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Live Nation Faces $5 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Ticketmaster Data Breach

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Live Nation is facing a massive class action lawsuit over the recent data breach from Ticketmaster which allegedly affected upwards of 560 million customers. The group ShinyHunters harvested users’ full names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and credit card information. The complaint accused the parent company of taking nearly two months to even notice the breach and also of having inadequate security protections in place.

The lawsuit cites several damages including invasion of privacy, an increase in spam calls, texts, and emails, and much more. “The Data Breach was a direct result of Defendant’s failure to implement adequate and reasonable data protection procedures, including vendor management, necessary to protect consumers’ PII from a foreseeable and preventable risk of unauthorized disclosure,” the lawsuit reads, as caught by The Hollywood Reporter.

Live Nation Faces New Lawsuit

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 23: In this photo illustration, the Live. Nation app on May 23, 2024, in New York City. The Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit that accuses Ticketmaster and its parent company Live. Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry to the detriment of concertgoers and artists alike. The lawsuit seeks to structure how the company operates and includes breaking apart the two entities. (Photo Illustration by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

It continues: “Defendant disregarded the rights of Plaintiff and Class Members by, inter alia, intentionally, willfully, recklessly, or negligently failing to take adequate and reasonable measures to ensure its data systems, or the data systems of its vendors, were protected against unauthorized intrusions; failing to take standard and reasonably available steps to prevent the Data Breach; and failing to provide Plaintiff and ClassMembers prompt and accurate notice of the Data Breach. Plaintiff and Class Members are now at risk because of Defendant’s wrongful conduct.” With the lawsuit, users are seeking $5 million in damages.

The latest legal action comes after the Department of Justice sued Live Nation, earlier this year, for allegedly acting as a monopoly, something the company has denied. Be on the lookout for further updates on Live Nation on HotNewHipHop.

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Bianca Censori Accused Of Being A “Sex Party Coordinator” In Lawsuit Against Kanye West

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lauren Pisciotta, who recently accused Kanye West of allegedly drugging and assaulting her during a studio session for Diddy, has amended her lawsuit with new claims regarding the rapper’s, wife Bianca Censori. She alleges that Censori helped West transform his office into a “sexual playground,” by serving as his “sex party coordinator” to set up his “twisted sexual fantasies,” as caught by the Daily Mail. Pisciotta also alleges West once grabbed her by the throat and Censori was “unfazed” while witnessing the incident.

Pisciotta further included an alleged screenshot of West texting Censori that he wanted to have sex with her mother. The assault allegation came in an 88-page amendment to a lawsuit she filed in June against West. At the time of the initial filing, she accused him of alleged harassment and wrongful termination while working for him between 2021 and 2022.

Bianca Censori Attends Milan Fashion Week

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Bianca Censori attends the Marni fashion show during the Milan. Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 on February 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

In June, West’s lawyers denied the allegations in a statement provided to Page Six. “In response to these baseless allegations, Ye will be filing a lawsuit against Ms. Pisciotta,” they wrote. “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.”

Lauren Pisciotta Seemingly References Lawsuit On Instagram

Pisciotta appeared to reference the lawsuit on Instagram, over the weekend, sharing a picture of a sunset with the caption: “What’s done in the dark will always come to light.” The amendment comes after Censori shut down rumors about breaking up with West. Together, the two traveled to Tokyo for a shopping trip, earlier this month. Be on the lookout for further updates on Bianca Censori and Kanye West on HotNewHipHop.

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Katt Williams Emerges Victorious In $1.7 Million Assault Lawsuit

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Katt Williams is not going to be paying out $1.7 million to an alleged assault and battery victim, according to AllHipHop. The outspoken comedian and actor has been in a vicious legal battle since 2016 with Angelina Triplett-Hill. She alleges that she was beat up maliciously by being hit in the face and eventual becoming unconscious after hitting the ground. This all allegedly happened on a film set while she was his personal assistant in 2014. Furthermore, Triplett-Hill alleges that she was sent to the hospital for these injuries she accrued.

Prior to him winning this lawsuit, she was actually awarded the default judgement due to him allegedly avoid it altogether. But, as the case went on, Triplett-Hill’s story continued to wane. It was eventually discovered that she was never Williams’ assistant nor were there any hospital and police records documenting her alleged injuries. Further bolstering the superstar act’s case against her was that his attorney was able to track down and present his actual assistant.

