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UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing: Police Name Luigi Mangione As Person Of Interest

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Police in Pennsylvania apprehended 26-year-old Luigi Mangione as a person of interest in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Monday afternoon. A McDonald’s employee in Altoona recognized him from pictures police have shared in recent days and alerted the authorities. They’ve yet to arrest or charge him in connection with the killing, but he was allegedly carrying a gun, a silencer, and other false forms of identification, according to The New York Times. Thompson was slain in Midtown Manhattan on December 4.

In addition to the weapon, Mangione was also carrying a handwritten manifesto criticizing healthcare companies for their corporate greed, two law enforcement officials told The Times. “Our hope is that today’s apprehension brings some relief to Brian’s family, friends, colleagues, and the many others affected by this unspeakable tragedy,” a spokesperson for UnitedHealth Group said in a statement caught by CNN on Tuesday. “We thank law enforcement and will continue to work with them on this investigation. We ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy as they mourn.”

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Police Share Wanted Poster For Healthcare CEO Shooter

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 4: A wanted poster is set up for an NYPD press conference regarding a homicide that authorities believe was a targeted attack at One. Police Plaza on December 4, 2024, in New York City. United Healthcare C.E.O. Brian Thompson was shot before 7:00am this morning, before he was to attend the company’s annual investors meeting. (Photo by Alex Kent/Getty Images)

Users on social media have already begun scouring his accounts for further information. Many are claiming he attended a private high school in the Baltimore area where he graduated as valedictorian. He also apparently earned a degree in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020.

Prior to Monday’s arrest, police recovered a backpack in Central Park that they believe the shooter ditched while fleeing the crime scene. Law enforcement sources have reported that they found Monopoly money in the bag. Be on the lookout for further updates on Luigi Mangione on HotNewHipHop.

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Tory Lanez’s Latest Claims About Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Debunked By The State

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The state has responded to Tory Lanez’s latest petition, saying his claim that the gun can’t be tested for DNA because it’s missing is “demonstrably false.” In a declaration caught by reporter Meghann Cuniff on Tuesday, the state of California wrote that Lanez failed to provide “reasonably available documentary evidence” to support his claim.

“His failure to do so is especially troubling because his factual assertion that the firearm, casings, and bullet fragments are ‘missing’ is contradicted by the attached declaration from Martin Preciado, which avers that his query of the computer system for the Los Angeles Police Department (‘LAPD’) shows that LAPD still has custody of the firearm and the firearm’s magazine, as well as the casings and fragments that were booked into evidence,” the filing reads.

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Tory Lanez Performs With DaBaby During Rolling Loud

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 25: (L-R) Tory Lanez and DaBaby perform onstage during day 3 at Rolling. Loud Miami 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium on July 25, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

The latest update comes after Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, previously confirmed that the gun and its ammunition magazine are with the Los Angeles Police Department in an interview in October. In other news, Megan recently filed a lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz. She accuses her of allegedly spreading false information about the case on social media. The two have proposed going to trial on July 21, 2025, unless a settlement is reached beforehand.

The State Responds To Tory Lanez

Lanez is currently serving 10 years in prison after being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2023. Check out the latest update on his case below.

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Ray J Claims Someone Just Tried To Shoot Him

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Ray J claimed on his Instagram Story on Tuesday that he recently survived a shooting and won’t be apologizing to anyone. “N****s just tried to shoot me and tried to kill me and you want me to apologize n***a? F*ck you,” he exclaimed. While he didn’t reveal who attempted to take his life, that hasn’t stopped fans from sharing theories on social media.

“Christian combs gotta chill,” one user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, referencing a recent argument the two had in Los Angeles. Another asked: “Which jobless n***a wanna kill ray j bumb ass.” Others brought up his recent support for Donald Trump. One wrote: “Not Ray J almost being shot at. I’m sending my concepts of thoughts and prayers. He better call Caillou Amber Better yet call the felon-elect. He’s an expert at dodging bullets.”

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Ray J Poses With Diddy In Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD – NOVEMBER 21: Singer Ray J and Diddy during the VEVO and Compound Entertainment Present “Ne Yo And Friends” – Inside at Avalon on November 21, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for VEVO)

As for the incident between Ray and Diddy’s sons Christian, Quincy, and Justin, the group nearly came to blows after Tara Electra’s Unruly Agency Halloween party. The Combs children were allegedly upset with Ray speaking out on their father’s recent arrest for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. Ray’s manager, David Weintraub, confirmed the details of the argument to TMZ, revealing that Chris Brown stepped in to break it up. “Nobody is gonna press Ray J. That’s not going to happen,” Weintraub told the outlet. “It was a great party that got ruined by little kids trying to fight a big boy… [Ray’s] going to say whatever he’s going to say. You’re going to live with it, you’re going to like it, it don’t matter. But nobody’s going to press Ray J, period.”

