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Keznamdi Ignites Ghana with New Track “Pressure” and Upcoming Video

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Jamaican reggae sensation Keznamdi is on fire! Fresh off the success of his latest track, “Pressure,” the artist is ready to take things to the next level by releasing a brand new music video shot in the vibrant heart of Ghana. This news has fans buzzing with excitement as Keznamdi bridges cultures and sounds in a way that only he can.

Ghana, known for its rich cultural heritage and music scene, is the perfect backdrop for Keznamdi’s latest visual masterpiece. The video promises to be a colorful celebration of life, rhythm, and tradition, showcasing the stunning landscapes and warm spirit of the Ghanaian people. You can almost feel the energy as he blends reggae with Afrobeats, creating a sound that resonates across borders.

Keznamdi has always been passionate about collaboration and cultural exchange. By shooting his video in Ghana, he not only pays homage to the African roots of reggae but also highlights the growing synergy between reggae and hiphop soul, two genres that are taking the world by storm. The fusion of sounds in “Pressure” is a testament to his commitment to celebrating diversity through music.

Keznamdi’s decision to shoot in Ghana speaks volumes about his respect and admiration for the rich cultural tapestry of the country. His presence in Ghana further solidifies the connection between Jamaican and African music, fostering an environment of collaboration and unity. The impact of this cultural exchange is profound, as it opens doors for more artists from both regions to collaborate, share ideas, and create music that resonates with a global audience.

Talk about Keznamdi lyrics & then quote

Pressure, we unda pressure

The youth got no options

And we need some action

Everything a get higher

Yeh we down to the wire

Youth a turn da crime

And him nah care bout di time

Economy a crash and we dont got no choice

Out a road dog hungry fi take ya three points

Father watch over we

The rich a live large

And the poor man down

Talk about the both the vibe of the song pressure how it touch on Deep lyrics and how the video describes a deeper love to the passion.

Case Closed: Justin Timberlake Strikes DWI Plea Deal

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Justin Timberlake accepted a plea deal in his drunk driving case. Timberlake agreed to plead guilty to a traffic violation and pay a fine in exchange for prosecutors dropping a driving while intoxicated charge, per multiple reports.

The 43-year-old singer will reportedly pay a fine of roughly $300 to $500. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said he will enter his plea on Friday (September 13).

Timberlake’s deal helped him avoid the harshest punishment for DWI. The charge carried a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a $2500 fine.

Police arrested Timberlake for DWI in June. He refused to take a breathalyzer test. A Sag Harbor cop said it was “ascertained that [Timberlake] was operating [his] vehicle in an intoxicated condition in that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide attention, he had slowed speech, he was unsteady afoot and he performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests.”

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Timberlake’s lawyer Edward Burke claimed the singer wasn’t intoxicated following the arrest.

“The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have been arrested for DWI,” Burke said. “The police made a number of very significant errors in this case … Sometimes the police make mistakes and this is just one of those instances.”

He added, “[Timberlake] cooperated with the police officers at all times and treated them with the respect they deserve. He also respects the entire judicial process … But the fact remains, he was not intoxicated, and they made an error in arresting him for it. We are confident that this charge will be dismissed.”

According to police, Timberlake said he had one martini when asked if he’d been drinking. He spent about nine hours in custody.

Shannon Sharpe Stuns Fans By Streaming NSFW Content On Instagram Live

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Rumors

Shannon Sharpe went viral for the wrong reasons on Wednesday (September 11). The former NFL star and current ESPN personality streamed what appeared to be him having sex on Instagram Live.

Fans following Sharpe on Instagram were shocked when they started watching his livestream. Many viewers assumed Sharpe didn’t realize he was broadcasting to the public while others wondered if he was hacked. A message saying he was hacked circulated on social media, but it no longer appeared on his Instagram.

WWE wrestler Ron “R-Truth” Killings was one of the people watching Sharpe’s livestream. R-Truth joked about the social media mishap in the comments.

“Yoo UNC that’s no PG,” he wrote.

Sharpe never shied away from discussing sex on his shows Club Shay Shay and Nightcap with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson. Sharpe infamously lusted over Megan Thee Stallion in 2023, claiming he’d have “her opening up like saloon doors.”

“Her knees good,” he said. “I’d have her stretched out like a quarter to three.”

Sharpe apologized to Megan when he interviewed her in July.

