As fans celebrate Gunna’s release from jail, Young Thug remains incarcerated. The rappers were arrested at the top of the year along with two dozen others alleged to be their associates. Authorities claimed that Thugger, Gunna, and their alleged crew were a part of the YSL street gang. Yet, attorneys for both rappers contested YSL is no more than a record label.
Reporter George Chidi has been regularly keeping the world updated on this RICO case. On Twitter, Chidi shares why D.A. Fani Willis is more concerned with figures who allegedly were ringleaders of the criminal street gang. This may be why we’re seeing several people released as Thugger continues to fight for his freedom.
“My read here is that the DA will deal out (almost) everyone else if it means improving their chances of convicting Young Thug,” Chidi reported.
“The operating philosophy as described to me by a ADA is to ask ‘absent this person, would this crime still happen?’ If the answer is yes, cut a deal.” He added, “If the gang targeted someone for shooting, who pulled the trigger is less important to Willis’ office than who turned on the green light.”
Chidi said that he’s “surprised at the deals” being made, stating that the D.A.’s office sees Thugger as “the shot caller.” There has been speculation that Young Thug is behind bars telling his associates to agree to plea deals so he can take the charges.
“Thug doesn’t have leverage,” said Chidi. “Also, if Thug and Brian Steel go down, they will go down fighting.”
Some are starting to believe that last month’s shocking murder investigation at the University of Idaho has gone cold. However, new updates continue to surface as police search for answers regarding the mysterious deaths of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.
Over the weekend, several videos circulating online made headlines as suspicion began to build around an unknown man named Adam. In a new video, two of the victims walk through downtown Moscow. As they make their way down the street, they gossip about telling the man “everything.” Strolling with them is a male figure previously seen in another video of the girls at a food truck.
According to TMZ, Adam is now known to be a local bartender. He has no involvement in the investigation in any way at this time.
While that lead was a dead end, authorities have thankfully been led to another clue – located all the way in Eugene, Oregon. In the city that’s nearly 500 miles away, a white Hyundai Elantra has been found. Additionally, there was a person sleeping inside of it.
The local police department received a call over the weekend about the vehicle. Officers promptly responded to the scene and made contact with the individual inside. Afterward, no further report was made.
One thing to note on the video of the white Hyundai Elantra “being found” in Eugene, Oregon is it’s on the way from Moscow, ID to Portland to San Francisco.
A route Inan Harsh took this past weekend as he chronicled on his Tik Tok.
Oregon cops are in contact with those in Moscow regarding the vehicle, which was brought up previously in press conferences. After scoping out various surveillance footage, Idaho police told the public that they were searching for a car of the same make and model.
Currently, they’re working to see if there’s any connection between the Hyundai and their ongoing murder investigation.
In other recent updates, a police officer’s body cam video captured on the same night of the slayings appears to include a chilling scream in the background. Check that out here, and tap back in with HNHH later for any updates. RIP.
When something big is happening in the hip-hop world, you can almost bet that 50 Cent will have something to say about it on social media. Of course, the ongoing Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion trial is no exception.
Over the weekend, the Power producer correspondingly hopped on Twitter to share a post comparing the Houston rap diva to Jussie Smollett. The actor previously found himself on trial for a messy scheme he put together, making himself look like the victim of a racist attack.
“Damn I’m confused, all this shit going around,” Fif wrote alongside the image. “I don’t know what to think. LOL.”
The “Candy Shop” rapper is facing undeniably considerable backlash for his comments. Specifically, “HICKORY DICKORY” hitmaker Chika spoke out on her own profile, condemning him for using his platform so irresponsibly. “If you took even a second to read through the court proceedings, it wouldn’t be so confusing,” she first said.
“As a figure in hip-hop, you should be responsible with how you use your platform. Targeting a victim of a shooting ain’t it and never will be,” the recording artist continued. “I think you know that 9x over,” she added, referencing 50’s own history with gun violence.
there is literally no reason to believe that a story that hasn’t changed & came out involuntarily is untrue.
i cannot imagine being @theestallion and having to see grown ass men cape for another not-so-grown ass man whose ego caused him to assault her with a deadly weapon.
In her next post, Chika went on, “There is literally no reason to believe that a story that hasn’t changed and came out involuntarily is untrue.”
She showed plenty of sympathy for Megan, writing, “I cannot imagine being @theestallion and having to see grown ass men cape for another not-so-grown ass man whose ego caused him to assault her with a deadly weapon.”
