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Boosie Badazz Claims Ralo Is “Obsessed” With Him After Latest Rant

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz and Ralo have made beefing a weekly occurrence on social media. These two veterans can’t seem to go more than a few days without going at each other’s necks. Boosie mocked Ralo for not having the career he’s had, and Ralo returned fire by implying Boosie was over the hill. The newest issue came about on September 30. Boosie Badazz posted a video in which he dapped up Yo Gotti, and Ralo claimed that Boosie’s behavior was disrespectful to the family of the late Young Dolph.

A few hours later, though, Ralo recanted his statement. He hopped on Instagram Live to clear the air between him and Boosie Badazz. He admitted he shouldn’t have jumped on the rapper for linking up with Yo Gotti. “I told my family, I told my staff, I told my team,” he explained. “My Muslim community… That I wasn’t gonna say sh*t else about the n**ga Boosie.” Ralo didn’t like what he saw, given Yo Gotti’s alleged ties to the Dolph shooting, so he spoke out. That said, he claimed to be done with Boosie. “But that’s my word, from now on,” he asserted. “I ain’t gonna say sh*t about the n**ga, zero. I’ma stay out for all the bullsh*t, I’ma stop trolling.” Want to guess how the other rapper responded?

Boosie Badazz Dissed Ralo Yet Again On Twitter

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Boosie Badazz was a lot more economic with his response. Ralo dedicated a whole video to talking about the Memphis rapper, and what he intended to do from now on. Boosie, on the other hand, decided to do more trolling. “N**ga is obsessed,” he wrote. “Smh.” Devastating. Ralo may be the instigator in most of these Boosie Badazz interactions, but the latter seems to get the last laugh more often than not. To be fair to Ralo, the rapper provided some reasoning for his frustrations.

Boosie praised Yo Gotti for looking after his family while he was locked up. Conversely, Ralo claimed that Boosie did little to maintain a connection when he was locked up. This rubbed him the wrong way. “I was just mad that he did all that sh*t to me while I was in prison,” he told followers. “We couldn’t talk, we couldn’t meet up, so I was like, ‘f*ck it, n**ga ain’t my friend no way.’” Ralo has promised to turn over a new leaf, however. Assuming he makes good on his promise, the only way there will be more drama in the future is if Boosie Badazz is the instigator.

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Lauryn Hill Calls Out Pras For “Baseless Attacks” In Fugees Lawsuit

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Fugees may have always had musical harmony, but the group has rarely been harmonious offstage. They are one of the most troubled acts in hip hop, and this reputation continued to gain traction on the first of October. Pras decided to file a lawsuit against band member Lauryn Hill after Fugees tour dates were canceled. According to Variety, Pras is suing Hill over fraud and breach of contract due to the fact that the singer keeps delaying shows. Hill responded hours later, and made it clear that she is going to tolerate these accusations.

Lauryn Hill issued a lengthy response on her Instagram. The singer claimed that Pras has been under duress as of late, and she felt that said duress may be affecting his judgement. From there, Hill goes on a detailed breakdown of the accusations leveled at her. She dismisses Pras’ lawsuit for being filled with “false claims” and “baseless attacks.” She also claims that she gave Pras a sizable advance ahead of their 2023 tour dates, which he has yet to pay back. Lauryn Hill noted that the strength of her name is what led to the tour in the first place. Without her involvement, she posits, a Fugees reunion would not have garnered nearly as many ticket sales.

Lauryn Hill Claims She Gave Pras A $3 Million Advance

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“[Pras’] failure to show appreciation,” the statement read. “For the financial help Ms. Hill has afforded him in his time of need is disappointing.” Lauryn Hill also noted that the tour dates listed in the lawsuit were being planned regardless. They would have occurred with or without Pras’ involvement. To make Hill’s claims even more damning, she revealed that she and fellow member Wyclef Jean deferred their advances to ensure Pras would have financial compensation. Hill made additional allusions to the bad decisions Pras has made since the group originally split.

“I was not in Pras’ life,” Lauryn Hill concluded. “When he decided to make the unfortunate decisions that led to his current legal troubles.” The singer claimed she initially wanted to stay quiet in an effort to avoid drama. Now that a lawsuit has been filed, however, the gloves are off. “[I] am in no way responsible for his decision,” the singer noted. “And its consequences.” Hopefully the Fugees members comes to a peaceful resolution.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Former BFF Models Shoe Line For Nicki Minaj

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj are never going to get along. These two truly despise each other, and they have the records to prove it. Megan Thee Stallion got a solo number one single thanks to her Minaj diss, “HISS,” at the top of the year. Anything these two engage in that is connected to the other is not likely to be accidental. Which is what makes the rollout for Nicki Minaj’s new shoe line so interesting. It looks like the former Young Money rapper decided to link up with Megan Thee Stallion’s former friend, Kelsey Nicole, in the process.

