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Megan Thee Stallion’s Former Bodyguard Said Tory Lanez Apologized For Shooting: Report

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The legal battle between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez ramped up this week, as both sides give their testimonies. Recently, Meg’s former bodyguard Justin Edison did not attend trial proceedings when called to testify. While some see this as Meg’s case disintegrating, many have noticed how fishy this seems. A source told Rolling Stone that Edison gave a statement that Lanez apologized to him for shooting Megan.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 24: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

According to these new reports, Edison primarily contributed to authorities charging Tory in the first place. Apparently, the bodyguard went to the Canadian rapper’s house to get his client’s belongings. After, he claims that Lanez apologized to him for the shooting, and issued a witness statement in reference. However, other witnesses backtracked rather than disappeared, such as Meg’s friend Kelsey Harris.

Regardless, Edison didn’t appear in court to give this testimony, which caused many to raise eyebrows. “Megan bodyguard Justin Edison is now considered a missing person,” one user wrote on Twitter. However, the Los Angeles Police Department told TMZ that there’s no missing person’s case for Edison.

Said user stated, “He was supposed to testify yesterday. He’s the sole reason Tory got charged. He went to Tory house to get Megan’s things, he claim Tory confessed that he shot Meg and now he’s missing out of nowhere, yeah okay.”

Seemingly, authorities in the LAPD dismissed Edison’s disappearance enough to not warrant a missing person’s case. Still, Rolling Stone’s report suggests that there’s a lot of withheld information in this case. Also, if Edison issued that statement and had every intention to testify, it would support the Houston rapper’s emotional testimony. However, things in court are not that easy. As witnesses flip and the case impacts Meg’s personal life, people are unsure of how far this will go.

But what do you think of Edison’s testimony, disappearance, and the LAPD’s actions? How do you think this case between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez will develop? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on this story.

Chrisean Rock’s Brother Confronts Blueface About Their Physical Violence: Watch

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Even if you’re not a reality TV fanatic, it’s hard to deny the appeal of Chrisean Rock and Blueface’s new show. Their relationship certainly won’t be winning any “couple goals” awards anytime soon. However, they do know how to entertain a crowd with their dramatic antics.

Last Sunday (December 11) was when we saw the premiere of Zeus’ Crazy In Love series. The first episode had no shortage of chaos, including a physical blowout between the “Thotiana” rapper and his girlfriend’s dad, as well as some bickering between the lovers themselves. Elsewhere in the same show, Rock steals a van and drives away as her man proudly watches on.

Chrisean Rock and Blueface attend Daniels Leather Fashion Show Blue Moon on September 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Those who didn’t watch the series debut likely came across some of the clips circulating on social media with the most ridiculous moments. As fans prepare for another episode tonight (December 17), more snippets of what we can expect have been making rounds online.

On Saturday (December 16), @theneighborhoodtalk posted one that finds Blueface in the middle of a confrontation with Rock’s brother. Specifically, the recording artist is being pressed about his very public history of domestic violence with his girlfriend.

During their conversation, the reality starlet’s sibling admitted to having hit his own baby mothers before. However, he wants to see better for his family. “I done hit them before, but I’m not embracing that,” he explains to Blue.

When the 25-year-old asks Rock’s brother why he previously put his hands on the women in his life, he quickly said, “She hit me!” Defending himself just as promptly, the “Bleed It” artist claps back, “So you did the same shit as me!”

In the past, we’ve seen how violent things can get between Chrisean and her lover. Both of them have been accused of physically harming one another. Recently, she seemingly flexed a photo of Blueface sporting two black eyes that got her some serious backlash online.

Earlier this summer, Rock’s brother publicly spoke out regarding his concern for the couple’s relationship. “Chrisean I Love You So Much and over here hurting bout you,” he wrote after hearing about the Crazy In Love star’s fight that left his sister with a missing patch of hair and a broken bathroom door.

“Our father raised us to protect our sisters at all cost. [You] da youngest one. I know you love Blue, I jus wanna ask him do he love you? I can’t play bout [you] no more Chrisean. I’ll see y’all soon,” his message went on.

Read everything he had to say below. Afterward, let us know if you’ll be tuning into tonight’s episode in the comments.