Additionally, Chika predicts that Lanez will receive a charge in the ongoing proceedings. “You n*ggas can unkindly f*ck off and talk about something that can be expressed at the 2.3 reading level you possess,” she later snapped at the New Yorker.
do you understand that if that drunken imbecile would’ve aimed differently and hit her fatally, this woman would be DEAD?
do you understand that this woman protected this man in the moment, showing more consideration than the law would EVER show you???
“It’s tired, it’s triggering, it’s f*ckin disgusting, and it needs to STOP. Y’all been at it for two years. Your Leprechaun King is getting convicted. Period.”
Furthermore, Chika believes that Black men should be “holding Megan up” during this time. “Instead you’ve chosen to stay silent and only speak when your baseless disbelief can be used to discredit her. Literally, F*CK you.”
Next, the 25-year-old explicitly hit 50 Cent with some harsh words regarding his past with Kanye West. “You dismissing senseless violence towards a woman while posting shit on Instagram every time you get into your p*ssy ass feelings about a grown man typing out something YOU dislike. N*gga, take a nap!” she told him. “You retired bc Kanye outsold and even HE ain’t worth a damn. Both bitches.”
Read what else Chika had to say in her rant to Fif below. Afterward, check out the latest from Tory Lanez’s trial here.
black men ESPECIALLY should have been holding Megan up and being gentle with her as she has had to deal with this all in the public eye.
instead, you’ve chosen to stay silent and only speak when your baseless disbelief can be used to discredit her.
you dismissing sensless violence towards a woman while posting shit on instagram every time you get into your pussy ass feelings about a grown man typing out something YOU dislike.
nigga, take a nap! you retired bc kanye outsold and even HE ain’t worth a damn. both bitches.
Reality TV is known for being chaotic, but Zeus‘ new Crazy In Love series takes drama to a whole new level. Starring Chrisean Rock and her man, Blueface, the program made its debut earlier this month. We’re only two episodes in, but so far we’ve already seen several family feuds. Surprisingly, more than one of them became physical.
During the premiere, the notoriously toxic couple met up with Rock’s father. She’s previously been open about her issues with him. While speaking with the rapper, the older man says, “Don’t do that ever again. Don’t touch my daughter like that ever again.”
Imagine yo gf and her daddy be trying to fight you he can’t catch no break
In response, Blueface seemingly brings up past fights between him and his partner during which she laid hands on him. Moments later, Chrisean’s dad swings, and hits his target directly in the face. Immediately after, a more serious brawl ensues.
The same feud continued into this week’s episode, which aired on Sunday (December 18). This time around, the “Thotiana” artist got his lick back, throwing hands at the Malone family patriarch. He wasn’t the only one fighting though, as the 22-year-old got into it with her own sisters at the same time.
In footage shared on @theneighborhoodtalk, Rock and two other women unintelligible scream at one another. While their words are unclear, the anger and aggression in their body language are obvious.
Near the end of the clip, the reality star paces with tears in her eyes, pounding her fist into her other hand. “Yo, back the f*ck up,” she says as her sister screams. “Back the f*ck up!”
Thankfully, not every altercation Blueface and Chrisean have with her family turns physical. Their show’s second episode also included a meet-up with one of her brothers, who simply wanted to talk to the pair about their history of domestic violence.
Though he admitted to previously engaging in it himself, Rock’s sibling wants better for her and the rest of his family.
We’re hardly more than a week into Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s trial. Already, though, the world is struggling to keep up with all the details pouring out of the courtroom. Seeing as this trial isn’t on full display like Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s was previously this year, we’ve had a much less intimate look at what’s been going on behind closed doors.
What we know so far is that the Houston native’s former BFF, Kelsey Harris, didn’t come through. Prior to her time on the stand the prosecution said she would confirm that she was a witness to Lanez shooting her friend. Her testimony was instead full of forgetful moments, which have some (including Keri Hilson) speculating that she may be a victim of bribery.
In fact, the “Big Ole Freak” rapper’s own attorney, Alex Spiro, made claims that the “Bussin Back” artist looks to have been compromised. As a result of her spotty memory, the prosecution was able to play Harris’ previous interview. In that, she plainly says that the Canadian fired the weapon at her friend.
The discrepancies in Kelsey’s recent testimony and her old story have been undeniably raising eyebrows. So much so, in fact, that Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta motioned to include two new charges of witness tampering on top of Lanez’s existing charges, according to Rolling Stone.