Katt Williams Eight-Year Battle Is Over

CORAL GABLES, FL – AUGUST 26: Actor/ Comedian Katt Williams poses for a picture backstage after performing live on stage during the “Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour” at Watsco Center on August 26, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/Getty Images)

Jeremiah Reynolds, Katt’s attorney, released a statement, saying, “At trial, we argued that the plaintiff had created a false narrative of working for Katt as his assistant and faked the incident. The plaintiff tried to play on the jurors’ emotions, supposed “power imbalances,” and did everything she could to try to bring in irrelevant and prejudicial evidence about Katt. Judge Snyder excluded it all.”

What are your thoughts on Katt Williams winning his $1.7 million assault lawsuit against him? 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 Katt Williams. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the pop culture world.

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DaBaby Toys With DaniLeigh’s Brother Amid $4 Million Lawsuit

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DaBaby says he isn’t worried about the lawsuit DaniLeigh’s brother, Brandon Bills, has brought against him over a 2022 altercation at a bowling alley. Discussing the $4 million lawsuit with Bootleg Kev for a recent interview, DaBaby labeled it “the easiest case I’ve ever had to beat.” He alleged that he was acting in self-defense in the viral video showing him fighting with Bills during the incident.

“Threatening me on camera with all the platforms out there—doesn’t make sense,” he said. “You’re gonna have to pay those lawyer fees, my boy. They ain’t making me pay. That’s gonna be the easiest case I’ve ever had to beat.”

DaBaby Attends “How TF Is This A Mixtape” Listening Party

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 02: DaBaby attends the “How TF Is This A Mixtape” Listening Party on October 02, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Bills alleged that Baby’s actions left him with “severe injuries, psychological harm, and hefty medical bills” and wants $2 million in general damages and another $2 million in special damages. At the time of his initial filing, DaBaby’s attorney, Drew Findling, shut down the legitimacy of the lawsuit. “It’s offensive that this individual, who instigated the confrontation, is now trying to make a quick money grab,” Findling said at the time. “Garbage like this doesn’t belong in the legal system—it’s a waste of time and resources.”

DaBaby Discusses The Lawsuit With Bootleg Kev

Additionally, Baby targeted Bills on his recent diss song, “LAWSUIT ON A WEDNESDAY.” He rapped: “He was gangsta before, now you suin’ me, huh?/ That tough sh*t, he don’t wanna do it no more/ Out the spot, ain’t want nothing to do with the whore/ Before I walk out the house, tuck my toolie before.” Check out his latest comments on the legal drama below. Be on the lookout for further updates on DaBaby and DaniLeigh on HotNewHipHop.

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Kanye West’s Harassment Accuser Alleges He Drugged And Sexually Assaulted Her At Diddy Party

October 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West’s former assistant Lauren Pisciotta has reportedly filed a new 88-page lawsuit against him including various disturbing allegations, according to alleged court documents reportedly obtained by Daily Mail. Chief among them is the claim that Ye allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted Pisciotta at a Diddy party. This follows her previous lawsuit in June accusing the Chicago artist of alleged sexual harassment due to their phone, text, and in-person interactions, allegations that he denied despite not yet forming a legal defense. The former assistant reportedly worked for the Yeezy mogul from 2021 to 2022. She alleges that they first met along with a musician client of hers at a studio session and party cohosted by Kanye and Sean Combs.

At a party, Lauren Pisciotta alleges that Kanye West handed her a drink that made her feel “disoriented” and in a “highly impaired state,” per the alleged court documents in addition to the previous sexual harassment lawsuit. She claims that she couldn’t remember what happened that night and that her musician client didn’t want to talk about it. Pisciotta also alleges that she found out about the alleged incident years later right before Ye fired her, allegedly hearing it straight from his perspective and understanding why her client didn’t want to discuss it.

Kanye West & Diddy At The 2016 MTV VMAs

Kanye West Diddy Party Sexual Assault Lawsuit Drugged Hip Hop News — 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/Getty Images)

According to the reported court documents, Lauren Pisciotta thought that a studio assistant drugged her but did not force himself onto her in any way. Nevertheless, how she supposedly found out about the alleged sexual assault is because Kanye West’s ex-wife (not named in the reported lawsuit, but believed to be Kim Kardashian as his only former spouse at press time) allegedly thought that Ye was having an affair with Pisciotta in November of 2022. The former assistant alleged that Kanye didn’t let her reach out to Kim to dispel those affair rumors because they “did kind of hook up a little one time,” the lawsuit claims that he told Pisciotta.

Furthermore, the reported lawsuit claims that he recounted the night when she was allegedly drugged and alleged that they slept together, although Pisciotta alleges that he didn’t reveal “true nature and severity” of this alleged incident to Kim. Then, Pisciotta allegedly told Kanye West that she supposedly didn’t remember that night, to which he allegedly replied “Women love to say they don’t remember” before changing the subject, per the reported lawsuit. Ye hasn’t publicly responded to this lawsuit and these allegations at press time, and he denied all of Pisciotta’s previous allegations of sexual harassment.

