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Lil Nas X Promises Fans “Amazing Surprises” In 2020

(AllHipHop News) Lil Nas X is looking to build on his success next year following a spectacular 2019.

The 20-year-old star broke Billboard records over the summer when his tune “Old Town Road” spent a mammoth 19 weeks atop the Hot 100 chart – more than any other song since the rundown began.

After scooping the Favorite Song – Rap/ Hip-Hop prize for his smash hit tune with Billy Ray Cyrus at the American Music Awards (AMAs) on Sunday night, Nas teased fans that “amazing surprises” are coming – as he confessed he can’t believe how far he’s come.

“I am just so happy that they even considered my project that I was just working on a few months ago,” the star, real name Montero Lamar Hill, said of his six Grammy nominations for his debut EP, 7.

It’s also been a big year for the musician personally after he came out as gay to his family, and fans via the tune “C7osure.”

When asked about his experience as a black LGBTQ artist, he replied: “It’s been pretty good so far, luckily.

“I can’t say everything is cool because I’m in my place right now. If I was an upcoming artist who didn’t have what I have, I don’t know if it would be the same love, but I’m happy.” 

Was Drake The Reason Summer Walker’s Toronto Show Was Delayed?

(AllHipHop Rumors) Summer Walker recently announced she’d be postponing some of her “First and Last Tour” dates due to anxiety issues.

On Monday night, Toronto fans were left highly disappointed as her show started a few hours late. 

Before the show even started, Walker posted on Instagram, “Be ready for a vibe. If y’all wanna see 2 splits, a back flip, an Adele belt and a Pusey pop, this show is not for you. Lol is just for wine bottles, dull rolls and swings.” 

Fans took to Twitter to express their frustration about how they had to stand out in the cold on a Monday night to wait for her to appear on stage. 

Now people are speculating that her tardiness was due to the fact that she was hanging out with Toronto’s own, Drake.

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Drake loves him some Summer and even did a remix to her single, “Girls Need Love.” He even said that her song, “Fun Girl” inspired him to write two songs for himself. 

What do you all think? Do you think Drake is the reason Summer was late? 

Pras Facing Arrest As Child Support Problems Spiral Out Of Control

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Pras has been ordered to appear in a New York court for his next child support hearing or face arrest.

The former Fugees star, real name Prakazrel Michel, is accused of owing his ex Angela Severiano at least $120,000 in unpaid child support to help care for their son, Landon.

The matter was heard in Manhattan Family Court on Monday, but Pras was a no show, leading Support Magistrate Tionnei Clarke to issue a bench warrant for his arrest.

The warrant has been stayed until the next scheduled hearing on December 20, reports the New York Post.

If the MC fails to attend on that date, he faces being taken into custody.

His representative, Darrell Johnson, claims Pras had to miss the hearing due to “a family issue”.

“He wanted to be there but he couldn’t be there… He will be at the next court appearance,” Johnson explained. “My client is not doing any leisure trips. He had family issues. He is trying to get his life together.”

The spokesman didn’t elaborate on the nature of Pras’ personal problem, but he also skipped a court session regarding his request to reduce his child support payments last week, when he was said to be attending a family funeral in Haiti.

At the time, Johnson dismissed Severiano’s allegations suggesting Pras had been hiding his money in “shell companies” to avoid sending her the outstanding cash.

Instead, Pras says his finances had been tight ever since U.S. federal authorities seized his accounts amid accusations of campaign-finance violations linked to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.

Johnson insists the rapper, who has denied those charges, has “worked out some payment arrangements” to appease Severiano, to whom he plans to send a check before next month’s hearing.

French Montana Still Hospitlized With Mystery Illness

(AllHipHop News) French Montana has updated fans on his health, revealing he has been in intensive care over the weekend.

The rapper was admitted to a hospital in the San Fernando Valley, California, after police officers answered a false robbery alarm at his home and found him in a bad way, suffering from cardiac issues and nausea.

They insisted he seek immediate treatment.

In a tweet, the 35-year-old wrote: “Six days in icu,” and added a praying emoji.

