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Diddy’s Investigation Allegedly Goes International As British Authorities Search For Possible Victims

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy may be facing allegations in the United Kingdom soon enough as British authorities are looking into possible crimes he may have committed abroad, according to a new report from The Mirror. With Diddy being a regular visitor to England over the course of his career, United States investigators have reportedly flown over to London and are getting help from local detectives to find any possible victims. The news comes after authorities in America arrested Diddy, earlier this month, charging him with alleged sex trafficking and racketeering.

“Given the huge amount of time he spent in London, there are concerns that the alleged offending was not confined to America’s shores. Prosecutors are imploring anyone in the U.K. who may have information they feel could help the investigation to get in touch,” a source told The Mirror, as caught by AllHipHop.

Diddy Performs In London

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Diddy performs at O2 Shepherd’s Bush. Empire in a special one night only event at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on November 07, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for Sean Diddy Combs)

Following his arrest, Diddy failed to get out on bail and currently resides at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He’s already pleaded not guilty to the charges and maintains his innocence. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, further told TMZ that the Bad Boy mogul is “actually remarkably positive,” considering the situation. “I spend several hours with him every day,” he added. “His resolve is strong. He’s engaged.” That update came after the outlet reported that Diddy was on suicide watch at the jail. Agnifilo also clarified that the move is a routine measure for new, high-profile inmates.

As for his eventual trial, Agnifilo has confirmed that he will not be taking a plea deal in the case and plans to argue his innocence in court. “I don’t see it happening… because he believes he’s innocent,” the attorney said. “He believes he’s innocent and what’s more, he believes that he needs to stand up not just for himself, for his family and for everybody who has been targeted by the federal government.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Nicki Minaj Brings Back Alter-Ego “Martha” And Pays Homage To Princess Diana In The Process

May 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj is having a huge moment right now. She is currently on the Pink Friday 2 World Tour and is selling out crowds in every city she visits. Overall, the tour has been a massive success. So much so that she recently announced a plethora of new dates in North America. However, as of right now, she is currently overseas where she was most recently in the UK. Fans out that way love her, and on Monday, Birmingham showed up and showed out for her.

During the show, Nicki surprised the fans by bringing back her alter-ego Martha. For those who may not know, Martha was a character that Nicki brought to the table on the original Pink Friday album from back in 2010. To mark the return of this alter-ego, Nicki decided to pay tribute to none other than Princess Diana. In the TikTok video below, you can see the moment that Minaj asked the crowd to hold a moment of silence for whom she described as a “dear friend.”

Nicki Minaj Loves Princess Diana

“Wales — it always reminds me of a dear friend of mine. Well, she’s not here anymore, but the Princess of Wales,” Nicki said in the clip. “Let’s have a moment of silence for her.” The love for Princess Diana runs deep. Of course, Minaj has a song named after her with the likes of Ice Spice. Not to mention, the late Princess remains incredibly popular across the UK and even the world. Needless to say, the move is going to make Nicki a whole lot more loved than she already is.

Let us know what you think of Nicki Minaj and her alter-ego Martha, in the comments section down below. Have you gone to any of the tour dates for the Pink Friday 2 World Tour? If so, which city did you go to? Was it as good of a show as you would have hoped? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Soulja Boy Faces Call To Be Banned From The U.K. Over His 21 Savage Comments

May 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

British rapper K-Trap wants Soulja Boy banned from entering the United Kingdom after his recent remarks while feuding with 21 Savage. He had made fun of 21 for being born in Great Britain, arguing that he wouldn’t be scared of someone from the region.

“We can’t let Soulja Boy come to the U.K.,” K-Trap said during an interview with Billy the Goat as caught by AllHipHop. He added: “That was disrespectful. Any [American rappers] that’s come and locked in with real street n****s know it’s serious.” K-Trap also mentioned rappers from the United States always staying in luxury hotels when they visit London.

