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Diddy’s Lawyers Have Reportedly Filed A Motion To Have Several Claims In ‘Revenge Porn’ Lawsuit Dismissed

April 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s legal team is attempting to chip away at the mounting claims stacked against him. Following the bombshell lawsuit filed by his former Bad Boy Records signee Cassie, Diddy was named in several similar sexual assault cases. While, the mogul quickly settled with his ex-girlfriend, Diddy seems to be preparing to fight the outstanding allegations in a court of law.

However, according to AP News, Diddy’s lawyers are looking to reduce the amount of allegations made against him.

The outlet reports that on April 26, Diddy’s legal filed a motion to have the claims made by Joi Dickerson-Deal, including revenge porn and human trafficking, to be dismissed with prejudice. On November 23, Dickerson-Deal issued a lawsuit against Diddy (obtained by Rolling Stone), in which she alleged that Diddy drugged and sexual assaulted. She also claims that the encounter was filmed and shared by Diddy amongst his close associates.

In the motion, Diddy’s lawyers reportedly argued that he “cannot be sued because certain laws didn’t exist when Joi Dickerson-Deal made the allegations against him in 1991,” referring to revenge porn which wasn’t signed in to New York state law (the place of filing) until 2019.

“Without addressing the Complaint’s numerous false, offensive, and salacious accusations, which the Combs Defendants vehemently deny, substantially all of the claims purportedly alleged by Joi Dickerson-Neal (“Plaintiff” or “Dickerson”) cannot survive this Motion to Dismiss because they were brought under statutes that did not exist at the time the alleged misconduct occurred and against corporate entities that were not formed or in existence,” read the motion.

Dickerson-Deal’s attorney has not issued a public statement regarding the motion.

Yung Miami Was Reportedly Served With Trademark Infringement Paperwork Over The Rapper’s ‘Act Bad’ Merch

April 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yung Miamii REVOLT World 2023 — Getty Image

City Girls’ Yung Miami can’t seem to catch a break.

Lil Rod’s scandalous allegations against Diddy pulled the “Face Down” rapper’s name into the mountain of legal paperwork. Although she had continued to distance herself from her former beau, even denying claims of being a sex worker and allegedly transporting drugs at his behest. Somehow, Yung Miami still found herself at the center of another brewing legal matter.

Yesterday (April 6), Yung Miami was served with trademark infringement paperwork over her reported ‘Act Bad’ merchandise. A gentleman named Larry Taylor showed up at the rapper’s Houston, Texas, booking to give her a copy of the lawsuit.

In the now-viral video uploaded to his Instagram, Taylor explained that he was working on behalf of the alleged trademark owner, Charlie Cee (real name Charles Kenyatta Jr). Kenyatta, who owns Act Bad Entertainment, believes Yung Miami’s items conflicted with his company’s branding and overall likeness.

Yung Miami took to X (formerly Twitter) to refute the allegations. During an exchange with a user online, Yung Miami claimed that she never profited from the line.

Tryna serve me some paper over MERCH that I’m not selling is LAME!!! Like everybody wanna go viral so bad let’s go viral I’m tired!!!!!!!!

— Yung Miami (@YungMiami305) April 7, 2024

Over some merch I DONT SELL https://t.co/i29a171UJO

— Yung Miami (@YungMiami305) April 7, 2024

In May 2023, as a member of City Girls, Yung Miami helped to popularize the phrase following the release of their collaborative song with Diddy and Fabolous.

Hitmaka Labels Diddy “Diabolical” & Claims He Tried To Sabotage His Career

February 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Hitmaka says Diddy has tried to sabotage his career at multiple points over the years and labeled the Bad Boy mogul “diabolical.” He spoke about his working relationship with Diddy during a recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast. He began by explaining that Diddy initially asked him to contribute to The Love Album: Off the Grid.

“Puff hit me, he like, ‘Yo, I’m doing an R&B album, I need you, you the guy. It’s gonna be London on Da Track, you and me and I think we should do everything together. Send me some joints,’” he recalled. “I send him a 10 clip, crazy sh*t. He hit me back like, ‘I want that [Yung] Berg sh*t, stop trying to be me. It sound like you trying to do what I do, n***a. Send me some different sh*t.’ So I didn’t send him nothing. I was like, ‘F*ck it.’ Next thing I know, the n***a deciphered my records and reached out to everybody I collaborated with and dissected me from the situation. So he called Cardiak to his house like, ‘You need to be one of The Hitmen.’ Next thing, Eric Bellinger is in the Bahamas with muthaf*ckin’ Puff and they’re singing songs together.”

