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50 Cent Is Skeptical Of Los Angeles’ New Zero-Bail Policy

July 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent has always been one of the most outspoken artists from hip-hop, whether it’s about the genre, TV, business, politics, and much more. Just a week ago, he even commented on rival Ja Rule’s concert antics, where he came out in a stretcher and was “revived.” However, his most recent take online concerned his disapproval of a reinstated bail policy in Los Angeles concerning misdemeanor charges (not more serious crimes). Moreover, these crimes specifically include burglary, shoplifting, drug use, vandalism, and misdemeanor battery. Under the new law, offenders of these crimes will not be arrested in their detainment and will instead go through a normal court process.

In addition, the city will free currently incarcerated individuals who they arrested on these charges and other similar offenses. Of course, this is a big step in cutting unjust prison time for low-level offenders, especially in trial. Still, 50 Cent believes that this will end up being a negative thing for the L.A. community. He reposted a clip of Fox News covering the development on his Instagram page. “LA is finished watch how bad it gets out there SMH,” the multi-hyphenate star captioned the post.

50 Cent’s Concern Over Zero-Bail Policy

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Regardless of his thoughts, this caused a lot of debate among not just residents, but the nation at large. That being said, commenters rushed into 50 Cent’s section to explain why the coverage misleads viewers, breaking down the truth. “This is not what is actually happening,” one commenter clarified. “Anyone arrested will be detained and go through the system as per usual. They will see a judge and a court date will be given.

“In the past, the judge set a cash bail. If you could not afford it you stay in Jail until your court date,” they continued. “This was biased towards people from higher income classes cause they could actually afford bail. Now no one will who is arrested for low level non violent crime be forced to pay cash bail. [They] remain jailed until their court date. Everyone who commits these offenses will be able to stay home until their court date. Just like people with money used to be able to.” For more news and the latest updates on 50 Cent, stick around on HNHH.

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Young Thug Uncomfortable With Overwhelming Police Presence At YSL RICO Trial: Report

July 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Even though he’s been locked up for over a year now, Young Thug is doing his best to remain positive. Unfortunately, things have been incredibly slow-moving for several reasons. Among them are the difficulty of finding a jury and antics carried out by defendants and their lawyers. At this point, the So Much Fun rapper has been denied bond four times. On top of that, whenever he’s brought into court, what he and his attorneys consider extreme measures are being taken.

As AllHipHop reports, the embattled artist wears a leg brace every day. His legal team argues this is contributing to the impression that Thug is dangerous. In addition, they’re uncomfortable with the “fortress-like atmosphere” in the courtroom. It’s apparently partially created by the overbearing presence of police. This, along with the guards wearing tactical gear, carrying heavy guns and ammunition could potentially influence the jury pool’s perception of the “Day Before” artist.

Young Thug Continues to Fight for His Freedom

Young Thug 2021 BET Awards — Young Thug attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 01, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/2021 BET Hip Hop Awards/Getty Images for BET)

Family members and fans have been prevented from supporting Thugger in his courtroom as well. Instead, they’ve been given a “viewing” room to watch the trial unfold from. Defense attorneys feel that this “creates a prejudice” against the 31-year-old. The court has previously overruled objections of a similar manner about the rap superstar’s potential for a fair trial. According to them, the security on site is up to the discretion of the Sheriff.

Things may not be going exactly as planned in court, but at least Young Thug has the success of his BUSINESS IS BUSINESS album to celebrate. He didn’t manage to secure the first No. 1 of the year for hip-hop, but the Atlanta native did put out an impressive effort from behind bars. Read more about the LP’s first week sales at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Young Thug’s Attorney Denies Claims The Rapper Provided Information About A Homicide

June 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Young Thug’s attorney filed a motion for the testimony of a police witness to be blocked. In the motion, he claims that the witness will make false statements to the jury. According to information obtained by XXL, attorney Brian Steel thinks that the witness, Det. Quinn, will claim that he previously received information from Young Thug regarding an unsolved murder. It’s unconfirmed when the witness claims the incident allegedly took place. However, the motion alleges that he provided the information to police when he was a “very young man.”