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50 Cent Compares Megan Thee Stallion Case To Jussie Smollett

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Megan Thee Stallion’s court case against her alleged shooter Tory Lanez took some wild turns in the courthouse. Amid missing witnesses, contradicting stories, and backtracked testimonies, Meg and Tory have both faced scrutiny and criticism for their accounts. However, the Houston rapper in particular reckoned with a lot of backlash to her experience and side of the story. 50 Cent is the latest to question Meg’s side, as he published a tweet comparing her to former Power star Jussie Smollett.

LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 17: (L-R) Recording artist 50 Cent and actors Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Larry Busacca/BMA2015/Getty Images for dcp)

In 50’s post, he included a meme of Megan morphing into Smollett and a link to his G-Unit merch. Readers likely remember that the actor staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in 2019 because he was not happy with his salary.

The New York rapper posted the caption, “Damn i’m confused all this shit going around i don’t know what to think. LOL.”

Meg’s been fighting for her case in public since April of this year, where she had her first TV appearance since the July 2020 shooting. Furthermore, she told CBS This Morning‘s Gayle King that she was never intimately close with her alleged shooter. However, in this week’s trial proceedings, the court found that her and Tory Lanez had been romantically involved. Also, Meg’s former best friend Kelsey Harris contradicted her previous testimonies that she saw Tory shoot Megan.

Therefore, her lawyers are concerned that there’s been witness tampering. Meanwhile, the Canadian rapper said that a fight broke out the night of the alleged shooting over jealousy. He claims that he slept with both friends, which started an argument. Moreover, Tory sent an apology to the “NDA” rapper, which he used as primary evidence in court.

He tweeted in February, “Good dick had me f**king 2 best friends, and I got caught. That’s what I apologized 4. It’s sick how u spun it tho.” Unfortunately, male rappers coming down on the female MC’s traumatizing experience has been a trend this year.

What do you think of 50’s jabs? In addition, what’s your take on the legal battle between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on this investigation.

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Druski Admits He’s Afraid Of NBA YoungBoy

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Druski admitted that he’s afraid of NBA YoungBoy during an interview with Middleman Media on Thursday. The comedian had interacted with the rapper back in October after one of his jokes didn’t go over well.

“[I was] nervous as hell. I ain’t gon lie to you,” Druski said, as noted by HipHopDX. “YoungBoy one of them ones. He put that fear in your heart for real. He don’t play that bullshit.”

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 26: Comedian Druski performs onstage at The Kia Forum on August 26, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

“I ain’t even seen him in person yet. That gun big. Them bullets big,” he responded. “You ain’t ever heard that saying: ‘You can be in the gym all day, you still gon’ get hit with this .40’? Knock yo’ ass back!”

Druski had gotten in trouble with YoungBoy when he joked about his fiancée, Jazlyn Mychelle. Commenting on an Instagram post of her, he wrote, “Bitch look like me.”

YoungBoy’s label, Never Broke Again LLC, replied “@druski this why y’all n****s be dying.” The two then interacted on Instagram Live, later in the week.

“Ah look, you got me on here! Don’t get to playing! Don’t make the joke outta me bruh,” YoungBoy said.

Druski responded, “I wanted you to join Coulda Been Records!”

The back and forth came just a month after YoungBoy and Jazlyn Mychelle welcomed their second child together. The birth brought the rapper’s total number of children to 10.

Druski is currently preparing to embark on his “Coulda Woulda Shoulda Tour.” He’ll be taking his comedic talents to New York, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, and more throughout the spring. He previously performed as an opener on J. Cole’s “The Off-Season Tour” in 2021.

Check out Druski’s comments on NBA YoungBoy below.

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Elon Musk Frees Several Journalists From Twitter Jail After Doxxing Accusations

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As has come to be the norm lately, Elon Musk is making waves with his leadership decisions over at Twitter. After making the controversial decision to suspend the accounts of a number of journalists for allegedly doxxing him, the CEO is now responding to the backlash by reinstating several of their profiles.

As TMZ reports, the South African shared a statement on Friday (December 16) after polling the app’s users to see if they thought he should unsuspend “accounts who doxxed [his] exact location in real-time.” 58.7% of the votes came in favour of the reporters getting their privileges back in real-time. The remainder (41.3%) felt as though a seven-day penalty would be fair.

