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Ja Morant Proved Gun Was Fake After Second Livestream Incident

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Ja Morant will be suspended for 25 games during the 2023-24 NBA season. Around three times the length of his suspension in March, the revealed punishment is in line with most expectations. However, this means that the Grizzlies will likely be without Morant until early December. In the wake of the suspension news, Morant issued a statement apologizing for his actions and promising to be better. However, his apology has been met with a degree of skepticism from some people.

Prior to his suspension, Morant’s representatives attempted to mitigate the punishment. Sources told Claudia Jordan of The Breakfast Club that the gun Morant was seen with on May 14 was a toy. Furthermore, these representatives claimed that the NBA had been provided evidence that the gun was fake. That evidence has now been made public.

Morant Filmed Video Showing Fake Gun

In a new video released by TMZ, Morant is seen lighting candles in his home with a gun-shaped lighter. This is reportedly the same “gun” that Morant flashed during the May 14 live stream that got him suspended. Morant reportedly made the video in response to family members asking him why he had flashed a gun on Instagram Live once again. Morant at no point argued that the gun wasn’t real before his representatives spoke with Jordan. Furthermore, Morant went as far as to apologize for the incident after the Grizzlies suspended him in May.

However, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has already broken down why the gun’s authenticity didn’t matter to the league. Silver laid out his reasoning while appearing on The Dan Patrick Show. “Taking a gun, live streaming it without getting into gun issues in terms of the propriety of owning guns and the use of guns. I think everyone agrees that gun safety is critically important and that guns aren’t toys. It’s something that I’m thinking a lot about because, again, I’m not going to get into specifics about the investigation. But in fact, if you’re live streaming something to the world that looks exactly like a gun and in a frankly reckless manner, should it matter whether or not it’s a real gun?”

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New Video Shows Conor McGregor And Alleged Victim After Alleged Sexual Assault

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Earlier this week, MMA fighter Conor McGregor was accused of raping a woman in a bathroom after Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami. A letter from the woman’s attorney alleges that security guards separated the alleged victim from her friend and forced her into a men’s bathroom. McGregor and his own security were reportedly already inside. The MMA fighter then proceeded to “violently kiss” the woman before forcing her to perform oral sex on him, Mitchell alleges. As the letter continues, McGregor allegedly attempted to sodomize the woman. Despite this, she was reportedly able to escape after elbowing the Irish fighter repeatedly. However, she reportedly left her purse behind and had to plead for McGregor’s team to return it to her.

After the story was broken by TMZ, the outlet also published a video shot prior to the alleged assault. McGregor is seen leaving a bathroom with his personal security, taking a woman by the hand and leading her back into the bathroom. The footage appears to contradict claims that the victim was forced into the bathroom by arena security. However, the footage does corroborate details about security preventing anyone from entering or exiting the bathroom after they go inside. McGregor’s attorneys, who have vocally denied the allegations, said the video was further proof of his innocence. Now, TMZ reportedly has additional video from that night.

Video Shows McGregor And Alleged Victim Together After Incident

Dublin , Ireland – 20 May 2023; UFC fighter Conor McGregor ahead of the undisputed super lightweight championship fight between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena in Dublin. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

According to TMZ, the newest video they have obtained was shot at 12:40am on the morning of June 10. It shows McGregor and his alleged victim talking inside the Kaseya Center club. TMZ claims that this video was shot around 30 minutes after the victim claimed to have been raped by McGregor. McGregor’s attorneys have once again proclaimed the fighter’s innocence based on this evidence. “”While the claimant’s story has changed yet again,” Barbara R. Llanes said in a statement, “our account of the evening has never changed. This video only reinforces our position. We look forward to the swift conclusion of the investigation.”

However, the alleged victim’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell, has provided a different side to the story. She claims that the new video shows the pair “visibly awkwardly interacting”. Additionally, she states this was not the case before they went into the bathroom. “My client has always stated that there would be video of before and after, and in those videos she emphasized that the difference in the interactions between them would be visibly noticeable,” Mitchell told TMZ. “This again is another video that supports what my client has been saying and supports what she told the police since the inception of this incident.” This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Video Released Amid Conor McGregor Assault Allegations

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MMA fighter Conor McGregor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 9. According to the woman’s attorney, her client was assaulted in a bathroom at the Kaseya Center. The allegations were detailed in a letter to McGregor, the NBA, and the Miami Heat. After being separated from her friend by security guards, the woman was taken to a men’s bathroom where McGregor was waiting for her. McGregor reportedly “violently kissed” the woman before reportedly forcing her to perform oral sex on him. Furthermore, she allegedly only escaped after elbowing McGregor repeatedly when he allegedly attempted to sodomize her. McGregor has denied all the allegations made against him.

