers are seen at the waterfront mansion of Sean Combs aka Diddy in Miami during a bi-coastal raid on March 25, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

Carson continued: “He’s rubbed shoulders with a lot of the big shots. Every one of those guys has a story to tell about how the streets were run back then. So who’s to say Keefe didn’t start throwing stuff out there that he hasn’t talked about before, to potentially save his a**? That’s not to say it’s the reason federal law enforcement executed these warrants on Diddy’s house. But it would be interesting to know what the evidence is, and where that evidence came from, that they put in these affidavits to get both these search warrants. It’s got to be something of substance.”

Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, labeled the raids a “gross overuse of military-level force” in a statement the following day. “Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities,” he said. “Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.” Be on the lookout for further updates on the case against Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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[WATCH] Charleston White Calls The FBI On Boosie For Alleged Threats

March 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Culture critic and online agitator Charleston White has claimed that Boosie Badazz threatened his life and has reportedly made this claim to federal authorities.

White made the allegation on IG, posting a video saying, “So Lil Boosie making threats? I’ve already contacted law enforcement concerning these possible threats against my life.” While White offered no proof of the interaction, he also posted screenshots of text messages where he claimed he had witnesses to Boosie allegedly threatening his life.

“Boosie Imma put your motherfucking ass in jail n-gga,” White also said in a video. “You making threats to the promoter. I got a recorded phone conversation with witnesses on the phone saying the promoter is scared for his life and he gotta live in Baton Rouge, that Boosie gonna send them people to get you.”

He added, “I’m waiting for the FBI to send me the right kinda number n-gga cause I’m finna make a report on your motherfucking ass. The man called your name specifically. The promoter specifically said your motherfucking name Lil Boosie, he implemented you and implicated you. Bitch ass n-gga you finna go back to jail. You gonna on yo knee, them knees finna be bleeding again, diabetic freak.”

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Is Benny The Butcher On FBI’s Watchlist? Rapper Claims Studio Raid Went Down In 2023

January 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Benny The Butcher dropping by The Breakfast Club isn’t anything new, though his latest interview with DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God does have hip-hop heads talking. The 39-year-old touched on a number of juicy topics last Friday (January 12), including signing to Def Jam, the album he’s been putting in some serious work on, and the time in late 2023 when authorities allegedly raided his studio. As HipHopDX reports, Benny previously spoke about the incident in a November interview with BagFuel. “This my studio right here. This [is from] like five days ago,” the rapper said while showing footage to hosts.

“We’ve been out of that studio for two and a half months. It’s [wild], right? They’re not looking for me. You don’t think them people know where I live at? Of course they do… I got a house in Buffalo. They didn’t go there… This s**t is wicked,” The Butcher added. On TBC, he once again addressed the drama, now claiming that his name is making it onto lists he never would’ve thought possible. “I do feel like I’m being harassed [by police in Buffalo],” Benny admitted.

Benny The Butcher Shares Life Updates and More on The Breakfast Club

“I just found out I’m on the FBI watchlist back home. They raided my studio about two months ago,” he further claimed. “I’m pretty sure when I see who’s watching my [Instagram] Stories, the pages with no profile, I know that’s Agent Dan somewhere. I’m not a fool.” The Tana Talk hitmaker has been hit with both state and federal sentences throughout his career, and seems eager to avoid any more time behind bars going forward.

Elsewhere in the world of hip-hop news updates, Benny The Butcher’s fans will be happy to hear he’s got more music locked and loaded for us. Among his latest round of collaborators are fellow East Coast lyricists Nas and Meek Mill. Check out previews of their work at the link below, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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HoneyKomb Brazy Drops Finesse2tymes Snitching Allegations, Revealed To Be Subject Of FBI Surveillance

January 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

HoneyKomb Brazy has retracted his claims that Finesse2tymes snitched on him, leading to his current legal troubles. “I wanna take back what I about said finesse. All my paperwork just came and at first it looked bra really did that but I got all facts here and bra ain’t got nun to do with that. I ain’t wit lying on no n-gga name bout no rat sh-t,” Brazy wrote on social media. The statement was one of the first that Brazy made after being released on bond amid federal charges.

Meanwhile, a senior FBI agent appeared to reveal that Brazy was under surveillance prior to his arrest. Special Agent Evan Fisher testified that the FBI knew that Brazy was “out and about” prior to his arrest during a traffic stop in December 2023. Fisher declined to expand on why Brazy was being surveilled. However, Fisher did note that Brazy had been that the rapper had been the “subject of multiple investigations for years.” At the time of writing, it is unclear when Brazy will be expected back in court on his new charges.

