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T.D. Jakes Diddy Rumours Are “Unequivocally False And Baseless,” Bishop’s Team Says

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Since Cassie ripped off the band-aid on Sean Combs’ troubling past with her sexual assault and human trafficking lawsuit in the fall, things for the New Yorker have grown increasingly messy. He quickly settled the case with his ex, but any legal action taken since then is being written off by Diddy and his legal team. Try as he might to protect his name, 50 Cent continues to troll the “I’ll Be Missing You Artist,” and is even promising to donate proceeds from his R. Kelly-inspired documentary about Diddy to survivors of assault.

As the year comes to a close, Bishop T.D. Jakes‘ name is surprisingly being linked to the former Revolt board member. A viral TikTok video describes the 66-year-old as a “power bottom” who attended Diddy sex parties with other men. Ahead of the weekend, Lil Duval jumped on Twitter to express doubt in the gossip, and according to The Jasmine Brand, the preacher’s team is also issuing a statement on his behalf to clear up any confusion and hate. “Recent claims circulating on pockets of social media about Bishop T.D. Jakes are unequivocally false and baseless,” it begins.

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“What has always been true, in the words of the late Pastor Charles H. Spurgeon, ‘If you want the truth to go round the world you must hire an express train to pull it; but if you want a lie to go round the world it will fly; it is as light as a feather, and a breath will carry it,’” Jakes’ director of PR and communications, Jordan A. Hora, told the press. “[It’s] disheartening to witness the proliferation of numerous deepfake photos and the distortion of words through false, sensationalized misrepresentations, encapsulating purported statements to falsely speculate and attack others, including Bishop Jakes.”

As T.D. Jakes joins Diddy in the fight to clear his name, the Bad Boy mogul seems less concerned about addressing the unflattering allegations rising against him, and more interested in spinning the block with a past lover. Earlier this month, social media sleuths noticed he’s now following Gina Huynh on Instagram again after the socialite reportedly blocked him following her public spat with Yung Miami. You can read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Tory Lanez Motions To Dismiss His Sentence Due To New Testimony & “Childhood Trauma”

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Tory Lanez is seeking to vacate his ten-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, according to new reports from Meghann Cuniff. The reasoning behind this legal filing stems from a new testimony on behalf of his driver and bodyguard Jauquan Smith, who did not testify during his initial trial. While he didn’t see who shot the gun, he claimed to have seen the rapper and singer try to take the weapon away from Kelsey Harris before the shooting. “[Lanez] and Ms. Harris began struggling as Mr. Peterson tried to unarm Ms. Harris,” his statement, filed this week, reads. “I was still pulling [Megan] and did not see who shot the weapon.”

Not only that, but the Canadian artist’s habeas petition for re-sentencing also brings up other factors. For one, he wants the appellate to take into account his “childhood trauma” in their assessment of his case, as he also did with the sentencing judge. In addition, Tory Lanez expressed that deportation should not have become part of this decision due to its discriminatory nature. The specifics of these arguments remain unclear, but these summaries offer some necessary context for what aspects he is dissatisfied with.

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Meghann Cuniff’s Update On Tory Lanez Appeal

Furthermore, Cuniff indicated on her social media platforms and articles that authorities will consider Tory Lanez’s petition along with his appellate brief. However, no one expects them to come to a conclusive decision on the matter for a couple of months given some logistic work-arounds. For example, the three-judge panel in this appeal stated that they will consider the petition once they have the entire appellate, which they haven’t filed yet. As of writing this article, it’s due December 26, so the defense still has time to prep it accordingly. Still, we’re sure that the 31-year-old would rather move things along as fast as possible so he can get an answer.

Meanwhile, this follows his attacks against Cuniff in a new promo video. Given how this whole case has progressed since the jury decided on a verdict, we’re sure that it won’t fully be over for years to come. Hopefully we’re wrong, though, as everyone involved needs their time away from it to heal and move on with their lives. For more news and the latest updates on Tory Lanez, come back to HNHH.

Read More: Meghann Cuniff Talks Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion, Her Origins In Journalism, And Rising Above Social Media Narratives

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Teyana Taylor Shares A Statement Amid Iman Shumpert Divorce News

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Earlier this month, it came out that Teyana Taylor had filed for a divorce from her husband Iman Shumpert, who she’s been married to since 2016. The news followed some rumors that Shumpert cheated on Taylor, which circulated back in September. At the time, Taylor took the opportunity to let fans know that they were actually separated, much to their disappointment.