Hitmaka Poses With French Montana At The BET Hip Hop Awards

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Hitmaka and French Montana onstage during the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)

Hitmaka further accused Diddy of getting his producer tag wiped from French Montana’s album, They Got Amnesia. “I was like, ‘Damn, this n***a is really diabolical,’” he added. “So I wasn’t f*cking with him.” He also accused Diddy of turning his production partner Rob Holladay against him in the 2000s. Check out Hitmaka’s appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast below.

Hitmaka Speaks On Diddy

Hitmaka (Yung Berg) explains how Diddy snaked him twice. pic.twitter.com/LAQTkzUfNl

— Episodes (@episodesent) February 28, 2024

The comments on Diddy come as he is embroiled in a number of sexual misconduct allegations. Most recently, Rodney Jones filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. Be on the lookout for further updates on Hitmaka and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Has Been Named In A Sexual Harassment And Assault Lawsuit Filed By ‘Off The Grid’ Producer

February 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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In November 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former girlfriend and Bad Boy Records singer Cassie accused the executive of several egregious acts. Although Diddy and his attorneys have vehemently denied Cassie’s claims, that hasn’t stopped others from making similar allegations. On Monday, February 26, another person has come forward.

According to paperwork secured by NBC News, Rodney “Lil Rod Madeit” Jones, Diddy’s former producer on The Love Album: Off The Grid, has named him in a new lawsuit. In the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Jones accuses Diddy of sexually harassing, drugging, and threatening him with physical harm between September 2022 and November 2023.

Diddy’s son, Justin Combs; chief of staff Kristina Khorram; Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge; and former Motown Records CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam are also listed as defendants in the case. According to Jones, several of the entities allegedly conspired together to aid Diddy in these alleged acts or, per the filing, “failed to adequately monitor, warn, or supervise.”

NBC News reports that as part of the suit, Jones is seeking punitive damages of upwards to $30 million, with him alleging that his personal and professional life have been “detrimentally impacted ever since.”

Jones is credited on the album tracks “Deliver Me,” “Homecoming,” “Need Somebody,” “Reachin,” and “Stay Part 1.”

Diddy’s attorney, Shawn Holley, released a statement denying Jones’ claims. “[Jones is] reckless[ly] name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines,” said the rep. “We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”

Will Diddy Attend The 2024 Grammys?

January 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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On November 10, the Recording Academy unveiled its nominations for the 2024 Grammys. Diddy received his first Grammy nomination for his solo material since 2004, as The Love Album: Off The Grid is up for Best Progressive R&B Album. That’s where the positive news about Diddy ended because, on November 16, Cassie filed a disturbing lawsuit against Diddy alleging physical abuse, rape, and sex trafficking, among other things. That was followed by three other lawsuits alleging similar behavior, all of which Diddy has vehemently denied (despite settling with Cassie within 24 hours).

Will Diddy Attend The 2024 Grammys?

“The severity of the allegations cast a shadow over the artist — and over the awards show that recognized him,” The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reports this morning, January 12. “Diddy’s representative told THR that he won’t attend the Feb. 4 Grammys. Everyone nominated for a Grammy is invited to the show, and the Academy revealed in a Dec. 11 statement to RadarOnline that it is ‘taking this matter very seriously and we are in the process of evaluating it with the time and care that it deserves.’”

In the aftermath of allegations, Diddy stepped down as Chairman at Revolt, which he co-founded in 2013, and Hulu reportedly scrapped its in-development reality show focusing on Diddy and his family.

The 2024 Grammys will be hosted by Trevor Noah at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4. The ceremony will broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

Diddy Goes ‘Off The Grid’ And Loses Control In A Wild Relationship In The Trailer For His New Short Film

October 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy recently returned to his first love, music, with a new album titled, fittingly, The Love Album: Off The Grid. Unlike many of his past projects, though, it was less of a rap album than a survey of modern R&B, from throwback neo-soul sounds to the murky “PBR&B” style pioneered by The Weeknd a little over a decade ago.

