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50 Cent Sues Jeweler For Alleged Trademark Infringement

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent is certainly no stranger to legal battles, and recently, he started one more. According to new documents obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, the mogul is suing Maksud Agadjani and his corporation, TraxNYC. He alleges that Agadjani has been using his name and face to sell jewelry. He accuses him of trademark infringement and violating his right to publicity.

Fif argues that Agadjani’s TikToks are misleading to customers, and allegedly suggest that he’s in some way affiliated with the jeweler. Earlier this month, for example, TraxNYC posted a photo of 50 Cent and Drake. “Yo @50 Cent, you should be a jeweler. Hit traxnyc.com or call 212 traxnyc,” the post was captioned.

50 Cent Calls Out Jeweler For Alleged Trademark Infringement And More

In August, the jeweler showed off a cross that resembles 50 Cent’s. “We just jocked your style, I know you watch my videos and now I’m watching your s**t and jocking your s**t just like you jocked my s**t,” he said. In the past, 50 Cent has warned Agadjani that he could get himself into trouble. Now, it looks like that day has finally come. “This was a bad idea, you will regret doing this I promise,” he previously commented on Instagram. “Yo don’t you got better things to worry about,” Agadjani replied at the time.

In a statement to TMZ Hip Hop, a rep for 50 Cent made it clear that the artist is not messing around. “Mr. Jackson takes the unauthorized use of his name and likeness for commercial purposes seriously,” they told the outlet. What do you think of 50 Cent filing a lawsuit against a jeweler for allegedly using his name and face to sell chains? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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The Air Jordan 1 Low ‘85 “Royal” Release Has Been Cancelled

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 was set to make waves with its upcoming “Royal” colorway, featuring a sleek black base accented by striking royal blue overlays. This classic silhouette has continued to captivate sneaker enthusiasts with its timeless design and undeniable style. With its low-top profile and iconic color blocking, the Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 offered a fresh take on a beloved classic. The “Royal” colorway was intended to pay homage to the rich heritage of the Air Jordan line. It draws inspiration from the iconic “Royal” color scheme seen on previous Jordan models.

Constructed with premium materials and expert craftsmanship, the Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 promised both style and performance. The black leather base provided durability and support, while the royal blue overlays added a pop of color and dimension to the design. This sneaker was a true testament to the legacy of Michael Jordan and the Air Jordan line. However, the release of the Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 “Royal” colorway has been canceled, leaving sneakerheads around the world disappointed and eager for future releases.

“Royal” Air Jordan 1 Low ’85

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The sneakers have a bright blue rubber sole and a clean white midsole. Black leather makes up the base layer of the uppers, and the sneakers include royal leather overlays. Additionally, a royal Nike Swoosh is placed on the sides. Black laces and a black tongue maintain the overall theme of the sneakers. Royal Nike branding appears on the tongue, matching the leather. Lastly, the heels showcase the iconic Air Jordan Wings logo in black.

Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Air Jordan 1 Low ‘85 “Royal” release has been officially canceled and will not be released to the public. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Ye Hired Someone To “Investigate” The Kardashians And Bianca Censori, New Lawsuit Alleges

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

2024 has been a rollercoaster for Ye, to say the least. Today (Oct. 10), an unnamed man from Michigan filed a suit against the “CARNIVAL” rapper, claiming emotional distress, retaliation and several California labor code violations.

Jodeci’s Devante Swing Accused Of “Aiding” Diddy In Teen Girl Rape

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The snowball effect has really been thematic in the Diddy federal racketeering/ sex trafficking saga and now more accusations are piling up with another Bad Boy artists attached to the drama.

Jodeci member/producer Devante Swing has been accused in the rape of a 16-year-old in which DIddy and Guy front man Aaron Hall have already been implicated earlier this year. The rape charge, which allegedly occurred in 1990, has has added Swing to the list of defendants for being in the same room.

The suit, which was obtained by Rolling Stone, states, “Unbeknownst to Ms. Gardner at the time, Defendant Swing was in the room when this assault took place and did not take any steps to prevent this abuse from occurring.” A sworn statement given by a witness also states that Swing was “leaning against the wall or furniture or something, watching whatever Puffy was doing to Liza.[Gardner].”

The R&B producer was reportedly Gardner’s co-guardian at the time of the alleged rape.

The lawsuit claims Swing “had a duty to protect [Gardner] as her parents entrusted him with her safety. He trafficked and or coerced the child [to] travel across state lines from North Carolina to New York and New Jersey with the hidden intention of providing the child with alcohol, and marijuana and prostituting the child to his A&R Combs [Diddy].”

Swing nor any of his representatives have responded to these allegations.

Liza Gardner was one of the first people to file rape charges against Diddy following the very public lawsuit filed by Cassie, which has spawned into the Bad Boy mogul’s current rape, racketeering and sex trafficking charges that he his faced with in federal court.

“At the time Combs assaulted Ms. Gardner, she recalls feeling the side effects of the alcohol. She recalls Combs mounting her, and forcing up her skirt, pulling her underwear to the side and forcefully penetrating her,” her lawsuit says.