The alleged victim reported the incident to the police on the morning of June 11. Miami PD has since confirmed to TMZ that they have been investigating the incident for most of this week. In her letter, the woman’s attorney stated her client was seeking a settlement as opposed to litigation.

TMZ Releases Pre-Incident Footage

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 09: Conor McGregor is seen in attendance during Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on June 09, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TMZ has reportedly obtained footage that appears to show the moments before the assault reportedly occured. McGregor is seen leaving a bathroom with his personal security, taking a woman by the hand and leading her back into the bathroom. The footage appears to contradict claims that the victim was forced into the bathroom by arena security. However, the footage does corroborate details about security preventing anyone from entering or exiting the bathroom after they go inside.

The woman’s attorney provided additional context, stating her client had been partying with McGregor earlier in the night and believed she was being taken to his hotel. In response to the video, McGregor’s attorney issued a statement.”After the video was released by TMZ, the claimant’s lawyer now has changed her story. Mr. McGregor welcomes the investigation, which he firmly believes will show the claims against him are false. After not responding to the demand for money made by claimant’s counsel, she turned to the media to apply pressure. This is no more than a shakedown.” This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Sleepy Brown Shoots Down Outkast Reunion Hopes

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Sleepy Brown has advised fans not to hold out hope for an Outkast reunion between Big Boi and Andre 3000. Speaking with TMZ for a recent interview, he explained that Andre is busy doing his own thing for the time being.

“Nah, they not,” Sleepy Brown told the outlet. “[Andre 3000] is on a-whole-nother journey and he’s, you know, doing something. But me and Big [Boi] are still doing tours and stuff like that. Don’t hold your breath for no OutKast reunion. Don’t do it to yourself. It’s not gon’ happen, folks. If you wanna see us, we gon’ be Dungeon Family. That’s about it.”

Read More: Big Boi Drops Update On Potential For Outkast Reunion & Unreleased Music

Sleepy Brown With Big Boi & Andre 3000

Sleepy Brown, Andre 3000 of Outkast and Big Boi of Outkast (Photo by L. Cohen/WireImage for BET Network)

Elsewhere in the interview, Sleepy Brown discussed his favorite Outkast album. While the choice was tough, in the end, he went with Aquemini. “Man, you know, I can say Aquemini, I can say Stankonia,” he said. “The thing about it [is], each album was a different journey. OutKast has taken people through country music with ‘Rosa Parks,’ they did rock with Stankonia, they did every genre you could ever think of in music, so it’s kinda hard to say which one is what.”

He continued: “But I’ma say Aquemini. For me, that album was the moment when OutKast really flourished as producers, too. So for me, that album is me watching them grow. That’s why it’s my favorite.” Sleepy Brown has worked with Outkast on many occasions over the years, including on some of their biggest hits such as “The Way You Move” and “So Fresh, So Clean.”

Sleepy Brown Says Outkast Is Done For Good

Outkast released Aquemini as their third studio album back in September 1998. The project featured several of the duo’s biggest hits including “Rosa Parks,” “Da Art of Storytellin’ (Pt. 1),” and more. Aquemini landed at number 49 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list in 2020.

Read More: Joe Budden Calls Outkast “The Greatest Group Of All Time”

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Tyga And Travis Barker Reportedly Working On New Music

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Tyga has been working on some new music and according to TMZ, Travis Barker is involved. Over the weekend Tyga was seen heading into Barker’s studio, a sight which has apparently happened pretty frequently in recent weeks. Various sources say that the pair are working on a new EP together. While they haven’t formally announced anything it’s expected to arrive sometime this summer. The pair have teamed up before in the past. Barker’s 2015 song “100” featured Tyga alongside a number of other rappers.

The pair have been finding time to collab despite each having a busy schedule recently. Just a few days ago Tyga released “West Coast Weekend” a tribute to California alongside rappers YG and Blxst. That song followed his new single “Day One” which dropped last month. Barker on the other hand has been performing as part of the reunited Blink-182 lineup. The trio made their surprise return in April at Coachella. During weekend two they were elevated to the main stage after weekend one headliner Frank Ocean dropped out.

Tyga And Travis Barker Are Cooking

Tyga and Travis Barker also have a family connection, albeit a loose one. Last year Travis Barker married Kourtney Kardashian. A long time before that Tyga used to date Kylie Jenner. Now he’s following in the footsteps of other rappers and collaborating with Barker on new music. In the past few years he’s worked with artists like Machine Gun Kelly, Trippie Redd, XXXTENTACION, and Lil Nas X. Barker produced the MGK and Blackbear collaboration “My Ex’s Best Friend” has gone two times platinum.

During the rehearsals for their surprise Coachella performance, there was trouble for Travis Barker. A crazed fan tried to gain entry to his gated community by driving her car through the gate. Thankfully, she was apprehended by security quickly but the story still drew attention following some other high-profile celebrity stalking incidents earlier this year. It was more trouble for Barker, who had a scary medical crisis earlier this year. Are you excited about Tyga and Travis Barker’s EP later this year? Let us know in the comments below.

