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YSL RICO Update: Young Thug Being Charged With 8 Counts

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As the world awaits YSL’s forthcoming RICO trial, it appears as if there’s a new positive development in the case.

Several members of the crew have taken plea deals in order to be released from jail. Young Thug remains behind bars.

Young Thug performs onstage at ‘Samsung Galaxy + Billboard’ during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Waterloo Park on March 17, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Amy E. Price/Getty Images for SXSW)

On Wednesday (January 4), however, it was announced that the 31-year-old is only being hit with 8 charges. He was possibly facing up to 65 counts. The eight charges include conspiracy to violate the R.I.C.O. act, two counts of participation in criminal street gang activity and possession of both marijuana and codeine with intent to distribute.

Furthermore, the “Best Friend” rapper faces charges of possession of cocaine, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and possession of a machine gun.

The Allegations

Additionally, the judge read out the allegations against the YSL crew in court earlier today. “Jeffrey Williams [Thug] and Atlanta-based hip-hop artists made YSL a well-known name by referring to it in his songs and on social media. YSL uses a variety of identifiers including colors, clothing, tattoos, hand signs, as well as verbal and written identifiers,” reads Judge Ural Glanville.

“YSL claims affiliation with the national Bloods gang and some associates also claim the Blood subset gangs, Sex, Money, Murder or 30d. YSL associates often display their colors by wearing a green or red bandana on their person, a practice known as flagging,” he continues afterwards.

Further allegations include using other hand gestures and the “SLATT” saying as a way of identifying themselves as gang members. “More allegations read: #YSL assc. make two-guns hand sign by forming pistols w/fingers & pointing them in opposite directions. BLAT[T] (Blood Love All the Time). SLAT[T] (Slime Love All the Time). Emojis include:green heart, green snake, blowing nose, green vomit,” writes journalist Cathy Russon in a subsequent tweet.

Evidently, these accusations attempt to label Young Thug and his fellow YSL crew as gang members. Authorities allege that they are more than just artists who are part of the YSL record label.

Regardless, it’s certainly good news that Thugger is only being charged with eight counts out of a possible 65.

What are your thoughts on the new update? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates surrounding the trial.

Tony Yayo Says Tory Lanez Will Be Attacked In Jail

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Tony Yayo is typically an entertaining guy. Beyond his raps, he’s certainly never afraid to speak his mind.

The G-Unit rapper recently sat down for an interview with VladTV. During the conversation, he shares his thoughts on the recent Tory Lanez guilty verdict.

Recording artist Tony Yayo celebrates his birthday at Club Angels NYC on March 30, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Of course, DJ Vlad doesn’t shy away from asking the 44-year-old about the case. He asks Yayo what it’s like in jail as a rapper, based on the New York native’s personal experience. “I mean, it could be rough. People are not used to the conditions. You nobody, you just a number. They gon’ make you feel like you’re not R. Kelly or Bill Cosby, they tryna make you feel like you just a number and that’s what you are, just like everybody else,” he answers.

“Motherf*ckers don’t care. If you get out of line, a motherf*cker will get out of line with you too. And then you more of a target. C’mon, L.A. county? You seen they put up his meal. ‘Yo, Tory Lanez in here.’ That’s the talk of the jail and now everybody in the jail got something to talk about,” Yayo continues.

Later on in the interview, the “Drama Setter” rapper explicitly says what he would do to his lawyer if he was in Lanez’s shoes. “Where I’m from, I ain’t never hear nobody really shoot a girl. Like, you shoot n*ggas, but really don’t shoot girls. So it’s a strange case. If he woulda shot a n*gga, n*ggas probably wouldn’t have cared,” he prefaces.

“She got hit in the foot, it’s not an attempted murder, so for me, I probably woulda just copped out. Look at Tory, you go to jail on Christmas, you think you gon’ beat the case and then my lawyer would’ve got punched in the face, ’cause I’m not spending a quarter million dollars and my lawyer’s not telling me, yo, we might lose this,” he explains afterwards.

What do you think about Tony Yayo’s thoughts on the situation? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates.

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Yung Joc Says It’s “Very Common” For Men & Women To Have Sex For Beats

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There have been plenty of rumors floating about what goes down in the studio, and Yung Joc is giving some insight. The Rap icon sat down for another extensive interview with VladTV, and during the chat, Ashanti’s recent story about a run-in with a producer was a topic of conversation. Last month, the singer went viral following comments she made about a predatory producer.

While on The Breakfast Club, Ashanti shared her tale. “We did two records together. He was like, ‘Okay, I’m not gonna charge you, you know you my homie,’” she said. “When it came time to put it on the album, he was like, ‘Well, let’s take a shower together.’”

