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R. Kelly Claims Ignorance Over $10.5 Million Lawsuit Against Him For Shooting Threat

January 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

R. Kelly’s legal trouble continues to mount and mount, this time over a lawsuit that he allegedly was never aware of. Moreover, according to new court documents reportedly obtained by TMZ, he blasted a $10.5 million August judgement awarded against him to a group of women. The judge in this case oversaw the case of six females who sued the artist and his alleged former manager Donnell Russell for reportedly sabotaging and shutting down a New York City screening of the Surviving R. Kelly docu-series in December of 2018 by threatening a mass shooting. He supposedly expressed that, if he was aware of the suit in the first place, he would have defended himself.

As such, it seems like this $10.5 million sum is a default judgement based on R. Kelly’s failure to respond, although that’s just an assumption. Given his response, though, it would make sense that said outcome was what won the lawsuit for the six women in this case and time. Regardless, this also follows a pattern of legal pushback from the Chicago native against endeavors against him. For example, he sued Tasha K and various prison workers last year for allegedly leaking information about him.

R. Kelly At A 2019 Chicago Hearing

R Kelly Lawsuit Surviving Screening Threat Response Hip Hop News — CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Singer R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on September 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly is facing multiple sexual assault charges and is being held without bail. (Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images)

Back to this specific judgement, though, R. Kelly reportedly expressed that he’s simply overwhelmed by the many lawsuits and cases against him, which he can’t handle from his North Carolina prison cell. Beyond the sheer quantity, another reason he cited is the many changes in his legal team as of late, which caused him to completely miss the lawsuit. In addition, the 57-year-old said he “cannot read or understand words beyond that of a grade schooler,” so he wouldn’t have been able to understand the suit in the first place without solid legal counsel. As the final cherry atop the excuse sundae this time around, he claimed Russell was never his manager and that, if he tried to stop the Surviving screening without Kelly, he did it “for his own reasons,” not on his orders.

Meanwhile, we’ll see if there are any reversals or double-downs in this case. The pop culture world continues to discuss this situation, whether it’s for a morbid laugh or for a serious conversation on abuse of power. Surely, it’s too big of a case for it to slow down anytime soon. For more news and the latest updates on R. Kelly, come back to HNHH.

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Tory Lanez, R. Kelly & More Celebrity Prisoners’ Christmas Meals Revealed

December 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Thanks to a new TMZ report, we know how a couple of celebrity convicts like Tory Lanez and R. Kelly are spending their holidays behind bars. You might’ve caught similar coverage around Thanksgiving, as the end of a criminal case in pop culture by no means diminishes public interest in it. Sure, this is admittedly quite the voyeuristic approach, but also one that reminds folks of people’s humanity and mind state during a time in which we’re looking for joy and healing. Whether it’s Cornish hens, cornbread, or gravy, Christmas provided a silver lining for these folks. Hopefully they continue to hold themselves accountable for their crimes and can grow past their history.

Furthermore, Tory Lanez got quite the menu at California Correctional Institution Tehachapi. Reportedly, he received carrot and pineapple salad, pineapple-glazed ham, mixed vegetables, beef gravy, mashed potatoes, a dinner roll, ice cream, and a blueberry crisp. As for the rapper and singer’s current legal status, we recently got to see a new picture of him behind bars. Regardless of all the drama and conflict surrounding his conviction, he put on a smile and is hopefully having the best time he can while doing his time.

R. Kelly Performing In 2013

Tory Lanez R Kelly Christmas Meals Prisoners Jail Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 30: R. Kelly performs onstage during R. Kelly, New Edition and The Jacksons at the 2013 BET Experience at Staples Center on June 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)

In addition to Tory Lanez, we also got reports of what R. Kelly got for his Christmas meal at FCI Butner Medium I in North Carolina. This included Cornish hens, cream of broccoli, mashed and sweet potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, cornbread dressing, dinner rolls, and a pecan pie. However, when it comes to his time in the pen, it seems like he is facing more uphill battles than expected, although the deservedness of this is hard to deny. For example, the R&B artist sued prison workers and Tasha K for allegedly being part of a scheme to leak information concerning his case.

Meanwhile, you can check out the “Via” link below to see meals for Harvey Weinstein and more. At these facilities, they will often do special activities or get-togethers for the holidays to give inmates some form of reprieve. As some of these cases continue to develop, we hope that these meals come with newfound retribution and reflection this season. For more news and updates on Tory Lanez and R. Kelly, come back to HNHH.

