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Tory Lanez Lawyers Says Tory Hoped The Judge ‘Would Have Shown Mercy’

August 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

This week Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in state prison following his conviction for shooting Houston rapper Megan the Stallion. Lanez was found guilty on gun possession charges and now his lawyer is saying his client feels low and is having a hard time processing the sentence.

TMZ reports:

Tory’s defense attorney, Jose Baez, tells TMZ his client is feeling pretty low right now after having the book thrown at him. We’re told Tory is having a hard time processing the sentence, but Baez also says despite that … Tory’s made it clear to him he’s going to remain strong and deal with his time behind bars as best as he can.

Jose says Tory is leaning on his faith in God, the support of his friends/family and the indignation his supporters around the world are expressing — many of whom are loudly lamenting the stiff punishment.

Baez says Tory was hoping the judge would show mercy — especially with the number of people who went to bat for him in court, including some celebs. We’re told the reason there’s so much outcry for Tory is because he was genuinely loved in the community … as he’d done a lot to give back over the years.

In the meantime, Baez insists an appeal is coming.

Thoughts?

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Tory Lanez’s Mindset Revealed Amid 10-Year Prison Sentence

August 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tory Lanez was recently sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Overall, this was a case that a lot of people had their eyes on. Although many were split on the outcome, Tory’s conviction pretty well put an end to a lot of speculation. On Tuesday, the sentence officially came down, and while some feel it is harsh, others think it is completely just. Either way, there is a lot of fallout from this case. For instance, fans are curious as to how Tory must be feeling right now.

According to TMZ, his lawyer Jose Baez was very honest about the situation while speaking to reporters. As Baez explains, Lanez feels “low” and that all of this has been difficult for him to process. Moreover, Lanez is noting that he wants to be strong throughout all of this. He is going to be looking toward religion during this time. Additionally, he plans to accept any help from his family, as well as the kind of words of those who are still fans of his.

Tory Lanez Post-Sentence

Overall, it is going to be a difficult situation for Tory. However, he did get a bit of good news last night. A year has already been shaved off of his sentence for time served. This means the last year he spent in prison will not be for nothing. Regardless, there is still a long road ahead as just under a decade is still a very long time. Some fans remain hopeful that he will be out much sooner on good behavior. However, these kinds of things can be extremely unpredictable.

Tory Lanez and his 10-year prison sentence remain a developing story. Having said that, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments section down below. We will always make sure to keep you informed.

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Jeezy Recalls Having “Suicidal Thoughts” For A “Brief Moment”

August 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jeezy says that he went through a “brief moment” he considered suicide while attending a Youth Challenge program in Fort Stewart, Georgia. He discussed the period from his life while speaking with PEOPLE. The interview comes amid of the release of his new memoir, Adversity For Sale.

“You’re basically in the Marines or the Army and people are telling you what to do. You gotta shine your boots,” the Atlanta rapper recalled. “I don’t know about anybody else [but] I’m just not good at being told what to do. And I’m coming from a place where I’m basically a boss. But maybe a few weeks in I’m like, ‘Hold up, I’m working out.’ It taught me structure. And it took me out of the environment that I was in for me to become even more focused than I was because I thought I was focused, but I really wasn’t. I didn’t have a plan. I just was going through the motions.”

Jeezy In Concert

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 25: Young Jeezy performs at Jeezy Presents. TM101: 10 year anniversay concert at The Fox Theatre on July 25, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

From there, Jeezy continued: I remember standing there and saying to myself: ‘Man, if you go back home and you don’t figure this out. Because I don’t want to end up like my friends.’ My friends became junkies and they were getting killed and all these things. So it was all this stuff in my head. I just remember standing there and it was for a brief moment, I would say at least about 10 minutes, I actually contemplated jumping in the water. I had never had suicidal thoughts, but I [thought], ‘Well, shit, if I just jump in the water, I ain’t gotta deal with this, I ain’t gotta go back home, I gotta do none of these things.’”

Jeezy has been speaking with numerous outlets about the book in recent weeks, including Good Morning America as well as Rap Radar, among others. He says that his goal is to inspire his fans to fight through adversity and achieve their dreams. Adversity For Sale is available now.

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Teen Arrested in the Murder of O’Shae Sibley, Charged with Hate Crime

August 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Beyoncé Tributes O'Shae Sibley, Who Died After Being Attacked While Dancing to 'Renaissance' Album

A suspect has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of O’Shae Sibley, who was killed after an attack at a gas station as he danced to Beyoncé’s Renaissance album.

According to the New York Police Department, the suspect is a teenager who has been charged with second-degree murder. The incident has also been labeled a hate crime.

Beyonce recently paid tribute to Sibley, honoring the late dancer with a tribute on her website, writing: “REST IN POWER O’SHEA SIBLEY.”

O’Shae Sibley was dancing at one of the gas pumps when he was approached by several men who said his dancing offended their Muslim faith.

Sibley was with a group of friends who were all shirtless and wearing swimsuit or shorts on one of the hottest nights in July. The Muslim men believed Sibley was wearing pink boxer shorts.

The suspects allegedly shouted anti-gay slurs at Sibley and his friends. “They were saying, ‘Oh, we’re Muslim, so don’t do this in front of me,” a witness said.

“From that I think it looks like a hate crime,” he added. “This guy was dancing in underwear and the suspect was like ‘Why are you dancing in your underwear?’”

The witness said the victim and his friends began arguing with the suspects. One of the Muslim men started recording on his cell phone.

