DaBaby has shared that he was at one time planning to release a full-length album with Lil Baby, noting that the prospect of a collaboration still excites him.
Are Stormzy And Victoria Monét Dating?
It looks like a new music power couple may be brewing.
Are Stormzy And Victoria Monét Dating?
Today (October 11), The Sun shared photos of Stormzy and Victoria Monét together at London’s Heathrow Airport. The photos show the two musicians hugging and kissing each other.
The publication notes Stormzy “grinned as he gave Victoria a hug before kissing her on the lips.” They also cite “an onlooker” as saying, “Both Stormzy and Victoria looked absolutely smitten with each other. They kissed and when he hugged her he picked her up in the air.”
While neither artist has confirmed there’s a relationship here, the two at least appear to be especially comfortable with each other.
This comes shortly after both artists revealed they ended relationships. In July, Stormzy and Love Island presenter Maya Jama announced their break-up in a joint statement that reads in part:
“We fell madly in love in 2014, broke up in 2019, and then spent five years manoeuvring life apart. We decided to try for the final time in August 2023, and we’ve spent this past year trying our best to make it work. However, we recently decided to call it quits. We were 21 and 20 when we first met-both at the beginning of our careers-and spent five years growing together and then five years growing separately, so this final attempt required a whole lot of figuring out, relearning, and unlearning. We tried, and it didn’t work, and that’s okay.”
Then, in September, Monét and John Gaines revealed in a joint statement of their own that they ended their relationship ten months ago. Together, the two have a 3.5-year-old daughter, Hazel.
Joe Budden Denies Jaguar Wright’s Claims About Him And Stevie J
Jaguar Wright spent a lot of time as of late launching salacious and outrageous allegations against many hip-hop and media elites in the industry. Whether it’s Diddy, Jay-Z, or the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, she ruffled a lot of feathers as of late… At least, more than she usually does. One of the singer’s most odd claims in the eyes of a certain rapper-podcaster is that she allegedly saw a supposed video of music producer Stevie J having sex with Joe Budden. On his titular podcast, the Slaughterhouse MC and media personality responded to these allegations.
“No, she is grabbing the salacious and very obvious headlines and expounding on them with s**t,” Joe Budden began. “And again, I’m only saying this ’cause I heard her say out of her mouth that she saw a video of Stevie J and Joe Budden f***ing. So I know, I know, I can say with 100% certainty, oh, that this lady just be saying s**t to add to the luster of whatever the f**k she’s saying.” Then, Ice joked that maybe Joe just didn’t know that there was a camera in the room, although he clarified that it was just a joke amid the podcast cohosts’ laughter. “I’ve never been in any compromising situation. I’ve never been in any situation where someone tried to overtake – that’s never happened to me,” Budden replied.
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Joe Budden Responds To Jaguar Wright
As far as actual smoke, Joe Budden isn’t focused on Jaguar Wright, but rather on DDG due to a recent online spat. But this might heal soon. “I like you a little bit,” Budden said during a recent podcast episode. “The same way I don’t know s**t about him, he clearly don’t know s**t about me. So, do I want to come in here and use my powers for evil and f***ing just end this n***a for sending all these bots my way?”
Meanwhile, Jaguar Wright’s latest media rift was with DJ Vlad, who claimed that she lied about an interview request. “Jaguar Wright recently did an interview where she showed an email claiming we contacted her for an interview,” Vlad tweeted. “This is false. Only emails from @vladtv.com are invitations to the show. This is why she’s covering the email address. Like I said in the Piers Morgan panel, Jaguar Wright has never been invited to do an interview, and she never will be. This is someone who seems to be suffering from mental illness. Anyone who interviews her is taking advantage of a mentally disabled person for views.”
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Charleston White Reportedly Arrested For Alleged Animal Cruelty & Assault With A Deadly Weapon
Charleston White is certainly no stranger to making headlines for his wild online antics. Today, however, he’s going viral for a far more serious reason. Reportedly, the internet personality was recently arrested. According to a post by Akademiks TV, he’s accused of cruelty to a non-livestock animal and assault with a deadly weapon. The post also includes what appears to be White’s mugshot, in which he looks relatively unbothered. The circumstances leading up to his arrest remain unclear at the time of writing.
