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Diddy & Clive Davis Were Once “Lovers,” Suge Knight Alleges

March 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Suge Knight’s prison podcast has already brought about countless shocking claims, including a recent unexpected allegation about Diddy and Clive Davis. In a new episode of Collect Call with Suge Knight, the former Death Row boss recalled Jimmy Iovine making a bombshell revelation during a meeting at Interscope. Apparently, he wasn’t supposed to hear the explosive news, but decided to share it with him anyway.

“We in the office, in the Westwood Interscope office,” Knight began. “I walked in Jimmy’s office. I didn’t have to knock on the door […] we was havin’ a conversation and he overheard somebody say something he probably shouldn’t have heard.”

Suge Knight Recalls Cryptic Chat With Jimmy Iovine

“He said, ‘I’m here because Clive Davis told me that him and Puffy’s real tight. And, uh, you know, lovers.’ So I thought he was talkin’ like, they got love for each other. I’m like, aight. He said, ‘Nah, they are lovers,’” he continued. “And I’m like, ‘Why do you keep saying that?’ I said, ‘Are they lovers, like, f*ckin’ and suckin’?’ And he said, ‘I don’t wanna say that,’ but that’s what that means, right?” Knight’s claims are unconfirmed, but this is far from the first time Diddy’s been accused of having a romantic relationship with a fellow male celebrity. It’s also far from the first time Suge Knight has accused other male celebrities of secretly hooking up.

In February, for example, he alleged that Andre Harrell and Russell Simmons once had a romantic relationship. “They might not wanna say it, [but] they know they was lovers,” he claimed. “They participated in those types of things. Now, once again, a person has the right to be whatever they wanna be. But own it!” What do you think of Suge Knight accusing Diddy and Clive Davis of being in a romantic relationship? Are you surprised? Do you think there could be any truth to his allegations? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Jimmy Iovine’s Accuser Drops Sexual Assault Case To Settle Out Of Court

February 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jimmy Iovine’s accuser is dropping their sexual assault case against the former record executive after coming to an out-of-court resolution. The plaintiff’s attorney, Doug Wigdor, filed a discontinuance with prejudice to close the case back on February 15th, according to Rolling Stone. He explained during a statement: “The matter was resolved to the satisfaction of the parties.”

Details of the agreement were not made public; however, Jane Doe had been seeking an amount of relief “for, but not limited to, physical injury, economic and compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney’s fees and costs.” She filed the lawsuit back in November under the Adult Survivors Act (ASA) in New York. The bill, as explained by New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, “provides victims of sexual assault who were 18 years or older at the time of their abuse a one-year look-back period to file a lawsuit against their abuser and, if applicable, the institution that harbored them, no matter how long ago the crime occurred.”

Jimmy Iovine Speaks At Gwen Stefani’s Walk Of Fame Ceremony

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Jimmy Iovine speaks onstage during the Hollywood. Walk of Fame Star Ceremony Honoring Gwen Stefani on October 19, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Iovine’s spokesperson responded to the lawsuit at the time, telling Variety: “We are quite shocked and baffled by this alleged claim. This inquiry is the first we’ve heard of this matter. No one has ever made a claim like this against Jimmy Iovine, nor have we been contacted or made aware of any complaint by anyone, including this unknown plaintiff prior to now.”

Iovine is just one of several high-profile figures in the music industry to face sexual misconduct lawsuits recently. Diddy has been infamously involved in several scandals of his own in recent months. Just earlier this week, a former male employee came forward to accuse him of sexual assault. He’s also roped up in a gang rape case with Harve Pierre. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jimmy Iovine on HotNewHipHop.

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Jimmy Iovine’s Accuser Has Reportedly Dropped Their Sexual Assault Lawsuit To Find An ‘Out-Of-Court Resolution’

February 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jimmy Iovine Hollywood Walk Of Fame 2023 — Getty Image

Following Cassie’s shocking legal filing against Diddy in November 2023, in which he was accused of sexual misconduct, the music industry underwent a reckoning. Several high-profile music executives, including Jimmy Iovine, were accused of similar allegations, including the co-founder of Interscope Records in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County. Nearly three months later, there has been an update on the case.

According to Rolling Stone, on February 15, the plaintiff’s attorney, Doug Wigdor, filed a discontinuance with prejudice to close the case for good. In a statement shared with the publisher, Wigdor expressed his client’s (referred to as Jane Doe) decision to drop the suit, opting instead for an out-of-court resolution.

“The matter was resolved to the satisfaction of the parties,” he said. No further information has been provided outlining the terms of the parties’ agreement.

In the initial filing, Doe alleged that in August 2007 Iovine “sexually abused, forcibly touched, and subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation.” As part of the case, he faced assault and battery claims in addition to violations of the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act and the New York City Human Rights Law.

Iovine nor his legal representative have issued a statement regarding the case.