Soulja Boy Performs On Tour In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 10: Rapper Soulja Boy performs onstage during his Soulja. World tour at Buckhead Theatre on September 10, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

As for Soulja’s beef with 21 Savage, he was upset with the rapper for defending Metro Boomin as the two were going at it on social media. “You think I’ma let a p*ssy-ass n***a from Britain talk to me crazy? You lame as f*ck, n***a,” he said on Instagram Live. “Take your p*ssy ass back to Britain, b*tch.” 21 fired back “I been in Atlanta since 1st grade lost my virginity there got shot there in and out of juvenile there. I went from the hospital in London straight to the projects yall think London is rodeo dr lol.” Soulja even continued to go after 21 despite eventually apologizing to Metro Boomin.

K-Trap Responds To Soulja Boy’s Take On Great Britain

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While 21 Savage was born in London, he and his mother moved to Atlanta when he was just seven years old. Check out K-Trap’s comments on what Soulja had to say about the U.K. above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Soulja Boy on HotNewHipHop.

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Premiere: Storry Releases the Powerful Video for “I Don’t Wanna Get High”

May 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg Reveals He Wants To Act in UK Soap Opera

March 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg has proven time and time again that he can do it all. The 51-year-old has his eyes set on making a cameo on Coronation Street. Coronation Street is a United Kingdom soap opera that has been running since the 1960s. It is the world’s longest-running TV soap opera.

The “Gin & Juice” rapper spoke with The Sun about his love for the show. “Coronation Street, I love it. If they call me, I’ll do it. I’ll play whenever they need,” Snoop said.

He went on to say he enjoys everything about the show.

“I love the cinematography, acting, the storylines, and just the reality.”

One actress on the show would undoubtedly love to have him on board. Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow in the soap, tells ITV studios how she feels about a Snoop Dogg cameo. “We really want that like, imagine. Get him in the Barlow’s or the Rovers,” she said.

Snoop has always loved the UK culture and the royal family. While accused of murder in 1993, the Long Beach rapper was banned from touring in the UK. Fortunately, Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren were big fans of Snoop and allowed him to perform there. She felt that he did nothing wrong in Britain. Snoop Dogg has always remembered this and even offered to perform at King Charles III’s coronation.

A-list celebrities such as Elton John, Adele, Harry Styles, and the Spice Girls have all been asked to perform at the prestigious event. Unfortunately, all artists were busy, so Snoop offered to step in.

The “Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang” rapper has also done a deal with London-based company, Roobet. Roobet is a crypto casino they have partnered with Snoop Dogg for a new game titled, Hotbox.

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Jason Derulo Hosts New Talent Show, Offering Opportunity to Join His Label

March 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

R&B/Pop singer Jason Derulo is keeping busy these days. He now has a new talent show called Project Icon. Formed with his business partner, Frank Harris, the “Wiggle” singer wanted the talent show to be more relatable to the music industry.

Unlike other talent-seeking shows, Project Icon focuses on helping the contestants make music that performs well on social media. They also teach the artists how to perfect their brands.

The ten contestants will also be critiqued on their interview skills and relatability. The winner of Project Icon will record a song with Derulo and perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend. The winner will also be signed to Derulo’s label, Future History.

Based in the UK, Project Icon will air six episodes starting on March 26th on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. The contestants are all from the UK as they specialize in different genres such as country, hip hop, rock, and R&B. Some of the artists already have a fan base, and some are unknown. They will be judged by Becky Hill, Harris, and Derulo himself.

So it turns out, I’m hosting another @bbcthree show with @jasonderulo @BeckyHill….

It’s called Project Icon and it starts NEXT SUNDAY!!@bbcthree / @bbciplayer pic.twitter.com/Hpow80y2m8

— Jordan North (@jordannorth1) March 19, 2023

Social media, mainly TikTok, is the reason for this show. The “Whatcha Say” singer has built a following on TikTok, amassing over 50 million followers. The popular social platform has helped further his career. It also proves that the music industry has changed and is more than just about music.