This isn’t White’s first run-in with the law. He was also arrested back in December of 2023, though he posted bond just hours later. At the time, he was also charged with alleged animal cruelty as well as two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Allegedly, he had sprayed a cat with pepper spray in 2022 and threatened two men with a gun.
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Charleston White Runs Into More Legal Issues
Charleston White was arrested for aggravated assault with a d*adly weapon & cruelty to a non-livestock animal, possibly with the use of poison
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— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) October 11, 2024
As for what else White has been up to outside of his legal issues, he’s recently been involved in a public feud with YSL Woody. Last month, Woody called White out for trash-talking him in interviews, claiming that it made him lose respect for him. White later hopped online with a scathing rant about Woody, in which he accused him of snitching on Young Thug. “I’m praying for you cuz you really need it,” he also added. “And you’re playing with the wrong one.”
Earlier this month, Woody also accused White of putting an Apple AirTag in the backseat of his car to track his whereabouts. He expressed confusion about how the device got there, insisting that he doesn’t typically let anyone in his vehicle. What do you think of Charleston White reportedly getting arrested recently for alleged animal cruelty and assault with a deadly weapon? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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FBG Duck’s Mother Sues Lil Durk & OTF: Breaking Down The Lawsuit
The mother of slain rapper FBG Duck, real name Carlton Weekly, has filed a lawsuit implicating some of the biggest names in Chicago’s drill rap scene, including Lil Durk and the late King Von. According to Chicago Sun-Times, the lawsuit accuses the aforementioned artists of profiting off of her son’s tragic murder in 2020, when the culprits shot and killed him in broad daylight. As such, she claims that they’ve turned tragic gang-related killings into commercial success, one that has earned them accolades and fame. Here’s what we know so far.
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The Gold Coast Killing That Shook Chicago
On August 4, 2020, FBG Duck tragically died following a shooting in broad daylight in Chicago’s upscale Gold Coast neighborhood. Officials said gunmen ambushed Duck, alleged to be a prominent member of the Gangster Disciples faction Tookaville, while he shopped for a gift for his son outside Dolce & Gabbana. His girlfriend, Cashae Williams, and another man, Davon Brinson, also faced injuries in the attack. Police claim the murder was the culmination of a bitter feud between Duck’s Tookaville crew and the O Block faction of the Black Disciples.
Diss tracks and street beefs fueled the gang rivalry as FBG Duck and King Von exchanged insults in their music. King Von allegedly placed a $100K bounty on Duck’s head, which further escalated tensions.
The Lawsuit: Monetizing Murder
FBG Duck’s mother, Lasheena Weekly, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit targeting Lil Durk, King Von’s estate, and their record label, Only The Family (OTF). According to the lawsuit, these entities “monetized the killing of FBG Duck” by capitalizing on the gang rivalry in their music and public personas. The suit argues that OTF, a label associated with violent and criminal activity, grew its fame and financial success by glorifying real-world gang violence, with Duck’s murder being a key moment in their rise.
The lawsuit also names major record labels like Sony, accusing them of knowingly promoting and distributing violent content that contributed to FBG Duck’s killing. It alleges that Durk and Von, both identified as high-ranking members of the Black Disciples, built their careers and public images around their gang affiliations, which in turn helped drive their record sales and streaming numbers.
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OTF: A Criminal Enterprise?
The claim that OTF is a criminal enterprise outside of its function as a record label is at the heart of the lawsuit. Weekly’s attorneys argue that OTF operates as a front for gang-related activity, using its music and artists to legitimize and profit from violence. They point to Durk and Von’s frequent diss tracks aimed at FBG Duck as evidence of this, citing the 2020 track “Took Her To the O,” in which Von references killing a rival named “Duck.”
The lawsuit alleges that this kind of reality rap, where artists blur the lines between fictional lyrics and real-life events, drives engagement through controversy and violence. The suit claims that the labels, including Sony, saw financial opportunity in promoting artists with criminal backgrounds, essentially turning their music into a dangerous product for public consumption.