Specifically, she cited allegations that the “Say It” singer offered Thee Stallion and Harris a “$1 million bride” to keep quiet. Additionally, she mentioned California Penal Code 136.1 – a rule that makes dissuading a witness a crime.
Tory Lanez attends Rolling Stone Live Big Game Experience at Academy LA on February 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for MCM)
Ta told the court, “It’s based on testimony by both the victim and Ms. (Kelsey) Harris [about] statements the defendant made in the car, offering them a million dollar.”
Seeing as the 27-year-old brought up the hush money earlier in the proceedings, Judge David Herriford had some questions. The DA shared that she wasn’t sure what Kelsey’s testimony would be. However, when the recording artist’s former friend was in agreeance with the claims, a filing decision was made.
Lanez’s lawyer, George Mgdesyan was quick to object. Furthermore, he argued that prosecutors have known what Harris would say since as early as September.
Ultimately, Judge Herriford sided with the father of one’s defence, rejecting the additional charges. “I think it’s unfair at this juncture, so I would deny that motion,” he said. He also noted that Tory’s team would be in a “difficult position” putting together a proper response on such short notice.
That’s not the only drama that’s been unfolding in the courtroom so far this week. On Monday (December 19), it was revealed that a female jury member was seen riding in an elevator with Lanez and his legal representatives.
Those live-tweeting from the courtroom say that the woman is known as Juror No. 39. “A younger light-skinned Black woman with braided hair. [Her] style of dress that included pink cheetah print pants last week. [She] was asked to stay behind, then she went back into chambers to talk to Judge Herriford,” Law and Crime‘s Meghann Cuniff wrote.
At this time, it remains unknown if there’s cause to remove the juror. It was additionally noted that she somehow knows Lanez “through Instagram.” However, she insists she can be “fair” because she “generally isn’t on social media.”
Reports say that Juror No. 39 was spotted with Tory on both Friday and Monday. During the latter, reporter James Queally was also on board. “I did not see them talking or hear any discussion of the case,” he confirmed.
Other notes: There was an “incident” with a juror, per judge, but was not explained. But I did end up an elevator with Lanez, his security and PR folks today, and that specific juror was in there. I did not see them talking or hear any discussion of the case.
As for Thee Stallion’s side of things, yesterday the court heard her former stylist’s testimony. Read all about that here, and check back later for any more updates.
Trey Songz seemingly thought he was in the clear following a New York City fight between him and two others earlier this fall. However, a new report from TMZ reveals that the R&B vocalist did end up turning himself in to authorities as a result of the allegations against him.
According to the outlet’s law enforcement sources, the singer was feeling heat at the end of November over the reported altercation. Specifically, he’s facing accusations of striking two people in the face at a bowling alley in October. One of the victims, a woman, was in the hospital afterward to get treatment for her injuries.
When the news first broke, it was said that Songz “punched her in the face repeatedly and dragged her by her hair.” Additionally, sources note that she was an employee at the establishment where the fight went down.
The second victim, a man, claims the Virginia native punched him in the eye. Following the brawl, he allegedly refused any medical treatment.
Immediately, reps for the 38-year-old denied the gossip. From the sounds of the latest reports, his attorney, Mitch Schuster, also believes his client is innocent.
Trey Songz attends inBetweeners & D&G, powered by UNXD. DGFamily NFT.NYC Party at TAO Uptown on June 22, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images For INBETWEENERS x DOLCE & GABBANA)
“We have been proactively communicating with NY law enforcement, the DA, and all those involved,” he informed TMZ recently. “While we will respectfully and proactively work through all the appropriate channels we are confident that Trey will be fully cleared of any wrongdoing.”
Currently, Songz is not behind bars. He previously turned himself in at an NYPD station last month. After going through booking and getting a desk appearance ticket for assault, he later left.
A motive for the alleged bowling alley beatdown remains unknown. Additionally, we’re unsure when the “Na Na” hitmaker will have his day in court.
Younger me would be so upset at what Trey Songz has become
As we head into week two of Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s trial, more interesting testimony is coming out on the stand. Previously we heard from the shooting victim herself, as well as her ex-best friend, Kelsey Harris. Now, other figures such as her former stylist, EJ King, have been sharing the details that they recall from that fateful night.
Though he wasn’t at the crime scene when the rap diva was injured by gunfire, the fashion expert did attend a party at Kylie Jenner’s house with his client and her friend. On the stand, King recalled encouraging the Houston native to leave the party earlier in the evening, also noting that she was drinking a considerable amount.
Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete makes her way from the Hall of Justice to the courthouse to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
He spoke to the courthouse on Monday (December 19). At the time, the defence began with questions about how he, Megan, and Kelsey protect themselves when security isn’t around. “We’d have tasers, mace,” he shared. When asked specifically about other weapons or a handgun, he responded, “Not that I recall.”
Next, King heard a question regarding Thee Stallion or Harris with something resembling a firearm in their possession. “Possibly… but it’s not my business,” he asserted.
When speaking specifically about the get-together at Jenner’s residence, he made it known that he and his friends stayed later than the other guests. “I remember Corey [Gamble] insinuated to wrap up the party,” the creative director stated. This was allegedly before Tory Lanez’s arrival around 8 or 9 PM.
According to King’s testimony, he encouraged the “Hot Girl Summer” hitmaker to leave. “I don’t like feeling like the last Black [people] in somebody’s house,” he added. Seeing as he doesn’t drink, he “was already on alert” after witnessing Megan make a “slight comment” to the evening’s host.
While Harris is said to have told Jenner, “You’re fun, you’re a vibe,” the 27-year-old reportedly chimed in, “I’m really glad because I thought you were a lame.”
During cross-examination, DDA Alexander Bott described the “Bussin Back” artist as a relatively happy drunk. “Kelsey is just a little Tazmanian devil,” King described. “But she has a lot of bark, so she can cuss you out.” As for “bite,” he says he’s never seen Harris get aggressive.
Upon Lanez’s arrival, both Jenner and Thee Stallion were allegedly happy to see him. More drinking ensued, although the Traumazine creator’s “energy shifted from fun Megan to irritated Megan.” Additionally, her former stylist noted that she can become “aggressive” once faded past a certain point.
“I think you said Megan’s a different person when she’s drunk?” the defence asked. “Yes, when she’s past the faded point,” King responded. “Was she past the faded point that day?” they pressed. “Yes,” he concluded.
While that testimony was certainly interesting, the court is still waiting to hear from Thee Stallion’s former bodyguard, Justin Edison.
This past weekend, reports surfaced claiming that he’s missing. He was due to take the stand on Friday (December 16), however, internet sleuths thought they tracked him down at the FIFA World Cup instead.
Those reports have since been denied, and last we heard, the Los Angeles County District Attorney has sent a team out to search for him.
Yesterday morning, they made a visit to a LA home where they hoped to find him and get some availability for his testimony. Unfortunately, his location remains unknown at this time but he’s not technically a “missing” person.
Megan’s attorney, Alex Spiro, told TMZ Live that they last heard from Edison on Thursday (December 15) night. It was fully expected he would be in court the next day to provide testimony he thinks could’ve been “devastating.”
The lawyer is under the impression that witness intimidation is going on, noting that prosecutors have launched an investigation. On that same topic, the DA’s office simply said, “No comment.”
Check back in later for more updates on Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion’s trial.
Some romances are all about the slow burn, but others move fast, seemingly coming together at the speed of light. Previously, a rumoured new couple moving at such a pace was Emily Ratajkowski and Pete Davidson. However, things seem to have fizzled there, and the headlines have moved on to Lori Harvey and Damson Indris.
The model’s most recent high-profile relationship was with Black Panther actor Michael B. Jordan. The two were undeniably serious and even seemed to be on the path toward a proposal. Ultimately, though, they decided to go their separate ways without much of an explanation offered.
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Karwai Tang/Getty Images)
For his part, the Snowfall actor stirred up online buzz by spending time with Saweetie earlier this year. At the time, he posted a romantic video of the California rap diva playing piano, causing the internet to speculate about what else they’ve been doing together.
Rumours of Harvey and Idris spending time together only started making rounds this month. In a recent report from Media Take Out, a source says that she makes the men in her life sign an NDA with a $1M penalty. Additionally, it named the British star as one of the men she’s been romantically linked to as of late.
Not long after that news went viral, the pair all but made it official by stepping out together in West Hollywood.
They attempted to be discrete by having security escort them to and from separately. Regardless, the blogs got a hold of videos showing the celebs entering the same Escalade at different times.
Following her weekend date night, Harvey had some celebrating to do with the launch of her Essence magazine cover. Throughout the accompanying interview, she talks a lot specifically about wanting to distance herself from being known as someone’s girlfriend all the time.
“Because I’ve been so quiet this whole time, the Internet has created narratives for me,” the 26-year-old said. “People are just taking whatever bits of gossip and rumours that they have, and then creating that as a truth. In reality, the majority of the time it’s so far from the truth. So, it can be tough.”