French Montana also posted a video from his hospital bed with none other than Megan Thee Stallion.

Sources said French Montana was suffering from elevated heart rate and stomach pains, possibly as a result of eating contaminated food. 

Offset Warned For Having A Lead Foot

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Offset was handed a warning for speeding through Los Angeles in a Ferrari on Monday (25Nov19).

The Migos star was pulled over in West Hollywood for driving slightly over the speed limit, but it wasn’t fast enough to warrant a citation and he was simply told to slow down.

Sources tell TMZ the rapper was polite and promised to slow it down.

Offset bought the Ferrari last week.

The rapper and his wife Cardi B. love to buy cars and have a very sizeable collection of luxury vehicles.

The celebrity couples massive fleet of cars include Lamborghinis, Maybachs, Rolls Royces, Porsches, a McLaren and even a few monster trucks.

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Jada Pinkett Smith Checked Will Smith For Making “Insensitive Comments” Like T.I.

(AllHipHop News) Jada Pinkett Smith has had to rebuke her outspoken husband when he makes “insensitive comments” about their daughter, Willow.

The actress raised the issue during a frank conversation with rap star T.I. on her Internet talk show “Red Table Talk” on Monday, while they were discussing controversial comments he made recently regarding his daughter’s annual virginity check-up.

T.I., real name Clifford Harris, hit the headlines after telling singer Miguel’s wife, Nazanin Mandi, he insists on a yearly hymen check to make sure his daughter, Deyjah, is still a virgin during a recent appearance on the “Ladies Like Us” podcast.

The rapper defended himself on Jada’s show and told her the visits to the gynecologist occurred when his daughter was much younger and neither she nor her mother had any objection to him being present for appointments.

But he admitted he regrets sharing personal details about Deyjah publicly.

“She did have a problem with me talking about it… and I understand that, and I am incredibly apologetic to her for that,” he said. “She understands my intentions and she knows who I am, who I’ve always been.”

Jada then confessed he’s not the only guy who oversteps boundaries when it comes to talking about daughters.

“I’m in this house with Will (Smith) and he be saying the craziest stuff,” she said, revealing the movie superstar has often been educated by his wife.

“Thank God he has me and he’s got Willow… We educate that joker before he leaves this house…,” she shared. “He’s one of those that likes to tell stories and sometimes goes too far. Willow has gone at her dad several times for very insensitive comments, whether it’s around menstruation or, you know, ‘You must be PMS-ing’, and she’s like, ‘That, right there, we not gon’ do that!'”

Lauryn Hill’s Cousin Has 10 Days To Give Her Financial Info Or He’s Going To Jail

(AllHipHop News) Lauryn Hill’s cousin has been threatened with arrest if he fails to provide the star with his bank records in their ongoing dispute over an unpaid loan.

The “Everything Is Everything” hitmaker took Gerald Hill to court for breach of contract last year, claiming he reneged on an agreement to repay a $65,000 loan he had received from the singer/rapper in 2017.

As part of the deal, if he failed to return the funds within the set time frame, he would also have to cover lawyers’ fees, and other costs incurred through court action, which the musician began pursuing when he missed his first payment.

Lauryn won a default judgment after her relative did not respond to the lawsuit, and he was ordered to repay the full fee, plus interest and damages.

However, Gerald has still yet to hand over any cash, and now a New Jersey judge has approved Lauryn’s demand for access to his financial documents to assess his income and other funds.

According to The Blast, Gerald has now been given 10 days to provide the paperwork or face having a warrant issued for his arrest. 

Tekashi 6ix9ine Assault Case For Beating Up A Child Tossed

(AllHipHop News) Jailed rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has one less legal headache – a mall attack case in Texas has been dismissed.

The hitmaker, who is behind bars for gang involvement and racketeering ahead of a hearing next month was accused of choking Santiago Albarran, but now the plaintiff has made it clear he no longer wants to press charges.

Texas authorities are also keen to dismiss the matter after ruling that moving Tekashi to the state for a hearing would present a “security risk” as he has testified against fellow gang members.