In Taylor’s divorce filing, obtained by TMZ, she accuses him of being a narcissist. She also claims that he was jealous of her career, cheated on her in the past, and more. Shumpert later released a statement about their divorce through his lawyer, saying that he hopes that the two of them can reach a “fair resolution” for the sake of their kids. Now, Taylor has shared her own statement on her Instagram Story, asking fans to respect her privacy.

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Teyana Taylor Asks For Privacy

“I mind my business, don’t bother nobody & y’all know I’ve never played about my children, family & our privacy,” she begins. “I have not spoken on this private matter to any media outlets or blogs etc. So everyone claiming ‘Teyana said’ didn’t get any statements directly from ME. These statements were taken from private court documents that were leaked to the public. It is very heartbreaking that someone would take out the time to make such a private matter public for the world to see. However, Protecting my family is one thing I’ve ALWAYS done & for my children I will continue to do so. Please if y’all love y’all play nieces Junie & Rue like y’all have shown, please allow myself & my family some privacy to resolve this matter in peace.”

“Love y’all,” she adds alongside a heart emoji. What do you think of Teyana Taylor’s recent statement amid her divorce from Iman Shumpert? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Iman Shumpert Releases Statement On Teyana Taylor Divorce

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News of Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor’s divorce already shocked the world a couple of months ago, but the new court filing added even more fuel to that fire. Moreover, according to secret documents that leaked online, she labeled him as a “narcissist,” and it turns out that infidelity might have played a role in their split. In fact, there are even rumors that the former basketball star leaked Taylor’s secret filing himself and then acted surprise at the news. Regardless of the truth or lies behind all that, we now have an official statement from him regarding this legal process. The 33-year-old’s attorney Stephen C. Steele gave TMZ some remarks on his next moves and priorities.

“Mr. Shumpert hopes parties and counsel can work toward a fair resolution, keeping the best interests of the children of paramount concern,” Iman Shumpert stated via his lawyer. This is a far cry from his initial reaction on social media, which suggested that he felt blindsided by this revelation and was not expecting it. Overall, in these early stages of the divorce process, it’s going to be hard to tell what is true and what is just gossip. With that in mind, the musician’s initial acknowledgement of their breakup points toward this being a relatively amicable process.

Read More: Iman Shumpert Accused Of Cheating On Teyana Taylor, Alleged Side Chick Responds

Iman Shumpert’s Brief Statement From Lawyer: Read

“AHT AHT! Not too much on my bestie!” Teyana Taylor wrote on social media back in September. “In all fairness, Iman and I are separated and have been for a while. To be 1000% clear, ‘infidelity’ ain’t one of the reasons for our departure. We are still the best of friends, great business partners and are one hell of a team when it comes to co-parenting our 2 beautiful children. Most importantly we are FAMILY & in the 10yrs together, 7yrs married we ain’t ever played with or about THAT.

“We just keep y’all a**es out the group chat lol,” she continued. “Which is the reason we’ve been able to successfully & peacefully separate without all of the outside noise. The only reason I’m even sharing THIS part of the chat is because the narratives are getting a little out of hand & it’s unfair to all parties involved. I hope this provided some clarity for y’all. Okay AunTey taking y’all back out the chat bye!” For more news and the latest updates on Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert, stick around on HNHH.

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Diddy’s Not Being Investigated By The NYPD, Despite Previous Reports

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Cassie’s new lawsuit against Diddy includes countless damning allegations against the Bad Boy Records founder. Amid chatter, reports that he was being investigated by the NYPD surfaced. Yesterday, sources told TMZ that he was currently at the center of a “locked “criminal investigation involving sexual assault allegations. Now, however, the NYPD has circled back to claim that there is no active criminal investigation of Diddy. Moreover, they say that sharing such information isn’t consistent with their policies.

“Yesterday, a member of the NYPD’s public information office erroneously told a reporter about the apparent existence of an active case file containing the name ‘Sean Combs,’” their statement reads. “There is no such investigation, at present. Further, the release of such information is not consistent with the internal policies of the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information. The NYPD always treats allegations of sexual assault and rape extremely seriously, and urges anyone who has been a victim to file a police report so that support and services can be offered to survivors and a comprehensive investigation can be conducted.”

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The NYPD Shares A Statement About False Claims

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Black Tie Affair For Quality Control’s CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas at Fox Theater on June 02, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

In her suit, Cassie accuses Diddy of rape, physical abuse, and more. After the news initially broke, Diddy’s lawyer denied the allegations on his behalf. “Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations,” Ben Brafman stated. “For the past six months, Mr. Combs has been subjected to Ms. Ventura’s persistent demand of $30 million, under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail. Despite withdrawing her initial threat, Ms. Ventura has now resorted to filing a lawsuit riddled with baseless and outrageous lies, aiming to tarnish Mr. Combs’s reputation and seeking a payday.”