Diddy’s attorneys have denied these claims and scoffed them off as a mere “money grab”. Diddy’s trial date has recently been forecasted to take place in April or May of 2025.

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Living Legends Foundation Hosts Sold-Out Annual Awards Gala Honoring Londell McMillan, Harvey Mason Jr. & More Industry Icons

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Living Legends Foundation, Inc. (LLF) hosted its highly anticipated annual awards dinner and gala on Friday, October 4, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, California. The event, completely sold out, attracted an array of stars from the music, entertainment, film, television, and sports industries. Attendees included Sugar Ray Leonard, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Ray Parker Jr., Chanté Moore, David E. Talbert, Amina Buddafly Pankey, Tanya Nolan, and many more. Esteemed radio personality Skip Cheatham of MAJIC 94.5 in Dallas, Texas, emceed the night while DJ Battlecat set the musical tone.

David C. Linton, chairman of LLF, expressed his pride in the turnout, saying, “The room was filled with legends from celebrities to executives. It’s an honor to bring together the music and entertainment industries for an important cause, benefiting the executives who have contributed so much to the industry and the culture.”

One of the night’s most prominent honorees was L. Londell McMillan, an influential entertainment attorney and chairperson of the NorthStar Group. He was awarded the Kendall A. Minter Entertainment Advocate Award, renamed in honor of Minter’s recent passing. McMillan, a longtime advocate for Black ownership in the entertainment industry, delivered a stirring acceptance speech that reflected on transformative leadership and the importance of Black entrepreneurship.

“I went to law school because I wanted to be a civil rights lawyer,” said McMillan. “I met a gentleman named Reginald F. Lewis, who had acquired McCall Pattern Company, before TLC Beatrice. When I met Reginald Lewis, he asked me ‘What do you want to do?’ I said, I want to be a civil rights lawyer because that is what’s in my heart and in my soul. Reginald Lewis said to me, ‘Young man for your generation, go into business, which will be the civil rights of your generation.”

The gala also celebrated other industry icons. Donnie Simpson, a legendary radio and television broadcaster, received the Jerry Boulding Radio Award. Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of The Recording Academy®, was honored with the A.D. Washington’s Chairman Award, recognizing his leadership within the organization. Ed Eckstine, the first African American president of a major non-Black-owned record company, was presented with the Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award, with actor and recording artist Vanessa Williams delivering a video message from London to congratulate him.

Another highlight of the night was the presentation of the Mike Bernardo Female Executive Award to Gwen Franklin, founder and CEO of B. Lifted Up! Inc. Franklin touched on her trailblazing career in the music industry and the importance of spirituality and wellness in her acceptance speech.

Joi Brown, founder and CEO of Culture Creators, received the first-ever Impact Player Award, while Mike Kelly, veteran record executive and radio consultant, was honored with the Music Executive Award. Chris Chambers, founder of The Chamber Group, was recognized with the Media Executive Award, although he was unable to attend. His award was accepted on his behalf by Vivian Scott Chew, who read a moving acceptance letter from Chambers.

The Living Legends Foundation continues to spotlight those who have paved the way in the music and entertainment industries, preserving the legacy and contributions of Black executives and creators. For more information on the Living Legends Foundation, visit their website at www.livinglegendsfoundation.com.

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Gatorade Signs USC Basketball Phenom Juju Watkins to Elite Athlete Roster

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Gatorade officially signed former National Girls Basketball Player of the Year and University of Southern California star Juju Watkins to its elite athlete roster. As one of the breakout talents in college basketball, Watkins will work closely with Gatorade to inspire the next generation of athletes. This partnership includes supporting the prestigious Gatorade Player of the Year program and starring in future marketing campaigns.

Gatorade has long been associated with top-tier athletes, and Watkins, known for her competitive mindset and leadership on the court, is a perfect fit for the brand’s roster. She joins a distinguished group of Gatorade National Basketball Players of the Year who have become long-term Gatorade athletes, including Candace Parker, Jayson Tatum, Paige Bueckers, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Jeff Kearney, Global Head of Sports Marketing at Gatorade, expressed his excitement: “Our Gatorade roster is the most elite in sport, and we’re proud to have signed many of our long-term athlete partners early in their careers. Having a dynamic young talent like Juju join the family is an exciting opportunity to build on the incredible impact she’s already made and leverage our combined platforms to continue moving the game forward.”

Watkins, now a USC guard and Gatorade athlete, shared her excitement about the milestone: “Gatorade has been a part of my life for years, especially after being named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2023, so I’m excited to officially be a member of the family. Gatorade partners with the best athletes in the world, so joining this roster is a huge milestone for me as I look towards the future.”

With this new partnership, Juju Watkins is poised to expand her influence both on and off the court.

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Diddy Set for May 2025 Trial in Federal Racketeering Case

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Diddy, who is charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, will go to trial in May 2025.

At a court hearing in New York on Thursday, the judge in Combs’ federal case set a trial date of May 5, 2025.

According to CNN, Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, was present in the courtroom, as were several of his family members. His ankles were shackled, and he was wearing a loose-fitting tan button-down shirt and khaki pants. Diddy also waved at his family as they sat in the second row.