“Meg, before we go any further I want to apologize to you personally,” Sharpe said. “I always wanted to sit down and have a conversation with you. I didn’t know if that was going to be possible. But I was always hoping that I got an opportunity to bump into you because I made a comment. I think it was September or October [2023]. I told a joke, I said it in jest, but I believe the joke would have been just as funny had I left you out of it. So, for any unwanted attention, harm, shame [or] embarrassment that I caused you or your family, I want to say as a man, as I sit here before you, that I apologize.”

Megan accepted his apology.

“I appreciate that,” she told him.

Check out some of the reactions to Sharpe’s shocking Instagram Live below.

50 Cent Questions Hurricane Chris’ Intelligence As Beef Ramps Up

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Hurricane Chris may regret antagonizing 50 Cent. The G-Unit boss trolled Hurricane Chris by reacting to a viral clip of the Shreveport native struggling to pronounce “educational.”

“This is what happens when the edunacational system fails you IN THE 50 states of America,” 50 Cent captioned the clip, intentionally misspelling “educational” on Instagram.

Hurricane Chris responded, “I was talking too damn fast.”

50 Cent and Hurricane Chris’ beef stemmed from the Humor & Harmony festival in Shreveport. Hurricane Chris, arguably the most famous rapper from Shreveport, criticized 50 Cent for not booking local artists and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to the city’s police department.

“You threw a m############ concert in Louisiana and didn’t book no Louisiana legends, ain’t put no bankroll in any Louisiana legends’ pockets, but you paid the police half a million dollars,” Hurricane Chris said. “What type of b#### ass s### is that?”

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50 Cent set up shop in Shreveport, making it the home of G-Unit Studios. Shreveport officials praised 50 Cent for his investment in the city, but Hurricane Chris saw things differently.

“Shreveport had cheap ass land, he came and bought that s### and a n#### don’t give a f### about f###### with us,” Hurricane Chris said. “He just showed you that by paying the police a half a million dollars when we got young n##### out here starving. We got young n##### out here killing each other. That f###### money could have went to anything to help the youth. We don’t need more money invested into the police.”

Hurricane Chris claimed his attack on 50 Cent was a “big misunderstanding” in an interview with Shreveport’s KSLA.

“I definitely had no malice,” he said. “It was just me wanting to see my community be respected. I had already seen him come into the community and disrespect the culture and names. And it came out because I was in one of those moods.”

Hurricane Chris took shots at 50 Cent after speaking to KSLA, declaring he could out-rap the TV mogul.

Jay Electronica Unleashes On Birdman, Defends JAY-Z Over Super Bowl Halftime Show 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Jay Electronica launched a fierce defense of JAY-Z while shading Birdman in a heated rant on X (Twitter.) 

On Wednesday (September 11), Jay Elec slammed Hov’s detractors in a string of tweets amid the backlash over Kendrick Lamar headlining the upcoming Super Bowl in New Orleans.

“I don’t respect no gangsta that’s scared of the white man Periodt,” he began his tirade. “N##### got all this smoke for Hov but they ain’t got no smoke for David Geffen and jimmy iovine and lucían grange and lyor cohen etcetera etcetera. I DO NOT RESPECT YOUR GANGSTER. You p####.” 

The New Orleans native continued, referencing 50 Cent’s business moves in Shreveport, arguing attention should be focused on that rather than the Super Bowl.  

“And let’s be real,” he added. “@50cent just opened an entire industry in shreveport and these p#### ass nights slave cooning over a football game. If you don’t get the f### outta my face.” 

Jay Electronica then mentioned Hot Boys member Turk, possibly alluding to a recent rift with B.G. 

“And how you n##### did Turk was dirty and lame. ESPECIALLY since he REALLY MAGNOLIA and yall not. Get it how you live. I’m sawry potnaaaaa,” he said. “And how yall so quick to let yall gun bust at your brother over nothing. If yall would put 10 percent of this negative energy over a FOOTBALL game into unifying for one common cause, our ppl would be free overnight. Salaaam Alaikum.” 

Despite his jabs, Jay Electronica insisted, “I will die in the war with the common enemy on the spot for Birdman and BG and Wayne and whoever else the same way I would Hov. We all we got. But who is man enough to say enough is enough.” 

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He concluded, “And no, I ain’t sorry for one single damn thing. It’s the Son Of Man against The Synagogue of Satan. It is what it is,” before signing off, “Sincerely, Jaydolph Spitler.” 

