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Plies Breaks His Silence On Donald Trump’s Conviction

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Plies is one of Donald Trump’s most outspoken celebrity haters, so it’s no surprise he had some harsh words for the former president’s conviction in his hush money case. “Dear Black Folks:” the rapper’s message began on Twitter, which he then reposted on Instagram. “If U Want Lawmakers To Change The Law About Convicted Felons Being Able To Run For President. I’m About To Tell Everyone How To Fix It! All African Americans Convicted Felons Let’s Start Signing Up For Elections & Running! An Watch How Fast They Change That Law!” “It’s Not Hard To Fix!!!! [shrug emoji] #Plies,” the IG caption read.

Furthermore, Plies is far from the first person in the rap world to react to Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in one of a couple of his blockbuster court cases. For example, Ice-T also had some scathing shots for both No. 45 and his angry supporters, taking to Twitter to troll them a little bit. However, even those who make fun of Trump seem skeptical concerning his chances of actually doing jail time. After all, if the one thing he wasn’t able to sidestep was over hush money, that wouldn’t really make much sense.

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Plies Reacts To Trump’s Guilty Verdict

Regardless, others like 50 Cent gleefully mocked the former president over this, whether for giggles or with an actual policy disagreement. It’s been very interesting to see how hip-hop received, treated, and evolved the image of Donald Trump in the culture, whether on wax or publicly. Things used to be way less serious about this before he became president, and some artists shifted their content to blast or endorse him. But if there’s anyone who’s been on the opposing side for the long run, it’s Plies.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump also has his fair share of endorsements and support within the rap game, such as a recent co-sign from New York drill exponents Sleepy Hallow and Sheff G. We’ll see how this continues to evolve as we get closer to the election. It already caused a lot of controversy and conversation, but that’s an expected consequence of political discourse. Maybe this conviction changes things for some people…

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Donald Trump Found Guilty On 34 Felony Counts Of Falsifying Business Records

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Today, a New York jury finally reached a verdict in former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trial, which began in April. He pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to a hush-money scheme, but the jury found him guilty. He’s now the first president in U.S. history to be convicted of a felony.

The verdict was reached following roughly 9.5 hours of jury deliberation, which began yesterday (May 29). Reportedly, Trump stared straight ahead motionless while the verdict was read aloud in the courtroom. He later turned to face the jury as each member individually confirmed it.

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Donald Trump To Be Sentenced On July 11

Donald Trump Found Guilty On 34 Felony Charges Of Falsifying Business Records
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after voting at a polling station setup in the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on March 19, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump, along with other registered Republican voters, cast ballots in the Presidential Preference Primary. There wasn’t a ballot or election for Democrats since the Florida Democratic Party only provided the name of Joseph R. Biden Jr. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Judge Juan Merchan thanked the jury, sharing plans to thank them individually later, though he can’t discuss information related to the case. “You gave this matter the attention it deserved, and I want to thank you for that,” he said. Trump’s attorney then Todd Blanche motioned for an acquittal after the jury left the room, which was denied. His sentencing has been scheduled for July 11.

“This was a disgrace,” Trump said following the verdict. “This was a rigged trial by a conflicted judge who was corrupt.” What do you think of Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records? What about him becoming the first U.S. president to be convicted of a felony? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Key Takeaways From the Ninth Day of Trump’s Historic Hush Money Trial

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First Day of Trump Trial Ends After Opening Statements

Whelp, another first went down in the first trial of a former POTUS. Donald Trump received his first punishment from Judge Juan Merchan in the New York hush money trial for defying the judge’s gag order, resulting in fines totaling $9,000 for nine violations. The judge’s written order also cautioned the former president that further breaches could result in imprisonment, highlighting the gravity of the trial’s significance from a historical standpoint. 

During the trial on Tuesday, jurors listened to testimony from Keith Davidson, the attorney who orchestrated the hush money agreements involving Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Davidson recounted the stresses of working with Trump’s former fixer, Michael Cohen, in the final days of the 2016 campaign to secure funds, allegedly to silence Daniels. Remember Daniels said she had sex with the married Trump, who was running for President and was reeling from the salacious Access Hollywood grab em by the you know what scandal. Here are some additional takeaways from today’s proceedings:

Jurors were briefed on the financial dealings surrounding the Stormy Daniels payment

Gary Farro, Cohen’s former banker, detailed Cohen’s swift actions in setting up a shell company and transferring funds to Daniels’ attorney. Within a day, Cohen expedited a $131,000 advance on his home equity line of credit, promptly wired to the newly created Essential Consultant LLC account. This maneuver, disguised as a real estate deal, resulted in a $130,000 transfer to Daniels’ lawyer. Farro emphasized the frequency of urgent matters in his interactions with Cohen, noting that Cohen’s accounts were subsequently closed by First Republic Bank following the public revelation of the hush money payment to Daniels.

Video evidence was presented to the jury in court on Tuesday morning, with prosecutors relying on records custodians to introduce several clips.

Clips from C-SPAN featuring Trump speaking at public events were shown to the jury. 

The clips depicted then-candidate Trump vehemently refuting allegations of sexual assault made by women following the release of the “Access Hollywood” tape that month. In one clip, Trump asserts, “As you have seen, right now I’m being viciously attacked with lies and smears. It’s a phony deal. I have no idea who these women are.”

Some of Trump’s family and friends showed up at court today.

On Tuesday, Trump received guests in the courtroom gallery, expanding beyond the usual team. Notably, his son, Eric Trump, made an appearance. That marked the first attendance by a family member at the trial. Susie Wiles, Trump’s senior campaign adviser, accompanied Eric Trump.

