Suge Knight went on a tirade against the music industry while discussing Diddy’s criminal case with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo. Knight suggested JAY-Z, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and more high-profile rappers weren’t defending Diddy because they knew the disgraced mogul was guilty.
“Ain’t no whistleblower,” Knight told Cuomo. “Facts is there. Where we’re at now, I don’t care if it’s T.I., I don’t care if it’s Rick Ross, I don’t care if it’s Jay. I don’t care if it’s Snoop, I don’t care if it’s Game, I don’t care if it’s Dre. Nobody stepping up on the fact that you know what’s going on.”
Knight, who’s serving a 28-year prison sentence for voluntary manslaughter, claimed Diddy was just one of many music industry executives involved in criminal behavior. The former Death Row Records boss said it started at the top. He named several powerful figures, including Clive Davis, Jimmy Iovine and Russell Simmons.
Diddy was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution on September 16. Knight previously spoke about his former rival’s legal issues on his Collect Call podcast.
“I’ll tell you what Puffy, your life is in danger ’cause you know the secrets of who’s involved in that little secret room you guys are participating in,” Knight said. “You know they gonna get you if they can. It’s a little crazy how Puffy get booted out the alcohol business and Jimmy Iovine steps in with [Dr. Dre] and [Snoop Dogg is] promoting it. That’s never a good look when it comes to the culture of Hip-Hop, our community and our people. I turned myself in. Sometimes you gotta face the music. That’s most of the time.”
Diddy pleaded not guilty to his federal charges on September 17. Two judges denied him bail. He remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
A law firm accused G Herbo of refusing to pay more than $237,000 for helping him avoid prison in a federal fraud case. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Prince Lobel Tye sued the 28-year-old rapper for breach of contract and unjust enrichment in Massachusetts on Tuesday (September 24).
G Herbo, whose real name is Herbert Wright, hired attorneys at Prince Lobel Tye to represent him in 2020. The law firm claimed he stopped paying them roughly two weeks before he was sentenced to probation for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making a false statement to a federal official.
“Mr. Wright has not paid and owes Prince Lobel $237,582.67 for legal work and services performed by the firm on his behalf,” the lawyers wrote. “This amount includes interest in the amount of $26,542.85. The last payment made by Mr. Wright was on December 29, 2023.”
G Herbo’s attorneys demanded their full payment. They asked the court to award them 1.2 percent interest per month dating back to his first unpaid invoice.
“Prince Lobel reasonably expected to be paid for the service it rendered and the benefits it conferred on the client,” the lawyers noted. “Mr. Wright accepted Prince Lobel’s services and the benefits of those services with knowledge of Prince Lobel’s reasonable expectation of payment for its services. It would be unjust for Mr. Wright to enjoy the benefits of Prince Lobel’s services without paying for them. As a result of Mr. Wright’s failure and refusal to pay for the legal work performed by Prince Lobel but accepting the fruits of that work, Mr. Wright has been unjustly enriched and Prince Lobel has suffered harm.”
G Herbo accepted a plea deal for his role in an elaborate fraud scheme. A Massachusetts judge sentenced him to three years of probation, ordered him to pay $139,878 in restitution and fined him $5,500 in January.
Casino parties have taken a new direction in recent years. They now often feature performances by popular hip hop stars. This combination of gambling and live music has become a huge attraction for people looking for a unique entertainment experience. The combination of a luxurious casino atmosphere with energetic music creates a new trend that appeals to music lovers and gamblers alike.
Why Hip Hop?
Hip-hop is one of the world’s top music genres. Its beats, its rhythms—they energize crowds instantly. Bring a hip-hop artist into a casino, and the atmosphere changes. The mix of music and gambling creates a thrilling vibe, something more than just a party. It’s an experience, a night to remember. But it’s not just about the beats. Hip-hop has broad appeal. Its stars draw in fans from all walks of life, different ages, and backgrounds. That diversity makes them perfect for casino parties, where everyone comes to have fun. Hip-hop’s influence keeps expanding, touching every corner of entertainment, including casino events. It adds excitement, pulls in new faces, and gives everyone a reason to stay. In short, hip-hop and casinos together? A winning combination.
Hip-hop and online casinos
This trend isn’t just for physical casinos. Online casinos are embracing hip-hop too, weaving its culture into their platforms. Some collaborate with hip-hop artists to host special events, promotions, and even themed games. These partnerships attract hip-hop fans who don’t typically gamble online. Additionally, online casinos are incorporating hip-hop into their marketing strategies. If usually, popular in online casinos are deposit bonuses or $10 free sign up pokies, giving the opportunity to play without the need to make a deposit, then now they often cooperate with performers to conduct promotions or exclusive bonuses. Some are even designing games with hip-hop themes, giving their platforms a modern edge. This approach helps them reach younger audiences, especially those more familiar with hip-hop than traditional casino games. By blending music, games, and celebrity influence, online casinos stay competitive in the rapidly growing world of digital gambling. They offer fresh experiences that stand out, drawing in new players.
