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King Combs Drops 50 Cent Diss Track In Retaliation For Diddy Posts, 50 Laughs Him Off

May 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

King Combs has shared a diss track aimed at 50 Cent in which he addresses the backlash his father, Diddy, is facing amid several ongoing alleged sexual misconduct lawsuits. Combs also speaks on the Homeland Security raids conducted on Diddy’s Los Angeles and Miami properties. Akademiks played the song during his live stream on Sunday night.

“I dare one of you n****s scream out ‘no diddy’” Combs raps on the song, referencing the viral meme relating to his father’s allegations. Later, he adds: “Police raid the crib like they think we selling crack, but we out here selling tracks / multimillion dollar plaques.” From there, he brings up 50 Cent, who has since responded to the track on Instagram.

King Combs & Diddy Perform In London

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: King Combs and Diddy perform at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in a special one night only event at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on November 07, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for Sean Diddy Combs)

As for that response, 50 captioned a photo of Combs and Diddy. He wrote: “I feel so threatened by the things Christian is saying on his record. I’m afraid for my life, please don’t hurt me guys. I never mentioned or posted anything about puffy’s kids because KEEFE D said he killed 2Pac. [shrugging emoji]. LOL.” Check out the diss as well as 50’s response below.

King Combs Drops Diss Track, 50 Cent Responds

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Federal agents raided Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami back in March as part of an ongoing investigation. He has yet to be charged with any crimes and maintains his innocence. Additionally, several alleged victims have come forward with lawsuits detailing accusations of abuse regarding Diddy in recent months; however, he’s also denied all of those claims. Regardless, 50 Cent has spent the last several months incessantly trolling Diddy over the situation. Be on the lookout for further updates on King Combs and 50 Cent on HotNewHipHop.

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Travis Scott & Live Nation Settle Nine Wrongful Death Lawsuits Over Astroworld Tragedy

May 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In November of 2021, tragedy struck Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival, when a deadly crowd crush claimed the lives of 10 attendees. The incident resulted in 10 wrongful death lawsuits being filed by the victims’ families against Scott, Live Nation, and more. Now, according to the Associate Press, nine of the suits have been settled outside of court.

One lawsuit filed by the family of Madison Dubiski, who was 23 when she was killed as a result of the crowd crush, was originally expected to go to trial. Jury selection was scheduled to begin later this month. During a court hearing today (May 8), Live Nation’s attorney Neal Manne said that the case has been settled. An attorney for Dubiski’s family, Noah Wexler, also confirmed that the case “is resolved in its entirety” during the hearing. Terms of the settlement have not been revealed. The attorneys declined to comment outside of court due to a gag order.

9-Year-Old Ezra Blount’s Family Ready For Trial

Travis Scott & Live Nation Settle Nine Wrongful Death Lawsuits Over Astroworld Tragedy — Travis Scott performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park on November 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage)

The lawsuit that remains was filed by the family of the youngest person killed in the crowd crush, nine-year-old Ezra Blount. The family’s attorney says the case is ready to go to trial. The attorneys for the defendants being sued, however, say they’re not ready. News of the settlements comes after Scott’s motion to be dismissed from the lawsuit was denied last month.

“No one disputes that tragedy struck the Astroworld Festival,” the performer’s attorneys argued at the time. “But promoting and performing at a concert do not equate to the power to control a crowd or to design a venue safely. Basic tort principles prevent imposing liability on the Scott Defendants for a tragedy arising from forces legally controlled by others.” What do you think of Live Nation settling nine out of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits to come out of the Astroworld Festival tragedy? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy Allegations: G Dep Argues Bad Boy Mogul Deserves “Benefit Of The Doubt”

April 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

G Dep, a former Bad Boy Records artist, recently spoke about the allegations plaguing Diddy and argued he deserves the “benefit of the doubt.” Speaking with Fox 5 New York about the topic, he also pleaded with the industry veteran to help him out as he’s gotten hundreds of songs in the vault following his prison release.

“I’m like, when? When did that happen?” he asked the outlet. “We were in the studio for months on end. I don’t know where this is coming from.” From there, he called for Diddy’s help. “Got a lot of songs, bruh,” he said. “I’m looking for you so we can get, you know, some type of musical situation going.”

