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6ix9ine’s Chaotic Prison Arrival Was Surrounded By Fans & Reporters: Watch

October 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

6ix9ine’s arrest in the Dominican Republic for alleged assault on Friday (October 13) shocked the hip-hop world. Well, maybe shock is a strong word considering his usual antics and past legal troubles, but they are nonetheless pretty heavy accusations. Moreover, some video clips emerged of the rapper being escorted into the prison facility on the island, and it looks absolutely chaotic. Fans screamed and tried to get past the jail’s gates, and there were various reporters, news outlets, cameras, and more trying to get some good coverage of it. Overall, it was quite the bombastic and larger-than-life scene, even if its main subject is not in the public’s best graces right now.

Furthermore, for those unaware, 6ix9ine stands accused of assaulting two local record producers who were working with his partner, Yailin La Más Viral. Dominican artist Diamond La Mafia claimed that they were recording a song, and then Tekashi went with his entourage and attacked Diamond’s colleagues. According to the Caribbean nation’s news outlet Diario Libre, authorities nabbed the New York MC into custody when he tried to leave the country on a private jet after the supposed brawl, which allegedly resulted in a broken jaw. While a lot of this story is still unclear, the pieces are slowly starting to come together.

6ix9ine’s Arrest Prompts Wild Scene Outside Jail: Watch

“He grabbed both of my producers,” Diamond La Mafia remarked about the alleged 6ix9ine brawl [these remarks are translated via Google Translate from an Instagram Live clip. “I had just left the studio, Yailin had just left. I was [telling her] I was in Miami and, suddenly, he showed up at the studio in La Vega and disrupted my producers. Through no fault of their own, without knowing them.”

“I was coming down and they were asking where Yailin is,” an alleged victim added. “I told them that she had left and they said to open the studio for them and I opened it for them. At once, they entered us. They hit me more than I even know about.” For more news and the latest updates on 6ix9ine, log back into HNHH.

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Tory Lanez Wished Adin Ross A Happy Birthday From Prison, Streamer Alleges

October 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Even though Tory Lanez has limited contact and resources from behind bars, he can apparently still make a phone call to one of his streaming buddies. Moreover, Adin Ross recently claimed that he received a prison phone call from the Canadian artist on Wednesday (October 11), which was his birthday. Considering that the two go way back, it’s no surprise that they’re still in touch with each other, and it’s at least heartening to see that Lanez has the chance to reach out. However, even though we don’t have any audio or footage of the call, but it would be an odd thing to clout-chase through.

“Thanks bro, it was my birthday,” Adin Ross was telling a friend. “It was my birthday on October 11. Tory Lanez called me in jail and wished me a happy birthday, that was kinda cr*zy. Yeah, it’s kinda cr*zy. He called me and he was like, ‘Yo bro, you think I would forget?’ I was like, ‘Oh, s**t.’ It was *nsane. W Tory, Free Tory, bro, he literally called me on my birthday. That’s *nsane.”

Adin Ross Thanks Tory Lanez For Birthday Message

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Of course, after streaming together and the content creator defending Tory Lanez amid his shooting case with Megan Thee Stallion, their friendship is understandably tight. Adin Ross also has his own controversies to handle, which make them a pretty criticized duo on the Internet. In addition, he’s gotten a lot of flack from fans online for continuing to blast Megan and defend Tory’s alleged innocence. Even though the court case itself is over and done with, it seems like Ross isn’t ready to live it down.

“I’ma talk on the situation, real quick,” he remarked about commenting on Megan Thee Stallion’s post with a “Free Tory” message. Throughout this statement, he claimed there to be “no evidence” against the rapper. “This is all I’m gonna say: I’m not apologizing for s**t. It’s still free Tory. Free him. He’s innocent. Alright? I don’t care! I’ve been canceled for way worse. This is not even bad, what I’m saying. I hate this s**t, bro.” For more news and updates on Tory Lanez and Adin Ross, stick around on HNHH.

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Freeway Rick Ross Wants Tory Lanez To Follow His Advice On State Prison

October 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tory Lanez was recently moved to a new supermax security facility, which is a big move from a local Los Angeles institution to a state prison in California. Moreover, TMZ caught up with former criminal Freeway Rick Ross on Friday (October 13) at the LAX airport, and they asked him if he had any advice for the Canadian artist. Furthermore, Ross had a lot of tips for Lanez regarding not just his future regarding his sentence, but some 101 steps on how to survive incarceration. For those unaware, the “Hurts Me” singer is serving a ten-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion a couple of years ago.