In short, online casinos are evolving, adapting to trends, and bringing excitement to players in a way that feels unique and engaging, mixing gaming with hip-hop energy.
Celebrity appearances add to the appeal
One of the main features of casino parties is the opportunity to see hip-hop stars up close. Casinos invite popular artists to perform. This attracts not only music fans but also high rollers who appreciate exclusive moments.
The presence of a celebrity enhances the status of the party. People want to:
● be a part of a special event,
● feel like VIP guests at least for an evening,
● see their favorite artist at a live performance.
Casinos create such conditions so that guests get an exclusive experience. Music, gambling and celebrities in one place is a powerful combination that attracts more and more people.
Casinos as concert venues
Casinos have always been famous for their vibrant entertainment. From magicians to live bands, shows are an important part of their program. Now more and more casinos are adding live concerts of hip-hop artists to this list. This turns casinos not only into a place for gambling, but also into concert venues.
Casinos are ideal for such events. They have large, luxurious halls that can accommodate hundreds of spectators. For example, the largest casinos in Las Vegas can accommodate up to 5,000 guests at a time. Casinos also have modern equipment for high-quality sound and lighting. This allows hip-hop stars to organize concerts at the level of traditional arenas. According to statistics, the number of such events increased by 20% in 2024. As a result, parties with hip-hop stars have become a popular choice for casinos and performers.
Impact on the Casino Industry
These events change the perception of casinos. Casinos used to be associated with gambling and luxury. Now they are known as the main centers of entertainment. By organizing parties with hip-hop stars, casinos attract a younger audience. Young guests are not always interested in gambling, but come for the music. Later, they discover other casino offers.
This trend gives casinos a competitive advantage. In regions with a large number of casinos, hip-hop events distinguish one establishment from others. Now it is not only gambling, but also a full range of entertainment. Casinos can offer:
● concerts of stars,
● unique shows,
● luxurious parties.
These events help to attract more guests and increase the popularity of the casino.
Creating an exclusive atmosphere
People flock to these events for the exclusive atmosphere. Casino parties often feature VIP sections, offering special perks. Private tables, bottle service, and sometimes even meeting the hip-hop star are common treats. It’s the luxury that draws many in.
Imagine this: an upscale casino paired with live hip-hop performances. Guests gamble, then dance to their favorite tracks. It’s more than just fun—it’s an experience. The excitement grows as you mingle with celebrities and high-profile guests. That mix of luxury, music, and social buzz creates something truly unforgettable.
Popular Places for Hip-Hop Casino Parties
As hip-hop casino parties gain popularity worldwide, certain cities emerge as key hotspots. Las Vegas, naturally, leads the charge. Known as the global entertainment hub, its casinos host major events, pulling in crowds. Many top hip-hop stars have performed there, attracting massive audiences.
But it’s not just Vegas. Monte Carlo, Macau, and Atlantic City are also catching on. These cities, already famous for their luxurious casinos, now feature hip-hop concerts too. This keeps them competitive and fresh in the fast-evolving entertainment industry, drawing attention from a broader, younger crowd eager for something new and exciting.
Conclusion
Hip-hop casino parties are a growing trend. Gambling, luxury, and live music merge into an experience that grabs people’s attention. Hip-hop’s energy and wide appeal fit these events perfectly. Casinos invite hip-hop stars to attract younger guests, crafting an exclusive vibe. This helps them stand out from their rivals. As more casinos embrace this idea, they reshape the future of entertainment. The mix of thrilling beats and gambling excitement keeps the crowd engaged. It’s clear this trend will keep influencing the global casino scene.
Cornelius Smith, one of the three men charged with Young Dolph’s 2021 murder, admitted that Yo Gotti’s label, Collective Music Group (CMG), paid for his attorney’s fees.
During the first day of his co-defendant Justin Johnson’s trial on Monday (September 24), Smith confessed to the shooting, identifying himself and Johnson as the gunmen. He claimed they shot Young Dolph to collect a $100,000 hit put out by Yo Gotti’s late brother Big Jook.
According to Smith, he and Johnson were set to receive $40,000 each and their co-defendant $10,000. After the shooting, Big Jook allegedly told the shooters it was “too hot” to give them the $100,000, and Smith claims he only received $800 for carrying out the murder.
While on the stand, Smith also testified that his lawyer was paid by Yo Gotti’s CMG label. When the prosecutor argued that the label put up $50,000 for his attorney, Smith said he didn’t know how much but confirmed the money came from someone at CMG.
The prosecutor asked if his conscience was bothering him after taking the money for killing Dolph.
“Well, I had already did it, so might as well,” he replied. “I got a conscience still, after I came to my senses.”
The prosecutor added, “There’s no question that that money was for services rendered, killing Dolph,” to which Smith replied, “Basically.”
One of Young Dolph's alleged killers testified that someone from Yo Gotti's label, CMG, paid $50,000 for his lawyer.
Meanwhile, Yo Gotti is drawing intense backlash amid Young Dolph’s trial. His recent social media posts are littered with angry comments from trolls, with some issuing death threats.
