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Plies Goes After Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B, And Soulja Boy In New Lawsuit

November 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

According to TMZ Hip Hop, Plies has filed a new lawsuit against several of his fellow rappers. Reportedly, this includes Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B, and Soulja Boy. He accuses all of them of copyright infringement, alleging that they used his “Me & My Goons” beat for their own songs. Allegedly, this includes GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Wanna Be” and “Wanna Be (Remix)” featuring Cardi B. It also allegedly includes Soulja Boy’s “Pretty Boy Swag.”

Aside from the artists, Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Productions, Soulja Boy’s former imprint Collipark Productions, Universal Music Group, Collective Music Group, and Interscope are named as defendants. The outlet also reports that he’s seeking damages, though further details of the suit remain unknown for the time being.

Plies Accuses Various Rappers Of Copyright Infringement In New Lawsuit

At the time of writing, none of the individuals on the receiving end of the lawsuit have publicly addressed it. They aren’t the only people Plies has gone after as of late, however. He also called out the American people today in response to the 2024 Presidential Election results. He made it clear that he wasn’t at all pleased and expressed sympathy for those in need of support following Kamala Harris’ loss.

“If I could hug each and every one of y’all who needed a hug, and let you put your head on my shoulder and let you get off what you needed to get off, God knows I would,” he said in a video posted on Instagram. “I wish I had something big enough so that I could invite whoever wanted to come.. just to check on each other and make sure each other was good and everybody was holding up okay.” What do you think of Plies suing Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Soulja Boy, and Cardi B? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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TI & Tiny Demand Their Former Friend Is Held In Contempt Until She Covers Her Debts

November 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

TI and Tiny have asked a judge to hold Sabrina Peterson in contempt of court and sanction her $1,000 each day that she doesn’t pay them their settlement money. She has been refusing to pay approximately $96,000 in legal fees after she had her lawsuit against them dismissed.

“Despite this court’s repeated orders that [Sabrina] pay [T.I. and Tiny] their statutory attorneys’ fees and costs, [Sabrina] has continuously and willfully refused to do so,” the couple’s attorneys wrote in a new filing obtained by In Touch Weekly. “Her blatant noncompliance with the orders not only demonstrates a disregard for the authority of this court but also imposes an unfair and ongoing financial burden on [T.I. and Tiny], who have been forced to expend additional resources to recover the attorney fees to which they are rightfully entitled.”

TI & Tiny Attend The 2024 One Music Festival

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 27: Tameka “Tiny” Harris and T.I. backstage during the 2024 One Music Festival at Central Park on October 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

In Peterson’s lawsuit against the couple, she accused them of trade libel, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and intentional and negligent interference with prospective economic advantage. An appeals court dismissed the claims in October 2023. T.I. and Tiny’s legal team further wrote: “[Peterson] and her attorneys took advantage of the legal system by filing a ‘kitchen sink’ complaint, hoping that the nature of their allegations would attract enough media attention, which would then, in turn, put pressure on [T.I. and Tiny] to settle. [Peterson] and her lawyers never had any intention of diligently prosecuting this case.”

TI & Tiny Want Their Money

Their case regarding Peterson isn’t the only legal victory they’ve taken in court this year. They recently won $71 million in their lawsuit against toy giant MGA Entertainment as well. Be on the lookout for further updates on TI and Tiny on HotNewHipHop.

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Russell Simmons’s Alleged Rape Victim Accuses Him Of Fleeing To Bali

November 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Russell Simmons’ alleged rape victim, who identified only as Jane Doe in her lawsuit against the Def Jam Recordings founder, is accusing him of “running from the court’s jurisdiction to avoid taking accountability for his actions” by moving to Bali, Indonesia. She made the accusation in a new filing obtained by Rolling Stone, in response to his argument that he can’t be sued as he’s a “stateless” U.S. citizen who’s technically “retired” in Indonesia.

