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Roddy Ricch Hit With Lawsuit Over “The Box”: Report

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Roddy Ricch is facing a lawsuit for his 2019 hit “The Box.” His label, Atlantic Records, and producer 30 Roc are also named in the legal documents. Per TMZ, singer Greg Perry filed the suit. In it, he claimed that the Compton native used “key elements” from his 1975 song “Come On Down (Get Your Head Out Of The Clouds)” without asking his permission.

Perry is reportedly seeking damages in the lawsuit, saying that an expert “clearly and convincingly” found similarities between the songs. He’s also hoping the court will see that they purposely committed copyright infringement.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 06: Roddy Ricch performs onstage during Roddy Ricch Headlines SECRET SESH X SAC NFT Event on May 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Ricch recently celebrated the third anniversary of the song yesterday (Dec. 6). Shortly following the song’s release in 2019, both the single and the 24-year-old’s debut album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, quickly climbed the music charts.

“The Box” went on to take the number one spot on the Hot 100 Billboard chart. It also took off on TikTok and other social media, with users adding the song to various videos.

READ MORE: Roddy Ricch’s “Live Life Fast” Receives Incredibly Mixed Reactions From Listeners

Ricch later enjoyed a rise to stardom following the viral hit, going on to release a string of notable singles and collaborations. In December 2021, he shared his second studio album Live Life Fast featuring 21 Savage, Kodak Black, and Future.

The “Stop Breathing” rapper and his team have not responded publicly to Perry’s copyright lawsuit.

Check out both songs above and below, and let us know in the comment section if you hear any similarities. Check back in with HNHH for any new updates on the suit.

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Tory Lanez Case: Detective Who Was “Key Witness” Won’t Testify: Report

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We’re sure your timelines are cluttered with updates about the case involving Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. The news filters in real-time as the trial date approaches next week. In July 2020, an incident occurred outside a Hollywood Hills mansion. Megan alleged her former friend shot her in the foot, and quickly, the allegations became the talk of pop culture. However, Lanez has repeatedly denied the accusations as he heads to trial. The rapper-singer faces several felony charges, including his newly added discharge of a weapon count.

Nancy Dillon, a senior reporter for Rolling Stone, has been keeping the world updated about Lanez’s case since its onset. She offered information via Twitter and, earlier today, returned with more news. “Tory Lanez Trial Update: LAPD Det. Ryan Stogner ‘relieved of duty’ in last month,” she wrote.

Read More: Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Is “Confident” Rapper Will Win Megan Thee Stallion Case

Dillon added, “Prosecutors reveal in court Lanez’s atty George Mgdesyan says on the record the ‘underlying’ reason for dismissal was a DV allegation.” However, “Prosecutors say no charges filed & they won’t call him @ trial.”

“Mgdesyan says Stogner, who was the investigating officer who interviewed Megan The Stallion after the shooting, is a critical witness for the defense. He told court he plans to call him under the theory Stogner ‘botched’ the investigation. Judge says he would allow.”

Reports stated that the defense team plans to call Kris Jenner’s partner Corey Gamble and daughter Kylie Jenner as witnesses. Just before the shooting, Megan, Lanez, and Jenner appeared together on Instagram Live as they partied at the mansion and enjoyed its swimming pool. It is unclear what Jenner may have witnessed, but the rumors have been unending.

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It has also been reported that Kelsey Nicole, Megan’s former best friend, may take the stand as a witness for the prosecution. Kelsey was at the scene when the shooting occurred, but as the years progressed, she has had a tense relationship with the rapper. The two were once close, but their fallout played out for social media audiences. Megan publicly suggested that her ex-BFF remained silent about what happened because she allegedly took a bribe from Lanez’s camp. Kelsey denies the accusations.

On Twitter, Lanez seems confident that the trial will vindicate him.

Nicki Minaj’s Husband Ordered To Settle Lawsuit With Alleged Rape Victim

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A judge is ordering Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty and his sexual assault accuser Jennifer Hough to settle their lawsuit. Hough sued Petty last year for infliction of emotional distress, harassment and witness intimidation. But according to court docs obtained by AllHipHop.com, Judge James R. Cho referred the case to mediation.

“Parties to select a mediator by 12/20/2022 and complete mediation by 3/6/2023,” documents show. “[They] may participate in the mediation remotely. [Both sides] shall file a joint status report two weeks after completing the mediation, but no later than 3/20/2023, whichever date is earlier.”

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 12: Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty attend the Marc Jacobs Fall 2020 runway show during New York Fashion Week on February 12, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Marc Jacobs)
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Hough also sued Kenneth’s wife Nicki Minaj, claiming the “Super Freaky Girl” rapper took part in the harassment campaign. She says the couple harassed and threatened her to make her recant her rape allegations against Petty. Ultimately, Hough dropped her claims against Minaj. But her allegations against Kenneth still stands. 

