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Chrisean Rock’s Arrest Has Wack 100 Fed Up: “Nothing Blueface Can Do”

June 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, things took an unfortunate turn for Chrisean Rock, as the new mother was taken into custody upon entering a San Fernando Valley courtroom. Reportedly, she had shown up to support her child’s father Blueface, who’s currently dealing with his own fair share of legal issues. TMZ captured footage of the Baddies star being escorted off the premises in handcuffs shortly after she was spotted walking in with her son.

It was later confirmed that Chrisean was arrested due to a felony fugitive warrant out of Oklahoma dating back to 2022. Immediately, fans expressed concern for her son’s well-being and had several questions about the sticky situation. Luckily, Blueface’s manager Wack 100 recently took to social media to clear some things up. He also provided more details of what she’s currently up against.

Wack 100 Confirms That Chrisean Rock Is Being Held Without Bail

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He began his message by confirming that despite fans’ demands, he is unable to bail Chrisean out of jail. According to him, Chrisean is being held without bail for an alleged probation violation. He says that all she and her loved ones can do now is wait until the judge makes a decision. Wack adds that at worst, she could end up spending a few months behind bars. Fortunately, even that seems unlikely to him.

“We don’t need to get her attorney, okay?” he explained. “That’s the bottom line. That judge is gonna do what that judge is gonna do when she gets back down [to Oklahoma].” What do you think of Chrisean Rock getting arrested this week while attending Blueface’s court hearing? What about Wack 100 clarifying that she can’t be bailed out, despite fans’ demands? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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NBA YoungBoy Will Return Home Next Month, According To His Cat’s Instagram

June 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In April, NBA YoungBoy was arrested at his Utah home in connection to an alleged prescription drug fraud scheme. The rapper was hit with several charges including identity theft, forgery, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, and more. At the time, YB was already on house arrest awaiting trial on unrelated gun charges. In May, he was granted a $100K bond in Cache County. He must also be granted a bond in Weber County in order to be released.

Fans are hopeful that he’ll return home sooner rather than later, and evidently, so is his cat. Earlier this weekend, YB’s pet Neon Celine’s Instagram account provided fans with a highly anticipated update. According to Neon, he’ll be back at Grave Digger Mountain in no time.

Neon Claims YB Is Headed Back To Grave Digger Mountain

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“This time next month my dad will be home,” the post reads. Once NBA YoungBoy settles his legal battle in Utah, however, he’ll have to return to his hometown of Baton Rouge for his federal gun charge. The court will then decide whether or not his pre-trial release will be revoked. He’s scheduled to appear in court to discuss the matter next month.

At the beginning of May, Utah Assistant State Attorney Clark Harms filed a motion arguing that YB should not be released before his trial. “Even strict federal pre-trial supervision was unable to thwart his criminal activities and associations,” he wrote at the time. “Finally, defendant is charged with a felony and there is substantial evidence to support the charge and clear and convincing evidence that he violated several material conditions of his federal pre-trial release.” What do you think of NBA YoungBoy’s cat Neon announcing that he’ll return home later this summer? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Digga D Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Cannabis After Instagram Live Arrest

May 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In February of this year, Digga D was livestreaming on Instagram from his home in Lincoln when authorities forcefully raided the property and arrested him. Clips from the stream quickly went viral. In them, he can be heard shouting at police as they made their way through his home, with dogs and drones only adding to the chaos. The UK-based drill artist has been behind bars in London ever since, accused of smuggling and supplying cannabis.

Now, he’s appeared virtually at Lincoln Crown Court from prison, where he pleaded guilty to both. Prosecutors refused to accept the basis of his pleas, and the judge adjourned the case until July 8. At that point, Digga D will learn whether or not he’ll stand trial.

Digga D To Appear In Court Again In July

Digga D Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Cannabis After Instagram Live Arrest — Digga D performs at Royal Albert Hall on October 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

Unfortunately, these are far from the only legal issues Digga D has faced since rising to popularity in 2018. The performer was given a Criminal Behavior Order, meaning that authorities regulate the release of his music. Aside from having to get permission to release new material, he’s forbidden from writing about real-life incidents, and from using London postcodes. He’s also required to wear a tracking device, check in with a probation officer every three hours, and avoid certain individuals he’s not allowed to associate with.

