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Boosie Badazz Addresses Lawsuit Backlash, Claims People Don’t Call 50 Cent A “Snitch” For Suing

December 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie has taken aim at the people calling him a “snitch” for suing multiple rappers in recent weeks. “To those people calling me a snitch for suing…They the same people that want you to go to shoot somebody behind this. They would rather you go shoot somebody instead of sue somebody. Cuz they wanna holler ‘Free Boosie’ so they get likes. It’s called ‘tricking you off the streets’. I woke up to my DM the other day like ‘Boosie you fake now man. You supposed to shoot that [expletive][expletive] up’,” Boosie said on a recent livestream.

Furthermore, Boosie argued that people don’t make the same comments about 50 Cent. “When people do the sh-t to 50 Cent and 50 sue they a–, do y’all call him a snitch for suing? Or do y’all laugh and applaud it?” Boosie asked. The most recent target of Boosie’s legal ire was Rod Wave. According to Boosie, Wave used a sample without permission. “That n-gga Rod Wave ain’t pull up on me. I don’t own the song fully, I own a percentage of it. I still have publishing in it and writer’s credits. So, I guess when he found out that, he don’t want to give me nothing. We going to court. Nobody contacted me. Nobody gave me my publishing. Nobody gave me my writer’s credit. How you clear it, when you ain’t clear it with me?” Boosie explained in a recent livestream.

Boosie Reveals Pre-Lawsuit Offer For Rod Wave

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Meanwhile, Boosie also revealed the offer he had made to Wave to avoid a lawsuit. According to Boosie, he asked for $200K and 25% of the track’s onward profits. Furthermore, Boosie implied that Wave had submitted a counteroffer and explained that he hadn’t cleared the sample with his own label, let alone Boosie’s team. It remains unclear if Boosie is going ahead with his lawsuit as a result.

However, Boosie isn’t the only one handing out lawsuits. In a recent stream, Boosie revealed that he was the subject of two lawsuits. The first was a wrongful death suit over an incident that occurred near a 2017 music video shoot. The second suit stems from a brawl that broke out during a Legendz Of The Street Tour performance in Atlanta in 2021. Boosie has expressed his frustration with both suits, arguing that they don’t make sense as he wasn’t directly involved in either of them. Despite this, both suits have been filed and are thus a developing story.

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Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Explains Why He’s Speaking Out After Cassie Lawsuit

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s former bodyguard, Roger Bonds, has explained why he’s speaking out against the Bad Boy mogul. Taking to Instagram in a since-deleted post, Bonds reflected on his past loyalty to Diddy and how their relationship has deteriorated, as caught by AllHipHop.

Captioning an old photo of the two of them, he began: “At one time I would have tooken a bullet for this man and those that know me know that’s true. What happen? People say yo why you saying that why you doing this. One reason is because you can’t do nothing else unless you want to end up in jail.”

Diddy Performs At The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Diddy performs onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)

“Nobody worried about there kids when I had them I mean nobody,” he continued. “Where is the Loyalty at when it’s my SON? Your want me to have loyalty to someone who couldn’t tell me here’s a 100,000 I may not can go but I ran sure can make sure he has a legal team. But I’ll give some strangers 3 million. Fuck outta here. My truth, my story, my life. 2Faces #Coming soon. OH YOU DIDNT THINK I WOULD TALK ABOUT IT. We’ll watch me.” He concluded: “Name one person that has been with Diddy that is well off. Name one??? Keep thinking because I’m gonna name them 0.”

Roger Bonds Speaks Out Against Diddy

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Bonds was brought into the drama when Cassie mentioned him in her since-settled lawsuit against Diddy. She cited the bodyguard as a witness to the abuse and claimed he once tried to intervene while Diddy was attacking her. In response, Bonds has hinted at revealing his side of the story several times on social media. In the wake of Cassie’s lawsuit, two other alleged victims have come forward with cases against Diddy. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy and Cassie on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Loses Charter School Partnership Amid Fallout From Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

November 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s partnership with Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School has come to an end following the three sexual assault lawsuits filed against him, earlier this month. Dr. Steve Perry, the founder and head of the school, made an official announcement on the school’s website, on Tuesday. The Shade Room shared the statement on Instagram.