Read More: Ashanti Claims Predatory Producer Demanded Sex

Ashanti didn’t name names and noted that after a few people contacted the producer on her behalf, he made things right. Joc wanted to know if she was referring to Irv Gotti. After it was confirmed that he wasn’t the man in question, the rapper suggested all anyone needed to do was look at Ashanti’s catalog to match the year with her releases.

DJ Akademiks was also mentioned because he publicly criticized Ashanti for allegedly not helping other women by sharing the producer’s name.

“Everybody’s not messy,” said Joc of Akademiks’s call out.

“When people are disgruntled or no longer in your circle, that’s what they do. They expose your hand, or they’ll put stuff out there on you. They’ll weaponize whatever they know, secrets against you,” he continued.

Read More: Akademiks Slams Ashanti For Not Naming Predatory Producer

Elsewhere, Joc said it’s “very common” for people to have sex “for beats.”

“A lotta women be like…men too! Let’s be for real,” the rapper added. “Men, too!… Oh, so, you think just ’cause they men? You gon’ play that naive? It’s male producers out here that will do something, probably, I’m sure.”

This one should open up a can of worms. Check out what else Yung Joc had to say about the subject above.

YSL’s Lil Keed Official Cause Of Death Revealed

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The unexpected passing of Lil Keed took Hip Hop by surprise, and now, more information is being shared about his health conditions. Undoubtedly, Hip Hop has been rocked by an increasing number of deaths in recent years. From gun violence to traffic accidents to drug overdoses, we’ve mourned far more artists and influencers than we would like. However, Keed’s death wasn’t like the others, and it was quickly shared that his passing was tied to his health concerns.

New reports state the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner has confirmed Keed died of natural causes. His passing was related to eosinophilia, a disease that reportedly fights against white blood cells. This can often indicate a larger issue, including cancer or parasitic infection.

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 17: Lil Keed performs at 107.9 Birthday Bash 25 at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium at Georgia State University on July 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Read More: Lil Keed’s Mother Confirms Her Son’s Cause Of Death

Following news of his death in May 2022, Keed’s mother surfaced to confirm that the YSL rapper succumbed to natural causes at 24. While the autopsy report names eosinophilia, the coroner is still puzzled by Keed’s death. The report stated on May 13, the rapper told loved ones he needed to go to the hospital following days of feeling under the weather.

“He had been sick in bed for 4 days with complaints of stomach and back pains,” the report stated. “His brother noted that the decedent’s eyes were jaundiced and drove him to the hospital in a private vehicle.”

During the drive, Keed was said to have had a seizure “before going unresponsive. Three hours later, he passed away at the hospital.

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 17: Lil Keed performs at 107.9 Birthday Bash 25 at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium at Georgia State University on July 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Read More: Lil Gotit Calls Out Person Attempting To Break Into Lil Keed’s Grave

His relatives reportedly shared that Keed didn’t have any known medical conditions, nor did he use drugs. The coroner reported the rapper smoked a vape pen and drank alcohol “frequently.”

Rest in peace to Lil Keed.

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GloRilla & Her Team Under Fire For Alleged Shady Business Deals

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GloRilla was undeniably one of the hottest breakthrough stars of the year in 2022. This is thanks to a couple of viral hits, including “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and “Tomorrow 2” with Cardi B.

These songs, along with her charisma and commanding presence on the mic, have helped to turn her into one of the most promising acts in the game.

GloRilla performs onstage during the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Filmmagic)

However, some business owners are calling out the Memphis native and members of her team for allegedly scamming their brands. A video report about the allegations is now on The Shade Room‘s Instagram account.

Specifically, the owner of a small hair and body care business, Kimberley Renfroe, says she paid $1,000 to a man claiming to be GloRilla’s manager. The payment was supposed to be for an endorsement deal in which the 23-year-old rapper would promote some of her business’ products. Once the man received the payment, he subsequently asked for more cash and then ultimately ghosted Renfroe.

A choreographer claims she had a similar experience. She says the Memphis native and her team are responsible for reaching out to her for a five-hour dance lesson for $1,500. Once the class allegedly happened, she says she never got her money.

However, the “Blessed” rapper claims that these are cases of scammers pretending to be members of her team.

“I was made aware that an individual has been impersonating members of my team and deceiving people for money as part of a scam. I’m looking into the issue, but I’d like to encourage all my fans and supporters to be very careful with how they communicate with online strangers. It’s important to do research and take the appropriate steps to prevent yourselves from being victimized by cybercriminals posing as celebrity teams,” she says in a statement to FOX13 Memphis.

Of course, this story arrives shortly after the Memphis native made headlines for seeking a personal assistant. She was offering $550 per week for the position.

