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Cassie’s Lawyer Calls Out Diddy For “Pathetic” Apology Video

May 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cassie’s lawyer, Meredith Firetog, reacted to Diddy’s apology in a statement provided to Deadline on Sunday. In doing so, she remarked that the video he shared reeks of “pathetic desperation” and his comments are “disingenuous.” The drama began when CNN published footage of Diddy appearing to assault Cassie at a hotel in 2016. He dropped the apology video two days later on Sunday.

“Combs’ most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt,” Firetog wrote. “When Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday. That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.”

Diddy & Cassie Attend GQ’s Men Of The Year Party

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 13: Musicians Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie Ventura attend the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Vespa/Getty Images For GQ)

As for the apology, Diddy claims he was at “rock bottom” during the incident and has since sought out professional help in the way of therapy and rehab. “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you got to do that,” he says. “I was f*cked up — I hit rock bottom — but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry. But I’m committed to be a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m truly sorry.”

Diddy Apologizes For Assault Video

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Check out Diddy’s apology for the incident above. He won’t be facing criminal charges for the incident as the statute of limitations has passed. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy and Cassie on HotNewHipHop.

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Young Thug & His Lawyer Fist Bump In Court And Fans Want The Image To Be An Album Cover

April 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug is currently going through a massive legal battle that could have huge implications for hip-hop as a genre. Overall, Thugger is battling RICO charges in the state of Georgia. Throughout the trial, the State has tried to use lyrics and music video imagery as part of the case. Furthermore, the proceedings themselves have been a huge mess. There has been very little consistency as it pertains to how much progress is made in court on a daily basis. Some believe the trial could extend into 2027, which feels absurd, and quite frankly inhumane.

Despite all of this, Young Thug has managed to maintain a positive outlook in court. Whenever he is in the courtroom, he keeps a smile on his face. Although there are times when he is more stoic, it is simply to keep his family even-keeled as the whole case has been an emotional rollercoaster. On Monday, Thugger was back in court, and he seemed to be in good spirits, again. In the photo below, you can see that he even gave his lawyer a nice fist bump prior to the proceedings.

Young Thug & His Lawyer

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This made for what some believe will soon become an iconic image of the trial. The image made the rounds online, with some fans claiming that this would make for a great album cover. “bro finna turn that to album cover or sumn lol,” one person wrote. “Bro might actually make it out,” said another. No matter the case, it is clear that he legal team cares deeply about his situation. Fans have been impressed with their work, although only time will tell whether or not is pays off.

Let us know what you think of the trial proceedings thus far, in the comments section down below. Do you feel as though all of this has been a complete farce? Do you think there is a chance that Young Thug will be able to come home in the end? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Calls Harassment Case A “Salacious” Money Grab

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion’s legal troubles persist. The rapper endured a multi-year case in which Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting her, and now she finds herself the accused. Emilio Garcia, a photographer who worked for Megan between 2019 and 2023, claimed he witnessed the rapper having sex while in a moving car. Garcia was reportedly told not to “discuss” what he saw, which led to what he described as a “hostile work environment.” The photographer is seeking financial compensation for his experiences, but Megan’s lawyer is not concerned.

Alex Spiro issued a statement to Page Six shortly after Garcia’s case were announced. The lawyer, who represented Megan Thee Stallion during the Lanez case, claimed that the photographer’s claims had no weight to them. Furthermore, he criticized Garcia’s comments for being “salacious” attempts to slander the name of his client. “This is an employment claim for money,” Spiro publicly stated. “With no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her.” The lawyer then stated that Megan Thee Stallion plans to disprove these accusations “in court.”

Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Will Take The Case To Court

Garcia is seeking several different forms of compensation. He’s seeking unpaid overtime, unpaid wages plus interest, and employee benefits on top of punitive damages. The photographer cited the incident in the car as one of many in which he was made to feel “uncomfortable.” He also claimed Megan and her camp would repeatedly make jokes about his weight and appearance. “I felt uncomfortable,” he recalled. “I was kind of frozen, and I was shocked.” Garcia was fired shortly after the car incident, which prompted him to seek legal representation. He has not, however, filed an official sexual harassment claim.

