Drake and Chris Brown were one of the most notable feuds of the 2010s. Nobody expected them to come together for a smash single in 2019, and yet they did. “No Guidance” was everywhere that year, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. It was a comeback of sorts for Brown, and a cherry on top of Drake’s dominant decade. Now, however, “No Guidance” has both artists in legal trouble. They are among the people named in a new lawsuit by Tykeiya Dore. The singer alleges that they stole the basic melody and structure of her song.
Tykeiya Dore filed the lawsuit in New Jersey on October 25. AllHipHop reports that the lawsuit cites copyright infringement over the 2016 song “I Got It.” Dore alleges that Drake and Chris Brown stole the “chord progressions, tempo, pitch, key, melody, harmony, rhythm, structure, phrasing, and lyrics” of their song, which released three years prior. She also points to frequent Drake collaborator, Vinylz, to support her case. Benji Filmz directed the “I Got It” music video for Dore. She claims that Vinylz often keeps tabs on Benji’s YouTube account.
Dore Alleges Drake’s Producer Vinylz Played A Role
“Defendant Anderson Hernandez, professionally known as Vinylz,” the lawsuit alleged. “Discovered and obtained access to Tykeiya’s song ‘I Got It’ and Cardi B’s songs on Benji Filmz YouTube channel.” The suit also names YouTube and Google as involved parties. Tykeiya Dore claims that her lawyer, Marc Stephens, also uploaded a copyright comparison video between “I Got It” and “No Guidance.” She then claimed that the video was wrongfully taken down. The singer is suing YouTube and Google for “defamation, common law fraud and emotional distress.” She’s seeking $5 million.
Drake and Chris Brown have dealt with these accusations in the past, however. Braindon Cooper Timothy Valentine sued the two artists, along with Noah “40” Shebib, for allegedly ripping off their 2016 single “I Love Your Dress.” Drake and Chris Brown dismissed the allegations outright. They issued a statement in which they noted that they are unable to scan millions of songs in order to commit such a theft. “It is implausible to assume that every musician in Toronto collaborates and shares music with Drake,” the statement read.” Drake and Chris Brown have to respond to the new lawsuit.
Metro Boomin became the subject of horrific allegations on October 29. The producer was sued by a woman named Vanessa LeMaistre, who alleges that he sexually assaulted her during a studio session in 2016. In the lawsuit, which was obtained by TMZ, LeMaistre alleges that Metro Boomin took advantage of her during a particularly emotional time in her life. Furthermore, she claims that became pregnant as a result of the producer’s alleged assault.
LeMaistre claims that she met Metro Boomin shortly after the death of her 9-month old son. The two hit it off in Las Vegas, and the producer subsequently invited her to his L.A. Studio in September 2016. Once there, however, LeMaistre claims that Metro Boomin was abusing codeine. She partook, claiming that she took half a Xanax pill and a shot of alcohol. LeMaistre went on to state that she blacked out on a couch, and woke up in a bed. She alleges that Metro was on top of her and forcibly performing oral sex on her. When she regained consciousness the following morning, she alleges that the producer told her to leave.
Vanessa LeMaistre claims that she later learned that she was pregnant. She claims that the pregnancy had to have resulted from the alleged Metro Boomin assault because she hadn’t had sex with anybody else. LeMaistre claims to have terminated the pregnancy two months later. The allegations don’t stop there, however. The alleged victim believes that Metro Boomin referenced the incident in a song. The song “Rap Saved Me” featured a verse from Metro in which he detailed events eerily similar to these allegations. “She took a Xanny / Then she fainted,” he spit. “I’m from the gutter … ain’t no changing.”
LeMaistre is seeking unspecified damages and punitive damages. Metro Boomin has been involved in multiple lawsuits over the last year. All of them have been music related. The producer was sued by the Barry White estate over an uncleared sample in 2023. Then, the company behind Metro’s “BBL Drizzy” was sued by multiple record labels. LeMaistre’s lawsuit marks the first time, however, that the producer has been formally accused of assault. Metro has yet to respond to these allegations.
Kanye West talked up Donda Academy when it was launched in 2022. The rapper wanted to provide a space for the leaders and innovators to hone their talents without having to adhere to standard models of education. The school never really caught on, however, and allegations made by a former staff member may provide clarity as to why. Cecilia Hailey is currently suing Kanye West for wrongful termination. Her suit alleges she she was fired for pushing back against the rapper’s curriculum. The former teacher also went into detail about said curriculum in a new interview.
