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Lawyer David Kenner Denies Representing Suge Knight In Hit-and-Run Case After Being Hired By Tory Lanez

January 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As previously reported, recently convicted rapper Tory Lanez has hired renowned criminal defense attorney David Kenner, the lawyer who famously represented the Death Row roster, to argue his case while in the appellate phase of his case. Even there are several pictures that contradict Kenner’s new claim, but he contends that he never represented Suge Knight in the hit-and-run case that killed Terry Carter and sent him to prison for 28 years.

Law & Crime reporter Meghann Cuniff broke the news about Lanez hiring Kenner and simultaneously touched on the fact that Kenner did not represent Knight in his hit-and-run case, but in a a robbery case in which the former Death Row CEO received probation.

Lanez appeal has yet to be scheduled, but with kenner’s track record and the controversy surrounding his trial, there’s a possibility that Lanez could be out of jail sooner than expected.

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Wu Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah Releases All-Access LP Via Stem Player

January 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Hip Hop legend Ghostface Killah is bringing fans an entirely new way to enjoy his music..

In Partnership with the Stem Player Creator and Founder, Alex Klien, the Wu Tang Clan founding member will be releasing a special album for purchase on his own custom device and exclusive video content.

After three decades in the game, Ghostface Killah is changing up how fans experience his art with an all access package.

Ghostface Stem will release two exclusive devices, in Black and Cream colors, with new songs and audio effects. Ghostface Killah will be the first artist to run a direct subscription on Stem, at his price, direct to his audience. Subscribers and device purchasers will get not only never
before heard songs, but video documentaries, direct meetings with the crew and access to an exclusive “Stem Fest Concert”.

The stem system gives artists more control over their work. Stem is a venture of Kano Computing, which pioneered Stem Technology with its customizable computers and audio devices.

Stem’s new medium, which let’s anyone customize any song,
revolutionizes artist control. It brings fans and artists closer together through state of the art electronic and artificial intelligence technology.

The Ghostface Killah Cream Stemplayer will Include 5 New Tracks
For $240.

A 360 UNITS LIMITED EDITION Of The Ghostface Killah Black Stem Player
Will Include 10 New Tracks For $240.

Explore The New Ghostface Killah and Stem Partnership Now On Stem.Tech

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Today In Hip Hop History: Smif N Wessun Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Dah Shinin’ 28 Years Ago

January 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On this date in 1995, Steele and Tek aka Smif N Wessun of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released their debut album Dah Shinin’ on the ultra-indie imprint, Wreck Records.

This was also the sophomore effort of the Boot Camp Clik, which exposed the skills of more of the artists that were heard on Black Moon’s debut project, Enta Da Stage. Tracks such as “Cession at da Doghillee” and “Sound Bwoy Bureill” introduced members of Heltah Skeltah, the duo that included the late Sean Price, as well as the Originoo Gunn Clappaz(O.G.C.), which completed the epic Brooklyn rap collective.

With in-house production courtesy of Da Beatminerz, the Roy Ayers’ Ubiquity-Esque feel that was captured on the album’s cover can definitely be felt through the verses over the haunting tracks. Even though the album never reached gold status in terms of sales, Dah Shinin’ is undoubtedly one of the albums that define its era.

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Bobby Shmurda Drops Diss Track Allegedly Aimed At Gunna Titled “Rat N****s”

January 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

There’s no secret that Brooklyn drill mainstay Bobby Shmurda is a “no snitching” advocate, but it appears that the “Hot N***a” took his ideals a step further after teasing a new track that seems to be aiming at YSL’s Gunna titled “Rat N****s.”

Some say that Shmurda is aiming at Gunna, who took a plea deal in the YSL RICO case, which still leaves Young Slime Life capo and Gunna’s partner in rhyme, Young Thug, still behind bars. In the lyrics, Shmurda rapped, “Took a plea deal … left your dog in that pen … why they playback in that courtroom, keeps playing back in his head.”

Bobby shmurda took it personal with gunna plea deal !! Why is he making a whole diss track pic.twitter.com/iOUZEdYjKC

— Mimi The Music Blogger (@mdaixo) January 5, 2023

Shmurda’s loyalty to his crew can never be questioned, as he added two years to his sentence in 2016 to take five years off Rowdy Rebel’s sentence.