Earlier this week, Birdman sounded off on social media amid calls for hometown hero Lil Wayne to perform at the New Orleans event. 

Diddy Accused Of Sexual Abuse By Dawn Richards Of Danity Kane In New Lawsuit 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Diddy is facing yet another lawsuit, this time from Dawn Richard, who rose to prominence in the group Danity Kane, formed on the 2002 MTV show, making the band.  

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In her suit, Richard accused Diddy of terrorizing and sexually abusing her, per TMZ. She also claims to have witnessed the embattled mogul brutally beating his former partner, Cassie Ventura. 

Richard alleged Diddy would force her to rehearse for two days straight, leading her to lose weight excessively and become dehydrated. She recalled one situation when she arrived at Diddy’s home and found him in his underwear. He refused when she asked him to dress, screaming, “This is my f###### house!” 

She claimed the situation worsened between 2009 and 2011, detailing an alleged encounter at Diddy’s recording studio. Richard stated Diddy stormed into her dressing room while she was naked and touched her breasts and butt.  

On another occasion, she claimed he locked her in a car for hours. Her screams went unheard, and her father had to travel from Baltimore to New York to free her. According to Richard, when her father confronted Diddy, he replied, “Think about your daughter” and “think about your daughter’s career.” 

Dawn Richard Claims She Witnessed Diddy Assault Cassie Ventura

Richard’s lawsuit also details alleged abuse against Cassie Ventura. She recounted an incident in 2009 where she allegedly witnessed Diddy choke and manhandle Ventura while he was high on drugs. Richard claimed Diddy also threw the singer against a wall and dragged her up the stairs of his L.A. home and another incident where he hit her in the face and attempted to strangle her.  

She also allegedly saw Diddy throw a hot pan at Ventura while berating her, yelling, “I can’t stand you b####, you never do it right!”  

Additionally, Richard accused Diddy of hitting Ventura in the face and attempting to strangle her.  

Dawn Richard’s lawsuit is the latest in a string of disturbing allegations against Diddy.  

Diddy Denies Allegations

Diddy’s lawyer Erica Wolff responded to Dawn Richard’s lawsuit in a statement on Wednesday (September 11). Wolff claimed Richard’s allegations were false and suggested the singer had ulterior motives for suing Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs. 

“Mr. Combs is shocked and disappointed by this lawsuit,” Wolff said. “In an attempt to rewrite history, Dawn Richard has now manufactured a series of false claims all in the hopes of trying to get a payday — conveniently timed to coincide with her album release and press tour. If Ms. Richard had such a negative experience with Making the Band and Danity Kane, she would not have chosen to continue working directly with Mr. Combs for Dirty Money, nor would she have returned for the Making the Band reboot in 2020 or agreed to be featured on The Love Album last year. It’s unfortunate that Ms. Richard has cast their 20-year friendship aside to try and get money from him, but Mr. Combs is confidently standing on truth and looks forward to proving that in court.” 

Monica Links Up With Southern Chef Behind Viral Deep Fried Python Recipe For Family Fish Fry

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Monica may have just turned her fans on to one of the hottest culinary content creators on Instagram at the moment following her recent family outing.

In an Instagram video Bernard Hardison shared to his profile on Monday (September 9), the R&B sensation doubled as his right hand as the pair fried a massive batch of fish outside using the outdoor kitchen he fashioned in his backyard. In the clip he shared on IG, Monica operated the one-of-a-kind frying vat Hardison designed, effectively “baptizing” the fish in grease, per the chef’s verbiage.

“She took a road trip to the backyard to help me baptize some fish @monicadenise ‼️!,” Hardison wrote in the caption of the post.

For those of you who are unaware of Hardison, he is the man behind the IG account @bsexperiencesc. Back in July AllHipHop reposted his viral cooking video where he both smoked and deep-fat-fried a 12-foot Burmese python. With over five million views, the fried python video isn’t even one of the highest viewed on Hardison’s profile, which is rife with cooking videos of him creating recipes such as Popeyes fried chicken, grilled red snapper and python stew. While it appears as though Monica and her family chose a more conventional source of protein for their family fish fry, their experience at Hardison’s backyard culinary institute was top-tier.

“My Family and I truly appreciate your hospitality! You made Papa’s dream come true !!! The fish was FIREEEEE,” Monica wrote.

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Several artists jumped in the comments section of the post with their mouth-watering reactions to the down-home cooking Hardison and Monica produced as a unit.

