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Damon Dash Earns Key Legal Victory Against Sexual Assault Accuser

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Damon Dash won his latest legal battle after a judge rejected Monique Bunn’s attempt at getting a new trial in her case against the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder, as caught by AllHipHop. She previously accused him of sexual assault and of stealing over 100,000 photographs she had stored on various hard drives.

Despite a jury ruling against her federal court, they did find Dame guilty of defamation, which resulted in a $30,000 award for Bunn. Her lawyer, Christopher Brown, attempted to argue that the verdict went against the reality of the evidence and that the pictures were worth far more than that. U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee has now ruled that the argument is insufficient.

Read More: Dame Dash Might Actually Be Selling His Share Of Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt”

Damon Dash Arrives At “The Prince Of Detroit” Premiere

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JUNE 23: Entrepreneur/Director Damon Dash arrives at “The Prince Of Detroit” Detroit Premiere at Detroit Music Hall on June 23, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Monica Morgan/Getty Images)

Bunn’s case isn’t the only legal drama Dame has been battling in recent months. In order to settle a judgment he owes to filmmaker Josh Weber over a dispute regarding the movie Dear Frank, Dame is being forced to sell off his shares in Roc-A-Fella Records. It hasn’t proven to be as easy as it sounds, however, as JAY-Z has been attempting to block him from doing so. In a legal notice, last month, he confirmed that the copyright for Reasonable Doubt will officially belong to him in 2031. Dame fired back at the move on Instagram: “They can say what they want, this shit is still for sale. You’re not buying a copyright, you’re buying a piece of a company ROC A FELLA INC. Please only serious inquiries only!”

In other news, Dame has been feuding on social media with 50 Cent. 50 had taken a jab at him and his financial woes during an appearance on the Million Dollarz Worth of Game podcast. Be on the lookout for further updates on Damon Dash on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Dame Dash Fires Back At JAY-Z For His Latest Move Regarding “Reasonable Doubt”

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Donald Trump Furiously Posts: “I Hate Taylor Swift!” After Kamala Harris Endorsement

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Donald Trump slammed Taylor Swift with an emphatic post on his Truth Social website on Sunday after the pop singer endorsed his opponent, Kamala Harris, last week. Writing in all-caps, he proclaimed: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” Outside of Swift endorsing Harris, it’s unclear what prompted the post.

“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” she wrote in the recent announcement. “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”

Read More: Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris Endorsement Sparks Clashing Reactions Online

Taylor Swift Attends MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift accepts the Video of the Year award for “Fortnight” onstage at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

Despite the anger in Trump’s post, it’s not the first time he spoke on Swift since the endorsement. Appearing on Fox & Friends after taking on Harris in a debate, he said of the singer: “Well, I actually like Mrs. [Patrick] Mahomes much better. If you want to know the truth. She’s a big Trump fan. I was not a Taylor Swift fan,” he said. Swift has attended many Kansas City Chiefs games alongside Britney Mahomes. On Sunday, she watched as her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, helped the team beat the Cincinnati Bengals.

Donald Trump Calls Out Taylor Swift

In other Trump news, he survived another assassination attempt on Sunday while golfing in Florida. Check out Trump’s fiery post on Truth Social below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Donald Trump and Taylor Swift on HotNewHipHop.

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Naomi Campbell And Law Roach Accused Of Shading Rihanna In Viral Post

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Naomi Campbell and Law Roach are being accused of throwing shade at Rihanna after taking part in the viral “demure” trend on social media. In a video on Instagram, Roach said to his followers: “We don’t go to the shows like the other girls. We don’t come with our ta-tas out or our chi-chis out. Very demure,” which prompted Campbell to add: “Very mindful. We don’t give too much … it’s not about showing yourself, it’s about showing the clothes.”

Fans in the comments section quickly interpreted the remarks as being meant to disrespect Rihanna. “I feel like this is a Rihanna shade and I HOPE she does NOT respond. This is peasant behavior,” one user wrote. Another added: “If y’all mad she ignored y’all just say that. Very cutesy.” That fan was referencing an incident that occurred at the Alaïa fashion show during New York Fashion Week. Rihanna stopped by to say hello to former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enniful, who sat next to Campbell and Roach. Despite doing so, she didn’t bother to speak to either of them.