Fat Joe was recently targeted by 50 Cent’s Instagram followers after he commented on the G-Unit mogul’s recent streaming record.
In a post 50 Cent re-shared to his profile, the Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ rapper celebrated his song “Candy Shop” joining Spotify’s billion streams club. In the comment section, Fat Joe got himself some unexpected attention by writing a remark that suggests Fifty owes part of the song’s success to him.
“It’s time for a Ty gift [crying laughing emoji],” Fat Joe wrote in the comment. Almost immediately, 50 Cent’s followers bombarded Joe with replies to his comment seemingly diminishing his contribution to the song.
“@fatjoe you passed on the beat Crack,” one user wrote in a comment. “That’s your bad fam.” Another added, “You should’ve kept it.”
In a previous interview, Scott Storch shared that “Candy Shop” was initially crafted for Fat Joe.
“I was making it actually for Fat Joe, and Joe was cool with the song, but he wasn’t in love with it,” he explained. “So he passed on the record.”
According to Storch, once 50 Cent heard the beat, he immediately knew it was something special.
“When 50 Cent came to the studio, I played him the ‘Candy Shop’ beat,” he said. “He immediately went crazy.” They created some melodies and lyrics and the whole “Candy Shop” concept. Storch emphasized that he produced the beat in its entirety, from the string line to the final mix, leaving no ambiguity about his role in the creation of the hit.
During his own livestream, Fat Joe admitted that he never intended to claim full credit for producing the track but did feel that his input had some influence on the song’s formation. “I made Candy Shop,” Joe said humorously before explaining how the song came to be.
Fat Joe shared a story of being in the studio with Storch and helping shape certain musical elements. “I said, ‘Yo, do the beat to that. We need some muthafuckin’ belly dance music.'” Despite his input, Joe acknowledged that Storch ultimately produced the track and deserved the lion’s share of the credit.
“Did I take credit for producing that beat with him?” Joe questioned rhetorically. “No, but if you’re in the industry, you know that is producing. It’s cool. Scott, you’re the king.”
Joe also revealed that after he passed on the beat, 50 Cent’s team quickly swooped in. “Scott Storch called me 50 times, ‘Yo, 50 Cent just came in after you… He wants the beat.’ I said, ‘Let him have it,'” Fat Joe recalled, explaining that at the time, he and 50 Cent were on good terms.
“Candy Shop” went on to become one of 50 Cent’s biggest hits. Released as the second single from his album The Massacre in 2005, the song dominated the charts, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and staying in the Top 10 for nine consecutive weeks. It also achieved multi-platinum status, with the RIAA certifying the track as triple platinum, cementing its place in Hip-Hop history. Despite the behind-the-scenes drama and multiple versions of how the song came together, “Candy Shop” remains a classic.
The execution of Marcellus Williams stands as a chilling reminder of the deep flaws embedded in America’s criminal justice system, particularly in capital punishment. Missouri’s decision to proceed with Williams’ lethal injection, despite overwhelming evidence of his innocence, highlights a systemic disregard for truth and human life that should alarm us all.
For years, Williams maintained his innocence in the 1998 murder of Leisa Gale, a crime for which no DNA evidence ever linked him. In fact, DNA testing on the murder weapon did not match Williams at all. And yet, the state of Missouri moved forward with his execution, ignoring the most basic principles of justice. This wasn’t just a technicality or an oversight—it was a conscious decision made by officials who knew there were grave doubts about Williams’ guilt.
The prosecutors who originally tried the case against Williams had already renounced their conviction. Jurors who had sent him to death row voiced their opposition to his execution. Even the family of the victim, Leisa Gale, opposed taking Williams’ life. Yet, all of these voices were drowned out by the state’s unrelenting push for punishment, as if their thirst for retribution outweighed any concern for getting it right.
This is not justice. This is cruelty.
Governor Mike Parson, who disbanded a board set up to review Williams’ case, bears a heavy responsibility for what happened. By disregarding the clear evidence of wrongful conviction, Parson and the state of Missouri sent a clear message: when it comes to capital punishment, we value the act of execution more than we value truth.
What’s even more appalling is that Williams’ case isn’t unique. Since 1973, over 190 people have been exonerated and released from death row after new evidence, such as DNA testing, proved their innocence or exposed significant flaws in their trials. For each person proven innocent after years of legal battles, how many more have been executed without justice ever being served?
The execution of Marcellus Williams is an indictment of Missouri’s legal system and the death penalty as a whole. It demonstrates that the death penalty, far from being a tool of justice, is instead a mechanism through which the state can perpetuate injustice. Williams’ case was riddled with doubt, and yet, the state killed him anyway, just because they could.
This should not sit well with any of us. Capital punishment, with all its finality and irreversible consequences, requires a level of certainty that the system has shown time and again it cannot achieve. When the state knowingly risks executing an innocent person, it crosses a line that no civilized society should ever tolerate.
As long as the death penalty remains a fixture of American justice, we will continue to see cases like Marcellus Williams’. Innocent lives will be lost, families will be shattered, and the trust we place in the justice system will be further eroded.