HoneyKomb Brazy Feuds With Gervonta Davis

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However, this is just the latest mess that Brazy has found himself in. In November 2023, Gervonta Davis challenged Brazy to a bare-knuckle fight. “We can one with no gloves on!” Davis wrote on Instagram. This was in response to Brazy saying “When u want to do it I’m really like that. I’m not dodging no smoke. Real prison baby.” Furthermore, this was the follow-on to Brazy, unprompted, claiming that he could beat Davis in a one-on-one fight.

Davis is 29-0 in his boxing career, most recently having beaten Ryan Garcia in April. However, any boxing plans for the rest of the year were derailed after Davis was placed under house arrest (and later jailed) for a March 2021 hit-and-run arrest. At the time of writing, Davis has not announced any plans for his next fight. However, options include Vasyl Lomachenko and William Zepeda.

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Former NBA G-League Player Chance Comanche Professes To Kidnapping And Murdering Maryana Rodgers

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A couple of days ago, tragedy struck for the family and friends of Maryana Rodgers, The 23-year-old woman was a close friend of the now-criminal, Sakari Harnden. Rodgers was expecting to see Sakari for a “kinky sex” session that was planned by the 19-year-old. Chance Comanche, former G-League player and ex of Sakari was posing as a “trick,” which is someone who pays someone else to fulfill their sexual fantasies. Rodgers was down to do it since she was expecting a payout of $1000.

When Rodgers showed up everything came to a twisted and sad end. Chance said that he proceeded to wrap an HDMI cord around Rodger’s neck to strangle her. Sakari then choked her out until she was unresponsive. Chance and Sakari then hid her body out in the desert somewhere in Las Vegas. The Arizona basketball alum admitted to the kidnapping and murdering of Rodgers recently.

Chance Comanche And His Ex Are Awaiting Their Court Appearances

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Rodgers went missing on Dec. 7 according to AP. The motivation to plan this murder came from Sakari. According to reports from FOX5 Vegas in the video above, “police found out that Sakari, the suspect, had told her friends that she wasn’t feeling [Rodgers] because she spoke to the authorities in LA about something, which resulted in her [new] boyfriend’s arrest in a double murder case. That is when Sakari reached out to her ex, Chance, to plan a method to murder her. It is utterly gut-wrenching news, as Comanche and Sakari are now both facing murder and kidnapping charges. The FBI arrested the basketball player a couple of days ago. Sakari was locked up with a bond of $500,000.

What are your initial thoughts on Chance Comanche fessing up to murdering and kidnapping Maryana Rodgers? Will both of them receive a life sentence? Or, will they get the death penalty? We would like to hear what you have to say about this tragic news. With that in mind, feel free to leave your thoughts and prayers in the comments section below. Additionally, keep in touch with HNHH for any other developments around this storyline. Finally, stick around for everything else going on around in the sports world. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Maryana Rodgers during this unfathomable time.

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NBA G-Leaguer Arrested By FBI On Kidnapping Charge

December 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Chance Comanche, a former NBA G-League player with the Stockton Kings, has been arrested on kidnapping charges by the FBI. Comanche, who was released by the Kings shortly before the news of his arrest broke. His arrest came in connection with the disappearance of Marayna Rodgers, a medical assistant who disappeared on December 6 on the way to visit friends in Las Vegas. A 19-year-old woman named Sakari Harnden has also been arrested on kidnapping charges. Her bond was set at $500,000.

Comanche, originally from LA, played college basketball at Arizona between 2015 and 2017. Going undrafted, Comanche bounced around several leagues, including the G-League, independent leagues, and Europe. He appeared in one NBA game for the Blazers in April 2023. He recorded 7 points and 3 rebounds in a blowout loss to the Warriors.

Dwight Howard Seeks Lawsuit Dismissal

A G League player from the Stockton Kings was arrested by the FBI in connection with a woman’s disappearance in Las Vegas

27-year-old Chance Comanche is now in custody facing kidnapping charges and has been released by the Stockton Kings pic.twitter.com/U7pGjIsv05

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 17, 2023

In other legal news regarding former NBA players, Dwight Howard has filed a motion seeking a pre-trial dismissal of the lawsuit brought against him by Stephen Harper. Howard’s motion calls Harper’s alleged assault “consensual”. Additionally, the motion also states that the lawsuit is “frivolous” and born of “unrequited love” on the part of Harper. Furthermore, Howard and his legal team accused Harper’s attorneys of submitting doctored text messages as evidence. This came after Harper’s team filed previously unseen text messages to the court.