Last year, Kenneth pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender. In July, a judge sentenced him to one year of home confinement and three years of probation. Petty is also pursuing legal action against the State of New York over his sex offender status. He wishes to get his name removed from New York’s sex offender registry. The 44-year old claims that he was never was able to challenge his sex offender status. However, the courts weren’t here for Kenny’s claims. 

“Plaintiff’s claims are meritless, ” court docs show. “And the SORA hearing transcript demonstrates that Plaintiff is fourteen years late in pursuing this lawsuit. The statute of limitations has run. Plaintiff’s claims should be dismissed.”

Oral arguments in Jennifer Hough’s case against Petty begin on January 6, 2023.

Ye & Kim Kardashian Celebrate Saint West’s Birthday Together

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Even though Ye has continued to face public scrutiny for his hateful speech, it’s not stopping him from showing up for father duties.

It appears as though the 45-year-old and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian are staying true to their recent divorce settlement as they continue to put their differences aside while they co-parent.

Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West attend The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Ye will pay $200,000 in child support each month and 50 percent of any educational costs moving forward. However, the former power couple will share custody of their four children with “equal access” to them. The children are still expected to primarily live with their mother.

Their eldest son, Saint, turned seven on Monday (December 5). The Chicago native reportedly spent several hours at Kardashian’s Hidden Hills home to celebrate alongside the family.

It seems as though the young boy got to ring in his birthday in an incredible way. The social media mogul took her son and some of his friends to the Rams game at SoFi Stadium on Sunday (December 4).

Saint got on-field access and the chance to meet Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Additionally, he happily dove into a football-shaped birthday cake.

Interestingly, Kardashian and her little boy were recently booed while attending a game hosted by the Los Angeles team. Seeing as she’s no stranger to hate, she surprisingly took it all in good stride.

Ye, for his part, has continued to be in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. His streak of dangerous hate speech towards Jewish people is becoming more and more harmful.

In his most recent interview, this time with Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes, Ye encouraged Jewish people to forgive Hitler. “Jewish people can’t tell me who I can love and who I can’t love,” he said.

Read more here about the damage that Ye’s antics are causing and be sure to stay tuned for the latest updates.

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Bill Cosby Faces Allegations From 5 Women In New Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Bill Cosby is facing another sexual assault lawsuit after five different women have come forward. All of them are accusing the now-embattled comedian of sexual assault while on the set of The Cosby Show.

The plaintiffs – Lili Bernard, Eden Tirl, Jewel Gittens, Jennifer Thompson and Cindra Ladd – were previously a part of the show’s production throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Bill Cosby arrives at the Montgomery County Courthouse on the first day of sentencing in his sexual assault trial on September 24, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. In April, Cosby was found guilty on three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004. 60 women have accused the 80 year old entertainer of sexual assault. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)

TMZ broke the story earlier today (December 6). In the suit, the women claim that Cosby was going to be their mentor. He instead turned into a predator.

Bernard was a guest star in a 1992 episode, in which she played Mrs. Minifield. She claims the 85-year-old drugged and assaulted her several times throughout her time spent on set.

When she threatened to bring his crimes to the police, the alleged victim says he threw her down a flight of stairs. Bernard ended up not reporting anything for fear of her life.

Tirl played the role of a cop on the show. She alleges that she was taken advantage of in a dressing room, with Cosby locking the door behind them.

Gittens claims that she took drugs and went through an assault at the hands of the actor in her own home. At that time, they were planning on discussing a possible role for her on his series.

Thompson alleges that there were pressures forcing her into sexual acts with him. Ladd says she became a victim after passing out from a pill he gave her for a headache.

Cosby was previously serving a 10-year prison sentence for indecent assault. He was surprisingly released last year when prosecutors violated an immunity deal previously given to him by a different attorney.

The father of five and his team markedly continue to deny these allegations and any wrongdoing. However, he has seen accusations of sexual assault from dozens of women over the years.

Cosby’s PR representative, Andrew Wyatt, has told TMZ that these accusers and their claims are not new.

Be sure to check back here for any updates regarding this ongoing lawsuit.

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Keke Palmer Claps Back At Haters Who Attacked Her For Being Makeup-Free

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Keke Palmer shocked fans everywhere when she announced her pregnancy while hosting Saturday Night Live over the weekend. 

But after photos of her and her boyfriend recently made the rounds on social media, the actress clapped back at those who criticized her for not wearing makeup.

Photos of Palmer hugging Darius Jackson at a sporting event recently circulated on Twitter, with the Nope star opting for a bare face and red-rimmed glasses while rocking a green jersey.