It’s time for Missouri, and the United States as a whole, to reckon with the failure of capital punishment. The state may have executed Marcellus Williams, but his story will live on as a tragic testament to the grave consequences of a broken system.
Al B. Sure is speaking out on his biological son, Quincy Brown, claiming he’s suffering from Stockholm syndrome.
On Wednesday morning (September 25), the veteran singer took to his Instagram Stories with a video from 2020 featuring Quincy with his adoptive father, Diddy, and a young girl he claims to have adopted. The video, which raised concerns amid the rap mogul’s mounting legal troubles, is reportedly a skit.
Al B. Sure was more interested in Quincy, sharing a comment from the post that read: “Look at poor Stockholm victim Quincy in the background.”
He also posted a link to the Wikipedia page for Stockholm syndrome, adding a “Free Quincy” hashtag and spelling out “[love you] Son” with emojis.
Al B. Sure’s post arrived hours after Quincy and three of his siblings shared a statement denying their mother, Kim Porter, wrote a memoir published and dismissing the notion that her death was a result of “foul play.”
In the statement posted on social media, Quincy, Christian (King), Jessie and D’Lila Combs addressed the “many hurtful and false rumors” surrounding their parents.
“Claims that our mom wrote a book are simply untrue,” they wrote. The sibling also said, “The cause of her death has long been established. There was no foul play.”
Kim Porter died from lumbar pneumonia in 2018 at just 47 years old. However, Al B. Sure suspects she was murdered. On Monday (September 23), Sure shared a series of Instagram posts calling for an investigation into “Ms. Porter’s tragic murder.”
He also claimed Porter “was allegedly taken from us,” because, like Cassie Ventura, she could spark Diddy’s downfall.
Meanwhile, Quincy recently spoke about his relationship with Al B. Sure, revealing he considers him more like a friend than a father.
Busta Rhymes is speaking out after Marcellus Williams was executed on Tuesday night (September 24) after spending more than two decades on death row.
Williams died by lethal injection on September 24 at 6 p.m. CT. He was convicted of the brutal murder of journalist Felicia Gayle in August 1998.
Williams maintained his innocence and had two previous executions stayed. However, an attempt to exonerate him based on DNA evidence failed, per multiple reports. The U.S. Supreme Court denied a stay of execution amid an outpouring of support, including from the local prosecutor from the office that convicted him.
Hours before the execution, Busta Rhymes shared a plea to save Williams’ life, arguing his innocence. After the Supreme Court ruling, Busta made another post branding the execution an “Unfathomable Travesty.” He shared an image of Williams alongside his final statement that read: “All Praise Be To Allah In Every Situation!!!”
“An Unfathomable Travesty has transpired today with the Death of an Innocent Man,” Busta Rhymes wrote. “You didn’t get your Justice here so make sure you serve your Justice from where you are Almighty.”
The NAACP was among Williams’ supporters and described the execution as a lynching.
“Tonight, Missouri lynched another innocent Black man,” NAACP President Derrick Johnson said, per The Washington Post. “When DNA evidence proves innocence, capital punishment is not justice — it is murder.”
The St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office convicted Williams but would later support his claims of innocence, agreeing there was no forensic evidence linking him to the murder.
Latto came through for a former Waffle House employee who claims Waffle House fired her for participating in the rapper’s viral “Brokey” Challenge while working.
Earlier this month, Latto responded to backlash over her hit song “Brokey” after facing accusations the lyrics shaded regular working people. She issued a challenge with a $10,000 prize as an apology.
“I hate that y’all think I was calling hard workers brokeys,” Latto tweeted on September 15. “So I got $10k for whoever makes the best video at their job to brokey & I’ll fly u out to be in the music video…no mo waiting til ur bday to go outta town. Tag me & hashtag #Brokey so I can see them all.”
The “Brokey” challenge soon took off, with fans sharing videos of themselves working hard at their jobs. However, the challenge backfired for one TikTok user who claimed Waffle House fired her after her video went viral.
The day after posting her video, a woman with the handle @yadirajramirez on TikTok revealed she lost her job over the challenge.
“I just got fired because of that video,” she said, explaining that she worked for Waffle House for six years.
“im so p#####,” she wrote in the caption. “Like yall don’t understand the b####### i done through with this company to fire me over a video that was literally rooting on them. bs. straight bs.”
im so p#####. like yall don’t understand the b####### i done through with this company to fire me over a video that was literally rooting on them. bs. straight bs.
Nonetheless, Latto caught wind of the story and decided to come through for the newly unemployed fan.
On Tuesday (September 24), the fan shared a “part 2” of her video featuring a surprise appearance from Latto herself. It appears Latto crowned the former Waffle House employee the winner of the “Brokey” challenge and the $10,000 prize.
Boosie Badazz is sharing some good news about his recent legal troubles after a warrant was issued for his arrest over an $8,800 unpaid chauffeur service charge.