Megan Thee Stallion has never been more popular. The rapper bounced back from the Tory Lanez drama to drop the number one single “Hiss” in January. The single was Megan’s third to go number one, making her the first lead female rapper to debut atop the chart. A month later, Megan signed a deal with Warner Music Group that allowed her to maintain her status as an independent artist. Her net worth currently sits at $12 million. The rapper has not directly responded to Garcia’s accusations.

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Justin Combs Hires El Chapo’s Lawyer Following House Raids, Misa Hylton Confirms

April 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Misa Hylton, the mother of Justin Combs, says that her son has hired Jeffrey Lichtman to represent him after Homeland Security agents raided the family’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami, last week. Lichtman is note-worthy for having previously represented the infamous drug trafficker, El Chapo. Hylton confirmed the decision in a rant on Instagram, labeling the police raids “deplorable.”

“The over zealous and overtly militarized force used against my sons Justin and Christian is deplorable,” she wrote in the post. “If these were the sons of a non-Black celebrity, they would not have been handled with the same aggression. The attempt to humiliate and terrorize these innocent young BLACK MEN is despicable! Enough is Enough! Did Justin need several laser beams from firearms pointed at his chest?? Did Christian need a gun pointed at the back of his head while he was handcuffed?? How many times have we seen young UNARMED BLACK MEN not make it out of these types of situations alive??”

Justin Combs Attends Sean John Fragrance Launch With Diddy & Christian Combs

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Justin Combs, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Christian “King” Combs arrive at Macy’s to premier Sean John new fragrance launch at Macy’s Lenox Square on September 8, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for Macy’s/Sean John)

Hylton continued: “My son’s Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman is investigating the excessive use of force which was unnecessary and certainly not required by this search warrant. We will fight for justice utilizing every imaginable resource. I’m not with the propaganda!!!!” Check out her full statement on Instagram below.

Misa Hylton Speaks Out On House Raids

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Her comments echo a statement from Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, who labeled the raids a “gross overuse of military-level force.” In further bad news for the Combs family, Justin’s brother, Christian, is reportedly soon to face a lawsuit of his own. Be on the lookout for further updates on Justin Combs and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Cassie’s Lawyer Labels Diddy “Depraved” After House Raid

March 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cassie’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, who represented the singer in her case against Diddy has spoken out on the police raiding the Bad Boy mogul’s homes on Monday. In a statement provided to The Daily Mail, he applauded law enforcement for holding Diddy accountable for his “depraved” actions.

“We will always support law enforcement when it seeks to prosecute those that have violated the law. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Combs responsible for his depraved conduct,” Wigdor declared to The Daily Mail. The raids were carried out by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York, HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and local law enforcement. They are related to an investigation into sex trafficking in the Southern District of New York.

Police Raid Diddy’s Home In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 25: In an aerial view, the home of Sean. “Diddy” Combs is seen during a raid by federal law enforcement agents on March 25, 2024, in Los. Angeles, California. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

In a statement provided to TMZ, a Homeland Security Investigations representative explained: “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.” While Diddy hasn’t addressed the raids, he’s denied the allegations against him on several occasions in recent months. Check out footage from the police raid in Los Angeles below.

Footage Shows Police Raiding Diddy’s Property

The Feds just raided Diddy’s home in LA, good lord. pic.twitter.com/qEFrO6jENP

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod (@big_business_) March 25, 2024

Diddy was not on either of the properties and instead, his private plane reportedly traveled from California to Antigua during the incident. He left behind his sons, Justin Combs and Christian “King” Combs, who were seen in handcuffs. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy and Cassie on HotNewHipHop.

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Kodak Black Shows His Lawyer Love After Securing His Release From Prison

March 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black spent the first few weeks of 2024 in prison. That came after he was hit with some possession charges when police found him passed out in his car. Though the charges were eventually dropped by the judge, Kodak remained in police custody. But after a few weeks behind bars, he navigated through the legal system enough to secure his release. That wasn’t without the help of his lawyer though and the impact he had isn’t lost on Kodak. That’s why it’s no surprise that the rapper took to Instagram to shout out his legal advisor.