“The people have spoken. Accounts that doxxed my location will have their suspensions lifted now,” Musk wrote yesterday. Among those who he banned were Donie O’Sullivan of CNN and Drew Harwell from the Washington Post.

Additionally, Matt Binder (Mashable), Ryan Mac (New York Times), and Micah Lee (The Intercept) were recipients of Musk’s punishment. The Tesla founder specifically has accused them of disclosing personal details about his whereabouts. Per TMZ, much of the information these journalists use is already publicly available.

Those accused by the 51-year-old have vehemently denied any publishing of his private info. However, they do have some theories as to why he temporarily shut down their profiles in the first place.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk smiles as he addresses guests at the Offshore Northern Seas 2022 (ONS) meeting in Stavanger, Norway on August 29, 2022. – The meeting, held in Stavanger from August 29 to September 1, 2022, presents the latest developments in Norway and internationally related to the energy, oil and gas sector. – Norway OUT (Photo by Carina Johansen / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT (Photo by CARINA JOHANSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

The journalists seem to think that Musk is taking offence to their less-than-favourable coverage of him. After he made the decision to suspend reporters, both Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and House Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff were quick to put the engineer on blast.

During an online chat that found the father of 10 meeting with those whose accounts he put on hold, it was pointed out that he’s been acting in a hypocritical manner. Previously, Elon criticized Twitter’s bosses for their suppression of the infamous Hunter Biden story.

In response to the call out, the CEO made it plain and clear, “If you dox, you get suspended. End of story, that’s it.” Afterward, he quickly left the conversation.

It seems Elon Musk is facing haters all over as of late. Just last week, he was booed by the crowd at a Dave Chappelle show. Read more about that here, and check back with HNHH later for more pop culture news updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Former Bodyguard Disappears Before Tory Lanez Testimony: Report

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We’re one week into Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion’s trial. Already, there’s been what feels like a year’s worth of drama and chaos unfolding. Though things started out smoothly, it wasn’t long before things began to turn. Most notably, Kelsey Harris’ testimony found her suddenly forgetting several significant details regarding the shooting.

Luckily, she previously gave an on-camera interview with the police. Due to her demeanour on the stand, the prosecution was able to play the footage for the jury. In it, the Houston rapper’s former best friend says that she saw Tory shoot Megan. On the stand, however, she only admitted to hearing gunshots ring out that night.

Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete arrives at court to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

People have been speculating that Harris may have been “compromised” or accepted a bribe from the Canadian to stay silent. The details of that are sure to come to light in the future. For now, a more pressing matter has come forward.

According to The Shade Room, Thee Stallion’s former bodyguard, Justin Edison, was among those due to take the stand on Friday (December 16). However, it appears he’s now missing. According to a report posted on Saturday (December 17), the UCLA alum cannot be located, causing concern amongst his friends and family.

“We recently learned that Justin Edison went missing right before he was scheduled to appear in court,” the “Hot Girl Summer” artist’s attorney, Alex Spiro, told the outlet.

According to a previous story from The Sun, the missing man played college football after finishing high school in LA. Afterward, he went on to play in the Indoor Football League and eventually connected with Megan to become her bodyguard.

After the incident with Lanez, Edison spoke out on Instagram. “If you know me and you know her well enough, not only do you know I wasn’t physically present during [the] events, but you know why,” he said, revealing that he wasn’t there when his client was shot.

“If you don’t know me or her well enough, she good. I’m here now, and she’ll never step foot outside without me plus some n*ggas who don’t aim at feet present,” the former athlete went on.

Presently, the only other detail provided by TSR is that LAPD is investigating Edison’s disappearance.

Read what Megan Thee Stallion had to say about Pardison Fontaine’s thoughts on her trial here. Additionally, make sure to check back later for any updates.

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Diddy Kisses Mystery Woman After Nobu Dinner Date: Photos

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It seems fatherhood has Diddy feeling at the top of his game – according to his current dating roster, that is. Earlier this month, the multihyphenate shared via Twitter that he welcomed a seventh child, named Love Sean Combs, recently. In the wake of that bombshell, sleuths quickly discovered that baby’s mother to be 28-year-old Dana Tran. At this time, the nature of her relationship with Puff remains unknown.