E40 saluted Monica’s adventure, adding, “Dopeness!”

Westcoast rapper Casey Veggies also chimed in, expressing his willingness to join in on the culinary excursion.

“Ima pull up soon,” he wrote.

Maybe Monica will double back and bring Kodak Black with her as a special guest?!

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Legendary Singer Frankie Beverly Dead At Aged 77 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Frankie Beverly, lead singer of the R&B soul and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has passed away. 

The family of the legendary singer confirmed the sad news in a statement on social media on Wednesday morning (September 10), asking for privacy during their time of mourning. 

“Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience,” the statement began. “During this time, as we are navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance we kindly ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to grieve in our own way. This period for is one of healing, and your respect for our need for solitude is appreciated as we honor the memory of our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly known to the world as Frankie Beverly.” 

The family urged, “Love one another as he would want that for us all.” 

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Frankie Beverley died on September 10, aged 77. 

The legendary frontman carved an indelible mark on the world of music with his soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and timeless melodies.  

Frankie Beverly retired in July after performing his final concert in his hometown of Philadelphia. As reported by AllHipHop, thousands came out in triple-digit heat to give Beverly his flowers and listen to his numerous hits.  Songs like “Joy & Pain” and “Before I Let Go,” along with many others, have served as anthems, birthday theme songs, wedding reception party starters and much more to the Black community. 

AllHipHop sends our condolences to Frankie Beverly’s family and loved ones.  

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Pharrell Williams Disrupted By PETA Activist During LEGO Biopic Premiere 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Pharrell Williams was interrupted by a PETA activist during the premiere of his new Lego biopic Piece by Piece at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday (September 10). 

The multi hyphenate artist was in the middle of a post-screening Q&A when the campaigner approached the stage to protest against his use of fur and animal skins in his work as Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director.  The activist held a sign that read “Pharrell: Stop Supporting Killing Animals for Fashion,” and shouted at Williams. 

“Your Louis Vuitton collection…Pharrell’s collection is made from their blood,” they yelled. “Pharrell, stop torturing animals! Ostriches are being hung upside down, electrocuted with their necks slit!” 

Williams replied, “You’re right, you’re right, god bless you, it’s OK.” He then urged the crowd to applaud the protestor, who was soon escorted out of the building while shouting, “Pharrell stop torturing animals.” 

Williams then turned to the crowd, addressing the protest. “Rome wasn’t made in a day,” he stated. “And sometimes, when you have plans to change things and situations, you have to get in a situation of power and of influence where you can change people’s minds and help progression.” 

He continued, “That is not necessarily the way to do it, and sitting in my position, when I have conversations on behalf of organizations like that unbeknownst to them, they come out here and do themselves a disservice. But that’s OK, when that change comes, everybody in this room will remember that I told you, we are actually working on that. And if she would’ve just asked me, I would’ve told her. But instead, she wanted to repeat herself.”  

PETA Respond To Pharrell Williams

PETA shared a clip of the interaction on Instagram, urging Pharrell Williams to “do the right thing.” 

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It’s not the first time PETA have protested against Pharrell Williams. They brandished signs reading, “Fur Is Dead” and “Pharrell: Stop Killing Animals for Fashion” at a screening for this movie on Saturday. Additionally, last November the group issued a statement calling out his Louis Vuitton collection.  

Latto Shades Ice Spice, Defends Cardi B In Hilarious Funny Marco Show 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Latto wasn’t standing for any Cardi B shade, although she had some of her own for Ice Spice during a recent Funny Marco segment. 

The “Sunday Service” hitmaker joined forces with the comedian to hold “Open Thoughts Auditions” on his YouTube channel, screening unsigned talent to find “the next BIG THING.” 

However, the auditions didn’t go well for one artist who rubbed Latto the wrong way after accusing Cardi B of biting his lingo and dance moves. 

“Hey Cardi B,” the contestant who described himself as a train performer said. “Stop stealing my lingo.” 

A baffled Latto swiftly interjected, claiming, “Cardi ain’t steal,” before defending her rap peer. “Cardi ain’t here, but I’m here and I’ma step behind Cardi,” Latto added. “What you say about her?” 

He repeated his claims that Cardi B stole his dance and lingo, but Latto wasn’t having it and booted him from the audition. 

“No she didn’t though,” she insisted. “I’m not endorsing no Cardi B diss. They can go.” 