Jane Doe brought up Simmons’ “limited” remote deposition in her case on September 26, arguing that he’s still actively working and maintains ties to New York through a Manhattan apartment and office space he allegedly pays for. “Defendant has presented self-serving declarations, incomplete screenshots of unverified scanned documents, and cherry-picked references from his limited remote deposition,” Doe’s lawyers wrote, as caught by AllHipHop. “But the limited discovery of Defendant taken so far demonstrates Defendant’s pattern of making inconsistent statements as to his citizenship as he sees fit, especially when examined in the context of his many public statements and overall course of conduct.”

Russell Simmons Attends MusiCares Persons Of The Year

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 03: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Russell Simmons attends the 2023 MusiCares Persons. Of The Year honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey. Robinson at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 03, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Doe’s lawyers also referenced an interview Simmons did with AllHipHop in which he said: “People saying that I somehow can’t come home when I’m there all the time wears on you. It wears on me after a while to keep hearing the same narrative, which is false. I’m always in L.A., I’m always in New York and Miami. And I’ve never had any reason to feel unsafe in America.”

Jane Doe is a former Def Jam employee who alleged in her lawsuit that Simmons pulled a “wrestling move” to rape her in his New York apartment in the mid-1990s. She also claims to be among 20 women who have made sexual misconduct allegations against Simmons. He’s denied any wrongdoing several times over the years. Be on the lookout for further updates on Russell Simmons on HotNewHipHop.

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Dr. Dre Labels Ex-Marriage Counselor As A “Racist” In Official Response To His Lawsuit

November 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Sophy, Dr. Dre’s former marriage counselor during the divorce process with his ex-wife Nicole Young, has made numerous allegations. Him and his lawyer, Christopher Frost are looking for $10 million in damages, as well as a restraining order, which he has since received. The reason for this lawsuit is because Dr. Sophy feels that he was threatened multiple times via text message. He alleges that, “Rather than treating the mediation process as an opportunity for healing [Dre] decided to take his frustrations about the mediation out on Dr. Sophy.”

The suit continued, “[His] frustrations that manifested themselves in the form of a nearly year-long sustained campaign. [There were] late-night texts, threats of intimidation and violence. and homophobic rhetoric.” A response from Dr. Dre’s lawyer Howard King surfaced in early October in which he says Sophy “slandered” the producer “in a malicious effort to convince his son to turn against him.” Now, the hitmaker is firing back and with force. According to TMZ, he admitted to cussing out the psychiatrist over the phone but never attempted to make any “credible threat of future violence.”

Dr. Dre Admits He Sent Colorful Texts But Never Threatened Dr. Sophy

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Dr. Dre performs during the halftime show for Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Later in the documents, Dre labels Sophy a “racist” and claims that is the reason he feels threatened. To be more specific, the legal response reads, he’s “invoking the racist caricature that depicts Black men, like [Dre], as inherently violent.” The West Coast icon uses how Sophy tied him to Diddy in his lawsuit and the “violent behavior of [Dre]’s friends.” Other things that he’s denying include the alleged FBI agents that showed up to the doctor’s doorstep to intimidate him and threatening month-old messages from a burner phone. All in all, he’s looking for the temporary restraining order he has against him, as well Sophy’s ability to accrue any potential protective orders.

What are your thoughts on Dr. Dre’s racist claims against his former marriage counselor? Do you think they will ever be able to talk again? 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 Young Thug and YSL Woody. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Madlib Sues Former Manager Egon For Alleged Mismanagement And Financial Impropriety

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Legendary producer Madlib filed a lawsuit against former manager Egon on October 31, the four-year anniversary of MF DOOM’s death. He chose the date to honor DOOM, whose family is currently in a legal battle of their own with Egon. In a complaint, Madlib accused Egon of several inappropriate business practices. The practices include allegedly mismanaging his finances, abusing his power by “taking a fee off the top” from money generated by his recorded music and locking him out of several “key music business platforms” like Apple Music, YouTube, BandCamp, Instagram and Facebook.