One gang boss associated with the jailed rapper was recently sentenced to serve over 11 years behind bars after pleading guilty to racketeering and narcotics charge.

In October, fellow gang members Anthony “Harv” Ellison and Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack were convicted of racketeering following testimony Tekashi gave against them in a bid to reduce his own jail time.

Ellison was also found guilty of kidnapping the rapper.

Tekashi69 was facing up to 47 years behind bars for his gang involvement, but that sentence is expected to be drastically reduced at a hearing in December – and the rap star could be out of jail next year, thanks to his testimony.

Meanwhile, the rapper has scored a massive new record deal from jail. Sources close to the incarcerated rapper say his former label offered him a $10 million deal to release his post-prison material exclusively with them. 

Big Sean’s Sean Anderson Foundation To Distribute Food For All-Star Thanksgiving Giveback

(AllHipHop News) Sean “Big Sean” Anderson is not just a popular Hip Hop artist. He is also a philanthropist that supports his hometown of Detroit through various charitable endeavors.

Today (November 26), the Sean Anderson Foundation is participating in the Annual All-Star Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition for the seventh consecutive year. The nonprofit organization plans to distribute turkeys, canned goods, and holiday meal trimmings to over 5,000 Detroit families at River Rouge High School.

The 21st Annual All-Star Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition is being hosted by Tarence Wheeler. NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton, Hall of Fame Boxer Tommy “Hitman” Hearns, rapper Sada Baby, actress Leah Jeffries, and other public figures are expected to attend the food drive. 

In August, the Sean Anderson Foundation presented the second annual D.O.N. Weekend 2019. The G.O.O.D. Music rapper partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan to unveil a new Content & Production Studio in the Dauch Campus Boys & Girls Club. D.O.N. Weekend also presented a block party and a Mental Health Awareness panel.

Lizzo Explains The Value Of Music Creation In Dolby Atmos Music’s Portrait Film

(AllHipHop News) It took Lizzo nearly a decade to become an 8-time Grammy nominee, and the “Truth Hurts” hitmaker is fully embracing that journey to stardom. On Monday, she tweeted about overcoming various setbacks before becoming a chart-topping musician.

This week also saw Lizzo break down her creative process as part of the Dolby Atmos Music campaign which premiered during the American Music Awards. The series highlights artists’ real stories. More performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Creation brings me joy. You need to have that joy or that pain, whatever drives the artist. That’s the only way people are gonna feel you,” said Lizzo. “With Dolby Atmos, you can hear everything. Things you’ve never heard before. And it’s more than hearing – it’s feeling it. It’s an experience. This is the future of music.”

Dolby Atmos Music’s two-minute portrait film about Lizzo was produced by Karena Evans. The Toronto-based creator previously directed the music videos for Drake’s “God’s Plan” and SZA’s “Garden (Say It Like Dat).” 

“The genesis of this campaign is inspired by Dolby’s mission itself – a pure transmission of artist intention,” said Evans. “We decided to approach this campaign unconventionally through interior monologues to explore the purity of thought and creativity. At its core, this is what Dolby Atmos is.”

Roddy Ricch Talks Working With A Boogie & Meek Mill On ‘Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial’

(AllHipHop News) Many Hip Hop fans place Roddy Ricch on the shortlist for 2019’s Rookie Of The Year. Thanks to his hits “Ballin'” with Mustard and “Racks in the Middle” with Nipsey Hussle and Hit-Boy, Ricch earned three Grammy nominations for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Performance, and Best Rap Song. 

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Ricch is now preparing to drop his debut album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, on December 6. Before the project hits DSPs, the Compton rapper premiered “Tip Toe” featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show on Apple Music.

“When we first met each other it was just more so just conversation to understand where each other was from, understanding his perspective on how he was raised and what he was brought up doing and he just got to hear a little bit of what I got into and it kind of just grew from that,” said Ricch about working with A Boogie.