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Celebrity Thanksgiving Meals: Tory Lanez, R. Kelly, And Suge Knight All Eat Pumpkin Pie In Prison

November 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

When the holiday season rolls around in the final months of the year, it’s hard not to find yourself in a festive mood – even from behind bars. Several famous faces know that all too well after spending several years locked up in prison, but others, like Tory Lanez, are spending their first-ever Thanksgiving in the slammer. The Canadian got a taste of Christmas while incarcerated in 2022, but this time around, he’s getting the full experience, and TMZ managed to get the details on what he’s eating to celebrate the annual holiday.

Much like his listeners, Lanez indulged in some roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy on Thursday (November 23). Other fixings on the menu at California Correctional Institution Tehachapi include cornbread dressing, diced carrots, a dinner roll, green salad, cranberry sauce, and of course, pumpkin for dessert. While he’s serving his time at San Diego’s Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, the outlet notes that Suge Knight ate the same meal as the “Say It” hitmaker.

R. Kelly Spends Another Thanksgiving Behind Bars

R. Kelly Thanksgiving Meal — R. Kelly after appearing at a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on September 17, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images)

Elsewhere, R. Kelly has become a seasoned pro at prison Thanksgiving by now. He’s staying at North Carolina’s FCI Butner Medium I, where he was fed roast turkey, baked candied sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, green beans, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and pie. In addition to the festive meal, prisoners at various institutes were also partaking in games like bingo, checkers, chess, and relay races to help brighten their moods.

Celebrities spending their holiday season behind bars have little say in what meals they’ll be indulging in, but those on the outside aren’t just sharing photos of their plates with fans on Instagram. For the 2023 season, Quavo is going all out by sharing a cookbook full of family recipes with us. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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R. Kelly Files Lawsuit Against Bureau of Prisons Alleging Personal Information Leak

November 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

R. Kelly is taking legal action against the Bureau of Prisons, filing a lawsuit claiming that his personal details were leaked by prison staff. This breach of confidentiality has reportedly impacted the R&B star’s ability to defend himself, raising serious concerns about privacy and protecting sensitive information.

R. Kelly’s Lawyer Speaks

In the aftermath of the Chicago trial, a lawsuit has been filed by R. Kelly against the federal government and the Bureau of Prisons, accusing them of leaking his personal information.

The lawsuit, filed with the U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois, alleges unauthorized access to his personal information and calls, including conversations with his attorneys. According to Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, certain officers within the Bureau of Prisons exploited their privileged access to the star’s details. According to Bonjean:

“He had every right to be able to be confident, to think the BOP would protect his information and not exploit, but unfortunately, certain BOP officers did just that.”

Who is Responsible?

The lawsuit claims that at least 60 Bureau of Prisons officers made unauthorized access to Kelly’s sensitive and confidential information, which was maintained by the Bureau.

The leaked information reportedly included personal calls, including conversations with his legal team, thereby jeopardizing his ability to mount a proper defense. As a result, Kelly has become reluctant to engage in discussions with anyone, including his own lawyers. Bonjean emphasized the impact of this breach, stating:

“He does not feel comfortable to this day talking to anyone, even his own lawyers, because of the impact of this event.”

R. Kelly’s Sisters Stand With Him

Kelly’s sisters also spoke out against the violation of his privacy. Lisa Kelly expressed her discontent, saying:

“You’re listening to personal phone calls. You’re listening to recordings. That’s not right. That doesn’t sit well with me at all.”

Cassandra Kelly echoed similar concerns, emphasizing the need for change in the judicial system.

“If they do it to him, they could do it to someone else. It’s time for change in our judicial system.”

R. Kelly is currently serving a 20-year sentence out-of-state for producing child pornography and enticing a minor in sexual activity. He is also appealing these convictions, as well as a conviction in New York for sex trafficking and racketeering.

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R. Kelly Sues Federal Prison System for Leaking His Private Information to Tasha K

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

R. Kelly has initiated a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons, claiming the agency leaked his private information to Tasha K.

The suit was filed in Chicago gedeal court, stating an agent at the Bureau of Prisons accessed the singer’s prison records, which also had phone calls with his lovers and lawyers, and sold them to Tasha K. Tasha K then used them online to her followers.