As gossip began to circulate about the infant, who was actually born in October, Yung Miami was quick to enter the chat and make it known that she’s not anyone’s “side bitch.” Previously, Akademiks had used his own social media feeds to throw shade at Caresha. Specifically, he trashed her for continuing to date the Bad Boy without commitment.

After a back-and-forth ensued between those two, Diddy himself interjected and let the world know that he doesn’t play about his City Girl. “[Yung Miami] is not my side chick. Never has been, never will be,” he wrote earlier this week.

“She’s very important and special to me, and I don’t play about my Shawty Wop. I don’t discuss things on the internet and I will not start today,” the “I’ll Be Missing You” hitmaker concluded.

He may say he doesn’t play about the “Twerkulator” rap diva, but that doesn’t mean he’s willing to stop having his share of other fun. Just a few days ago, Diddy was romantically linked to Shawntya Joseph, a social media personality and YouTuber.

Photos of the two strolling through New York on December 9th began circulating shortly after Combs broke his baby news. Since then, another woman was photographed getting up close and personal with him.

As The Shade Room reports, Diddy spent his Friday (December 16) night on a dinner date with a pretty young thing at Nobu. Her identity currently remains unknown, though the paparazzi images taken make it clear that she’s got the producer’s eye.

In the comment section, some users are speculating that all of these headlines could be a part of an album rollout for Puff. Others couldn’t help but praise the Harlem-born star on his impressive roster.

“That line-up is crazy,” one Instagram follower wrote. “God a nice a$$ c00chie collection,” someone else chimed in.

Do you think Diddy is getting serious with any of the women in his life, or are his antics all part of a PR stunt? Let us know below, and check in later for any pop culture news updates.

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Young Thug’s Lawyer Speaks On Recent YSL Deals

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Given recent news of Gunna’s release from jail, many are wondering how the rest of the YSL case will develop. Meanwhile, people are unsure whether this bodes well for its boss, Young Thug, or if he will face increased consequences. His lawyer, Brian Steel, spoke about these plea deals within YSL and how they might actually be hurting him. According to Steel, law enforcement will take advantage of people seeking release in exchange for information incriminating Thugger (Jeffery Williams).

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 25: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been processed using digital filters.) Rapper Young Thug attends the game between Golden State Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 25, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Steel stated, “When they want a deal, law enforcement officers are all too eager to say, ‘Well, tell us about Mr. Williams. Was he involved in this, what do you know about it? That’s the problem with this case. It’s coming from the word of people who are getting deals to say ‘Yeah, he was there. I saw him around’ or ‘He gave the order’ or ‘I heard from someone else he gave the order.’ That’s what this case is about. You’re not gonna hear any confession of Jeffery Williams.”

Furthermore, Gunna spoke about his recent plea deal and explained the circumstances. He wrote, “While I have agreed to always be truthful, I want to make it perfectly clear that I have NOT made any statements, have NOT been interviewed, have NOT cooperated, have NOT agreed to testify or be a witness for or against any party in the case and have absolutely NO intention of being involved in the trial process in any way.” YSL co-founder Walter Murphy also took a plea deal.

Meanwhile, Young Thug’s legal battles took stranger turns indeed this week. Indeed, a naked man boasting “Free Young Thug” disrupted the “Digits” rapper’s hearing via Zoom on Thursday (December 15th). Moreover, the hearing was to suppress evidence in YSL’s RICO case.

While authorities scrambled to turn courtroom monitors off, they already had delayed the hearing by several hours given tech issues. Still, Thug attended the hearing in-person for the first time since his arrest, and he scored a big win. Judge Glanville prohibited prosecutors from using mobile phones and other evidence taken from the rapper’s home with no search warrant in 2015. Moreover, prosecutors intended to present said evidence at the January trial. Needless to say, the Zoom bomber brought a much less helpful surprise.

What do you think of Steel’s remarks and the YSL plea deals? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest case updates.

