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Hip Hop Caucus Premieres UNDERWATER PROJECTS at Climate Week NY

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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On Monday evening, the Hip Hop Caucus, a national nonprofit that merges art, activism, and hip-hop culture, celebrated the Green Carpet Premiere of the short film UNDERWATER PROJECTS during Climate Week in New York. The event saw the presence of Hip Hop Caucus President & CEO Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., Managing Director and COO Liz Havstad, and notable environmental advocates such as sustainability activist Anya Dillard.

*Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. and Elizabeth Yeampierre*

UNDERWATER PROJECTS, narrated by comedian Wanda Sykes and directed by Liz Havstad, explores the dangers of coastal urban flooding in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, where the world’s largest naval base is threatened by rising sea levels. The film highlights how insufficient flood walls in the area leave vulnerable communities—like a nearby housing project and historic African American neighborhood—exposed. Combining live action with animation, the film profiles local leaders working to develop climate resilience plans. It’s available for viewing at WeShallBreathe.com.

The premiere followed the virtual “We Shall Breathe” Summit, which kicked off Climate Week. The summit spotlighted the intersecting challenges of climate justice, economic inequality, and voting rights, especially from the perspectives of Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities in the U.S. South and the Global South. Musical performances included Jade Novah, rapper Yellopain, and AY Young.

*Samata Pattinson, JaRel Clay, and Deirdre Mama D Love*

In addition to the NYC premiere, Hip Hop Caucus is organizing community screenings of UNDERWATER PROJECTS in key locations across the country. For those who missed it, a recap of the summit and the green carpet premiere is available for viewing on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

As part of their ongoing advocacy, Hip Hop Caucus also launched the Respect My Vote! campaign, aimed at mobilizing Gen Z voters, voters of color, and returning citizens ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. You can watch the campaign trailer below.

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[WATCH] Investigation Discovery Unveils Trailer for Chris Brown Documentary, “A History of Violence”

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

nvestigation Discovery (ID) has released the trailer for its upcoming documentary, Chris Brown: A History of Violence, which delves into the troubled legal history of the controversial pop star. Set to premiere on October 27, the documentary will be part of ID’s third annual “No Excuse for Abuse” campaign, spotlighting issues related to domestic violence and abuse.

The documentary examines the various legal issues Brown has faced throughout his career, with a particular focus on his infamous 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna. The incident, which resulted in severe injuries requiring hospitalization for the pop star, brought Brown’s violent behavior into the public eye. Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault and accepted a plea deal, but the legal troubles didn’t stop there.

Since the 2009 incident, Brown’s history has been marked by other troubling encounters, including a separate guilty plea to an assault charge and a sexual assault lawsuit that was eventually settled out of court. The documentary will explore these incidents and more, offering a deep dive into the darker side of the singer’s career.

Brown, known for hits like “With You,” “Forever,” and the viral sensation “Under the Influence,” has often made headlines for his chart-topping music. However, his legal issues, which include domestic violence, assault charges, and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, continue to cast a shadow over his success.

Chris Brown: A History of Violence joins other hard-hitting documentaries from ID, which previously produced Quiet on Set, an exposé of child abuse allegations within Nickelodeon. By spotlighting Brown’s troubled past, the network aims to continue its mission of raising awareness about the ongoing issue of abuse and reinforcing the message that there is “No Excuse for Abuse.”

The release of the documentary comes at a time when discussions around accountability and the treatment of survivors remain critical in the entertainment industry. A History of Violence promises to shed light on the singer’s long history of legal troubles, offering viewers an unflinching look at the complicated legacy of Chris Brown.

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Sabrina Carpenter Jokes About Eric Adams Situation: ‘Should we talk about how I got the Mayor indicted?’

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We didn’t have Sabrina Carpenter joking about Eric Adams on our bingo card. But that happened. Okay during her concert at Madison Square Garden, Sabrina Carpenter addressed the recent headlines involving her and the indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams … Only in New York.

