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Diddy Relaxes In Miami Beach Amid Federal Sex Trafficking Investigation

April 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s legal battle only continues to heat up, as last month, two of the mogul’s mansions were raided by Homeland Security. The raids were conducted as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation, reportedly brought about by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit. His son Christian “King” Combs was also recently hit with a lawsuit for alleged sexual assault, so it’s safe to say he has his hands full.

Regardless, Diddy looks to be as relaxed as ever, recently taking a stroll in Miami Beach amid the drama. In photos from his walk, the Bad Boy Records founder wears an all-black outfit, wrapped in a bright orange towel. He chatted with someone on the phone briefly, looking slightly serious, albeit unbothered.

Diddy Looks Unbothered Despite Allegations

P. Diddy seen leaving Bauer Media on November 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/GC Images)

While it may seem shocking that Diddy’s up to his usual activities considering everything that’s been going on, it’s not the first time. Last week, a clip of him looking cheerful at a Miami cafe with Stevie J also made its rounds online. They were even later seen enjoying a bike ride together and being swarmed by adoring fans.

One person who hasn’t kept a low profile amid the investigation is Diddy’s former bodyguard, Gene Deal. He’s been vocal about the countless allegations his ex-employer is up against, most recently sharing his take on some potential secret tapes. According to him, if the tapes do exist, there are a lot of people who will soon be exposed. He suspects politicians, princes, and even preachers could appear in them. What do you think of Diddy looking relaxed after his homes were raided by Homeland Security last month? Are you surprised? We’re not permitted to post the images directly on HNHH, but if you’d like to see them, you can do so by clicking the Via link below. Share your thoughts in the comments section and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy & Stevie J’s Relaxing Bike Ride Interrupted By Fans Amid Federal Investigation

April 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last week, two of Diddy’s mansions were raided by Homeland Security as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation. Since then, social media users and peers have been airing their opinions online. While Diddy hasn’t been charged with anything, many admit they expect the worst, though the mogul himself appears unbothered.

Diddy has maintained his innocence after the raids, and the slew of allegations he’s been hit with in recent months. He’s even been spotted out and about on numerous occasions as the saga unfolds, most recently alongside his longtime friend, Stevie J. For those who don’t know, Diddy is accused of showing Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones an explicit video featuring Stevie J, and of having a sexual relationship with him.

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Regardless, the two of them were seen enjoying a relaxing bike ride together this week, which was quickly interrupted by a swarm of adoring fans. The duo was all smiles, pausing their excursion to take photos with several supporters before carrying on. Last week, shortly after the raids, they were seen together again grabbing a bite to eat at a Miami cafe. Diddy looked to be in good spirits, even flashing his signature “L” at an onlooker’s camera and saying “Love.”

Obviously, the Bad Boy Records founder has no intentions of keeping a low profile amid the ongoing investigation. While some could argue this will only add more fuel to the fire, others think that if he’s as innocent as he claims to be, he should have nothing to worry about. What do you think of Diddy and Stevie J enjoying a bike ride together while the former’s being investigated by the feds? What about the duo’s excursion getting interrupted by fans? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cassie Reportedly Working With Feds Amid Diddy Investigation

April 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last week, two of Diddy’s mansions were raided by Homeland Security as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation, leaving many social media users shocked. The Bad Boy Records founder’s legal drama only appears to be heating up following a series of damning allegations kickstarted by his ex, Cassie. The songstress accused him of sexual assault, abuse, and more in a lawsuit filed in November. Roughly a day after her suit was filed, Cassie and Diddy settled.

Now, however, it appears as though investigators are looking to her for more information on the mogul, according to TMZ. Sources tell the outlet that she’s been cooperating with the feds for weeks now, potentially preceding the home raids. It’s possible that Cassie assisted them in establishing probable cause to get search warrants for Diddy’s mansions, though this is unconfirmed.

Cassie Could Have Helped Officials Secure Search Warrants Before Homeland Security Raids

Cassie (L) and recording artist Sean “Diddy” Combs attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Cassie’s not the only one of Diddy’s alleged victims said to be working with authorities either. Reportedly, a few of his other accusers have also been in contact with officials in regard to his case, though their names have not been released. It also remains unclear exactly what kind of information Cassie allegedly gave officials. It’s speculated, however, that it’s similar to the allegations made in her bombshell lawsuit.