Perry wrote: “Following a comprehensive evaluation, a decision has been made to end the partnership between Capital Preparatory Schools and Sean Combs. While this decision was not made lightly, we firmly believe it is in the best interest of our organization’s health and future.” Diddy helped launch the school back in 2016 and made a $1 million donation towards funding the school’s Bronx location in 2021.

Diddy Opens Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 29: Sean “Diddy” Combs Officially Opens. Capital Prep Harlem Charter School on August 29, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

The lawsuits against Diddy began with Cassie, who alleged sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. The two reached a settlement just 24 hours after the singer filed in court. In the days afterward, two other victims came forward with similar accusations against the Bad Boy mogul.

Capital Prep. Charter School Cuts Ties With Diddy

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A spokesperson denied both allegations in a statement: “These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute. This is nothing but a money grab. Because of Mr. Combs’ fame and success, he is an easy target for anonymous accusers who lie without conscience or consequence for financial benefit.” The lawsuits all arrived just before New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which extends the statute of limitations, expired last Thursday. The statement added that “scammers” are “exploiting” the Adult Survivors Act: “The public should be skeptical and not rush to accept these bogus allegations.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy and the fallout from his ongoing lawsuits on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Teases Speaking Out Amid Lawsuits

November 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s former bodyguard, Roger Bonds, further teased speaking out against the Bad Boy mogul in a post on Instagram, Monday. In doing so, he shared an article from Complex covering his previous comments on the matter. The headline reads: “Diddy’s Former Head of Security Roger Bonds Addresses Cassie Lawsuit Which Mentions Him By Name.”

Captioning the screenshot, Bonds wrote: “NEVER KEEP YOUR WORD WHEN THE REASON YOU KEPT YOUR WORD NO LONGER EXIST.” He added the hashtags “#TheGeneral” and “#MyTruth.”

Diddy With Cassie At Her 21st Birthday Party

LAS VEGAS – SEPTEMBER 08: Dallas Austin, Singer Britney Spears, Rapper P. Diddy and Singer Cassie pose for photos at Cassie’s 21st Birthday at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel and Casino on September 08, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage for Jet Nightclub)

Bonds first made headlines in regards to the lawsuits against Diddy when Cassie mentioned him by name in her since-settled complaint. She recalled a specific time Diddy allegedly beat her during which Bonds attempted to step in. Her lawsuit read: “Roger Bonds, tried to stop the beating, but was unable to deescalate the situation. When the car arrived at Mr. Combs’ residence, Ms. Ventura attempted to run away, but Mr. Combs followed her and proceeded to again kick her in the face. Ms. Ventura was bleeding profusely, and was ushered into Mr. Combs’ home, where she began to throw up from the violent assault.”

Roger Bonds Speaks Out On Diddy

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While Cassie agreed on a settlement within 24 hours of filing the lawsuit, two other accusers have come forward with lawsuits against Diddy. A spokesperson denied both allegations in a statement: “These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute. This is nothing but a money grab. Because of Mr. Combs’ fame and success, he is an easy target for anonymous accusers who lie without conscience or consequence for financial benefit.” The lawsuits all arrived just before New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which extends the statute of limitations, expired last Thursday.

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50 Cent Continues Trolling Diddy Over Sexual Assault Lawsuits

November 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent continued to troll Diddy on Instagram with another post referencing the Bad Boy mogul’s series of lawsuits on Monday. In doing so, he shared a clip from Screamfest ’07, in which he shakes his head in disapproval on stage as T.I. addresses Diddy and JAY-Z. In the caption, 50 jokes that he’s never been a fan of Diddy.

“20 machine guns, only get 10 months, Diddy in the Back, pattin on n***as butts,” 50 Cent wrote. “Nah I ain’t wit it, I ain’t never been wit it. Barz LOL.” Fans shared plenty of laughs in the comments section. One user wrote: “This man 50 is relentless! I would hate to be his enemy.”