The motion says, “Based upon information and belief, the prosecution and some of its witnesses, including but not limited to Det. Quinn, may wrongly state that Mr. Jeffery Williams was in the back of their police car at some point and gave information on a murder case.” It continues, “Same is untrue. However, same also places Mr. Williams’ character in issue by being in a locked police car and having information on a murder. This evidence must be excluded because same is not accurate; places Mr. Williams’ character at issue; and is irrelevant to the trial of the above-referenced case.”

Brian Steel Believes Witness Will Provide Inaccurate Information

Young Thug's Attorney Denies Claims The Rapper Provided Information About A Homicide — Hip-hop artist Young Thug arrives at a release party for his new album “PUNK” at Delilah on October 12, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

Young Thug recently released a new album from behind bars, titled BUSINESS IS BUSINESS. It was released amid his ongoing RICO trial, and the rapper’s fans were eager to hear his latest offering. Due to the buzz surrounding the trial and his loyal fanbase, the album was expected to perform well.

Unfortunately, it was recently reported that the album’s first week sales projections have dropped. Initially, it was projected to sell 110K in it’s first week, and now, it’s expected to sell 87K. Despite this, many fans are loving the new LP. It features guest appearances from Drake, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Future, and more.

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Fivio Foreign Allegedly Roofied At Paris Night Club

June 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fivio Foreign caught a speed bump during his good times in France for Paris Fashion Week, or at least that’s what reports of an alleged incident indicated. Moreover, according to TMZ, someone roofied the New York rapper on Saturday night (June 24) at the Parisian club L’Arc, resulting in a heated altercation. Apparently, the accusations of drugging come directly from Fivio, who attributed that to how he acted in the club he performed at. Furthermore, the publication got in contact with his representatives, who did not specify what went down that night. However, we do know that police forces spoke to him that night, and that the incident allegedly spilled outside of the premises.

However, while officers did confront Fivio Foreign, they did not arrest or detain him for the incident. Overall, it sounds like a bit of a scary situation, and the vagueness of reports as of writing this article certainly doesn’t help. At least the MC had other things to celebrate this week to balance out the unfortunate Saturday night. For example, he recently dropped $200K on a luxurious new chain with his name engraved, VVS diamonds, and emeralds.

Fivio Foreign Performs At A Coachella Party

Fivio Foreign Roofied Paris Club — Fivio Foreign at the Marc Jacobs x i-D Coachella Party in Indio, California on April 15, 2023. (Photo by Katie Jones/WWD via Getty Images)

In other news, the 33-year-old was believed to be the victim of a chain-snatching indecent, although he and his team called these rumors false. Apparently a rapper named Big Pluto took responsibility for the incident when news of it first broke online. However, Fivio Foreign’s friend Loui Paso went on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast to debunk these claims, saying that he has really tight security. As such, he expressed doubts that anyone could even get past them without it being a much bigger and more well-known story, which got confirmed quick. After calling Fivio, he showed the podcast the allegedly stolen chain in question.

Meanwhile, he just released an eight track EP titled Without Warning, which he leads mostly by himself except for a feature from Kanye West on the track “Concussion.” They previously worked together on various songs from West’s Donda, including “Off The Grid.” Hopefully whatever happened in Paris was an isolated incident- and one that doesn’t happen again. For more news and the latest updates on Fivio Foreign, check back in with HNHH.

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South Carolina Woman Rescued By Police Officer After Mouthing ‘Help Me’

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

North Myrtle Beach Police Officer Kayla Wallace is being acknowledged for rescuing a woman from a shooting suspect during a routine traffic stop.

On May 28, Officer Wallace was on patrol in North Myrtle Beach when she witnessed a white Jeep running a red light at an intersection. Recognizing the violation, she promptly pulled over the vehicle to address the traffic infraction. However, as she approached the car, Officer Wallace noticed the male passenger was distressed, raising her suspicions, while the female driver silently and repeatedly mouthed the words “Help me.”

According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department, Officer Wallace observed the driver’s message and removed the passenger from the vehicle, placing him in the back seat of her patrol car.