Prosecutor Emily Johnson said the prosecution anticipates its case could last three weeks. Still, she added that a superseding indictment could affect the length of the trial, meaning additional charges or defendants could be added to the case. Diddy’s legal team, led by Marc Agnifilo, stated he expects the defense to take a week.

Last week, Diddy was visited by his twin daughters and mother at Brooklyn’s MDC. According to TMZ, the family shared time in the visiting area where they could embrace and have a conversation.

Insiders say the twins made the trip from California to see Diddy for the first time since his arrest.

The visit came ahead of a statement by Diddy’s mother, Janice Combs, who referred to his charges as a “public lynching.” Combs expressed her views in a conversation with Page Six.

“It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies,” Janice shared.

“To bear witness what seems to be like a public lynching of my son before he has had the opportunity to prove his innocence is a pain too unbearable to put into words. Like every human being, my son deserves to have his day in court, to finally share his side, and to prove his innocence.”

She added, “I am not here to portray my son as perfect because he is not. He has made mistakes in his past, as we all have.

“My son may not have been entirely truthful about certain things, such as denying he has ever gotten violent with an ex-girlfriend when the hotel’s surveillance showed otherwise.”

You can read more of her statement here.

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Sage The Gemini Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman At Chris Brown’s House

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In a newly filed police report, rapper Sage The Gemini has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Chris Brown’s house in 2017.

Isaiah Rashad Hints That He Finished His Next Album Amid Social Media Fanfare

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fans have been waiting for a new Isaiah Rashad album since 2021’s The House Is Burning, and it looks like we might be right around the corner with it. Moreover, NFR Podcast recently posted an alleged text message from him in which he talks about wrapping up the process for his fourth LP. “S**t crazy [unamused face emoji],” the TDE rapper expressed. “Like I’m tryna finish strong so I’m finishing strong type s**t. Really proud of the production. Really proud of the words this round.” While this doesn’t outright confirm that he finished the album, it does suggest that he’s almost done with it, or at least is in its final stages.

Of course, this isn’t the only recent update that Isaiah Rashad has offered about his next studio record. Back in May, he shared with concert-goers for his Cilvia Demo 10th anniversary trek that it will probably drop this year, and as the window for that closes, fans were very excited to get this alleged text message update. “I might change the title of it but I’m working on my fourth project,” Zay expressed in Dallas. “I don’t know, like, probably later on this year. Most likely.”

Isaiah Rashad Suggests He’s Finishing His Next Album

As for what caused the gap between this new album and The House Is Burning, we have no idea. But it’s shorter than THIB‘s distance from 2016’s The Sun’s Tirade, whose space was due to a rehab stint. “I was doing whatever I could to escape,” he told The FADER back in 2021. “I admittedly liked the feeling of being numb. Everything that ain’t good for me. Being out in L.A. without anything anchoring me down f***ed me up. You can float off out here. You can get lost in this b***h. I was going through some petty tortured s**t: from rehab to going all the way f***ing broke. Instead of leaping buildings, I was just like, ‘Nah, I’m going to just stay in the crib.’ The responsibility was just too scary.”

Meanwhile, we know that Isaiah Rashad is a big fan of what his current and former label mates have been up to this year. During a concert this year, he played Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” to close the show out, and you can probably guess how wild the audience went in late May. Hopefully the Tennessee native adds to that canon this year, although we won’t complain about a 2025 arrival.

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Dr Dre Accuses Divorce Counseler Of Sabotaging His Relationship With Son

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Dr Dre was hit with a $10 million lawsuit from his former psychiatrist, Dr. Charles Sophy. Sophy worked alongside Dre and his ex-wife Nicole Young throughout the process of their 2021 divorce. Unfortunately, however, things allegedly got ugly. Sophy accuses Dre of subjecting him to an “ongoing barrage of threats,” and more.

“Rather than treating the mediation process as an opportunity for healing, he decided to take his frustrations about the mediation out on Dr. Sophy — frustrations that manifested themselves in the form of a nearly year-long sustained campaign of late-night texts, threats of intimidation and violence, and homophobic rhetoric,” Sophy’s lawyer Christopher Frost alleges, per Billboard.

Psychiatrist Hits Dr Dre With $10 Million Lawsuit

Dr Dre Accuses Divorce Counseler Of Sabotaging His Relationship With Son — Dr. Dre introduces Inductee Eminem onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Now, according to TMZ, he has clapped back. In a letter obtained by the outlet, which was sent in February of 2023, the artist’s lawyer Howard King accuses Sophy of malpractice and of sabotaging his relationship with his son. He alleged that Sophy “slandered” him “in a malicious effort to convince his son to turn against him.” King argues that this was allegedly done to give Dre’s ex an advantage in the divorce.

In addition to $10 million in damages, Sophy has requested a restraining order against Dr Dre. The lawsuit cites Dre’s alleged “history of violence and abuse.” It even states that Dre once allegedly sent fake FBI agents to Sophy’s house “to threaten his physical safety.” What do you think of Dr Dre’s response to Dr. Charles Sophy’s $10 million lawsuit? What about him accusing the psychiatrist of trying to turn his son against him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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