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Donald Trump Indictment Hints At Truth Behind Wild Kid Rock Story

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Former President Donald Trump was indicted on June 9 after a wealth of classified documents were discovered in a bathroom of his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. The indictment, Trump’s second of the year, covers 37 charges against the former President. The charges include 31 counts of willful retention of classified documents, one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice, one count of withholding a document or record, one count of corruptly concealing a document or record, one count of concealing a document in a federal investigation, one count of scheme to conceal and one count of making false statements and representations. Trump will be arranged on June 13.

However, one section of the indictment in particular has raised a number of eyebrows. The section in question reads, “In August or September 2021, at The Bedminster Club, Trump showed a representative of his political action committee who did not possess a security clearance a classified map related to a military operation.” Buckle in, because the potential link here is wild.

Donald Trump May Have Shown Kid Rock Classified Documents

Last year, Kid Rock went on Fox News to be interviewed by Tucker Carlson. Kid Rock is a die-hard Trump supporter. Furthermore, that has been the case since essentially the beginning of Trump’s upwards fail into the White House. Speaking with Carlson, Rock told a very funny story about how Trump solicited his advice on North Korea. “We’re looking at maps and shit, and I’m like, ‘Am I supposed to be in on this shit?’ Kid Rock said. “I make dirty records sometimes. ‘What do you think we should do about North Korea?’ I’m like, ‘What? I don’t think I’m qualified to answer this”.” Rock also noted that Trump had sought his advice about ISIS during the same dinner.

Now Trump had a habit of contacting the most random people to advise on his Presidential decision-making. He reportedly asked former Yankee Alex Rodriguez about how he should handle COVID-19. Furthermore, he reportedly ranted at golfer Jon Daly about how Putin wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine if Trump was still President. But the Kid Rock story was a different beast altogether. Furthermore, if the indictment is about Kid Rock, that’s kind of a slam dunk on that charge. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Cardi B Labels Takeoff An “Angel” In Tribute

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Cardi B honored Takeoff on her Instagram Story, earlier this week, after his alleged murderer, Patrick Xavier Clark, was formally charged with the rapper’s death on Thursday. The late Migos rapper was shot and killed outside of a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, in November 2022. He was 28.

“What an angel god bless[ed] this Earth with,” Cardi began her post. “Protect your brothers and your family. I know you see the tears I know you see them looking at the sky askin why….. What a beautiful soul to take.” She wrote the caption over a photo of Takeoff.

Read More: Takeoff Shooting Detailed By Survivor, Sydney Leday: “I Remember Running Away”

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: Cardi B (second from L) and (L-R) Quavo. Offset, and Takeoff of Migos perform onstage at the BET. Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

It isn’t the first time Cardi has shared an emotional post for Takeoff on social media in the months since his passing. On the day of Takeoff’s funeral, Cardi B wrote: “Takeoff your untimely passing has brought a great deal of pain and sorrow to so many lives. The impact you had in this world was so considerable and we have struggled to grasp this tragedy. I am heartbroken but I am grateful for all the precious memories we got to share while you were here with us.”

She further wrote: “This has truly been a nightmare and the pain is incomparable. The emptiness your brothers are feeling is unbearable and I pray that you give Offset, Quavo, and your friends and family the strength to keep going as they are trying to cope with this loss. I believe that angels send signs and beautiful dreams to loved ones to assure them that they’re watching them and they’re okay and happy…send your mom some of those [praying emoji].”

Cardi B’s Tribute For Takeoff

As for Takeoff’s killer’s indictment, the Harris County District Attorney announced that a grand jury officially charged Clark with murder charges on Thursday. They didn’t provide any further details as to whether they will seek capital punishment.

Read More: Takeoff Murder Suspect Indicted

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Plies Reacts To Donald Trump’s Indictment: “I Know The Feeling”

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Plies reacted to Donald Trump’s arraignment on Twitter, Tuesday, as the former President appeared in court in Manhattan. During his unprecedented court appearance, Trump pled not guilty to 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. The charges come in connection to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal.

“I Know The Feeling My Boy!!!” Plies wrote while sharing a picture of Trump in court. The rapper then complained that Trump won’t have his mugshot taken for the arrest. “Is There Anybody U Know Ever Been Charged With 34 Felonies & The System Said: “When U Turn Yourself In We Good On The Mugshot U Ain’t Gotta Take It”???” he asked. Plies wasn’t the only one with this question. Boosie also complained about the lack of a Trump mug shot.