Wallace then went back to the suspect’s vehicle and spoke to the female driver, who frantically advised that the passenger had just shot someone.

While waiting for backup to arrive, Officer Wallace engaged the occupants of the vehicle in conversation, attempting to gather more information discreetly. This approach was critical in maintaining a calm environment, minimizing the risk of escalating the situation or endangering the woman further.

“Due to Officer Wallace proactively patrolling the streets of North Myrtle Beach, even to the last 30 minutes of her shift, a suspect in a shooting was arrested and an unlawfully carried pistol was recovered underneath the suspect’s seat,” Myrtle Beach Police posted in a tribute to Wallace on Facebook.

The courage displayed by the woman, silently mouthing for help in such a dire situation, allowed law enforcement to intervene promptly, potentially preventing a tragic outcome.

According to a report from USA TODAY, 29-year-old Collins Bates has been arrested and is currently detained. He is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, kidnapping, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. These charges are in connection with a shooting incident.

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Amanda Bynes Detained By Police For Mental Health Check

June 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amanda Bynes’ ongoing mental health struggles continued over the weekend. According to Page Six, on Sunday she was picked up by police after a call was placed about a woman in distress. Sources identified the woman as Bynes, who was taken in for a mental health evaluation following the incident. The former Nickelodeon star is reportedly still in police custody. It’s the most recent chapter in a long struggle with mental health issues for the child star.

Back in March, she was reportedly found wandering an LA street completely naked. She told bystanders she was coming down from a psychiatric episode and eventually called police on herself. An evaluation following the event determined that she needed to be put in a 5150 psychiatric hold. She was ultimately released three weeks later but failed to start scheduled outpatient treatment in April. It’s been a little over a year since Bynes was freed from an 8-year long conservatorship. According to sources however, she is still on good terms with her family and communicating with her siblings.

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This newest incident follows reports that Amanda Bynes’ life was “sad and isolated” following her previous psychiatric hold. Fans were also given some good news when she was seen getting her nails done shortly after her release. Many interpreted this as a sign that she was doing better, though it’s unclear now how true that actually is. Despite everything going on in her life, it’s also been reported that the conservatorship she spent almost a decade under won’t be reinstated.

When the most recent Amanda Bynes news broke many drew comparisons between her struggles and those of former Jackass star Bam Margera. Margera was also tracked down by LAPD a few weeks ago after he reportedly sent suicidal texts to family members. When that information made it to Twitter the public assisted in locating Margera’s whereabouts. The situation also ended in Bam being placed in a 5150 psychiatric hold which he appears to still be detained under. What do you think about Amanda Bynes most recent psychiatric episode? Let us know in the comments below.

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YG Shrugs Off Police Stop Following Tupac’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony

June 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YG’s had a few run-ins with the law during his time but his latest appears to be a laughing matter. On Wednesday (June 7), the Compton rapper made his presence felt as Tupac posthumously received his Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star. Although it was a celebration for Tupac and his fans, it seems like police were on YG’s tail. Shortly after the ceremony, the rapper took to Instagram where he revealed authorities pulled over him and his team for unknown reasons.

Regardless, YG seemed to be in good spirits throughout the matter. In the video, YG has a grin from ear to ear as he clowns the officers on duty. “Y’all find what you were lookin’ for? Yeah? No?” he asked with a smile on his face. “Y’all find it? Hell nah, huh? That’s what I told you, son, I’m a gangsta, a real gangsta, with the Bloods,” he added with a chuckle. Ultimately, it doesn’t seem like YG had any issues. One of the officers ignored the rapper’s attempt to gain his attention and the other seemingly wrote a ticket.

YG Attends Tupac’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony

Despite the brief encounter with the police, YG ensured that he honored ‘Pac’s legacy. He joined the late rapper’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, who delivered a powerful speech that recognized ‘Pac’s work throughout the city of Los Angeles. “2Pac knew deep down that he was always meant for something great. As his little sister, I had the privilege to watch that greatness unfold,” she began. “Not only paying tribute to his contribution in the music industry but speaks volumes to the lasting impact he’s had on this world.”