The 29-year-old confidently shaded her haters in a series of tweets soon after noticing negative comments about her casual look.

“I just saw a few comments of ppl saying I was ugly cause I wasn’t wearing any makeup. And I really want y’all to get the help y’all need because makeup isn’t real,” Palmer posted on Twitter earlier today (Dec. 6) “I’m beautiful in real life, because of who I am, not what I look like.”

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Following up with a second tweet, the Akeelah and the Bee actor then made it clear that she isn’t bothered by the online chatter, writing, “I wish I could bottle how I feel about myself and sell it. Because some people take comments to heart and these ppl just say anything. I mean truly it’s insane to say anyone is ugly, but especially me.”

Palmer has often discussed her issues and insecurities surrounding her skin.

In an Instagram video posted this earlier this year, she wondered out loud why plastic surgeons haven’t found a cure for adult acne. 

“Plastic surgeons, y’all wanna know where the real money at? IN CLEARING UP ACNE.” she captioned the clip, sharing it with her 11 million followers. 

“Enough with all the hard work of having to find the PERFECT diet and trying to get an expensive facial every other day,” Palmer continued. “Give us the plastic surgery we’re begging for, and make it possible for black skin as well… I need the dual love.”

What are your thoughts on the film star’s confident clap back? Let us know in our comment section below.

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Nelly Slammed Over Resurfaced Videos That Show Him Singing To Young Girls: Watch

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A number of videos showing Nelly previously singing inappropriately to underage girls on stage have resurfaced. Outrage, backlash and questioning have consequently ensued on social media.

In the clips, the Texas native intimately sings to underage girls on the stage with him. In one, the Country Grammar artist is seen performing his 2004 track “Over and Over” near the child’s face.

Nelly attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

He asks if she’s nervous. Afterward, he proceeds to grab some of her hair before serenading her in a highly inappropriate way.

Nelly commits a similar act in a separate video. As the young girl awkwardly stands on stage, he surprisingly twirls her hair and begins to sing to her in a disturbing manner.

The pop-rap hitmaker even attempts to hold the fan’s hand, which is obviously met with uncertainty.

In both videos, the crowd screams and even laughs at the situation ensuing in front of them. It’s unclear at this time why the Dancing with the Stars alum didn’t receive backlash at the time of these concerts.

The videos have resurfaced after Nelly was in the news just this past weekend for a passionate performance with his ex, R&B singer Ashanti.

The couple reunited on stage for Power 98.3 and Power 96.1’s “Under The Mistletoe” concert in Arizona. Their performance of their collaborative 2008 track, “Body On Me” found them trending on social media.

The celebrity couple called their decade-long romance quits in 2014.

Fans were calling for the former couple to rekindle their love, but now Twitter is demanding answers for the 48-year-old’s disgusting behaviour with underage fans on stage.

“OUTRAGED! This shit is insane,” one person wrote. “I know those of you that love and support R. Kelly won’t see anything wrong here, BUT, for the rest of us, why is it okay for a GROWN ass man, NELLY, now to be referred to as R. Nelly, to call an 8-YEAR-OLD girl on stage and sing to her, rubbing [and] all.”

Neither Nelly nor his team have commented on the situation thus far. Make sure to check back in with HNHH for the latest updates.

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Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Company Under Investigation For Animal Abuse

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Elon Musk has been at the forefront of global news for some time now. Between his divisive takeover of Twitter and a drastic drop in Tesla stock, Elon has had a less-than-stellar 2022.

To make matters worse for the SpaceX entrepreneur, his medical device company, Neuralink, is facing accusations of animal abuse. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Inspector General is launching an investigation regarding violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Neuralink has been working towards developing a brain implant for humans. With technology as advanced as this, the scientific company agrees that researchers must take their time to minimize harm to test subjects.

This is where the 51-year-old seems to diverge from the rest of his colleagues, instead, placing an emphasis on fast-tracking this project. He even recently surprisingly announced that human trials were set to begin within six months. However, Neuralink’s schedule may change due to the animal rights investigation.

Whether it’s amoral or not, animal testing has been standard practice in the field of medicine for a long time and will likely continue. While animals routinely die during these experiments, there are regulations in place that attempt to minimize these casualties.

However, Musk’s expectation of accelerated development has led to an overabundance of botched experiments. In February, reports of over a dozen primates were killed in experiments and this is likely just the beginning.

According to Reuters, Neuralink has killed around 1500 animals since 2018. These animals include rodents, pigs, primates, sheep, and possibly more. Several employees have voiced their concerns over the multi-billionaire’s disregard for policy. Some have even proposed large-scale changes to Neuralink’s testing process.