In a recent post to his story, Kodak shared a picture of the pair together. While it’s an older pic from May of last year, the timing of the post makes its intention clear. Underneath a repost of the picture fans react to Kodak’s lawyer once again coming in clutch for him. “His lawyer might be the goat no lie” one of the top comments on the post reads. “He got a gta lawyer fasho” another top comment reads. Check out the picture that Kodak shared of his lawyer below.

Kodak Black Hypes Up His Lawyer

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At one point it looked like Kodak’s new legal battles could bring back some old struggles the rapper dealt with. He was famously pardoned by Donald Trump during the former president’s time in office. But in the days following his most recent arrest the sentence that was pardoned was brought back up. It was suspected that if Kodak pleaded guilty to another charge he might have to also serve the original sentence that was pardoned.

Last year, Kodak dropped his new album When I Was Dead. Numerous songs on the project like “Lemme See” and “Hope You Know” have racked up millions of streams in the months since it came out. What do you think of Kodak Black showing his lawyer some love after securing his release from prison? Do you think Kodak will be able to stay out of legal trouble going forward? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Diddy’s Attorney Claims Women Were Falsely Identified As Minors In New Lawsuit

February 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Diddy was hit with yet another lawsuit complete with several damning allegations. The male producer suing Diddy, Rodney Jones AKA Lil Rod, accuses the Bad Boy Records founder of groping his genitals, making him watch explicit videos and more. Various photos, reportedly taken at an LA party thrown by Diddy last summer, are included in the suit. The photos include captions that label some of the individuals, whose faces are censored, as minors.

According to Diddy’s lawyer Shawn Holley, however, the individuals in the photos are of age. During a recent conversation with TMZ, the LA-based attorney claimed that one of the women listed as a minor came forward to inform her that she was actually an adult. The woman, Chelsea, has chosen to keep her full identity private. She did, however, provide the outlet with a photo of herself wearing the same bodysuit she claims she was wearing in the photo. Chelsea says she’s 33 years old.

Shawn Holley Says Diddy Wasn’t Partying With Underage Girls

Sean “Diddy” Combs attend 2018 Fox Network Upfront at Wollman Rink, Central Park on May 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage)

Holley claims that another one of the women listed as a minor is actually Justin Combs’ girlfriend, Stephanie Rao, who is 32. She shared an allegedly unredacted version of the photo which includes Rao. Another photo from the same evening seemingly supports this statement. Law enforcement sources also tell TMZ that the shooting Lil Rod accuses Diddy and Justin of being involved in was the result of a robbery.

Allegedly, the victim was robbed at gunpoint outside of a recording studio, and arrests have since been made. Officials reportedly claim there were no signs of Diddy when they arrived. What do you think of Diddy’s lawyer claiming that women named in the lawsuit are denying being underage? What about his latest lawsuit? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kodak Black To Be Released From Prison

February 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black is expecting to be released from prison as early as Wednesday night, his attorney, Bradford Cohen, announced on Instagram. While Kodak pleaded guilty to one count of failure to report police contact, Judge Jose Martinez dismissed all other counts. With time served, he’s already ready for release.

“Federal Probation terminated with time served,” Cohen wrote. “In the Southern District of Florida Judge Martinez dismissed all substantive counts and Kodak plead to sole violation of failure to report police contact. Time served and he should be released by tonight. With my co counsel @skywriter.esq @kodakblack.”

Kodak Black Performs At One Music Festival

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 28: Rapper Kodak Black performs onstage during 2023 One Music. Festival at Piedmont Park on October 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Police originally planned to charge Kodak with cocaine possession after an arrest in December 2023, wherein they found a “white chunky substance” in his vehicle. However, they ended up going with oxycodone possession, thus violating his probation. Cohen quickly came forward to argue Kodak had a prescription for the painkillers. “It’s oxycodone that Kodak had a prescription for and not an illegal substance,” Cohen wrote on social media at the time. “Knowing that the officer substantially misrepresented his observations, the Broward State Atty Office still filed the charge. Unbelievable and it will not be tolerated. This level of abuse of power by the arresting officer is disgusting.” Check out Cohen’s latest update on Kodak below.

Kodak Black’s Lawyer Speaks Out

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Earlier this month, Judge Barbara Duffy admitted during a hearing that prosecutors failed to “refute or negate the material fact that the defendant had an oxycodone prescription filled by a pharmacy.” Kodak, himself, has yet to comment on the update but be on the lookout for further news on the rapper and his release on HotNewHipHop.