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, and David McIntosh, a co-founder of conservative political groups such as the Club for Growth, were also in the courtroom.

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Rich The Kid Makes Apology Post For Tori Brixx Following Cheating Allegations

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Rich The Kid landed himself in a lot of hot water after a woman came forward claiming that she was pregnant by him. Not only that, but she reportedly sued the rapper for failing to give her the full hush payment to keep it a secret from his partner Tori Brixx. While not a lot of subsequent news has come out concerning that case, the rapper did come through with an important apology post to his fiancée and child’s mother. In an Instagram post, he featured pictures of the two in different stages of their relationship. In addition, he wrote of his shame and apologetic feelings in the post’s caption.

“”I’d like to make a public apology to my best friend, my lover and fiancée, for any disrespect, disloyalty or allegations of anything,” Rich The Kid penned. “I’m a grown man I’ve done wrong and I’m owning up and asking for forgiveness from a beautiful strong woman that has taken care of not only me but our family for years… I’m not like these other… I know I’ve been wrong and will fix it love you @toribrixx and I am so sorry.”

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Rich The Kid’s Apology To His Fiancée

For those unaware, the two started dating a bit after the 30-year-old and his previous wife had a divorce in 2018. As such, their long-term relationship makes this news particularly scandalous and unfortunate given its increased publicity with the lawsuit. After all, she was there when culprits assaulted Rich The Kid during a home invasion and robbery. Hopefully this public apology is at least a step towards their healing, whether separately or together, especially with the legal ramifications in mind.

In other news, the Queens-born MC recently commented on Billboard reinstating their rule concerning merch sales. In case readers didn’t know, merch bundles will now once again count for a release’s sales. “That’s fire,” he remarked. “Because them floppin’ a** artists can get- you know what I’m saying- yeah, that’s some bulls**t. But you know what? My new album’s coming out this summer, and I ain’t sellin’ no Crocs with ’em!” For the latest news and updates on Rich The Kid, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Rich The Kid Allegedly Sued Over Hush Money Payment To Keep Pregnancy A Secret

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Rich The Kid now has to deal with a tough situation unveiling that he wrongfully sought to keep under wraps. Moreover, the rapper faces a lawsuit from a “Jane Doe” in Massachusetts court over an unfulfilled $35K hush money payment. According to a Radar Online report, Rich apparently slept with the woman in question at a private hotel event in January of 2023. Afterwards, he reportedly drafted an agreement that she would get an abortion and that he would pay her the $35K in exchange for her silence, so that his fiancée Toni Brixx wouldn’t find out. With this lawsuit, alleging that he still owes her $25K, that seems impossible.

However, the lawsuit also included some more details on the incident. Furthermore, “Jane Doe” claimed that they engaged in unprotected sexual activity at his request. Not only that, but she also accused Rich The Kid of battery for aggressively touching her to keep her in the hotel without consent. From what her story indicates, he followed her after she left, getting into her Uber. Then, they had relations again at her home, and her lawsuit came with pictures of him on her home ring camera.

Rich The Kid Allegedly Got Someone Pregnant And Paid Her To Keep It Secret

After she found out she was pregnant, that’s when the “New Freezer” artist created the signed agreement. Still, the woman claimed that he only provided her with two payments totaling $10K, which means she still wants her $25K. Unfortunately for Rich The Kid, this development made any chance of this being a secret disappear. As such, maybe this will affect his upcoming releases and will definitely affect his personal life. That being said, it wouldn’t be too surprising if he doesn’t decide to comment on this at all, especially since there’s a lawsuit involved now.

On that note, the 30-year-old doesn’t seem to have responded to any of these allegations on social media as of writing this article. Only time will tell how huge this becomes in the public eye, especially amid new music drops from him that are keeping his promotional presence busy. Regardless, this is quite the scandal and fans aren’t likely to forget it anytime soon. If you’re curious, check out the picture of Rich The Kid allegedly outside the plaintiff’s apartment below. For more updates on this story and the latest from Rich The Kid, stay logged into HNHH.

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Donald Trump Indicted By Grand Jury Over Stormy Daniels Hush Money

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Earlier this month, Donald Trump suggested on Truth Social that an arrest could be in his near future. While the former President got the date wrong, word of him being taken into custody was on point, according to TMZ. On Thursday (March 30), it was officially announced that a Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict the embattled politician. The charges are specifically regarding his alleged involvement in giving adult actress Stormy Daniels hush money to stay quiet about their intimate past.

An exact timetable of events remains unknown for now. However, it has been said that Trump will turn himself into authorities in the near future. The jury involved in the investigation has been listening to witness testimony since January. Among those who shared their experience of events include The Apprentice creator’s former attorney/fixer, Michael Cohen. He previously served prison time for his involvement in the Daniels scandal. It’s worth noting that the New York native himself didn’t appear before the group.

Donald Trump Indicted in New York City

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has yet to announce the charges, though they’ll likely come within the next few days. At this time, Trump is believed to be at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida but will fly to the Big Apple to cooperate. In his initial post warning followers of a potential impending arrest, the 76-year-old questionably called for other Republicans to protest, even threatening “death and destruction” coming if he were to be indicted. As a result, the city has been placed on high alert in preparation for any wild antics.

With this indictment, Donald Trump is officially the first U.S. President to receive criminal charges. He’s been accused of brokering a $130,000 payment to Daniels during his first political campaign, in 2016, as she attempted to publicly expose their 2006 affair. Cohen claims he was at the centre of the deal, and was responsible for cutting the check to the pornstar before later being reimbursed by the embattled star’s organization. DT has consistently denied these allegations, calling both witnesses liars. Where do you think the famous blonde’s fate lies after his arrest? Sound off in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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