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Kanye West Yells At Paparazzi While Heading To Church

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Kanye West was recorded yelling at paparazzi in Los Angeles on Sunday while heading to church. In a clip posted by TMZ, the rapper demands that the photographers stop following him and his family.

“Like, seriously bro, all of you motherfuckers, stop following me!” Kanye yelled to the paparazzi. The demand didn’t appear to work as more photos later surfaced of the family at the church. Ye’s son, Psalm, brought along his bike. As for their outfits, Kanye rocked a black T-shirt featuring the German word for police along with massive shoulder pads. Bianca Censori went with a strange black couture dress and matching high-heeled boots.

Read More: Kanye West Has Another Heated Paparazzi Encounter, Defends His Rights & Wife

Kanye West With Bianca Censori In L.A.

LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 13: Kanye West and Bianca Censori are seen on May 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

The public rant comes days after the airing of the second episode of season 3 of The Kardashians. During the episode, Kim Kardashian, Kanye’s ex and the mother of his children, admitted that she tries to protect her kids from Ye’s public image. “I still feel the need to not talk about it and protect it from my kids and I always will feel that way but God, if people knew,” she said. “I would just never do that to my kids.”

She added in a confessional: “I have to figure out a way to protect and so they still haven’t seen anything, but I go into crisis mode. I am the one being accused for and being blamed for so many things. And it really, really is hurtful and it sucks, but I can control how I react and I can control if I’m a mess. Then my kids will see that.”

Kanye Yells At Paparazzi

In addition to Psalm, West and Kardashian share three other children in North, Saint, and Chicago. The two officially settled their divorce back in November 2022. In the time since, West and Censori have been referring to each other as being married; however, they never filed for an actual marriage license.

Read More: Kanye West & Bianca Censori Go Out For Dinner In West Hollywood

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Danny Masterson Kept Out of Gen Pop Ahead Of Sentencing

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Earlier this week, actor Danny Masterson, best known for playing Hyde in That 70’s Show, was found guilty on two counts of rape. Masterson’s first trial on the charges ended in a mistrial last October. Ahead of his retrial, Masterson added Shawn Holley, of O.J. trial fame, to his defense team. However, it was to no avail as Masterson was found guilty on two counts of rape. Furthermore, a third charge led to a deadlock among the jury. Additionally, Masterson will return to court for sentencing on August 4.

Masterson was accused of raping three women between 2001 and 2003. As one accuser, Jen B, testified, ““I couldn’t walk or stand, so he put me on the tile on the ground,” she testified. “I couldn’t open my eyelids. I felt really, really sick.” However, Masterson’s co-star Ashton Kutcher expressed his desire to see Masterson found innocent.

Masterson Housed Away From Gen Pop

LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 18: Actor Danny Masterson stands with his lawyer Thomas Mesereau as he is arraigned on rape charges at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on September 18, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Masterson has been charged with forcibly raping three women on separate occasions between 2001 and 2003. (Photo by Lucy Nicholson – Pool/Getty Images)

Masterson was transferred to L.A. County Men’s Central Jail after being found guilty. However, due to his celebrity status and the nature of his crimes, prison officials have elected to keep Masterson away from the general population. Dubbing it an “administrative segregation”, prison officials told TMZ that is was being done for Masterson’s safety. It’s the same treatment afforded to other notable inmates of LA Central, such as Suge Knight and O.J. Simpson.

As for the amenities that will be available to Masterson prior to his sentencing, TMZ was on hand with all the details. “There’s no TV in his cell, but he’ll have books from the jail’s library, and will be allowed out of his cell for 2 hours each day, at which time he can go to the day room and have access to a phone and TV. He’ll get time for recreation 3 hours a week. He’s able to shower every other day unless he’s going to court, and then he can shower daily.”

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83-Year-Old Al Pacino Expecting His Fouth Child

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It’s already impressive that Al Pacino is still acting despite being well into his 80s. The Oscar-winning veteran thespian is currently working on Billy Knight, a drama about two aspiring filmmakers. Furthermore, he recently wrapped up a supporting role on the Amazon series Hunters. However, Pacino has not been in a feature film since two roles in 2021. He had prominent roles in American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally and House of Gucci.

However, it’s his non-screen exploits that have landed Pacino in the headlines today. A representative for the actor confirmed to multiple sources that Pacino is set to become a father again, with his 29-year-old partner Noor Alfallah revealed to be pregnant. The news was first reported by TMZ and confirmed by a multitude of other outlets.