Cardi B didn’t comment on Latto defending her, although she did repost the clip on X (Twitter). 

Another artist found herself on the receiving end of some shade after an unimpressed Latto compared her lackluster performance to Ice Spice. 

“It gives me like … Ice Spice probably,” she said. “It was like, ‘I’m so cute, grah.’”

While Latto enjoys a good relationship with “Put It On Da Floor Again,” collaborator Cardi B, the same can’t be said for Ice Spice. The pair have traded numerous shots in a longstanding beef.  

 

50 Cent Takes Surprising Step In Defamation Case Against Daphne Joy 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent has had a change of heart and is reportedly seeking to drop his defamation lawsuit against the mother of his youngest son, Daphne Joy.   

The G-Unit mogul filed a motion asking the court to dismiss the suit without prejudice, per TMZ. The Judge has yet to approve his request.  

Back in April, 50 Cent filed for sole custody of his son with Joy after Lil Rod identified her as one of Diddy’s sex workers in his lawsuit against the Bad Boy Records boss. Joy denied the allegations in the lawsuit before accusing 50 Cent of rape and sexual assault.  

“I am tired of upholding and protecting an image to our son that you have never even earned,” she wrote. “Let’s put the real focus on your true evil actions of raping me and physically abusing me. You are no longer my oppressor … You have broken our hearts for the last and final time.”  

Fiddy denied the allegations, claiming Joy made them in retaliation to his claim for custody of their son Sire, and filed a defamation lawsuit. 

“The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son,” he stated. “My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time.” 

However, in July, Daphne Joy deleted her post accusing 50 Cent of assaulting her. TMZ reported that Joy was attempting to patch things up with her ex for the sake of their son.

Kamala Harris Shook Donald Trump In Debate, Sparking Meme Frenzy 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump squared off for their first debate on Tuesday night (September 10), and social media is having a field day. 

The Vice President was on attack mode, baiting Trump throughout the debate, calling out his fitness for office and dismantling his campaign promises. It clearly worked, with Trump appearing increasingly rattled, parroting bizarre conspiracy theories and spewing lies about the 2020 election and Democrats supporting post-birth abortions. 

Harris told Trump that world leaders view him as a “disgrace” and laugh at him behind closed doors. She also said he was fired by 81 million voters, adding, “Clearly, he’s having a very difficult time processing that.” 

Harris laughed mockingly when Trump brought up the unfounded conspiracy theory about migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. 

The only thing more amusing than Harris reacting to Trump was the avalanche of memes that took over social media. 

Fox News was trending on X (Twitter), with hosts conceding that Donald Trump “had a bad night.” 

Moments after the debate, Taylor Swift endorsed “gifted leader” Kamala Harris. She mocked Trump’s running mate JD Vance’s “childless cat lady” remarks, posting a photo with her own cat. 

“She fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Swift said of Harris. “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos.” 

Swift signed off with another jab at the Trump campaign. “With love and hope, Taylor Swift Childless Cat Lady,” she concluded.  

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Check out some other reactions to the debate below.  

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Tory Lanez Claims “Prison Tapes” Raid Was About His Legal Advocacy For Inmates—Not Music

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Tory Lanez is speaking out following news of the raid he was recently targeted by after announcing his Prison Tapes series.

In a lengthy statement he shared on his Instagram profile Tuesday (September 11), Tory addressed the raid that occurred in his cell and provided more context on his purpose-driven mission associated with his Prison Tapes series. In addition to claiming the powers that be were behind the raid, Lanez revealed the major component of legal advocacy for inmates that his project was helping him establish from behind bars.

“The rumors are true,” Tory Lanez wrote in part. “The ‘Prison Tapes’ will be discontinued until further notice however, I think it’s important that my fans know the truth about the crooked ass s### that’s really going on here.

My cell was not rated and trash because I learned how to record myself in prison or because I created the prison tapes, I was shut down because the ‘HIGHER UPS’ figured out what I was really doing with the prison tapes, and how many inmates were being helped in a life-changing way because of them.”

Lanez then explained how his fellow inmates inspired his decision to develop the Prison Tapes.

“Since the first day I was incarcerated all I’ve seen is Black and other minorities receive the most cruel, illegal and unfair punishment/treatment for so many nights,” he wrote. “I asked God to reveal his purpose in making me go through the ills of the prison system. I was shown that purpose.

