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6ix9ine Agrees to New $6M Record Deal, But There’s a Catch

October 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Somebody still believes in Tekashi 6ix9ine. The controversial and embattled rapper has signed a new record deal with Kartel Music, reportedly for over $6 million.

According to TMZ, 6ix9ine will record a new album with Mexican regional artists and tour across the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America.

The rainbow-haired rapper will earn $1 million for a 10-song album and $250,000 for each show of a tour, resulting in nearly $6 million in earnings.

But there is some fine print. In accepting the deal, 6ix9ine agrees to sidestep legal issues and digital beef while also avoiding arrest.

But just last month, Tekashi 6ix9ine decided to use his drama to generate some views, and this time, it involves his former flame, singer Yailin La Mas Viral. The troubled and now wanted Brooklyn rapper dropped “Repuesta,” a diss track, along with a video yesterday (Sept. 4) aimed at an ex-girlfriend and fellow artist, Yailin La Mas Viral and the ‘Get The Strap” rapper goes in on his former lover.

Even though all of the lyrics are in Spanish (and can understood in depth by those who speak the language), the visual for Repuesta (which means response) gives viewers 6ix9ine’s perception of the rocky relationship between the two artists. Also, Tekashi, known for his flamboyant wear and hairstyles, toned it down this time, donning a black suit while casually spitting his verses instead of his signature screaming style.

The visual includes footage of the rapper and Yailin La Mas Viral when they were still together. The duo dated throughout 2023 before ending things in August. Footage also includes 6ix9ine interacting with Yailin La Mas Viral’s son, whom she shares with Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA. The relationship publicly went sour when it was reported that 6ix9ine was arrested in the Dominican Republic on domestic violence charges back in January after Yailin’s mother made a report.

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Supreme Court Denies R. Kelly’s Attempt to Appeal Sex Crimes Conviction

October 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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R. Kelly attempted to take his sex crimes convictions to the highest court possible. They responded with a “no, thank you.”

R. Kelly is currently servince 30 years in prison for sex trafficking, concurrent with 20 years for child pornography, and he petitioned the Supreme Court stating he was retroactively prosecuted. According to CNN, federal prosecutors declined to respond to the appeal.

R. Kelly’s case was just one of hundreds denied by the Court.

In August 2024, R. Kelly’s legal battle began when he claimed that prison employees used the internal prison system to access his sensitive information unlawfully. According to Kelly, this information was then sold to Tasha K, who subsequently shared it on her popular blog. Kelly’s lawyer argued that Tasha K leveraged this information to harass him and influence witnesses in his ongoing legal battles, particularly his criminal prosecution in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY).

However, the U.S. Government has now fired back, requesting that the case be dismissed. In documents obtained exclusively by In Touch, government lawyers denied breaching their duty of care to Kelly, arguing that the United States cannot be held liable for the alleged actions of individual prison employees. They stated, “The United States is not subject to institutional liability stemming from allegedly widespread negligent practices or policies.”

While the government did acknowledge that there was an Inspector General investigation into the unauthorized access of Kelly’s emails, visitor logs, and phone records, they pointed out that no charges were ever brought against the officer named in Kelly’s complaint. In fact, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that the employee in question had retired shortly after the investigation commenced in 2019.

Interestingly, the government’s response appears to indirectly confirm that a prison worker did, in fact, provide information to Tasha K that was accessed from the internal system. Despite this, the government maintains that this does not constitute grounds for holding the entire U.S. Penal System accountable.

Tasha K, for her part, has vehemently denied any involvement in illegal activity, taking to Instagram to refute Kelly’s allegations. Nonetheless, Kelly’s legal team contends that the leaked information caused chaos in his personal life and compromised his defense in the criminal case against him.

As the U.S. Government pushes for the lawsuit to be thrown out, Kelly’s legal challenges continue to mount. With his reputation and freedom on the line, this latest development in the R. Kelly saga underscores the intense scrutiny and controversy surrounding the disgraced singer, both inside and outside the courtroom. The court’s decision on whether to dismiss the case will be closely watched, as it could set a significant precedent for the handling of sensitive information within the U.S. prison system.