Al Pacino Is A Father To Be

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 19: Al Pacino attends a conversation with Al Pacino at The 92nd Street Y, New York on April 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)

Al Pacino has never been married. Instead, he has been involved in a number of long-term relationships. The result of these relationships has been three children – Julie (33), and twins Anton and Olivia (22). Julie is the daughter of acting coach Jan Tarrant. Meanwhile, Anton and Olivia’s mother is actress Beverly D’Angelo. Pacino has been in a relationship with Noor Alfallah since at least April 2022, when the pair were spotted dining out in Venice. Alfallah is part of a wealthy Kuwaiti-American family and has previously been linked to Mick Jagger and Nicolas Berggruen. According to sources who spoke with Page Six, Alfallah “mostly dates very rich older men.”

Furthermore, Alfallah is reportedly already eight months pregnant, meaning that this is more of an announcement before pictures of a Pacino with a newborn lead to rampant speculation. However, he is not the only geriatric father that has been making headlines as of late. Pacino’s regular co-star Robert De Niro, 79, recently announced he was expecting his seventh child. De Niro’s current partner, Tiffany Chen, is in her mid-40s. Follow all the latest celebrity news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Shannon Sharpe Reveals House Burglary

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Shannon Sharpe has been in the news lately as he beefed with former first-overall NBA pick Kwame Brown. The beef came about after Brown blasted LeBron’s playoff performance. “I have never seen a guy of your caliber, supposed caliber, you don’t even get a shot off?” Brown said at one point in his seven-minute rant. “You’re probably the best scorer in the game, you got all these points. But you were looking for a bailout, again.” At another point in the video, Brown argues that “Throughout history, the little nerds are gonna look up your statline and say ‘He’s gotta be the greatest player to ever play the game’. And people who actually play are gonna know that is bullshit.”

Sharpe, a well-known fan of LeBron, shot back on UNDISPUTED, “Of all the people, [Brown] should never ever question anyone’s greatness,” Sharpe said on Undefeated. “You on the Mount Rushmore of all busts….you a joke real talk.” Brown shot back, telling Sharpe that he was a “guest in the house of basketball.” However, TMZ has revealed that Sharpe has been dealing with something else in the past few days.

Sharpe’s House Robbed

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 29: Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe speaks onstage during day one with SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 29, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM )

According to TMZ, Sharpe’s house in LA was robbed last week, with over $1 million’s worth of bags, jewelry, and watches. Sharpe is known for his sharp looks and luxury tastes. Law enforcement told TMZ that the robbery happened on May 19 sometime between 7pm and 9:30pm. Sharpe was away from the house at the time. However, Sharpe didn’t call the police until he returned from dinner and noticed something amiss.

In an intriguing twist, the police have launched a deeper investigation as they found no evidence of forced entry. While no arrests have been made, Sharpe has fronted a $50,000 reward for any information that could help the case. Furthermore, law enforcement has declined to share anything more about the leads they are currently pursuing. This is a developing story and you’ll find any updates here, and all the latest sports news, at HotNewHipHop.

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Maino Says Ja Morant’s Behavior Has “Nothing To Do With NBA YoungBoy”

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Maino says that Ja Morant’s interest in hip-hop and appreciation for NBA YoungBoy has “nothing to do” with his recent controversial behavior. The NBA recently suspended the Memphis Grizzlies star for flashing a gun on Instagram Live for the second time in recent months. In the viral clip, an NBA YoungBoy song plays in the background as Morant sits in a car with friends.

“It don’t have nothing to do with NBA YoungBoy, it don’t have nothing to do with rap music,” Maino told TMZ. “All of us — as men, as adults — we have responsibilities and decisions to make. That’s like when keeping it real goes all the way wrong. How real do you need to keep it?”

Read More: Adam Silver “Shocked” By Ja Morant Video

Ja Morant At An Atlanta Nightclub

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 6: Ja Morant attends Saturday Nights at Sound Nightclub on May 6, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

He continued: “We know you like the music, you come from a culture. But homie, truth be told, you got way more opportunity than the average person. Don’t throw the opportunity away trying to keep up with what’s going on.”

From there, he added that Morant might have to learn to change his behavior “the hard way.” “It’s sad but sometimes we gotta learn the hard way,” he said. “What else can you say? You already was in this situation. I’m the last person to try to condemn somebody for making mistakes because I’ve made many, but c’mon, it’s not even about being a role model…you have the opportunity to change lives.” He also advised Morant to get more people who care about his wellbeing in his circle.

Maino On Ja Morant

Maino isn’t the only rapper to recently speak on Ja Morant. Lil Wayne also explained his behavior during an interview on the All The Smoke podcast. “He comes from a town of like 3,000 people,” Wayne said. “What y’all expect? Y’all gave him $200 million. I just said a town with 3,000 people. You expect him to be responsible? Nah, we’re tripping then.”

Read More: Lil Wayne Weighs In On Ja Morant

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