The witness said the man recording the victim walked away through the parking lot. But Sibley chased after him and was stabbed by the man.

Sibley suffered a stab wound to the abdomen and left a trail of blood behind him as he staggered along the sidewalk before collapsing.

He was taken to Maimonides Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Sibley was well known in the ballroom community, CBS News reports.

The witness believes the suspect was motivated by homophobia. “Obviously, they are gay and if they are dancing that’s the problem they had,” he said.

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect.

Watch the video below.

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[WATCH] Fans Record Kodak Black Being Rushed Into The Hospital

August 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Viral video of Kodak Black being rushed to the hospital this week, left fans worried about the Florida rapper.

In a video posted on TikTok by the user @ashmillenarian on Thursday night (August 3), the Florida rapper could be seen being wheeled into a Broward Health hospital in Broward County, Florida.

Kodak Black was lying on a stretcher with one of his arms across his face as paramedics brought him into the hospital. A group of people can be seen recording on their phones.

The person who posted the video wrote, “Y’all pray for Kodak” on the clip, along with, “#OD #KodakBlack #Prayers #Fyp #BrowardHealth” in the caption.

The incident comes after fans showed concern for Kodak Black’s health after he was seen slurring his words and behaving erratically on Instagram Live in June.

Watch the video below.

@ashmillenarian

#OD #KodakBlack #Prayers #Fyp #BrowardHealth

♬ i am the reaper – Kizzy

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Boosie Badazz Checks Himself Into Anger Management: “I Gotta Take Accountability”

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz recently took to social media to reveal that he’s signed himself up for anger management classes. The 40-year-old shared the news on Instagram, writing, “TODAY I WENT N CHECKED MYSELF INTO ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES I DIDNT WANT TO GO TO A CLASS WITH OTHER PEOPLE I GUESS CAUSE MY PRIDE N THATS ANOTHER THING HE SAY I NEED TO WORK ON LOL BUT MY EXPECTATIONS GOT ME MESSED [Up Emoji] GREAT SESSION.”

He also shared a clip discussing how the first session went. The rapper describes exploring what the root cause of his anger is. He reveals that he’s learned it lies in his expectations. “I expect so much out people bruh,” Boosie says. “Who never showed me loyalty, who never showed me none of that bro. So I gotta take accountability for that.“

Boosie Badazz Says His “Expectations” Are At The Root Of His Anger

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Fans have routinely watched Boosie get heated online, whether it be about snitches, social media, or something else. Lately, he’s gone back and forth with Wack 100 about Kodak Black’s collab with 6ix9ine. He also got into some public beef with his own daughter last month. For now, followers are just glad that he’s taking steps toward self-improvement, and are mostly rooting for the father of eight. With that being said, Boosie’s also landed himself in a bit of hot water recently for some comments he made about his son.

He described the 14-year-old as “fine” and “mature,” in a Tweet, which raised some eyebrows. Various social media users called him out, claiming that the rapper was “sexualizing” the child. Others questioned Boosie’s decision to allow the boy to go to Sexyy Red’s music video shoot. “HE ASK CAN HE GO TO @sexyyred VIDEO SHOOT N CHECK OUT THE GIRLS. my response: F***ING RIGHT YOU CAN N DO YO S**T!!” he wrote. Some users, however, came to the “proud daddy’s” defense, claiming that his age may have impacted the language he chose to use.

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Method Man Opens Up About PTSD And His Mental Health

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Method Man’s career in the corners of hip-hop is one to remember. From being a key member of the Wu-Tang Clan to developing an extensive solo career, he really has done it all. However, there is a vast amount of celebrities from all different paths that have difficulty conquering their personal health. Most of them are kept under lock and key and for good reason. But, in this case, Method Man wanted to be transparent about his arduous trek to feel well again.

Other artists featured in this piece were Ludacris, Common, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, and Wiz Khalifa. The interview was conducted with Men’s Health on August 1, and Method Man wanted to be as open as possible. Specifically focusing on the biggest part of his career during the 90s and early 2000s, the years of the Wu-Tang Clan. The meteoric rise to fame was so much for Method Man at the time, that he really did not take it as seriously as he should have. “It went from this childhood joy to this euphoric feeling of celebrity to feeling inadequate and not good enough,” he said.

Taking Accountability

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What brought Method Man’s confidence and happiness back was becoming liable for what he could control. “What can I control? That’s what I did; I took control after that. I stopped valuing other people’s opinions, and instead of being my biggest critic, I became my biggest fan,” he explained. Other methods he experimented with were late gym sessions to aid in his fight with insomnia which lasted 18 months. All in all, he is in a better place, saying “Show that you love yourself. That’s all I’ve been doing. What people see now is just happiness.”

Why do you think so many celebrities struggle with mental health? What are your thoughts on Method Man and how he handled his situations throughout his career? We always want to hear what you have to say down in the comments section. Be sure to follow HNHH for everything Method Man and music-related news.

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Beyonce Pays Tribute To Brooklyn Dancer Slain After He Was Voguing To Her Song

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Beyonce recently paid tribute to a ballroom dancer who was fatally stabbed while voguing to her song at a Brooklyn gas station.

Friends say the beloved dancer O’Shae Sibley, 28, was fatally stabbed at a gas station with friends while he was ‘voguing’ to a Beyonce song.
Sibley was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Beyonce honored the late dancer with a tribute on her website, writing: “REST IN POWER O’SHEA SIBLEY.”