Kelsey Nicole is a musical artist and model. Consequently, she appeared in a new photoshoot to promote the Minaj line Loci. Multiple photos were released online, in which Nicole is modeling the new in different settings. Kelsey Nicole’s friendship, and subsequent falling out, with Megan Thee Stallion, has been well detailed over the years. If we’re to go by Occam’s razor, which states that the simplest solution is often the right one, then Minaj chose her model very carefully. She’s promoting her business while taking a dig at her enemy.

Nicole Fell Out With Megan Thee Stallion In 2020

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Kelsey Nicole may not be as famous as Megan or Tory Lanez. But she was allegedly present during the infamous incident in which Megan was shot. Lanez is currently serving prison time for shooting Megan. That said, the rapper’s defense attorney actually suggested that Nicole handled the firearm instead. It was actually posited that Lanez physically struck Kelsey Nicole after the shooting took place, in an effort to disarm her. The jury obviously didn’t buy it, and found Lanez guilty.

Kelsey Nicole denies shooting Megan Thee Stallion, but does admit she was present when the shooting took place. She also told iHeartRadio that she was “betrayed” by Megan that night. “It was challenging for me to come forward,” Nicole admitted. “I wanted to ensure that my words were not fueled by anger.” She admits that she had a falling out with someone she previously considered her best friend. The two artists have not been close since. It’ll be interesting see if Kelsey Nicole and Nicki Minaj have even more collabs planned for the future.

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Were Lauryn Hill And Wyclef Jean Ever Married?

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Hip-hop’s legendary trio Fugees are no stranger to internal conflict. However, lately members Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel appeared to on good terms.

Well, that was until Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation Anniversary Tour with Fugees was abruptly cancelled. Now, Pras Michel filed a lawsuit against Miss Hill and in it are several interesting accusations.

Continue below for more details.

Were Lauryn Hill And Wyclef Jean Ever Married?

According to supposed paperwork (viewable here) linked to Pras Michel, the answer is yes. But nothing to substantiate this claim has been found. In the alleged lawsuit documents against Hill, he Pras identified Wyclef as Hill’s “former husband.”

Read the passage from the supposed filing below.

With the walls closing in on Michel by mid-2023, Hill saw an opportunity and swooped in to purportedly ‘save the day’ for Michel, enlisting the unwitting aide of her former husband, Wyclef, to put together a Fugees tour for the second half of 2023 using independent live music concert promoter Mammoth, Inc.

Although Wyclef Jean claimed he dated Miss Hill within his 2012 autobiography, Purpose, he never mentioned being legally married to her.

For 13 years, Lauryn Hill was in a relationship with Rohan Marley, whom she shares five children Zion David, Selah, Joshua Omaru (better known as YG Marley), John Nesta, and Sara. The two reportedly ended things in 2009.

Wyclef, on the other hand, has been married to designer Marie Claudinette since 1994. They share one adoptive daughter, Angelina Claudinelle Jean. During the couple’s appearance on OWN’s Behind Every Man, Marie revealed that she never married another person. But Wyclef never mentioned anything similar.

Kanye West Sued By Security Guard Who Claims He Was Never Paid

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West does not sound like the best employer. He’s been hit with dozens of lawsuits over the last few years. Many of them from disgruntled former employees. One claims that he has yet to be paid for the work he did in 2021. According to TMZ, an ex-security guard is seeking unpaid wages, in addition to interest and punitive damages. A specific dollar amount hasn’t yet been reported, but it’s safe to assume it’s sizable.

Jonathan Monroe was hired by Kanye West in August 2021. He claims he was brought on as a guard to protect the rapper’s sprawling Malibu estate at $30 an hour. The hours reportedly varied depending on the week, but Monroe asserted that he worked between 36-50 hours until he was fired in October of the same year. Upon being let go, however, the security guard was not given a dime. The catch-22 is that he believes he was fired due to complaints over not being paid. Monroe hoped that he would be able to get what he was owed in due time, but three years have passed and he still hasn’t gotten his money.

Kanye West Allegedly Fired The Guard For Complaining

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The timing of Jonathan Monroe’s lawsuit is ironic, given that Kanye West recently sold the Malibu estate he was hired to protect. The space was renovated over and over again, but never completed. Kanye West is currently being sued by a project manager who worked on the renovation. The manager, Tony Saxon, claims that the rapper refused to comply with safety protocols and turn off the electricity. West allegedly told Saxon to “get the hell out” when he voiced opposition, and said he’d be “considered an enemy if he did not comply.”