The U.S. Government has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by R&B singer R. Kelly, who is currently serving time on multiple charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. The lawsuit, which was filed last year, accuses the U.S. Penal System and gossip vlogger Tasha K of violating his privacy by allegedly accessing and publishing his private prison emails and call logs.

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Your Old Droog Shines On ‘Movie’ Promo Tour, Cementing His Status As A Force in Hip-Hop

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rapper Your Old Droog has been making waves on his current ‘Movie‘ promo tour, with fans and critics alike hailing it as one of the greatest hip-hop performances they’ve ever witnessed. Known for his gritty NYC baritone flow, sharp punchlines, and vivid storytelling, Droog has captivated audiences at every stop, solidifying his reputation as a hip-hop force to be reckoned with.

Entering the scene a decade ago, Droog has steadily built a legacy, garnering respect from both fans and peers. Often described as “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper,” his raw lyrical prowess and distinctive voice have set him apart. But beyond his lyrical skill, it’s his high-energy stage presence that has elevated him into the ranks of the great performers. Droog’s live shows feature a perfect balance of hard-hitting bars, personal anecdotes, and his impeccable enunciation, creating an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression.

Currently on the West Coast leg of his tour, Droog is promoting his new album Movie, which has already garnered widespread praise and is being dubbed a classic. Movie takes listeners on a journey through Droog’s life, offering heartwarming and introspective glimpses into his world. With standout tracks like “Grandmothers Lessons,” which is in the running for a Grammy nomination, and the entire album being considered for Best Rap Album, Droog’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down. There’s even a rumored album in the works with legendary producer Madlib, which has fans excited with anticipation.

Your Old Droog’s Movie is now available worldwide, and if his tour is any indication, it’s an album that hip-hop fans won’t want to miss. Droog is currently tearing down stages across North America, and if you haven’t seen him live yet, this is the show to catch.

Remaining Tour Dates:

9/24/24 – Boston, MA – Sonia (tickets)
9/25/24 – Washington, DC – DC9 (tickets)
9/26/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Silk City (tickets)
9/28/24 – Toronto, ON – Adelaide Hall (tickets)
10/6/24 – Denver, CO – Cervantes’ Other Side (tickets)
10/8/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge (tickets)
10/10/24 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre (tickets)
10/12/24 – Seattle, WA – Barboza (tickets)
10/15/24 – San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar (tickets)
10/16/24 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo (tickets)

Don’t miss out on what many are calling one of the best hip-hop tours of the year!

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Will Smith Set to Reunite With Director Michael Bay On New Action Film ‘Fast and Loose’ For Netflix

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bad Boys franchise alumni, Michael Bay and Will Smith are reportedly in discussions to collaborate once again on a new action blockbuster. This time they’re taking their talents from South Beach to Netflix.

According to exclusive reporting from Deadline, the super star actor and iconic action director Michael Bay, who first worked together nearly 30 years ago on the original Bad Boys, are set to reunite for Fast and Loose, a new project in development.

Here’s more on the reported synopsis:

Fast and Loose “follows a man who wakes up in Tijuana with no memories. As he pieces together his past, he learns he’s been living two lives: one as a crime kingpin and the other as an undercover CIA agent.”

The screenplay for the film was penned by Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, Chris Bemmer, and Eric Pearson.

Story time … Smith and Bay’s original collaboration came in 1995 with Bad Boys, a film that helped propel both of their careers to new heights. Smith went on to star in the subsequent Bad Boys sequels, as well as other major films like the Men In Black series and numerous other blockbusters.

Bay who is also a prolific commercial director, continued to direct several action-packed films, including Armageddon, The Island, and the first five Transformers films.

Get this, for Will Smith, this new project follows the success of Bad Boys for Life, the latest installment in the franchise, which grossed $400 million worldwide. After recently stepping away from the thriller Sugar Bandits, Fast and Loose is expected to be his next major project.

Behind there camera, the film will be produced by Kelly McCormick and David Leitch for 87North, along with Will Smith. Jon Mone and Ryan Shimazaki from Westbrook Studios are in talks to produce, while Robert Simonds and Noah Fogelson will serve as executive producers for STXfilms. Barry Waldman is also attached as an executive producer.

As expected, at this time, there are no details regarding a potential release date or when production will begin but hey, we are all patiently waiting for what is sure to be a number one Netflix blockbuster.

