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Kodak Black’s Cocaine Possession Case Gets Thrown Out

April 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Late last year, Kodak Black was arrested after police officers found him illegally parked in his Bentley in Plantation, FL. At the time, officers claimed that they spotted the rapper attempting to conceal a white substance. They later alleged that the substance tested positive for cocaine. His defense maintained from the beginning that the substance wasn’t cocaine, but instead Oxycodone, which he has a prescription for.

This was eventually proven to be true, and the cocaine charge was dropped, though he was still on the hook for tampering with physical evidence. According to his lawyer Bradford Cohen, however, the entire case has now been dismissed. Cohen took to Instagram yesterday to share the news, throwing a bit of shade authorities’ way in the process. According to him, Kodak’s Oxycodone prescription was shown to officials before the cocaine possession case was even filed, but they still went through with it.

Bradford Cohen On Kodak Black’s Case

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“Count 2 is now dismissed of Kodaks ‘possession of cocaine’ that wasn’t cocaine case that should have never been filed or brought by the Broward State Atty Office,” he wrote. “We showed them his script prior to filing, and they decided to file anyway… even knowing the officer was wrong about the substance and his story changing and making no sense. That case is now completely dismissed.”

Earlier this month, Kodak Black opened up about his drug use, revealing that he’s struggled with Percocet addiction. Now, he says that he’s been able to cut back his usage drastically, noting how his overall well-being has greatly improved. “I’m proud of myself,” he told fans on Instagram Live. “I’ve never been this happy in my life.” What do you think of Kodak Black’s cocaine possession case getting dismissed? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cardi B Accuses Tasha K Of Hiding Assets To Avoid Collection Efforts

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

For those who don’t know, gossip blogger Tasha K owes Cardi B a sizeable chunk of change, $4 million to be exact. The femcee sued her for defamation back in 2019, accusing her of spearheading a “malicious campaign” against her online. Ultimately, Cardi B won, but Tasha K hasn’t been able to pay up.

She filed for bankruptcy in May, and only a few months later, it looked like the tension between them had come to a halt. Tasha K reportedly reached out to the “Bongos” performer after she shared a concerning post on social media, which seemingly caused Cardi to reexamine their beef. It doesn’t appear to have lasted, however, based on new legal documents obtained by Radar Online.

Cardi B Won’t Back Down

US rapper and songwriter Cardi B (C) appears at Queens County Criminal Court in New York on September 15, 2022. – Cardi B is appearing in court for a hearing regarding charges of assaulting two strippers. (Photo by Dennis A. Clark / POOL / AFP) (Photo by DENNIS A. CLARK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

According to the docs, Cardi’s team is trying to get Patricia Haynes to comply with subpoenas against her, which they accuse her of trying to avoid. They suspect that she has information about offshore accounts allegedly held by Tasha K and her husband. They accuse Tasha K of failing to disclose these in her aforementioned bankruptcy filing, which is a federal offense.

These are similar accusations to those recently made by Kevin Hart. In December of last year, the comedian alleged that Tasha K tried to extort him out of $250K. He later added an amendment to his original lawsuit, accusing her of dodging “financial liabilities.” He alleges that she did so with “shell entities” owned by her husband. What do you think of Cardi B accusing Tasha K of hiding assets amid their legal battle? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Playboi Carti “Antagonist” Tour Allegedly Postponed Over Homixide Gang Legal Battle

January 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fans are speculating that the recent postponement of Playboi Carti’s Antagonist Tour due to the legal battle that Homixide Gang is involved in due to jumping Summrs at a concert late last year. With HG tied up in a dispute with Live Nation, the tour is now in limbo. However, none of this is substantiated by official sources and appears to come from Playboi Carti’s official fan Discord server.