“I was placed in jail to suffer to feel and to witness firsthand the pain and oppression being inflicted upon the young Black and Brown men and women of my generation. I knew I had to change this injustice. So, I made it plan that when I got to prison, I would figure out a way to record music and put all the proceeds towards the legal representation of my fellow inmates, giving them a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go home to their families on appeal and resentencing.”

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Tory Lanez then revealed the immense impact his Prison Tapes releases, such as his “Cell 245” single, have had since he began releasing music a part of the projects earlier this year.

“Although the “HIGHER UPS” have stopped the ‘Prison Tapes’ temporarily they were too late to stop my overall plan,” he wrote. “Since the month of July, I’ve afforded legal representation for 472 inmates and actively reopened 476 cases. With the help of the legal firm ‘UNITE THE PEOPLE,’ so many inmates will be returned to their families and loved ones.

Lanez concluded with one final note that carried a sinister premonition of his.

“I’m naming this ‘The Hands of God’ project,” he said of his initiative spearheaded by the Prison Tapes. “Lastly, they know I’m a threat and they didn’t want me saying or doing this so if anything happens to me, just know I went out in a blaze of glory trying to revolutionize the end of a mass incarceration era on our people.”

Lanez is currently incarcerated at North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, where his fellow rap counterpart Blueface is serving his four-year sentence for a probation violation.

Last year, a California judge sentenced Lanez to 10 years in prison for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. He was convicted of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, illegal possession of a firearm and negligent discharge of a gun for shooting the victim in 2022.

Read Tory’s full statement below.

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy’s Attorney Rips Sexual Assault Accuser Awarded $100M Default Judgement

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Exclusives

Marc Agnifilo, one of Diddy’s attorneys, has issued a statement regarding a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the Bad Boy Records mogul by a Michigan inmate.

On Monday (September 9), Lenawee County Circuit Court Judge Anna Marie Anzalone awarded Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith $100 million default judgement after Diddy failed to address the suit.

But Agnifilo and Diddy’s team discovered Cardello-Smith has filed multiple civil lawsuits against public figures, priests, the Department of Corrections and others.

“This man is a convicted felon and sexual predator, who has been sentenced on 14 counts of sexual assault and kidnapping over the last 26 years,” Agnifilo tells AllHipHop. “His resume now includes committing a fraud on the court from prison, as Mr. Combs has never heard of him let alone been served with any lawsuit. Mr. Combs looks forward to having this judgment swiftly dismissed.”

Cardello-Smith claims Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1997 at a party in Detroit. He claims they met when Cardello-Smith worked as a Detroit-area restaurant. Cardello-Smith further alleged that Diddy visited him in prison and offered him $2.3 million to drop the case. He provided records showing Diddy’s name in the visitation record but admitted he rejected the offer. He’s serving an unrelated sentence at the Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility in Muskegon Heights.

In an August hearing, Anzalone issued an order preventing Diddy from selling assets that could be used to pay for any potential damages resulting from Cardello-Smith’s lawsuit. He filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and or a preliminary injunction to stop Diddy from selling his Los Angeles mansion and other properties.

“[Diddy] stated that he would make me an offer to end the case and what happened to me because of other things that he stated he has going on in his life that require his money right now,” Cardello-Smith told the judge. He continued stating that Diddy said “he wants to sell everything off,” before offering him $2.3 million “to allow what happened to me to go away.”

According to Metro Times, the $100 million judgement is possibly the largest awarded to a non-attorney and a currently incarcerated inmate in history.

EXCLUSIVE: Cuba Gooding Jr. Dodging Diddy Lawsuit & Said To Be Living Out Of Hotels

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones struggled to serve Cuba Gooding Jr. with legal papers after naming the actor as a defendant in a $30 million lawsuit against Diddy. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Jones asked for a 60-day extension to serve Gooding after several failed attempts.

Tyrone Blackburn, the attorney representing Jones, claimed Gooding dodged service of process in multiple cases. Jones tried to serve Gooding at properties in California and New York to no avail. Jones never attempted to serve in Gooding in Florida because the actor allegedly lived out of hotels there.

Blackburn believed Gooding still resides In New York City. The lawyer also discovered tax liens on a Los Angeles property owned by Gooding. Blackburn told a New York judge he would attempt to serve Gooding at both locations again.