Madlib signed to Stones Throw Records and released his first single with the label, “Microphone Mathematics,” in 1999. Egon was working there as an executive. He became the general manager of Stones Throw in 2000, remaining in that role for the next decade. After Madlib left and Egon was fired, Madlib brought him on as his manager. They started Madlib Invazion in 2010, which is where the majority of his work has been released since. Additionally, they started Madicine Show and Rappcats.

Madlib Sues Former Manager Egon Over Mishandled Funds

Madlib has filed a lawsuit against his former manager Eothen “Egon” Alapatt on the fourth anniversary of MF Doom’s death

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Because of Egon’s alleged mishandling of Madlib’s finances, the legendary Oxnard-based producer is seeking compensatory damages, including attorney fees. As the complaint explained, Madlib “desires a declaration from the Court determining that none of the Defendants owns or has any continuing right or interest in the above and that he has lawfully terminated any rights he may have granted therein to any of the Defendants. Such declaration is necessary and appropriate at this time to confirm and protect Madlib’s interest in his creative work and the goodwill associated with his professional career, as well as his name and likeness, and so that Madlib may ascertain the rights and duties of the parties relating thereto.”

In October 2023, MF DOOM’s widow, Jasmine Dumile Thompson, filed a lawsuit of her own against Egon. Thompson’s suit alleged that the former family friend stole 31 of the iconic rapper’s notebooks. Those bookers were used to write some of his most well-known songs, including music from Operation Doomsday, Madvillainy, MM…FOOD. The books also included unreleased song ideas and “other creative ideations.” Madlib’s suit is the latest piece of what has been a lengthy falling out between Egon and the families of his two closest collaborators in hip-hop.

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Metro Boomin Responds To Sexual Battery & Sexual Assault Allegations

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin has reportedly broken his silence on the lawsuit against him via a statement to Billboard from his lawyer. For those unaware, he received a suit in Los Angeles court from a woman alleging battery and sexual battery stemming from a 2016 incident in which he allegedly sexually assaulted her and impregnated her. Per Billboard and TMZ, plaintiff Vanessa LeMaistre claims that she visited the producer’s studio in September of that year, took a shot of alcohol with half a Xanax pill, and blacked out. Then, she alleges, he sexually assaulted her, and she allegedly got an abortion in November after learning that she was pregnant.

Not only that, but Vanessa LeMaistre alleges that Metro Boomin indirectly referenced this alleged incident on his 21 Savage and Offset collab project from 2017, Without Warning, specifically the track “Rap Saved Me.” “She took a Xanny, then she fainted / I’m from the gutter, ain’t no changing / From the gutter, rap saved me / She drive me crazy, have my baby,” 21 spits on the chorus. Even though Metro himself doesn’t rap this and it’s unclear who wrote the lines, they are still allegedly a source of “further trauma” for her.

Metro Boomin At The 2024 NBA Finals

Metro Boomin Allegations Sexual Assault Battery Lawsuit Response Hip Hop News — Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Record producer Metro Boomin attends game two of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images

“These are false accusations,” Metro Boomin’s attorney Lawrence Hinkle III reportedly stated to Billboard concerning these sexual assault allegations. “Mr. Wayne refused to pay her months ago, and he refuses to pay her now. Mr. Wayne will defend himself in court. He will file a claim for malicious prosecution once he prevails.” Vanessa LeMaistre claims that she met him during an emotional time in her life shortly after her 9-month-old son passed away. They allegedly met in Las Vegas, which led the 21 Savage collaborator to allegedly invite her to his Los Angeles studio in September of 2016.

In addition, LeMaistre allegs that Metro Boomin was ingesting a lot of codeine before she blacked out on a couch. She alleges that she woke up on a bed, where he was non-consensually performing oral sex on top of her. The next morning, LeMaistre alleges that the 2024 rap beef participant told her to leave his hotel room. As for the pregnancy, she alleges that it was Metro who impregnated her because she hadn’t had sex with anyone else.