Suge Knight Accuses Jimmy Iovine Of Turning 2Pac’s Mom Against Him

December 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent episode of his podcast, Collect Call With Suge Knight, the former Death Row boss opened up about the label’s partnership with Interscope. Interscope gained exclusive distribution rights to Death Row’s music in the 90s. According to Knight, he once reached out to Jimmy Iovine for his archives. He defined this as “your masters, any songs you put out, any songs you didn’t put out.”

Unfortunately, however, he claims he was told that Iovine no longer had some of the music. Iovine’s reasoning for this was that 2Pac’s mother Afeni Shakur allegedly took them from him at gunpoint. He alleged that she and some armed men came and then demanded him to hand over any music featuring 2Pac.

Suge Knight On Jimmy Iovine

Afeni also once visited Knight while he was in prison, and informed him that she was told he was involved in having her son murdered. “I said, ‘Who is they?’” he explained. “She said, ‘The mothaf*ckers at Interscope.’ So she never told me who and the light finally clicked on. Oh, I get it. So muthaf*ckas trying to work me. They gonna turn her against me, they gonna lie on me, and the saddest thing about that sh*t — she died without knowing the truth.”

Duane “Keefe D” Davis was later arrested and charged with the late icon’s murder, though he’s not believed to have pulled the trigger. According to Knight, this came as a shock to him. “I [didn’t] think Keefe D would ever get arrested, nor do I want to see him get arrested,” he said on another podcast episode. “Let’s get one thing straight, first and foremost: me and Keefe D played on the same Pop Warner football team. And whatever circumstances — if he had an involvement with anything, if he didn’t have an involvement with anything, I wouldn’t wish somebody going to prison on my worst enemy.” What do you think of Suge Knight suggesting that Jimmy Iovine could have turned 2Pac’s mother against him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Jimmy Iovine Sued For Sexual Assault: What We Know

November 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As the Adult Survivors Act (ASA) was set to expire on November 24, 2023, a number of cases were filed against prominent figures in the music industry. For example, Sean Combs was accused of sex trafficking and physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. In the following week, several other plaintiffs filed lawsuits against Diddy related to alleged sexual abuse. Prominent names like Jamie Foxx, LA Reid, and Axl Rose have also had lawsuits filed against them.

Jimmy Iovine, the music mogul and the co-founder of Interscope Records, could soon be under the same fire. Right before the end of ASA, he was accused of sexual misconduct by an unidentified woman. Here’s what we know about the case so far.

What Is The Adult Survivors Act?

The #ASA lookback window expires on Thanksgiving Day.

The ASA has sent a clear message to survivors across NYS + the country: we stand with you as you seek justice.

TY to our coalition, which made it possible + @MSNBC for highlighting our work. https://t.co/CutGruk96p

— Linda B. Rosenthal “the #OriginalRosenthal” (@LindaBRosenthal) November 22, 2023

First of all, it’s important to understand what the Adult Survivors Act is. According to New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, the ASA is a bill that “provides victims of sexual assault who were 18 years or older at the time of their abuse a one-year look-back period to file a lawsuit against their abuser and, if applicable, the institution that harbored them, no matter how long ago the crime occurred.” Within the one-year period, affected persons would be able to file lawsuits on historic sex crimes without hindrance from the statute of limitations.

The Case Against Jimmy Iovine

Alarmingly, over 2,500 cases were filed under this act while it was active. While he has only been issued a court summons now, Iovine could soon be facing a similar lawsuit as well. The summon was filed on November 22, 2023, when an anonymous woman, identified as Jane Doe, accused Jimmy Iovine of assault and battery. Additionally, it was issued by the New York County Supreme Court, and signed by attorneys Kevin Mintzer and Doug Wigdor. In the document obtained from the court, Jane Doe alleges that she was “sexually abused, forcibly touched, and subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of anti-discriminatory laws in or around August 2007.”

Iovine’s Rep Responds

Subsequently, an unnamed spokesperson from Iovine responded in a statement to Variety. “We are quite shocked and baffled by this alleged claim,” they said. “This inquiry is the first we’ve heard of this matter. No one has ever made a claim like this against Jimmy Iovine, nor have we been contacted or made aware of any complaint by anyone, including this unknown plaintiff prior to now.”

Nonetheless, Jane Doe now seeks damages as a result of her alleged abuse at the hands of the music executive. Her legal documents, according to PEOPLE, state that “her amount for relief will be determined at trial for, but not limited to, physical injury, economic and compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney’s fees and costs.”

The trial will take place at the New York County Supreme Court.
Iovine must provide a notice of appearance or request for complaint within 20 days of receiving the summons. However, he will have an additional 10 days to respond if the summons isn’t delivered to him personally. In the meantime, Doe’s attorneys have offered no further comments.

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Who Is Suing Jimmy Iovine?

November 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A summons for Jimmy Iovine, who co-founded Interscope Records in 1990, was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County on Wednesday, November 22. Pitchfork broke the news, relaying that Iovine is “being sued over sexual misconduct and abuse.” So far, only a summons has been filed, but a lawsuit will presumably follow. Iovine is being sued by a woman identified publicly as Jane Doe.