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Keefe D Hires New Lawyer Ahead Of 2Pac Murder Trial

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Late last year it was reported that the man accused of being responsible for 2Pac’s murder, Keefe D, didn’t have the finances to hire a lawyer. He would instead be using public defenders Charles Cano and Robert Arroyo, who were appointed to represent him in November. They dealt with his request for bail, which was later set at $750K. While it was more than his lawyers were hoping for, prosecutors fought hard to keep him behind bars ahead of his trial. They argued that he was simply too dangerous to let out. He’s currently in custody at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas.

Keefe D’s trial is scheduled for June of this year, and to prepare, he recently hired a new private attorney. Carl Arnold, a Nevada lawyer, will replace his public defenders. It’s unclear whether or not Keefe D and his family will be able to gather the funds necessary to post his bail before the trial. If he is released, however, he’ll be placed on house arrest.

Keefe D Secures New Legal Representation

Duane “Keffe D” Davis appears in court with his attorney Charles Cano for a hearing at the Regional Justice Center on January 9, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis was indicted in 2023 on murder charges for his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. (Photo by Rachel Aston-Pool/Getty Images)

Previously, Keefe D has spoken openly about his alleged involvement in 2Pac’s murder. According to him, however, this was all simply for “entertainment.” In a court filing from December, his lawyers argued that their client believed he had immunity, and discussed the case solely for financial gain. “The book and video interviews were produced for a financial benefit under the belief that Duane had immunity,” they wrote. “The truthfulness of the content of the interviews was never verified. The book and interviews were done for entertainment purposes and to make money from a situation that Kading and others had already profited.”

Keefe D pleaded not guilty to 2Pac’s murder in November, and if convicted could face life in prison. What do you think of Keefe D reportedly dropping his public defenders before trial? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Jeannie Mai Responds to Jeezy’s “Gatekeeper” Accusations, Says Prioritizing Safety For Their Daughter

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In a recent legal development, Jeannie Mai has reportedly fired back. This time, she’s denying at Jeezy’s claims of her playing the role of a “gatekeeper” in relation to their 1-year-old daughter. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Mai contends that her primary concern revolves around ensuring their child’s safety rather than restricting Jeezy’s access. The documents detail Mai’s assertion that she has consistently permitted Jeezy to spend quality time with their daughter. Even extending his access during the holiday season. Contrary to the portrayal of her actions as gatekeeping, Mai’s legal team presented a statement emphasizing her genuine worry for their child’s well-being.

Mai’s lawyer clarified the situation, stating, “It is essential to clarify that Ms. Jenkins’ insistence on reasonable safety measures being put in place. Such as safely securing and locking away all firearms that have been unsecured in the past. As well as having familiarity and properly trained caregivers is absolutely not gatekeeping. But rather a responsible effort to prioritize their daughter’s well-being.” The legal documents further elaborate on the nature of Mai’s requests. Emphasizing that they stem from a sincere desire to ensure the safety and security of their daughter. Particularly when she is under the care of others or traveling across the country, Mai seeks what her legal team deems as reasonable protective measures.

Jeannie Mai Speaks Out

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In defense of their client, Mai’s legal team concluded, “These requests are grounded in Ms. Jenkins’ genuine concern for the parties’ daughter’s safety and security. Especially when under the care of others and traveling across the country. And are reasonable protective measures, not an attempt to restrict Mr. Jenkins’ access to their daughter.” Meanwhile, Jeezy has continued to deny Mai’s infidelity claims. Moreover, there was an fidelity clause in their pre-nuptial agreement that would be triggered if Jeezy was proven otherwsie. “Any claims of infidelity on Mr. Jenkins’ behalf are 100 percent false and we have no further statements at this time,” a rep on behalf of Jeezy said to US Weekly.

This legal battle between Jeannie Mai and Jeezy sheds light on the complexities of co-parenting. Emphasizing the importance of balancing parental rights with the paramount need for a child’s safety. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how the courts will navigate this. There’s several key points in play, including familial responsibilities and individual rights. What are your thoughts on this situation? Let us know on HNHH!

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