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Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial will have other guest features as well. Ricch spoke to Lowe about recruiting fellow Atlantic recording artist Meek Mill for the forthcoming body of work.

“Me and Meek ain’t really had our time to really just shine on a record together. So for sure, me and
Meek, we the only two on the song,” said Ricch. “Coming from where he came from, breaking boundaries, going beyond, and really stepping into the businessman role, for real, just having that ownership and equity in everything he’s doing now, he’s just getting smarter, working harder.”

Patreon Questions Identity Of R. Kelly’s Alleged Ex-Girlfriend Joycelyn Savage

(AllHipHop News) Someone claiming to be Joycelyn Savage, one of Robert “R.” Kelly’s longtime girlfriends, released damning remarks on Patreon. The statement accused Kelly of mental manipulation, physical abuse, and forced abortions. 

The pay-to-view post quickly went viral. However, Patreon is apparently questioning if Savage is really the person behind that particular membership account. 

TMZ reports:

A source at Patreon, the company hosting the account, tells us Patreon tried Monday to verify the account. We’re told the owner of the account will have a couple [of] days to provide proof they’re the real Joycelyn, or they’ll be shut down. Our source tells us the user will have to provide a government-issued form of identification to satisfy Patreon.

Kelly’s attorney seems to believe Savage is the author of the Patreon post. Steve Greenberg told TMZ, “It is unfortunate that Jocelyn now seeks to make money by exploiting her long time, loving relationship with Robert.”

Savage’s family have been claiming for years that she was being held by Kelly without her consent. During an infamous interview with Gayle King, Savage and Kelly’s other girlfriend, Azriel Clary, defended the R&B singer against allegations of sexual misconduct and mental abuse.

In June, R. Kelly’s former manager, James Mason, was indicted in Georgia for threatening Joycelyn’s father Timothy Savage. Kelly is currently awaiting several trials for multiple state and federal sex-related crimes in Illinois, New York, and Minnesota.

Pardison Fontaine & Offset Perform “Take It Down” On ‘The Late Late Show’

(AllHipHop News) Pardison Fontaine stopped by The Late Late Show with James Corden on Monday night. The Newburgh, New York emcee ran through a medley of songs from his recently released Under8ed album.

Migos member Offset also showed up with Pardi to perform their Under8ed collaboration “Take It Down.” In addition, Fontaine’s debut studio LP features Cardi B, Jadakiss, Jeremih, and City Girls. 

“Backin’ It Up” featuring Cardi B became a Top 40 hit for Pardison Fontaine. He is also credited as a co-writer on Cardi’s Invasion of Privacy album and Kanye West’s Ye album.

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Griselda Set To Release Shady Records Debut Album ‘WWCD’ Featuring Eminem, 50 Cent & More

(AllHipHop News) Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, and Benny The Butcher are leading the Buffalo, New York Hip Hop movement. The collective known as Griselda put together the WWCD compilation album.

The project features guest contributions from Eminem, 50 Cent, Raekwon The Chef and more. WWCD lands this Friday, November 29 via Shady Records. Griselda in-house producer Daringer handled most of the production.

Pre-orders of the LP will come with a limited edition/exclusive Shady and Griselda WWCD T-Shirt which is only available this week. Plus. a WWCD documentary series will present episodes for the come up of Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, and Daringer. 

WWCD is named after and dedicated to Benny The Butcher’s half-brother and Westside Gunn’s first cousin Machine Gunn Black (aka Chine Gunn). He was murdered in Buffalo.

WWCD Tracklisting

1 Marchello Intro (Raekwon The Chef)
2. Chef Dreds
3. Moselle
4. Cruiser Weight Coke
5. Freddie HotSpot
6. DR. BIRD’S
7. The Old Groove (Feat. NOVEL)
8. Scotties
9. Kennedy (Feat. Tiona Deniece)
10. City On The Map (Feat. 50 Cent)
11. May Store (Feat. Keisha Plum)
12. Lowery (AA Outro)
13. Bang [Remix] (Feat. Eminem)

Drake’s Dad Dennis Graham Is Looking For A Soulmate On TV

(AllHipHop News) Drake’s dad, Dennis Graham, has turned to TV bosses to help him find love.