“The defendant United States of America breached its duty of care to the plaintiff when it allowed countless BOP officers to access plaintiff’s confidential information without any legal basis to do so,” Kelly’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean filed, according to Billboard.

Tasha K is also listed in the suit, stating she used her following to “harass the plaintiff” and caused “chaos in the plaintiff’s personal life.”

The suit also states that R. Kelly is fearful of speaking with his team due to the possibility it could be “released to the general public for mass exploitation.”

In August, R. Kelly wrapped up his current restitution bill. Following his high-profile criminal cases, Kelly still owed $506,950.26 to his victims. His next royalty check will cover the bill.

According to TMZ, Universal Music Group’s upcoming payout to R. Kelly would be 567,444.19, more than enough to cover his remaining bill. Before the remainder would make its way elsewhere, UMG will now direct a check to his restitution.

This past July, R. Kelly called out his longtime friend being blocked from visiting him at FCI Butner prison. Kelly states his friend and former business manager Derrel McDavid attempted to visit him, but the warden would not allow it.

McDavid was a co-defendant with R. Kelly in his Illinois criminal case. The charge they jointly faced was dismissed.

According to Radar Online, McDavid was accused of coordinating hush money payments before the 2008 trial.

A motion filed in court reads, “Mr. McDavid and Mr. Kelly have maintained a longstanding friendship and business relationship spanning decades before Mr. Kelly’s incarceration.”

The warden declined the visit stating McDavid was a co-defendant. Representatives for Kelly added, “FCI Butner’s denial of visitation was inconsistent with Bureau of Prison (“BOP”) regulations and policies, patently unreasonable, and advanced no legitimate penological interest.”

He added, “FCI Butner’s determination is patently unreasonable, capricious, and inconsistent with the directives and policies of the federal regulations. There is absolutely no risk—let alone a reasonable one—that a visitation by Mr. McDavid would create a threat to the security and good order of the FCI Butner.”

Previously, audio from prison has R. Kelly referencing the harsh conditions of his prison. In the audio, Kelly stated he deserves to die of natural causes. The singer is reportedly battling blood clots in his legs.

“I don’t deserve to die because somebody miscommunicated or somebody took a guess at what’s going on with my leg. I’m not supposed to die this way,” R. Kelly said. “You’re not even supposed to take a chance on that.”

He added, “And that’s why I’m speaking out on this because I’m scared for my life in that area. And who wouldn’t be? They treat animals better than that.”

R.Kelly speaks from prison: “Im scared for my life, I almost died. They treat animals better than this” after having serious blood clots in his legs. pic.twitter.com/PGbaYaCvYf

— Raphousetv (RHTV) (@raphousetv2) June 19, 2023

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R. Kelly Beat Wallo In Prison Talent Show, Gillie Da Kid Claims

November 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Gillie Da Kid is having a bit of fun on social media. In the wild world of hip-hop and street legends, there’s no shortage of stories and surprising journeys to the top. Wallo 267, now a celebrated motivational speaker and the charismatic host of the viral podcast Million Dollaz Worth of Game, is no exception to this rule. Moreover, before he became a public figure in the culture, he did time. In fact, he served a 20-year sentence in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for an armed robbery conviction. Wallo’s life story took a sharp turn as he entered prison at the tender age of 17 and emerged as a free man at 37. This was documented in a Change.org petition. Currently, he’s navigating the terrain of probation, and his tales from behind bars have become legendary. They’ve been featured as hilarious segments on his popular podcast.

However, Gillie Da Kid, a Philly rap figure who’s no stranger to the industry, and part of the Major Figgas group with Wallo, recently took to social media for some playful fun at his cousin’s expense. Gillie da King is playfully poking fun at his cousin Wallo for his extensive prison term. Gillie humorously captioned an Instagram post featuring R. Kelly singing “Bump and Grind,” suggesting that Wallo’s prison talent show wins might not have continued if R. Kelly were his competition. Regardless of how entertaining Wallo’s performances were. This lighthearted banter showcases the strong family bond and the unique humor within the hip-hop community.

Gillie Da Kid Pokes Fun At Wallo

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“@wallo267 won 3 straight prison talent shows he wouldn’t of won a 4th with R in there I don’t care how much twerking Lo Did,” he wrote. Gillie shared an Instagram post featuring R. Kelly, the R&B maestro, belting out his classic hit “Bump and Grind” acapella. It’s clear that the two never miss an opportunity to tease each other. However, in this case, Gillie playfully suggests that Wallo’s prison talent show victories might have met their match if he had to contend with R. Kelly’s vocals behind bars.