In other news surrounding the 23-year-old, an old video of her recently began surfacing online. In the footage before the fame, she confesses her love for Chief Keef. A picture of the “Love Sosa” rapper appears in the background while the Memphis native lip-syncs to pre-recorded audio.

“This is your man? the audio asks. “Yeah,” she promptly pretends to reply. After the audio states to “look at the screen,” she does so with admiration and says, “That’s mine.”

What are your thoughts on the situation? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to check out GloRilla’s interview with HNHH here.

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SZA & “S.O.S.” Producer ThankGof4Cody Enjoy Hawaii Vacation

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Rumors have begun to swirl about SZA and it doesn’t have anything to do with her music. The New Jersey-bred singer has been riding high after the success of her latest effort, S.O.S. SZA’s sophomore album arrived in all its glory last month and has been sitting pretty atop the Billboard 200 chart for three weeks. It seems only fitting that the singer enjoys a much-needed vacation, and the paparazzi spotted her in Hawaii.

However, it doesn’t look like SZA was flying solo. The Top Dawg Entertainment songbird has ThankGod4Cody, real name Cody Jordan Fayne, by her side as she frolicked on the beach. Fayne not only work on seven songs for S.O.S., but he was also instrumental in helping deliver SZA’s debut album, Ctrl.

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Read More: SZA Shows Off Her Booty As “S.O.S” Holds Onto #1 Spot For Three Weeks Straight

In photographs shared by TMZ, SZA donned a pink and white bikini as she showed off her curves. Fayne was by her side, and without fail, the singer’s fans immediately began speculating about the pair’s relationship status. They took note of how carefree and happy SZA looked in the pictures.

Whatever the case may be, the singer is keeping her private life…well…private, at least for the time being. Although it has been alleged that SZA has dated fellow celebrities from Drake to Kehlani, the singer’s personal life, for the most part, remains a mystery.

ACCRA, GHANA – SEPTEMBER 24: Sza performs on stage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: Accra on September 24, 2022 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
Read More: TDE’s Punch Shouts Out Doubters & SZA Fans Who “Stayed Patient” For “S.O.S.” Album

Meanwhile, SZA did share some highlights from her Hawaiian vacation—sans ThankGod4Cody—including a shot of her backside that took over the internet.

“3 weeks at number one fully minding my business n not giving a f*ck . Thank God🤍,” she wrote in the caption of her series of photos.

Check out more from SZA’s time off below.

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NBA YoungBoy Gearing Up To Drop First Album Of 2023 This Friday

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NBA YoungBoy was undeniably one of the most active rappers of the year in 2022. Successfully dropping eight tapes over the past 12 months, the 23-year-old was all over everyone’s playlists.

It seems as though he has his eyes on continuing this trend in 2023 as well.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again performs during JMBLYA at Fair Park on May 3, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

According to reports from Billboard, the Baton Rouge native will celebrate the first week of the new year by releasing his first offering of 2023. The album is titled I Rest My Case.

The official album cover is circulating on social media in anticipation of its arrival on streaming services on Friday (January 6).

Furthermore, the project will serve as YoungBoy’s first under his new label, Motown Records. He signed the deal in October last year and reports indicated that it would go into effect in 2023.

Following this news, the “Make No Sense” rapper claimed to be turning down large sums of money for potential tours. “I done found time for myself. Every $15 million tour come my way getting turned down. I don’t wanna do no show. I don’t want nothing but a bigger house. It gave me time for myself. My daughter know who I am, b*tch, I know who I am,” he flexes in the Instagram video.

The final of the aforementioned eight albums he released in 2022, was the 21-track Lost Files. Among the other seven are two joint projects with other rappers. The first of which is BETTER THAN YOU with Da Baby. The latter, released in November, is 3860 with Quando Rondo.

It will certainly be interesting to see how many more projects he drops off this year.

What was your favorite release from YoungBoy last year? Comment your thoughts down below. Finally, be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates and releases.

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Metro Boomin Blesses Fans With OG Version Of “Knife Talk”

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Over the course of the past few years, Metro Boomin has been one of the hottest go-to producers for some of the best rappers in the game.

On top of producing full-length projects for artists like 21 Savage and Big Sean, he also puts together impressive compilations with an array of artists on his own albums.

GQ Hype celebrates Metro Boomin in New York City at Public Records on December 08, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for GQ)

On Tuesday (January 3), the “Ric Flair Drip” producer randomly took to his Twitter account to share the original version of Drake and 21 Savage’s “Knife Talk.” Of course, the song is from 2021’s Certified Lover Boy and is a fan favorite.

