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DJ Akademiks Tells Megan Thee Stallion To “Bring The Lawsuit”

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DJ Akademiks has long been a supporter of Tory Lanez which must have made his sentencing yesterday sting a bit. After a long-lasting trial over a shooting that took place years ago, Lanez’ fate is finally clear. The rapper will spend 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in July of 2020. After being found guilty in December of 2022 he was officially sentenced to 10 years behind bars yesterday. In the fallout of the case one of Lanez’ lawyers specifically pointed out that Lanez had been leaking court documents and medical information to Akademiks.

It was long suspected that DJ Akademiks had been receiving material from Lanez and his response to it came off a bit unhinged. When a fan in his comment section suggests he should be arrested, Ak loses it. In the following rant, he references a long-lasting beef he’s had with Megan Thee Stallion after being mentioned on her Instagram story. Megan accused him of being a “blog on payroll” and of purposefully spreading misinformation. Now in this new rant Akademiks has a simple message for everyone criticizing him, “bring the lawsuit.”

DJ Akademiks Asks To Be Sued

Fans in the comments of a repost of Akademiks’ video clearly sided with Megan more. “This level of rage towards a woman who you don’t even know is wild!” reads one of the top comments. “He don’t need a lawsuit. He need that chair from Alabama,” another comment jokes. Elsewhere in the comments fans speculate on why Akademiks seems to start beef with almost any woman he can. “I’m convinced he hates all women,” reads one suggestion. “He must have Mommy issues, bc he always have so much aggression towards women,” says another.

Following the announcement of the sentencing yesterday, Tory Lanez offered Megan Thee Stallion an apology. He claimed to still see Megan as a friend and explained why they connected to each other in the first place. What do you think of DJ Akademiks newest livestreamed rant? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Tory Lanez Sentencing: Canadian Will Serve 10 Years In Prison For Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

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After two long days in court (not to mention all the antics that unfolded during the original trial last year), we finally know how long Tory Lanez is expected to remain behind bars for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Journalist Meghann Cuniff shared the news via Twitter on Tuesday (August 8) afternoon. She confirmed that the Chix Tapes creative has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Lanez reportedly gave a lengthy speech in court. He said that he still “dearly cares for” his victim, no matter what she thinks of them. “The victim is my friend,” he said of the rap diva. Tory specifically recalled the time that they spent bonding over the shared experience of losing their mothers. “We both lost our mothers. We would sit there and drink, and drink until we got numb,” the 31-year-old vented.

Read More: Tory Lanez Update: DA Says Rapper Is “Avoiding Accountability” With Alcoholism Excuses

Tory Lanez was Finally Sentenced

“I said some very immature things that I shouldn’t have said. I revealed some secrets I shouldn’t have revealed,” he also admitted to everyone in attendance. Earlier today, the case’s District Attorney called Lanez out for lacking accountability by attempting to blame his alleged alcohol problem for his actions. His latest comments appear to be the first signs of remorse the world has heard from the R&B crooner. She didn’t appear in court herself this week. Still, Megan gave a statement asking the judge to not consider showing her shooter any mercy.

“He lied to anyone that would listen and paid bloggers to disseminate false information about the case on social media,” she wrote. While waiting for the final verdict in Tory Lanez’s case today, a supporter of the artist went viral from outside the courthouse. In a series of videos, she’s been bashing his victim, blaming Thee Stallion for having to take time off work to come and support her shooter. Check out the woman’s most recent concerning comments at the link below, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Tory Lanez Superfan Threatens Megan Thee Stallion Outside Court

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Fans are awaiting a sentencing announcement in Tory Lanez court case dealing with the rapper shooting Megan Thee Stallion. After his sentencing was initially expected to be handed down yesterday, the hearing was extended to today. Subsequently the event has come with a landslide of news surrounding the trial as well. It was initially reported that Iggy Azealia shared a letter in support of Lanez though she later refuted that claiming it was merely a letter on her experiences with the rapper. Megan herself also made a statement on the situation showing the rapper no mercy.

