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50 Cent Trolls JAY-Z Over Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Shades Appearance at ‘Mufasa’ Premiere

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent is in an all-out trolling assault on JAY-Z right now. After the news of a civil suit accusing JAY-Z of sexual assault, 50 had one question: “Are we gonna still have the Super Bowl?”

If that wasn’t enough, 50 doubled back with an image of The Carters at the Mufasa premiere, calling it a publicity stunt for the family image.

On Sunday (Dec. 8), a lawsuit accusing JAY-Z of raping a 13-year-old girl with Diddy after the 2000 VMAs hit online. JAY-Z called the suit an extortion attempt in a sharp response posted to the Roc Nation social media accounts. The suit is filed by Houston’s Tony Buzbee, who is representing alleged victims of Diddy.

In the statement, Hov pointed out the extortion attempt, writing that he wouldn’t give “ONE RED PENNY!!”

He also stated, “I have no idea how you have come to be such a deplorable human Mr. Buzbee, but I promise you I have seen your king many times over.”

On a personal note, JAY-Z added, “My only heartbreak is for my family. My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people.”

After slamming Buzbee as an “ambulance chaser in a cheap suit,” Hov encouraged Buzbee to take the matter to criminal court and signed off, saying, “I look forward to showing you just how different I am.”

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— Roc Nation (@RocNation) December 9, 2024

According to Apple Music and Ebro Darden’s Hot 97, Hov wrote the message himself on his iPhone.

According to NBC News, Jane Doe alleges JAY-Z and Diddy raped her at a VMAs after-party. The original suit only named Diddy but was recently adjusted to include Jay as a defendant. The woman claims she was dropped off at Radio City Music Hall, the venue for that year’s VMAs, but did not have a ticket to attend. She approached several limousine drivers before encountering one who allegedly worked for Diddy, who stated she “fit what Diddy was looking for.” Upon arrival, she stated she signed an NDA and took a drink that left her feeling “woozy,” eventually leading to the alleged sexual assault by both men.

The suit also states an unnamed woman celebrity.

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Jay-Z’s Legal Team Demands Sexaul Assault Accuser to Reveal Name, Pens Letter to Judge

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jay Z & Pharrell at the Something In The Water Festival Jay Z performs at the Something In The Water Festival

JAY-Z is calling for the anonymous accuser in his civil suit alleging sexual assault come forward.

After blasting the charges online, Hov’s attorney, Alex Spiro, is calling for an identity to be released in the suit filed by Tony Buzbee.

“The filing from [JAY-Z’]s attorney, Alex Spiro, specifically requests that the Jane Doe’s identity be disclosed in order to properly defend himself against this false claim through the legal process in a transparent manner,” a press statement reads.

In a letter to Judge Analisa Torres, Spiro writes: “For the avoidance of doubt, Mr. Carter is entirely innocent. This is a shake down. He is not mentioned, referenced, or implicated in any way in the criminal investigation of Mr. Combs. He is neither a target nor a person of interest in that investigation.”

Jay-Z’s lawyer Alex Spiro is asking the judge to hurry up and dismiss the lawsuit.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Mr. Carter is entirely innocent. This is a shakedown.”

“This matter is of the utmost importance, and we request an expedited hearing…” https://t.co/0WPS68vUK6 pic.twitter.com/DJO9UEPFCb

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) December 9, 2024

JAY-Z has been named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit which alleges that he, together with hip hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs, drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000.

The lawsuit was originally filed by an anonymous “Jane Doe” plaintiff in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in October. It named Combs as the defendant, alongside many of his corporate entities, including Bad Boy Entertainment and Bad Boy Records. Yesterday, the lawsuit was amended to add Jay-Z, a co-defendant, whose real name is Shawn Carter.

The lawsuit alleges that 2000 the plaintiff went to the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City without a ticket, hoping to get in. There, a limousine driver who claimed he worked for Combs invited her to an afterparty. He drove her to the party, where she alleges that she was made to sign a document that she believed was a non-disclosure agreement. She further alleges that upon drinking a portion of a beverage that was given to her by one of the waitresses at the party, she began feeling dizzy and lightheaded and found a room with a bed so she could lie down.

