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Diddy Sued For Sex Trafficking By Ex-Adult Entertainer: What We Know

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In a shocking and disturbing lawsuit, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faces allegations of sex trafficking and coercion by former adult entertainer Adria English, known by her stage name Omunique, TMZ reports. English’s claims, spanning from alleged grooming to forced sexual encounters, have sent ripples through the entertainment industry. The lawsuit also implicates several other individuals, including Jacob “the Jeweler” Arabov and Tamiko Thomas. Here is a detailed breakdown of the allegations and the lawsuit.

Initial Encounter With Diddy

diddy faces a new lawsuit — ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 03: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Black Tie Affair For Quality Control’s CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas at Fox Theater on June 02, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Adria English alleges that she first met Diddy around 2004 when her boyfriend was auditioning for a modeling job with Diddy’s Sean John fashion line. According to the lawsuit, things took a dark turn almost immediately. English claims that Diddy asked her boyfriend and another model to perform oral sex on him to secure the job. Though her boyfriend refused, he was later offered the job on the condition that Adria work as a “go-go dancer” at Diddy’s famous white party in the Hamptons.

Participation In Diddy’s Parties

Diddy's White Party — Sean “Diddy” Combs during Sean “Diddy” Combs White Party – Arrivals – August 1, 2006 at St Tropez in St Tropez, France. (Photo by Stuart Morton/WireImage for MAC Cosmetics)

English agreed to work at Diddy’s party during Labor Day weekend in 2004, and photos included in the lawsuit show her presence there. She claims that she subsequently worked at multiple Diddy-hosted events, where she was often encouraged to consume alcohol laced with narcotics like ecstasy and flirt with guests. Initially, she did not engage in sexual activities with the guests, but English alleges that Diddy groomed her over time to become involved in sex trafficking.

Allegations Of Forced Sexual Encounters

diddy and jacob the jeweler — NEW YORK – DECEMBER 13: Designer Jacob “The Jeweler” Arabou and Hip Hop Artist Sean “P Diddy” Combs attend the opening party for Jacob & Co. Flagship Boutique on December 13, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images)

The lawsuit details a particularly harrowing incident involving Jacob Arabov, known as “Jacob the Jeweler,” the owner of Jacob & Co. English claims that Diddy coerced her into having forced sexual intercourse with Arabov during one of his parties. After the alleged assault, Diddy reportedly paid her an additional $1,000 beyond her usual compensation. English states that Diddy personally congratulated her for complying with his demands, reinforcing the coercive environment she describes.

Following the incident with Jacob Arabov, English alleges that the situation worsened. She claims she was “passed off” to other guests at Diddy’s parties, leading to repeated sexual assaults. The lawsuit also names Tamiko Thomas, accusing her of facilitating Diddy’s sex trafficking operation, comparing her role to that of Ghislaine Maxwell in Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious trafficking network. English asserts that Thomas played a crucial part in her exploitation.

Broken Promises & Threats

In addition to the physical and emotional abuse, English alleges that Diddy made empty promises to advance her career. She claims he offered to help her join a girl group and enter the music industry, but these promises were accompanied by threats to blackball her and her boyfriend from the industry if they did not comply with his demands. English eventually managed to escape and return to California in 2009, but she believes Diddy retaliated by blackballing her and her boyfriend, hindering their careers.

Adria English’s lawsuit highlights the severe emotional trauma she has endured due to the alleged sex trafficking. She cites intimacy issues and painful memories as ongoing consequences of the abuse. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and names several defendants, including Diddy, Bad Boy Entertainment, Tamiko Thomas, and Jacob the Jeweler.

Conclusion

As these allegations come to light, they underscore the need for accountability and justice within the entertainment industry. The accusations against Diddy and his associates are serious and demand thorough investigation. The outcome of this lawsuit will be closely watched, as it could have significant implications for the individuals involved and the broader fight against exploitation and abuse in celebrity circles.