As fans continue waiting to hear about his sentencing some are getting more and more antsy. Earlier today one of Tory’s superfans went viral for a rant against Megan Thee Stallion. She claimed that she took time off work to come support Tory and expressed how furious she was with Megan. Now, she’s gotten even more direct. Another rant is now making the rounds via The Jasmine Brand and it features more threats. “I want you to see. All of you recording. What a person who will beat Mariah Buckles *ss looks like, okay?” she begins. “I’m Ashley Ramirez. Nice to meet you. I will beat Mariah The Scientist’s *ss for Tory Lanez! I know he’s a f*cking man. That’s apart of the reason why he’s in the courtroom but I’m a woman! I’ll beat the f*ck out of Mariah The Scientist!”

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Additionally, the superfan’s rant wasn’t done there. “Same thing with Megan Thee Stallion! I don’t give a f*ck how tall she is. Alright? That’s how Tory Lanez fans feel about him! We’ll f*cking go to war for him, period.” She goes on to say that Megan should thank girls like her for not spending every day trying to get revenge for Tory.

Lanez’ official sentencing hasn’t yet been handed down. Though the district attorney made a statement fans are still awaiting official confirmation of how much time Lanez will spend behind bars. What do you think of the Tory Lanez super fan taking shots at Megan Thee Stallion? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Tory Lanez Update: DA Says Rapper Is “Avoiding Accountability” With Alcoholism Excuses

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On Monday (August 7), Tory Lanez was due to find out his fate regarding his Megan Thee Stallion shooting trial. The Canadian was found guilty in late 2022 and has since been behind bars. He’s facing up to 13 years in prison for his crimes. Due to the sheer amount of discussion that took place yesterday, sentencing was pushed to Tuesday. The internet has been busy speculating exactly how much time Lanez will end up doing. There are some, such as Iggy Azalea, who wrote letters to the judge suggesting a reduced sentence that would focus on transforming her longtime friend, rather than destroying his life.

Megan Thee Stallion didn’t attend in person (to protect her mental health), though she did write a letter requesting no remorse for Lanez due to the trauma she’s endured at his hands. According to journalist Meghann Cuniff, the father of one’s legal team painted the picture of Tory as a heavy drinker in hopes of garnering sympathy from the District Attorney, but that didn’t go over so well. “Judge Herriford said while the shooting obviously involved alcohol, there is no evidence of Lanez [having a drinking problem], including in the 76 letters submitted for Lanez,” she reported via Twitter this morning.

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Meghann Cuniff Gives Updates on Tory Lanez’s Trial

In addition, Herriford also pointed out that Lanez has never once admitted to shooting Megan. “What is he alleging he did as a result of alcohol-use disorder if he didn’t do anything?” the judge pondered. “What did the doctor conclude he did as a result of alcohol use? It’s very unclear.” According to the singer’s lawyers, “yelling” and the “argument that went back and forth in the car” were a direct result of intoxication problems.

When given his turn to speak, DA Alex Bott was clearly unimpressed with the defense. He stated that it shows Lanez’s “willingness to do anything and everything to avoid accountability for the crime.” Bott also accused the “Say It” hitmaker of “talking out both sides of his mouth” by representing himself as both someone with alcoholism/a mental disorder and a positive role model for his son.

Read More: Iggy Azalea Responds To Tory Lanez Letter Drama

District Attorney Thinks Lanez Lacks Accountability

Keep scrolling to read more of today’s updates from Tory Lanez’s long-awaited sentencing hearing. Do you think that the embattled artist lacks accountability? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Tory Lanez Sentencing To Continue On Tuesday For Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

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It seems like Tory Lanez’s sentence for being found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion back in 2020 will take just a little longer to emerge. Moreover, reporter Meghann Cuniff took to Twitter to update followers on the news. However, it’s unclear as of writing this article exactly why there were so many delays in the process. For those unaware, the court was supposed to sentence the Canadian artist today (August 7), but session will continue tomorrow Tuesday, August 8. In addition, Cuniff relayed other important parts of today’s court happenings as related to the sentence.