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Nicki Minaj’s Ex Safaree Pulls Up to Pink Friday 2 World Tour With All Love: “I’m Proud No Cap”

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rap diva Nicki Minaj’s Miami stop on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour on Sunday night (Oct. 6) saw an unexpected guest in the audience—her ex-boyfriend, Safaree. Social media quickly lit up with videos showing the rapper enthusiastically enjoying the concert, rapping along to some of Nicki’s biggest hits. Dressed in a denim vest and matching jeans, sunglasses, and holding a drink, Safaree was clearly in high spirits.

But check this out, in one video, Safaree can be seen in the crowd passionately reciting the lyrics to “FTCU” alongside other fans.

What’s more, in another clip, he addresses the camera, saying, “I’m loving the Gag City Tour. Wassup?”

As expected, his appearance at the show sparked a variety of reactions from fans, given the couple’s highly publicized relationship, which lasted from 2003 to 2014. Nicki is now married to Kenneth Petty, but Safaree seems unfazed by the chatter. After the concert, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to make it clear that he holds no grudges: “I’m proud no cap… a lot of y’all will never understand but there is no malice in me… I’m proud,” he wrote.

Get this, many of Safaree’s fans praised his mature approach. One user commented, “I love the fact he doesn’t let his ‘hatred’ towards his ex hold him back from giving Nicki Minaj her flowers. Maturity is real.” However, others criticized Safaree’s presence at the show, calling it inappropriate. One critic remarked, “No MALICE? You went on a whole press tour spreading lies about you writing for her, disrespected her every chance you got… what you’re doing is stalk-ish and obsessive, but I get it. Like imagine fumbling a woman like this?”

As for the tour itself, Nicki’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour: Gag City Reloaded began on September 4 in Philadelphia, supporting her December 2023 album, Pink Friday 2. The album features popular tracks such as “Everybody” with Lil Uzi Vert, “FTCU,” “Needle” featuring Drake, and “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.” The 21-city tour will conclude on October 11 with a special homecoming show in Queens.

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Halle Berry’s Ex-Husband Olivier Martinez Sold His Rolex to Pay Attorneys in Child Custody Battle

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The legal battle between Halle Berry and her ex-husband Olivier Martinez over custody of their 10-year-old son, Maceo, has taken a heated turn. In a new development, Martinez has requested that the court force the Oscar-winning actress to pay his legal fees—amounting to a staggering $360,000.

According to In Touch, the French actor, 58, is asking for a total of $363,270.59 to continue his custody fight. This sum includes $320,000 for attorney fees, $25,000 for a forensic accountant, $7,500 for a custody expert, and $10,000 for transcript costs. Court documents reveal that Olivier is facing financial hardship and recently had to sell his last expensive watch, a Rolex, for $10,000 in order to hire a new lawyer after his previous legal team quit.

In the court filings, Olivier’s new attorney argued that Halle, who earns significantly more money than her ex-husband, should cover the costs of his legal representation. “Halle earns millions of dollars and likely even more with her upcoming movie release,” the lawyer stated, adding that Olivier has been asking for months for a contribution from Halle to cover his attorney fees, which she has refused. According to Olivier’s legal team, Halle’s refusal is essentially denying him access to justice.

The situation has escalated, with Olivier reportedly borrowing $45,000 to pay his legal fees, in addition to the money he received from selling his watch. He also claimed to have already paid $55,000 to his former attorneys, which he now wants reimbursed by Halle.

The custody battle comes after years of tension following the couple’s divorce. Olivier and Halle, who were married for three years, finalized their split after a lengthy legal process that resulted in Halle agreeing to pay her ex $8,000 per month in child support. Both parents were ordered to attend coparenting therapy, but Halle has expressed frustration over Olivier’s alleged failure to consistently participate in the sessions, which she believes is crucial for their son’s well-being.

Halle, who is also 58, is now seeking sole legal custody of Maceo, claiming she has spent over $200,000 in legal fees, including $55,000 paid to Olivier’s previous lawyers. She has accused her ex of dragging out the proceedings unnecessarily, opting for expensive court hearings rather than alternative dispute resolutions, which she believes would have been more cost-effective.

As the custody dispute continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the court will grant Olivier’s request for legal fee assistance or side with Halle, who has resisted his financial demands throughout the process.