Homixide Gang jumped Summrs at BoxFest back in November 2023. A video, shot by an audience member, shows a large brawl occurring on stage in the middle of the show. It’s unclear what caused the altercation. However, Reddit users claim to have seen a second video showing members of the rap group rushing the stage. Summrs’ first track after the incident, “Check Me Out”, appeared to include several references to both the incident and other allegations against the group. “I DM one these n-gga’s hoes, I’m tryna see if the b-tch go” has been taken as a shot at the grooming allegations against the group. Furthermore, several bars directly reference the jumping and the subsequent threats Summrs made in return.

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Meanwhile, Benji Blue Bills didn’t appreciate someone starting up Playboi Carti‘s new diss track about him. “Turn that sh-t off,” Benji could be heard yelling as he stormed out of the studio he was working in. Of course, the pair have been beefing for a while now. However, Benji’s reaction feels a little dramatic given he dropped an entire response to Carti’s “I’m looking for Benji” diss. What did you think of the diss? Let us know in the comments.

However, Carti appeared unbothered by the drama as he dropped a new selfie on Instagram. Many fans were wowed by the image, with several going as far as to ask for Carti’s skincare routine. Elsewhere, Carti is still building the hype surrounding his upcoming album, although details about the project remain scarce.

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Jermaine Dupri’s Father Accuses Bow Wow Of Refusing “Scream Tour” Lawsuit

December 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Back in September, Jermaine Dupri’s father Michael Mauldin sued Bow Wow for allegedly using the trademarked name Scream Tour without permission. Mauldin would have needed to serve him a notice of the complaint within 90 days of filing, however, he claims that he’s been unable to do so. In court documents obtained by AllHipHop, he asks for an extension, accusing Bow Wow of refusing service of the complaint.

“The extension of time would aid in timely locating and serving defendant, who has been thus far unattainable since the initial filing of the complaint on September 21, 2023 due to the refusal of service by defendant’s counsel and the refusal of service at defendant’s address in Atlanta, Georgia,” the motioned, filed earlier this week reads. “The extension of time would also prevent further delay in the case by avoiding a dismissal without prejudice and subsequent refiling of the Complaint. The proposed extension of time to serve the Defendant would extend the current deadline from December 20, 2023 to March 19, 2024.”

Michael Mauldin Files Motion For Extension

Rapper Shad “Bow Wow” Moss performs onstage during B2K’s Millennium Tour at State Farm Arena on April 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

While only time will tell what ends up happening with his trademark infringement lawsuit, Bow Wow has certainly kept busy in other areas of his life. For instance, he took to social media in October to share his thoughts on the current state of the music industry. According to him, music coming out these days is “trash.”

“All of this sh*t trash,” he told fans on Instagram Live. “All they have to do is get out of their bed and get on their laptop. It’s easy because of the internet, they utilize the internet. Sh*t takes work.” What do you think of this latest development in the legal battle between Bow Wow and Jermain Dupri’s father? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Rihanna & ASAP Rocky’s Separate Public Appearances Continue Amid Shooting Case

November 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Power couple Rihanna and ASAP Rocky have been spotted in public various times without each other amid the latter’s current legal battle. Rocky’s accused of threatening to kill a man back in 2021. Allegedly, he held a gun to his stomach before grazing him with a bullet. The two of them were spotted out on the separately twice last week.

On Thursday, Rihanna and some girlfriends stopped by the San Vicente Bungalows, while Rocky went out in a different part of West Hollywood. On Saturday, each of them stepped out in all black looks, though they weren’t seen together. Rocky’s said to have spent some time in the studio and Rihanna enjoyed dinner with friends at Giorgio Baldi.

ASAP Rocky & Rihanna

Rihanna & ASAP Rocky's Separate Public Appearances Continue Amid Shooting Case — Asap Rocky and Rihanna are seen at the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2022/23 on February 25, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for Gucci)

Some think it would make more sense for the duo to be at each other’s sides more than ever these days. Others point out that it’s understandable if Rihanna wants to keep her distance from recent damning headlines. Last week, for example, ASAP Rocky’s alleged victim took to social media to reveal that he suffers from PTSD. “Just cause I seem better don’t mean I am,” ASAP Relli stated in an Instagram Story. “I’m still struck by what happen ptsd ain’t a joke.” Rocky’s attorney Joe Tacopina later told XXL that Relli’s claims are false.