Gunna took an Alford Plea in his RICO conspiracy case, which his lawyer Steven Shadow says does not influence the result of any of the other YSL members’ cases.

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[WATCH] French Montana Says Max B Will Be Released From Prison In 2023

January 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

According to the Coke Boys captain, the Wave God will be coming home real soon.

French Montana recently announced in a tweet that Max B will released from prison in April of this year while promoting Max’s new “Lemonade” video from French’s latest mixtape Coke Boys 6.

Max was sentenced to 75 years behind bars for conspiracy charges related to armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault and felony murder from a botched New Jersey robbery in 2006. In 2016, Max, whose real name is Charley Wingate, had his sentenced reduced to 20 years. His sentenced was then shortened again to 12 years in 2019.

The “Lemonade” video opens with Biggaveli on a prison video call speaking to his fans.

“It’s Max Biggavel. French, what’s good, my n-gga? I’m coming, baby. I’m on they ass,” he says. “Boy looking good, I’m working, got the weight off of me, the weight is up. It’s ‘Lemonade,’ baby, it’s the video. Get ready for it. French Monbega, owww! I love you, beloved. You killin’ them out here.”

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SOURCE SPORTS: Undefeated MMA Fighter Victoria “The Prodigy” Lee Dead At 18

January 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

According to several confirmed reports, ONE Championship-sponsored fighter Victoria “The Prodigy” Lee has passed away. She was only 18 years old.

Her older sister Angela Lee posted about the fighter’s December 26 sudden death. Victoria’s cause of death is still unknown

“She has gone too soon and our family has been completely devastated since then,” Angela wrote. “We miss her. More than anything in this world. Our family will never be the same. Life will never be the same…”We love you Victoria. I love you Sprout. Until the end of time.”

The CEO of One Championship, Chatri Sityodtong, also talked about the young woman who first made her debut with the promotional company at the age of 16.

“I first met Victoria when she was 11 years old. I watched her blossom over the years as a martial artist and a human being,” Sityodtong wrote on Facebook. “I always remember thinking how wise, thoughtful, and selfless she was beyond her years. Of course, she was an extraordinary martial arts prodigy even back then, but I could see that she was so much more than that.”

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[WATCH] Yung Miami’s Friend Momo And King Von’s Sister Fight It Out In Public Bathroom

January 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last February, King Von’s sister Kayla B got into a brutal parking lot brawl. The now viral video ends with Von’s younger sister screaming, “B*tch every time you talk sh*t, I’ma beat you up h*, every time.” The two young women met up again, this time in a public restroom.

Yung Miami’s Best Friend, Momo, Got Into An Altercation With King Von’s Sister, Kayla B, Again… pic.twitter.com/zeEkVhfgOO

— THE NEIGHBORHOOD TALK (@TNHTalk) January 8, 2023

Last year, Kayla B got the best of Momo, but this time around, Momo fought toe to toe with Kayla while onlookers were encouraged to not jump in between the two fighters.

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Gucci Mane’s Wife Responds To Big Scarr’s Family Saying He Refused To Pay For Funeral

January 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Three days before Christmas 2022, 1017 signee Alexandert”Big Scarr” Woods passed away from an accidental prescription drug overdose in his native Memphis, Tennessee. He was only 22 years old.

Now, almost a month following Scarr’s death, Scarr’s family and his longtime collaborator, Quezz Ruthless, allege that Gucci refuses to pay for his artist’s funeral. Gucci’s wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir, responded to the family with receipts to back up her story that Gucci actually paid the funeral home and even sent flowers, but received no thanks or appreciation from the family.

In a video, Quezz stated, “You say to them you finna pay for the funeral, then you lie. You didn’t have to lie! You ain’t have to go ghost either, cuh. It was gonna get paid for either way. You could’ve just said you ain’t have the money. You don’t get no type of respect for that, cuh. When they texted you and asked you about Scarr’s funeral, cuh, you told them folks that Keyshia’s birthday coming up. Man, y’all rich! Y’all can celebrate her birthday any day. Come on now, cuh.”

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