Sources told TMZ the “Hotline Bling” hitmaker’s father is in talks with bosses at two TV networks, keen to offer him a show chronicling his search for a soulmate.

The series will give fans a glimpse into Graham’s life of luxury, with the insider adding he’s had multiple meetings – alongside his partner and reality TV guru David Weintraub – to pitch the project, and there’s strong interest from Vice and WE tv.

He’s reportedly expecting a signed deal sometime this week.

It’s not clear if the show will feature the “God’s Plan” hitmaker, who has spoken openly about how he was affected by the divorce of his parents, and fumed at his dad when he claimed he’s “always” been there for the star.

Admitting he was “so hurt” by the comments, the musician wrote on his Instagram Stories: “My father will say anything to anyone that’s willing to listen to him… It’s sad when family gets like this but what can we really do that’s the people we are stuck with.

“Every bar I ever spit was the truth and the truth is hard for some people to accept,” he wrote, ending the message with a shrug emoji.

T.I. Vows To Keep Deyjah From “Slimy Grimy Chubby-Fingered Little Boys”

(AllHipHop News) T.I. has finally explained himself after a firestorm of criticism over the way he handles his daughter’s gynecology visits.

The Atlanta rapper found himself smack dab in the middle of what’s been dubbed “Hymengate” after an interview on a podcast called “Ladies Like Us.”

During the conversation in the since-deleted episode, T.I. said he checked his daughter Deyjah Harris’ gynecological reports to make sure her hymen wasn’t broken, just to ensure she was still a virgin.

A variety of celebrities, activists, and organizations like Planned Parenthood had unflattering words for T.I.’s style of parenting.

Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem went far as accusing T.I. of committing human rights violations.

In the middle of the controversy, Deyjah liked a variety of posts critical of T.I. and she also decided to unfollow her dad on social media.

T.I. turned to Jada Pinkett Smith, in an attempt to do damage control on her Red Table Talk show on Facebook.

During the interview, which dropped today (November 24th) T.I. said his he was simply joking, and that his comments were taken out of context.

“From a place of truth, I began to embellish and exaggerate… I think a lot of people took it extremely literal,” T.I. said during the sit-down.

T.I. also denied taking Deyjah to the gynecologist every year until she was 18. When he did attend, Deyjah’s biological mom Ms. Niko has also been present.

“Never said I was in any exam room,” the rapper explained. “Never said it was being done present-day, never said that her mother wasn’t present.”

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T I said he was just trying to be a good dad but he has since realized his comments came across as insensitive and he apologized to Deyjah, who encouraged him to break his silence, as well as her mom.

T.I. also said Deyjah’s “sanctity” was the most important thing in his life.

“I’m talking about all the slimy, grimy, chubby-fingered little boys, who want to defile and destroy the sanctity that I have…the thing that’s the most important in my life. I’m going to deal with that with extreme care,” T.I. said.

T.I.’s ex and Deyjah’s mom Ms. Niko seemingly replied on Instagram and her reply seemed to take a swipe at the rapper. 

Take a look at it T.I.’s interview with Jada Pinkett Smith.

Jermaine Dupri Links With PETA For Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jermaine Dupri joined forces with bosses at PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to host a vegan Thanksgiving.

The star and members of the animal rights organization teamed up over the weekend for the meal, which was hosted for Atlanta, Georgia families in need.

Among the food items offered were roasted vegan turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and pumpkin pie.

“I’ve been vegan for over a decade,” Dupri said in a statement, “and for me, there’s nothing better for feeling your best and knowing you’re helping the planet and animals. The holidays are about the spirit of giving, and PETA and I want to give people in Atlanta a Thanksgiving meal that’s healthy, humane and delicious.”

Dupri was joined by Dynasty star Elaine Hendrix for the gathering, which was hosted at the area’s West Hunter Street Baptist Church.