But Diddy being Diddy, he couldn’t just put out an album or even go on a tour. He’s always got his hands in a lot of pies, and this time, it looks like he wants to extend his empire into movies. Today, the music mogul shared a trailer for Off The Grid: The Movie, a film inspired by his new album. The trailer, which features songs from the album, finds Diddy and go-star Eva Apio circling each other emotionally while struggling to keep each other at arms’ length.

From shooting flamethrowers in the desert to apparently running from and eventually kidnapping a police officer, Off The Grid appears to depict a Sid & Nancy-style relationship and all its self-destructive consequences. In a press release, Diddy said of his co-star: “This movie is an extension of the album’s soul. It’s not just about the music but about the stories, emotions, and experiences behind each song. Working with Eva Apio was an incredible experience; her talent and energy brought my vision to life.”

The trailer alleges the short film is coming soon to theaters. For now, though, you can check out the trailer above and listen to The Love Album here.

Diddy Announces “The Love Album: Off The Grid” Film Coming Out In Theaters Soon

October 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Sean “Diddy” Combs is one of hip-hop’s biggest moguls- even when he’s not making hip-hop or music at all. Moreover, he just announced the upcoming debut of a new film titled Off The Grid, which he says is inspired by his recent R&B-centric album The Love Album, subtitled with the same name. In addition, the Bad Boy executive and artist also gave a small hint as to what we can expect from it based on another star that will be in it. That’s Eva Apio, an English model that gained notoriety for her Burberry and Louis Vuitton campaigns. While the film doesn’t have a release date yet, die-hards already look forward to what this new experience will bring.

“The Movie Off The Grid starring Sean Diddy Combs & Eva Apio,” he wrote on Instagram on Friday (October 27). “Coming to a theatre near you. Inspired by The Love Album.” Not only is this a new audiovisual realm for Puff Daddy, but it’s also shaping up to be a theatrical release, much like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s concert films from 2023. We don’t know if this will be a full narrative, a loose collection of music and visuals, or how long it will be. With people like Eva Apio involved, though, we should expect it to be very visually stimulating as far as cinematography and presentation goes.

Diddy’s Poster For Off The Grid Film

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What’s more is that it’s very possible that new music from Diddy is coming very soon, as well. However, we got hints from him and his son King Combs that it will be a more hip-hop focused direction that calls back to his commercial musical heyday. In addition, it also seems very possible that the New York icon will be hopping on other projects from other artists, as well. For example, Jay Electronica tagged him in a post about being in “album mode,” which is a pretty promising crossover to anticipate.

Meanwhile, are you looking forward to catching this new flick Off The Grid in theaters? Is this just a blatant cash-grab from someone with deeper pockets than most or will it be a special offering that adds more artistic range and context to The Love Album? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and more updates on Diddy.

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Kalan.FrFr Taps Quavo For “Butterfly Coupe Part 2” Remix

October 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

West Coast artist Kalan.FrFr unveiled the remix to his single, “Butterfly Coupe,” featuring none other than Quavo. In “Butterfly Coupe Part 2,” Quavo joins the track after Kalan.FrFr’s catchy hook, delivering a guest verse that showcases his confidence. Produced by dynamic duo Hitmaka and OG Parker, “Butterfly Coupe Part 2” takes listeners on an exhilarating ride through the vibrant streets of Los Angeles. The original version features Tyga and now, Quavo’s new verse adds an extra element of flair to the track.

In this latest rendition, Kalan.FrFr also showcased his lyrical prowess with a new verse, echoing the essence of the multi-platinum Atlanta MC. On the track he effectively displays his versatility as both a rapper and a singer. It is evident that Kalan’s evolution as a songwriter and artist is pushing him towards the coveted realm of genre-defining talents.

Kalan.FrFr & Quavo Go Off On The Track

Moreover, Kalan.FrFr has been growing as an artist and elevating to new heights. Speaking on the new collaboration, Kalan expressed his admiration in a statement, saying, “Working on the ‘Butterfly Coupe’ remix was a fire experience, being able to work on this song with one of the biggest influences in rap music of my era, I’m reaching heights other rappers ain’t reaching.”