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Naomi Campbell And Law Roach Attend V&A Summer Party

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 19: Law Roach and Naomi Campbell attend the V&A Summer Party 2024 Celebrating “NAOMI: In Fashion” at The V&A on June 19, 2024, in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Campbell previously shot down the idea of having an issue with Rihanna during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. “Everything’s fine,” she said. “I’m an actress now, Andy. I don’t have beef especially with Black women. The support is powerful, we are all out there doing the same thing. We all have the same struggle.”

Law Roach Appears To Shade Rihanna

In the wake of the latest drama, Roach wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Can Yall just stop making sh*t up?” Check out those full comments below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Naomi Campbell and Law Roach as well as Rihanna on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Cardi B & Offset Celebrate Their Newborn’s Arrival In Adorable New Footage

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Last weekend, Cardi B gave birth to her third child with Offset. The “Bongos” performer filed for divorce right before announcing the pregnancy. Regardless, the co-parents still appear to be on good terms. She even defended him amid rumors that he wasn’t supportive enough last month, clarifying that he’s a major part of their kids’ lives, and has even helped out a lot when it comes to her career.

Now, she’s taken to social media to unveil some heartwarming footage of their daughter’s arrival. In the footage, both she and the former Migos member are seen holding their daughter. Cardi is even shown sharing the exciting news with her six-year-old daughter Kulture, who assured her she was on her way to meet her new sister.

Read More: Cardi B Delivers Exciting Album Update After Daughter’s Birth

Cardi B Unveils New Footage From Daughter’s Birth

Of course, fans are flooding her comments section with congratulations and words of support. “Omg! Kulture wanting to be there for her mommy is so heartwarming! Mommy I’m going to come there ok! Had me in tears,” one TikTok user writes. “Congratulations cardi you’re such a good mother [heart emojis] hope this new baby brings you nothing but joy and happiness,” another says. While Cardi B certainly has a lot on her plate at the moment, considering her brand-new little one, she’s not wasting any time before getting back to rapping.

Last week, she hopped on Twitter/X to announce that she was going to start getting serious about finishing her upcoming sophomore album. “Now is crunch time [album emoji] on my kids,” she declared. The project doesn’t have an official title yet, or a release date, but it’s expected to drop sometime this year. What do you think of Cardi B unveiling new footage from the birth of her third child with Offset? Share your thoughts in the comment section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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The Weeknd Makes His Grand Return On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

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R&B Season is upon us once again, and our new playlist update is here to round up the best of the best new music releases this week. Of course, we have a massive comeback to talk about to kick things off: The Weeknd’s new single “Dancing In The Flames.” It’s the lead single to his upcoming album Hurry Up Tomorrow, which will wrap up his After Hours trilogy and his moniker as a whole. The song still has the ’80s-inspired synth-pop leanings of previous installments, but with a little more brightness when it comes to the lyrical content and the melodic and harmonic structure. Needless to say, it’s a jam.

On a more traditional R&B tip, we also wanted to shout out Leon Thomas and Ty Dolla $ign’s new single, “FAR FETCHED.” The atmospheric pads and samples, plus an earthy and groovy drum pattern, highlights their vocal chemistry even more. Eventually, piano chords come in to introduce Ty’s feature and turn the track into more of a regal and dreamy experience for a moment. While it isn’t the most game-changing thing you’ll hear this week, the songwriting makes this cut reach its potential.

Read More: The Weeknd Admits He Suffered A Panic Attack Before Interview Discussing Mental Health Struggles

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

As far as new albums to talk about, we finally have the next excellent release from Foushée, Pointy Heights. Even though some great highlights here like “feel like home” don’t necessarily fit completely into typical R&B aesthetics, the vocal harmonies and runs fit right at home, ironically enough. Nevertheless, there are some great indie and alt-rock fusions here that show off her creativity even more than what we’ve already heard. So if you’re looking for something more breezy and warm to extend the summer as much as you can, look no further.

