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Pras Michel Accuses Lauryn Hill Of Fraud In New Lawsuit

October 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If the relationship between the members of the Fugees wasn’t already inconsistent enough, things just got a whole lot more complicated. According to a new report from Billboard (Via Uproxx), Pras Michel is filing a lawsuit against the de-facto leader of the New Jersey outfit, Ms. Lauryn Hill, for a “devious” fraud scheme. His lawyers sent the legal documents to a federal court in Manhattan Tuesday. Essentially, Pras and his legal team are saying Hill convinced her bandmate to come on the 2023 reunion tour ultimately for mostly her benefit. It also brings 2024 trek into the picture, the one that was subject to “gross mismanagement”, according to Pras’ lawyers.

The documents say that she lied about how she was going to make. Instead of splitting it equally into thirds, she was going to rake in 40 percent of the gross. Additionally, Pras alleges that the payment was much less than expected due to “bloated” production costs and because of the tour ending sooner. Furthermore, he says that Hill told Live Nation, himself, and Wyclef Jean that they agreed to extend the tour to make an extra $1 million. But she supposedly kept all of that to herself. Finally, he says she turned down $5 million from Coachella to avoid letting Pras pay off his debt.

Pras Is Taking Things To Court With Lauryn Hill

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: (C) Pras Michel, (R) Lauryn Hill and (L) Wyclef Jean perform at Oakland Arena on November 07, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)

That stems from his massive number of federal charges back in 2019. Back then, he was charged with 10 counts including conspiracy, witness tampering and failing to register as a foreign agent. This was all in relation to getting money from a Malaysian financier to aid in Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign. Overall, his lawyers are not holding anything back against Hill, as they say, “While the contractual advance paid to Pras enabled him to retain his new criminal lawyers, the 2023 tour agreement was a wolf in sheep’s clothing”.

What are your thoughts on Pras Michel suing Lauryn Hill for fraud? Are you surprised that he’s going after her in this fashion, why or why not? Do you think this could lead to the end of the Fugees for good? How do you see this playing out? How will this affect them touring together? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Pras Michel, Lauryn Hill, and the Fugees. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the world of music.

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Ryan Garcia Responds To Devin Haney’s Battery & Fraud Lawsuit

September 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney have a pretty explosive and scandalous rivalry, and their fight earlier this year in April continues to haunt them. Garcia won that bout, but officials later ruled it a no-contest due to his ingestion of the performance-enhancing drug ostarine. This week, Haney filed suit in New York, accusing his opponent of battery and fraud both before and during their match-up. He pursues unspecified damages and maintains that “his contest should have adhered to fair rules.” “While Devin Haney agreed to participate in a prize fight against Garcia, at no time did he agree to engage in a bout against an individual who had taken a performance-enhancing drug,” the lawsuit reportedly reads.

Now, Ryan Garcia has responded to Devin Haney’s lawsuit via an Instagram post. “I’m being sued for doing my job,” he wrote. “This fight has been a Netflix documentary but this right here is the finale. Your honor he simply struggles with left hook syndrome.” As for the fraud element of this debacle, Haney claims that Garcia “tried to make weight and failed” when it came to his pursuit of Haney’s WBC junior welterweight title.

Ryan Garcia’s Response To Devin Haney’s Lawsuit

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In addition to Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney’s lawsuit also accuses Golden Boy Promotions of breach of contract concerning these circumstances. Haney claims the situation provoked “physical injury, reputational harm worth millions, and emotional and mental distress.” Previously, he had reacted to Garcia’s suspension from boxing. “I want to thank the commission and the fans who stood by me during this whole process,” Haney told ESPN. “The facts are the facts, and I wasn’t on an even playing field. Happy I was able to receive justice for what happened. It’s all part of my story and it’s only going to make me better. I look to enjoy this time with my family and friends and see what’s next.

“I’m a clean athlete and boxing is a brutal sport where one fight can literally change your life,” Devin Haney added concerning the Ryan Garcia situation. “I think it’s important for fighters to be clean, and I want to become an advocate for clean athletes for my experience in this situation.”