Kanye West’s allegedly tyrannical behavior did not prove beneficial in the long run. The rapper was forced to mark down the price of his Malibu estate when he put it up for sale. When it finally did sell, he took a staggering $36 million loss. West has not had the smoothest couple of years, both on record and off. The rapper is reportedly locking into “studio art mode” on his new album, however. Maybe he will be able to regain some of the focus that made him so beloved to begin with.

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Rich Homie Quan’s Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed After Being Found Unresponsive

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Earlier this month, the world tragically learned of Rich Homie Quan’s death. The “Spin” rapper passed just shy of his 35th birthday. Even more heartbreaking about Rich Homie Quan’s untimely demise is that he was found unresponsive by his longtime partner.

Now, Rich Homie Quan’s (real name Dequantes Devontay Lamar) caused of death has been revealed. According to TMZ, Rich Homie Quan succumbed to a lethal mixture of drugs.

In documents obtained by the outlet, Georgia’s Fulton County Medical Examiner listed the toxic combination of fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, and promethazine. Therefore, Rich Homie Quan’s death was ruled an accidental overdose.

Although Rich Homie Quan’s family would rather he still be alive, the report went on to say he didn’t show any “signs of trauma.”

After news of Rich Homie Quan’s death was shared online, his surviving family released a statement to reflect on his legacy. Read the full note below, which was provided to People.

On Thursday, September 5, 2024 the Lamar family lost our beloved son, brother, father and friend. Known to the world as Rich Homie Quan, Dequantes Devontay Lamar was a proud native of the great city of Atlanta, Georgia and represented for the A as he and his music traveled across this globe

While he leaves us with an undeniable hole in our hearts, we are comforted by knowing his music and triumphant spirit lives on. Quan’s legacy will forever be cemented as a soundtrack to our lives. And for this, we are grateful. Celebration of life details will be shared soon. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support at this difficult time.

Lil Rod Claims He Will Name Diddy Co-Conspirators Unless Lawsuit Is Settled

October 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Rod saw the writing on the wall. The musician and producer filed a lawsuit against Diddy months before the mogul was indicted on multiple federal counts. He’s seeking $30 million from Diddy, but has been met with opposition. Diddy’s legal team has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. But Lil Rod, born Rodney Jones, did not budge. In fact, he doubled down on his accusations. He threatened Diddy’s team by claiming to reveal the name of his co-conspirators if he wasn’t willing to pay up.

Lil Rod’s lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, contested Diddy’s motion on September 30. He issued a statement to the court, according to AllHipHop. He noted that Diddy’s credibility is at an all time low. Diddy doesn’t have much to offer, or combat Rod’s heinous accusations. Furthermore, Blackburn noted that his client declined to name some of the people that have aided Diddy in his alleged criminal exploits. This was by design. If Diddy refuses to settle the lawsuit, however, Rod has no problem calling them out.

Lil Rod Is Seeking A $30 Million Payday From Diddy

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“Plaintiff has opted not to name these individuals in this opposition to the motion to dismiss,” the lawyer noted. “If, in their reply, the defendants decide to foolishly ‘look a gift horse in the mouth,’ then plaintiff will gladly supplement this opposition memo. And provide the court with the identities of the individuals.” Blackburn effectively dared Diddy to challenge his client, so that they can replead the case and make it even more difficult for the mogul.

“The plaintiff will gladly replead and include the identity of the defendant’s accountant,” he asserted. “As well as the account number which they used to commit their wire fraud. Blackburn also claimed that Lil Rod would be willing to provide the identities of agents who helped Diddy book international flights. “The travel agent who booked all of the flights,” he explained. “And rented all of the chartered planes that Mr. Combs and the members of the Combs RICO enterprise used to traffic prostitutes.” It’s looking bad for Diddy, and increasingly advantageous for Lil Rod.

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Diddy Could Face 120 Additional Lawsuits From Alleged Sexual Assault Victims, Including Dozens Of Underage People

October 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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The list of allegations Diddy is currently is already quite long. However, it could grow even further. With the disgraced (and currently detained) mogul’s legal team ironing out a defense against for his sex trafficking case, they might need to prepare for additional civil litigation.

According to HuffPost, Diddy could face “at least 120” new sexual assault lawsuits, including 25 underage individuals (the youngest allegedly being 9).

In a statement provided to the outlet, AVA Law Group attorneys Tony Buzbee and Andrew Van Arsdale, claim to represent individuals who were allegedly assaulted by “Diddy (real name Sean Combs) and his associates.”