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Dr. Dre’s Former Counselor Files Restraining Order Against Him

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Dr. Charles Sophy. The latter served as Dre’s divorce counselor when the legendary producer was splitting from his wife. The divorce was finalized years ago, but Dr. Sophy has come forth with a number of harrowing allegations against Dre. He alleges that he was subjected to threats via text message, and that Dre used “homophobic rhetoric” against him. Due to these claims, Dr. Sophy filed a restraining order against him.

TMZ confirmed the order on October 11. Dr. Sophy filed a temporary restraining order against Dr. Dre on the basis of the allegations made against him. For the time being, the producer can not get within a 100 yard distance of Dr. Sophy or his son. The divorce counselor also requested that Dre stop reaching out to him, whether it be via text, phone call, or email. These requests make sense, given the allegations that he has leveled at Dre. Sophy alleged that Dr. Dre reached out to him years after the aforementioned split was finalized, and began taunting him on a regular basis.

Dr. Sophy Wants Dr. Dre To Stay Away From His Son

Dr. Sophy is seeking $10 million in damages. It’s worth noting, however, that Dr. Dre has responded to the counselor’s allegations. He accused Dr. Sophy of malicious intent in his handling of the divorce, and for malpractice, as he went from being Dre’s divorce counselor to primary therapist. Furthermore, the legendary producer claimed that Sophy drove a wedge between him and his son. In a statement sent to TMZ, Dr. Dre alleged that Sophy tried to manipulate his son into spreading “false allegations” about the domestic abuse allegations leveled at him by his ex-wife.

Dr. Sophy may have filed a lawsuit, but Dr. Dre has filed a complaint with the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. The latter wants to see Sophy’s medical license get revoked. The counselor maintains that he was the victim of civil harassment and threat of violence based on sexual orientation. He also wants a trial, according to Rolling Stone. The artist, in the meantime, is gearing up for the release of Missionary, his long-anticipated collab album with Snoop Dogg. The legal battle is obviously ongoing, and is set to take some important turns over the next few months.

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50 Cent Shuts Down Jeweler Asking Him To Reconsider Lawsuit

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, it was reported that 50 Cent filed a lawsuit against Maksud Agadjani and his corporation, TraxNYC. He accuses the jeweler of using his face and name to sell merchandise without permission. Fif alleges that Agadjani’s social media posts are misleading to customers, who may believe that he’s affiliated with him in some way. “Mr. Jackson takes the unauthorized use of his name and likeness for commercial purposes seriously,” a rep for 50 Cent told TMZ Hip Hop yesterday (October 10).

News of the lawsuit arrived just a few days after Agadjani showed off a cross resembling 50 Cent’s on Instagram. “50, thank you for the inspiration,” he said. “You’re a true gentleman. I’m sure you won’t mind.” At the time, the artist took to Agadjani’s comments section to issue a warning.

50 Cent Sues Jeweler For Alleged Trademark Infringement

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“This was a bad idea,” he wrote. “You will regret doing this I promise.” Agadjani fired back, asking 50 Cent, “Yo don’t you got better things to worry about?” Following the lawsuit reports, Agadjani appeared to have a change of heart and hopped on his Instagram Story to ask the mogul for forgiveness. “The cross is meant for forgiveness, redemption, forgiveness of sins,” he explained. “Forgive, forget. Let it go, brother.”

Unfortunately for him, however, it doesn’t look like 50 Cent went for it. He later shared a clip of Agadjani asking him to reconsider, making it clear that he doesn’t plan to. “Let me think about it,” he captioned the clip. “Nah you tried to play with me ! You know the vibes by Monday.” What do you think of 50 Cent suing a jeweler earlier this week for allegedly using his face and name to sell chains? What about him then shutting down the jeweler after he asked him to reconsider? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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50 Cent Sues Jeweler For Alleged Trademark Infringement

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent is certainly no stranger to legal battles, and recently, he started one more. According to new documents obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, the mogul is suing Maksud Agadjani and his corporation, TraxNYC. He alleges that Agadjani has been using his name and face to sell jewelry. He accuses him of trademark infringement and violating his right to publicity.

Fif argues that Agadjani’s TikToks are misleading to customers, and allegedly suggest that he’s in some way affiliated with the jeweler. Earlier this month, for example, TraxNYC posted a photo of 50 Cent and Drake. “Yo @50 Cent, you should be a jeweler. Hit traxnyc.com or call 212 traxnyc,” the post was captioned.