Donald Trump’s Court Appearance

NEW YORK, NY – April 4: Donald Trump arrives for his court appearance in New York on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Trump became the first sitting or former U.S. president to be indicted and turned himself to be arraigned in a case that involves payoffs through an intermediary to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels to conceal an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 election. (Photo by Jabin Botsford for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Despite not getting a mugshot, the Trump campaign is selling t-shirts with fake mugshots on them. They feature the phrase “NOT GUILTY” below it. The shirt is free with a $47 contribution to the campaign and also available individually for $36 from Trump’s campaign merchandise store. Trump is currently campaigning for the 2024 election.

After his appearance in court on Tuesday, Trump returned to his home at Mar-a-Lago, where he delivered his first speech since the indictment. “They can’t beat us at the ballot box, so they try to beat us through the law,” Trump said. From there, he added: “The only crime that I’ve committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it. The criminal is the district attorney because he illegally leaked massive amounts of grand jury information, for which he should be prosecuted — or at a minimum, he should resign.”

Plies Response To The Donald Trump Arraignment

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Boosie Badazz Wonders How Trump Avoided Getting His Mugshot Taken

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Trump turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday on charges related to business fraud. However, his fans and detractors aren’t necessarily happy that he managed to bypass getting his mugshot taken, largely because they’ve been stripped of an inevitably hilarious moment. Boosie Badazz, specifically, shared his commentary on the arrest. Though praising Trump’s attorneys, he also felt like celebrities should receive similar treatment. “I WONDER WHAT @realDonaldTrump  ATTORNEYS FILED SO HE DIDNT HAVE TO GET HIS MUGSHOT TAKEN? #smartmove BUT THIS HAS TO GO FOR ALL CELEBRITIES RIGHT? MUGSHOTS CAN DAMAGE SOMEONES BRAND,” he tweeted.

Boosie does have a point. Anytime a celebrity takes a mugshot, it ends up circulating faster than lightning. However, Trump is the former president, so there is undoubtedly some sort of exceptions made. New York prohibits law enforcement from publicly releasing mug shots. Still, the former deputy commissioner of the NYPD said it was rather unusual for anyone to be exempt from getting their mugshot taken, per CBS. “In fact, you might be hard pressed to find a past case like this in Manhattan,” Richard Esposito said. 

Why Didn’t Trump Get His Mugshot Taken?

At this point, it remains unclear exactly why Trump didn’t get a mugshot taken. However, one of the theories is that people felt like this could give ammunition to Trump and his opponents during the election. Alina Habba, Trump’s attorney who is representing him in other legal issues, explained that “he’s the most recognized face in the world right now” so he didn’t require a mugshot. She added, “Mug shots are for people so that you recognize who they are.”

With or without a mugshot, Trump has already launched a merch line after a grand jury indicted him on 34 counts, to which he pleaded not guilty to. The former president began selling a T-shirt that features a black-and-white faux mugshot of Trump with “NOT GUILTY” written underneath. We could imagine that he would’ve used his actual mugshot if one had been taken as a way to control the narrative. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates surrounding Donald Trump’s indictment. Do you agree with Boosie’s statements? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Van Jones Feels Bad For “Granddad” Donald Trump

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Donald Trump became the first president to ever get indicted by a grand jury. Though it’s not necessarily shocking, the former president’s alleged affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels came back to bite him in the ass. Trump faces accusations of paying Daniels hush money to keep their entanglement under wraps ahead of his presidential campaign. However, it feels like his supporters wouldn’t have necessarily held it against him if they were aware of the scandal.

Today, Trump turned himself in to authorities and appeared in front of a judge where he pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts. After his court appearance, the indictment was unsealed, revealing that he’s facing felony charges related to business fraud. Trump allegedly falsified cheque records and ledger entries in 2017 to make supposed payments to Daniels seem as though they were “legal fees.” This is because prosecutors believe Trump compensated his attorney, Michael Cohen, for the amount paid to Stormy Daniels.

Van Jones Feels Bad For Trump

Van Jones has faced backlash time and time again for his praise of Trump. At a time when the former president created even more divisiveness among Americans, Jones praised some of the work he did with Trump’s administration. As recently as last week, Van Jones described Trump as the “uniter-in-chief” due to his support for prison reform and the First Step Act. Even though many people dislike Trump, Van Jones clearly has a soft spot for the guy.