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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky’s Son Makes His TikTok Debut: Watch

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Rihanna’s pregnancy was undoubtedly one for the books. Even as her bump continued to grow earlier this year, she stepped out in sultry ensembles that had her looking and feeling her best. Since giving birth in May, the “Pon de Replay” hitmaker has been balancing her responsibilities as a mother and a businesswoman as she enters this new chapter of her life.

While she’s been open about talking about her infant son, the Barbadian singer and her beau, A$AP Rocky have yet to share his face with the world – until now, that is. On Saturday (December 17), the 34-year-old made her TikTok debut with a video of the little guy, which she aptly captioned, “Hacked.”

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are seen on October 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

In the heartwarming video, he coos and smiles at Rih. “You tryna get mommy’s phone?” she asks her baby from behind the camera. Later on, in the same clip, we see the growing boy yawning as he watches out the car window.

Since she posted the video earlier this morning, the Bad Gal and her mini-me have earned upwards of 250K likes. In the comment section, many pointed out that the infant bears a strong resemblance to his mother. “AWWWW HE LOOK JUST LIKE HER,” one person wrote.

“[It] feels abnormal that we get to see him before Christmas,” someone else joked. “It’s like a gift.” Another added, “Ri!! You made a person!! He’s real y’all. I love him [already].”

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Aside from the adorable TikTok, photos of Rihanna and Rocky’s firstborn have additionally been making rounds online.

Shared exclusively with Hollywood Unlocked, the images see the couple’s lookalike wearing a white onesie in bed as he sucks on a pacifier. Another finds his father holding him up with a piece of fabric draped over his head. Seems like the Testing rapper is hoping his son will channel his inner “Babushka Boi” early on.

Presently, the musical couple hasn’t shared the name of their bundle of joy with the world. Check out his first photos exclusively below, and tell us what you think a suitable moniker is down in the comments.

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Slimelife Shawty Released In Third YSL Plea Deal

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Recent releases and negotiations indicate that the YSL gang indictment saga may be entering a new phase of more freedom. Many of the Atlanta label’s members are doing time and accused of racketeering, gun and drug distribution, and other charges. Meanwhile, fans were ecstatic about the news of Gunna’s release this week. Also, officials also freed YSL rapper Slimelife Shawty on a plea deal, the third so far in this case.

Moreover, Shawty requested an Alford plea, which is the same one Gunna’s team employed. The 24-year-old pleaded guilty as a first offender to one count of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act. Meanwhile, the court will sentence him to ten years: one year commuted to time served, and nine of probation.

EAST POINT, GEORGIA – APRIL 22: (L-R) Dolly White, Unfoonk, HiDoraah, Strick, BSlime, Young Thug, Yak Gotti, YTB Trench, T-Shyne, Lil Keed, Lil Duke, and FN DaDealer attend Young Stoner Life Meet & Greet at DTLR Camp Creek on April 22, 2021 in East Point, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Moreover, Slimelife Shawty grew up on Cleveland Ave, the same neighborhood that Young Thug, Lil Keed, and Lil Got did. However, he’s with Alamo Records, and made waves Keed’s viral track “Blicky Blicky.” Shawty’s attorney reportedly stated that most charges he faced of “in furtherance of this conspiracy” were not criminal. Later, Shawty posted on his Instagram story to share the good news- and clarify it.

“Yea I’m home,” he wrote via text on a black background. “Ain have to snitch to get here dickhead . I admitted young slime life was a gang cus it ain’t illegal for no group to be a gang look it up that don’t hurt nobody anybody can be a gang , plus the founder already admitted it stupid. what I pose to say if a founder admitted it. what I den do was say Yes it’s a fact people in ysl commit crimes like murder and etc cus ion no nun bout that .”

Similarly, Gunna’s statement of release clarified that he wasn’t speaking against his crew. “While I have agreed to always be truthful,” he remarked, “I want to make it perfectly clear that I have NOT made any statements, have NOT been interviewed, have NOT cooperated, have NOT agreed to testify or be a witness for or against any party in the case and have absolutely NO intention of being involved in the trial process in any way.” While his statement, along with court footage, has received a wealth of positive reactions from other rappers, some were critical.

What do you think of YSL’s Slimelife Shawty’s release and plea deal? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates.

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