Okay, the controversy stems from Carpenter’s 2023 music video for “Feather,” which reportedly played a role in the mayor’s legal troubles. Smiling at the crowd, Carpenter joked, “Should we talk about how I got the Mayor indicted?”

Now get this, the moment, captured in a viral clip with nearly 100 million views, has further fueled speculation about the connection between the video and the mayor’s corruption investigation.

ourThe “Feather” video, filmed at a Brooklyn Catholic church, led to the dismissal of Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello. It was claimed that the video’s controversial content contributed to the scandal involving Mayor Adams. Small world.

ICYMI, on September 23, the New York Post reported that federal investigators subpoenaed the church where the video was shot, focusing on ties between Gigantiello and Adams’ former chief of staff, Frank Carone. While the church has not directly linked the video to the investigation, it confirmed full cooperation with authorities.

What’s more, the “Feather” video was released in October, it faced immediate backlash from the Diocese of Brooklyn due to its provocative and violent imagery. Church officials even re-blessed the location and reprimanded Gigantiello. In response, Carpenter maintained that she had received proper permission to film there. Light-heartedly, she told Variety, “Jesus was a carpenter,” and even sported a T-shirt with that slogan during her Coachella performances.

Meanwhile, Mayor Adams, is charged with bribery and fraud, and publicly denied the allegations.

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Judge Slams Prosecution in YSL Trial: ‘Really Poor Lawyering’, No Mistrial

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The YSL RICO trial of Young Thug and company just made headlines yet again. The Judge Paige Reese Whitaker, presiding has voiced her adamant frustration with the prosecution.

It all went down today (September 30), during the trial’s unfathomable 138th day, Judge Whitaker sharply criticized the state for allegedly prolonging the case and developing it in unclear and potentially deceptive ways.

Get this, her fiery remarks came in response to a new motion for a mistrial, which the defense has been pushing for throughout the trial.

“I can’t figure out what it is,” Judge Whitaker began in a scathing critique of the prosecution. “If it’s disingenuous… I mean, I don’t want to malign the prosecutor standing in front of me right now. So I’m not going to say the possible things that it could be. But it is baffling to me that somebody with the number of years of experience that you have, time after time after time, continues to seemingly purposefully hide the ball to the extent that you possibly can for as long as you possibly can. And I really don’t want to believe that it is purposeful.”

Oh but wait, she didn’t hold back when she continued, “But honestly, after a certain number of times, you start to wonder how it could be anything but that. Unless it is just that you are so unorganized that you are throwing this case together as you try it. And I am sorry to say that. But this case is being made much more difficult for everybody because of the haphazard way in which it is being presented. I’m going to take a recess for a few minutes. I’ll have a ruling when I get back.”

Despite her scathing criticism, Judge Whitaker ultimately denied the defense’s motion for a mistrial. While the defense may still attempt to file another motion, her strong rebuke of the prosecution indicates her growing dissatisfaction with how the case has been handled.

So anyway you slice it, the judge is clearly not happy about how the prosecution is handling the case but no mistrial means the show will go on.

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Chris Brown Documentary ‘A History Of Violence’ To Premiere Next Month

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A new documentary on Chris Brown will premiere next month, focusing on the various allegations of violence that have followed him throughout his career.

The Young Thug Trial Judge Suggested The Prosecution Is ‘Throwing The Case Together’ As She Considered Mistrial

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The judge in the ongoing racketeering trial against Young Thug appears to have reached the end of her patience with the prosecution. Judge Paige Reese Whitaker upbraided Chief Assistant District Attorney Adriane Love for the presentation of the State of Georgia’s case during court today, just ahead of considering a mistrial motion filed by the defense.

“I don’t want to malign the prosecutor standing in front of me right now, so I’m not going to say the possible things it could be,” Whitaker said. “It is baffling to me that somebody with the number of years of experience that you have, time after time after time, continues to seemingly and purposefully hide the ball to the extent you possibly can, for as long as you possibly can. I really don’t want to believe that it is purposeful, but honestly, after a certain number of times, you start to wonder how can it be anything but that. Unless it is just that you are so unorganized that you are throwing this case together as you try it.”