Ray J Claims Someone Attempted To Kill Him

Diddy currently remains behind bars in Brooklyn while awaiting trial in the case. He’s already pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations. Check out the full video about surviving a shooting below and be on the lookout for further updates on HotNewHipHop.

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2Pac’s Alleged Gunman From Quad Studios Shooting Gets Out Of Prison After Nearly 30 Years Behind Bars

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Walter “King Tut” Johnson, who 2Pac famously accused of allegedly shooting him at Quad Studios in 1994, has been released from prison after spending 27 years behind bars for unrelated crimes. While he was initially sentenced to life five times over in 1997, the federal judge behind that decision has changed his mind and admitted that the ruling was “excessively harsh.” He was never formally charged with the attack referenced by 2Pac in the original liner notes of his album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, as noted by HipHopDX.

“Judges gain insights that with the passage of time only can come with experience on the bench and their judicial maturation,” Judge Frederic Block wrote in his decision from earlier this month, as caught by The New York Times. “I now believe that my sentences, though lawfully rendered, were excessively harsh.”

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2Pac Poses With Treach

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – AUGUST 1: Tupac Shakur (L) and Treach of Naughty By. Nature during KMEL Summer Jam at Shoreline Amphitheatre on August 1, 1992, in Mountain View California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Shortly after his release, Johnson posed for a photo with Uncle Murda, who shared it on Instagram. “Welcome Home [King] TUT. Brooklyn East New York Legend,” he captioned the post. Bobby Shmurda was one of several users to hop in the comments section. He left behind several fire emojis. Tony Yayo also wrote a pair of the same emojis.

Walter “King Tut” Johnson Poses With Uncle Murda

Check out Walter “King Tut” Johnson’s photo with Uncle Murda below. It comes as Duane “Keefe D” Davis gears up for his upcoming trial regarding the murder of 2Pac. Authorities arrested him in connection with the killing back in September 2023. He’s previously pleaded not guilty to the alleged crime. His trial is scheduled to begin on March 17, 2025. Be on the lookout for further updates on 2Pac on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Karlissa Saffold Defends Tia Kemp After Her Viral Hospital Screaming Match

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Karlissa Saffold has spoken out in defense of Tia Kemp after she went viral for screaming at her ex at the hospital where he son is allegedly being treated for a gunshot wound. Filming herself discussing the situation from her car, the mother of Blueface explained that Kemp cares deeply about her children and the father tried her on the “wrong day.”

“This why you can’t play with no woman with a son with no tubes in they mouth,” Saffold began. “That happened with Tia. Tia had a moment. She’s going through something and y’all already know, she ain’t got no time to play. You already know she’ll cuss your big fat ass out in a New York minute. If her baby daddy got smart, he got smart on the wrong day.” She concluded: “Leave people alone when they going through sh*t with they kids. Tia’s like me. She’ll die by hers. She don’t give a f*ck.”

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Tia Kemps Gets Into Heated Argument With Her Ex

 
 
 
 
 
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When Live Bitez shared the clip on Instagram, fans had mixed reactions. “She be dying for attention. Let Tia talk when she’s ready,” one user wrote. Kemp did come out and tell fans to only get information from her. She wrote on her Instagram Story: “Every BLOG has posted FALSE information!! Until u hear from me remove my child off your BLOGS and pages!! Yall posting the wrong person and information!” Other fans agreed in defense of Kemp’s behavior.

Karlissa Saffold Speaks On Tia Kemp

As for Kemp’s viral argument with her ex, a video of the incident showed her at the hospital yelling out: “You mad from 30 years ago. Get over it,” while being held back. Check out Saffold’s comments on the matter below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Karlissa Saffold and Tia Kemp on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Tia Kemp Held Back During Intense Hospital Screaming Match With Her Ex Following Son’s Shooting

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Tia Kemp was recorded getting into a heated argument with her ex at the hospital where their son was allegedly being treated for gunshot wounds. A clip of the moment is going viral on social media, in which she yells out: “You mad from 30 years ago. Get over it,” while being held back.

