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Diddy To Be “Indicted Soon,” Lil Rod’s Attorney Alleges

April 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rodney “Lil Rod” Smith’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, claims Diddy will face an indictment “soon.” He said as much to Page Six when the outlet asked him about his client’s reckless homicide conviction from 2003 and other charges throughout the years. Blackburn explained that Rod “did not have adequate legal representation” at the time. Lil Rod is currently suing Diddy for $30 million with allegations of sexual assault stemming from a time when he was reportedly working on Diddy’s The Love Album: Off The Grid, from September 2022 to November 2023.

“I am sure you know that a charge is not a conviction,” Blackburn, who has faced scrutiny over his litigation tactics in the past, told the outlet. “So, running this story on behalf of [Diddy’s camp] is problematic and calls into question your integrity as a journalist. Mr. Jones’ July 2003 reckless homicide occurred when he was 17 years old. He was driving a vehicle with his cousin in the passenger seat. The police pulled him over, but he was afraid and drove off. It was pretty typical behavior for a young black boy in Chicago when pulled over by the police. As a result, he totaled the vehicle, and his cousin, who was his best friend, died.”

Diddy & Cassie Attend GQ’s Men Of The Year Party

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 13: Musicians Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie Ventura attend the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Vespa/Getty Images For GQ)

Blackburn continued: “He has to live with the guilt of the death of his best friend and family member for the rest of his life. But don’t let that stop you from running this story and getting your clicks. [Diddy’s] legal team can do nothing to distract from the fact that he will be indicted soon.”

Diddy has adamantly denied the allegations against him for months. His attorney, Shawn Holley, previously told Page Six that Lil Rod “is nothing more than a liar” and accused him of “shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday.” Blackburn’s comments on a possible indictment come after Homeland Security agents raided Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami, last month. No charges have come from the incident. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Rod and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Plies Reacts To Donald Trump Saying Black People Like Him For His Crimes

February 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Plies is once again voicing his distaste for Donald Trump online… although this time, he seems a little bit more forgiving. By now, you’ve probably already heard of the ridiculous statement that the indicted former president gave the crowd at the Black Conservative Foundation Gala in South Carolina on Friday (February 23). Basically, he suggested that voters in the Black community like him because authorities indicted him on various charges involving hush money, classified documents, election interference, and more. This, in the 77-year-old’s mind, means that Black people can relate to his struggles in the justice system because of the legitimate injustices they face -– which don’t compare to his crimes.

“Then I got indicted a second time, and a third time, and a fourth time!” Donald Trump expressed. “And a lot of people said that that’s why the Black people like me. Because they have been hurt so badly and discriminated against. And they actually viewed me as I’m being discriminated against,” he concluded with a laugh, as if to suggest he knows how ridiculous and untrue this statement is for the most part. Amid many laughing, clown, and clapping emojis, this is what Plies had to say: “(They Criminals Just Like Me). I’m Not Even Gone Lie I’m Starting To Like The Casual Racism He Gives U. Keep Treating Them Like ‘Tim Scott’ Trump!!! They’ll Jump Even Higher For U!!! I Know I Know Trump 2024 #Plies.”

Plies Reacts To Trump’s Insulting Black Voter Comments

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Meanwhile, this is a similar argument to what Fox News anchor Raymond Arroyo had to say about Trump’s new shoes recently. “This is connecting with Black America, because they love sneakers,” he posited. “This a big deal, certainly in the inner city. So when you have Trump roll out his sneaker line, they’re like, ‘wait a minute, this is cool.’ He’s reaching them on a level that defies and is above politics. The culture always trumps politics. And Trump understands culture like no politician I’ve ever seen.”

Still, there are also some rappers like Peezy who actually like No. 45 -– and his sneakers, too. As such, there’s a lot of debate here, but it’s easy to see what the real intentions are behind this grifting. Here’s to another chaotic election year… For more news on Trump and the latest on Plies, stay posted on HNHH.