“Incredibly, Judge Herriford managed to not finish today,” she wrote on the social media platform. “We are coming back tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. A few more things to talk about, then argument, then Herriford will sentence Tory Lanez. Megan did not speak in person, but she submitted a statement that DA Kathy Ta read aloud.” In subsequent tweets, the journalist went on to detail some of what this statement contained. Not only that, she also stated that the judge in the Los Angeles case hinted at what the future sentence could be impacted by.

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Tory Lanez Will Be Sentenced Tomorrow, Meghann Cuniff Reports

“Megan said she struggled with whether to attend in person,” Meghann Cuniff expressed. “Her absence should be seen as her preserving her mental well being. She said since Tory shot her, ‘I’ve not experienced a single day of [peace].’ ‘He lied to anyone that would listen,’ Megan said of Lanez. Megan said mercy is for people who show remorse, and Lanez has shown none. She thanked for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for their support. She wants the sentence to be a message for everyone woman of violence.

“Important: Judge Herriford said he believes Lanez’s actions after the shooting, the social media posts and harassment of Megan, are a major aggravating factor in his sentence,” she continued. “He says he won’t consider lack of remorse, but he says considering the post-shooting actions are similar.” As such, it will only be a little longer until we learn how damning and punitive the sentence will be. With that in mind, for the latest news and updates on the Tory Lanez case, check back in with HNHH.

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Iggy Azalea Reportedly Wrote To Judge In Support Of Tory Lanez, Twitter Reacts

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Iggy Azalea and Tory Lanez were reportedly hanging out with one another prior to the Megan Thee Stallion trial. Overall, some felt like this was a bit strange. After all, some thought it would be odd for Iggy to support Tory so publically amid such a huge scandal. Either way, it seemed as though their friendship had drifted apart as he began going to court. Subsequently, he was convicted of the Megan Thee Stallion shooting which has led to months of anticipation for his sentencing. The sentencing has been delayed on numerous occasions, however, today, it is finally taking place.

According to Meghann Cuniff, the courtroom is packed today, and many are making statements prior to the judge’s decision. As Cuniff reports, Judge Harriford received a number of letters. These letters were in support of Tory Lanez, who is facing 13 years in prison. Overall, more than 70 letters were submitted, and one of them came from none other than Iggy Azalea. It has not been stated what the letter says, although we do know that she submitted one.

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Iggy Azalea Reaches Out On Tory’s Behalf

Moreover, it was revealed that some prisoners have said that Tory Lanez is showing remorse in prison. He also “talked in detail about the event and what he could have done to prevent it.” These are all very interesting revelations that could have a huge implication on his sentence. However, it is clear that Twitter is preoccupied with Iggy Azalea and her letter. “Iggy Azalea is a disgusting person. F*ck her & those other people who rallied behind this nasty man. This is so disgusting,” one person wrote. “They can deport Iggy Azalea’s nasty ass too!” said another.

Twitter Sounds Off

With the sentencing to come down within a couple of hours, it will be interesting to see how this story develops. If one thing is for certain, it’s that this could very well be a massive misstep for Iggy and her career. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Casanova Speaks Out After Receiving 15-Year Sentence

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Just yesterday, we reported on how rapper Casanova was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Overall, this sentence was due to a plethora of racketeering and narcotics charges. Although the artist had previously denied any wrongdoing, he ultimately pled guilty. It took a while before he was sentenced, however, it was all handed down two nights ago. Now, Casanova has a very long road ahead of him as he will need to stay locked up for the next 188 months.

Since the ruling, Casanova has subsequently decided to issue a statement on Twitter. Below, you can see what he had to say on the matter. For the most part, he has decided to remain fairly positive about the whole thing. “Everything to the chin, Nothing to the heart. I GET IT NOW. I hope that don’t go over ya heads,” he wrote. Previously, the artist had written a letter to the judge, asking for leniency in his sentencing. Additionally, he even denounced his previous gang affiliations.