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Devin Haney Sues Ryan Garcia For Alleged Fraud & Battery Over April Fight

September 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

These two boxers have made their disdain for each other crystal clear. The latest update in the Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia rivalry is the former’s new lawsuit against the latter for alleged battery and fraud on the journey to – and during – their April match at Barclays Center, per TMZ Sports. Haney allegedly filed the suit in New York on Friday (September 27). For those unaware, Garcia initially won that bout after multiple knockdowns, but officials called it a no-contest after they found evidence that Garcia used performance-enhancing drugs for it. Therefore, Haney says that he would not have agreed to the fight if he knew of these enhancements, and thus feels defrauded.

In addition, Devin Haney posited that Ryan Garcia’s ingestion of the drug despite his agreement to fight clean led to Garcia making various misrepresentations. The nature of these is unclear, although Haney said that they would’ve caused him to call the fight quits. But Garcia isn’t the only defendant in this situation. Haney also sued Golden Boy Promotions for alleged breach of contract. Haney seeks unspecified damages for how the situation inflicted “physical injury, reputational damage which will amount to millions of dollars, and emotional and mental distress.”

Ryan Garcia & Devin Haney In The Ring

Devin Haney Ryan Garcia Lawsuit Battery Fraud April Fight Boxing News — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 20: Ryan Garcia (white trunks) punches Devin Haney (gray trunks) during their WBC Super Lightweight title bout at Barclays Center on April 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

As of writing this article, it seems like neither Ryan Garcia nor Devin Haney have publicly addressed this lawsuit or the claims within. Elsewhere, though, they have plenty of other matters to jab each other over. For example, Garcia recently called the Diddy scandal a “very serious matter” despite how he trolled Haney for his alleged connection to the Bad Boy executive. As far as a response from Haney, this new lawsuit certainly answered that question.

However, there’s a chance that Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney could settle this the old-fashioned way: with another clean, sanctioned, exciting boxing match. The latter’s promoter wants to make it happen, or at least, that was the plan prior to Garcia’s expulsion from the World Boxing Council for a recent racist rant. As such, the future is uncertain when it comes to a potential round two. We’ll see what the next clash looks like…

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DaBaby Reaches Settlement In Sucker Punch Lawsuit

September 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DaBaby can finally put his 2020 scuffle to rest, as he officially settled a lawsuit against him according to court documents reportedly obtained by TMZ on Friday (September 27). For those unaware, homeowner Gary Pagar sued him due to a 2020 incident at a music video shoot at Pagar’s house for the Stunna 4 Vegas track “Play You Lay.” What happened was that the rapper allegedly “sucker-punched” Pagar after he complained about music video shoot regulations, eventually bringing about this civil case. Both parties reached a global settlement on all claims and asked the courts to remove future conference dates in order to sign the settlement into existence.

What’s more is that DaBaby has a pretty good excuse to celebrate this settlement, as he just dropped his first project in two years. HOW TF IS THIS A MIXTAPE? is a pretty ambitious question for a record of this nature, and as you’d expect, it’s filled with his typical style and some more fiery verses. We wonder whether the Charlotte MC has more plans for 2024 as far as career moves or extracurriculars. After all, he’s in a place where he can pretty much do as he pleases.

DaBaby at iHeart Powerhouse 105.1

DaBaby Lawsuit Settlement Assault Music Video Hip Hop News — NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 28: DaBaby performs during iHeart Powerhouse 105.1 at Prudential Center on October 28, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Elsewhere, DaBaby is making headlines for his brash, prompt, and savage reactions to the whole Diddy scandal. Specifically, he pulled a master troll move for one of his upcoming music videos, which is ironic considering the lawsuit that he just settled. Nevertheless, Baby bought a whole bunch of baby oil for the visual, referencing the alleged hundreds of bottles of the substance that federal officials found while raiding Sean Combs’ Miami and Los Angeles properties. He still hasn’t lost that provocative and jester-like tone, has he?