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Shanquella Robinson’s Family Sues “Cabo Six,” FBI & Justice Department Two Years After Tragic Death

October 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s been roughly two years since 25-year-old Shanquella Robinson was found dead at a rental property in Mexico. Questions about her passing remain, and her family continues to pursue justice. Recently, her mother Sallamondra filed a lawsuit against the group of individuals who joined Shanquella on the trip, who have been dubbed the Cabo Six.

Sallamondra accuses them of lying about Shanquella’s actual cause of death to cover up an alleged crime. The Cabo Six have insisted that her death was allegedly accidental, and the result of alcohol poisoning. Brutal fight footage and the Mexican Secretariat of Health’s autopsy report, on the other hand, appear to allegedly suggest otherwise. According to ABC News, Shanquella’s cause of death has been listed as “severe spinal cord injury and atlas luxation.”

Shanquella Robinson’s Family Continues To Fight For Justice

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Now, Shanquella’s family has filed a lawsuit against the Cabo Six, the Justice Department, and the FBI. “I would like each and every one of you if you can, anything you can do, step in and help us with justice. We need justice for Shanquella Robinson. It has been two years, and there’s no reason that they have not been arrested yet,” Sallamondra said at a press conference this week, ABC News reports.

Sue-Ann Robinson, the family’s attorney, also spoke about their commitment to justice. “We are here today, not only to honor Shanquella Robinson and her family, but to call for action,” she declared, “We demand, still again and until the end, that authorities take the necessary steps to investigate this case thoroughly and bring those responsible to justice. We will not rest until justice is served for Shanquella Robinson and her family.” What do you think of Shanquella Robinson’s family suing the individuals who vacationed with her in Mexico, the Justice Department, and the FBI? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Uzi Vert Threatened With Legal Action By Surviving Heaven’s Gate Members

October 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Uzi Vert has had the internet in a chokehold over the last two weeks. The rapper had fans feening for new music, and they have delivered an efficient and memorable rollout in record time. Uzi has dropped a trailer, a release date, and promos involving UFOs. Eternal Atake 2 is going to be the music event of the year for Lil Uzi Vert fans. Unfortunately, the surviving members of Heaven’s Gate feel differently. They’ve threatened the rapper with legal action due to the similarities between the Heaven’s Gate logo and the album artwork.

In a recent Complex interview, the two surviving Heaven’s Gate members stated that they will not allow Lil Uzi Vert to riff on their logo. “Stay away from our Intellectual Property,” they asserted. Give the Group some respect.” They also alluded to the rollout for the first Eternal Atake, which led to a similar threat of legal action. “Don’t try to offer to buy us off, like last time,” the surviving members warned. “We do not want your money, no matter how much it is.” The members were asked by Complex if they’d ever heard of Lil Uzi Vert’s music. Their response made it clear that they had no interest in what the rapper had to say.

Lil Uzi Vert Ran Into Similar Issues With Eternal Atake

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“We have not listened to Vert’s music,” the Heaven’s Gate members explained. “Living in this world is hard enough as it is, and we do not need the brain damage involved in listening to his works.” They also claimed to have forced Lil Uzi Vert to make changes to the first Eternal Atake. “We took action and [then] forced him to make changes in the product,” the duo claimed. They detailed the process that went into the last legal interaction with Uzi in 2022. This process included hiring a music entertainment lawyer to handle logos, trademark, and copyright infringement.

The Heaven’s Gate members allege that Lil Uzi Vert “stepped over the line” in one particular instance. “[Uzi] still stepped over the line in one circumstance but we got him to give up thinking he could use our IP to push his idea of him being a divine leader,” they noted. “Motivating his followers to leave the planet. We will see if he takes it too far this time.” Uzi has really played up the imagery and theme of the sequel album thus far, so it’ll be interesting to see if they indeed take it “too far.”