50 Cent & Diddy At The 2003 MTV Video Music Awards

P. Diddy presents 50 Cent with the Best Video Award at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic)

The lawsuits against Diddy began with Cassie, who filed her’s against him, earlier this month, alleging physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. The two agreed on a settlement less than 24 hours later. Despite Diddy ending that legal action, two more victims have come forward with lawsuits of their own. His spokesperson denied both allegations in a statement provided to HipHopDX. They wrote: “These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute. This is nothing but a money grab. Because of Mr. Combs’ fame and success, he is an easy target for anonymous accusers who lie without conscience or consequence for financial benefit. The New York Legislature surely did not intend or expect the Adult Survivors Act to be exploited by scammers. The public should be skeptical and not rush to accept these bogus allegations.”

50 Cent Trolls Diddy

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Monday was far from the first time 50 Cent has teased Diddy for the lawsuits. He previously joked that his next television show should be called “Surviving Diddy.” Be on the lookout for further updates on 50 Cent and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Yung Miami Fans Express More Concern For Her Amid More Diddy Allegations

November 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amid a wave of further sexual assault accusations against Diddy, more fans than ever are expressing concern for Yung Miami. For those unaware, they had an on-and-off-again fling that’s never explicitly been labeled or official, but that had them spending a lot of time together. Now that his alleged behavior is the subject of multiple lawsuits, people are wondering whether she suffered any of these claims. Not only that, but fans found it hard to speak on this given that the City Girl has been pretty silent on the matter so far for understandable reasons. Still, this concern also caused some dangerous debate on whether she is accepting Sean Combs’ side as the truth or if she chose to distance herself altogether.

From Cassie’s initial lawsuit against Diddy, fans already drew a connection with Yung Miami. After these subsequent legal filings, though, the conversation shifted to a much more serious tone as new alleged details drop like bombs in the news cycle. However, we must acknowledge that this is all speculation when it comes to her reactions until we hear from her directly. That probably won’t happen for a long time; at least, until all the legal considerations fall out of the picture.

Yung Miami’s Fans Speak On Diddy Situation

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Unfortunately for the Florida native, this also caused some of her previous beefs to escalate with this new angle. For example, DJ Akademiks blasted her for staying silent amid this whole chaos as of writing this article, despite the complex nature of it. “Yung Miami loud a** aint tweet in 4 days… cmon.. dont make it this obvious lOl,” he expressed on Twitter on Sunday (November 19). “No Way diddy staged them sad a** pics… Lol Im in the media.. i know that s**t cap asf.. lol. Bruh settled the case tho… no need for them sad a** staged tmz pics.”

Meanwhile, she’s still happy to share other things about her life, like her Friendsgiving set-up for the holidays this year. But whether the rapper will actually play a role in this legal situation is anyone’s guess, at this point. No matter when we find this out, there will be plenty of fans keeping her safety and best interests at heart. For more news and the latest updates on Yung Miami and Diddy, stay logged into HNHH.

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Fat Joe Weighs In On Boosie Badazz Threatening To Sue Artists Who Have Used His Songs

November 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fat Joe says he could’be filed upwards of 20 lawsuits by now aimed at other artists sampling his work without permission. The legendary New York rapper discussed the idea while weighing in on Boosie Badazz’s recent threats to do so. Joe referenced Young Dro’s “Shoulder Lean” and Dem Franchize Boyz’s “Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It.”

“If you use somebody’s music and you sample it and you don’t clear it and you don’t give them no money, they can sue you,” he began. “Me, personally, I have never sued nobody for that. And trust me, they done had ‘Make it rain, make it, make it, make it rain.‘ Or ‘Lean wit it, rock wit it.’ My shit’s been jacked legendary. ‘Shoooulder leeean.’ My shit been jacked! If I went to court I’d be like, ‘Exhibit A — that shit don’t look like ‘Lean Back’ to you?’ […] I could’ve sued people for sampling my shit 10, 20 times.”