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Kanye West And Tucker Carlson Interview Leaker Gets Indicted On 14 Charges

February 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Back in 2022, Kanye West spent months making appearances on numerous talk shows where he was allowed to spout antisemitic conspiracies. One of those interviews was with Tucker Carlson, who was occupying the main slot on Fox News at the time. A segment did air where the pair had a conversation about West’s beliefs and some of the pushback he’s received for expressing them. But not everything they recorded during their time together made it onto the on air version of the interview.

Shorty after the interview aired the parts that didn’t make it to broadcast leaked online. The clips were a particularly bad look for both West and Carlson and it made sense why they were cut in the first place. But recently, a journalist who was involved with the leaking of the videos in the first place was indicted on numerous charges reportedly stemming from the leak. Tim Burke is a journalist in Tampa whose house was recently raided by the FBI. Following the raid he was hit with numerous counts of accessing a computer without permission and intercepting electronic communications. The Tampa Bay Times confirmed that the arrest stemmed from the West interview leak. Check out one of the most viral clips from the original interview below.

Man Who Leaked Kanye West’s Tucker Carlson Interview Arrested

Kanye West is currently in Italy for a pair of listening parties. He released his new album VULTURES 1 with Ty Dolla $ign earlier this month. The project faced numerous delays but eventually arrived in full. Subsequently it sold enough copies to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 in its first week. That was in spire of the album being blasted by most of the critics who covered it.

What do you think of the man who leaked the unaired material from Kanye West and Tucker Carlson’s interview being indicted? Do you think he was right to release the cut material to the public? Let us know in the comment section below.

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HoneyKomb Brazy Hit With Federal Gun Charge Indictment

January 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

According to a FOX 10 News report on Friday (January 26), HoneyKomb Brazy was just indicted on federal gun charges soon after his release on bond. Moreover, the rapper (real name Nashon Jones) and his two bodyguards, Miguel Wayne Hall and Mason Demetrius Fuller, were indicted specifically for illegal firearm possession. Furthermore, HoneyKomb and Fuller had restrictions in place preventing them from taking ownership of guns thanks to felony convictions in their past. On the other hand, Hall reportedly got an outright ban concerning firearm possession, stemming from a protection-from-abuse order against him from a Georgia judge.

For those unaware, the Mobile, Alabama MC and his entourage encountered police thanks to a traffic stop on December 18 of last year, which led to their subsequent arrest. Authorities alleged that, when they searched the vehicle, they found a Girsan MC 28 SAC 9mm pistol close to the driver’s seat. Not only that, but they also claimed to find a Smith & Wesson MP 15 AR pistol, Promethazine, and marijuana. As such, HoneyKomb Brazy’s original charges also included possession of a controlled substance and the “certain persons forbidden to possess a pistol” code.

HoneyKomb Brazy Indicted On Federal Gun Charges: Report

JUST IN: HoneyKomb Brazy and his two bodyguards have been indicted on federal gun charges, Fox 10 News reports.

All three men were arrested last December following a traffic stop where police discovered guns and drugs. pic.twitter.com/2awjkA0sj1

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) January 26, 2024

When news outlets and the media as a whole picked this up, folks also found out that federal law enforcement quickly involved themselves in this case. For example, a federal agent testified during a preliminary hearing that they monitored HoneyKomb Brazy before this arrest. This owed itself to his relation to multiple investigations in years prior, and he announced plans to take this to trial. Brazy reportedly saw freedom from jail in November of last year following 48 months served for possessing a gun as a person with a felony history.

Meanwhile, this development comes after he also spoke on other cases or legal actions within the rap world. Most recently, the Alabama artist walked back his accusation that Finesse2tymes snitched, which he did around the same time that folks found out that the feds were on him for some time. Hopefully this all clears up and he can focus on what he currently faces, not what already resolved. For more news and the latest updates on HoneyKomb Brazy, come back to HNHH.