They first tip that Freeway Rick Ross told Tory Lanez is to get someone to be your bodyguard. In addition, he also detailed one of plenty of crafty and important strategies that Suge Knight employed to stay safe and secure from behind bars. Ross served 15 years for his drug lord-related crimes, and his experience makes him feel sorry for the rapper being in a similar state with a lot of nasty people. Still, he said that he wishes him well amid this struggle.

Freeway Rick Ross’ Advice To Tory Lanez

Elsewhere, Freeway Rick Ross also warned Tory Lanez of the many ways in which his immediate circle will change. He no longer has his typical entourage; instead, he will butt heads with gang members, both current and past, and have to be amicable with them and many others. As such, Freeway advised Lanez to steer clear of any criminal organizations in prison, as they would expect him to protect them or prove his worth through violent and confrontational situations. Not only that, but he said that buying inmates TVs is a good way to get on their side.

However, that access to money is something that Ross thinks will be the R&B and rap crooner’s Achilles’ heel. Other inmates will want money from him around the clock, but there are better uses of his money. For example, he suggested that Lanez should hay $300 a month for an inmate bodyguard to watch over him. We’ll see whether he takes any of this advice to hear, even amid false rumors of release. For more news and the latest updates on Tory Lanez and Freeway Rick Ross, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Rot Ken Posts Up With Fellow Inmates With New Look After Receiving 20-Year Sentence

October 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After receiving a 20-year prison sentence, now fans have a new peep at Internet Money rapper Rot Ken thanks to his latest Instagram post. “If You Think I’m Lien In My Raps Come Figure Me Out #FreeDaRest,” he captioned the post alongside a couple of coffin emojis. In the pictures themselves, you can see the MC linking up with a few of his fellow inmates in jail, as they pose for the camera. The biggest detail that hardcore fans will notice with this post is that his typical dreadlocks aren’t there anymore, and it’s a dramatic new look for him.

Furthermore, a lot of Rot Ken fans in the comments were glad to see him online again amid his personal life updates. However, a lot of them also expressed disappointment that he engaged with this street life without transitioning out of it through his career in the first place. Regardless on what side of the argument they fell on, though, most users called for the Georgia native’s freedom. Sure, some folks hyper-fixated on his new shaved head, but most of them had their priorities straight.

Rot Ken’s New Pictures From Prison

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For those unaware, Rot Ken’s 20-year prison sentence stems from a fatal robbery in Richmond County in June of 2021. The court had previously him him with murder and aggravated assault charges for an April 2021 shooting. As of writing this article, it’s unclear whether these two cases connect in any way or if arrests for them happened at the same time. Either way, a judge sentenced the 20-year-old to 15 years for first-degree burglary and an additional five years for firearm possession during a crime commission.

Meanwhile, Ken’s age and the fact that he was just starting to get into the limelight make this case all the more saddening. Not because he shouldn’t be accountable for his crimes, but because it shows that the music industry won’t always remove you from harsh circumstances. Hopefully the rest of 2023 breezes by with no more incarcerated rappers, deceased MCs, or convicted criminal artists. For more news and the latest updates on Rot Ken, come back to HNHH.

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Tory Lanez’s Current Prison Schedule Revealed

October 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tory Lanez is currently set to spend the next 10 years at North Kern State Prison in California. Overall, this is not going to be an easy task. Prison is never easy, regardless of whether or not you are a celebrity. In the midst of this prison sentence, Lanez continues to apply for some form of bail. However, nothing has stuck with the judge so far. These attempts have been all for nothing, and is looking likelier that Lanez will just have to get used to his current life behind bars.

As TMZ reports, Lanez is doing just that. Previously, it had been reported that Lanez wanted to be part of the general population. This would allow him to mingle with inmates and create friendships in the prison. Currently, Lanez is being granted his wish. Moreover, he is on work release, which means he is doing jobs around the prison. This could mean anything from plumbing to carpentry, and anything in between.

Tory Lanez Is Doing What He Can To Get By

As far as his schedule is concerned, everything is fairly regimented. He wakes up early in the morning around 6 am and from there, he grabs breakfast before going to work. Subsequently, he goes and grabs some lunch, and the rest of the day resumes from there. TMZ also reports that there are plenty of programs at Lanez’s disposal. For instance, he can participate in various classes that could even lead to a Master’s Degree.