Buzbee and Van Arsdale claim to have been contacted by “more than 3,000 people” about “possible abuse.” Of those who reach out to the duo, they’ve taken on 120 as clients.

Both attorneys say these alleged victims were also in contact with several law enforcement authorities, including the FBI.

Van Arsdale went on to discuss the reason for the potential influx of filings. “They’re coming forward now because they finally feel a bit safer that he’s behind bars,” he said. “His influence and control over their livelihood and maybe physical health is waning, and so they’re coming forward in the numbers they are.”

Diddy has maintained his innocence against all previous allegations.

Drake Unfollows LeBron James And Kendrick Lamar On Instagram

October 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake decided to clean house on October 1. The OVO co-founder was following lots of notable rappers and celebrities on Instagram, despite their seeming willingness to clown him. LeBron James was at the Kendrick Lamar “Pop Out” show on Juneteenth. He was also caught on camera talking about how much he liked Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss. It seemed like Drake finally pulled the trigger on axing King James from his circle. He unfollowed the NBA superstar on Tuesday, along with a host of other big names.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Drake was unfollowing people left and right. He unfollowed Kendrick Lamar, which makes sense to an extent. If anything, it was strange that the 6 God was still following K. Dot after their battle. Drake also unfollowed Metro Boomin, Joe Budden, DeMar DeRozan and Playboi Carti. These all line up with the events of the battle. Metro Boomin started the whole thing with “Like That.” DeRozan danced on stage at the “Pop Out” and made a cameo in the “Not Like Us” video. Joe Budden has always been a vocal critic of the 6 God. The only real head scratcher in the bunch is Playboi Carti. The cult icon has worked with Drake on multiple occasions, including the recent song “No Face.”

Drake Is Still Following Future On Instagram

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Drake and Carti appeared to have a solid relationship. The latter was, however, removed from the “No Face” version that landed on streaming. The 6 God’s decision may also stem from the people that Carti is affiliated with. Playboi Carti recently clowned streamer Adin Ross, who appears to have a good bond with Drizzy. He also dropped a massive collab single with The Weeknd, who has been one of Drake’s enemies for over a decade. DJ Akademiks documented these unfollowings on his own Instagram.

Interestingly, one artist involved in the battle was exempt. Despite being on the song that started the beef, “Like That,” Future is still being followed by Drake. Those who have been keeping up with the saga between these two artists know that Drake was particularly hurt by the falling out he had with Pluto. He said as much in the song “Family Matters.” “Pluto sh*t make me sick to my stomach, we ain’t never really been through it,” he raps. “Leland Wayne, he a f*ckin’ lame, so I know he had to be an influence.” Maybe there’s hope for a reconciliation down the line.

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Wendy Williams Breaks Her Silence On “Horrific” Diddy Allegations

October 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Wendy Williams was a talk show fixture for over a decade. She hosted The Wendy Williams Show from 2008 to 2021. She regularly spoke out against topics and celebrities she felt strongly about. Fans have been longing to hear Williams’ opinion on the recent Diddy allegations. Especially in light of the mogul’s arrest and denied bail. The talk show host has been battling health problems since she ended her show. That said, she surprised everyone on October 1 by making an official statement.

Wendy Williams spoke to Daily Mail about the Diddy saga. She also aknowledged that she has been critical of the mogul for years. “What is really weird is that I have been told by so many people ‘Wendy you called it,’” she told the outlet. “Including some people from my family who have said the same.” Williams believes the fallout from the alleged victims who have sued Diddy is overdue. “You know how I feel about that? It is about time,” she asserted. She also broke her silence on the video footage of Diddy attacking Cassie in a hotel lobby. “To see this video on TV of [Cassie] getting pummeled … it was just horrific,” Williams added.

Wendy Williams Said ‘It’s About Time’ Diddy Was Punished

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There’s a sense of vindication for Wendy Williams, but she also fears what’s to come. She told Daily Mail that there could be countless other victims of the mogul who have yet to be heard. “But now you have to think, how many more times,” she said. “How many people. How many more women. It’s just so horrible.” The former talk show host questioned Diddy’s behind the scenes antics on multiple occasions. The two even had a tense back and forth when Diddy appeared on her show in 2017.

Diddy went on The Wendy Williams Show to promote a documentary, and he startled the host when he claimed to have met her son backstage. The interview went viral in light of the recent allegations against Diddy. Many believed the Bad Boy founder was threatening the host and the safety of her son. Of course, Williams’ son is fine, and Diddy is awaiting trial behind bars. Williams’ son actually accompanied her on a recent New Jersey trip in August. The trip was notable for marking the first public sighting of Williams in over a year.

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