“In short, the totality of the text messages between Mr. Howard and Mr. Harper make it abundantly clear that Mr. Harper’s claims are frivolous, that he was a willing participant in the events of July 19, 2021, and the early morning hours of July 20, 2021, and that the touching of his person had been invited by him. More importantly, the explicit messages not only show consent but also that Mr. Harper was initiating some of the sexual contact. Mr. Harper not only invited the initial experience, but tried to initiate a second encounter because the first was so enjoyable,” Howard’s motion read in part. The court has yet to rule on the motion.

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FBG Duck Murder Case: FBI Tells Jurors That A YouTuber Was Paid $25K To Be An Informant

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Some pieces are beginning to fall into place for the murder case of FBG Duck. Back in October jury duty was underway, as 150 people were whittled down to just 12. The tragic event that took place three years ago is finally starting to see some more progress toward a trial. Hopefully, the proper punishment for the six alleged gang members who have been charged with the murder will be handed down. They were reportedly members of a rival gang. Prosecutors and FBG’s mother claim that they publicly took credit for the murder afterward.

With that part in motion, we now have more information from HipHopDX. According to them, an FBI Agent has recently informed the jurors that a paid informant has been assisting with the case. The name of that person is Martell Wiley and he runs a YouTube channel called Trenches News. In addition, the Chicago Sun-Times says he will be testifying this week.

Martell Wiley Got A Lot Of Money To Help

Trial underway for Chicago suspects in FBG Duck murder https://t.co/bg4NcPyidK pic.twitter.com/6tLfXz0CYD

— CBS Chicago (@cbschicago) October 11, 2023

FBI Special Agent Kevin Doyle said that Wiley got over 15 installments of nearly $25,000. Additionally, his work with authorities officially began in 2021. However, the YouTuber did contact the Chicago Police Department one day after FBG’s murder to offer his help. Doyle mentioned that “he would provide background information. He reviewed surveillance footage [and] reviewed social media postings.” Wiley is sure to be under fire for breaking the street codes of not snitching. But, he wants to help bring justice to Duck. Wiley said, “They subpoenaed me to court. I’ve gotta come here and tell them, man,” he said in a video on his channel. “It ain’t no more discrepancies. I’m here. Long live [FBG Duck, aka] Carlton.”

What are your initial thoughts on this latest development with the FBG Duck murder case? Do you think things are going to rapidly escalate in court after Martell Wiley broke the code? Will this extra information help bring justice to FBG Duck’s family? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around FBG Duck. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Tha Dogg Pound Responds To Special Ed’s Controversial N.W.A Take

October 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tha Dogg Pound confronted Special Ed for his controversial take on N.W.A. doing more harm than good for the hip-hop community. Debating the topic on Instagram in a video captured by Forgotten Kingz TV, the two sides discussed the merits of the argument. Ed claimed that the legendary group brought police attention to the industry.

“My point was basically N.W.A. was used for the era we’re in now,” Special Ed began. “We’re in the era of destruction. We’re destroying ourselves as a Hip Hop community. Period. We’ve got teenagers out here killing each other, every state, every urban city over Hip Hop music, over tweets, over social media. So, that’s my point — none of this existed before the FBI got involved.” He cited the rates of violent crime among Black youth.

N.W.A. Perform In Kansas City

KANSAS CITY – 1989: Rappers MC Ren and Eazy-E. from N.W.A. performs during the “Straight Outta Compton” tour at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri in 1989. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

N.W.A.’s anti-police sentiment on tracks like “Fuck tha Police” famously brought on the wrath of the FBI’s assistant director of the office of public affairs, Milt Ahlerich, who sent them a warning letter in 1989. “Law enforcement officers dedicate their lives to the protection of our citizens, and recordings such as the one from N.W.A. are both discouraging and degrading to these brave, dedicated officers,” the letter reads in part. To the argument from Special Ed, Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound replied: “Don’t be mad at us though, cuz. You say we ruined something — like ruined Hip Hop. We took Hip Hop to a different world. N.W.A took Hip Hop up top.”

Tha Dogg Pound & Special Ed Discuss N.W.A.

Special Ed further argued: “They brought the attention of the government. There was already an agenda. As we know, the FBI dismantled and destroyed the Black Panthers. They assassinated Malcolm X. They assassinated Martin Luther King. So, what you think they’re going to do to us? We low-hanging fruit.”

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