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Milagro Gramz Responds To Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawsuit Over Her Tory Lanez Coverage

October 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Milagro Gramz addressed Megan Thee Stallion’s decision to file a lawsuit against her in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning. “I’ve been informed that I’m being sued by Alex Spiro on behalf of his client Megan Thee Stallion,” she wrote before sharing an excerpt of a notice she received. “Of course we’ll chat about it. They threw in the tape too.” Megan filed the lawsuit earlier in the day, labeling the YouTuber a “mouthpiece and puppet” for Tory Lanez, who has allegedly been “churning out falsehoods” about the criminal case in which Lanez was convicted of shooting her.

Megan’s attorney wrote in the filing, as caught by Billboard: “Enough is enough. Ms. Pete—a victim of violent crime and champion of women’s rights to her millions of fans worldwide—will no longer stand for the defendant’s campaign of harassment.” They went on to accuse Milagro of cyberstalking, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy.

Megan Thee Stallion Performs On The “Hot Girl Summer Tour”

Megan Thee Stallion performs during the Hot Girl Summer Tour stop at FedExForum in Memphis. Tenn., on Thursday, May 30, 2024. © Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Her lawyers also cited several falsehoods about the case that Milagro allegedly spread. “Defendant Cooper’s statements recklessly disregarded the truth and suggested that the firearm was never presented in court because it had allegedly disappeared. It has not. The firearm remains in the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department,” they wrote in part.

Milagro Gramz Responds To Megan Thee Stallion

Check out Milagro’s full response to Megan’s lawsuit below. The lawsuit comes after a viral story circulated all over the internet claiming that an appeals court had declared Lanez “innocent” in the shooting. Several internet blogs reshared the story, despite it being entirely untrue. In actuality, the court had only issued a procedural order acknowledging that it had received a new petition from Lanez’s legal team. Be on the lookout for further updates on Milagro Gramz and Megan Thee Stallion’s lawsuit on HotNewHipHop.

I’ve been informed that I’m being sued by Alex Spiro on behalf of his client Megan Thee Stallion:

“We are filing a civil action against you concerning your campaign of harassment and cyberbullying and the false comments you made regarding Ms. Pete…..the plaintiff is aware of… pic.twitter.com/gxswWRRyaG

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Megan Thee Stallion Sues Milagro Gramz For Allegedly Spreading Falsehoods About Tory Lanez Shooting Case

October 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion has dealt with no shortage of hate throughout her career, and now, she’s putting her foot down. According to Billboard, the “Mamushi” rapper recently filed a lawsuit against YouTuber and social media personality Milagro Gramz. She accuses her of “churning out falsehoods” about the Tory Lanez shooting case, and allegedly carrying out a campaign to “denigrate, belittle, insult, and spread false statements.”

Allegedly, Gramz also shared a pornographic deepfake depicting Meg. Her legal team argues that this allegedly violates a Florida statute that bans “altered sexual depictions” of people. “Enough is enough,” her attorneys at the Quinn Emanuel law firm wrote. “Ms. Pete—a victim of violent crime and champion of women’s rights to her millions of fans worldwide—will no longer stand for defendant’s campaign of harassment.”

Megan Thee Stallion Goes After Milagro Gramz

Megan Thee Stallion Sues Milagro Gramz For Allegedly Spreading Falsehoods About Tory Lanez Shooting Case — Megan Thee Stallion performs during the Hot Girl Summer Tour stop at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Chris Day / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Shortly after the suit was filed, Gramz took to X to acknowledge it. She said she’d “been informed that [she’s] being sued by Alex Spiro on behalf of his client Megan Thee Stallion.” Gramz added, “Of course we’ll chat about it. They threw in the tape too.” The lawsuit comes just after Meg’s attorney shut down Lanez’s team’s allegedly “outlandish claim” that the gun used in the shooting had allegedly gone missing, which they also accuse Gramz of spreading.

“Defendant Cooper’s statements recklessly disregarded the truth and suggested that the firearm was never presented in court because it had allegedly disappeared. It has not,” Meg’s lawyers alleged. “The firearm remains in the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department.” What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion filing a lawsuit against Milagro Gramz earlier this week? What about her accusing Gramz of spreading lies about the Tory Lanez shooting case? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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