Tyrone Blackburn

Diddy To Be “Indicted Soon,” Lil Rod’s Attorney Alleges

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Rodney “Lil Rod” Smith’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, claims Diddy will face an indictment “soon.” He said as much to Page Six when the outlet asked him about his client’s reckless homicide conviction from 2003 and other charges throughout the years. Blackburn explained that Rod “did not have adequate legal representation” at the time. Lil Rod is currently suing Diddy for $30 million with allegations of sexual assault stemming from a time when he was reportedly working on Diddy’s The Love Album: Off The Grid, from September 2022 to November 2023.

“I am sure you know that a charge is not a conviction,” Blackburn, who has faced scrutiny over his litigation tactics in the past, told the outlet. “So, running this story on behalf of [Diddy’s camp] is problematic and calls into question your integrity as a journalist. Mr. Jones’ July 2003 reckless homicide occurred when he was 17 years old. He was driving a vehicle with his cousin in the passenger seat. The police pulled him over, but he was afraid and drove off. It was pretty typical behavior for a young black boy in Chicago when pulled over by the police. As a result, he totaled the vehicle, and his cousin, who was his best friend, died.”

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Blackburn continued: “He has to live with the guilt of the death of his best friend and family member for the rest of his life. But don’t let that stop you from running this story and getting your clicks. [Diddy’s] legal team can do nothing to distract from the fact that he will be indicted soon.”

Diddy has adamantly denied the allegations against him for months. His attorney, Shawn Holley, previously told Page Six that Lil Rod “is nothing more than a liar” and accused him of “shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday.” Blackburn’s comments on a possible indictment come after Homeland Security agents raided Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami, last month. No charges have come from the incident. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Rod and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Love for Brother Love: Diddy Greeted by Fans During Miami Bike Ride

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Love for Brother Love. Diddy was spotted outside his Star Island homes, greeting fans and others nearby. On a ride with Stevie J through the city, Diddy stopped to take pictures and enjoy the company of those who spotted him.

You can see the moments below.

Last week, a development out of the Southern District of New York, attorney Tyrone Blackburn, known for representing plaintiffs in high-profile cases against celebrities, has been scrutinized. Often in the limelight for his representation of plaintiffs against prominent figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs, Nicki Minaj, TI and Tiny, and Tiffany Haddish, Blackburn faced criticism in a court filing issued by Judge Denise Cote.

The filing, made in the case of ALEKSANDAR ZUNZUROVSKI v. LIANE FISHER, ET AL., chastised Blackburn’s behavior, alleging a pattern of improperly filed cases aimed at attracting media attention and pressuring defendants to settle quickly. Judge Cote’s statement indicated a concern that Blackburn’s actions were geared more towards generating sensational headlines rather than upholding legal integrity.

The filing reads, “A reasonable inference from Blackburn’s pattern of behavior is that he improperly files cases in federal court to garner media attention, embarrass defendants with salacious allegations, and pressure defendants to settle quickly.”

The court document highlighted previous instances where Blackburn had received admonishments from other judges within the Southern District of New York. Counsel for various defendants, including Nicki Minaj, TI and Tiny, had previously accused Blackburn of engaging in what they described as a “sordid shakedown campaign” and attempting to extract settlements from wealthy celebrities.

Furthermore, the filing pointed out instances where Blackburn allegedly failed to meet his Rule 11 obligations and admitted to filing cases in federal court to increase media coverage. According to the court document, Blackburn’s submissions were filled with sensational allegations against defendants and their counsel.

Judge Cote’s opinion and order explicitly stated that Blackburn’s conduct warranted referral to the Grievance Committee of the Southern District of New York. The judge highlighted concerns regarding Blackburn’s failure to conduct a reasonable inquiry to support jurisdiction assertions and suggested that his actions appeared part of a larger pattern.

Direct quotes in the filing highlight, “Attorney Tyrone A. Blackburn filed this action, asserting that jurisdiction exists pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332. He did so without conducting a reasonable inquiry to support that assertion. Because this filing appears to be part of a pattern, he will be referred to this Court’s Grievance Committee.”

Blackburn’s approach to litigation, as depicted in the court filing, raises questions about the ethical standards and motivations behind his legal practice. The allegations against him suggest a strategy focused on leveraging media attention and pressuring defendants rather than pursuing justice through the legal system.

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