It’s all in good fun, and this light-hearted banter between the two cousins showcases the resilience, humor, and camaraderie that exists within the hip-hop community. Even when recounting tales of life behind prison walls. Wallo’s journey from incarceration to podcast stardom is nothing short of inspirational, and it’s heartwarming to see his family members, like Gillie, celebrating his success with a sprinkle of humor.

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Chris Brown Claps Back at Tinashe: ‘Name 5 Tinashe Songs…’

September 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tinashe stated she was unhappy about working with R. Kelly, calling the moment embarrassing. In an interview, Tinashe stated working with Chris Brown was also a label decision that she was not happy about. The statement caught Chris Brown’s attention, who offered a response.

During a visit to the Zach Sang show, Tinashe revealed that she treats her single with R. Kelly like it never happened, claiming she never wanted to do it.

“I literally block out that R. Kelly song from my mind,” Tinashe said. “I forget that it even exists. That is so embarrassing. That is so unreal that I even have a song with R. Kelly. That’s so embarrassing.”

Tinashe revealed that the moment was while she was young and signed a label, before she expressed regret in working with Chris Brown too. “That was a song that we all wanted to be this big moment, this big single.”

@zachsangshow “I block out that song from my mind” @Tinashe on working with R. Kelly #tinashe #rkelly #embarrassing #zachsangshow #zachsang #fyp #foryou @Amp ♬ original sound – Zach Sang Show

In response, Chris Brown hit Instagram with a swift clapback: NAME 5 TINASHE songs or die … EVERYBODY DEAD.”

Chris Brown reacts to headline about Tinashe regretting her 2015 collaboration with him, which she said was a label decision:

“NAME 5 TINASHE songs or die…. EVERYBODY DEAD ” pic.twitter.com/1YeaOV9YuM

— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 17, 2023

Tinashe is keeping it cute, directing attention back to her new EP.

Anyways… stream NEEDS https://t.co/6YZV7DT9OA

— TINASHE (@Tinashe) September 17, 2023

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Tinashe Calls It ‘So Embarrassing’ That She’s Collaborated With Chris Brown And R. Kelly, And She Explained Why She Did

September 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tinashe Lollapalooza 2022 — Josh Brasted

Tinashe just released her new album, BB/Ang3l, but if you dig back further into the archives, there’s some work that she’s not proud of. Specifically, she recently spoke about her “embarrassing” collaborations with Chris Brown and R. Kelly (“Player” and “Let’s Be Real Now,” respectively, both from when she was signed with RCA Records in 2015).

In an interview on the Zach Sang Show yesterday (September 13), Tinashe was asked if her collaborations with Brown and Kelly were among “things that felt label-y,” meaning things she was essentially forced to do. She laughed and responded, “You think I wanted to? [laughs] I literally… I block out that R. Kelly song from my mind. I forget that it even exists. That is so embarrassing. That is so unreal that I even have a song with R. Kelly. That’s so embarrassing. Yes, that was label-y! […] And I was so young, too, which is crazy because I feel like I did that song when I just signed to that label. I was probably, like, 20. That was crazy.”

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“I block out that song from my mind” @Tinashe on working with R. Kelly #tinashe #rkelly #embarrassing #zachsangshow #zachsang #fyp #foryou @Amp

♬ original sound – Zach Sang Show

Sang then commented that despite public perceptions of those collaborations being something that Tinashe was totally on board with, she probably lacked a lot of control over the situation. Tinashe responded, “You do, a thousand percent. Especially when it comes to singles, for example — that song with Chris [Brown]: that was a song that I put a lot of… we all wanted it to be this big moment, this big single. So I feel like, in their mind, they were like, ‘You need the support.’ He was their biggest artist that they had on rhythmic radio at the time. To me, I was like, ‘Well, this is a pop song. So, I really don’t feel like we should put Chris on it.’ That doesn’t compute to me, but… I don’t know.”

R. Kelly’s Music Royalties Garnished To Pay Back Victims

August 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

R. Kelly, the controversial R&B singer, is facing further consequences for his actions as a judge ordered his music royalties to be garnished to pay back his victims. The decision comes amid Kelly’s 30-year sentencing for child pornography. Royalties Garnished On Wednesday, August 23, a judge signed an order that will garnish R. Kelly’s music […]

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