In addition, we’d be remiss not to mention N3WYRKLA’s “mind now” with Skilla Baby for its peppy and charismatic fusions between catchy melodies and charismatic verses. Finally, we recommend you check out Yoko Gold’s “Nothing Like Your Lips” for a sultry slow-burner whose gentle guitars entrance its listeners. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season pick was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, stick around on HNHH for the best new music around the clock.

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Latto Trolls Ice Spice With Shady Meme Amid Style-Biting Accusations

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It’s no secret that Latto and Ice Spice don’t get along, but recently, the two of them were spotted in the exact same outfit. The outfit in question is a leopard print tank top and pants with lace details, which Latto was first seen wearing in Instagram photos in May of this year. Ice Spice wore it to twerk in a jet in her new music video for “Popa,” which she dropped last week.

Of course, this prompted theories that this was intentional on Ice Spice’s part. This remains a mystery, but Latto took to her Instagram Story today to seemingly acknowledge it. The “Sunday Service” rapper posted a meme of Princess Jasmine face-to-face with her ugly lookalike. While it’s unconfirmed whether or not this was a jab at Ice Spice, fans are convinced.

Read More: Latto Champions Cardi B But Shades Ice Spice During Funny Marco Show

Latto Appears To React To Ice Spice’s Matching Outfit

With that being said, this wouldn’t be the first time the two artists clashed over clothing. Last summer, Latto was seen sporting a pleated mini-skirt with a crop top and Von Dutch jacket. Some fans thought it looked like something straight out of the Bronx femcee’s closet, and apparently, so did she. At the time, an Ice Spice fan account shared a photo of Latto’s look, writing “No identity lmao.” Shortly after, Ice Spice posted a Tweet of her own, telling her followers “I h8 a b**ch wit no identity.”

Despite all of this apparent shade, Ice Spice insists that there are no issues between her and Latto. During an interview with Rolling Stone in July, she called their rumored feud a joke. “I feel like if we ever spoke and I asked her ‘What’s the issue?’ it’d be like a blank stare. It’d really be no issue whatsoever. Especially from me,” she added. What do you think of Latto seemingly throwing shade on her Instagram Story? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Bianca Censori Proudly Films Kanye West & His Kids’ Performance In China

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Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign recently held their VULTURES listening session in China on Sunday (September 15), which was a pretty magnanimous affair. He even previewed a new song for fans, which heartened its admirers who felt disappointed by VULTURES 2. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Ye show these days if his kids didn’t go up to perform with him. North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm all accompanied him onstage at Hainan’s Wuyuan River Sports Stadium to perform “Everybody,” one of the numerous cuts from this album series that still hasn’t seen the official light of day. Bianca Censori was there to film the whole thing from the stands. You can check that out by clicking the “Via” link down below.

However, things allegedly haven’t all been great when it comes to this family dynamic. Azealia Banks recently accused Kanye West’s associate Milo Yiannopoulos of hiding Ye’s alleged abuse of Bianca Censori. “Tell the world about how Kanye is Beating up Bianca Censori and how he threw a chair at northwest the other day big mouth,” she tweeted while responding to the Chicago artist’s former employee. “Tell the story of you and Elon making racist jokes about Kanye as if the two of you don’t both look like f***in hog cheese.”

Read More: Bianca Censori Flaunts Her Barely-Covered Curves While In China With Kanye West

Kanye West & His Kids At His China Concert

This is just the latest of Kanye West’s many controversies and accusations over the past few years, ones that have been impossible to escape. Still, it looks like he will continue to drop new music and develop his career while we wait on what other wild statement he will make. For example, Playboi Carti recently teased some more collabs between the two on the Atlanta rage star’s upcoming album. Perhaps this and the other song preview will hint toward the next sound to tackle.

As such, we’re still in the balancing act of Kanye West’s controversial career and behavior. In fact, it’s lasted much longer than some folks give it credit for. Between suspended Candace Owens interviews and these Bianca Censori accusations, there’s a lot to unpack and scrutinize. But much of it remains alleged, so we’ll see how these situations develop. After all, this is always a winding and complicated road to cover.

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