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

July 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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

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

Young Thug Continues to Fight for His Freedom

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

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

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

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Drake Leak: Alleged “For All The Dogs” Songs & Other Random Tracks Surface Online

July 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake has published an undeniably impressive catalog, which makes us wonder just how big his collection. of throwaways is. We’ve heard a good number of them leaked by internet sleuths and industry insiders. Recently there’s been another Tems collaboration and an updated version of Scorpion‘s “Jaded” featuring Ty Dolla Sign. According to a new report from HipHopNMore, seven new alleged Drake songs appeared online today (July 4). Two of the titles are rumoured to be on his upcoming For All The Dogs album.

An official release date or tracklist for the surprise LP has yet to be confirmed by the father of one. When sharing the news along with his poetry book, all Drizzy hinted at was returning to the “old” Drake. Fans would surely be excited for a resurrection of his old self, especially after the extreme disappointment that some of them felt over his Honestly, Nevermind album last summer.

Drake Preps for It’s All A Blur

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“Tried Our Best” and “I’m The Problem” are the two titles said to be appearing on For All The Dogs. Of course, neither of these has been officially confirmed as authentic Drake songs, so we suggest listening at your own risk. Others that are making waves, but not affiliated with the 36-year-old’s next LP that we know of, include “416” featuring Big Sean, “Yves Slatt Laurent,” and two separate demos of “Lose You.” Finally, we also have the original version of “Calling My Name,” one of the more popular songs from Honestly, Nevermind.

Preparing for a tour is no easy feat, but at this point in his career, Drake is obviously a pro. Earlier this week the Canadian took a trip to the nail salon, where he traded his heavily clowned yellow polish for a beautiful pink manicure that’s getting mixed reactions online. See for yourself at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Mozzy Reportedly Arrested In Wichita Less Than Two Months After Prison Release

July 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Mozzy fans were overjoyed when the West Coast rapper completed his 10-month prison sentence in early May. As we reported last summer, he turned himself in on federal gun charges. Still, he didn’t let being behind bars stop him from dropping bars of his own. He collaborated with friends like Baby Money and Celly Ru and left us seriously impressed with his own Kollect Kall EP back in April. Mozzy has been busy celebrating since his spring homecoming. Unfortunately, that came to an end early on Sunday (July 2) morning, when he was reportedly arrested.

Footage of the 36-year-old being detained by police in the dead of night has been appearing online. “Maaan @MozzyThaMotive came out to our city Wichita, [Kansas] for a dope a** show,” one user wrote along with their video. “Went to [an] after party and then got arrested. SMH, free Mozzy yo, f**k 12.” According to ABC News, the nightclub where the recording artist was partying was actually the scene of a shooting that left seven people shot and two trampled.

Read More: Mozzy Reportedly Released From Jail

Kansas Nightclub Shooting Sees Mozzy’s Arrest

The venue is located at 222 North Washington Street. As gunfire rang out, screaming was heard coming from inside at 12:58 AM. Lt. Aaron Moses, Executive Officer of the Wichita Police Department spoke with the outlet, confirming that one person remains in critical condition. Other victims (ranging in age from 21 to 34) were transported to local hospitals for treatment and are expected to be fine.

ABC notes that “one person has been detained for questioning at this time,” though Mozzy specifically wasn’t named. However, with the videos showing the Oak Park native in the same area at the same time being detained, it’s not hard to piece the puzzle together. We’ll be sure to share more information on the situation as it becomes available. If you’re interested in learning more about Mozzy’s impressive rap career while we await updates on his arrest, read our recent feature at the link below. For more hip-hop/pop culture news updates, check back in with HNHH later.

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YSL Rapper FN DaDealer Arrested On Murder Charges: Report

July 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YSL rapper FN DaDealer, real name Jakobe Moody, was reportedly arrested for alleged murder this week. Moreover, the report comes from 11Alive News, who obtained court documents detailing the arrest for the killing, which took the life of 28-year-old father of two, Tremaine Glasper. He is survived by the rest of the members of his family and his two young daughters. Furthermore, Moody (who is 20 years old) is accused of provoking a shooting on June 5 at the Columbia At Mechanicsville Crossing apartment complex. Police had three suspects potentially responsible for the murder, and the search for the other two is apparently still underway.