50 Cent Calls Out Jeweler For Alleged Trademark Infringement And More

In August, the jeweler showed off a cross that resembles 50 Cent’s. “We just jocked your style, I know you watch my videos and now I’m watching your s**t and jocking your s**t just like you jocked my s**t,” he said. In the past, 50 Cent has warned Agadjani that he could get himself into trouble. Now, it looks like that day has finally come. “This was a bad idea, you will regret doing this I promise,” he previously commented on Instagram. “Yo don’t you got better things to worry about,” Agadjani replied at the time.

In a statement to TMZ Hip Hop, a rep for 50 Cent made it clear that the artist is not messing around. “Mr. Jackson takes the unauthorized use of his name and likeness for commercial purposes seriously,” they told the outlet. What do you think of 50 Cent filing a lawsuit against a jeweler for allegedly using his name and face to sell chains? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Dr Dre Accuses Divorce Counseler Of Sabotaging His Relationship With Son

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Dr Dre was hit with a $10 million lawsuit from his former psychiatrist, Dr. Charles Sophy. Sophy worked alongside Dre and his ex-wife Nicole Young throughout the process of their 2021 divorce. Unfortunately, however, things allegedly got ugly. Sophy accuses Dre of subjecting him to an “ongoing barrage of threats,” and more.

“Rather than treating the mediation process as an opportunity for healing, he decided to take his frustrations about the mediation out on Dr. Sophy — frustrations that manifested themselves in the form of a nearly year-long sustained campaign of late-night texts, threats of intimidation and violence, and homophobic rhetoric,” Sophy’s lawyer Christopher Frost alleges, per Billboard.

Psychiatrist Hits Dr Dre With $10 Million Lawsuit

Dr Dre Accuses Divorce Counseler Of Sabotaging His Relationship With Son — Dr. Dre introduces Inductee Eminem onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Now, according to TMZ, he has clapped back. In a letter obtained by the outlet, which was sent in February of 2023, the artist’s lawyer Howard King accuses Sophy of malpractice and of sabotaging his relationship with his son. He alleged that Sophy “slandered” him “in a malicious effort to convince his son to turn against him.” King argues that this was allegedly done to give Dre’s ex an advantage in the divorce.

In addition to $10 million in damages, Sophy has requested a restraining order against Dr Dre. The lawsuit cites Dre’s alleged “history of violence and abuse.” It even states that Dre once allegedly sent fake FBI agents to Sophy’s house “to threaten his physical safety.” What do you think of Dr Dre’s response to Dr. Charles Sophy’s $10 million lawsuit? What about him accusing the psychiatrist of trying to turn his son against him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kanye West Sued By Man He Allegedly Hired To Investigate Bianca Censori & The Kardashians

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West has faced no shortage of legal issues in the past, and now, he’s been hit with yet another lawsuit. This time, an anonymous man claiming to be his former “Director of Intelligence” is suing him for allegedly failing to pay him and allegedly inflicting emotional distress. The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, alleges that the man was initially hired to be Ye’s campaign manager for his presidential run. Eventually, however, his role allegedly changed.

He alleges that he was responsible for handling NDAs, and even investigating his wife Bianca Censori and the Kardashians. Allegedly, he’d have the man “tail” Censori without her knowledge during solo trips. This allegedly included the times she’d visit her family in Australia. The man did not specify why he was allegedly ordered to follow Censori.

Kanye West Gets Sued By Former Director Of Intelligence

Kanye West Accused Of Having Bianca Censori & The Kardashians Investigated In New Lawsuit — (L-R) Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Caitlin Jenner and Kylie Jenner attend Kanye West Yeezy Season 3 on February 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Yeezy Season 3)

As for Ye’s former in-laws, however, he had a pretty shocking reason for allegedly having them investigated. The man accuses Ye of having him look into the Kardashians’ alleged “criminal links,” and of believing they took part in alleged “sex trafficking.” He claims their relationship took a turn for the worse when he shared alleged complaints from a former Donda Academy staff member. According to him, the staff member had alleged that students were being abused at the school.

Allegedly, when he shared this with Ye, he was yelled at, cursed at, and threatened with “great bodily harm.” After the alleged confrontation, the man even accused members of Ye’s team of sending him threats. Allegedly, this triggered PTSD he has from serving in the military. The man is reportedly seeking unspecified damages, and Ye has yet to respond to the suit. What do you think of Kanye West getting hit with a new lawsuit from his former Director of Intelligence? What about the man accusing Ye of having him investigate Bianca Censori and the Kardashians? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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