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the trial has become the longest in Georgia state history as a result of numerous delays, many the direct result of the DA’s office’s presentation of its case, as well as issues with its previous judge, who was removed and replaced by Whitaker earlier this summer. The trial, which was to have begun in 2021, still has over 100 witnesses to get through, and if not declared a mistrial, is expected to continue into next year.

Young Thug is accused of one count of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, possession of a firearm while committing a felony; possession of a machine gun; two counts of participating in criminal street activity; and three counts of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. The DA’s office says Thug was the co-founder and leader of a criminal street gang, Young Slime Life — which not so coincidentally shares initials with his label, Young Stoner Life. The State believes that the label is a cover for and funds the gang’s activities, which include a string of violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault.

Snoop Dogg & Dave East Team Up For “Bosco” Soundtrack Cut “Love You More”

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Back in the beginning of the year, NBC streaming subsidiary Peacock released Bosco. The film is based on the true story of one Quawntay “Bosco” Adams, who was handed down a 35-year prison sentence for attempting to possess marijuana. However, with a child on the way, he was going to make sure that he was going to be able to make it to the hospital. But him and a woman from Missouri have to get through constant security and a maximum-security wing of the prison. The film adaptation of the book, Chasin Freedum, hit the streaming platform on February 2. Around the time of this announcement, it was revealed that major hip-hop artists would be on its accompanying soundtrack. DDG, French Montana, and The Game are a few of them.

However, we are going to be talking about the collaboration between Snoop Dogg and Dave East, “Love You More”. Overall, given that it’s for a movie’s soundtrack, the production is very clean. However, it does have a nice rhythm and it’s more of a lovey R&B cut. Helping with that more lowkey vibe is singer WHOISTEVENYOUNG, who is sort of sounds like Chris Brown. This track between these three talents of varying experience is one of 10 on the Bosco (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Side A. Given the title, we can expect to hear more tracks. However, there doesn’t seem to be any confirmation on that just yet, so we are just speculating right now. You can check out “Love You More” with the link below to it’s new music video.

“Love You More” – Snoop Dogg, Dave East, Bosco Soundtrack, WHOISTEVENYOUNG

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Kanye West Was The Guest Of Honor At La Dinastia Wagner’s Wrestling Event In Japan

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West is a big fan of Japanese wrestling, as he proved a couple of months ago when he “performed” at an event in the country. Well, it looks like he’s a regular attendee – or at least, as regular as an attendee can be when they spend so much time traveling the world, making music, and being as controversial as he is. Moreover, Ye recently went to another wrestling event in Japan with star La Dinastia Wagner, who actually fist-bumped him when he spotted him in the crowd. The moment was a pretty big deal for the crossover audience that’s a fan of both worlds.

Furthermore, this went down on Monday (September 30) at a Pro Wrestling NOAH event in Tokyo. In addition, other wrestlers greeted Kanye West, including Los Golpeadores, Super Crazy, and Daga. We can’t imagine that he will stay in Tokyo for long, though, as he’s also reportedly working hard on his recently announced upcoming solo album, Bully. While we wait for that drop (if it ever actually manifests, that is), check out the video with La Dinastia Wagner by clicking the “Via” link down below.

Kanye West At Japan Wrestling Event

Los Golpeadores, Super Crazy & Daga dapping up Kanye wow, this is literally for me #noah_ghc pic.twitter.com/5x5AhrgKFM

— s e t h (@futurafreesky) September 30, 2024

As far as other extracurricular hijinks in Kanye West’s life, his Malibu mansion’s new owner blasted him for how he gutted the property. “That was a really dumb move. Really no purpose,” Belwood Investments CEO Bo Belmont told The Los Angeles Times. “He single-handedly destroyed this architectural masterpiece. My goal is to make it as though Kanye was never there. The house will be restored right back to what it was. It would have required extensive review… There’s a process to it and he does things his own way, and the city of Malibu, they don’t care who you are they’ll hold you accountable.”