Digga D’s incarceration hasn’t stopped him from getting involved in rap beef, however, as he was recently dissed by Central Cee on “CC Freestyle.” Digga responded to the diss Instagram community page, reminding his longtime rival that he’s not Drake or Kendrick Lamar. “N***as like sneak dissing in the UK,” he wrote. “I shouldn’t even say n***as.” What do you think of Digga D pleading guilty to drug charges following his February arrest? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy Finds Inspiration In Bishop T.D. Jakes Sermon Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

May 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that Diddy’s life has become tremendously complicated in the past few months, as the mogul is currently at the center of a federal human trafficking investigation. Two of his homes were raided by Homeland Security in March, only furthering the chatter surrounding his ongoing lawsuits. Aside from trafficking, Diddy is also accused of sexual assault, physical abuse, and more.

While this would surely wreak havoc on anybody’s life, it looks like the Bad Boy Records founder is doing his best to keep it together. Today, he shared a post on Instagram which shows him and some loved ones spending time together at the beach. It featured a snippet from one of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ sermons, in which he speaks about remaining “steady in the storm.”

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Unfortunately for Diddy, however, this seems to have only added fuel to the fire. For those who don’t recall, Jakes has previously been accused of participating in “sex parties” at Diddy’s house, which he denies. In Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy, he also alleged to have “irrefutable evidence” that shows “how (Combs) planned to leverage his relationship with Bishop T.D. Jakes, to soften the impact on his public image of Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit.” Lil Rod’s lawsuit did not include any allegations of wrongdoing on Jakes’ part.

Social media users are now clowning Diddy for the post in The Shade Room‘s comments section, arguing that he picked the wrong bishop. “TD Jakes of all people,” one user says. “I Don’t Think He Realize Him & TD In The Same Boat,” another writes. What do you think of Diddy’s latest Instagram post? What about him using a snippet from one of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ sermons about remaining “steady in the storm”? Do you agree that he picked the wrong bishop? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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6ix9ine’s Florida Home Gets Raided By IRS Agents

April 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier today, some footage of what appeared to be 6ix9ine’s vehicles surfaced online, along with claims that they had been seized by officials. At the time, it was unconfirmed exactly why the vehicles were no longer in the rapper’s possession. A slip on his windshield, however, provided fans with plenty of clues. It stated that they were seized for “nonpayment of internal revenue taxes.”

This seems to check out, as new reports reveal that the IRS paid a visit to his Lake Worth, FL home today. According to TMZ, federal agents pulled up while 6ix9ine wasn’t home and seized several of his belongings. It remains unclear what, besides his vehicles, the agents confiscated. When asked for a statement on the debacle, his attorney Lance Lazzaro just told the outlet, “We are assessing the situation and will issue a statement at the appropriate time.”

6ix9ine’s Cars Seized By Federal Agents

6ix9ine’s Florida home was hit by IRS agents and multiple cars were reportedly seized due to unpaid taxes, TMZ reports.

One of the seized cars appears to have bullet holes on the drivers side window. pic.twitter.com/ouiUoFMIZY

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) April 17, 2024

The outlet reports that the rainbow-haired rapper isn’t currently in the States. Apparently, he’s still sorting out his legal issues in the Dominican Republic. A few months back, he was arrested for alleged assault after a recording studio run-in and was promptly released. Per the terms of his release, however, he was ordered to stay in the DR for at least six months. Another mandatory condition of his release was that he attend anger management classes. He appears to be doing that, albeit not enjoying it much.

As for what the MC’s been up to outside of his legal drama, he recently teased an upcoming collaboration with NBA YoungBoy. In a clip shared on social media in February, the two of them chatted about new music on a FaceTime call, though details of that have not yet been revealed. What do you think of IRS agents reportedly pulling up to 6ix9ine’s home to confiscate his belongings? What about them seizing his cars? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Jonathan Majors Goes To ESSENCE Fest Despite Legal Trouble

July 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is ending today, July 3rd, and has brought in some high-end celebrity appearances. One such attendee was Jonathan Majors, the Creed III and Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantamania actor. And while he was taking some time to enjoy the live music, it was interesting to see him out and about amidst his current legal issues. He went to the festival with his reported girlfriend, Harlem actress Meagan Good, but out of the spotlight, he and his team are working to get his name cleared from a number of criminal and civil allegations.

Jonathan Majors was arrested back in March after allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend, the British dancer Grace Jabarri. This was in New York City, at Majors’ apartment. In opposition, Majors’ legal team continues to cooperate and release evidence to support claims that he’s allegedly the target of racial profiling by the NYPD and that Jabarri made allegedly false accusations. And if that wasn’t messy enough, more people have come forward since the incident to say they were abused by Majors as well.