At the time of the conversation, she was seemingly happily single. “I feel like it’s always been about me attached to something or someone,” Harvey told the outlet. “This time, it’s about me. Self-love, self-care, self-reflection. I’m being a little selfish right now. It’s my time.”
However, she undoubtedly caught Idris’ eye, as he was quick to show love to one of the photographs from her shoot. On Monday (December 19), he reposted directly from her account, leaving a trail of fire emojis beneath to show his approval.
A new week is upon us, which means we have more updates from the courtroom housing Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s trial. Last week ended with a serious shock. Reports that the Houston native’s ex-bodyguard, Justin Edison, had mysteriously disappeared ahead of his testimony began circulating online.
“We recently learned that Justin Edison went missing right before he was scheduled to appear in court,” attorney Alex Spiro told The Shade Room. The rapper’s ex-employee was due to give testimony last Friday (December 16). He was going to say that the Canadian artist gave him an apology for the shooting, according to the prosecution.
Tory Lanez attends Sorry For What Event on September 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Initially, reports said the LAPD was launching an investigation regarding Edison’s whereabouts. However, TMZ shot those rumours down, though they have no new information on his location.
Thankfully, Media Take Out has come through with answers for us. According to their sources, Thee Stallion’s former bodyguard has himself a new gig – all the way in Qatar. Presently, he’s working as personal security for a “very important person” (who wishes to remain anonymous) attending the FIFA World Cup.
Of course, the games officially ended yesterday (December 18), but that doesn’t mean Edison will be back in the US in time to testify. He apparently has plans to “continue his [current] security gig” until his client is home, safe and sound.
The outlet’s insider believes he won’t make it back until this coming Thursday, at which time the Lanez trial may be wrapped. Photos uploaded to @prime_security214 on Instagram show Edison (thought to be second from left) with a group of other staff. “Eating with a few good men,” the caption reads.
After the FIFA rumours began circulating, internet sleuths left comments on the Prime Security IG page. “Y’all this Meg security guard that’s ‘missing’ chile…” one of them reads.
Making a post of their own to address the situation, the account owner wrote, “Before you come on my page or comment on any of my posts know the faces and have the right person. Clowns like this, their mom should’ve swallowed them instead of having you. #PlayWithSomethingSafer.”
At this time, it remains unclear if Justin Edison’s whereabouts are known, or if he will testify. Check back in with HNHH later for more updates on Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion’s trial.
It’s no secret that Khloé Kardashian doesn’t exactly resemble her siblings. While they stand closer to five feet in height, she’s a whopping 5’10” and has bright green eyes that stand out in contrast to the dark brown ones on the rest of her family members. In the past, her genetics have long been a joke within the family – so much so, in fact, that she once took a paternity test on an episode of their OG reality series.
While matriarch Kris Jenner has maintained that her ex, Rob Kardashian, is the Good American founder’s father, others have been long convinced that it’s actually OJ Simpson. As you may remember, Khloé’s father was one of the accused murderer’s lawyers before his tragic death due to lung cancer.
Though talk of the mother of two’s paternity has died down lately (people are much more concerned with the ongoing paternity scandals of her own baby daddy), the 75-year-old has the internet talking once again after appearing on the Full SendPodcast.
“I always thought Kris was a cute girl. She was really nice. But, you know… I was — I was dating supermodels!” he said of gossip regarding him and the marketing mogul previously hooking up.
Simpson went on to say, “The rumour ain’t true. Nowhere even close to being true.” When the host teased him, “Some people think you might be Khloé Kardashian’s real dad,” he quickly made it known, “No… No, I’m not.”
Khloe Kardashian attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at Casa Cipriani on November 07, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
As Radar Online notes, this isn’t the first time the controversial athlete has spoken about the gossip. “You know, Rob Kardashian, he was like a brother to me. He was a great guy,” he wrote on Twitter in 2019.
“He met and married Kris and they really had a terrific time together, when they were together. Unfortunately, that ended. But never — and I want to stress, never, in any shape or form — have I ever had any interest in Kris, romantically or sexually, and I never got any indication that she had any interest in me. So all of these stories are bogus, bad, tasteless.”
Elsewhere in his appearance on Full Send, allegations regarding Simpson’s involvement in his ex-wife’s murder were brought up. Naturally, he swiftly avoided them and let it be known that the past trauma isn’t something he’s willing to discuss.
Check out O.J. Simpson’s full stint on the podcast below.
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