“The claim is ridiculous and obviously an excuse for his poor performance on the witness stand yesterday,” he said. “In any event this is the first time he is making that claim which is obviously an attempt to create damages where none exist.” Relli was questioned in court last week, accusing Rocky of shooting four times and grazing one of his hands, leaving it injured. What do you think of ASAP Rocky and Rihanna making various public appearances separately amid the rapper’s legal battle? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Travis Scott Astroworld Lawsuits Continue To Roll In After 2nd Anniversary Of Festival Tragedy

November 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

When he first began his annual Astroworld Festival, Travis Scott definitely aspired to make it something his fans wouldn’t forget. With each passing year, the event grew substantially, though 2021 was unfortunately when it all fell apart. In November of that year, 10 attendees (aged 9 to 27) lost their lives in a massive crowd crush. Their official cause of death was declared as “compression asphyxia,” which has been compared to being crushed by a car. Scott was hit with several lawsuits as a result of the fatal chaos, and while many of those have since been settled, on Monday (November 6), another legal case against La Flame came to light.

As The Blast reports, Ceremony of Roses is taking legal action against the father of two for “substantial financial harm” caused by the Astroworld Fest. The company previously provided Scott and Co. with carnival games and other amusements for the deadly event. According to them, the “SKELETONS” artist is responsible for the lack of safety measures implemented. When all was said and done, Ceremony of Roses claims they were left with no feasible way to recoup $700K worth of out-of-pocket expenses.

November 2023 Marks Two Years Since Travis Scott’s Deadly Astroworld Festival

“At the very minimum, Defendants owed COR a duty to exercise ordinary care in maintaining a safe and secure environment for COR’s business activities and Festival attendees,” the newly filed lawsuit, which also names Live Nation, declared. “Defendants negligently and willfully breached this duty in numerous respects.” Currently, Ceremony of Roses is seeking an unspecified amount in damages from Scott.

November 5 was a traumatic day to relive for anyone who was at Travis Scott’s Houston festival in 2021. As the lives of those who succumbed to their injuries from the crowd crush are mourned by their loved ones, La Flame has been focusing on moving past the incident while on his Circus Maximus Tour. While taking over SoFi Stadium this past weekend, Trav brought out his firstborn, Stormi Webster, to perform “MAFIA” with him. Catch that adorable moment at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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G Herbo Has Millions At Stake In Dispute With Former Manager And Label

October 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

G Herbo finds himself entangled in a complex legal battle with his former manager, Joseph “JB” Bowden, and Bowden’s record label, Machine Entertainment. This high-stake, legal drama unfolds with the rap sensation at the center, grappling with an alleged $8.4 million debt he supposedly owes to Machine. Meanwhile, Herbo claims he’s owed $40 million due to him insisting he’s been financially manipulated for years. According to documents, AllHipHop exclusively reported that G Herbo alleged “unfair and one-sided deals.” Essentially, G Herbo said that the contracts were designed to keep him in perpetual debt. G Herbo claims that these contracts were skillfully tailored to ensure that he would remain financially indebted.

Moreover, the implications of the legal clash between G Herbo, Joseph “JB” Bowden, and Machine Entertainment are profound. In an IG live, Herbo exposed his manager and spoke more on how his personal life is now being affected. “Over the years, been independent working with other labels, Sony/RED, Epic, now we on the Republic [Records] system. I never had a direct deal with the label. It’s always been with Machine. So, over the years, when we started generating money. He pulled me to the side like, ‘Bro, let me run your business for you.’ I wasn’t really business savvy. And this was somebody I trust with my life, like my brother, like a father figure. ‘I’m your business for you, bro.’ Alright, so from then on, he’s running my business, paying my bills, staff, everything.”