Meanwhile, DaBaby continues to be confrontational in his music, not just in his social media antics or extracurricular antics. He seemingly launched a diss track against his ex DaniLeigh’s brother over the relative’s lawsuit against him. Maybe 2025 will hold less of these courtroom developments in the 32-year-old’s life and career. But one thing’s for sure: he will respond scathingly whether it’s a trial motion or an Internet jab.

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G Herbo Addresses Breach Of Contract Lawsuit From Former Legal Team

September 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

G Herbo still can’t escape his 2020 federal wire fraud case, as he received a lawsuit from the very firm that represented him in that situation. Moreover, according to court documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop, Prince Lobel Tye LLP sued him on Tuesday (September 24) for “breach of contract” and “unjust enrichment.” Specifically, they claim that the rapper (real name Herbert Wright III) owes the company over $237K and stopped paying them “roughly two weeks” before his sentence in that wire fraud case. The filing also posits that he accepted their services “with knowledge of Prince Lobel’s reasonable expectation of payment.”

“[G Herbo] has not paid and owes Prince Lobel $237,582.67 for legal work and services performed by the firm on his behalf,” attorneys reportedly stated concerning the Big Swerv MC. “This amount includes interest in the amount of $26,542.85. The last payment made by Mr. Wright was on December 29, 2023. […] It would be unjust for Mr. Wright to enjoy the benefits of Prince Lobel’s services without paying for them. As a result of Mr. Wright’s failure and refusal to pay for the legal work performed by Prince Lobel but accepting the fruits of that work, Mr. Wright has been unjustly enriched, and Prince Lobel has suffered harm.”

G Herbo Sued For Breach Of Contract

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Then, on Thursday (September 26), G Herbo gave an exclusive statement to The Shade Room in response to this lawsuit. “I feel like I’m only dealing with this because I’m a celebrity,” he shared. “What they left out is that I’ve already paid them almost $1 million. Yes, I still owe $237,000, and I take accountability for that, even though I feel like they overcharged me because of who I am.

“They also didn’t inform me that the big banks would refuse to bank me regardless of how much I had in the account,” G Herbo continued. “That is just one of the many challenges I’ve faced since the case ended; I’ve needed to change my team and needed time to restructure. Still, I appreciate everything they did for me and hope they have patience while I rebuild my business.” We’ll see what agreement they land on in court.

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Tokyo Toni Blasts Man Suing Blac Chyna And Claims She Was The One To Attack Him

September 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The lawsuit against Angela White (FKA Blac Chyna) from her ex-boyfriend, accusing her of physically assaulting him in his sleep, just got a big update… Well, sort of. Tokyo Toni stepped on social media to defend her daughter and made some pretty wild claims in the process. “Tell the truth!!!!!!!!” Tokyo captioned an Instagram post on the matter. “I told you I was going to. ‘B* that a* B* and you want sleep !!! You was just a whole B*!!! After you lied on me I said I was coming and I did !!!! Shalana [her real name] BEAT DAT A*. @tmz_tv.” As such, it seems like Toni’s claiming that she was the one who attacked Twin Hector, not White.

“Stop lying, you b***h a** n***a,” Tokyo Toni said in the post while defending Blac Chyna. “You know I did that motherf***ing s**t. Tell the f***ing truth!” “Let me break something down to you, Hector,” Tokyo expressed in another video. “Don’t tell no motherf***ing lies, b***h. I beat your motherf***ing a** like a f**k. I said I was, I said I was coming to L.A. and whoop your motherf***ing a** for playing games with me and my motherf***ing daughter.

Tokyo Toni Defends Blac Chyna

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“So now you want to play games and say she did that to you?” Tokyo Toni exclaimed about Blac Chyna. “This short, this little, did that to you? No, I came there and I beat your f***ing a**. Go tell them that. Go tell them that. Talking about some you was motherf***ing n***a even though you went after I finished your motherf***ing f***ing a**. Like that, n***a. Now, try it again. And I’ll do your motherf***ing a** the same motherf***ing way again, h*e. Act like you know.”