The lawsuit alleges that Carter, Combs and an unidentified female celebrity, who Plaintiff recognized, subsequently entered the room, and Carter held her down and raped her while Combs and the woman watched. Then Combs raped her while Carter and the woman watched. The lawsuit further alleges that Combs then tried to force her to perform oral sex on him, but she hit him, grabbed her clothes and ran away, escaping to a gas station outside where she used the phone to call her father.

The lawsuit alleges violation of the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act (VGMVPA). The VGMVPA provides a private cause of action for any individual who has been injured by another in a crime of violence motivated by gender. The VGMVPA temporarily suspends the statute of limitations for alleged acts that violate this law, even if the alleged acts took place decades ago and were previously time-barred. The VGMVPA allows individuals to recover economic damages, damages for emotional distress, punitive damages and attorney’s fees and expenses.

The lawsuit is one of many filed against Combs by Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee on behalf of more than a hundred plaintiffs. Buzbee previously made a name for himself representing twenty-two women who brought claims against Houston Texans quarterback DeSean Watson in 2021 for claims of sexual harassment and sexual assault. All the claims were eventually settled out of court.

Carter responded to the lawsuit in a statement, writing that “My lawyer received a blackmail attempt, called a demand letter, from a ‘lawyer’ named Tony Buzbee. What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle. No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you for the fraud you are in a VERY public fashion. So no, I will not give you ONE RED PENNY!!”

Buzbee was sued in November by an anonymous male celebrity who alleges that Buzbee tried to extort payments by threatening to file sexual assault claims against him, which the celebrity denies. Buzbee denies all allegations of extortion. The anonymous celebrity has been alleged by Buzbee and in the media to be Jay-Z himself.

In a post on X on December 8, Buzbee responded to Carter, writing that “What he fails to say in his recent statement is my firm sent his lawyer a demand letter on behalf of an alleged victim and that victim never demanded a penny from him. Instead, she only sought a confidential mediation. Since I sent the letter on her behalf, Mr. Carter has not only sued me, but he has tried to bully and harass me and this plaintiff. His conduct has had the opposite impact. She is emboldened. I’m very proud of her resolve.”

Buzbee also claimed in an Instagram post that there was a concerted campaign to intimidate him, including “filing frivolous cases against me and my law firm, defaming me with outrageous assertions to anyone who will listen, and having mysterious people follow me and my family.”

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Nelly Announces 2025 ‘Where The Party At’ World Tour Feat. Ja Rule, Eve, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri & More

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artist Nelly will embark on his highly anticipated Where The Party At Tour in 2025, marking the 25th anniversary of his debut album Country Grammar. The global tour kicks off March 21 in New Zealand, with stops across Australia, Canada, Europe, and the U.S., making it Nelly’s most extensive tour to date.

The Live Nation-produced tour will feature performances from Ja Rule, Eve, the St. Lunatics, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri, Chingy, and other surprise guests, offering fans an unforgettable celebration of hip-hop and R&B. Iconic venues like London’s O2 Arena and Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome will host the tour, where fans can relive hits like “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma,” and “Ride wit Me.”

Nelly shared his excitement: “Yo, ‘Where Da Party At Tour’ we are taking this tour worldwide — I got my folks with me Ja Rule, Jermaine Dupri, Eve, the St. Lunatics, and Fabulous — so you know it’s all 2025… LETS GOOOOO..!!! Da Party AT…!!”

Tickets go on sale Friday, December 13 at 10 a.m. local time via RealNelly.com, with presales starting December 10. Fans can also opt for VIP packages, including exclusive meet-and-greets, premium seating, and even a chance to join Nelly on stage in select cities.

With a legacy spanning genres and generations, Nelly’s Where The Party At Tour promises to deliver high-energy performances and a walk through his illustrious career.