Of course, this unfortunate development adds to the mountain of legal issues that the record label’s members face. The most obvious of these is the ongoing RICO case against several members, including its founder Young Thug. As far as his side, his defense team motioned to block a police officer from the witness stand in court. Apparently, they believe that this official would have provided false information irrelevant to the case, mainly the claim that Thug cooperated with authorities regarding information on a homicide case.

FN DaDealer Reportedly Arrested

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Regardless, the case is still looking for jurors and has been in relative limbo for months, if not a year. What’s more is that its most recently delay came about because of defense attorney Eric Johnson. Police took custody of his laptop, on which they believe he allowed his client, YSL’s Christian Eppinger, to contact other members of the collective who weren’t caught up in the indictment. Until the court resolves his (for which a hearing will take place on July 12), the YSL trial is postponed.

Meanwhile, this news comes against the backdrop of Young Thug’s new album, BUSINESS IS BUSINESS. While many celebrated his return to music despite the circumstances, it seems like the moment became bittersweet. Given the initial nature of these reports, it’s unclear whether this arrest will tie into the RICO case. Still, stick around on HNHH for more on YSL and FN DaDealer, who joined the label at 18.

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Jacquees Put Down $40 To Bond Out Of Gwinnett County After Simple Battery Arrest: Report

June 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The music industry can’t go more than a few days without someone breaking the internet with news of their arrest. Recently we’ve seen Boosie Badazz and Quando Rondo caught up in some serious legal drama. Now, Jacquees has joined them. On Saturday (June 24), the self-proclaimed King of R&B began trending on Twitter as an alleged mugshot hit the internet. In the photo, his face is obviously swollen, though it remains unclear exactly what resulted in such severe injuries.

As per Hollywood Unlocked, Jacquees – born Rodriquez Jacquees Broadnax – was arrested in Gwinnett County on Friday night. At the time, he was charged with a misdemeanour of simple battery, plus a misdemeanour charge of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers. Arrest records shown below confirm that he was booked into the local jail at 1:26 AM. The recording artist made bond just a few hours later at 8:46 AM. His amount due was set at $3,700, and he put down just $40 to secure his release.

R&B Star Arrested in Georgia

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In the time since making it out of Gwinnett County, Jacquees has been active on Instagram and even made it over to Phoenix, Arizona for his performance and after-party. He may be getting trolled over his significantly altered appearance in his mugshot, but still, the 29-year-old definitely proved his dedication to his craft.

Thankfully, Jacquees has a few weeks to recover from the incident before heading overseas on the Sincerely For You International Tour. He’ll be kicking things off in Amsterdam on July 15 and will eventually make his way down under to Australia later on in the month.

New Photo from Jacquees’ IG Story

Check out the latest photo from Jacquees’ IG Story, which shows a far less swollen face, below. Was the self-proclaimed King of R&B getting arrested on your 2023 bingo card? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Jacquees Instagram Story — @jacquees/Instagram Story

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Jamie Foxx Reportedly “Recovering Well” According To Family Member

June 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jamie Foxx’s health has been referred to as “the best-kept secret in Hollywood,” which is no surprise considering the conflicting reports that emerged about it. Since April of this year, when his family announced a medical emergency that left him hospitalized, many wonder what could be happening to the screen star. However, on that note of family, they reportedly visited him in rehab and to provide promising updates. Now, another undisclosed family member came forward to Page Six and said that Foxx is “recovering well.” Although the vague nature of the quote and source don’t give us a lot, hopefully this truly is someone close to his circle that is relaying accurate news.

In fact, the same could be said for many other reports on the Texas native’s condition. Moreover, Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne had to address media speculation amid claims that the family was “preparing for the worst.” “Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild,” she wrote on Instagram. “My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating. In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support!”

Jamie Foxx In London

Jamie Foxx Recovering Well Family Member — LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 19: Jamie Foxx attends the British Vogue And Tiffany & Co. Celebrate Fashion And Film Party 2023 at Annabel’s on February 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)

While many are frustrated at the lack of specificity and clarity of these updates, they are coming from the 55-year-old’s family, which is the most important source in this conversation. In addition, their approach to divulging information about him might have effects on his future career, but is nonetheless their decision and must be respected for privacy’s sake. Regardless, no shortage of rumors emerged online over the past few months. One of those came from Mike Tyson, who Jamie Foxx is set to play in an upcoming biopic. Furthermore, the boxer allegedly heard that he had a stroke, although this is unconfirmed.