Diddy has not yet been charged with any crime at the time of writing. What do you think of Cassie reportedly cooperating with federal officials amid their investigation of Diddy? Are you surprised or not? What about his mansions getting raided by Homeland Security last week? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy Home Raid: Chris Hansen Claims Some Federal Agents Didn’t Know Whose House They Were Raiding

April 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy had his homes in Los Angeles and Miami raided last week. Overall, this quickly became the biggest story in the world. Homeland Security showed up at his homes, where they were conducting an investigation into allegations of sex trafficking. However, he was not arrested and he is currently not charged with anything. Nevertheless, this is a massive story, especially when you consider the allegations that have come in from Cassie and various other women. It’s a story that fans are following closely, and they want all of the details.

Since the raids on Diddy’s home, we haven’t gotten very much information by way of what the Feds found. Of course, we may never know that information. However, if the mogul is eventually charged, then we know something must have been found. For now, however, fans are mostly speculating. Networks like Fox are bringing in people who they believe may have the inside scoop on Diddy. Recently, they even interviewed Chris Hansen, who was the host of To Catch A Predator.

Chris Hansen Speaks On Diddy

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In the clip above, Hansen had some interesting insights. However, it’s hard to know if anything he said was official. That said, he did claim that Homeland Security was planning this investigation for a while. Furthermore, they were hiding some of the nitty gritty details from their agents. As Hansen alleges, some agents didn’t know they were going to Diddy’s house until they made their way inside. No matter what, it was quite the operation, and the images from the news are ones people will remember for a long time.

Let us know what you think of the Diddy situation, in the comments section down below. Do you think this spells the end of Diddy’s career? Are you surprised by some of the allegations that have come down since last year? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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FBI Investigating Claims Diddy Had Jennifer Lopez Carry His Gun In Shyne Nightclub Shooting: Report

April 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The FBI is reportedly investigating claims that Diddy had Jennifer Lopez carry his gun for an infamous 1999 nightclub shooting involving Shyne, according to RadarOnline. The update comes after The New York Post already claimed law enforcement sources told the outlet that authorities could revisit the incident in the wake of Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ sexual assault lawsuit.

Michael Discioarro, a New York criminal defense attorney, said: “They got eyes on him in Miami and the feds are talking to witness after witness. They’re corroborating everything they can. But everything past and present is on the table with Mr. Diddy right now.” Back in 1999, Diddy, his bodyguard, Anthony “Wolf” Jones, Lopez, and Shyne were all arrested for the shooting, which injured three bystanders. The first three all walked free, but Shyne took a 10-year prison sentence, prompting rumors he was the fall guy for the incident.

Diddy & Jennifer Lopez Attend Latin Grammy Awards

Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs with Jennifer Lopez in the audience at the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards broadcast on Wednesday, September 13, 2000, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Photo credit: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect

In Rod’s lawsuit, he claims Diddy “shared that he was responsible for the shooting in the nightclub in New York” and that “Mr. Combs’ girlfriend at the time, Jennifer Lopez, aka, J.Lo carried the gun into the club for him and passed him the gun after he got into an altercation with another individual.” The latest update on the situation comes after authorities raided Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami, last week. The Bad Boy mogul’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, labeled the move a “gross overuse of military-level force.” He added: “Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.”

As of now, police have not arrested Diddy for the investigation, which appears to still be ongoing. He has maintained his innocence in a number of civil lawsuits he’s facing as well. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Shyne Nightclub Shooting Victim Says Diddy Is Responsible For Her Life-Changing 1999 Injuries

March 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean “Diddy” Combs is learning the hard way these past few months that what’s done in the dark will always find a way to shine. Still, the Bad Boy mogul’s legal team continues to deny any rumoured wrongdoing on his behalf, even as all his alleged former skeletons fall out of the closet. Among them is a 1999 incident at a nightclub that led to the arrest of Jamal “Shyne” Barrow, Jennifer Lopez, and her then-beau Diddy, which the former ultimately served 10 years in prison for. As News Nation reports, the music executive was taken into custody on weapons charges at the time, and in 2008, victim Natania Reuben filed a $130M lawsuit for compensation against Combs. By summer 2011 they settled, though the survivor continues to insist it was Combs who shot her.