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Kendrick Lamar Strikes A Pose For New Chanel Ad As Fans Eagerly Await “Not Like Us” Music Video

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Whenever you see Kendrick Lamar pop out (rarely) at public events, there’s a good chance that he’s going to be rocking some Chanel. He’s already done a couple of ads, partnerships, and style collabs with the company, so it’s no surprise that he’s featured in another ad, posing casually with a black-and-white-striped shirt, pants, and a double-C beanie. Mr. Morale can wear whatever he wants: the real issue is something that a Twitter user replied under the post below. “Bro doing everything but dropping the music video,” they wrote in reference to the highly anticipated visuals for “Not Like Us.”

The West Coast-championing Drake diss is still at the top of the game, whether commercially, culturally, or critically. Some new photos from the upcoming music video see Kendrick Lamar bashing an OVO piñata, standing by his TDE brethren, and joining his wife Whitney Alford and their two children. This was the snapshot that really caught fans’ attention considering all the allegations that Drizzy made about Whitney and K.Dot’s family as a whole. Those were the main pieces of ammo against Kendrick, and it seems like he’s letting a picture speak a thousand words as his response to them.

Kendrick Lamar For Chanel

Elsewhere, the hip-hop community is keeping busy by debating who won between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, something we’ll probably do until the end of time. “Kendrick won the battle. I mean, come on,” LL Cool J expressed during a recent interview with Hot 97‘s TT Torrez. “That’s obvious. That’s a no-brainer. And listen, I like Drake. I love his music, he’s a cool dude. We don’t know each other but I like his music. I’m happy for him and everything. Kendrick… that might have been a bad choice. I like him but Kendrick did his thing.

“It was great for hip-hop culture, don’t get it twisted,” LL Cool J continued concerning Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s battle. “Both of their names will be etched in history because of it. Even us just talking about it now is etching it into history. Both of them are super talented, they both did great. It ain’t like Drake completely and utterly played himself.”

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Diddy Reportedly Facing Criminal Investigation In New York From Federal Grand Jury

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It looks like the Diddy scandal is about to get a whole lot scarier for the Bad Boy mogul, as a federal indictment could reportedly be closing in. Moreover, two sources allegedly confirmed to NBC News that a federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York is officially involved in a criminal investigation into him and hearing evidence on the matter. While the specific goal, motive, and considerations behind this probe remain a mystery at press time, authorities notified Sean Combs and his legal team of this development last week. Per NBC, this still doesn’t indicate whether or not an indictment will arrive soon.

Furthermore, there’s still a possibility that this criminal investigation doesn’t complete the case, and we might have to wait longer to see what becomes of Diddy in the legal system. This probe is taking place three months after federal raids on his Miami and L.A. properties on multiple accusations and lawsuits alleging sexual assault, abuse, and sex trafficking. The latest of these suits comes from Adria English, who claims Puff Daddy groomed her into sex trafficking work after 2004. She also claimed that he tried to coerce her then-partner into oral sex, included Tamiko Thomas as a defendant for allegedly organizing the sex trafficking ring, and other abhorrent allegations.

Diddy Reportedly Subject To Criminal Investigation

Exclusive: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ legal team has been notified by federal authorities that he is a subject of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to two sources familiar with Combs’ ongoing legal troubles. https://t.co/VacR6rjmMw

— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 3, 2024

With this whirlwind in mind, it’s no surprise that Diddy recently put his $70 million Los Angeles mansion up for sale recently. The actual details around a potential indictment are still a mystery, and it could still take longer to manifest. Maybe the court chose to gather as much evidence as possible and see how the fallout from other developments changes things. Either way, he’s got a lot to handle.

Meanwhile, Diddy recently went white water rafting in Wyoming, so at least he’s taking his mind off things… or trying to, anyway. We can’t imagine how difficult this scandal must be for the Combs family, regardless of the truth of these allegations. But it’s much more important to get to the bottom of them for the sake of countless other affected families, and it seems like we’re getting closer to that. All that’s left is to wait and see.

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Cardo Claims That He’s Finishing Up Work On Playboi Carti’s Album

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Playboi Carti is the most mysterious man in hip-hop. Yes, Kendrick Lamar is extremely secretive about his release schedule, but Parti like to keep fans waiting for years. He’s been teasing the release of his third album, tentatively titled MUSIC, since 2021. If we’re to take producer Cardo at his word, however, the wait for new Carti is almost over. Cardo recently talked about the recording process for the album, and claimed that it was nearing an end.