The Baton Rouge-bred rapper was accused of not paying the chauffeur he hired to drive him around during a stay in Austin, Texas, in June. Boosie was summoned to appear in Travis County court over the unpaid invoice in October.
However, during an Instagram Live Tuesday (September 24), Boosie clarified that the situation was a “misunderstanding,” said the warrant was cleared and confirmed he had settled the debt.
“It was just a misunderstanding, the warrant been cleared,” he said. Boosie explained he believed a deal was in place to promote the business on social media instead of a payment.
“I thought I was doing a drop for the use of sprinter to take my kids to the water park,” he added. “I did the drop for the sprinter business, I also did a drop for his wife food company.”
However, Boosie claimed that he eventually learned the business owner “set a price” with one of his employees. “I never knew nothing ‘bout that,” he said before confirming, “I paid the restitution.”
Boosie concluded his stream by praising the business owners for doing a “good deed” and urged his followers to support them. “They do good business,” he declared.
Meanwhile, Boosie recently went viral after an old video surfaced of him and T.I. admonishing their sons for using guns at a music video shoot.
Ice Cube is setting the record straight, dismissing Candace Owens’ wild theory about gangsta rap being “created by the Feds” in a conspiracy involving gay prison inmates.
Last week, the controversial right-wing commentator shared her bizarre belief about the origins of the Hip-Hop subgenre. According to Owens, “the Feds” created gangsta rap and turned gay inmates into celebrities in a deliberate attempt to degrade the cultural fabric of Black American life.
“Gangster rap was never black culture,” Owens tweeted. “It was created by the Feds, who proferred deals to homosexual black men in prison and then turned them into artificial celebrities. The goal was to create false idols to destroy black American values.”
She concluded, “I will never change my mind on this.”
A user tagged gangsta rap pioneer Ice Cube, asking for his take on the unfounded theory. The founding member of N.W.A. swiftly dismissed Owen’s claims.
“We called it Reality Rap the industry coined it Gangsta Rap,” he wrote. “The fans wanted gangsta rap and that’s what they got. The Feds didn’t write none of my s###. I’m a real MC.”
This isn’t the first time Owens has spewed bizarre theories on Hip-Hop. Earlier this year, she fired back at Eminem after he dissed her on his album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
“I would like to again remind people that he in fact is a struggling internally gay man,” Owens said. She also suggested he should retire, calling him “the white rapper that we all used to listen to when we were prepubescent and we wanted to feel edgy.”
Eve recalled how Janet Jackson came to her aid after she was drugged at an award show afterparty in the late 2000s.
The Ruff Ryders rapper made numerous revelations in her new memoir, Who’s That Girl?, including one involving the singing icon. According to a snippet circulating online, Eve credits Janet Jackson with saving her life.
In the segment, Eve recalls becoming “hysterical” during a 2007 MTV Video Music Awards afterparty. She had left her drink unattended and suspected it had been spiked.
“Missy came in to check on me, but I was just unable to collect myself. Then who walks in, Janet Jackson,” Eve wrote.
However, despite it being their first time meeting, Eve claims Janet Jackson didn’t hesitate to come to her aid.
“I had never met her before, and so her first introduction to me was seeing me hysterical. None of that mattered to Janet,” Eve added. “She actually just sprang into action and told people to get aspirin, water, hot sauce, and a piece of white bread. That concoction knocked me right out of my hysteria.”
Untimely, Eve concluded, “So basically Janet Jackson saved my life.”
Elsewhere in her memoir, Eve revealed that Ma$e was instrumental in her decision to quit stripping and fulfill her dreams of becoming a rapper, and shared the motivational advice JAY-Z gave her following her debut album. She also recalled feeling so insecure about meeting Nicki Minaj before filming Barbershop: The Next Cut in 2016 that she went into therapy.
Meanwhile, Janet Jackson has been making headlines after making controversial remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris’ background during an interview.
Thalia Graves has broken her silence after accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of a brutal rape at the Bad Boy Records studio in 2001.
Graves filed a lawsuit on Tuesday (September 24), accusing Diddy and his former bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, of drugging and violently raping her. She also claimed he secretly recorded the alleged attack and shared it with others.
After filing her lawsuit, Graves spoke at a press conference in Los Angeles alongside her attorney Gloria Allred.
“The internal pain after being sexually assaulted has been incredibly deep and hard to put into words,” Graves said. “It goes beyond just the physical harm caused during the assault. It’s a pain that reaches into the very core of who I am leaving emotional scars that may never fully heal.”
In her suit, Graves, then 25 years old, claims she was lured to Diddy’s studio where she was given a drink allegedly laced with a drug. The filing states Graves briefly lost consciousness and awoke to find herself bound and restrained. She alleged Diddy and Sherman ignored her pleas for help, subjecting her to brutal sexual abuse.
In 2023, Graves learned of the existence of a video of the alleged attack, compounding her emotional distress.
“Being blamed, questioned and threatened has oftentimes made me feel worthless, isolated and sometimes responsible for what has happened to me,” Graves said.
“I am emotionally scarred,” she explained, adding, “I’m glad that [Combs] is locked up but that is a temporary feeling of relief.”