“I am the woman who he shot in the face in that Dec. 27, 1999, Club New York shooting. I have told everyone, ad nauseam, since then. I watched him fire the gun,” she shared on social media in February. More recently, she spoke with reporter Elizabeth Vargas about the situation. “I didn’t have any reason to believe that someone wouldn’t believe me. But as things unfolded, it was a very short period of time where I realized that’s what was happening,” the courageous woman shared.

Natania Reuben Speaks Her Truth Regarding Diddy Shyne Nightclub Shooting

Elsewhere, Reuben says she’s feeling “extremely emotional” amid the latest reports of Diddy’s homes being raided across the country. “It’s been basically a quarter of a century since this occurred, and I’ve had to re-live this over and over again,” the woman vented. “When I saw [the raids], it felt really cathartic because I finally feel like justice is being done.”

As authorities and internet sleuths continue to unravel the tangled web of Diddy’s many allegations, the latter is having a field day with the latest news about Yung Miami. According to the Lil Rod lawsuit, the City Girl was on her former Papi’s payroll as a sex worker, along with 50 Cent’s baby mama Daphne Joy. Read all about that at the link below, and let us know what you think is next for Sean Combs in the comments.

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Blueface Hit With Investigation Over Jaidyn Alexis Fan Incident

December 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Blueface is someone who consistently finds himself at the center of attention. Overall, there are some artists who are constantly involved in drama or some sort of legal issue. Blue is definitely one of those artists. However, most of the drama he has been involved in has to do with Chrisean Rock, or his other baby mother, Jaidyn Alexis. Well, as it turns out, over the weekend, Blue and Jaidyn teamed up for a show, and it did not lead to a prosperous and relatively calm night. Instead, there was chaos on stage.

As we previously reported, the two were in Salt Lake City, Utah where Alexis was having a show. Blueface was up on stage and at one point, a fan can be seen throwing ice on the stage. That is when Blueface invites her up, only to be ambushed by Alexis. The woman was subsequently pushed down and even stomped on. Clips of the incident went viral, and it was unclear whether legal action would be pursued. Now, we apparently have our answer. According to Meghann Cuniff, police in Salt Lake City have launched an investigation.

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Video is circulating of rapper Blueface inviting a fan on stage at his Salt Lake City concert, only for her to get pushed down and stomped.

The Salt Lake City Police Department confirms it’s investigating. The statement refers to Blueface as an “out-of-state musician.” pic.twitter.com/0Z0R3aq1tL

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In the statement from the police, Blueface is referred to as an “out-of-state musician.” At this stage, it is unclear what the potential charges would be should that be the course of action. Furthermore, neither Blue nor Jaidyn Alexis have commented on the incident further. Considering the fact that this is now a legal matter, this makes a whole lot of sense. Whether or not anything happens to the two, remains to be seen. If one thing is for certain, they will have to avoid such situations at future concerts.

Be sure to let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments section below. Do you think Blueface and Jaidyn Alexis will be able to keep out of trouble? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. Overall, we will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.

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Diddy’s Not Being Investigated By The NYPD, Despite Previous Reports

November 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cassie’s new lawsuit against Diddy includes countless damning allegations against the Bad Boy Records founder. Amid chatter, reports that he was being investigated by the NYPD surfaced. Yesterday, sources told TMZ that he was currently at the center of a “locked “criminal investigation involving sexual assault allegations. Now, however, the NYPD has circled back to claim that there is no active criminal investigation of Diddy. Moreover, they say that sharing such information isn’t consistent with their policies.

“Yesterday, a member of the NYPD’s public information office erroneously told a reporter about the apparent existence of an active case file containing the name ‘Sean Combs,’” their statement reads. “There is no such investigation, at present. Further, the release of such information is not consistent with the internal policies of the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information. The NYPD always treats allegations of sexual assault and rape extremely seriously, and urges anyone who has been a victim to file a police report so that support and services can be offered to survivors and a comprehensive investigation can be conducted.”

The NYPD Shares A Statement About False Claims

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Black Tie Affair For Quality Control’s CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas at Fox Theater on June 02, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

In her suit, Cassie accuses Diddy of rape, physical abuse, and more. After the news initially broke, Diddy’s lawyer denied the allegations on his behalf. “Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations,” Ben Brafman stated. “For the past six months, Mr. Combs has been subjected to Ms. Ventura’s persistent demand of $30 million, under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail. Despite withdrawing her initial threat, Ms. Ventura has now resorted to filing a lawsuit riddled with baseless and outrageous lies, aiming to tarnish Mr. Combs’s reputation and seeking a payday.”