Cardo recorded himself talking about his upcoming plans on July 3. The producer revealed that he was going to Atlanta to “finish up” Playboi Carti’s anticipated album. The other person in the room asks how the recording process has been going, and Cardo admits that it hasn’t been easy. “I don’t know, man,” he explains. “It’s been going crazy. That’s all I know… In a good way. It’s been crazy fun.” He noted that he’s unaware of what Carti will do at a given time. He could drop a song that Cardo produced at random, or it will never see the light of day.

Cardo Has Been Working On The Album For Four Years

The real kicker came when Cardo was asked how long he’d been working on the album. “For like four years,” he revealed. “Me and him have been working on this album for a good four years.” The timeline adds up with regards to the album’s announcement. It’s also humorous to know that people in Playboi Carti’s inner-circle are just as unsure of what he will do as the fans. Cardo has known Carti for almost a decade, and their collaborations have been consistently strong. The producer spoke on their unique chemistry during a Billboard interview in April.

Cardo hesitated to get too specific about their process, but he did say that him and Carti are musically aligned most of the time. “That’s my little brother, man,” the producer gushed. “Just being around him, the young one, you know, and gaining some kind of different kind of energy and inspiration from what he’s doing. Seeing what levels he’s going on. It kind of gives me an idea of what levels I should just keep going. That’s how we’re creating all these fun records.” We hope, for Cardo’s sake and the fan’s, that the album drops soon.

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NAV And Metro Boomin Tease Collaborative Album Coming Soon

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

NAV and Metro Boomin are workhorses. They are constantly touring, recording, or planning their next album. It’s obviously benefited them. Both artists have risen in popularity over the last decade. Metro, in particular, has become the most sought-out producer in hip-hop. NAV and Metro Boomin recently talked about their tireless recording process. In the midst of talking shop, these two hinted at the possibility of another collaborative album.

The whole thing came about due to a NAV question. He asked Metro Boomin whether he was going to take a break after recording two consecutive albums with Future. The producer said that the opposite was true. “Nah, [I’m ready to keep] going,” he explained. “I’m a producer and it’s not the same as an artist who might burnt out with a specific style or their voice.” The money quote then arrived. Metro compared working with Future to working with NAV on an album. An album, seemingly, that fans have not yet heard. “I could do an album with Future,” Metro asserted. “And it’s not going to sound like my album with NAV.”

NAV And Metro Boomin Dropped A Collab Tape In 2017

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The cherry on top was Metro Boomin claiming that he always has something that he’s working on. The fact that Metro and NAV alluded to an album, and are even interviewing each other, suggests that there is something in the works. There’s also the fact that the producer and rapper have worked together in the past. They collaborated on the 2017 mixtape Perfect Timing. Both artists were still on the rise when the tape dropped, and it boosted their respective profiles.

There’s also the Drake-shaped elephant in the room. Metro Boomin and NAV were pitted against Drake during the recent hip-hop civil war. Metro spearheaded the war with “Like That,” and NAV caught a stray shot in the Drake diss “Family Matters.” Both artists are bonded by their dislike for the 6 God, and have made a point of working with artists who feel the same way. Metro Boomin linked up with Kendrick Lamar and NAV was photographed in the studio with Pharrell Williams. Maybe there are more subliminals aimed at Drake on this hypothetical album.

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Kendrick Lamar Bashes OVO Piñata In First Look At “Not Like Us” Video

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake better gear up. “Not Like Us” already topped the Billboard Hot 100. It already went viral and spawned a dozen viral videos. It also served as the theme song for Kendrick Lamar’s iconic “Pop Out” show on Juneteenth. Now, the music video is incoming. Lamar has yet to give fans a proper release date, but he has dropped off some teaser images. They are, unsurprisingly, perfect. They set just the right tone for the song, while at the same time mocking Drake in new and unexpected ways.

The most focused bit of mockery comes in the form of an OVO piñata. One of the four teaser photos that dropped sees Kendrick Lamar bashing a piñata shaped like Drake’s signature owl logo. There’s not a lot of subtly in the photo, but it’s definitely effective. In case the point of the photo was lost, it comes with a disclaimer at the bottom. The disclaimer reads, quite dryly: “No OVOH*es were harmed in the making of this video.” It’s not hard to imagine all of the memes and gifs that are going to be made from the “Not Like Us” video once it drops.