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Lil Zay Osama Faces 20-Year Sentence Following Gun Charges & Indictment

January 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Zay Osama’s recent arrest for gun possession and retail theft is remaining a court battle for the foreseeable future. Moreover, a New York grand jury indicted him on Wednesday (January 24) for possession of a machine gun and unregistered firearm possession, which could result in a 20-year sentence at maximum. The rapper, now in state custody in Illinois on unrelated charges, allegedly left a loaded Glock pistol with a switch in a car riding from Manhattan to Queens, which he used as a ride-share, and was arrested in 2022. He will face arraignment at a later date, and he was arrested in December of 2023 following a police chase.

“As alleged, [Isaiah] Dukes [Lil Zay Osama’s real name] brought a machine gun into our District, and then dangerously left it in the back of a ride-share,” Breon Peace, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, shared. “This Office, together with our law enforcement partners, will continue to work diligently to protect our communities from such dangerous weapons.

Lil Zay Osama Performing In 2021

Lil Zay Osama Indictment 20 Year Sentence Gun Charges Hip Hop News — ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 27: Lil Zay Osama performs on November 27, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage/Getty Images)

“His indictment is a stark reminder that loaded, illegal firearms -– sometimes modified to maximize their deadly potential, as alleged in this case -– continue to be brought into and carried throughout New York City,” Edward Caban, New York Police Department Commissioner, also remarked. “Let me be clear. This behavior will not be tolerated here. The NYPD vows to keep our streets safe from guns and anyone who unlawfully possesses them. I commend and thank the ride-share driver who observed this weapon for doing what we always ask of all New Yorkers. He saw something and he said something, and he possibly saved lives in the process.”

Meanwhile, this is what the MC had to say on Instagram in response to all of his legal trouble. “I guarantee n***as gone need me before I need them,” he wrote. “I’ll be home sooner than you think. Blink n***a [purple devil emoji].” For more news and the latest updates on Lil Zay Osama, log back into HNHH.

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Keefe D’s Indictment Claims He Was Seeking “Retribution” Against 2Pac And Suge Knight

September 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday (September 29), Las Vegas police finally made an arrest in the murder of Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keefe D” Davis was taken into custody and charged with murder with a deadly weapon for the 1996 shooting, though he’s not believed to have pulled the trigger. Instead, authorities have gotten him on grounds of aiding or abetting. They believe that he planned the attack, and provided the murder weapon to his nephew.

Now, his indictment has made its way online, courtesy of Meghann Cuniff. She notes that he’s named as having gotten the gun “for the purpose of seeking retribution against Tupac Amaru Shakur and/or Marion Knight aka ‘Suge.’” He’s also listed as committing the alleged crime in order to further the South Side Compton Crips.

Keefe D’s Indictment Unveiled

Here’s the indictment for Duane “Keffe D” Davis in Tupac’s murder, via Clark County DA.

It names the South Side Compton Crips and says Davis got the gun used in the murder “for the purpose of seeking retribution against Tupac Amaru Shakur and/or Marion Knight aka “Suge”….” pic.twitter.com/BY1BEQt4ul

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) September 29, 2023

Keefe D is currently being held without bail, and is scheduled to be formally arraigned on October 4. Investigators have had their sights set on him for some time. His wife’s home was searched by police earlier in the summer, and they removed various items that they believed could be evidence. Keefe D’s also spoken about the case for years, even claiming himself that he gave his nephew the gun.

Though it’s safe to say that many were glad to see a new development in the case, 2Pac’s sister recently issued a statement revealing that she won’t feel closure until all legal proceedings are carried out. “This is no doubt a pivotal moment,” she explained. “The silence of the past 27 years surrounding this case has spoken loudly in our community. It’s important to me that the world, the country, the justice system, and our people acknowledge the gravity of the passing of this man, my brother, my mother’s son, my father’s son. His life and death matters, and should not go unsolved or unrecognized.” What do you think of police finally making an arrest in 2Pac’s 1996 murder? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.

