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Trey Songz Accuser Claims Anal Rape in $20M Lawsuit

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A recent report from TMZ has confirmed that R&B crooner Trey Songz is being sued by an anonymous woman who claims that Songz raped her back in 2016 and is now seeking a $20 million settlement.

The Jane Doe, who says she had a consensual sexual relationship with Songz before the alleged rape, claims the singer invited her to a house party and admittedly led her upstairs for consensual sex. Jane Doe claims Trey repeatedly asked her if he could “get that a**” as they headed to the bedroom, to which she says she repeatedly told him “no” and to stop asking.

In the suit, Doe claims that Songz’s attitude changed when they entered the room, claiming he threw her to the ground, ripped her clothes off, and forced himself into her anus without her consent. Doe contends that someone entered the room during the alleged incident but says they quickly left the room, and Songz continued raping her.

Doe claims that her only opportunity to escape was after Songz finished raping her, after which she gathered all her clothes except her underwear and ran outside to call an Uber. Her driver allegedly says she was in distress and took her to the hospital, where she claims a sexual assault exam was performed, and the police were summoned.

The suit claims that the exam showed “severe anal tearing that could require surgery” but alleges that she didn’t give Trey’s name to authorities out of fear for her life.

The woman’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell, also represents two women who are suing Trey for other alleged assaults in Miami and New York.

TheSource.com will update this story as details develop.

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Trey Songz Accuser Claims Anal Rape in $20M Lawsuit

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A recent report from TMZ has confirmed that R&B crooner Trey Songz is being sued by an anonymous woman who claims that Songz raped her back in 2016 and is now seeking a $20 million settlement.

The Jane Doe, who says she had a consensual sexual relationship with Songz before the alleged rape, claims the singer invited her to a house party and admittedly led her upstairs for consensual sex. Jane Doe claims Trey repeatedly asked her if he could “get that a**” as they headed to the bedroom, to which she says she repeatedly told him “no” and to stop asking.

In the suit, Doe claims that Songz’s attitude changed when they entered the room, claiming he threw her to the ground, ripped her clothes off, and forced himself into her anus without her consent. Doe contends that someone entered the room during the alleged incident but says they quickly left the room, and Songz continued raping her.

Doe claims that her only opportunity to escape was after Songz finished raping her, after which she gathered all her clothes except her underwear and ran outside to call an Uber. Her driver allegedly says she was in distress and took her to the hospital, where she claims a sexual assault exam was performed, and the police were summoned.

The suit claims that the exam showed “severe anal tearing that could require surgery” but alleges that she didn’t give Trey’s name to authorities out of fear for her life.

The woman’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell, also represents two women who are suing Trey for other alleged assaults in Miami and New York.

TheSource.com will update this story as details develop.

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Streetwear Titan Sprayground Celebrates Black Excellence With Futuristic Collection

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Sprayground, the world’s most influential streetwear brand known for its eccentric and loud designs – has unveiled their newest drop “Path To The Future” collection, a multidimensional capsule-collection inspired by Black artistry around the world. Featuring an electrifying showcase of colors and graphics that push fashion boundaries. This collection explores the future through the artistic vision of Sprayground VP and independent artist Sandflower, whose Black heritage remains a focal point of her design ethos. For this collaboration, Sprayground will donate a portion of its proceeds to Black Girls Code, SOS Africa and Boys and Girls Club.

The “Path To The Future ” collection puts an eye-catching display of rich colors and bold shapes that took inspiration in the importance of celebrating artistry and fortitude of black artists, taking a deeper look at the influence of black culture and the future of self-expression. The modernistic vision of this collection is reflected in the aesthetic of hoodies, joggers, backpacks, fanny packs, handbags and duffle bags; featuring the iconic “shark mouth” that authenticates Sprayground’s world-famous style.

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Sustainable, practical, and fashion-forward are just some of the most distinctive qualities of Sprayground’s legacy. Known for its generally loud designs – along with high-quality materials – the “Path To The Future” collection is no different. These bold apparel assortments are perfect
for your next trip, whether it’s strolling through city streets or walking down the runway. The limited-edition collection is available online at the Sprayground website and exclusive boutiques nationwide this month. As with all Sprayground collections, once it’s gone, it’s gone, so bag it whilst you can! For additional information, please visit www.sprayground.com.

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Streetwear Titan Sprayground Celebrates Black Excellence With Futuristic Collection

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Screen Shot 2022 02 16 at 4.45.40 AM

Sprayground, the world’s most influential streetwear brand known for its eccentric and loud designs – has unveiled their newest drop “Path To The Future” collection, a multidimensional capsule-collection inspired by Black artistry around the world. Featuring an electrifying showcase of colors and graphics that push fashion boundaries. This collection explores the future through the artistic vision of Sprayground VP and independent artist Sandflower, whose Black heritage remains a focal point of her design ethos. For this collaboration, Sprayground will donate a portion of its proceeds to Black Girls Code, SOS Africa and Boys and Girls Club.