Meanwhile, we do know that reports suggested that he was in a Chicago facility undergoing treatment and care. Also, a whole slew of projects are on the table for Foxx this summer. First, there’s his film God Is A Bullet, his Netflix flick They Cloned Tyrone, and his voice acting in the Will Ferrell comedy Strays. Meanwhile, his action-comedy with Cameron Diaz, Back In Action, is in production limbo. For more news and the latest alleged updates on Jamie Foxx, stay posted on HNHH.

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DJ Drama’s Toronto Trip Cost $120K Extra To Return Stolen Chains, Top5 Claims

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Hip-hop heads were nothing short of shocked to hear about DJ Drama’s rumoured Toronto robbery this past weekend. The Generation Now founder has yet to address the gossip himself. However, a local rapper, Top5, shared a video showing several men in ski masks proudly waving what appears to be Drama’s jewelry around while shouting out Drake. Of course, the Gangsta Grillz creative and the Canadian have resolved their beef. Still, the incident still must’ve bruised his ego, nonetheless.

A few days after the news broke, it was revealed earlier today (June 13) that Drama’s chains are on their way back to him. It remains unclear how the negotiations worked out, or how peaceful they were. According to an Instagram comment from Top5 on DJ Akademiks’ post, the price he paid to have the ice back in his possession wasn’t a small one. “$120K for the chain back, that’s a good deal ,” he wrote.

Toronto Rapper Reveals How Much DJ Drama Allegedly Paid for Stolen Chains

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The caption of the Toronto lyricist’s original post read, “For all you that don’t post my music, and don’t play my music 2023 your chains are getting snatched. @djdrama come get [your] chain back lil boy.” Clearly, there’s beef between the pair, though we’re unsure why Drama wouldn’t play Top5’s music. As you may recall, he was previously charged with first-degree murder in late 2021 after reportedly seeking revenge for his brother’s killing.

This obviously tarnished his reputation, and things have been relatively quiet on his end since. His last single, “401” with Pressa, arrived in 2022, as did “I Miss My Dawgs” featuring Iceman and Rico Bank$. We’re unsure if he plans to drop anything in 2023, or if he’ll stick to snatching chains instead. Do you think $120K is an outrageous demand for DJ Drama to get his jewelry back? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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DJ Drama Robbed In Toronto By Drake Fans: Report

June 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a tough few weeks for DJ Drama. He was not only called “a goofy over these h*es” by Meek Mill, but also was the victim of an alleged robbery in Toronto. As AllHipHop reports, the Generation Now co-founder was visiting the 6ix when he failed to “check,” ultimately resulting in his chain seemingly being snatched. It seems that moment wasn’t caught on camera. Nevertheless, the thieves have since posted up on social media. In a viral video, they’re seen showing off the loot they claim to have taken from around Drama’s neck this weekend.

Adding insult to injury, the men praise Drake (who has past beef with the Philly native) in the obnoxious video. “That’s what you f*cking get for not checking in,” they indirectly tell Drama. “Shout out boy Drizzy, eh. Triple Gs, you know how we rock.” Neither the Canadian nor his former enemy have addressed the situation on Twitter. Still, users are certainly having a field day laughing at the situation.

DJ Drama’s Chain Allegedly Snatched in the 6ix

It’s worth noting that Drake and the Gangsta Grillz creative previously put an end to their feud. Hip-hop heads quickly realized this when they appeared on Jack Harlow’s “Churchill Downs” together. Things first became tense between the pair in 2015, when rumours stated that Drama is the one who told Meek Mill about his “R.I.C.O” collaborator apparently using a ghostwriter to pen the fan favourite. The incident put a major rift between Drake and the “Litty” rapper, though they later settled their differences publicly.