“The plaintiff has attempted to serve Mr. Gooding Jr. at [the New York City] location several times and he has refused to answer the door,” the attorney wrote. “The plaintiff discovered this is Mr. Gooding Jr.’s address from conducting a skip trace search, which was also confirmed through court filings … Additionally, this was his address of record for his recent criminal cases where he [pleaded] guilty for sexual assault.”

Jones accused Gooding of sexual assault in an amended version of the producer’s lawsuit against Diddy. Jones said the incident occurred on a yacht in 2023.

“According to Mr. Jones, during the introduction, [Diddy] suggested that Cuba ‘get to know’ Mr. Jones better,” the lawsuit noted. “He then left them alone in a makeshift studio on the yacht. As evidenced by a video, of which screenshots are embedded below, Cuba Gooding Jr. began touching, groping and fondling Mr. Jones’ legs, his upper inner thighs near his groin, the small of his back near his buttocks and his shoulders … [Jones] was extremely uncomfortable and proceeded to lean away from Mr. Gooding Jr. He rejected his advances and Mr. Gooding Jr. did not stop until Mr. Jones forcibly pushed him away.”

Gooding told the PBD Podcast he was shocked to see his name included in the Diddy lawsuit. Gooding thought he was only dragged into the case based on his past legal issues and described Diddy as an acquaintance.

Eminem Plots Friday The 13th Release Of “Death Of Slim Shady” Expanded Edition

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Eminem announced a deluxe edition of his latest album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) on Tuesday (September 10). The new version, billed as the “Expanded Mourner’s Edition,” drops on Friday (September 13).

The Alchemist, Eminem’s longtime DJ, appeared in a teaser video for the “Expanded Mourner’s Edition.” The vignette shows Eminem walking into a convenience store with his song “Somebody Save Me” playing in the background. He grabs a milk carton and drops it on the floor. The box displays a missing person ad for Slim Shady. Alchemist yells at Eminem, “Get the f### outta here! Don’t come back.”

Eminem released the original version of The Death of Slim Shady in July. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It sold 281,000 equivalent album units in its first week.

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The Death of Slim Shady featured “Somebody Save Me,” a song in which Eminem imagined an alternate reality where he never overcame his drug addiction. His daughter Hailie discussed how the track’s music video affected her on the Just a Little Shady podcast in August.

“I watched the ‘Somebody Save Me’ music video,” she said. “I definitely cried. I refuse to watch [it] again. It’s so scary to think that could’ve happened. And that’s why I get emotional.”

Eminem is scheduled to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday (September 11). He will open the show, which begins at 8 p.m. ET.

SIGNS: California Woman Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Over Prison Strip Search Assault

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

A court awarded a California woman $5.6 million over the disturbing encounter she underwent years ago as a visitor during a strip search at a prison.

The nightmare unfolded in 2019 at a correctional facility in Tehachapi, California, where Christine Cardenas—who was visiting her incarcerated husband—was met with an appalling violation of her rights. CBS News reports the woman was subjected to a deeply humiliating and invasive ordeal while trying to visit her incarcerated husband.

The traumatic incident occurred on September 6, 2019 after Cardenas made a four-hour trip to see her husband. According the the report, Cardenas was strip searched, forced to undergo drug and pregnancy tests, X-Ray and CT scans upon her arrival to the facility. She was then forced to do yet another degrading strip search, which was conducted by a male doctor, who she said sexually violated her. Her attorneys revealed that the strip search was based on a warrant, but it only permitted the search if an X-Ray revealed foreign objects. Yet, all of this was done despite no evidence of contraband being found in her body.

To make matters worse, Cardenas was paraded in a “perp walk” in handcuffs, denied basic needs like water or bathroom access and sent bills totaling more than $5,000 for the hospital services she never requested. And after all that, her visit with her husband was still denied.

One prison official reportedly had the audacity to tell her, “Why do you visit, Christina? You don’t have to visit. It’s a choice, and this is part of visiting.” Her attorney, Gloria Allred, slammed the statement as intimidation aimed at discouraging Cardenas from visiting her husband.

In her statement, Cardenas said her motive behind the lawsuit was rooted in protecting others, rather than solely just herself.

“My motivation in pursuing this lawsuit was to ensure that others do not have to endure the same egregious offenses that I experienced,” she said.

Of the $5.6 million settlement, $3.6 million will be paid by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), with the rest coming from two correctional officers, a doctor and local hospital involved in the search.

The settlement also requires the CDCR to introduce new policies to protect visitors from excessive searches and violations, ensuring that no one else endures what Cardenas went through.