What’s Next For Jonathan Majors?

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At the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans, Majors was seen in multiple photo ops. One was in a crowd of people with Al Sharpton, the famed activist. He also was in a photo with Meagan Good, in which Majors seems caught off-guard while Good smiles brightly. The cameo is solid publicity, especially as he tries to rehab his public image while in a sea of allegations.

Crew members on his films have come out to claim they’ve been allegedly victimized by Majors. This was due to the actor’s supposed “violent” and “intimidating” behavior, as reported by Rolling Stone Magazine. In Majors’ most recent movie, the critically acclaimed Magazine Dreams, crew members avoided Jonathan Majors due to his overtly dedicated method acting. And while some method actors can be difficult to deal with, rarely are they rude or violent towards the crew. (Which is what multiple people are accusing Majors of allegedly doing.) Even though he’s living life up at ESSENCE Fest, Majors will have to face a different kind of music soon.

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Tasha K Offers Sarcasm-Filled Apology To Cardi B Fans

June 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The longstanding beef between Tasha K and Cardi B has no end in sight, whether because of them or because of fans. Moreover, blogger and pop culture influencer probably dealt with a lot of hate from the standom following their legal battle- and clearly still does. However, in her most recent Instagram post, she suggested that they are ridiculously blaming her for a lack of a new album from the Bronx MC. Furthermore, Tasha expressed as such in a sarcastic and mocking apology directed specifically at supporters of Cardi’s music. In it, she also spoke on a wealth of other issues that might be affecting her slow return to full-length projects.

“I wanna send a sincere apology out to #bardigang,” Tasha K wrote. “It’s my facultas to why y’all don’t have a 2nd album. She’s been in court with me for 6 years distracted from her purpose. Now going on 7. Atlantic is broke and won’t help pay for a 2nd album, offset in court fighting to release an album and my sis-in-law sold her rights to her catalog off too early in her career. Now there is no money to produce the album. She is constantly taking car insurance ads to keep the lights on and pay lawyers to continue to chase me down for money I don’t have.

Tasha K’s Hilarious Message For Cardi B Fans

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“I’m so sorry for distracting yall queen!” Tasha K continued. “Between me & the surgeons we owe y’all a huge apology. Atlantic refuses to give her any money to produce a second album because they took such a loss on her first album that she is now stating to promote 6 years later. Again, I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault. But if you want music, real consistent music, please stream #barbieworld this Friday. #icespice is from where she is from and can give y’all the music y’all need instead of her giving yall a #TashaKalbum.”

Of course, her last statements are ironic considering that Nicki Minaj, who’s dropping “Barbie World” with Ice Spice this week, hasn’t dropped in a while either, though that will change soon. Regardless, the “Tomorrow 2” hitmaker is in a similar situation, so we’ll see how that fuels the fans if both artists drop in 2023. Let us know what you think of this loaded apology down in the comments below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Tasha K and Cardi B.

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Ne-Yo Owes $3M To The IRS Due To Back Taxes

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo — who began his career way back in 1998 — should know by now how to play the money game. With his latest hot water situation with the Internal Revenue Service, that does not seem to be the case. The rapper owes over $3 million in back taxes to the IRS, according to RadarOnline-obtained documents. The actual number is $3,166,811.68 and this debt is for the year 2020. Seems like COVID-19 discombobulated Ne-Yo.

Born Shaffer Chimere Smith, he and his ex-wife, Crystal Renay, are no strangers when it comes to owing money and not paying on time. Crowe Custom Countertops did work on a property the former couple owns in Alpharetta, GA. Ne-Yo did not pay them for their work, and the company issued a lien to him and Renay. The duo also had a lien of $4,000.00 for taxes owed to the City of Atlanta. As for the divorce settlement between the two, Ne-Yo had to pay Renay $1.6 million, gave her one of their four Georgia properties, covered $20k in moving expenses, and bought her a car in the $150k range.

Ne-Yo’s Continued Financial Woes

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 11: Ne-Yo In Concert at The Hard Rock Hotel Times Square on May 11, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Unfortunately, Ne-Yo is used to forking over large sums of money. He and Crystal Renay have three kids together. From the divorce, that means $12k in monthly child support, as well as school expenses. Plus, he pays her $5k in alimony for the next three years. Overall, this was an expensive relationship, but not the only one for the R&B artist. He made his ex-girlfriend, Sade Bagnerise, do a paternity test for one of their alleged children. He’s also looking for child support after the DNA test. (Ne-Yo is the biological father of their first child, but he’s unsure about their second child.)