Cecilia Hailey spoke with The U.S. Sun about her time working under Kanye West. She alleged that the rapper wanted the students to march, as well as take shooting classes. Hailey claims that she voiced her concern for these practices. “I’m thinking that is not gonna happen if I’m here,” she noted to the outlet. “That’s not acceptable, it’s not necessary, and what does that have to do with education?” Hailey said that she felt Kanye West was “delusional” and likened his practices to Adolf Hitler. Someone who West has openly (and controversially) expressed admiration for in the past.
“Teaching these kids to march,” she claimed. “To be honest with you I kind of got like Hitler vibes around that or real bizarre things.” Cecilia Hailey alleged that Donda Academy teachers were not allowed to step in and prevent bullying among students. She alleged that students regularly got physical, which she felt was an even bigger issue given the wide range of ages. “So you might have a fourth grader hitting on a kindergarten or a first grader,” Hailey said. “We had kids hiding under tables because they were afraid. It was mayhem, really.”
This is not the first time Cecilia Hailey has spoken out against Donda Academy. The teacher had two and a half decades of experience prior to joining the staff. Hailey’s lawsuit, which was filed in August of 2023, alleged that the school failed to provide proper testing or “individualized learnings plans” in accordance with California state regulations. Furthermore she alleged that the students were behind in terms of their counterparts in other schools. She alleged, for example, that they were at least two years behind when it came to mathematics. The lawsuit against Kanye West has a trial date set for April 2025.
A woman identified as Jane Doe, who has previously accused Chris Brown of allegedly drugging and raping her in a $20 million lawsuit, has made a key clarification about Diddy after alleging that the incident took place at a yacht party outside of his mansion in Miami in December 2020. Page Six reports that they’ve seen a preview of Investigation Discovery’s upcoming documentary, Chris Brown: A History of Violence, and that the woman describes Diddy as a “really nice” person.
Ariel Mitchell, a lawyer for Jane Doe, alleged to Page Six that Diddy was on the yacht at the time. “The yacht was docked behind his house on Star Island. We now believe he may have owned the yacht or chartered it,” she told the outlet. “We have not been able to confirm that’s why we did not specify the type of ownership.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Chris Brown perform at the BET-SOS Saving Ourselves. Help for Haiti Benefit Concert at American Airlines Arena on February 5, 2010, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
As for Jane Doe’s allegation, she says in the documentary: “I don’t remember if I saw him pour it, but I just drank it and he just hands me another drink. As I’m standing there, I did start to feel kind tired and my body was feeling a little heavy.” She further claims Brown then took her to a bedroom on the boat where the alleged assault took place. “I couldn’t move and I said ‘No’ and then I felt him… next thing I knew he was inside me,” she alleged, “I didn’t want it and he’s kissing me from stopping me from talking … I was so disgusted.”
Chris Brown: A History of Violence will be premiering on Investigation Discovery on Sunday night. Be on the lookout for further updates on Chris Brown and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
As the legal troubles of YNW Melly continue to develop in his retrial process, his lyrics continue to be a controversial discussion outside of the courtroom. You might remember the large debate over whether or not his lyrics should be used for evidence in court. But what about their use in classrooms? New reports emerged that the parents of a 10-year-old boy enrolled in Encino’s Curtis School are suing the institution for expelling him. Why was he expelled? Well, he apparently sent lyrics from Melly’s “Murder On My Mind” via email to a classmate, including a toy gun emoji.
The fifth grader at the $38,000-a-year Los Angeles private school was the victim of an “arbitrary and capricious” decision on behalf of the school, his parents allege. “The school provided no evidence of a policy being violated or of the classmate feeling threatened,” the lawsuit reportedly claims. In addition, reports did not indicate that the Curtis School took action against the other classmate over this situation with YNW Melly lyrics. It’s unclear exactly what specific damages or applicable compensation the parents seek in their legal pursuit.
Nevertheless, the boy’s parents maintained that he’s a straight-A student with no history of behavioral issues. In fact, they even claimed that he and the other classmate “hung out during recess immediately after the Sept. 25 email exchange and also attended the school fair together at the Santa Monica Pier the following day.” In response, the Curtis School issued a statement about this YNW Melly controversy. “While we were disappointed to learn about the litigation, our priority is to ensure a safe and secure campus for all of our students. We are unable to comment on individual students.”