Brafman also added that most of Cassie’s claims would be barred from criminal prosecution due to the statute of limitations. She could still file a criminal complaint for her rape allegation in California, however, if she chooses. What do you think of the NYPD’s recent statement about false reports of a criminal investigation of Diddy? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Dwight Howard Shares Statement On Sexual Assault Allegations

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Over the summer, Dwight Howard was sued for alleged battery and sexual assault of a male model named Stephen Harper. Harper claims that he traveled to Howard’s house to participate in a threesome. According to him, there was a man dressed like a woman named Kitty there when he arrived, who he didn’t know would be involved. He also alleges that upon deciding that he no longer wanted to participate, Howard performed oral sex on him without consent, and forced him to reciprocate.

Howard confirmed that he and Kitty did meet with Harper to have sex, however, he insists everything that happened was consensual. Another one of Howard’s alleged former sexual partners has come forward since, corroborating Harper’s claims. According to influencer and author Masin Elije, Howard has a history of sexual misconduct. “He goes to sex parties and preys on younger men, which is why he originally why he threatened, forced, and tried to intimidate me into signing a NDA,” Elije alleged. Elije also claims that Kitty harassed them in 2018.

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Dwight Howard Denies The Allegations

Now, Howard’s legal team has shared a statement about the lawsuit, denying the allegations. They claim that the suit was only filed in attempts to receive a payout. “This is a civil case that was made public for profit,” the statement begins in part. “In this case, the accuser is solely suing Dwight Howard and has refrained from suing the other party in which he claims to be involved. It is important to know that these matters were NEVER about sexual assault. This was merely about money and greed.”

“Such individuals, have made continuous attempts to elicit payment from Dwight,” it also says. “This has resulted in intimidation of not only Dwight, his family and friends have also been targeted as well.” What do you think of Dwight Howard and his legal team’s recent statement about his sexual assault allegations? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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50 Cent Rep Denies Ciara Modelling For “Curtis” Album After Rapper Slammed For Sharing NSFW Photos

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Monday (September 11) was a big day in hip-hop history, particularly for fans of Kanye West and 50 Cent. 16 years ago, in 2007, the former took us to his Graduation, while the latter introduced us to Curtis. Both LPs have strong replay value and were heavily celebrated on social media amid the other ongoing Hip-Hop 50 festivities. The Power producer even chimed in on the conversation regarding his project. He shared some throwback snapshots from a marketing photoshoot that found him sharing extreme PDA with a beautiful, nearly nude model.

When Curtis Jackson first shared the photo dump, it wasn’t long before followers began calling him out in the comments. Some were under the impression that the woman in the NSFW images was Ciara. This notably sparked outrage on behalf of the performer’s husband, Russell Wilson. As Page Six points out, she and the “I Get Money” rapper dated from 2007 to 2010, leading many to naturally assume that he tapped her to pose with him. However, a rep for Fif has since provided some clarity on the situation to the outlet.

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Before She Married Russell Wilson, Ciara Spent Some Time with 50 Cent

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Ciara and 50 Cent perform onstage during Screamfest ’07 at Madison Square Garden on August 22, 2007, in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

“Two different models are featured on the ‘Curtis’ album cover,” Amanda Ruisi explained. “Neither of whom is Ciara,” she additionally noted. While the soon-to-be mother of four tied the knot with Wilson in 2016 (following a chaotic relationship with Future), her ex has been happily coupled up with Cuban Link for some time now. Earlier this year there were engagement rumours surrounding the pair, but they’ve since denied that gossip.

If you missed the celebratory throwback Curtis photos when 50 Cent first posted them, you can check them out at the link below. Are you surprised to find out that Ciara isn’t the woman modelling with the New Yorker? Let us know in the comments.

Read More: 50 Cent Posts Seriously Sexy Ciara Throwback Pics To Celebrate “Curtis,” Trolls Mention Russell Wilson

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Sam Asghari Breaks His Silence Amid Britney Spears Divorce: “I Wish Her The Best”

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After being married for just over two years, news of Britney Spears’ divorce from Sam Asghari began to circulate earlier this week. Fans were initially shocked that the former lovebirds decided to call it quits, but that quickly changed with subsequent reports. According to TMZ, some sources alleged that Spears had been physically attacking Asghari, even while he was sleeping. With that being said, there had been some previous reports about the couple getting into serious altercations, with some of them turning physical. Nothing was ever confirmed, however, so for now it’s all speculation.