G Herbo Exposes Ex Manager

“Long story short, 12 years later, I been hearing rumors that I owe him money,” he continued. “Long story short, he told me if it ain’t working he’d let me off the contract,” G Herbo continued. “So boom, he signed me out, three copies. But thing is, I was about to let him manipulate me and leave out without nothing. After we leave the meeting everybody outside, I’m like nah bro he gotta sign this out of good faith. He signed three copies, shake hands after everything.” Moreover, G Herbo continued to explain in the 12 minute clip how he felt taken advantage of.

However, as the ongoing legal battle unfolds, its outcome is poised to have far-reaching consequences. Partly because it will determine the financial trajectory of G Herbo. Additionally, it will also potentially establish a pivotal legal precedent for artists who may experience similar things in their careers. Furthermore, the legal battle serves as a reminder that, beyond the glitz and glamour of the music world, the fine print in contracts can profoundly shape an artist’s destiny and financial future. “Young artists, you got to stand your ground, man. What’s right if I’m saying it. I’m blessed to be able to do this here. I mean, have the resources to be able to still provide for myself, my family, go to war in this way, the right way, the legal way,” G Herbo advised.

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Azealia Banks Wins Motion To Delay The Start Of Royalties Lawsuit

October 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Azealia Banks is still seeking out both money and justice from almost a decade ago. Her legal battle with Jeff Kwatinetz spilled over into a public battle of insults long ago which in turn only complicated the legal matters even further. Once upon a time around 9 years ago, Kwatinetz was the CEO of Azealia’s former label Prospect Park and Banks wasn’t shy about letting her negative feelings about him fly online.

Ultimately, that resulted in a lawsuit by Kwatinetz claiming extortion. Banks countersued accusing him of financial and sexual misconduct. Her claim suggests that the CEO “blur[ed] the lines between a fiduciary and a romantic suitor so that he could take financial advantage.” It’s also sure to point out the large age gap between the pair, who were 23 and 49 at the time. The case hasn’t begun yet, but Banks already got a big win with a pre-trial motion. According to Pitchfork, during a hearing earlier this week, a judge formally approved her legal team’s request to delay the start of the trial in order to give them more time to gather evidence.

Azealia Banks’ Lawsuit Delayed Till Next Sumer

These days most of what Azealia Banks ends up in the news for is rants online. Most recently she weighed in on Drake and Joe Budden’s beef following the release of Drizzy’s new album For All The Dogs. She claimed that Drake is “not hip-hop” and that people who really enjoy the genre wouldn’t agree with his interpretation of it.

The very next day after aiming at Drake she shifted her focus to Diddy. She urged him to give rights back to all his Bad Boy artists and took issue with the nature of his financial gains. She also made it a point to call out Yung Miami as part of the offensive. What do you think of Azealia Banks’ being granted extra time for evidence gathering in her lawsuit? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty’s Legal Troubles: A Breakdown

October 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj, the talented wordsmith and Grammy-nominated icon, is known for pushing the envelope and creating some of the edgiest music to date. But behind those rhymes lies a love story that’s been corrupted by devious behavior. Nicki and her husband, Kenneth Petty, have a history dating back to their teenage years. Sparks flew, and in 2019, they threw caution to the wind and tied the knot. However, Petty’s life choices have resulted in numerous legal challenges. Among those include allegations, arrests, court appearances, and convictions that have cast a shadow on both Minaj’s life and career. At the heart of it all lies a victim of sexual abuse who still hopes for justice.

Kenneth Petty’s Criminality

In the sunny state of California, which they now call home, Kenneth was required to register as a sex offender to a 1995 attempted rape conviction. In 2019, Kenneth was pulled over for a routine traffic violation in Los Angeles. After all this time, Petty allegedly forgot to register as a sex offender in California. Petty would face up to ten years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for registering.

This stemmed from his attempted rape of Jennifer Hough in 1994 while the two were both 16-years-old. According to documents from The Blast, Hough was allegedly attacked by Petty while walking to school. Court documents claim Petty pressed an object against her back and told her to “keep walking.” Hough claimed Petty would have her walk back to his home before raping her at knifepoint. Hough said she was able to escape after hitting Petty with a bottle. Petty would deny the rape allegations all the way up to his conviction which included one count of attempted rape in the first degree, assault in the second degree, unlawful imprisonment in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon. Petty would serve four years of an 18- 54-month sentence.