It remains to be seen what’s next for Tory Lanez in prison. He claims that he will have new music releasing soon, although nothing has been 100 percent set in stone. Let us know what you think of the situation, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Pooh Shiesty’s New Prison Picture Continues His Dramatic Transformation

October 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Pooh Shiesty may be incarcerated right now, but that doesn’t mean fans haven’t been able to get updates on his well-being. Sure, many of those were purely visual, but it’s at least heartening to see that he seems to be doing well. Moreover, a new picture of the rapper in prison emerged this week, showing him posing with two fellow inmates in front of the same wall he usually posts from. At first glance, it’s nothing remarkable: Pooh stands nonchalantly holding his wrists, and his colleagues look similarly calm and casual in their grey sweatpants and shirt. Of course, it’s not much, but at this point, any sight of him might bring up a smile.

Furthermore, it’s been a long time since authorities arrested Pooh Shiesty back in June of 2021, holding him without bond. Following a five-year and three-month jail sentence in 2022, there’s hope that the Memphis MC will be able to reduce this sentence somehow. Still, it’s tough to say whether that will be anytime soon, so many hope these social media updates will become much more informative in the future. After all, it’s our only way of knowing whether he’s okay or what’s going on with his legal situation.

Pooh Shiesty Poses With Fellow Inmates In New Prison Pic

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That being said, plenty of other sources, outlets, and figures provided a check-in for fans concerning the 23-year-old. For example, Wallo267 met with his father to discuss prison reform, and Gucci Mane advocated for improving the conditions of his stay. Along with these conversations surrounding the prison system, Pooh Shiesty made sure to do what he could to give back. He and fellow Memphis spitter K Carbon financed a back-to-school giveaway for the less privileged members of his community.

As such, there’s at least been a lot of ways in which the 1017 Records signee kept busy in his career and personal life. While there’s nothing like a personal update to quell fans’ worries, at least others haven’t forgotten to shed a light on these issues. His supporters will always be there, and he still has many people in the industry in his corner. For more news and the latest updates on Pooh Shiesty, come back to HNHH.

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Suge Knight Says He Deserves Early Prison Release

October 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Suge Knight says that his rights as a defendant were violated in several ways during his 2015 hit-and-run case, and in turn, he wants an early release from prison. The former Death Row Records founder is serving 28 years after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter for a fatal hit-and-run. He discussed the state of his case during an interview with AllHipHop.

“So an unfixable error, the only thing you got to do is you got to make a deal and let me go home or show I was right or you let me take my plea back and start all over,” he told the outlet. “But it’d be harder to start all over because you did all this bullshit with my case.”

Suge Knight Found Guilty Of Voluntary Manslaughter

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 09: Marion “Suge” Knight appears for a hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center March 9, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The hearing was scheduled to determine if the two criminal cases against Knight, one for murder and attempted murder when Knight allegedly ran over two men in a Compton parking lot after an argument and another case involving an alleged robbery and criminal threats to a photographer in Beverly Hills, should be moved to the downtown Los Angeles courthouse. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

“This [is] my bed,” he further told AllHipHop. “If they allowed me to go to trial, I would have won my case. I would have beat my case. But they didn’t. OK, I understand that, right? My crime carries two, six, 11 [years], if I was guilty. They gave me–naturally, they going to give me the high term, right? So my past, who I am, definitely is going to make sure I get some time. And I’m fine with that. But you don’t have the right to double me up.”

He continued: “You don’t have the right to give me time and a half. You don’t have the right to not let me have a lawyer. So, I wasn’t pushing the envelope as hard at first because I know I got to do some time. But I’ve been gone for nine years, so I did my time already.” The comments come after Knight recently discussed the arrest of Keefe D in the killing of 2Pac. Knight told TMZ that he has no interest in testifying in the case.

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Fetty Wap Shares New Photos From Jail

October 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fetty Wap appears to be in good spirits despite his current circumstances. A recent photo circulating on social media captures the “My Way” rapper in a jail setting, wearing an all-blue prison uniform. He can be seen striking a pose alongside fellow inmates. This photo emerges in the wake of his conviction. He was handed a prison sentence for his involvement in drug trafficking activities spanning across the country. He admitted guilt to charges related to conspiring to distribute a substantial quantity of cocaine, a crime that has led to a six-year prison sentence.

Meanwhile, the legal team representing the rapper made efforts to present a more compassionate perspective. They asserted that Fetty Wap’s involvement in criminal activities was primarily a consequence of his substantial financial challenges. They argued that his actions were not driven by personal gain, but rather by a sincere commitment to provide financial support to individuals who depended on him. Remarkably, it’s a stark contrast to the pinnacle of his musical career.