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Casanova Breaks His Silence

“I am telling you and anyone that will listen that I wanted out before I was arrested and I am out. I’ve learned through my music career that people will listen and that I don’t need to associate myself with a gang to succeed. I don’t need to associate with a gang even if I don’t succeed,” the rapper wrote. “While I have been in here I lost my father to cancer. While I put on that strong facade, all I wanted to do was end it. Surviving on Rikers Island and upstate correctional facilities were not easy with racial and gang tension and violence at its height.”

Since denouncing his gang, Casanova has been in danger, according to his lawyer. He was even beaten up in prison, which left him bloody. Needless to say, there are some worries about his safety now that he will be in prison for over a decade. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Taxstone Says He Will Be Appealing His 35-Year Prison Sentence

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After it was reported that incarcerated podcaster Taxstone was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the deadly shooting in Irving Plaza in 2016, the 37-year-old podcast pioneer took to social media to let his supporters and followers that his legal fight isn’t over yet.

It was reported earlier this week that Daryl Campbell aka Taxstone was sentenced to 35 years behind bars after being convicted of the 2016 shooting death of Ronald McPhatter, who was a friend and bodyguard of rapper Troy Ave. The pioneering podcaster took to Twitter to speak in his sentence, which he anticipates he will win on appeal.

Taxstone’s tweet read, “Just got 35 years for being victimized and reversing the situation. The beauty in it all is, I’m not doing 35. Be safe though.” He later added, “Don’t worry my appeal will be swift.” 

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He later added, “Don’t worry my appeal will be swift.” 

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Taxstone then asked, “How can you testify in open court that you and your friend decided to beat me up then beat me up and I protected myself and u claim self defense ???”

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Taxstone Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison For Troy Ave Shooting

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Several reports have confirmed that podcaster turned convicted murderer Taxstone has been sentenced to 35 consecutive years behind bars for charges related to the shooting death of Troy Ave’s bodyguard Ronald McPhatter in NYC’s Irving Plaza back in 2016.

Taxstone went to trial back in March and was convicted of the murder of McPhatter and was sentenced by Judge Abraham Clott, who said that Taxstone, whose real name is Daryle Campbell, will serve his time consecutively instead of concurrent sentencing.

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Tory Lanez Receives New Sentencing Date

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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford has scheduled a new sentencing date for Tory Lanez, regarding his three felony charges in the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez will now find out how long he can expect to spend in prison on Monday, August 7, 2023.

“Judge Herriford scheduled it moments ago,” Legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff reported on Twitter, Tuesday. “Lanez appeared in court briefly, wearing orange jail garb and a black cap. His lawyers’ sentencing recommendation is due Aug. 1. Prosecutors want 13 years.”

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Tory Lanez In Concert

AUSTIN, TEXAS – JUNE 23: Tory Lanez performs in concert during the Future Hndrxx tour at Austin360 Amphitheater on June 23, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)

As for what Lanez can expect from his sentencing, the charges carry a maximum sentence of 22 years and eight months in prison. However, prosecutors in Los Angeles are recommending the rapper serve 13 years behind bars. They made the determination in a memorandum filed in court, last Tuesday.

“Words have power and the pen is oftentimes mightier than the sword. In this case, Daystar Peterson used both,” the filing read, referring to Lanez’s legal name. “Not content to have hurt the victim by use of his sword (gun), he also used his pen. His online posts for nearly three years have re-traumatized the victim.”

“His online reach is worldwide (millions of followers plus casual observers) and the defendant’s statements embolden his followers so that they too have been complicit in re-traumatizing the victim,” the memo continues. “He is responsible for the effect of his words and his actions.”

Tory Lanez’s New Sentencing Date

A jury found Lanez guilty on three felony counts in regard to the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion back in December. Prosecutors have argued he “demonstrated a high level of callousness” with the shooting as well as his behavior afterward and the court should punish him accordingly. Keep an eye out for more updates on Tory Lanez’s case in the coming months.

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