Meanwhile, we all know how verbally confrontational Tokyo Toni can be even when Blac Chyna isn’t part of the conversation. “You’re not going to get pregnant,” she told Celina Powell on the Aunt-Tea podcast. “No. Don’t bring no baby to this world, f***ed up like you are. Get some help! You’re f***ed up. I think you’re trashy, filthy, nasty, and dirty.” These new fighting words are much stronger, though…

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Blac Chyna Sued By Ex For Allegedly Attacking Him In His Sleep

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Blac Chyna is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The model has been accused of physically attacking her ex-boyfriend in his sleep. The ex in question, Twin Hector, filed a lawsuit against her on September 26. In court documents obtained by TMZ, Hector alleges that Blac Chyna pinned his arms and proceeded to hit him in the face with closed fists and elbows. The attack left Hector with severe injuries, including a left eye that was swollen completely shut.

The allegations against Blac Chyna get worse the further one delves into the lawsuit. Hector posits that the model was physically abusive for the bulk of their three year relationship. He attributed the abuse to her use of drugs and alcohol. Hector recounted specific instances in which Blac Chyna would attempt to “strangle” him using household objects like wires. He also alleged that the model would use utensils and furniture to strike him. Twin Hector believes that Chyna feels immune to legal repercussions given her celebrity status and double standard against men when it comes to domestic abuse.

Blac Chyna Was Accused Of Domestic Abuse In 2022

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This is not the first time Blac Chyna has been accused of violence towards a significant other. This isn’t even the first time her actions have landed her in court. She filed a $100 million lawsuit against multiple members of the Kardashian family in 2022. She claimed they had canceled her reality show in an effort to “ruin” her career. In reality, the plug was pulled after a 2016 domestic incident. She admitted to wrapping a phone cord around the neck of then-boyfriend, Rob Kardashian, and wielding his gun. Blac Chyna told the Kardashian’s attorney that the incident was intended to be a “joke.” It was not interpreted as such.

Rob Kardashian took the stand during this 2022 case. In addition to the phone cord incident, the reality star claimed that Blac Chyna beat him with a metal rod during an argument. “She landed several blows to my face, my back,” he alleged. Twin Hector alluded to Rob Kardashian’s testimony during his lawsuit. He is seeking over $10 million in damages. His attorney, Kirk Edward Schenck, told TMZ that he hopes this case will shine a light on the “legal rights” of men who experience domestic abuse.

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K’naan Charged With Sexual Assault Over Alleged Festival Incident

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Somalia-born and Toronto-raised rapper, singer, and filmmaker K’naan received a sexual assault charge in Quebec City this week, according to CBC News. Moreover, the claim stems from an alleged incident between July 16 and July 17 back in 2010, in which he allegedly sexually assaulted someone. The artist, real name Keinan Abdi Warsame, was in Quebec City on those dates to perform at a popular summer gathering, the Festival d’été de Québec in the province’s capital. According to the Crown prosecutor in this case, Louis-Philippe Desjardins, the alleged victim in question is a woman who was in her late 20s at the time of the alleged assault.

The woman reportedly filed a complaint with Montreal police back in May of 2022, a motion that authorities eventually moved to Quebec City. Per Radio-Canada, this is because K’naan’s alleged crime occurred in a hotel in that police force’s corresponding area. Although he was not present to witness this, the court began proceedings on this case on Thursday morning (September 26). In addition, they also reportedly set a preliminary inquiry for April 2025 according to Radio-Canada. The outlet also reported the 46-year-old’s lawyer’s alleged statements that he wants a jury trial in English.

K’naan At The 2017 Rescue Dinner

Knaan Sexual Assault Allegations Lawsuit Quebec Festival Hip Hop News — NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 02: Poet K’naan performs onstage at The 2017 Rescue Dinner hosted by IRC at New York Hilton Midtown on November 2, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for IRC)

Furthermore, this accusation comes just days after Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) gifted K’naan with its Cultural Impact Award on Tuesday (September 24). The organization gave him this honor based on the “global and lasting impact” of his 2009 hit, “Wavin’ Flag.” At press time, it doesn’t seem like the director or his legal team have publicly responded to these allegations. Perhaps the near future will hold some sort of statement or legal update when it comes to his court case, one that we won’t see updates on for a few months if this report is accurate.