This begs the question: Does Ne-Yo make music anymore, or is he spending all of his time in the courtroom? Allegedly, he’s “down to date fans,” but who would race towards this many red flags should be tested for mental health purposes. Lately, he appeared on the British version of The Masked Singer as Badger and finished runner-up to Joss Stone. Motown Records released his latest album, 2022’s Self Explanatory.

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Soulja Boy’s Ex Testifies About Alleged Abuse In Civil Trial

April 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Soulja Boy has found himself in more hot water as his ex-girlfriend testifies about the alleged abuse from the rapper in 2019. She also revealed photos of her injuries. Although Soulja Boy is known for his outrageous antics. From taking credit as the pioneer for just about anything, to saying Drake stole his entire flow word for word bar for bar, there’s never a dull moment with Big Draco. However, this situation takes the entire cake. Kayla Meyers, Soulja’s ex, showcased her injuries to the court as evidence for the alleged attack at a party in February 2019.

Although, this isn’t the first time Meyers sued the “Crank Dat” rapper. She previously filed a lawsuit against Soulja Boy (DeAndre Cortez Way) and his assistant, Tevin Anderson for sexual battery. The alleged assault and kidnapping occurred at Soulja Boy’s Malibu home, reportedly lasting six hours. As Meyers was leaving, an argument ensued between her and one of Soulja’s assistants. Moreover, she reports that she was knocked on the ground and kicked in the stomach. The artist allegedly then proceeds to tell her she was going to die as he held a “large” gun to her head.

Soulja Boy’s Ex Testifies In Civil Suit

Soulja Boy performs at halftime of a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on March 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Not only that, the rapper then allegedly directed a different assistant to tie her up with duct tape and shower her to clean her up from the beating. According to the lawsuit, Soulja allowed Meyers to leave at 8 a.m. He also supposedly remarked: “Now get this bitch outta here before I knock her down the stairs.” According to Radar Online, Meyers also showed text and DMs allegedly sent to her by the SODMG founder. Although, no further details were available on this matter.

However, in the past Big Draco was never criminally charged for the assault. Although, weapons were found in his home, which violated his probation. He was denied any wrongdoing as well as blaming a third party for Meyer’s injuries. The news of the civil trial after Soulja made headlines after making violent threats towards New Jersey fans. This was after fans from the Garden State said they would take $250 in food stamps over dinner with him. Despite the lack of criminal charges against Soulja Boy, the civil trial highlights some serious allegations. Let us know what you think about all of this in the comments below.

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Ja Morant Sues Accuser

April 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ja Morant will be taking legal action against the accuser, alleging assault against him. Morant was accused of assault by a high school student last summer. The student claims Morant assaulted him over an argument that broke out during a pick-up game of basketball. Morant now claims that the student is lying about what really happened during the alleged confrontation. The Grizzlies star is now claiming he was the victim of being threatened during the incident.

In court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, “Morant acknowledged getting into a tiff with H.S. basketball star Joshua Holloway during the July 26 game at his home in Memphis, but says Holloway was the aggressor in the situation.” Morant also claims that Holloway threatened him with an act of gun violence. Including that others at the scene also heard this alleged threat. This past year Morant has been in the news for a couple of unsettling headlines. The star guard has had his life thrown into the public eye.

Ja Morant Seeking Truth In Assault Case

Ja Morant is countersuing the teenager who says he was assaulted by the NBA star … claiming the guy is lying about their July 2022 pickup basketball altercation — alleging he’s the one who was actually threatened during the incident. https://t.co/GE1jwSYzly

— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) April 13, 2023

Earlier this year, Morant was suspended by the NBA after the Memphis star shared a photo of himself brandishing a gun at an adult entertainment establishment. Morant was seen holding the weapon in a since-deleted Instagram story. Following that incident, photos were released showing Morant’s appearance inside the Denver nightclub. In the time after the incident, Morant has discussed how he is trying to change the way he conducts his life off the court. Morant has even taken part in public interviews to discuss his image and the understanding of his actions off the court.

Morant doesn’t want to be remembered as someone whose off-the-court troubles plagued his career. However, it seems Morant’s alleged assault issues are from over. But Morant will have a lot on his plate during this time. As the Grizzlies will begin their playoff season this weekend with the Los Angeles Lakers. The truth will soon be released on the incident regarding Ja Morant last summer. But for now, the story is far from over. For the latest news regarding this legal issue with Morant, keep it right here at HNHH.