(AllHipHop News) A woman accusing Trey Songz of assault is demanding a formal apology from the singer.

The ‘Bottoms Up” hitmaker, real name Tremaine Neverson, stands accused of repeatedly punching Andrea Buera at a party in Los Angeles last month, during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Buera, who claims to have been friends and “occasional romantic partners” with Songz for the past three years, obtained a domestic violence restraining order against the musician last week and on Tuesday, she held a press conference with her attorney, Lisa Bloom, to publicly detail the incident for the first time.

During the event, Buera grew emotional as she recalled the alleged attack, claiming Songz hit her so hard she suffered a concussion.

“I was attending an afterparty when Trey began yelling at me, choking at me… and ultimately knocked me to the ground,” she said. “While I was on the ground, he continued punching me and did not stop until his security guard pulled him off me.”

Buera, who had to be hospitalized for her injuries, went on to explain she had called for an Uber car service to pick her up after the altercation but alleges Songz grabbed her two cell phones and threw them off a cliff.

“I was crying, terrified, in shock and I just wanted to go home,” she shared.

Buera insisted there were a number of witnesses who “did nothing” during the reported assault, and now she is calling on them to come forward and help her get justice.

She also shared a message for Songz directly, declaring: “You know what you did, and you know what you did was wrong. To those of you who stood and watched and did nothing, you know what he did was wrong, too.

“Trey, I’d like an apology.”

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(AllHipHop News) The mother of jailed rapper Meek Mill has begged Philadelphia’s District Attorney to help free her son.

Meek, real name Robert Rihmeek Williams, was controversially jailed in Pennsylvania for two to four years last summer for probation violations relating to a decade old firearms case.

The 30-year-old’s sentence has been heavily criticized by Meek’s supporters, who include fellow rapper Jay-Z.

Ahead of a criminal justice panel at the University of Pennsylvania’s Irvine Auditorium in Philadelphia on Tuesday his mother Kathy Williams held a news conference calling for her son to be freed, and asked the city’s District Attorney (D.A.) Larry Krasner to intervene in his case.

“I’m begging the D.A. Krasner,” a tearful Kathy told the Philadelphia Inquirer at the press event. “Can you please help me out?”

Meek’s lawyers have appealed against the harsh punishment claiming Genece Brinkley, the judge who handed him the sentence, was biased against him.

The “Ima Boss” rapper’s representatives have previously called on the D.A. to intervene, but it is the first time the hip-hop star’s mother has spoken out about her son’s case.

Kathy joined those who have slammed Judge Brinkley for her decision to jail her son, saying, “I don’t even understand how he’s been on probation for that many years. It’s like he murdered somebody. He has to beg to see his son. What kind of woman does that? Is she a mother? Do she have a mother?”

Meek has spent a decade on probation for the firearm offense as it was extended in 2013 for earlier violations.

He was jailed after pleading guilty to two offenses, fighting at St. Louis International Airport in Missouri, and recklessly driving his motorcycle in New York City.

The sentence came as a surprise to many observers, as prosecutors had recommended he be spared a prison term.

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(AllHipHop News) 21 Savage is looking to help teach teenagers about money management. The Epic Records artist connected with Get Schooled to present the “Bank Account” initiative.

“My biggest record to date is called ‘Bank Account.’ It’s ironic because growing up in Atlanta, I knew almost nothing about bank accounts,” said 21. “Now that I do have money in my bank account, I want to help kids with a background similar to mine to get smart about their money.”

The campaign features a digital badge and Savages’ money tips for aspiring moguls. Twenty-one young people between the ages of 14-19 will get the chance to receive $1,000 from the rapper’s Leading by Example Foundation in order to start their own bank account.

“Members of the Get Schooled community who have graduated from high school consistently tell us that money issues are the #1 reason why their aspirations to earn a college degree derail,” said Marie Groark, Executive Director of Get Schooled. “We are excited to partner with 21 Savage, whose authentic voice on this issue along with his incredible reach can have a meaningful impact on tens of thousands of young people.”