Meanwhile, the YNW Melly case is even affecting other criminal proceedings. For example, a murder suspect used it as an excuse for why he searched the criteria for a murder conviction. Given the massive public interest in the Melly trial, it’s not an impossibility. But it’s clear that its popularity also has some unintended consequences in various areas. So we’ll see if it has other effects or impacts.
LeBron James and Bronny kicked helped kick off the Lakers 2024-2025 campaign with a big-time win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. Despite this, the father and son duo are already dealing with some scrutiny within NBA circles after last night. In addition to this, there’s noise coming from the outside world as well, according to TMZ Sports. The publication has acquired some legal documents from two alleged victims from car accident back in 2022.
April Almanza Lopez and Kiara Rae McGillen are alleging that Bron and Bronny rammed into their vehicle while on the highway. They allege that it took place on November 13 of that year and that they both accrued injuries needing medical care. Furthermore, Lopez and McGillen are claiming in the lawsuit that their car has lost significant value due to the alleged damage LeBron and Bronny caused. Overall, the two ladies are suing the professional basketball athletes for unspecified damages.
The plaintiffs nor the James’ have spoken at all since the news broke. As for when the paperwork was filed, it was during the afternoon of Tuesday, October 22. We are not dismissing that this incident occurred, but when you think about it, it’s quite interesting when these alleged victims sent in the suit. LeBron and Bronny were expected to make history last night by playing on an NBA floor together during the regular season. They did just that with about four minutes in the second quarter. Time will tell how much time the USC product spends in the league this season, but it was a special moment nonetheless for the league and Bron.
What are your thoughts on LeBron James and Bronny being sued for an alleged car crash in 2022? What do you think the end result of this will be? Were them hitting the court together last night something or nothing? 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 LeBron James and Bronny James. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of sports and pop culture.
Earlier this month, Kanye West’s former assistant Lauren Pisciotta hit him with an 88-page lawsuit containing several disturbing allegations. According to court documents obtained by Daily Mail, Pisciotta accuses Ye of allegedly drugging and raping her at a studio session with Diddy.
Days after filing, Pisciotta amended the lawsuit to add additional claims about Ye’s wife, Bianca Censori. She alleges that she served as her husband’s “sex party coordinator,” helped to turn his office into a “sexual playground,” and more. Pisciotta also accuses Ye of texting Censori that he allegedly wanted to sleep with her mother.
Now, Pisciotta has taken to social media to address the reactions she’s gotten to her lawsuit. In a clip, she reveals that she’s been receiving a great deal of hate. She notes that while she doesn’t expect everyone to believe her accusations, some of the messages she’s read have been incredibly harsh. According to her, people have told her to kill herself, wished she would die in a car crash, and more. At the time of writing, Ye has yet to respond to Pisciotta’s latest allegations.
In June of this year, however, his lawyers denied her initial claims in a statement to Page Six. “In response to these baseless allegations, Ye will be filing a lawsuit against Ms. Pisciotta,” they said. “Prior to her termination as an assistant, Ms. Pisciotta stole his cell phone in an attempt to destroy phone records that would contradict her claims, all of which have been preserved. She was terminated for being unqualified, demanding unreasonable sums of money (including a $4 million annual salary), and numerous documented incidents of her lascivious, unhinged conduct.” What do you think of Kanye West’s former assistant addressing the hate she’s been receiving over her lawsuit against him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
According to a new lawsuit against Diddy obtained by Radar Online, the Bad Boy mogul allegedly laced the bottles of baby oil in his home with GHB. It’s commonly known as a date rape drug. The allegation comes after the federal indictment against him alleged that authorities found “more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant” during the raids on his properties. Homeland Security agents entered his homes in Los Angeles and Miami, earlier this year.
Ariel Mitchell, an attorney for one of the alleged rape victims, Ashley Parham, told The Daily Beast that it is her “personal belief” that Diddy allegedly used spiked baby oil to take advantage of her client. “She said to me that she didn’t know what else it could have been. She said: ‘I felt every time they squirted the liquid on me, I went more and more limp. I didn’t know what was happening,’” she alleged to the outlet in a piece published on Wednesday.