Kendrick Lamar Reunites Black Hippy In The Music Video

The other photos also provide intriguing insight into the music video. Kendrick Lamar’s fiancee, Whitney Alford, appears alongside the rapper and their children. Lamar also calls on the entire TDE roster to show support. Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul are flanking their Black Hippy brethren. There are also cameos by Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and Punch, proving that their relationship with Lamar is still strong. Other images are a bit more abstract, and will likely make more sense in the context of the music video. This is especially notable in the photo of Lamar sitting in a white room, surrounded by people with face paint on.

The body blows just keep coming for Drake. Not only has the Toronto rapper has to sit by and watch Dot take a victory lap, but his recent releases have faltered commercially. Much was made of Drake’s collabs with Camila Cabello, but they debuted to meager numbers on the Billboard charts. “Hot Uptown,” the big single from Cabello’s new album, debuted at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100. For an artist like Drake, who holds multiple chart records, this is bad. “Not Like Us,” meanwhile, is still holding down the number three spot.

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Megan Thee Stallion Sent Flowers To USA Gymnast Jordan Chiles And Wished Her Luck At The ‘AHH-lympics’

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion has embraced WNBA stars like Angel Reese and Natasha Cloud during her Hot Girl Summer Tour, and she just bestowed Hot Girl honors upon another athlete.

Over the weekend, gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera punched their tickets to represent the United States at the fast-approaching 2024 Paris Olympics. Chiles celebrated her qualification with a shout-out to Megan Thee Stallion, saying, “Megan, I’m going to the ‘Ahh’ Olympics!” Meg reposted the video on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “my girllll [four blue heart emojis].”

But that wasn’t the extent of her support.

On Wednesday, July 3, Chiles posted a video to her Instagram Story showing that Megan Thee Stallion had sent her a bouquet of flowers along with a message card reading, “Congratulations on qualifying for the AHH-lympics! Very excited to watch you shine in Paris and represent for all the Hot Girls!”

Chiles wrote atop the video, “@theestallion I’m literally crying [two crying emojis] friend thank you so much these flowers are so beautiful!!!”

my girllll https://t.co/NCGUIdBjuB

— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) July 2, 2024

Omg Megan Thee Stallion sent Jo flowers pic.twitter.com/lG3b8tiGfc

— jordan (@chileschuso) July 4, 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony is scheduled for July 26, and the Summer Games will take place in several venues around Paris until August 11. See the full schedule here.

Kendrick Lamar’s Fiancée Whitney Alford Will Appear In “Not Like Us” Video

July 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar is really building up the anticipation. The rapper played “Not Like Us” five times during his “Pop Out” show on Juneteenth. He followed that staggering performance with a music video shoot in Compton. An official release date for the “Not Like Us” video has not yet been announced. That said, the rapper has blessed us with teaser photos from the anticipated video. Some of them are predictable, like the crowd shots of Compton citizens. Others, however, are a bit more surprising.

One of the most striking photos released in relation to the video is Kendrick Lamar and his family. The rapper can be seen posing alongside his fiancee, Whitney Alford, and their two children. All four of them are staring into the camera. It’s a pose that evokes the artwork for To Pimp a Butterfly or the collector’s edition of DAMN, given the stark, black-and-white color scheme. Those who have been following the K. Dot and Drake beef, however, know that Alford’s presence is huge. Drake accused Lamar of abusing his fiancee and being estranged from his family on “Family Matters.” He also alleged that Lamar’s son was actually fathered by his manager, Dave Free.

Kendrick Lamar’s Kids Also Appear In The Teaser Photos

Whitney Alford has not commented on these accusations. She has, however, shown support for Kendrick Lamar since the beef “ended.” Alford attended the aforementioned “Pop Out” show. She was spotted in the audience alongside her two children. She also, famously, provided narration for Lamar on the 2022 double album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers. The rapper delved into his various failings as a partner on the album, especially when it came to infidelities. Alford and Lamar have not aired out their current situation via social media, so it’s unclear what their current dynamic is.