She continued, “Today, we’re not just honoring a star on the ground but honoring the world and the passion he put into making his dreams come true. His heavenly star will shine a little brighter today.” Prior to the ceremony, YG expressed his grievances about it taking 25 years to honor Tupac with his own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. “It took them 25 years + to give Tupac a star on Hollywood Blvd? Y’all got him f*ucked all the way up,” he said on Twitter.

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Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow Among 32 Alleged Gang Members Arrested, Implicated in 12 Shootings

May 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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Shy Glizzy Detained By Police At Gunpoint After Allegedly Pulling Gun On GF: Video

May 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been relatively quiet on Shy Glizzy’s front since the arrival of his Flowers album earlier this year. That saw the lyricist enjoying a moment in the spotlight in February. Fans were appreciative of both his various solo efforts on the tracklist, as well as collaborations with names like Chris Brown and NBA YoungBoy. Today (May 15), unfortunately, his name is connected with far less flattering headlines. Among them are allegations of pulling a gun on his girlfriend during an argument and threatening to harm her.

According to TMZ, Glizzy was arrested this past Saturday following a verbal altercation with the woman. Their situation is said to be on-again-off-again in nature but apparently reached a new low when he brought a firearm into their latest feud. The incident took place on a public street around 9 AM, and afterward, the 30-year-old “took off.” Sources have told the outlet that the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Deputies became involved when a criminal report was filed. Glizzy was tracked down around 6 PM, and promptly arrested alongside his manager.

Glizzy and His Manager Swarmed by Police in Sherman Oaks

A video of the Washington, D.C. native’s detainment has been circulating online, showing a group of officers surrounding Glizzy and his manager at gunpoint while yelling out orders at them. Authorities didn’t find a gun on the accused, and he denied having threatened the girlfriend, who’s allegedly only been in his life for four months now. Regardless, Shy was booked on a felony charge of making criminal threats.

After approximately four hours behind bars, the “White Girl” rapper was freed on a $50,000 bond. At this time, the WeHo Sheriff’s office continues to investigate. TMZ reached out to the embattled artist and his team for further clarification on the situation but didn’t hear back in time for publication. Are you surprised by the news of Shy Glizzy’s detainment? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in with HNHH later for any updates on the situation.

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Police Rush To Lady Gaga’s House, Intercept Man Delivering Flowers

May 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Police rushed over to Lady Gaga’s Malibu home on Thursday night, due to reports from security that a man was on the property. Her security reportedly detained the man, who revealed that he was simply trying to deliver a bouquet of flowers to the pop star. He got into her driveway and dropped off the flowers before being stopped from making his way closer to the home, according to law enforcement. Police later told the man it was a bad idea to try to hand-deliver any kind of gift to Gaga.

Gaga’s security team reportedly told police that the man has tried to deliver gifts for her in the past. Gaga made no contact with the man, and he was not arrested. It was determined that “no crime had occurred,” as he never tried to make contact with Gaga who was inside her home at the time of the incident.

Gaga’s Past With Law Enforcement

Police Rush To Lady Gaga's House, Intercept Man Delivering Flowers — Lady Gaga is seen on the set of “Joker: Folie a Deux” at 60 Centre Street on March 26, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)

In 2021, Lady Gaga’s dog walker, Ryan Fischer, was shot in the chest while walking the star’s three French bulldogs. Two men allegedly approached Fischer in a vehicle and demanded that he give up Gaga’s dogs. When Fischer refused, they shot him and stole two of the pets, Koji and Gustav. The singer offered a reward of $500,000 for the return of her dogs. She shared a post to her Instagram followers highlighting the reward and saying, “My heart is sick.” She added, “I am praying my family will be whole again.” Surveillance footage captured the crime taking place.

At the end of 2022, 20-year-old James Howard Jackson pleaded no contest to attempted murder for shooting Fischer. The dog walker told Jackson during the sentencing hearing, “With the attack, you completely altered my life.” He added, “You shot me and left me to die, and both of our lives have changed forever.” The dogs were eventually returned to Gaga unharmed. Jackson was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the violent attack. Two additional individuals were also charged as accessories to the crime.

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