The “Path To The Future ” collection puts an eye-catching display of rich colors and bold shapes that took inspiration in the importance of celebrating artistry and fortitude of black artists, taking a deeper look at the influence of black culture and the future of self-expression. The modernistic vision of this collection is reflected in the aesthetic of hoodies, joggers, backpacks, fanny packs, handbags and duffle bags; featuring the iconic “shark mouth” that authenticates Sprayground’s world-famous style.

Screen Shot 2022 02 16 at 4.45.26 AM

Sustainable, practical, and fashion-forward are just some of the most distinctive qualities of Sprayground’s legacy. Known for its generally loud designs – along with high-quality materials – the “Path To The Future” collection is no different. These bold apparel assortments are perfect
for your next trip, whether it’s strolling through city streets or walking down the runway. The limited-edition collection is available online at the Sprayground website and exclusive boutiques nationwide this month. As with all Sprayground collections, once it’s gone, it’s gone, so bag it whilst you can! For additional information, please visit www.sprayground.com.

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Snoop Dogg To Make Death Row Records The First NFT Record Label

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In a Clubhouse convo following Snoop Dogg’s announcement of his acquirement of Death Row Records, the label’s legendary first solo artist says that he wants to turn “the most dangerous record label” into an NFT imprint.

“Death Row will be an NFT label,” Snoop said. “We will be putting out artists through the metaverse. Just like we broke the industry when we was the first independent [label] to be major, I want to be the first major [label] in the metaverse.”

This was announced almost immediately following Snoop’s partnership with the blockchain gaming company Gala Games. The Dogg said of the merger, “If anything is constant, it’s that the music industry will always be changing. Blockchain tech has the power to change everything again and tip the table in favor of the artists and the fans, and we’re going to be right at the front of the pack with this Gala Music deal.”

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2022 Coachella Festival Drops All COVID-19 Restrictions

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According to a report from CBS News, the 2022 Coachella Festival will not require concertgoers to present a negative test, vaccination status or wear a mask in order to attend the festival.

The Coachella Festival guidelines for the 2022 festival read, “In accordance with local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Coachella 2022, however, the event shall be presented in accordance with applicable public health conditions as of the date of the event and which may change at any time as determined by federal, state or local government agencies or instrumentalities, artists or the promoter; such requirements may include, without limitation, changes to capacity, attendance procedures and entry requirements, such as proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test, and other protective measures such as requiring attendees to wear face coverings.”

The weekend, which is scheduled for April 15-24, includes performances from Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Kanye West, and Swedish House Mafia.

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Today In Hip-Hop History: Tupac Shakur Dropped ‘Strictly For My N.I.G.G.A.Z…’ LP 29 Years Ago

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On this date in 1993, Tupac Shakur released his second full-length studio album, Strictly For My N.I.G.G.A.Z… on Jive Records and T.N.T. Recordings. With the ‘N-word always having a negative connotation, ‘Pac flipped it to an acronym, meaning  Never Ignorant Getting Goals Accomplished, with the “Z” in the title making it plural.

This album continued on the same wavelength as his debut, with his sociopolitical viewpoint as the basis of the album’s overall subject matter. The most recognizable singles from the album are “I Get Around,” “Holler If Ya Hear Me,” and the inspirational “Keep Ya Head Up,” which helped to propel the album to platinum status.

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[WATCH] Akon’s Ex-Wife Tricia Ana Has Face Slashed, $15K Chain Snatched At Super Bowl Party

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This year’s Super Bowl was filled with a weekend of after-parties, which often got out of control and often result in people getting hurt or worse. On Friday, Kodak Black was shot in the leg along with three other people at Justin Bieber’s party and it was revealed that on Super Bowl Sunday, Love And Hip Hop: Hollywood‘s Tricia Ana was a victim of a brutal assault and robbery at a party in Hollywood Hills,

Ana, who was once married to international recording star Akon, was allegedly involved in a brawl with another woman at the party, according to TMZ. Witnesses say that the fight spilled outside, in which another individual got involved and Ana ended up with a cut to her face and a $15K chain which was missing after the fight.

Ana was taken to a local hospital, where she received twenty stitches for the cut on her face. The incident s under investigation, but no arrests have been made.

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Fans Fat Shame 50 Cent Following Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance

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50 Cent made a surprise appearance during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show hanging upside down, recreating the video scene from his 2002 smash “In Da Club”, but critical fans were quick to point out Fif’s obvious weight gain from his former 28-year-old self.

Despite looking fairly fit for a 46-year-old, critics immediately started flinging fat jokes, to some people, who didn’t care for 50 Cent either way, felt the Power creator was being judged by people who were way more out of shape than he’s ever been.

Some people even felt that Fif deserved the online lashing, with so many people that he’s managed to embarrass on social media. One critic said, “Typically I would be against the body shaming of 50 Cent but the way his misogynistic vitriol is targeted towards Black women and their bodies the majority of the time, this fat Black girl gonna get some full belly laughs at his expense.”

50 even jumped in on the joke and posted a pic of D-12’s Bizarre hanging upside down.

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