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Cardi B and Offset Spark Drama at NYC Club Amidst Divorce

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B Says Offset Will Address Social Media Rumors in His Forthcoming Album

Last week, everything seemed amicable between Cardi B and Offset, as the two were spotted together at Cardi’s grandmother’s 86th birthday celebration. It looked like the divorced couple, who share three children, were keeping things peaceful. But fast forward a few days, and a fresh wave of drama has fans buzzing—this time over Offset’s unexpected appearance at the same NYC nightclub where Cardi was living her best life.

The incident went down at Dream Hospitality Group’s party at The Stafford Room early Sunday morning. TMZ obtained footage showing Cardi enjoying herself, dancing and vibing to the music, oblivious to any potential drama. But that quickly changed when the DJ gave an unexpected shoutout to Offset, announcing his presence in the building. According to eyewitnesses, Cardi seemed startled by the mention, as fans wondered why her ex was at the same venue.

While Cardi was busy twerking and partying like Offset wasn’t even there, fans noticed the tension, especially since the two exes kept their distance throughout the night. Offset stayed on the opposite side of the room, and despite the club being packed with partygoers, the couple avoided any direct interaction. Eyewitnesses confirmed that Cardi and Offset didn’t arrive or leave together, nor did they hang out while at the event. Their time overlapping at the club was brief, with Offset slipping out solo, leaving Cardi to continue the night without any disruption.

Fans, however, aren’t buying that this was a coincidence. Many have accused Offset of stalking Cardi, questioning why he showed up to the same club she was at despite their divorce proceedings. The speculation comes just weeks after Cardi officially filed for divorce in July, requesting primary custody of their children.

As for the couple’s future, only time will tell, but for now, the tension between the two shows no signs of cooling off. Fans remain divided—some rooting for reconciliation, while others believe the best path forward for both rappers is to keep their distance.

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Miami Beach Planning to Rescind Diddy’s Key to the City

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Photo credit: Steven Gomillion

Diddy has already lost the key to New York City but will also lose his honor in Miami Beach. According to TMZ, Miami Beach officials are in the final steps of rescinding Diddy’s Key to the City.

The exact cancellation of Dddy’s honor is currently in the air with the threat of Hurricane Milton this week. Diddy was awarded the key by Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine in 2015 at the Revolt Music Conference.

In June, Diddy returned New York City’s Key to the City following a request from Mayor Eric Adams.

Mayor Adams expressed deep concern over a video involving Cassie, prompting him to ask for the prestigious honor back. TMZ obtained letters sent to Diddy’s offices in New York and Los Angeles, detailing the Mayor’s dismay over the incident.

After Mayor Eric Adams stated he would check into revoking Diddy’s key to New York City, the city council urged him to do so.

In case you missed it, in 2023, Diddy received the key from Mayor Adams, who now states he was “deeply disturbed” by the video.

“The committee and team have never rescined a key before, but we are now sitting down to see what the next steps forward are going to be,” Adams said to Pix11. “We are taking everything under analysis and the team will come back to me with a final determination.”

In a statement to TMZ, council member Sandy Nurse says, “Mayor Adams should immediately revoke Diddy’s key to the city. As an abuser, Diddy lost his right to have such an honor and should be held accountable for his actions. Mayor Adams should set the example and take it away.”

Council Member Shaun Abreu added, “Mayor Adams should snatch back Diddy’s key and slam the door behind him. We won’t be missing you.”

Cassie’s lawyers respond to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ apology video posted today:

“That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.” pic.twitter.com/4QxhJjrdXO

— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) May 19, 2024

2016 footage from the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles shows Diddy beating Cassie in the hotel’s hallway.

In the video released by CNN, Diddy is seen running down the hotel hallway in a towel to catch Cassie as she attempts to leave in an elevator. Diddy throws Cassie to the floor by her neck, followed by kicks, stomps and an attempt to drag her down the hall by her hood.

Cassie attempted to use a hotel phone, but Diddy pushed it to the ground again. Later in the video, he throws a vase at the singer.

Cassie’s attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, released the following statement: “The gut-wrenching video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs. Words cannot express the courage and fortitude that Ms. Ventura has shown in coming forward to bring this to light.”

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