Interested participants can enter for the opportunity to earn a bank account and $1,000 deposit by completing the 21 Savage/Get Schooled badge and answering one of two prompts:

• Having a clear picture of where you are and where you want to be financially can help you establish financial goals. How would winning $1K help you make progress on your financial goals?
• Financial freedom doesn’t just happen; you have to plan for it. How would you use an investment of $50,000 to fund your future?

The “21 Savage Bank Account” badge centers around educating teens on managing their money, building their savings, and spending responsibly. Upon completion, the young people will be eligible to cash in points for items from the Get Schooled reward store.

The badge includes:

• 21 Savages’ 10 money tips for young moguls – 21 Savage’s best money management tips
• What’s up with all these banking fees – break down of the kinds of fees banks charge and how to avoid them
• Knock it off – a look at generic vs brand name shopping
• How to open a bank account – step by step guide to opening an account
• What types of banking accounts are there – crash course in the various types of accounts students can open
• Apps to help you make and stick to a budget – we give students a list of the best mobile apps to help them manage their money
• How to make a budget – this interactive tool walks students through creating a budget
• Power of the swipe: debit vs. credit – give students a crash course in the difference between debit and credit and how to use both
• I want it but do I need it – tips to help students evaluate when to buy and when to window shop only
• 21 Savage PSA – a direct message from 21 Savage on why learning how to manage your money is key to your future success

For more information visit getschooled.com.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper T.I. has reportedly settled his $1.4 million tax debt.

The hip-hop star, real name Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris owed back taxes from income they earned in 2012, but according to reports, the lien was paid off earlier this month.

Tiny is reportedly now free of tax debt, but T.I. still owes $3.2 million for 2013 earnings and $1.6 million for 2014.

In January, the rapper reportedly dropped his bid to block the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from seizing his assets to pay his tax debts.

He owed a total of $6.2 million in back taxes and government officials informed him they would begin seizing his assets to pay off his debts.

T.I. and Tiny filed documents requesting a review of the IRS decision, but their motions were dismissed because they missed the filing deadline.

The couple appealed the dismissal, blaming a delivery service for the delay, but T.I. and Tiny then filed to dismiss their appeal because they were in discussions with IRS lawyers.

The case was subsequently closed but the debts remained active.

Tameka, 42, and T.I., 37, have been through turbulent times in recent years – the Xscape singer filed for divorce in 2016.

They have since reconciled and in January, Tameka confirmed they were “working at” their relationship.

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(AllHipHop News) The surviving members of A Tribe Called Quest partnered with Pharrell Williams’ Billionaire Boys Club brand for The Space Program capsule collection. Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Consequence stopped by Sway In The Morning to introduce the new clothing line.

“We thought it would be great to merge the two musical properties and ideas,” stated Ali about collaborating with BBC. “Tribe always [says] ‘this is it, we’re done’ – but this is the send-off in terms of our body of work.”

A new music video for A Tribe Called Quest’s “The Space Program” coincides with the release of the BBC X ATCQ attire. The track is off the record-setting 2016 album We Got It from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service, the legendary Hip Hop group’s final full-length music project.

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(AllHipHop News) Many powerful men in entertainment, news, and politics have been taken down by the #MeToo movement. However, R&B superstar R. Kelly did not face the level of career-ending condemnation as Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Matt Lauer, Tavis Smiley, Russell Simmons, Charlie Rose, and Al Franken.

One of the women claiming she faced sexual, physical, and mental abuse from Kelly is questioning why the veteran vocalist has not garnered the same attention. Jerhonda Pace spoke with Buzzfeed about her concerns with #MeToo as it relates to what she sees as a lack of concern for Kelly’s alleged victims.

“I was livid, because when their stories came out, they received so much attention. It was just crazy, and I was like, ‘What about R. Kelly’s victims? What about us?’ Nothing happened for us,” said Pace.

She later added, “I didn’t feel that [any of the investigators] were passionate about it and that they were going to pursue it the way that it needed to be pursued. I was told that they want more witnesses to corroborate my story, which makes no sense: I’m the victim; I have the proof: He was paying me, I have the contract he signed, I gave them the DNA T-shirt, I gave them everything proving I was there, and they were like, ‘We need more people to say that they saw you [with Kelly].’”