Amid reports, Asghari has finally broken his silence, taking to his Instagram Story today to confirm the news. “After six years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together,” the model wrote. “We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always. Sh*t happens. Asking for privacy seems ridiculous so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful.”

Read More: Britney Spears Allegedly Attacked Husband Sam Asghari While He Slept

Sam Asghari Says “Sh*t Happens”

Sam Asghari Breaks His Silence Amid Britney Spears Divorce: "I Wish Her The Best"
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend the Los Angeles premiere of “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Based on Asghari’s statement, the divorce seems to be amicable. Some fans are still worried for the pop icon’s wellbeing, however, as sources claim that she doesn’t have much support from family amid the news. The source described her as “isolated, especially now without Sam.” Fortunately, they also went on to claim that she’s “hanging in there, all things considered.”

Ahead of Asghari’s statement, some rumors circulated surrounding an alleged fight that went down between the now-exes. Apparently, Asghari had accused Spears of cheating on him. They told TMZ that “It’s only a matter of time before Sam files for divorce,” following the heated altercation. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Britney Spears and Sam Asghari.

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Drake Ripped Apart After Liking Tory Lanez Statement

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Drake is someone whose social media actions are always going to be analyzed and dissected. After all, he is one of the biggest artists in the entire world. Fans are waiting on him to release his new album For All The Dogs, and since he is on tour, there is increased fanfare around him. Overall, this is both a gift and a curse. It is a gift because it shows he still has the juice. However, it is a curse because it means people are going to know what he’s liking on social media. They will also know who he is following and unfollowing.

Well, on Thursday night he got himself caught up in a compromising position. Of course, this is all because of his own doing. Although, the point remains. Below, you can see that Drake actually liked Tory Lanez’s statement on the Megan Thee Stallion shooting. Despite being sentenced to 10 years in prison, Tory is saying that he has nothing to apologize for. He also thanked all of his fans for their support during this time.

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Drake And The Controversial Like

“In no way shape or form was I apologizing for the charges I’m being wrongfully convicted of,” Tory said. “I remain on the stance that I refuse to apologize for something that I did not do. I’ve faced adversity my whole life and every time it looked like I would lose, I came out on top. This is nothing but another moment where my back is against the wall and I refuse to stop fighting till I come out victorious. Tough times don’t last, tough people do. To my family, friends and umbrellas thank you for your continued support. See you soon.”

Social Media Reacts

Following Drake’s like on Instagram, many took to X, otherwise known as Twitter, to criticize him. Overall, the reactions were pretty much entirely negative. Many were disappointed in Drake, while others were quick to suggest he has some sort of beef with Meg. Some even think he was rejected and that this is his way of lashing out. Whatever the reason for this like, it doesn’t seem to be a good look for the megastar. Let us know what you think of the situation, in the comments section below.

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Tory Lanez Refuses To Apologize Amid 10-Year Prison Sentence

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Tory Lanez is currently going to prison for 10 years following his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Overall, this is a case that many were paying attention to. Unfortunately, there were quite a few people who tried to doubt Meg and her story. However, with Tory’s conviction, at least a few minds have been changed. As for Lanez, however, he is currently being roasted online for his hubris before and during the trial.

Last night, Lanez decided to speak out on his sentence for the very first time. As you can tell, he isn’t exactly in the mood to apologize. In his eyes, there still isn’t a shooting to apologize for. “I have never let a hard time intimidate me,” Tory started. “I will never never let no jail time eliminate me. Regardless of how they try to spin my words, I have always maintained my innocence and I always will. This week in court I took responsibility for all verbal and intimate moments that I shared with the parties involved. That’s it.”

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Tory Lanez Speaks

He continued his statement by saying that he knows a lot about adversity and that he will not let this deter him. “In no way shape or form was I apologizing for the charges I’m being wrongfully convicted of,” he revealed. “I remain on the stance that I refuse to apologize for something that I did not do. I’ve faced adversity my whole life and every time it looked like I would lose, I came out on top. This is nothing but another moment where my back is against the wall and I refuse to stop fighting till I come out victorious. Tough times don’t last, tough people do. To my family, friends and umbrellas thank you for your continued support. See you soon.”

As you can imagine, his fans are loving this mentality. However, others are disturbed by the lack of accountability. It’s yet another chapter in a story that has dominated the hip-hop world. Let us know what you think of his statement, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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