Brafman also added that most of Cassie’s claims would be barred from criminal prosecution due to the statute of limitations. She could still file a criminal complaint for her rape allegation in California, however, if she chooses. What do you think of the NYPD’s recent statement about false reports of a criminal investigation of Diddy? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Jonathan Majors Assault Investigation Moves Forward As Troubling New Details Emerge

October 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jonathan Majors’ career rose to newfound heights in 2023. Unfortunately for the Creed III star, it also reached new lows, which he’s still seeking to recover from. Shortly after the premiere of his two major film projects this year, the California native was arrested on assault charges. There’s been much confusion regarding what went down between him and then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in the back of a New York taxi cab, but a newly released 115-page filing gives insight into the troubling domestic dispute.

As Uproxx reports, Majors’ arrest was on March 25. That same day, he and Jabbari were on their way from a party in Brooklyn to their home in Chelsea when a text on the 34-year-old’s phone caught his partner’s eye. It allegedly read, “Wish I was kissing you right now,” garnering an obviously upset reaction. When Jabbari grabbed her man’s phone, he responded by “grabbing the right side of Ms. Jabbari’s body and prying Ms. Jabbari’s right middle finger off the phone, causing bruising, swelling, and substantial pain.” Afterward, Jonathan was allegedly “grabbing Ms. Jabbari’s arm and right hand and proceeding to twist Ms. Jabbari’s forearm, causing substantial pain to her finger and arm.”

Jonathan Majors Maintains His Innocence Ahead of Trial

Jonathan Majors Update — Jonathan Majors attends the “Creed III” HBCU Atlanta Fan Screening at Regal Atlantic Station on February 23, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)

Finally, the filing says that the Ant-Man 3 star struck his partner’s right ear, causing not only substantial pain for her, but also a laceration. When the cab stopped, prosecutors allege that Majors “grabbed [Jabari], picked her up, and threw her back inside.” This only furthered the woman’s injuries, adding a fractured finger, bruising about her body, and a bump on her head to the list.

It’s no secret that Jonathan Majors found himself suddenly falling from fame after he was arrested on assault charges earlier this year. Many of his famous friends and co-stars have distanced themselves from the embattled star as he awaits his fate, but thankfully, his new lover Meagan Good has been sticking faithfully by his side. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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NBA Under DOJ Investigation For Supposed Anticompetitive Behavior Against Ice Cube’s Big3 League: Report

October 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Just hours before the 2023-2024 NBA season tips off, we have some breaking news that is quite surprising. It has nothing to do with any of the players. Instead, it is about the NBA as an organization and its brand image. According to multiple reports, including TMZ Sports, the league has been under an ongoing investigation by the United States Department of Justice. The reason is that Ice Cube’s Big3 league feels there are anticompetitive behaviors in practice from its longstanding counterpart.

The Big3’s aura comes from former NBA players going against each other. It has been in place since 2017 and it is a great league in general. However, they feel the NBA has been working to essentially slowly eliminate them in numerous ways. Namely, they are allegedly “preventing sponsors and other potential partners from doing business.”

This Investigation With The DOJ And The NBA Has Been Ongoing

ice cube — DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 13: Founder of the Big3, Ice Cube is seen during the Big3: Summer Of Fire at Little Caesars Arena on August 13, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Monica Morgan/Getty Images)

In fact, Big3 claims that players have shown interest in playing in it, but they have been denied access. The same goes for referees and owners. They apparently cannot have any sort of hand in helping them out. Owners are in question and if the DOJ finds any evidence, hefty fines could come down. NBA spokesman Mike Bass was says they have been supportive of the Big3. All of this began back in the first of the year and it could extend into 2024 as well.

What are your initial thoughts on the Department of Justice investigating the NBA for the allegations from the Big3? Do you think it is a possibility that the NBA is trying to eliminate any competition? Or, is it just the Big3 not seeing enough growth and they decided to blame the NBA? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in for all of the latest breaking news around the NBA, the Big3, as well as everything else going on around the sports world.

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