Diddy was arrested earlier this month on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. The indictment described a long history of abuse and violence toward women, bolstered by his business empire’s resources, power, and influence.
The indictment follows multiple lawsuits against Diddy, pointing to a pattern of predatory behavior.
Four of Diddy’s children—Quincy Brown, Christian (King), Jessie and D’Lila Combs—have made a statement about the alleged memoir written by their late mother, Kim Porter. In a social media statement, they insisted no such book exists and is entirely fictitious.
“We have seen so many hurtful and false rumors circulating about our parents, Kim Porter and Sean Combs’ relationship, as well as about our mom’s tragic passing, that we feel the need to speak out,” they begin. “Claims that our mom wrote a book are simply untrue. She did not, and anyone claiming to have a manuscript is misrepresenting themselves.
“Additionally, please understand that any so-called ‘friend’ speaking on behalf of our mom or her family is not a friend, nor do they have her best interests at heart.”
Porter died from lumbar pneumonia in 2018 at just 47 years old, though several people—including Brown’s father Al B. Sure!—suspect something more sinister had taken place, possibly related to Diddy. They kids assured their readers that is not the case.
“Our lives were shattered when we lost our mother,” they continued. “She was our world, and nothing has been the same since she passed. While it has been incredibly difficult to reconcile how she could be taken from us too soon, the cause of her death has long been established. There was no foul play. Grief is a lifelong process, and we ask that everyone respect our request for peace as we continue to cope with her loss every day.”
They concluded, “We are deeply saddened that the world has made a spectacle of what has been the most tragic event of our lives. Our mother should be remembered for the beautiful, strong, kind and loving woman she was. Her memory should not be tainted by horrific conspiracy theories. We ask that everyone please respect our mother, Kim Porter, and hold her legacy in high regard so that she may rest in peace. It’s what she deserves. We love you and miss you Mommy.”
Al B. Sure! has been among the most vocal about Porter’s death. On Monday (September 23), he issued a series of Instagram posts slamming the book alleged book, Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice from the Other Side, which has since been removed from Amazon. He maintains Porter was murdered.
“For over a decade and a half, I’ve been posting about, and tagging random law enforcement agencies in hopes to protect loved ones, avoid deaths & tragedies that could have all been avoided,” he began. “Despite this, I have been ignored, ridiculed and medically silenced to cover up these crimes you’re all now aware of by a very aggressive #PR Team and costly campaign to silence and physically harm me from exposing.
“It only aimed to prevent me from further sharing publicly the facts and insights @LadyKP shared with me during our frequent and intimate conversations in her selfless attempts to save my life by sharing frequent plans to do harm, and possibly by ending my life.”
He continued, “I am writing this post to formally request an investigation into an entire group of individuals who worked at or around the residence of Ms. Kimberly Porter including the publicists who assisted drafting this. It has come to my attention that these persons were also instructed to steal her computer and mobile devices, which contained her ‘original book notes.’ Original notes are distinct from the fabricated b####### and offensive pages circulated via Amazon which depict graphic sexual acts involving me that NEVER took place and were edited and added after Ms. Porter’s tragic murder.”
Diddy was arrested on September 16 on three charges: sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution in New York. He pleaded not guilty.
Fatman Scoop’s cause of death has finally been revealed after he collapsed during a Connecticut concert in August.
The Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner’s Office announced that Freeman’s death was natural, attributed to hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Concertgoers were left stunned as just moments before collapsing, video footage captured Freeman vigorously engaging the crowd with his signature energy, shirtless and full of life.
Medical personnel promptly administered chest compressions and rushed Fatman Scoop to a nearby hospital.
Despite their efforts, Freeman’s family shared heartbreaking news the following morning, confirming his passing.
Former Da Band member Freddy P dropped a bombshell during a recent interview, revisiting one of the most infamous episodes in reality TV history—the moment when Diddy made the group trek across New York City to fetch cheesecake.
In a candid retelling from his perspective, Freddy P added a surprising twist to the story. He revealed to The Art Of Dialogue that Diddy’s purpose for sending the Making The Band TV series crew to walk across the Brooklyn bridge for cheesecake wasn’t actually for himself, after all.
In fact, Diddy wasn’t even the shot caller in the situation. According to Freddy P, Beyoncé was the individual who requested the dessert, and the Bad Boy Records mogul was simply the man who carried out the mission of delegating the task to Queen Bey’s temporary foot soldiers.
“A lot of people don’t know that cheesecake we went and got was for Beyoncé,” Freddy P said. “She was upstairs the whole time. People like, ‘Y’all walked to get a cheesecake?’ It was for Beyoncé! I’d do it again.”
The episode, which aired during the second season of Making the Band 2 has become a pop culture moment, often cited as an example of Diddy’s extreme methods of testing the dedication of his protégés. However, Freddy P clarified that he didn’t take the challenge at face value and remarked on the backlash he received from his fellow castmates based on how he handled the situation.