So, it should come as no surprise that the political commentator wasn’t necessarily happy about Trump’s indictment. During a recent interview with CNN, Jones said that he didn’t take joy in seeing Trump turning himself in. “He looks sad,” he explained. “I don’t like the prison system, so I don’t like this process … doesn’t mean that accountability is not owed. We don’t know what he’s going to be charged with but with that moment, that is not a conqueror. That is a granddad having a very bad day.” That’s certainly one way to put it. Check out Van Jones’ comments above and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

Tupac’s Sister Blasts Trump’s Attorney For Comparing The Two

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Donald Trump’s attorney’s recent comments about the former president being like Tupac and Biggie caught some heat from the late rapper’s sister. Moreover, attorney Alina Habbais claimed that these recent “false” claims bolster the reality TV star’s brand. “Donald Trump is Tupac. Donald Trump is Biggie Smalls,” Habbais told Benny Johnson. “But no, Donald Trump is his own brand. He is everything. This is just going to boost him. We have seen it in the polls. This is not a question. This is a fact.”

Of course, these comparisons elicited strong reactions online, from both hardcore hip-hop fans and political commentators alike. When comparing the two, Set Shakur said that there’s very little overlap between her late brother and the indicted political figure. “My brother was measured by his integrity, his principles and personal and collective responsibility,” she remarked to TMZ. Not only that, she called Habbais’ assessment “blasphemous.” While the West Coast legend took responsibility for his 1994 assault case, she went on, she’s not seeing the same level of accountability in Trump. In response to the attorney’s claims about exposure, Set remarked that Tupac’s popularity didn’t stem form his controversies, but rather the power of his music.

Trump & Tupac Cannot Compare, Set Shakur Remarks

Furthermore, Habbais made these statements about Tupac just as Trump landed in New York to face charges of fraud and the results of other investigations. While people expect him to turn himself in on Tuesday (April 4), anything could happen in this highly publicized and politically divisive case. On one hand, these investigations sought to hold Trump accountable for hush money sent to porn star Stormy Daniels and other things like tax evasion and further counts of fraud. On the other, his supporters believe this is a rigged and witch-hunt-style takedown of the business mogul.

Given his presidential run for 2024 and his complete denial of any wrongdoing, this should make for an interesting development in this election cycle. However, it’s clear that Habbais’ words incited and provoked conversation rather than speaking to the rapper’s fanbase. With that in mind, public favor amid the Republican Party, and especially amid his detractors, will likely turn even more against the 76-year-old in the coming weeks. Hopefully justice is served. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Donald Trump and Tupac.

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Donald Trump Arrives In NYC Ahead Of Arraignment

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Donald Trump has arrived in New York City for an arraignment on Tuesday after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, last week. The former president faces criminal charges for organizing hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. Trump’s motorcade pulled up to Trump Tower in Manhattan shortly after 4:00 PM. There, they were met by dozens of his supporters. He waved back at them as they showed off different signs and flags.

Trump previously confirmed to supporters on Truth Social that he would be flying from Mar-a-Lago to turn himself in. “I will be leaving Mar-a-Lago on Monday at 12 noon, heading to Trump Tower in New York. On Tuesday morning I will be going to, believe it or not, the Courthouse. America was not supposed to be this way!” he wrote in a post from the weekend.

Donald Trump Arriving In Manhattan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Former U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in Midtown on April 03, 2023 in New York City. Trump is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow at a Manhattan courthouse following his indictment by a grand jury. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

In another statement on his social media site, Trump complained about the merits of the case against him. “The Corrupt D.A. has no case. What he does have is a venue where it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to get a Fair Trial (it must be changed!), and a Trump Hating Judge, hand selected by the Soros backed D.A. (he must be changed!). Also has the DOJ working in the D.A.’s Office – Unprecedented!” he wrote. With the charges, Trump has become the first-ever former U.S. president to face criminal charges. The indictment comes after an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

As for future coverage of the trial, Trump’s lawyers have argued that they do not want cameras in the court room. “It will create a circus-like atmosphere at the arraignment, raise unique security concerns, and is inconsistent with President Trump’s presumption of innocence,” Trump’s attorney Susan Necheles said. Judge Juan Merchan has not yet ruled one way or another.

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Stormy Daniels Says She Has Fears About Her Safety Following Trump Indictment

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Stormy Daniels, the woman paid $130,000 in hush money, leading to the eventual indictment of former president Donald Trump is speaking out.

Speaking to the British newspaper, The Times, Daniels says she is fearful of her safety but notes Trump’s indictment was “monumental” and “epic.”

Daniels revealed she received a ton of abuse after the indictment leading to her fear. “The number and the intensity is the same as it was the first time aroudn, but this time it’s straight up violent,” Daniels said.

Daniels was scheduled to interview with Piers Morgan in Britain, but it was postponed due to “security issues.”

“It’s especially scary because Trump himself is inciting violence and encouraging it,” Daniels added.

On Thursday (March 30), a Manhattan grand jury voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving payments of “hush money” to Daniels, with whom he allegedly had an extramarital affair, and which were made in the runup to the 2016 election. 