The remix sets a new standard in Kalan’s ascent in the world of hip-hop. Kalan.FrFr is undoubtedly experiencing a phenomenal year, basking in the glory of a productive year. He recently appeared on Diddy’s The Love Album: Off The Grid album which has secured the coveted #1 spot in the country. Notably, Diddy personally recruited him to collaborate on the Jodeci-inspired single, “Stay Pt. 1,” marking a significant milestone in Kalan.FrFr’s career. Let us know what you think of the new single “Butterfly Coupe Part 2” on HNHH!

Quotable Lyrics:

Butterfly Coupe, jump right out of cocoon (Skrt)
I’m looking for the baddest in the room (In the room)
Rockstar life, f**k her in the bathroom (Smash)
And she walked out with a new pair of shoes (Go)
Big steppin’ (Big), all tens in my rich section (Ten)
I could turn a b**ch up, that’s a big blessing (Woo)

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Diddy & Teyana Taylor Team Up For “Closer To God” Music Video

October 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy and Teyana Taylor have teamed up to work on the music video for “Closer To God,” off of Diddy’s The Love Album: Off The Grid. In addition to performing on the song and appearing in the video, Taylor served as the director for the piece. In a statement from Diddy along with the video’s release, he described Taylor as an “incredible artist.”

“Teyana is not just an incredible artist, she’s my sister.” Diddy said. “She has this undeniable force and raw emotion she brings to every project. When we began conceptualizing ‘Closer To God,’ her name was at the forefront of my mind. I had to convince her to come out of retirement, but I knew she would perfectly capture the spiritual essence and depth of the song. Collaborating with her on both the song and its visual was like harmonizing with a kindred spirit. Together, we’ve created something truly special.”

Teyana Taylor Directs Diddy’s “Closer To God”

“Working on ‘Closer To God’ was a spiritual journey in itself,” said Teyana Taylor. “The song’s message of love and divine connection resonated deeply with me, and visually representing that was a beautiful challenge. I believe we’ve created something that will touch people’s souls.” “The video captures the profound sentiment of feeling divinely connected when in the presence of true love. It paints a picture of raw emotion, vulnerability, and the magic of finding someone who brings you closer to the divine.”

Diddy released The Love Album: Off The Grid back on September 15, 2023. In addition to Teyana Taylor, the album features a wide range of guests including Busta Rhymes, Jacquees, Fabolous, Swae Lee, Summer Walker, the Weeknd, French Montana, 21 Savage, Justin Bieber, and several more. Diddy even dropped an extended version with Bryson Tiller, PartyNextDoor, and Metro Boomin. Check out the video for “Closer To God” above and be on the lookout for further updates on new music from Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Thanks Joe Budden For Positive Response To “The Love Album”

October 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy thanked Joe Budden on Instagram, Tuesday, for the podcast host’s positive review of his new project, The Love Album: Off the Grid. Budden had discussed his thoughts on the effort during an episode of The Joe Budden Podcast. Diddy shared the clip while thanking Budden for the “king words.”

“This whole shit is right,” Budden said of the album. “The front-end gets you moving, the back-end is all joints. Teyana Taylor, fuckin all of this shit is crazy. What I liked is when I had the album, I didn’t know who all the features were. I liked that experience better because I didn’t know this was Teyana. Are you shitting me? How he dropped sprinkles of the fuckin H.E.R. instrumental throughout the project as some interlude shit and then end with it. Man, stop playing with me, man.”

Diddy Celebrates The Release Of “The Love Album”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 15: Murda Mook, Diddy, and Jaylen Brown attend the album release party for “The Love Album: Off The Grid” on September 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

He continued: “This is absolutely insane if you are into R&B. It sound like classic H.E.R. off of the Babyface, Kim Porter record. It’s a groove you gotta listen to this whole shit sequenced. This fuckin album made me wanna see my girl.” Captioning the video, Diddy wrote: “To throughly enjoy the frequency of The Love Album, you must listen to it from top to bottom! No skips. Get a joint, some @deleontequila, grab your bae or your boo, turn off the wifi and ride out!! Thank you @JoeBudden for the kind words!” Check out Diddy’s full post below.

Diddy Thanks Joe Budden

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Diddy dropped The Love Album: Off the Grid back on September 15. It marks his first project since the 2015 mixtape MMM (Money Making Mitch). Be on the lookout for further updates on the project on HotNewHipHop.

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