Meanwhile, Kanye West seems like he’s in a more relatively chill space right now compared to other moments throughout 2024. Fans really enjoyed his Eastern shows in Korea and China, including a wholesome performance of “Only One” to the song’s inspiration, his daughter North West. Whether wrestling matches or real estate moves contribute to it, we hope that Ye continues to heal.

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Dame Dash Calls Out Diddy For His “Disturbing” Allegations

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dame Dash says he finds the allegations against Diddy “disturbing” but never witnessed any of the behavior of which the Bad Boy mogul has been accused. He discussed the topic of Diddy and his recent arrest for sex trafficking and racketeering during an interview with TMZ published on Monday.

“It’s disturbing. I’ve known him for a while. So, these were things I didn’t know. Now, I know,” Dame said. When the reporter pressed him as to whether he knew or not, Dame added: “Come on man, you know me better than that. You see where I be at.”

Dame Dash Attends Diddy’s Fourth Of July Party In 2000

EAST HAMPTON – JULY 02: (L-R) Natane Adcock, Damon Dash, Aaliyah. Jay Z, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs and Jennifer Lopez at Puff Daddy’s Fourth of July. Party on July 2, 2000 in East Hampton. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Authorities arrested Diddy, earlier this month, after publishing a 14-page federal indictment against him. He’s since pleaded not guilty to the charges and is awaiting trial at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Despite being placed on suicide watch initially, his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, told TMZ that it was only a standard measure for the facility with high-profile inmates. He also confirmed that Diddy’s fully committed to fighting the case in court. “I don’t see it happening… because he believes he’s innocent,” the attorney said of him taking a plea deal. “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.”

We’re not permitted to post the video of Dame Dash addressing Diddy’s arrest directly on HotNewHipHop, but if you’d like to see it, you can do so by clicking the “Via” link below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dame Dash and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Cardi B Reveals She Was Fighting With Offset When She Found Out About Pregnancy

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B and Offset are currently in the middle of a pretty nasty breakup, a circumstance that longtime fans are quite familiar with at this point. However, things have never been as contentious and outwardly hostile before, and they both clearly still have a lot they want to get off their chest. In the Bronx femcee’s case, she recently hosted an Instagram Live session from the comfort of her Paris hotel room to speak on the situation and on their third child together, which was born mere weeks ago. She even revealed that the couple was fighting a lot when she found out she was pregnant, and that this was an unplanned pregnancy.

“This is around the time that I’m promoting, promoting, promoting the f**k out of ‘Enough,’” Cardi B shared on her social media platform. “So I’m like, damn, I’m pregnant. But I’m not really thinking much of it. Me and my baby dad, we were on very bad terms. I still called him and we kind of laughed about it because it was like, ‘What the f**k? That s**t is so random.’

Cardi B Speaks On Offset & Pregnancy

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Cardi B goes live on Instagram and shares with fans how she found out that she was pregnant for her baby girl. pic.twitter.com/e4x4fxuBh3

— Cardi B Caviar (@iamcardibcaviar) September 30, 2024

“We literally went to Colombia [early in the year because he went with me when I got my surgery,” Cardi B continued. “[…] In 2024 I knew I only had sex on Valentine’s Day and before I got my surgery.” Also, she opened up on how she found out she was pregnant in the first place. “It was around March 20 or March 16… It was around those days, right?” Bardi expressed. “I woke up one morning and my mouth tasted like copper. It literally tasted like copper. So I was like, ‘Oh my gosh. This only happened to me when I’m pregnant.’

“So I was like, damn. I automatically knew that I was pregnant,” Cardi B continued. “When I found out it was a girl, I started crying even more because y’all know that I love raising girls.” She also broke down the timeline a little bit more, revealing that she was shocked to be 17 weeks pregnant when she thought she was just six or seven weeks along.

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