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Rapper Bandman Kevo Gets Trump’s Mugshot Tatted on His Leg

August 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It was only a matter of time before former President Donald Trump’s mugshot was everywhere. And everywhere, including Bandman Kevo’s leg. The rapper recently revealed a leg tattoo of Trump’s shot labeled “Make America Great Again.”

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Donald Trump’s mugshot is running wild all over the Internet. The former president dropped off his own merch line with the image, but Hip-Hop is getting involved, too. “FDT” creator YG has used the mugshot as the central image of a shirt with the word “FUCKED” blasted across the bottom.

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For the first time in American political history, a current candidate for the presidential nomination has been indicted, arrested, and arraigned on criminal charges for electoral interference. Nevertheless, following Former President Donald Trump’s surrender to Georgia authorities for allegedly attempting to rig the 2020 Presidential election, his campaign think tanks came up with the brilliant yet unconventional idea of peddling merchandise with the former Potus’ mugshot on it.

The Trump campaign website now sells coffee mugs, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, bumper stickers, and even beer koozies with the tagline “NEVER SURRENDER.”

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YG Reveals New Merch Using Donald Trump’s Mugshot

August 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YG's 'Stay Dangerous' Features A$AP Rocky, Ty Dolla Sign, Quavo & More

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The Trump campaign website now sells coffee mugs, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, bumper stickers, and even beer koozies with the tagline “NEVER SURRENDER.”

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Kanye West’s Former Publicist, Trevian Kutti, Gets Mugshot In Trump Case

August 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It seems like Kanye West’s ties to Donald Trump aren’t just through meetings and political theater displays. Moreover, authorities indicted the Chicago artist’s former publicist in connection to the former president’s Fulton County, Georgia case related to election interference. Trevian Kutti also formerly represented R. Kelly in her line of work, which is another curious connection amid this roster of controversial figures. Specifically, she stands accused of impersonating a government official and threatening folks with prison time if they didn’t claim that opponents rigged the election in the state. With this RICO case in mind and all these ties in mind, it’s honestly surprising that the funnel doesn’t run deeper.

Furthermore, Kutti’s mugshot recently surfaced online, in which she puts on a mischievous and almost scary from ear to ear. Online jokes aside, perhaps this case will overlook her ties to Kanye West in a significant way, such as looking at her past employment history and behavior as well as looking at Ye’s own political ties. Still, it’s far too early to tell at this stage. All we know is that there are a lot of people involved in this alleged election scheme, and that’s just one of Trump’s four criminal cases right now.

Kanye West’s Former Publicist’s Mugshot In Trump Indictment

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However, Kanye West isn’t the only hip-hop star to have found themselves tied to the Trump Fulton County indictment in some way. The most obvious example is that the same District Attorney moving this case forward, Fani Willis, is pushing the case against Young Thug and the rest of YSL in the area. Not only that, but it turns out that the polarizing politician hired the same lawyer that secured Gunna his plea deal in the YSL trial for this case. It’s a bizarre link, and one that fans have been going wild over on social media.

Of course, Yeezy has his own issues, legal or otherwise, to deal with these days, so maybe this won’t amount to much. After all, it’s unknown just how deep Kutti was in the Trump camp and whether it coincided with Kanye in any way. One thing’s for sure, though: of all the hip-hop links to this indictment, this is certainly the least surprising. Stay logged into HNHH for more big news on the Trump indictment and the latest on Kanye West.

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Trump Campaign Selling Mugshot Merch

August 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For the first time in American political history has a current candidate for the presidential nomination been indicted, arrested, and arraigned on criminal charges for electoral interference. Nevertheless, following Former President Donald Trump’s surrender to Georgia authorities for allegedly attempting to rig the 2020 Presidential election, his campaign thinktanks came up with the brilliant, yet unconventional idea of peddling merchandise with the former Potus’ mugshot on it.

The Trump campaign website is now selling coffee mugs, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, bumper stickers and even beer koozies with the tagline reading, “NEVER SURRENDER”.

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