Diddy Attends Billboard Music Awards

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 15: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

G Dep isn’t the first associate of Diddy’s to speak out in his defense. Stevie J recently denied all the claims against him during an interview with TMZ. “I’ve never seen my man doing anything foul like they talking about,” Stevie told the outlet. “I’ve never seen it, I’ve known him for 29 years.” The drama for Diddy began when Cassie sued him for sexual abuse and more back in November. Although they quickly settled, a number of other alleged victims came forward in the months since. Finally, Homeland Security agents raided his properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a sex trafficking investigation, last month. Check out G Dep’s full comments on the matter below.

G Dep Speaks On Diddy Relationship

Throughout the stretch of time, Diddy has denied all of the claims against him and isn’t facing any criminal charges. His lawyer, Aaron Dyers, labeled the raids on his properties a “gross overuse of military-level force” in a statement at the time. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Stevie J Goes After 50 Cent Following Continued Diddy Trolling, Calls Him “Uncle Tom”

April 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stevie J called out 50 Cent at length during a new interview with TMZ regarding the allegations made against his longtime friend, Diddy. The conversation began with him coming to Diddy’s defense and saying he hasn’t witnessed any of the behavior that’s been accused in various lawsuits in recent months.

“I’ve never seen my man doing anything foul like they talking about,” Stevie told the outlet. “I’ve never seen it, I’ve known him for 29 years.” From there, he brought up 50 Cent continuously trolling Diddy over the situation. “Uncle Tom cats like that. Now you wanna put me– I don’t know if y’all saw the post 50 posted about me. Of course you guys saw that,” he said. “You can’t brush under the rug– I don’t see anybody reporting about what Tatted Up Holly said about him beating her up and about these other baby mommas, beating her up. I just look at it as, he wants to bring the Black community down worse than anyone else.” He then brought up his previous offer to fight 50 for charity.

Stevie J & Diddy Pose Together In West Hollywood

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) Stevie J and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attend Compound Entertainment And Malibu Red GRAMMY Midnight Brunch 2013 at Bagatelle/STK on February 9, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

50 Cent has been posting about Diddy seemingly non-stop in recent months. Additionally, he’s working on a documentary about the allegations the Bad Boy mogul is facing. “Proceeds from this Documentary will go to victims of Sexual Assault and Rape,” 50 wrote on Twitter back in December. He’s also teased that the project will “break records.” Check out Stevie J’s latest response to 50 Cent below.

Stevie J Comes To Diddy’s Defense

Stevie’s interview comes as Diddy’s son, Christian, has now been dragged into the drama by facing a new lawsuit of his own. Attorney Tyrone Blackburn says an alleged victim is planning to sue Christian for sexual assault. Be on the lookout for further updates on Stevie J and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy’s Former Bodyguard, Gene Deal, Expresses Readiness To Testify Against Rapper In Near Future

April 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Things continue to ramp up in all of the wrong ways for Diddy. Everyday there is a new story, a different angle on a past headline, or new people speaking out against him. However, out all of the recent developing stories, the home raids were perhaps what caught most people’s attention. His Los Angeles and Miami homes were ransacked by Homeland Security Investigation teams, and it led many wondering how Diddy was not retained during them. But it seems that it will take more and more witnesses coming forward to place the mogul in court. Gene Deal, a former bodyguard for Diddy, can be added to the list of people willing to testify.

According to AllHipHop, Deal expressed his feelings about everything surrounding the rapper and businessman in an interview with The Art Of Dialogue. People have been reaching out to Gene in every way, saying that he is trying to purposefully drag Diddy’s name through the mud. However, he feels he has more than enough proof to make a compelling case. “I get all kinds of hate mail, IG’s, talking about that I am trying to take a Black man down. No, I went through every step you are supposed to go through when you got an issue with a man,” Gene explained.

Gene Deal Does Not Feel Bad For Diddy

“By him doing the things he did, and taking the avenue he took, he’s suffering the consequences, and I don’t feel bad at all.” Gene also feels that when “Money, Power & Respect” by The LOX, DMX, and Lil’ Kim came out, he thinks Diddy had that message of the song “a** backwards.” “You got your respect in the street, that gave you your power, that brought you your money… Do I care what happens? Got enough money to buy his way out of it… so we think.” He even believes that the rapper could commit su*cide in prison because he is a “narcissist.”

What are your thoughts on former Diddy bodyguard Gene Deal willing to testify about the mogul? Does this surprise you at all, why or why not? What do you think the rapper’s fate will be and how soon will he be heading to court? Do you think Gene will be the most important witness throughout this process? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Diddy and Gene Deal. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of music and crime.