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EXCLUSIVE: 50 Cent Dragging Rick Ross Back Into Court Over Leaked Sex Tape

(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent has opened up another front in his ongoing war with rap star Rick Ross.

50 Cent is trying to haul Rick Ross into court as part of a $32 million legal war with his old law firm, Reed Smith and an attorney named Peter Raymond.

The Queens, New York rapper claims the law firm cost him $7 million, which he had to pay to Rick Ross’ former girlfriend Lastonia Leviston who was featured in a leaked sex tape narrated by Fif’s character “Pimpin Curly.”

In January of 2017, 50 Cent went after Reed Smith when the firm demanded he fork over $600,000 in unpaid legal fees.

50 Cent accused Reed Smith of malpractice, saying the firm’s shoddy work tanked his case and forced him into Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

50 blames Reed Smith and Raymond for intentionally deceived him by failing to disclose a binding pre-trial stipulation between their firm and Lastonia’s lawyers, which “precluded key material witnesses,” including his longtime foe, Rick Ross.

The battle has been delayed because 50 Cent’s team cannot get anywhere close to Rick Ross to serve him with paperwork, so they are asking a judge to give them more time to find the Miami rapper.

Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, was supposed to be deposed on Friday (November 22nd).

But 50’s legal team has had no luck attempting to serve Rick Ross because they cannot get past the security at his sprawling Atlanta mansion.

AllHipHop obtained emails 50’s team has been sending back and forth about their cross country attempts to serve Rick Ross, so he can sit and be questioned in regards to the sex tape.

A process server tried to get Rick Ross at a show in Pennsylvania on October 31 and again on November 3 at his gig at ComplexCon in California without any success, due to the rap star’s security.

“Given his celebrity lifestyle, Ross has proven exceptionally difficult to personally serve,” 50 Cent’s legal team said in a court filing. “As a prominent celebrity, Ross lives in a gated home and has personal security personnel protecting him at the various public appearances he makes.”

50 Cent’s legal asking the judge overseeing the case to give them until December 20th to find Rick Ross so they can depose the rap star.

Are Maury Povich And Jerry Springer Part Of A Conspiracy?

(AllHipHop Rumors) Maury Povich and Jerry Springer are two white dudes that have put poor people on full blast for decades! I can’t lie, once upon a time, I was all in! It was entertaining and ratchet as hell! 20 some odd years later, they are doing the same ol thing! 

Rapper/activist Chuck D feels some kind of way about it and says that these dudes might be on the take…by the government. This broke over the weekend and a lot of people were feeling him. Do you think the government could be subsidizing these TV show for them to spread negative images of Black people, particularly Black women. 

I am not sure if he was being literal or metaphorical, but its like seeing people in line for Popeyes chicken every single day. 

Chuck D, for the record, is one of the most respected rappers in the history of rap. Much of this is based on his ability to see past the norm and think outside of what is so blatantly in our face. I think He may be on to something, but we don’t see Maury or Jerry going anywhere. In fact, Jerry has a new show…as a judge! HUH?

A$AP Rocky Trying To Perform At Infamous Swedish Prison

(AllHipHop News) A$AP Rocky would “love to” perform for inmates at the Swedish prison where he was held earlier this year.

The hip-hop star was incarcerated in July after being charged over an altercation on June 30.

After behind held behind bars for more than a month, he was eventually freed ahead of a guilty verdict for assault, announced in August, and allowed to leave the country.

The rapper announced he will return to the Swedish capital, Stockholm, for a gig at the Ericsson Globe venue on December 11.

And he is interested in performing at the prison while he is in town. However, he doubts permission will be granted.

“Being that it’s a maximum-security lockdown detention center where you’ve got to stay in a room for 23 hours a day, I doubt they’ll let those people get a performance,” he told TMZ.

The rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, made headlines after he and two members of his entourage were arrested for assaulting a man following a concert in Stockholm.

He and his team claimed they acted in self-defense, but a district court found all three guilty of assault, handing down a two-year suspended sentence and ordering them to pay the victim damages.

Due to the time already served in detention, they avoided a custodial sentence.