However, the beat was originally just a collaboration between the Savage Mode artists. The original title for the song, “Gang Sh*t” is appropriate, considering the repetition of this phrase on the hook.

As a result of Drake not appearing on the original, the second verse from the “Glock In My Lap” rapper is extended. The song was first meant to be on Metro and 21’s SAVAGE MODE II. However, the Atlanta native explained to DJ Akademiks that the 6 God heard the song only a few days before CLB‘s release. He subsequently added his own verses, putting it onto the album as a last-minute addition.

“He did his verse the day before the album came out. I had that song. That song was supposed to go on Savage Mode II, but something was just telling me, hold on to it,” explains the 30-year-old.

Evidently, Metro and Drizzy continue to be locked in together. Just a couple of days ago, the “One Dance” artist’s unreleased verse on “Stance” leaked on social media. The song already features Travis Scott and Young Thug. Obviously, it didn’t make the final cut of Metro’s latest album, HEROES & VILLAINS. Check out the verse in the tweet below.

Furthermore, the 29-year-old also has a production credit on “More M’s” off of the Toronto star’s latest album. Of course, this is the 21 Savage collab, Her Loss.

What are your thoughts on the OG version? Do you prefer it over the one that we officially got on CLB? Comment below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest music news.

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Chrisean Rock Says She’s Getting Married This Year

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The ups and downs of Chrisean Rock and Blueface‘s romance has been an ongoing debate for years. In 2022, the pair’s notoriety increased after several videos of their physical altercations surfaced online. Their domestic violence instances were brushed off as toxic behavior as they move forward with their relationship. Fans are receiving an inside look at the couple now that their Zeus reality series has surfaced, and according to Rock, wedding bells are in her future.

“My wedding will be in October,” she tweeted, along with several smiling heart emojis. It was a declaration that many immediately reacted to. Most saw it as an opportunity to troll the Crazy in Love star.

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 12: (L-R) chriseanroc and Blueface attend the ZEUS Network BADDIES SOUTH Houston Premiere at Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX on June 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for The ZEUS Network)
Read More: Blueface & Chrisean Rock Are In A “Forced Ass Relationship,” She Says

Meanwhile, Blueface hasn’t said a peep about his girlfriend’s prediction. Their tumultuous relationship has played out for a global audience, and not everyone believes it has been healthy. Despite the pushback, Rock continues to be invited to platforms to discuss her romance. In a recent chat with the Know For Sure podcast, Rock admitted to undergoing three abortions with Blueface.

“If I have a baby, I’m keeping it this time. I killed, like, three of them,” she said. “You know you always have that bad feeling, like, this not right.”

She added she “wouldn’t mind” having a child with the rapper “right now.” However, she also stated she would need to have a ring beforehand.

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 04: Blueface and Chriseanroc perform during Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park on September 4, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Read More: Chrisean Rock & Blueface Fight About Their Relationship Status On “Crazy In Love”

It’s unclear if that October date is tied to her previous revelation, but Rock and Blueface will most likely let us know sooner than later.

Check out a few tweets below.

Adele Reveals Struggles With Sciatica Condition During Las Vegas Show

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Her Las Vegas residency is a huge hit, and Adele has shined from one performance to the next. The string of performances initially suffered a delay due to unforeseen circumstances, and it was something that a tearful Adele addressed in a social media post. With that all behind her, the singer may have recently hinted why she had previously pushed back her residency. She spoke about a health condition that causes extreme pain.

The Daily Star shared a blurry snippet of one of Adele’s recent shows where she discussed struggling with a condition that affects her sciatica. She slowly moved from one side of the stage to the other. “I have to waddle these days as I have really bad sciatica,” she told the crowd.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: Adele performs onstage during the “Weekends with Adele” Residency Opening at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on November 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AD)
Read More: Adele Suffers Back Injury After Being Pranked By Her Son

Sciatica pain can last days to weeks as the nerve which runs from the lower back downward may be compressed. People have felt numbing or sharp pains that could be felt in one’s back, legs, or feet.

In 2021, Adele revealed that she hurt her back after sneezing. The event caused her to suffer a slipped disc.

“I’ve been in pain with my back for, like, half of my life, really,” she said at the time. “It flares up, normally due to stress or from a stupid bit of posture.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Adele performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2022 at The O2 Arena on February 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images )
Read More: Adele Sings Happy Birthday To Rich Paul During Las Vegas Show

Meanwhile, it seems Adele and her boyfriend Rich Paul’s romance has been heating up. The couple has faced several allegations of being on the brink of a breakup, but they’ve persevered through the rumors. There has also been gossip about these two potentially being engaged, and when asked, Adele didn’t bring much clarity.

“Well, I’m not married,” she said.

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