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Columbus Short Accuses Diddy Of Trying To Groom Him

February 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Columbus Short says that Diddy attempted to groom him back in the 2000s while working on the 2008 film, A Raisin in the Sun. Appearing on Boss Talk 101, the actor recalled connecting Diddy with his acting coach and explained how their relationship grew from there. Short explained that he would party with the Bad Boy mogul, but clarified that he “wasn’t at those parties. I was at the big parties.”

“Now, looking back, it’s like the groomage,” Short admitted. As for the litany of allegations plaguing Diddy in recent months, Short said: “As I got further deeper into the game, people talk. So I would hear stories but I never saw nothing… I didn’t know they’re ‘after-after parties.’”

Columbus Short Attends GQ Men Of The Year Party

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 12: Choreographer Columbus Short attends the GQ Men Of The Year Party at The Ebell Club of Los Angeles on November 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for GQ)

Short previously claimed that Diddy once called him up at 2:00 AM to invite him to his hotel room after the BET Awards. He detailed the incident on Instagram back in December. “He tried it on me. So I know it’s true. I was married. My ex-wife. I got a phone call in the middle of the night, about 2:30 in the morning. I picked up the phone. It was Diddy. He said, ‘Hey man, we didn’t see you at the BET Awards. What are you doing?’ I said, ‘I’m in bed with my wife.’” He then claimed Diddy told him he was alone at a hotel in Beverly Hills.

Columbus Short Speaks On Diddy

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The latest lawsuit against Diddy comes from Rodney Jones, who accused him of sexual assault. In a statement for TMZ, Diddy’s attorney, Shawn Holley, explained: “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 million lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday. His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines. We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Columbus Short and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Hitmaka Labels Diddy “Diabolical” & Claims He Tried To Sabotage His Career

February 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Hitmaka says Diddy has tried to sabotage his career at multiple points over the years and labeled the Bad Boy mogul “diabolical.” He spoke about his working relationship with Diddy during a recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast. He began by explaining that Diddy initially asked him to contribute to The Love Album: Off the Grid.

“Puff hit me, he like, ‘Yo, I’m doing an R&B album, I need you, you the guy. It’s gonna be London on Da Track, you and me and I think we should do everything together. Send me some joints,’” he recalled. “I send him a 10 clip, crazy sh*t. He hit me back like, ‘I want that [Yung] Berg sh*t, stop trying to be me. It sound like you trying to do what I do, n***a. Send me some different sh*t.’ So I didn’t send him nothing. I was like, ‘F*ck it.’ Next thing I know, the n***a deciphered my records and reached out to everybody I collaborated with and dissected me from the situation. So he called Cardiak to his house like, ‘You need to be one of The Hitmen.’ Next thing, Eric Bellinger is in the Bahamas with muthaf*ckin’ Puff and they’re singing songs together.”

Hitmaka Poses With French Montana At The BET Hip Hop Awards

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Hitmaka and French Montana onstage during the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)

Hitmaka further accused Diddy of getting his producer tag wiped from French Montana’s album, They Got Amnesia. “I was like, ‘Damn, this n***a is really diabolical,’” he added. “So I wasn’t f*cking with him.” He also accused Diddy of turning his production partner Rob Holladay against him in the 2000s. Check out Hitmaka’s appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast below.

Hitmaka Speaks On Diddy

Hitmaka (Yung Berg) explains how Diddy snaked him twice. pic.twitter.com/LAQTkzUfNl

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The comments on Diddy come as he is embroiled in a number of sexual misconduct allegations. Most recently, Rodney Jones filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. Be on the lookout for further updates on Hitmaka and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Dame Dash Faces Another Massive Lawsuit From Photographer

February 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dame Dash is facing another lawsuit, this time from photographer Monique Bunn, who claims he cost her nearly $400 million. Bunn argues that her previously heard case against the Roc-A-Fella executive should be reopened because the jury didn’t fully understand the extent of the damages. In a new filing, she argues that the trial proved her photos to be worth $1,500 each and in turn, she wants compensation.

“The evidence at trial – which was uncontroverted – established that each photo was worth $1,500, which should have resulted in a verdict for at least $384,750,000,” Bunn wrote in a memorandum of law, as noted by HipHopDX. “It is well known that professional photographers earn much of their income through licensing their portfolio of photographs, and Defendants’ actions destroyed Ms. Bunn’s economic prospects. The jury ignored the valuation evidence and awarded zero to Ms. Bunn.”