Alford’s presence, however, does step on what Drake was trying to achieve with his diss tracks. The 6 God clearly wanted to paint a picture of Kendrick Lamar as being a bad partner and father. The fact that his entire family is on hand, and appearing in the “Not Like Us” music video, though, takes the wind out of whatever was left in the “Family Matters” sails. Behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot also suggests that Lamar called on his former TDE label mates to make cameos. He’s bringing everybody to this party, it seems.

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Kendrick Lamar Smacks An Owl Piñata In A New Photo Teasing His ‘Not Like Us’ Video

July 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

kendrick lamar The Pop Out ‚Äì Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch — Getty Image

Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth concert The Pop Out — Ken & Friends was epic for several reasons, but the universally agreed upon highlight was Lamar’s decision to end his 23-song set by performing “Not Like Us” five consecutive times (plus an instrumental version as he exited the Kia Forum stage). “Not Like Us” is one of Lamar’s Drake diss tracks from the spring and perhaps the most popular, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and infiltrating unlikely corners of society.

Last week, Lamar filmed his forthcoming “Not Like Us” video in his hometown Compton, California. The highly anticipated video does not have a firm release date, but the internet is rumbling.

On Wednesday night, July 3, photos began circulating on social media teasing Lamar’s “Not Like Us” video, including a shot of Lamar obliterating an owl piñata with the message, “DISCLAIMER: NO OVH*ES WERE HARMED DURING THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO” — a reference to the “Not Like Us” bridge mocking Drake’s OVO. There is also a photo of Lamar posing alongside Whitney Alford, his longtime partner, and their two children.

Kendrick Lamar in the “Not Like Us” music video.

Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/HMoGWgzAAS

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 4, 2024

KENDRICK LAMAR

“NOT LIKE US” (MUSIC VIDEO)

COMING SOON pic.twitter.com/Jc3OXzimbY

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) July 4, 2024

It appears that Kendrick Lamar’s family will be featured in the “Not Like Us” video. pic.twitter.com/xIuOlxX8K0

— Brooklyn White-Grier (@brooklynrwhite) July 4, 2024

Earlier this week, an “Us” billboard from The Pop Out popped up in Inglewood, California, using a photo of Lamar on stage with everyone he brought together for what he called an “emotional” night.

Kendrick Lamar Pop Out billboard spotted in Inglewood: “Us” pic.twitter.com/zOIamchu4q

— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) July 3, 2024

Yung Joc Apologizes To Megan Thee Stallion After Publicly Doubting Her

July 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion was put through the ringer during her legal battle against Tory Lanez. Many believed that she was making false accusations against the R&B singer. These same people went after her publicly, and predicted that Lanez would prevail. Obviously, that did not happen. Lanez was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in prison for shooting Megan in the foot. Megan Thee Stallion was vindicated, and several people have come forward to issue an apology. Yung Joc is the latest.

Yung Joc went on Streetz Morning Takeover to make his apology official. He told the hosts that he was wrong for doubting Megan Thee Stallion. “I apologize for not supporting you in your moment and believing in the whole situation with you and Tory Lanez,” he stated. “I still have questions, ’cause I’m human.” The rapper also made reference to the bet. In short, he promised to shave his head if Lanez went to prison. “I think that the moment when I made the bet,” he recalled. “Although we did it in a fun kinda way–maybe, just maybe, I was out of line for doing that.”

Yung Joc Placed A Bet On Tory Lanez’s Guilty Verdict

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Yung Joc didn’t stop there. The “Buy U A Drank” rapper followed through on the bet, and shaved his head in light of the guilty verdict. “I lost the bet,” he told the Morning Takeover hosts. “And somewhere in there, we may have been a little buffoonish. ‘Cause I really made a bet that this man was gon’ get off, and he didn’t. And I lost my hair. I’m sorry, Meg.” Yung Joc revealed that he was inspired to make an apology after Shannon Sharpe did the same on his podcast, Club Shay Shay.

Like Yung Joc, Sharpe expressed doubt over Lanez’s guilt. He tried to correct his mistake, however, by having Megan Thee Stallion on his podcast on July 2. He cleared the air right in front of her. “I believe the joke wouldn’t been just as funny if I would’ve left you out of it,” Sharpe explained. “So for any unwanted attention, harm, shame, embarrassment that I caused you or your family. I wanna say as a man, as I sit here before you, I apologize.”

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