The charges are under seal and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg must formally charge Trump.  Once he does, Trump will very likely surrender to authorities and be fingerprinted, photographed and processed for a felony arrest, although the details of how this will happen are apparently still being worked out.

Trump has repeatedly attacked the investigation, calling it “the greatest witch hunt in history” and claiming that Bragg, who is black, is racist against white people.   Certain Republicans have repeatedly claimed Bragg to be a “George Soros-backed” prosecutor, referring to the billionaire philanthropist who Republicans frequently cite as an antisemitic dog whistle.

 Trump previously predicted that he would be indicted last Tuesday and urged his supporters to protest in response, leading to tighter security in Manhattan on light of the events of January 6.   Just yesterday, when it was reported that the grand jury would not be imminently voting to indict, he posted on Truth Social that he had “gained so much respect for this grand jury . . . that [they] are saying hold on, we’re not a rubber stamp . . . we are not going to vote against a preponderance of evidence or against large numbers of legal scholars all saying there is no case here.”  

The grand jury voted to indict him the next day.  Trump has now issued a statement calling the indictment “political persecution.”  

This is the first time that a former U.S. president has had criminal charges brought against him, and it will undoubtably shake up the 2024 presidential election, for which Trump has been a declared candidate for months.   A Quinnipiac University poll taken this week found that 57% of Americans believe a criminal indictment should disqualify Trump from running for president again.  This includes Democrats 8% – 9% and Independents 55% – 36%.  However, Republicans say 75% – 23% that an indictment should not disqualify him.  There is nothing that legally prevents Trump from running for president if he is indicted – or even convicted.

These results indicate that Trump’s indictment will likely do him no favors in the general election, although the Republican primaries are far less certain.  According to a number of recent polls, Trump stills holds a lead of anywhere from 14 to 30 points over his closest rival, Florida governor Ron DeSantis.  It is unknown how the indictment will affect these numbers, but at least in the short term, it is possible that Republicans will rally around Trump.  Indeed, DeSantis has declared that Florida will not assist in any extradition request for Trump.  Privately, he is probably popping champagne corks.

Trump is facing a number of additional criminal investigations that may also yield indictments, including an investigation by the Fulton County District Attorney into Trump’s meddling with the 2020 vote count in Georgia, as well as two federal investigations into Trump’s removal and handling of classified documents following his presidency, and his role in inciting the insurrection on January 6, 2021. 

America faces the prospect that the Republican nominee for president will have been indicted  – and possibly convicted – of multiple, unrelated felonies under federal and state laws.  We are truly in uncharted territory already, and even more so if these circumstances come to pass.  

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Former President Donald Trump Reacts To Indictment

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Donald Trump may be in for a world of trouble. After weeks of anticipation and anxiety from both sides of the political spectrum, a Manhattan grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump. However, those who hoped this would have an effect on his ability to run for office again may be disappointed. Even a felon can run for office. Still, It is a landmark decision. No current or former president in history has ever been indicted. The inquiry that led to the grand jury’s decision began five years ago. At the time, Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen was charged with illegal campaign contributions. He pled guilty and was charged. It is yet another embarrassment for Trump, who has spent the last several years shirking responsibility for his actions.

The charges being brought against Trump have not yet been made public. However, it is speculated that they are related to hush money paid near the end of his 2016 campaign for president. Michael Cohen, who was disbarred and served prison time for his crimes, arranged the payment of two women that allegedly had relationships with Trump. In court, the former lawyer admitted to paying $130,000 in exchange for their discretion. Cohen was then paid back by way of installments that were billed as “legal fees.” He has claimed that Trump knew at the time what he was paying for. This information could be part of what serves as the basis for the indictment against the former president.

Trump Points The Finger In Social Media Rant

Trump, of course, responded to the indictment in his usual fashion. The former president took to social media to point the finger at Democrats. He claimed, once again, that there has been a “Witch-Hunt” since before he took office. He also accused the left of cheating and stealing. This is likely in reference to the widely debunked conspiracy that the 2020 election results were falsified. He also claimed that the indictment was simply a ploy to interfere with his 2024 campaign. “The Democrats have lied, cheated and stolen in their obsession with trying to ‘Get Trump’,” the former president wrote. “But now they’ve done the unthinkable – indicting a completely innocent person in an act of blatant Election Interference.”

Noticeably missing from Trump’s rant was any sort of explanation for the alleged charges that are being brought against him. In fact, the only reference to the indictment directly is his assertion that the Manhattan grand jury is indicting an “innocent” person. The result of the decision to indict him remains to be seen, but the cards certainly seem to be stacked against the former president. We can expect more news about the specific charges being brought against Trump in the following days. In the meantime, Trump will surely have plenty more to say about it.

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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