Dame Dash Arrives At “The Prince Of Detroit” Premiere

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JUNE 23: Entrepreneur/Director Damon Dash arrives at “The Prince. Of Detroit” Detroit Premiere at Detroit Music Hall on June 23, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Monica Morgan/Getty Images)

She continued: “It is impossible to conceive how a jury could conclude that a professional photographer’s portfolio of thousands of photos, as well as photography equipment, could be worth zero. Especially when the Plaintiff and the Defendants both testify that the damages are in the millions. A new trial is warranted under these circumstances.”

Dame Dash Faces Further Legal Trouble

Dame Dash facing new lawsuit from photographer who claims he cost her nearly $400M pic.twitter.com/V4azMVFMUu

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Bunn previously sued Dash back in 2019. At the time, she claimed he inappropriately touched her while she was sleeping at his house during a video project. More recently, Dash was ordered to sell his remaining shares in Roc-A-Fella to cover debts from a 2022 civil case. A film producer sued him for copyright infringement at the time. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dame Dash on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Scenes Reportedly Removed From Yung Miami’s Reality Show Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

January 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

For those who don’t know, Diddy has been hit with an array of lawsuits in recent months, which contain accusations of sexual assault, physical and emotional abuse, and more. It all started when his ex Cassie sued him in November, making countless damning allegations against the Bad Boy Records founder. Amid the fallout, Diddy has stepped down as chairman of Revolt, left the Grammys “evaluating” their decision to invite him to the 2024 ceremony, and more.

These aren’t the only consequences Diddy appears to be facing as a result of the suits, however. Recently, it was also reported that he’s been cut out of scenes from Yung Miami’s upcoming reality show. These reports follow some serious backlash she’s received amid his lawsuits.

Diddy Cut From Yung Miami’s BET Series

Yung Miami and Diddy perform onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)

Countless critics have called Yung Miami out for staying silent, arguing that her close proximity to Diddy makes her responsible for sharing some sort of statement. Regardless, the Florida native’s lips remain sealed. Either way, the City Girls BET series is set to air sometime this year. It doesn’t have an official release date yet, but in the meantime, Yung Miami has kept busy. She’s been spotted in the studio, spending time with family, and of course, speaking her mind on social media.

Most recently, she called out the demands for her to host the upcoming Baddies reunion, appearing confused. She also cited ongoing criticism of her podcast Caresha Please in her response. “Y’all want me to host the Baddies reunion but in the same breath turn around and say Caresha Please suck???” she wrote. “Lmaooooo yall b*tches wishy washy eat a d*ck.” What do you think of Diddy reportedly being cut from Yung Miami’s reality show? Are you looking forward to watching the upcoming BET series? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Dame Dash Claims He’s “Retaking” Roc-A-Fella Amid JAY-Z Dispute

December 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Dame Dash says that he will be regaining control of Roc-A-Fella Records after his co-founders, JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, ousted him from the label. He discussed his status with the company during an interview with The GAUDS Show, last week.

“I’m taking back Roc-A-Fella; I don’t need no paperwork,” he said. “Roc-A-Fella never dies. It’s not dead; I just fuckin’ took a vacation. I’m the CEO of Roc-A-Fella Inc. and JAY-Z knows it, and so does Biggs. Not Roc-A-Fella LLC — we sold that; Roc-A-Fella Inc. — I’m still the CEO.”

Dame Dash & JAY-Z At The Launch Of The 40/40 Sports Bar

Damon Dash and Jay-Z during The Launch of Jay Z’s 40/40 Club – Inside Party at 40/40 Sports Bar in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

JAY-Z and Biggs previously sued Dame after he allegedly attempted to sell Hov’s 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt, on an NFT auction. The two sides eventually reached a settlement and agreed no shareholder holds a direct ownership interest in the album. “They took me to court saying I tried to sell all their interests, knowing I didn’t,” he explained. “I was only trying to sell mine, but they did that to fuck my sale up […] We don’t go to court. You call me, and then you wanna lie on me? That was last year. I’m bothered about it.”

Dame Dash Discusses Rock-A-Fella Situation

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Dame has maintained that he’s willing to talk with JAY-Z in person, but claims the business mogul won’t meet with him. Speaking on The CEO Show in October, he said: “I always said as a man that we could always talk it up. Men should always be able to talk things up, but I’m really happy with my life right now. I know the world would love to see it and I’m down for it. If we could create something that inspires me, period. I don’t want to be f**king running on the stage dancing around. I’m too chubby for that right now.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Dame Dash and Roc-A-Fella on HotNewHipHop.

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