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The Role Of Record Labels & Corporate Responsibility
The lawsuit takes aim at not only the rappers but also the corporate entities behind them. Per Sun-Times, Weekly’s attorneys argue that companies like Sony bear responsibility for promoting and distributing violent content that glorifies gang life. By signing artists like Durk and Von, and investing in their controversial personas, these labels allegedly played a direct role in fostering the violence that led to FBG Duck’s murder.
“Without a doubt, Lil Durk, OTF, King Von, O Block — a criminal organization — could never have achieved the international fame and become so emboldened to kill a rival musician without the promotion, distribution and financial support provided to them by these record companies,” Attorney Roosevelt Allen III, representing Weekly, said. “Our laws do not allow a company to put out a dangerous, defective product that could harm our community.”
Legal Implications & Responses
At the time of writing, Lil Durk and the record labels involved have not publicly commented on the lawsuit. Prosecutors built the case on evidence presented during the O Block trial, which saw six members and associates of the Black Disciples convicted in FBG Duck’s slaying earlier this year. Von died a few months after Duck but according to the Sun-Times, prosecutors identified him as a gang leader.
The lawsuit also raises questions about the role of security and law enforcement on the day of the murder. According to the suit, Dolce & Gabbana failed to provide adequate security outside their Gold Coast location. It also claims Chicago police officers did not respond quickly enough after Duck was shot. Weekly claims her son bled for 17 minutes before emergency medical crews arrived.
A Tragic Rivalry Turned Into Profits
The longstanding feud between O Block and Tookaville had been immortalized in a series of diss tracks, with both FBG Duck and King Von taking aim at each other. Von, who was killed in Atlanta in late 2020, had reportedly placed a $100,000 bounty on Duck’s head, adding fuel to the violent conflict. Following Duck’s death, Von’s career skyrocketed, with his music videos and diss tracks garnering millions of views, further amplifying the rivalry for public consumption.
In essence, the lawsuit argues that Duck’s murder wasn’t just a tragic street feud but a key element of the branding strategy that propelled OTF and its artists to international fame. As Weekly and her legal team move forward with the case, it remains to be seen how the court will handle the complex intersections of gang violence, corporate responsibility, and free expression in rap music.
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Diddy Denied Immediate Release Despite Hope For A Successful Third Bail Attempt
Diddy and his legal team will not give up in their quest to secure his bond, but they still face a couple of obstacles along the way. Moreover, according to an exclusive report by AllHipHop, the court denied his motion for immediate release, but not all hope is lost when it comes to this third overall bail attempt, which does not just involve immediate release. “The motion for bail is referred to a three-judge panel,” the alleged Friday (October 11) filing reads. This means that Sean Combs might still secure bond if this three-judge panel agrees. “The request for immediate release pending decision on the bail motion by a three-judge pane is denied. The motion to seal is granted,” the alleged court document continues.
“In light of the proposed conditions [of a $50 million bond, GPS monitoring, and visitor restrictions], the actions Mr. Combs had already taken regarding the investigation, and Mr. Combs’ lifetime commitment to live up to his obligations concerning every challenge he has ever faced, he should be released to fight this case in court and prove his innocence,” Diddy’s lawyers reportedly argued. The court had expressed their view that he’s a flight risk and a threat to witnesses, per their assessment of the situation.
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Diddy At Howard University
“Sean Combs has never evaded, avoided, eluded or run from a challenge in his life,” Diddy’s lawyers reportedly added. “He will not start now. As he has handled every hardship, he will meet this case head-on, he will work hard to defend himself. And he will prevail.” During Thursday’s (October 10) court hearing, the judge offered the defense team a trial start date of May 5, 2025. They agreed, so it seems like the case timeline will continue to fall into place.
Meanwhile, this comes amid the federal government’s response to Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo’s allegation that they leaked grand jury information. In addition, Agnifilo claimed that the Department of Homeland Security allegedly leaked the footage of the Bad Boy mogul attacking Cassie in 2016 to CNN. The government denies any and all accusations. So does Combs when it comes to both his federal charges and civil allegations.