WHERE THE PARTY AT 2025 TOUR DATES:

AUS + NZ: Nelly, St. Lunatics, Chingy, Jermaine Dupri | Canada: Nelly, Ja Rule, Chingy, Jermaine Dupri

EU + UK: Nelly, Eve, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri | US + Toronto: Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve, Chingy, Jermaine Dupri

^Chingy Will Not Support This Date | #Ja Rule and Eve Will Not Support This Date | *Not a Live Nation Date |

~Festival Date, No Support

Fri Mar 21 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena

Sat Mar 22 – Brisbane, AUS – Eaton’s Hill Hotel

Tue Mar 25 – Sydney, AUS – Hordern Pavilion

Thu Mar 27 – Melbourne, AUS – John Cain Arena

Sat Mar 29 – Perth, AUS – HBF Stadium

Fri Apr 11 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre^

Sat Apr 12 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre^

Mon Apr 14 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre

Tue Apr 15 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Fri Apr 18 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre

Sun Apr 20 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre

Mon Apr 21 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place

Tue Apr 22 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome

Thu Apr 24 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Sat May 24 – Oberhausen, DE – Rudolf Weber-Arena

Sun May 25 – Brussels, BE – ING Arena

Mon May 26 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome

Wed May 28 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena

Thu May 29 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena

Sun Jun 01 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena

Mon Jun 02 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle

Wed Jun 04 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena

Thu Jun 05 – London, UK – The O2

Sat Jun 07 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena

Mon Jun 09 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

Wed Jun 11 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena

Wed Jul 23 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

Fri Jul 25 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

Sat Jul 26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

Sun Jul 27 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

Thu Jul 31 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Fri Aug 01 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

Sat Aug 02 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre^

Sun Aug 03 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

Tue Aug 05 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

Wed Aug 06 – Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest*~

Fri Aug 08 – Oshkosh, QI – Crossroads 41 Festival*~

Sat Aug 09 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sun Aug 10 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

Wed Aug 13 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Thu Aug 14 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Sat Aug 16 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*^

Fri Aug 22 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord

Sat Aug 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome

Wed Aug 27 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Thu Aug 28 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Thu Sep 04 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman^

Fri Sep 05 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Sat Sep 06 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre*#

Tue Sep 09 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Fri Sep 12 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre

Sat Sep 13 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Sun Sep 14 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Tue Sep 16 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

Thu Sep 18 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater

Fri Sep 19 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena

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Mary J. Blige Expands ‘The For My Fans Tour’ with Nine Additional Dates

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Grammy and Emmy award-winning icon Mary J. Blige has added nine more dates to her highly anticipated The For My Fans Tour, now a 36-city celebration of her gratitude and love for life, family, and fans. Special guests NE-YO and Mario will join her on this Live Nation-produced tour.

The tour begins January 30 at Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina. It includes stops in major cities like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York before concluding on April 17 at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center.

Blige’s latest album, Gratitude, released November 15 via her Beautiful Life Productions and 300 Entertainment, features the hit single “Breathing” with Fabolous. The album and tour emphasize the themes of love and appreciation Blige holds for her supporters.

VIP packages will elevate the concert experience, offering premium tickets, exclusive merchandise, and access to VIP lounges. Details are available at VIPNation.com.

Tickets go on sale starting with a Citi presale on December 10 at 10 a.m. local time, running until December 12 at 11:59 p.m. General sales begin December 13 at 10 a.m. on LiveNation.com. For Citi presale details, visit CitiEntertainment.com.

Prepare for an unforgettable celebration of Mary J. Blige’s music and message of gratitude.

MARY J. BLIGE – THE FOR MY FANS TOUR 2025 DATES:

Thu Jan 30 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum

Fri Jan 31 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center

Sun Feb 02 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum – ADDED SHOW

Mon Feb 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Wed Feb 05 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena – ADDED SHOW

Thu Feb 06 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Sat Feb 08 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Tue Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

Fri Feb 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Sat Feb 15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena – ADDED SHOW

Mon Feb 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center – ADDED SHOW

Tue Feb 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Fri Feb 21 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Tue Feb 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Fri Feb 28 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena – ADDED SHOW

Sat Mar 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome

Mon Mar 03 – San Bernardino, CA – Yaamava’ Theater – ADDED SHOW*

Fri Mar 07 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Sat Mar 08 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Wed Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Fri Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sun Mar 16 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Wed Mar 19 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Sat Mar 22 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

Mon Mar 24 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Wed Mar 26 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Fri Mar 28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall

Tue Apr 01 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse – ADDED SHOW

Wed Apr 02 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

Fri Apr 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sun Apr 06 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Tue Apr 08 – Hartford, CT – XL Center – ADDED SHOW

Thu Apr 10 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri Apr 11 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Mon Apr 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Thu Apr 17 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center – ADDED SHOW

*Without NE-YO and Mario

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WATCH: Shaboozey Delivers Memorable ‘SNL’ Performance of “Good News” and “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Shaboozey lit up the Saturday Night Live stage with electrifying performances of his hits “Good News” and “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The rising star’s dynamic presence and genre-blending sound captivated audiences, showcasing why he’s one of music’s most exciting talents. Fans praised the performance on social media, calling it a standout moment for the artist’s career. Shaboozey’s SNL debut adds to his growing influence in the music industry.

Last month, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” extended atop the Billboard Hot 100 for an 18th consecutive week, edging closer to a historic milestone. The track, released under American Dogwood/EMPIRE, is just one week away from potentially tying the all-time record set by Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, which ruled for 19 weeks in 2019.

Debuting at No. 1 in July, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” continues to dominate across multiple Billboard charts. For the week of Nov. 8-14, it garnered 69.2 million radio airplay audience impressions (a slight 2% dip), 19.9 million streams (down 6%), and sold 6,000 units (a 16% boost).

The song retains its No. 1 position on the Radio Songs chart for a 16th week, advances to No. 2 on Digital Song Sales, and holds steady at No. 5 on Streaming Songs.

Breaking records, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has topped both the Hot 100 and Radio Songs simultaneously for 15 weeks, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together,” which achieved 14 weeks in 2005.

This feat places Shaboozey in elite company, joining iconic tracks like Usher’s “Yeah!” (12 weeks) and Carey’s collaboration with Boyz II Men, “One Sweet Day” (12 weeks). With its staying power, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” cements its place in chart history as it eyes tying, or even breaking, the ultimate record next week.

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Pusha T Highlights Why Kendrick Lamar Was Successful in Battle with Drake: ‘Talking to His Soul’

December 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pusha T knows a bit about beefing with Drake. Speaking at Art Basel with Ari Melber, the Cokechella rapper revealed that he believes Kendrick Lamar stroked a chord in Drake’s soul.

“I think what Kendrick was doing was really talking to his soul,” King Push said. “I believe that would cause you to tap out. That would cause you to sue, that would cause you to do a lot of things. It’s crazy.”

.@PUSHA_T speaks on why Kendrick Lamar won the beef against Drake. pic.twitter.com/wMnLmcFyns

— NigelDPresents (@NigelDPresents) December 8, 2024

Last month, Drake launched a second legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG), this time accusing the music giant of defamation and claiming it failed to halt the release of Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us,” which he alleges falsely accuses him of being a sex offender.

This new filing, submitted late Monday and made public on Tuesday, follows a previous legal action in New York, where Drake accused UMG of unlawfully promoting Lamar’s song on Spotify.

In the new filing, Drake’s legal team provides further details regarding his grievances with UMG, which is his record label for his entire career. According to the filing, UMG was aware that Lamar’s song contained accusations labeling Drake as a “certified pedophile” and “predator,” yet chose to release it anyway. “UMG could have refused to release or distribute the song or required the offending material to be edited and/or removed,” the document states. “But UMG chose to do the opposite, designing and financing a plan to turn ‘Not Like Us’ into a viral mega-hit, using the harm caused to Drake and his businesses to drive consumer hysteria and massive revenues.”

Like the filing in New York, the Texas petition is not a formal lawsuit but a pre-action filing intended to collect depositions from critical figures at UMG and iHeartRadio. The goal is to gather more evidence to support a defamation claim and potentially lead to additional allegations of civil fraud and racketeering.

Though Lamar is not named in the petition and is not accused of any legal wrongdoing, Drake’s legal team asserts that UMG knew the song, along with its album art and music video, would tarnish Drake’s reputation by falsely linking him to criminal sexual acts. The petition further accuses UMG of giving Lamar an unfair advantage in their competition, prioritizing one artist over another through illegal means.

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