While K’naan has a large legacy as a rapper and musical artist, he also transitioned into filmmaking and philanthropic efforts a lot over the last few years. One relatively recent musical contribution you might remember is his collab with Residente, Snow Tha Product, and Riz MC for “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done)” off of The Hamilton Mixtape. We’ll see if we get any case updates on this soon.

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G Herbo Gets Sued Over Allegedly Unpaid Attorney Fees

September 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

G Herbo has had his fair share of legal issues in recent years. Now, the attorneys who helped him avoid prison time in his federal fraud case are demanding what he allegedly owes them. According to new court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Prince Lobel Tye filed a lawsuit against him earlier this week. The law firm accuses him of breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

Reportedly, the rapper hired attorneys from the law firm to represent him back in 2020. Two weeks before he was sentenced to probation for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, however, he allegedly stopped paying them.

G Herbo Accused Of Owing Law Firm Over $237K

G Herbo Gets Sued Over Allegedly Unpaid Attorney Fees — G Herbo attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

“Mr. Wright has not paid and owes Prince Lobel $237,582.67 for legal work and services performed by the firm on his behalf,” the attorneys allege in the lawsuit. “This amount includes interest in the amount of $26,542.85. The last payment made by Mr. Wright was on December 29, 2023.” They’re not only asking for the full amount they’re allegedly owed, however. They also want 1.2 percent interest per month for the time G Herbo’s allegedly not paid up.

“Prince Lobel reasonably expected to be paid for the service it rendered and the benefits it conferred on the client,” the lawsuit also reads. “Mr. Wright accepted Prince Lobel’s services and the benefits of those services with knowledge of Prince Lobel’s reasonable expectation of payment for its services. It would be unjust for Mr. Wright to enjoy the benefits of Prince Lobel’s services without paying for them. As a result of Mr. Wright’s failure and refusal to pay for the legal work performed by Prince Lobel but accepting the fruits of that work, Mr. Wright has been unjustly enriched and Prince Lobel has suffered harm.” What do you think of a law firm accusing G Herbo of failing to pay them over $237K? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy’s Latest Accuser Speaks Out After Filing Sexual Assault Lawsuit

September 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy and his former bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, are facing a lawsuit accusing them of drugging and violently raping a woman at the Bad Boy Records studio in 2001. The alleged victim, Thalia Graves, filed the case in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Afterward, she and her lawyer, Gloria Allred, held a press conference to discuss the claims.

“The internal pain after being sexually assaulted has been incredibly deep and hard to put into words,” Graves said. “It goes beyond just the physical harm caused during the assault. It’s a pain that reaches into the very core of who I am leaving emotional scars that may never fully heal.” She added: “Being blamed, questioned and threatened has oftentimes made me feel worthless, isolated and sometimes responsible for what has happened to me. I am emotionally scarred. I’m glad that [Combs] is locked up but that is a temporary feeling of relief.”

Thalia Graves Gets Emotional During Her Press Conference

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 24: Thalia Graves, an alleged victim of Sean “Diddy” Combs, is seen during a press conference held by attorney Gloria Allred on September 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Thalia Graves is suing Sean “Diddy” Combs for alleged sexual assault. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

The lawsuit accuses Diddy and Sherman of lacing one of her drinks at the studio. After unknowingly consuming the drug in the drink, Graves allegedly lost consciousness and was bound and restrained when she awoke. In 2023, she claims to have learned that a video of the alleged attack exists which exacerbated her emotional distress. Sherman has denied the allegations in a statement to the Daily Mail, labeling the lawsuit a “money grab.”

Thalia Graves Speaks Out

Graves’ accusation comes after authorities arrested Diddy on sex trafficking charges, last week. He’s already pleaded not guilty. Check out Thalia Graves’ full press conference as published by Fox 11 below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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