Fat Joe Attends Billboard Music Awards

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 15: Fat Joe attends the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/FilmMagic)

As for Boosie, he specifically referenced Rod Wave. “Rod Wave ain’t the only one. Y’all better do y’all research. I done got paperwork on the way. Lot of people, it ain’t just Rod Wave,” he said. “I love when they do that shit. They be giving my flowers. I be liking that shit when I hear it. It’s just, you gotta compensate me too. It’s a business.” At the end of the day, Boosie says artists should pay a level of “respect” when sampling. Check out Fat Joe’s opinion on the matter below.

Fat Joe Says He Could Sue Artists For Using His Work

In other Fat Joe news, he recently shared a video of himself passing out turkeys in New York City in honor of Thanksgiving. Be on the lookout for further updates on the rapper on HotNewHipHop.

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DJ Envy Hits Tony Robinson With Defamation Suit

August 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

DJ Envy has filed a defamation suit against Tony Robinson in relation to Envy’s many real estate lawsuits. Robinson is a former college football player who played one game as a scab for the then-Washington Redskins during the 1987 NFL Player’s Strike. Per The Shade Room, Envy has accused Robinson of “publicly and maliciously spread false claims” about him on social media. According to the suit, Robinson has claimed that Envy is a “thief”, a “scammer”, and running a “Ponzi scheme”.

Per the suit, Envy accuses Robinson of illegally recording a phone conversation in which the one-time quarterback attempts to get Envy to admit to his alleged wrongdoing. Envy is seeking an unspecified amount of punitive damages in the case. This is all in relation to an alleged real estate scam that Envy has been accused of. Anthony Barone and Anthony Martini claim that Envy and two others defrauded them out of $1.5 million in investment for an apartment complex that never came to be. The two men claim they invested in two real estate companies associated with Envy, who never followed through on the project.

Major Claims Against DJ Envy

However, those are just some of the claims that have been made against Envy. He is also accused of utilizing investments to buy properties in New Jersey. He is accused of later undervaluing these properties before flipping them or renting them out. The Breakfast Club host has denied these allegations and filed a motion to dismiss the suit with prejudice. Furthermore, Envy has claimed that he is also a victim of fraud. He claims to have lost $500,000 in a separate project with his accused partners. The trio of Envy and Cesar and Jennifer Pinas were reportedly working to renovate a school into an apartment complex.

The trio is due back in court on September 8 in order to try and seek a solution. Meanwhile, Robinson appears confidant about the defamation. Speaking in the comments of The Shade Room post, Robinson accepted Envy’s challenge. “Let’s get to it,” Robinson wrote. “Raashaun has 8-10 new lawsuits people making claims on fraud this too easy!.” However, this is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Offset Calls Off Lawsuit With Quality Control

August 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Offset and Quality Control, the label that has supported him, as well as his group Migos, have politely agreed to move on. The 32-year-old rapper filed a lawsuit over a year ago against the Atlanta-based music label over his solo music. According to TMZ, the documents laid out that Offset’s claim was that the label was attempting to take full control of his own music and they were not being upfront about the contract they agreed to. Furthermore, it appears a settlement will be the result of all of this. The lawsuit was dismissed on August 8.

Lately, Offset has been releasing songs under Motown, which is a subsidiary of Quality Control. Even though things are mostly in the clear, people who are tight with Offset have said that the hitmaker will not be re-joining the label as a solo artist. That is why singles, such as “Jealousy”, featuring his spouse, Cardi B are in partnership with Motown. Moreover, the altercations between his fellow member, Quavo, have subsided and they are repairing their relationship.

Should Offset and Quavo Make Music Again?

PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 05: Cardi B and Offset attends the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 05, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

Now that both have moved on is there any indication of new music? At the moment, it does not seem like a realistic goal. However, Quavo’s Rocket Power is slated to drop on August 18. It is a tribute to the late, great third of the trio, Takeoff. There could be a Offset feature, but we will have to wait and see.

What are your general thoughts on this lawsuit? What do you think led to Offset dropping the court battle with Quality Control? Do you think he should still go back to the label as a solo artist? We want to hear all of what you have to say in the comments section below. Additionally, be sure to keep it locked it with HNHH for all the latest news around the hip-hip industry.

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