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R Kelly’s Daughter Alleges That He Sexually Abused Her When She Was A Child
Earlier today, TVEI Streaming Network unveiled its new two-episode documentary, Karma: A Daughter’s Journey. In it, R Kelly’s daughter Buku Abi opens up about the abuse she allegedly faced at the hands of her father. Abi, born Joann Kelly, took the opportunity to reveal that she was allegedly sexually abused by him during her childhood.
“He was my everything. For a long time, I didn’t even want to believe that it happened. I didn’t know that even if he was a bad person that he would do something to me,” she alleged. “I was too scared to tell anybody, I was too scared to tell my mom.” Abi continued, describing how the alleged abuse has had a lasting impact on her life.
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Buku Abi Discusses Her Father In New Documentary
“I really feel like that one millisecond completely just changed my whole life and changed who I was as a person and changed the sparkle I had and the light I used to carry… I just remember waking up to him touching me. And I didn’t know what to do, so I just kind of laid there, and I pretended to be asleep,” she alleged. Abi also alleged that she and her mother later tried to file an anonymous police report. Ultimately, she alleges that Kelly was not prosecuted because the statute of limitations had passed.
In a statement to PEOPLE, R Kelly’s attorney Jennifer Bonjean denied the allegations on his behalf. “Mr. Kelly vehemently denies these allegations,” she told the outlet earlier today. “His ex-wife made the same allegation years ago, and it was investigated by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services and was unfounded… And the ‘filmmakers,’ whoever they are, did not reach out to Mr. Kelly or his team to even allow him to deny these hurtful claims.” Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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North West Names Nicki Minaj, Yuno Miles, And Tyler, The Creator As Her Favorite Artists
On Friday (Oct. 11), Interview Magazine published a one-on-one with North West and her mother, Kim Kardashian, to celebrate its 55th anniversary. During their conversation, the 11-year-old opened up about her unsurprising fashion influences and favorite artists at the moment.
Vince Staples Plays The Spike Lee To Jayson Tatum’s Michael Jordan In New Sneaker Ad
Vince Staples plays the Spike Lee to Jayson Tatum’s Michael Jordan in a new Tatum 3 sneaker ad that pays homage to the classic Mars Blackmon commercials.
Kanye West Reportedly Living “Upper-Class Homeless” In Tokyo While Crafting New Album
Kanye West is still spending a lot of time in Tokyo, and we now have some new theories and information as to why. Moreover, hip-hop journalist Touré reportedly spoke to TMZ about the matter on Friday (October 11), and he suggested that Ye is living an “upper-class homeless” lifestyle. This is because he’s still staying at a hotel rather than up-keeping a home, which is apparently what he prefers. Not only that, but Touré also reportedly claimed that the Chicago artist is hunkered down in his hotel room working on his next solo album Bully, which will apparently be self-produced.
Also, one of the music writer’s alleged sources reportedly spoke on how the Yeezy mogul isn’t bothered in the Japanese city thanks to respectful fans letting him quietly roam alone, a sharp contrast to the paparazzi presence in Los Angeles. Elsewhere, though, Kanye West’s presence in Tokyo raised some eyebrows for fans, as his wife Bianca Censori didn’t accompany him for a couple of outings. Divorce rumors quickly followed, although they axed this speculation with a recent shopping trip this week.
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Kanye West Performing In China
Speaking of Bianca Censori, Kanye West’s former alleged “Director of Intelligence” anonymously sued him for lack of payment and infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff alleges that Ye originally hired him as his campaign manager for his presidency bid, and that he ordered him to investigate Censori and the Kardashians. While the man didn’t specify why he allegedly followed the G.O.O.D. Music artist’s current wife around without her knowledge, he did allege that Kanye wanted him to look into his previous wife’s family’s alleged “criminal links” over alleged sex trafficking.
Elsewhere in the world of Kanye West, some vault leftovers continue to emerge every once in a while, such as a recent leak of the unreleased music video for “RoboCop.” As for his current Tokyo stay, we hope that he continues to find peace and focus on his craft rather than on his antics and controversies. Of course, there’s no shortage of those these days. But perhaps this distance and seclusion will result in a new, better, and more healed era for the divisive superstar.
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