“If you say walk to the store or walk to get me some cheesecake, I’ll walk to get you some cheesecake—but I’m not walking back,” he said.
In true rebel fashion, Freddy and his bandmate Donon found a loophole, returning to the hotel hours before their counterparts by catching a ride instead of walking. When the rest of the group finally arrived, exhausted, Freddy recalled how Diddy reacted to the decision he made after the grouped served him up on a platter.
“He was like, ‘I ain’t tell you f###ing to walk back’,” Freddy P recalled.
It was a clear example of how Diddy’s commands were often open to interpretation, but Freddy’s nonchalant attitude towards authority didn’t come without consequences.
“You gotta know what you dealing with,” he said. “He’s going to see if you weak, of course. He’s going to see if you’re a pushover. But if you’re not, he might just f##k with you.”
Freddy P’s appearance on Making the Band remains one of the more memorable stints in reality TV, thanks to moments like the cheesecake walk and the raw behind-the-scenes drama. The series, which aired on MTV from 2002 to 2004, attracted millions of viewers and provided a rare, unfiltered glimpse into Diddy’s world and his notoriously high standards for those who dared to enter it. The show was known for pushing contestants to their limits, both mentally and physically, and it didn’t take long for fans to realize that Diddy was using these challenges to weed out the weak from the strong.
In recent weeks, however, Diddy has faced allegations far more serious than demanding cheesecake runs. Addressing these claims during the interview, Freddy P offered support to those who have come forward.
“I sympathize with anybody that ever endured any sexual assault from P or uncomfortable environments,” he said. “Prayers up for you… I still haven’t got there yet, but I hope you can find some type of peace.”
Despite the show’s original appeal, the resurfacing of Freddy P’s anecdotes in the context of Diddy’s recent legal troubles adds a darker layer to the once-beloved reality series. With federal sex trafficking charges looming over Diddy, the stories from former contestants like Freddy P may take on new significance for those looking back at Making the Band with a more critical eye.
Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner are among the latest members of their family clan to be dragged into the mysterious shroud surrounding Diddy.
Both Khloé and Kris have drawn a decent amount of scrutiny as of late due to their own comments about Diddy parties, which have caused many social media users to accuse them of attending the infamous “freak-off” parties. In a recently resurfaced clip from an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian confronts her mother Kris about attending a party hosted by Diddy.
The scene, originally filmed as a lighthearted moment between the mother-daughter duo, has taken on new significance in light of Diddy’s recent arrest and federal charges. The clip offers a glimpse into the long-standing connection between the Kardashian-Jenner family and Diddy, as well as the type of high-profile company the disgraced Bad Boy Records founder has kept for years.
Spoiler alert, Rick Ross gets name-dropped by Jenner during the exchange, which began with Kris casually informing Kim about her plans.
“Just having a little drink before my car picks me up,” Kris says as she prepares for the event.
Kim, curious about where her mom is headed, asks, “Where are you going?” to which Kris responds, “I’m going to go to join Diddy this. He’s doing that…Rick Ross is doing a little concert this afternoon.”
Khloé Kardashian revealed she attended Diddy’s infamous ‘Butt-Naked’ party.
Justin Bieber was also at this party.
The wild event, reportedly held in 2014, saw Khloé catching a 5:30 a.m. flight, only to find half the guests completely butt naked.
At first, it appears as though the production team of the reality show was attempting to capture Kim visibly surprised by her mother’s plans, as she questioned whether attending a rap concert is appropriate for Kris’s age and lifestyle. However, through the lens of the current events, it seems as though Kim’s concern may have been rooted in something deeper.
“When are you going to act your own age?” Kim said. “It’s like rap crew like Rick Ross and Diddy. Do you think this is your crowd?”
Kris, unfazed, confidently replies, “I know a thing or two about rap music,” she said. Who is the boss? Me.”
In another clip that has since resurfaced and began trending on social media, Khloé appears to confess that she stayed up all night after taking a jet at 5:30 a.m. to attend a Diddy party. While the conversation originally seemed like harmless banter, both Kris and Khloé’s connection to Diddy has now come under fire following the mogul’s arrest.
As a result, the entire Kardashian-Jenner family’s long-standing ties to Diddy are being re-examined. Over the years, Kris and her daughters have been seen at several of his events, and the friendship between Diddy and the reality TV family has been well-documented. While no major developments have directly confirmed the Kardashians have had anything to do with the “freak-off” parties, details on the evidence confiscated during the raids of Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami earlier this year have sparked widespread speculation
Federal authorities have hit Diddy with a RICO indictment, alleging years of abuse, coercion and sex trafficking. But amid the laundry list of crimes—kidnapping, bribery and even arson—one detail shines (literally) brighter than the rest: baby oil.
More than 1,000 bottles of the slippery substance were found during a search of his Miami and Los Angeles residences. According to the indictment, “freak-offs”—a term Diddy used for his lavish, drug-fueled sex parties—required meticulous preparation.
Ashanti revealed her dedication to post-pregnancy workouts on Tuesday (September 24). The new mother shared clips of herself exercising in the gym while pumping breastmilk.