Elon Musk attends Heidi Klum’s 21st Annual Halloween Party presented by Now Screaming x Prime Video and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur at Sake No Hana at Moxy Lower East Side on October 31, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Heidi Klum)

The leading cause of these botched procedures allegedly comes down to human error. Due to rushed operations, the proper preparations and planning were not fully fleshed out. This resulted in animals receiving implants unsuitably sized and sometimes even incorrect body parts.

With the investigation still underway, this hiccup in Musk’s schedule will likely force him to bump back human trials. Considering the turmoil surrounding Neuralink at the moment, this may be for the best.

Do you think the new CEO of Twitter has gone too far? Or are you ready to preorder Neuralink’s brain implant? Let us know in the comments and finally, check out Doja Cat’s interaction with the new king of Twitter here.

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Elon Musk Announces He Doesn’t Have “Any Suicidal Thoughts” On Twitter

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While going live on Twitter Spaces, Elon Musk surprisingly answered whether or not he was suicidal. The billionaire shortly stated, “I do not have any suicidal thoughts,” adding, “If I committed suicide it’s not real.”

The Tesla founder also recently discussed possible threats to his safety.

According to the Daily Mail, Musk said, “Frankly, the risk of something bad happening or literally even being shot is quite significant.”

“I’m definitely not going to be doing any open-air car parades, let me put it that way. It’s not that hard to kill me if somebody wanted to, so hopefully they don’t,” he added. “Maybe I should be more worried than I am, but I think generally, if you do right by the people, you have the people on your side.”

READ MORE: Elon Musk Admits He’s In Over His Head During Business Conference: Watch

Musk reportedly expressed the concerns after his multi-billion dollar buyout of Twitter and subsequent moves as CEO.

After purchasing the social media platform in a $44 billion deal, the South African native received backlash after laying off thousands of Twitter employees.

Musk is also facing scrutiny following the now-viral “Twitter Files.” 

Per CNN, Matt Taibbi, an established journalist, shared the information in a Twitter thread after learning “details about behind-the-scenes discussions on Twitter’s content moderation decision-making, including the call to suppress a 2020 New York Post story about Hunter Biden and his laptop.”

Former president Donald Trump and Kanye West also had their accounts reinstated following Musk’s takeover of Twitter. The entrepreneur tweeted around the same time that Twitter’s new policy includes “freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach.”

He added, “Negative/hate tweets will be max deboosted & demonetized, so no ads or other revenue to Twitter.”

Last week, Kanye West received another suspension from the platform after going on an anti-Semitic rant and posting a swastika on his account.

On the decision to ban the rapper, Musk said in a tweet, “I tried my best. Despite that, he again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended.”

Check back in with HNHH for any updates on Musk’s new role as Twitter’s owner.

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Future Splurges On $7.5M Bentley-Branded Condo

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Future is celebrating yet another dominant year as one of the hottest rappers in the game. His latest splurge comes in the form of dropping a $7.5 million bag. The money was spent on a new pad – and it’s Bentley-branded, of course.

King Pluto is allegedly in contract talks to purchase the beachside apartment in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. The unit is part of the up-scale Bentley Residence from Gil Dezer, who is the CEO of Dezer Development.

Rapper Future performs on the Coachella stage during day 3 of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival (Weekend 1) at the Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2017 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)

The 62-story building will be home to 216 units and is set to be completed in 2027. The laundry list of amenities ensures residents that there’s no reason to leave while they’re home. Complete with a three-story lobby with ocean views, a gym, spa, pool, and a whiskey bar, the place is definitely any man’s dream.

Additionally, it comes with a 14-seater movie theater, a cigar lounge and a games room. Clearly, it’s got everything you need.

Of course the “Stick Talk” rapper’s unit is one of the most extravagant in the futuristic building. It features three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, sprawling over 6,000 square feet.

His new home also includes a private pool located on the terrace and a 1,500-square-foot, four-car sky garage that he won’t even need to drive up to his unit.

“The Dezervator [a patented elevator] takes you and your car straight to your unit — you can see the cars from your living room, thanks to a glass divider from the garage,” says Dezer.

The big purchase caps off another busy year for the 39-year old rapper. Previously, he dropped his ninth studio album, I NEVER LIKED YOU back in April. Featuring the hits “WAIT FOR U” and “PUFFIN ON ZOOTIEZ,” it went on to receive a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.

The toxicity-inspired project went on to receive gold status, selling over 500,000 units in the U.S. just a month after its release. 2022 also found him being appropriately crowned one of “the best rappers alive” by GQ.

Future Hendrix is fresh off of making four appearances on Metro Boomin’s newly released sophomore album, HEROES & VILLAINS. There are no signs of him slowing down.

Comment below what you think of Future’s new crib.

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