R. Kelly has also been accused of controlling a “sex cult” of young women where he dictates every aspect of their lives. The “Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)” musician has denied the allegations.

Some activists and social media users have attempted to continuously highlight the sexual misconduct accusations against Kelly by pushing the #MuteRKelly campaign. A few of the singer’s concerts have been canceled due to backlash from protests, but other shows were allowed to take place.

SlutWalk organizer Amber Rose recently shared her opinion about the #MeToo movement as well. The model/actress told The Raw Word, “It’s kind of frustrating to me because all of a sudden feminism became such a mainstream thing now that white – no shade – white, rich actresses start coming out saying ‘Me too, me too.’ But what happened to all of us?”

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(AllHipHop News) Joe Budden may not feel like Eminem was taking shots at him on “Chloraseptic (Remix),” but Em’s Bad Meets Evil partner Royce da 5’9″ may have confirmed there is some tension in the Shady Records camp. While on the Rap Radar podcast, Royce spoke about Budden criticizing Eminem’s recent music.

“I think he’s entitled to his opinion just like anybody else, but it goes back to the dignity thing, the loyalty,” Royce expressed. “I can say I don’t like every single Eminem song that ever came out and I’m entitled to that opinion, but there’s such a thing as going past the realm of what your opinion is and making it so that it sounds like you’re trying to sway people’s judgment.”

The Detroit spitter added, “Joe, being an artist, I thought if anybody, he would understand how important it is that you walk eggshells around each other’s art. That’s just how we do.”

Budden took to Twitter to let his 1 million followers know he would be addressing the issue on the next episode of his own podcast. He promised to provide “perspective” on his fellow Slaughterhouse member’s comments.

Royce Da 5’9″ is currently on a media tour in support of PRhyme 2, his upcoming collaborative effort with producer DJ Premier. The LP contains features from Roc Marciano, Yelawolf, Rapsody, Big K.R.I.T., 2 Chainz, and CeeLo Green.

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(AllHipHop News) It’s been a while since Robert “Meek Mill” Williams has spoken publicly. The currently incarcerated recording artist has allowed his lawyers to speak for him since being sent back to prison last year, but attendees at REFORM: Bringing Injustice To Light got to hear from him.

Attorney Joe Tacopina called Meek during the event, and the Philly native was met with cheers from the crowd. He then used the moment to thank his supporters and express his views about the justice system.

“If God picked me to be the one to bring the light to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and to the world, I accept it and I’m gonna stand up to it,” stated Meek.

REFORM also included appearances by William’s mother and civil rights activist Al Sharpton. The entire panel discussion streamed live on Tidal.

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(AllHipHop News) Back in the early 1990s, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs launched his Bad Boy Records label with the two flagship artists The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack. As the Hip Hop world mourned the passing of Mack this week, MTV News honored the “Flava in Ya Ear” emcee by uploading a classic interview.

The Yo! MTV Raps clip features legendary journalist Fab Five Freddy sitting down with Puff, Biggie, and CM to discuss their rise in their industry. The conversation includes the artists sharing how they ended up signing with Bad Boy.

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(AllHipHop News) Overnight, a video of Shad “Bow Wow” Moss reportedly getting punched by a rapper named Cheeks Bossman made its way to the internet. The 31-year-old entertainer jumped on social media to address the clip.

“That’s light work. It didn’t go down like that, and I put that on my daughter,” said Moss. “This ain’t no motherf-cking Bow Wow challenge. It ain’t slide like that, and they know it ain’t slide like that. That’s all I’m gonna say.”

The “Bounce With Me” rhymer posted another clip where he claimed a woman live-tweeted the incident that allegedly took place last November. This viral situation is happening at the same time Bow Wow is promoting his new Greenlight 6 mixtape and Bossman is promoting his new music video for “No More Flexing.”

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(AllHipHop News) The leader of the Slaughter Gang made an appearance on television’s most squeaky-clean talk show. 21 Savage dropped by Ellen to run through his hit single “Bank Account.”

It was the Atlanta rhymer’s first time performing the record on TV and it was his first time on the highly popular daytime program. This week also saw the premiere of 21 Savage and Young Nudy’s “Since When” music video.

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