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 10: The Combs family departs from the Southern. District of New. York Federal Court after a pre-trial hearing for Sean. ‘Diddy’ Combs on October 10, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Parham is one of several women suing Diddy with allegations of sexual assault. In her complaint, she alleged Diddy raped her after she told his friend she wasn’t into him. The filing alleges he “retrieved a bottle of liquid from a large fanny pack” and “then squirted a bottle of liquid on plaintiff which placed her in fear that she was being squirted with a chemical substance like acid. Plaintiff soon realized the substance was oil/lubricant. Plaintiff was squirted with this substance over the entirety of her naked body.”
Parham’s suit further alleges: “Diddy then picked up a television remote that was near Plaintiff and violently inserted it into Plaintiff’s vagina. Defendant Diddy, while violently raping Plaintiff with a television remote, told Plaintiff that her life was in his hands and that if he wanted he could ‘take her’ and she would never be seen again.” Diddy currently resides in a Brooklyn jail while awaiting trial in his case regarding charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. He already pleaded not guilty and denied all of the allegations he’s facing. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
The list of Diddy allegations got a little bit longer on Tuesday. A lawsuit was filed against the mogul for an incident that allegedly took place in 2018. The accuser, a woman named Ashley Parham, claims that she taunted Diddy about his alleged involvement in the death of Tupac Shakur. She then alleges that the Bad Boy mogul targeted her, and eventually assaulted her, using a TV remote. TMZ provided additional info on the harrowing accusation.
Parham alleged that her initial encounter with Diddy was over FaceTime. She accused him of playing a role in Tupac’s death, and Diddy allegedly responded by telling her she would “pay” for her comments. A month later, Parham claims that she was invited to a home in Orinda, California. She alleged that she was set up by the man who invited her. Diddy was allegedly waiting for her to arrive. Upon arriving, Parham alleges that Diddy held a knife to her face and threatened to give her a “Glasgow smile” for her Tupac remarks. A “Glasglow smile,” for reference, is a wound caused by cutting smile marks on a side of a person’s face.
The allegations get more harrowing from there. Ashley Parham alleges that Diddy then took his clothes off and covered her body in a liquid-like substance. She then claimed that Diddy took a TV remote and used it sexually assault her. Parham’s alleged encounter continued from there. She alleged that Diddy threatened to make her disappear, before raping and instructing two men to do the same afterwards. Ashley Parham alleged that the mogul told her he “hadn’t had any a*s that tight in a while,” and offered to pay her to say their encounter was consensual.
In the court documents obtained by TMZ, Parham claims that she turned down the offer and made a threat to go to the police. Diddy allegedly countered by threatening the safety of her family if she said anything. Parham alleges that she reported the incident to Walnut Creek Police and the Orinda Police Department. However, no investigation into the Bad Boy mogul was launched. Parham’s lawsuit is not tied to the 120 cases represented by lawyer Tony Buzbee. Instead, her legal case is being handled by lawyers Ariel Mitchell and Shawn Perez. Reps for Diddy have not commented on the suit.
There’s a reckoning in the music industry as alleged predators get exposed and Kanye West is the latest male celebrity to be accused of sexual assault. According to TMZ, his former executive assistant as Yeezy, Lauren Pisciotta, accused the mogul of rape, drugging her, and harassing her during her time in the role. Pisciott amended her lawsuit to include new allegations after she accused Ye of wrongful termination. These include claims that Ye laid her off after bumping her up to chief of staff position with a $4M a year salary, per TMZ. Her latest lawsuit sheds light on bombshell allegations, including lewd comments about Ye’s mother-in-law, Alexandra Censori, and engaged in inappropriate workplace conduct. Below, we’ve broken down the allegations against Ye.
Lauren Pisciotta’s Allegations Of Drugging & Assault
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Rapper Kanye West performs onstage during the “Vultures 1” playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
Lauren Pisciotta’s lawsuit has expanded to include an accusation that Kanye West drugged her at a studio session hosted by both West and Diddy. According to Pisciotta, she attended the session with her former artist management client after receiving an invitation from West. She claims that after taking a few sips of a drink handed to her by Kanye, she began to feel disoriented. Pisciotta says she remembers almost nothing from the night, waking up the next day with feelings of shame and embarrassment.
Though Pisciotta did not name her clients in the court documents, former G.O.O.D Music artist Niykee Heaton detailed a similar story regarding a studio session hosted by West and Diddy. In a lengthy Instagram video shared earlier this year, her claims mirrored that of Pisciotta, who allegedly managed her around that time.