Fetty Wap Flicks Up

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During a time when he was simultaneously achieving musical glory and dabbling in illicit activities, his chart-topping hit “Trap Queen” showcased his unique blend of singing and rapping. The track soared to the impressive position of No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2015, cementing his status as a fast-rising star in the music industry. This huge achievement underscored his undeniable talent and the widespread appeal of his distinctive musical style.

The photograph from jail not only captures Fetty Wap’s resilience but also serves as a poignant reminder of the pitfalls that fame can entail. “He looks good,” one person wrote. “Forgot all about Fetty Wap,” said another. “Nobody looks good posted up in jail,” a different comment read. “They’re all locked up and looking like cages animals. Jail is disgusting. Life is too beautiful for anyone to be locked up like this.” Despite his current confinement, the rapper’s demeanor in the photo suggests a sense of acceptance. Perhaps a testament to his enduring spirit in the face of adversity. This situation points to the broader issue of artists’ responsibilities and the challenges they face in maintaining their artistic integrity while letting go of a former lifestyle. Stay tuned to HNHH for more Fetty Wap updates and music news.

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YNW Melly Plans To Bar Witnesses Who Allege He Owed YNW SakChaser Money

September 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly reportedly plans to bar witnesses that will claim he owed money to YNW SakChaser. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the state wants to prove that Melly made an agreement with SakChaser “to share or split all of the money that Mr. Melly made through his musical pursuits.”

Melly’s attorney, Daniel Aaronson, says the claims are baseless and doesn’t wanted them presented during the upcoming trial. He argues that without a “signed contract or agreement” or “a verbal acknowledgment by YNW Melly that he owed that money to YNW SakChaser, any reference to it would be ‘pure hearsay and conjecture.’”

YNW Melly’s Case Headed For Retrial

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – FEBRUARY 13: In this handout photo provided by the Broward’s Sheriff’s Office, rapper YNW. Melly, real name Jamell Demons, is seen in a police booking photo after being charged with two counts of murder in the first degree February 13, 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Demons allegedly conspired with Cortlen Henry to fatally shot two other Florida based rappers, Christopher. Thomas Jr and Anthony Williams, October 26. (Photo by Broward’s Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images)

“The nature of the testimony referenced above would be brought in so that the State could argue there was motive, i.e. [YNW Melly] did not want to pay [YNW Sakchaser] the money. Before the State contends during opening statement that it will show this evidence, the Court needs to rule on the admissibility of this argument,” Aaronson explained.

The latest update comes after Melly’s defense team suggested that the judge in the case drop the rapper’s double murder case due to prosecutorial misconduct. They cited the prosecution not divulging details about an investigation into Miramar Police Detective Mark Moretti. “Because this withholding of evidence was not only institutional, but deliberate prosecutor misconduct, double jeopardy principles apply,” the filing says. Be on the lookout for further updates on Melly’s trial on HotNewHipHop. The new trial will begin, next month, on October 9.

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Tory Lanez Shares Voice Message From Prison, Promises “Alone At Prom” Deluxe

September 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Over this past week, there have been numerous reports pertaining to Tory Lanez and his experience in prison. Overall, these reports have been a mixed bag. Some say he hates his experience and that he is worried about his life. However, other reports suggest that he is embracing his newfound life in North Kent State Prison. For instance, he apparently wants to be part of the General Population of the prison. Furthermore, he has reportedly stated that he is scared of no one, and is feeling good.

Well, it seems like the latter was corroborated on Monday as Lanez took to social media with a message for his fans. In the video reposted below by DJ Akademiks, Lanez can be heard talking about his experience. Overall, he says he is feeling refreshed and unafraid of his surroundings. His rant was actually quite impassioned as he says none of this can phase him. Moreover, he thanked all of his fans for their support during these trying times.

Tory Lanez Speaks

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Perhaps the most noteworthy part of his message was the fact that he stated a deluxe version of Alone At Prom is on the way. Back in 2021, Tory Lanez delivered an 80s album that was filled with throwback hits. The album turned out to be one of his most successful endeavors, and fans have wanted more tracks. Well, that seems to be an inevitability now. However, it remains to be seen when the project will drop. At this stage, we do not have a release date.

This latest update from Lanez likely comes as a surprise to a lot of people. It is especially interesting as he notes how he is happy to be out of county jail and is embracing state prison life. Overall, it seems like this situation as Lanez looking to galvanize his supporters, who are firmly in his corner despite the conviction. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

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