In other news, Champagne Papi hasn’t entirely managed to escape being embarrassed online lately either. During a live stream with Stake and Kick earlier this month, not only did the father of one’s credit card decline but he was also turned into a meme thanks to his questionable yellow nail polish. See for yourself at the link below, and make sure to check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Nick Cannon Aspires To Start Family Band, Mariah Carey Won’t Let Her Twins Share The Spotlight: Source

June 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If you’ve been wondering why Nick Cannon has fathered so many children over the past few years, it seems an answer is finally coming to light – the California native has big plans of starting a family band. Radar Online published the report early on Friday (June 9) morning, revealing that Cannon is under the impression his offspring would be a “mega success” in the spotlight. Despite his confidence, however, ex-wife Mariah Carey reportedly isn’t on board with the project at this time.

“Nick was sure his kids could make millions as a band, but Mariah poured cold water on his dream,” an insider recently dished to the outlet. “She’s opposed to her children sharing the spotlight with Nick’s nine other kids from five different women,” they added. Neither parent has publicly addressed the gossip at this time, though we have seen their 12-year-old twins make appearances on their social media over the years.

Read More: Who Are Nick Cannon’s Baby Mamas?

Nick Cannon Plans to Turn His Children into Stars

Mariah Carey Nick Cannon Twins 2012 — Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon and their twins Monroe Cannon (L) and Moroccan Cannon on October 6, 2012, in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

It’s becoming increasingly obvious that they have at least some of their parent’s charisma. Of course, only time will tell if either Morrocan or Monroe has pipes like Mariah or comedy chops like Cannon. It remains unclear how the Wild ‘N Out host’s other co-parents – Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, LaNisha Cole, Bre Tiesi, and Alyssa Scott – feel about their little ones getting in on the musical action. However, seeing as many of the children are still learning how to walk and talk, it’ll likely be some time before they move on to dancing and singing.

News of the family band comes just months after it was revealed that Mariah Carey planned to seek primary custody of her two children, seeing as they apparently spend most of their time with her anyway. Do you think that Nick Cannon could find further success by starting a band with all of his children? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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YFN RICO Trial Adds Gunna, Young Thug, & Lil Baby To Prosecution’s Witness List: Report

June 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Since accepting a plea deal in the YSL RICO trial, Gunna has lost a significant number of fans. This is mostly due to non-stop allegations that he snitched on Young Thug. The DS4EVER artist has consistently denied these claims. Still, a video circulating online earlier this week showed an Atlanta club coming to a stand-still as one of his verses blared through the speaker. Nevertheless, there is one group that reportedly wants to hear from Gunna – the prosecution in the upcoming YFN RICO trial.

On Thursday (June 8), it was reported that the District Attorney has offered a plea deal to YFN Lucci for 20 years, 17 to serve. Along with that came an unverified witness list for the YFN RICO trial. It includes not only Gunna’s name, but also two of his past collaborators. Below Sergio Kitchens, the document additionally lists Jeffery “Young Thug” Williams and Dominique “Lil Baby” Jones with a host of other unfamiliar figures.

Alleged YFN RICO Prosecution Witness List Surfaces Online

As HipHopDX reports, all evidence that comes forth in the YFN trial can be used in the YSL case. Both groups are facing charges under the same indictment due to their alleged ties to the Bloods. At this time, prosecutors have yet to independently verify the witness list.

YFN Lucci was previously asked to testify against Thug in late 2022. He ultimately opted out after nearly being stabbed in jail. “Any party can announce for example that Abraham Lincoln is on their witness list, but those words alone are meaningless,” attorney Drew Fielding shared of his client’s decision. “So, to be 100 percent clear, Rayshawn Bennett (YFN Lucci) will not be a witness in the YSL case.”

Can Rappers Decline to Testify?

If you’re wondering whether or not Young Thug, Gunna, and Lil Baby will be able to decline to give their testimony, Twitter users also provided some insight there. “If they’re called, their lawyers will dispute it and the state will have to show why their testimony is necessary and relevant,” @ThuggerDaily explained. “Then it will be up to the judge.”

“Of course, they will retain the fifth amendment right against self-incrimination.” They also noted that if the So Much Fun rapper’s own RICO case is still unfolding by the time YFN goes to court, “there’s pretty much no way he’d be required to testify.” Make sure to check back in with HNHH later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

If they’re called, their lawyers will dispute it and the state will have to show why their testimony is necessary and relevant.

Then it will be up to the judge. Of course, they will retain the fifth amendment right against self incrimination.

If thugs case is still open by…

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