Derulo makes a statement about his new show and the current music industry:

“The world of music has changed and being a superstar with staying power today requires a lot more than just singing. Project Icon is the first TV show that will challenge contestants on all realistic skills an artist today should have for a real shot at being an Icon.”

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Beyoncé Announces U.K. Tour, Millions Of Fans Join Queue

February 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

General sale tickets for Beyoncé’s upcoming U.K. tour go on sale at 10:00 AM on Tuesday. She’ll be performing in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Sunderland. Following the announcement, millions of fans have joined the Ticketmaster queue in anticipation. The concerts will mark Beyoncé’s first solo performances in the U.K. since 2016.

Prices for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour range from £56 for a seated ticket to £2,400 for a VIP “on-stage” front-row experience. Three extra London dates have already been added in anticipation of their popularity. With this many fans already in the queue, it’s possible Beyoncé adds even more dates.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Beyoncé accepts Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for “Renaissance” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )

Tickets for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in the United States already went on sale, last week. The iconic pop star added shows in Toronto, Washington D.C., Chicago, as well as L.A., and more as shows quickly sold out. In a press statement, Live Nation shared that fan demand exceeded available seats by over 800%. “It is still expected that the majority of interested fans will not be able to get tickets,” they said. “Demand drastically exceeds supply.”

Fans on Twitter have been posting about the long queue lines throughout the morning. One wrote: “I’m in the queue for the 6/1 show. Unless 400k people before me turned down tickets… Beyoncé is stressing me OUT. I just wanna see the show.” Another added: “Every time I decide I’ve given up on Beyonce tickets she adds a new date – and then there’s still 150k+ people in the queue in front of me!”

The reveal of Beyoncé’s U.K. tour dates comes after the “Break My Soul” singer set the record for most Grammy wins of all time. During the course of her career, she’s won a total of 32 trophies from the Recording Academy. Check out the schedule for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in the U.K. below.

May 17 – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
May 20 – Edinburgh, Murrayfield Stadium
May 23 – Sunderland, Stadium of Light
May 29 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
May 30 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 1 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 3 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 4 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Public Enemy’s Chuck D Says Popularizing Rap In The UK Was “Our British Invasion”

December 30, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Chuck D recently opened up in a sit-down about his career to date and got on the topic of performing in the United Kingdom. In 1987, the “Don’t Believe The Hype” rappers famously rocked the stage at London’s Hammersmith Apollo and were met with a large group of fans.

The Public Enemy rapper then revealed that bringing rap and hip-hop to the UK was “our British invasion,” comparing it with the popularity of bands like The Beatles and the Rolling Stones in America during the 1960s.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK–SEPTEMBER 19: Rap group Public Enemy (Flavor Flav (aka William Jonathan Drayton Jr.) and Terminator X ( aka Norman Rogers) and the S1W’s) appears on the “Public Enemy Week” segment of “Yo! MTV Raps” on September 19, 1991 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives)

In an interview with The Guardian this past week, the New York native said about performing overseas, “The UK was somewhere we relished because we knew words would be written about us, what we thought and where we had come from.”

21 Savage Files Motion to Prevent Prosecutors From Using Evidence Collected During 2019 Arrest

September 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Tyson Fury’s Cousin Stabbed To Death In UK

August 23, 2022 by newhiphopnews

According to a report from boxing champ Tyson Fury, his cousin died from his injuries after being stabbed in the neck in the United Kingdom this past weekend.

Fury has called on the UK government to stop knife crimes after his 31-year-old cousin Rico Burton was killed during a dispute in a bar in Manchester, England. Police stated that a 17-year-old was also injured in the fight and is still in the hospital.

Tyson spoke on the tragedy involving his cousin on IG, saying, “This is becoming ridiculous. Idiots carry knives. This needs to stop Asap, UK government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime, its a pandemic & you dont know how bad it is until its 1 of your own!” Fury continued saying, “Life is very precious & it can be taken away very quick enjoy every momentRIP RICO BURTON may the lord god grant you a good place in heaven. see you soon.”

Police have since arrested two men suspected to be in connection to the fatal stabbing.

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