The Legal Thunderdome

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 12: Rapper Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are seen leaving the Marc Jacobs Fall 2020 runway show during New York Fashion Week on February 12, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

In 2021, Hough filed a lawsuit claiming the couple tried to strong-arm her into retracting her rape accusation. The lawsuit alleged both Nicki and Kenneth directly and indirectly intimidated and harassed Hough. It also claimed they bribed Hough, hoping she would recant her rape accusation.

Hough eventually pulled the plug on her suit against Minaj. A judge would demand both parties take it outside and settle the matter through mediation in 2022. However, things weren’t over. In August 2023, Hough brandished new evidence and hoped to drive home her point on Kenneth. She delivered a stern message: “The reason why he has to register is because he’s guilty. There’s no room for bullying people into towing the line for a clean image.”

Nicki Minaj In The Crosshairs

When u see a woman in a toxic relationship, rather than laugh & say mean things, try to offer sound advice from your heart & root for her to learn her worth. We’ve all been there. I saw my parents fight & argue non stop & never divorce, so I thought this was normal behavior…

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 1, 2019

These events have cast a long shadow over Nicki Minaj’s career who lives with the ghost of Kenneth Petty trailing close behind. Some die-hard fans and fellow artists are emphasizing the need to stick by your loved ones when the storm hits. But the other side?

They’re raising their brows, questioning Minaj’s choice to marry a man with who’s been accused of so many horrible crimes. It’s become a cultural maelstrom that’s split the legal system and the court of public opinion wide open.

Kenneth Petty: More Legal Trouble

An LA federal judge has ordered Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, to serve “up to” 120 days on home detention for “making threatening remarks toward a specific individual while in the company of someone with a criminal record.”

The individual is Offset, Cardi B’s husband. pic.twitter.com/5sWU3JLtyw

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) September 21, 2023

In September 2023, Petty faced house arrest time for a video where he threatened rapper Offset. The Central District of California ordered him to do “up to 120 days in a home detention program.” According to the Los Angeles Times, Petty threatened to “knock them veneers out.” Offset, though, appeared to be taking it all in stride, laughing it off on social media.

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Young Nudy Celebrates Beating His Case Despite “Snitches”

October 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Young Nudy took to social media to celebrate his legal win. According to the hitmaker, he’s come out on top in a case he’s been dealing with for years now, and has his defense team to thank. He also took the opportunity to call out snitches, noting how he even they weren’t able to slow him down.

“They can’t muthaf**kin stop stop Big Gun,” Young Nudy announced to his followers earlier this week. “I been dealing with this s**t for five years with this case. I done beat them folks to sleep. My lawyer the best. F**k these snitching-a** n***as. You snitching-a** n***as couldn’t stop me, jack,” he also added.

Young Nudy’s Legal Win

Young Nudy Celebrates Winning Legal Battle Despite "Snitches" — Young Nudy performs live on stage at Revolution Live on April 18, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/Getty Images)

While it remains unclear exactly which case Young Nudy is referring to, it’s possible that it was the charges he was arrested on in 2019. He and 21 Savage were taken into custody after a traffic stop in February of that year. Nudy was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and being associated with a criminal street gang, while 21 Savage was arrested for being an illegal immigrant. This marked the start of 21 Savage’s longwinded legal battle that finally came to a close earlier this month.

Fans are just glad that Young Nudy has one less obstacle in the way of his career, which only continues to grow. He recently teamed up with Latto and Sexyy Red for a remix of “Peaches & Eggplants,” was joined onstage by Offset at his show, and more. He also appears on the deluxe edition of Killer Mike’s new album MICHAEL, which wasn’t easy. Apparently, Killer Mike had to phone in Nudy’s mom to get him on the LP. What do you think of Young Nudy finally beating his case? How do you feel about his reaction? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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