“Doe claims that she was ‘sexually abused, forcibly touched, and subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation’ in August 2007,” Pitchfork wrote. “The lawsuit against Iovine is for assault and battery, as well as violations of the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act and the New York City Human Right Law.”

Billboard additionally reported that Jane Doe’s filing attorneys were Douglas Wigdor and Meredith Firetog of Wigdor Law. While sexual misconduct in August 2007 is specifically noted, Billboard clarified that Iovine is alleged to have engaged in “multiple instances” of abuse, and Jane Doe is “seeking economic and compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.”

Iovine headed up Interscope until leaving his post as chairman and CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M in August 2014 to join Apple later that year (as per Billboard at the time). In May 2014, Apple had announced its acquisition of Beats Electronics and Beats Music “for a total of $3 billion” from Iovine and Dr. Dre. Iovine departed Apple in 2018.

Last November, Bruce Springsteen inducted Iovine into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as the recipient of the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Why Is Jimmy Iovine Being Sued?

November 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jimmy Iovine 2022 Rock Hall — Getty Image

In November 2022, Jimmy Iovine was riding high — as he had mostly done since co-founding Interscope Records in 1990 — when Bruce Springsteen inducted him into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a recipient of the Ahmet Ertegun Award. Much can change in a year, as startling allegations against Iovine, 70, have surfaced this evening (November 22).

As first reported by Pitchfork, a summons has been filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County on behalf of a woman publicly identified as Jane Doe. The publication relayed that “the lawsuit itself is forthcoming,” but Iovine is being sued for “alleged sexual misconduct and abuse.”

Pitchfork‘s Evan Minsker continued, “Doe claims that she was ‘sexually abused, forcibly touched, and subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation’ in August 2007. The lawsuit against Iovine is for assault and battery, as well as violations of the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act and the New York City Human Right Law.”

Shortly after Pitchfork broke the news, Billboard provided additional details:

“Though the full complaint is not yet available, a summons with notice was filed by the woman’s attorneys, Douglas Wigdor and Meredith Firetog at Wigdor Law. The case includes an accusation of ‘multiple instances’ of abuse along with a specific incident of sexual misconduct that occurred in New York in 2007. The woman is seeking economic and compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

The case against Iovine is just the latest in a string of sexual misconduct lawsuits filed over the last month against men in the music industry, including industry executives like L.A. Reid and superstar artists like Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Axl Rose. The spike in cases is due to the looming expiration at midnight Thursday [November 23] of New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which created a one-year window for alleged survivors to take legal action over years-old accusations that would typically be barred under the statute of limitations. The summons effectively extends the deadline to submit a complete lawsuit.”

Iovine acted as Chairman and CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M until departing in August 2014 (as per Billboard at the time). Earlier that year, he and Dr. Dre sold their Beats Electronics and Beats Music to Apple “for a total of $3 billion,” Apple announced in May 2014. The acquisition “helped launch Apple Music,” as The New York Times put it in a December 2019 profile of Iovine.

Iovine retired from Apple in 2018.

Jimmy Iovine Is Reportedly Facing Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct And Abuse

November 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On Wednesday evening, November 22, Pitchfork reported that Jimmy Iovine, co-founder of Interscope Records, is facing allegations of “sexual misconduct and abuse.” A summons was filed earlier in the day in Supreme Court of the State of New York County. The publication specified, “Only the summons has been filed; the lawsuit itself is forthcoming.” The woman filing is publicly identified as Jane Doe.

“Doe claims that she was ‘sexually abused, forcibly touched, and subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation’ in August 2007,” Pitchfork‘s Evan Minsker wrote. “The lawsuit against Iovine is for assault and battery, as well as violations of the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act and the New York City Human Right Law.”

Billboard additionally relayed that the filing attorneys on Doe’s behalf are Douglas Wigdor and Meredith Firetog of Wigdor Law. Because only a summons has been filed, “the full complaint is not yet available.” However, Billboard was able to confirm the following: “The case includes an accusation of ‘multiple instances’ of abuse along with a specific incident of sexual misconduct that occurred in New York in 2007. The woman is seeking economic and compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.”

Iovine co-founded Interscope in 1990 and remained at the head of the label until his departure from Interscope Geffen A&M in May 2014 (as relayed by Billboard at the time). In 2006, Iovine and Dr. Dre co-founded Beats By Dr. Dre (more commonly known as Beats). They sold to Apple for a reported $3 billion in 2014 “and helped launch Apple Music,” as reported by The New York Times in December 2019.

Iovine retired from Apple in 2018. The 70-year-old was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame last November — receiving the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Team Up To Create Learning Center For Atlanta High School Students

August 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are joining forces with Atlanta Public Schools to establish a new learning center for high school students. The program, called the Lovine and Young Center, aims to provide students with the opportunity to collaborate and develop innovative ideas that address real-world problems. ‘Lovine and Young Center’ Dr. Dre and Interscope […]

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