Pisciotta’s lawsuit focuses on Kanye West’s actions. However, she claimed Diddy attended the studio session, as well. However, Pisciotta hasn’t listed Diddy as a defendant in the case nor has Diddy’s legal responded to the claims. Diddy himself is facing unrelated criminal charges involving racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He has denied all major allegations made against him in those cases.
Kanye Allegedly Admitted To Sexual Misconduct
US rapper Kanye West (C), attends the Givenchy Spring-Summer 2023 fashion show during the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week, in Paris, on October 2, 2022. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)
Years after the studio session, Pisciotta alleges that Kanye West brought up the night in question, claiming they had hooked up. This revelation, she says, came as a shock. She assumed she had simply been drugged and embarrassed herself at the event. Pisciotta now believes West took advantage of her during this time.
Before these new accusations surfaced, Pisciotta had already accused Kanye West of sexual harassment. In her initial lawsuit, she claimed West sent her vulgar and explicit text messages, describing disturbing sexual desires. According to Pisciotta, West even confessed to masturbating while on the phone with her and expressed an inappropriate obsession with the penis sizes of her boyfriends. These claims formed the foundation of her original legal complaint.
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 28: Kanye West and Sean “Diddy” Combs aka Puff Daddy pose together at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Although Pisciotta’s lawsuit focuses on Kanye West’s actions, it’s worth noting that Diddy was also present at the studio session. However, Pisciotta has made it clear that she is not accusing Diddy of any wrongdoing related to the alleged drugging or sexual misconduct. Diddy’s legal team has not responded to the claims, and Diddy himself is facing unrelated criminal charges involving racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He has denied all major allegations made against him in those cases.
Alleged Lewd Comments About His Wife’s Mother
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 19: (L-R) Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the Prototypes Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 19, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lyvans Boolaky/Getty Images)
One of the most shocking claims in Pisciotta’s lawsuit involves Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, and her mother, Alexandra Censori. According to Pisciotta, West expressed a desire to have sex with Bianca’s mother while Bianca watched. In September 2022, West allegedly sent a text to Bianca saying, “I wanna f*** your mum. Before she leaves,” referring to Alexandra’s visit to Los Angeles from Australia. Pisciotta claimed West later sent her a screenshot of this message, even asking if he should add, “I meant I want you to watch me f*** your mom.”
Bianca–on a work visa at the time–allegedly responded to West in a manner that Pisciotta claims was “required” by him in order to keep her job. The response allegedly read, “(Alexandra is) married. I’m going to f*** someone this weekend and tell you the next time you’re inside me.” Alexandra Censori has remained silent on the allegations, requesting privacy when approached by the media.
Alexandra Censori’s Response
Kanye West’s mother-in-law, Alexandra Censori, kept out out of the spotlight but recently, paps spotted her for the first time following the public revelation of these allegations. When approached by Daily Mail reporters in Melbourne, she declined to comment on the situation, asking for privacy instead. Despite the disturbing claims made by Pisciotta, Alexandra has not spoken publicly about her son-in-law’s alleged behavior.
Disturbing Workplace Conditions
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 28: Kanye West at Milk Studios on June 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. adidas and Kanye West announce the future of their partnership: adidas + KANYE WEST (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for ADIDAS)
The lawsuit paints a troubling picture of the workplace environment under Kanye West’s leadership. Not only did Pisciotta claim that West’s sexual “kinks” often centered on wanting to have intercourse with the mothers of those he was involved with but her lawsuit alleges that he frequently talked about these desires with his staff. Per The Daily Mail, Pisciotta also alleged that West used his influence at companies like Adidas and Gap to secure work visas for women he brought to the U.S. for sexual purposes. She claims these women received obscure job titles and signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) about their experiences.
West allegedly engaged in sexual encounters with employees and guests at the Yeezy offices, where he reportedly set up makeshift bedrooms consisting of a mattress, pillows, and a blanket in closets or unused rooms, according to the suit. Pisciotta further claims that the company instructed employees to keep these arrangements quiet, and that West’s behavior often crossed professional lines in a workplace that lacked boundaries.
The Aftermath & Legal Repercussions
Lauren Pisciotta, who worked with Kanye West from 2021 to 2022, claims Ye wrongfully terminated her from her position shortly after promoting her to chief of staff. She alleges that the company offered her $3 million in severance but never paid the amount. In response to the lawsuit, attorneys for Kanye West called the allegations “baseless,” asserting that Pisciotta had pursued her former boss “sexually to coerce employment and other material benefits.”
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