“So, it just got real,” she said on Instagram Stories. “Gotta finish before I get on the StairMaster.”
She quickly posted the update, “F it … ima just keep em on.”
“Ok,” Ashanti said as she continued pumping on the StairMaster. “By any means necessary.”
Ashanti and her husband Nelly welcomed their baby boy Kareem Kenkaide Haynes in July. The newborn is Ashanti’s first child.
“My son definitely dictates everything now,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “He is the priority overall and I don’t care what it will take, what I have to do, I’m just going to give everything and my all to my son. This little boy has my entire soul wrapped around his finger.”
Last month, Ashanti showed off her body roughly four weeks after giving birth to her son.
“Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol,” she joked on Instagram. “I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings! This is what postpartum looks like I’m loving these super cozy @fridamom shorts! I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, boy.”
Ashanti quietly married Nelly in late 2023. The couple legally tied the knot just a few months after confirming rumors of their rekindled romance.
Old footage of Boosie Badazz and T.I. reprimanding their sons spread on social media on Tuesday (September 24). The clip showed the rappers questioning why King Harris (T.I.’s son) and Tootie Raww (Boosie’s son) were using guns at a music video shoot.
“Why y’all always gotta have guns?” Boosie asked in a frustrated tone.
King Harris said it was “not illegal to have a gun,” which didn’t sit well with his father.
“Well, in the manner in which you portraying [it] and the lifestyle, the s### don’t look legitimate, sir,” T.I. told his son. “Can’t do it! What kind of parent gonna support their kids [doing this]?.’”
He continued, “So, m############ [police] pull up and they say, ‘Hey, hey, who these belong to?’ Who raise their hand? Somebody got to raise their hand.”
Boosie and TI checked their sons after pulling up to their music video shoot & seen them with guns 💯 pic.twitter.com/1qMXNNelXR
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) September 24, 2024
Boosie started to raise his voice at one point, warning King Harris and Tootie Raww about gun possession.
“When y’all got drugs around those legal guns, it’s not legal!” Boosie said.
T.I. added, “That’s called possession of a firearm in commission of a crime, sir. That is felony.”
The trap music pioneer wondered why his son and Tootie Raww needed violent imagery for their music.
“Why y’all don’t have no m############ love music?” T.I. wondered. “Y’all got girls right here. Why don’t you talk about being in love, man? Why don’t you talk about wanting to lay down and you know?”
King Harris responded to the clip of his father and Boosie once it went viral. T.I.’s son dismissed any concerns.
“I’m not that guy,” King Harris said. “I’m for entertainment purposes only. Do not take me serious … Don’t take s### serious. I’m seeking attention. There ya go. That’s what I do … I’m a very nice guy. I wouldn’t harm a fly. I wouldn’t squash a bug, ya hear me? I don’t condone guns. I don’t condone guns. Yeah, everything is all props.”
King Harris used the clip as an opportunity to pitch a reality show with Tootie Raww. T.I.’s son urged the Zeus Network to pick up the potential series.
Ice Spice settled a lawsuit accusing her and producer RiotUSA of stealing the D.Chamberz song “In That Mood” for their track “In Ha Mood.” According to court documents obtained by AllHIpHop, the case was dismissed with prejudice – meaning it cannot be refiled – on Monday (September 23).
Attorneys for Ice Spice, RiotUSA and D.Chamberz informed a New York court they resolved the lawsuit on Friday (September 20). Terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed.
D.Chamberz sued Ice Spice, her producer and others for copyright infringement and unjust enrichment in January. He claimed the defendants “unlawfully exploited” his song with “actual knowledge and fraudulent intent.”
“By every method of analysis, ‘In Ha Mood’ is a forgery—copied from plaintiffs, who wrote, performed, recorded and produced their original song ‘In That Mood’ … approximately 18 months before ‘In Ha Mood’ made its debut,” D.Chamberz’s lawyers argued. “To be sure, any proper comparative analysis of the beat, lyrics, hook, rhythmic structure, metrical placement, and narrative context will demonstrate that ‘In Ha Mood’ was copied or principally derived from ‘In That Mood.’”
D. Chamberz believed RiotUSA was listening to Hot 97 when the radio station played “In That Mood” in 2021. The plaintiff also cited other ways the producer may have been exposed to the song.
“Riot follows DJ Drewski on Instagram and …. has listened to DJ Drewski’s radio show on Hot 97 during which In That Mood has been played,” the rapper’s lawyers contended. “Similarly, RiotUSA’s father, Ephrem Lopez a/k/a ‘DJ Enuff’ (himself a well-known DJ and radio personality on Hot 97) follows D.Chamberz on Instagram and has, from time to time, actively engaged with D.Chamberz’s social media content. Based on all of the facts and circumstances known to plaintiffs, as described above, it is probable – or, at the very least, reasonably possible – that defendants heard the work and knew about the work prior to the creation and publication of ‘In Ha Mood.’”
Ice Spice released “In Ha Mood” in 2023. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2024.