When The Neighborhood Talk shared the video on Instagram, fans had plenty to say. “I love how hard she said the B word!!! I’ll be currently saying it this way from now on,” one user wrote. Another commented: “Those boys don’t play about their mother and he had a good relationship with her and was the one that was usually recording her when she was doing her videos! Don’t play with her like that she loves all of her children with her heart and soul! Prayers to her son! I wonder what was the backstory behind it, but I see she does like big boys and a lot of petite women do.”

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Kemp first spoke out about the shooting in a pair of posts on her Instagram Story. In addition to thanking fans for their kind words and prayers, she added: “Every BLOG has posted FALSE information!! Until u hear from me remove my child off your BLOGS and pages!! Yall posting the wrong person and information!” Blueface’s mother, Karlissa Saffold, as well as blogger Tasha K had both been speaking on the alleged shooting. Check out the video of Kemp getting into the heated argument below. Further details on the shooting remain unconfirmed.

Kemp also shares a son with Rick Ross. Another one of the rapper’s exes, Stoni Jones, accused Kemp of not visiting her son in the hospital amid a fiery back and forth on social media, last week. Be on the lookout for further updates on Tia Kemp on HotNewHipHop.

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Young Dolph’s Murder Trial: Security Footage Of The Shooting Revealed In Court

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The three men charged with murder in the killing of Young Dolph, named Hernandez Govan, Justin Johnson, and Cornelius Smith, all began their trial on Monday morning. In court, attorneys revealed security footage from the infamous shooting that left the beloved Memphis rapper dead at the age of 26. In the clip, Dolph stops into Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies as a group of gunmen arrive to ambush him from behind.

During the opening statements, Shelby County Assistant District Attorney Paul Hagerman accused the late Big Jook of putting out a $100,000 hit on Dolph. “Big Jook, the person I told you about before, the number two guy at CMG, he’s put out a hit, a hit, $100,000 to whoever kills Dolph,” Hagerman said, as caught by Fox 13′s Jeremy Pierre. “He has met with Justin (Johnson). He has met with Cornelius (Smith) and they think they’re ready to do it.” In addition to the money, Hagerman also claimed Justin Johnson was motivated to become the next big artist for Yo Gotti’s record label, CMG.

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Young Dolph Performs During Rolling Loud New York

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 30: Young Dolph performs during Rolling Loud New York 2021 at Citi Field on October 30, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images)

Ahead of the trial, Dolph’s family put out a statement addressing the upcoming legal drama. “As the trial approaches on Monday, September 23, 2024, for those accused in the tragic death of Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., known to millions as Young Dolph, his family wishes to express their hope for justice. We remain heartbroken over the loss of Adolph, and we have faith that the legal system will bring justice to all of those involved in this crime. This has been an unimaginable time for our family, but the love and support of the community has given us strength as we continue to process this situation,” they wrote. From there, they asked for privacy as they continue to watch the legal process unfold.

Security Footage Of The Young Dolph Shooting Surfaces

Check out the viral security footage from the killing of Young Dolph below. The trial will be continuing in the coming days. Be on the lookout for further updates on Young Dolph and the rest of the hearings on HotNewHipHop.

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Blacc Sam Recalls The Moments Leading Up To Nipsey Hussle’s Death & Shares His Theory On What Happened

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Nipsey Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam, spoke about the late rapper’s death in a rare lengthy interview with Big Boy for his Off Air Series on Friday. In doing so, he reflected on the moments leading up to the shooting and his theory for what was going through the killer’s head. Police charged Eric Holder with the shooting and he was found guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter three years later. Holder is currently serving a 60-year prison sentence.

“Somebody come to the shop, they know we in the doorway,” Sam began. “When Hussle pull up, we in the doorway. You’re gonna see me with a hoodie on and I got a pistol on me. You’re gonna see one of my team members in the hoodie in the doorway with a pistol. That’s protocol when Hussle pull up. So, it’s Sunday. It’s busy in there. Why the n***a in there didn’t follow the protocol? I wasn’t there. Why they didn’t follow it? Maybe they was f*cking around, helping a customer who was doing some f*cking customer service. This is what I’m thinking, trying to transition into some legitimate, just selling clothes. But nobody was in the doorway.” From there, he walked through the steps of the killing and described it as premeditated.

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Eric Holder Appears In Court For Sentencing

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 22: Eric Holder, center, listens during sentencing proceeding in the murder of Nipsey Hussle in Superior Court on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Sam went on to theorize that wearing the red shirt was a “throw-off.” “I felt he was supposed to do a job or somebody sent him and he was nervous. He was supposed to hit that alley with that red shirt immediately. He didn’t do that,” he continued.

Blacc Sam Reflects On The Death Of Nipsey Hussle

Elsewhere in the interview, he discussed growing up with Hussle, the start of his music career, and much more. Check out his full comments on the shooting above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nipsey Hussle on HotNewHipHop.

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Polo G Breaks Silence On His Mother Shooting At His Sister

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June 21, a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing Polo G’s mother, Stacia Mac, shooting a gun at her daughter, Leilani In the viral clip, a gunshot rings off and Stacia is extremely upset as she is marching out of her mansion with what appears to be a gun in her hand. Stacia is yelling, “Get off my s**t. You tough b**ch. You tough b**ch,” while chasing her daughter. Another gunshot rings off and screams from a woman, presumably her daughter, are heard. Stacia then walks back into her home, still visibly upset.

Polo G addressed the video in a new interview with The Breakfast Club, saying that he will always intervene in situations like that because he does not want to see things “go too far.” That prompted jokes from Charlamagne, who pointed out that they were already fighting and shooting at each other. He remarked that since Polo G is from Chicago, his definition of “too far” is different from everyone else’s, which Polo laughed at.

Polo G Speaks About His Sister’s And Mother’s Relationship On The Breakfast Club

 
 
 
 
 
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Shortly after the video surfaced on Instagram, Polo G’s mother claimed that Leilani had a manic episode that night. She added that she fired shots because she wanted her off the property immediately. Leilani claimed that her mother was “jealous” of her and “wants to be a thug.” Polo G is in the middle of a difficult situation, one that Breakfast Club co-host DJ Envy asked if he started working to help resolve. He responded by saying he wants to help the two of them put their issues aside. At the same time, he also wants to “let it breathe” before attempting to do so.

Polo G recently confirmed that his next album, Hood Poet, is dropping on August 9. Polo first teased the album in 2022. However, his legal issues led to an indefinite postponement of both the album and his next tour. He was arrested in April on an illegal firearm possession charge at The Dominick Hotel in the SoHo district of New York City. Those issues seem to be behind him. At least enough for him to go forward with his album rollout. Hood Poet features collaborations from several big names, including Future, GloRilla, Offset, The Kid LAROI, Lil Durk, and more. Hopefully, Polo can mediate a peaceful resolution to the feuding family members.

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Lil Durk Breaks Silence After Son Is Accused Of Shooting Stepdad: What We Know

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Lil Durk’s 10-year-old son allegedly shot his stepfather during a domestic dispute involving the child’s mother. Footage that surfaced only allegedly captured the moment when the child grabbed the weapon from his stepfather, Joshua Pippens, and fired it. The altercation shown on video displays the intense scene that unfolded. Pippens has already addressed the shooting from his hospital bed, defending his actions and providing additional context of what led up to that moment. Let’s dig into what we know so far about the shooting. 

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The Incident

Caught on cameras, the child, dressed in a red t-shirt and shorts, allegedly took the gun from Pippens, who was dressed in orange, and then aimed and fired the weapon. In the video, Pippens attempts to retrain the child’s mother (in purple). But as the altercation continues into the streets, the child points the firearm and a single gunshot is heard. Then, Pippens falls to the ground.

Pippens’ Account

Joshua Pippens has spoken out from his hospital bed, asserting that he was not the aggressor in this situation. He claimed that the young boy acted under the influence of his mother. “As y’all can see, I was not the aggressor,” Pippens stated on social media. He explained that the child grabbed the gun from his hip, following his mother’s lead. Despite the incident, Pippens expressed his continued love for the child, lamenting that the boy was only acting based on his mother’s actions.

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Custody Dispute

Pippens hinted that the confrontation might have stemmed from a custody dispute over a child the couple shares. He defended his position, stating, “That’s why I got custody of my kids and she don’t.” He suggested that if there were any legal repercussions, they would have already been addressed, emphasizing that his actions were motivated by a desire to protect his rights over his children.

Lil Durk Speaks?

Rapper Lil Durk, who is the father of seven children, has not directedly issued a comment on the matter. However, on July 8th, he did share a brief post on X that may have hinted that his album is on the way. “Save that money for them kids kids kids kids kids,” he wrote. 

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