Cardenas’ case highlights the growing concerns over misconduct in California’s prison system. The U.S. Justice Department has already launched investigations into allegations of sexual abuse in two women’s prisons in the state. Last year, Governor Gavin Newsom pledged $20 million to overhaul one of the state’s most notorious correction facilities, borrowing rehabilitation practices from countries such as Norway in the process.

Lil Wayne Super Bowl Snafu: Did JAY-Z, NFL Or New Orleans Make The Call?

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Jay-Z, the NFL and local officials in New Orleans faced backlash when Lil Wayne wasn’t selected to headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Kendrick Lamar was booked for the event, which upset fans who believed Lil Wayne deserved to perform in his hometown of New Orleans.

The blame game quickly played out on social media as fans and multiple artists pointed fingers at Jay-Z for not selecting Lil Wayne. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation produces the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

“Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego,” Nicki Minaj wrote in a fiery rant directed at Jay-Z. “Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!! LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! THE GOAT?!!!!!!!!!!! Nola what’s good?!!!!!! Eminem stood firm on having 50Cent come out. A white man. S### sad. House N##### TINGZ.”

Birdman added, “These n##### P#### @NICKIMINAJ @Drake @LilTunechi YMCMB. I’ll make these n##### respek us on Gladys. Hatin s### 4real.”

Jay-Z defenders deflected blame by saying the Super Bowl’s host city chose Lamar. Jay Cicero, the president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and a Super Bowl LIX Host Committee member, clarified the selection process in a story published by Andscape on Tuesday (September 10).

“It is the NFL’s decision alone for all entertainment for the Super Bowl,” he said. “We found out about it at the same time everyone else did this past weekend.”

The annual Super Bowl Halftime Show never billed itself as a showcase for artists from the host city, but past events featured a distinctly local flavor. Many New Orleans natives thought a New Orleanian needed to represent the city at such a major event.

“Y’all done threw 11 Super Bowls in New Orleans, man,” New Orleans Hip-Hop legend Juvenile said. “Y’all have yet to put a Hip-Hop artist from New Orleans on the damn Super Bowl … I don’t see how the f### y’all don’t have Lil Wayne doing the halftime show.”

Super Bowl LIX will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. Lamar previously performed with Dr. Dre and others at Super Bowl LVI in 2022.

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy & His Legal Team Accused Of “Deception” Designed To Protect Justin Combs

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

Tyrone Blackburn, a lawyer representing several plaintiffs who’ve sued Sean “Diddy” Combs, requested more time to serve the mogul’s son Justin Combs with legal papers on Monday (September 9). According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Blackburn claimed Diddy’s legal team engaged in deceptive tactics to get Justin Combs dismissed from Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ bombshell lawsuit.

Blackburn said he spoke with Diddy’s longtime attorney Jonathan Davis in May. Davis allegedly agreed to wave service for his clients, including Diddy and Justin Combs, in Lil Rod’s lawsuit. Blackburn revealed he “foolishly relied on [Davis’] word and stopped [his] process server from attempting to serve Justin and Sean Combs.”

“On or about July 11, 2024, I received an email and call from Erica Wolff, who informed me that she would represent the ‘Combs Defendants’ in the cases I filed against Mr. Combs in New York and New Jersey,” Blackburn wrote. “She requested additional time to answer or move in all of the cases. I granted her request. On or about August 26, 2024, Ms. [Wolff] filed a motion to dismiss Mr. Jones’ case but conveniently left out Justin Combs as one of the ‘Combs Defendants.’”

Blackburn believed Diddy’s legal team was trying to “run out the clock” to prevent Justin Combs from being served within 120 days of Lil Rod filing his lawsuit. The court would dismiss the action without prejudice unless Lil Rod showed good cause for failing to serve Justin Combs.

“This is a clear game that [Sean] Combs and his ever-evolving legal team have implemented in an effort to have Justin Combs dismissed from this case due to lack of service of process,” Blackburn contended. “This is the same game that Jonathan Davis and Sean Combs’s former counsel, Shawn [Holley], recently implemented in California in another lawsuit this writer filed against Sean Combs and his other son Christian Combs.”

He continued, “Shawn [Holley] represented to my co-counsel, Rodney Diggs, that she represented Christian Combs. A week or two later, she was terminated, and Jonathan Davis represented that he was counsel for Christian and Sean Combs. Recently, Mr. Davis informed Mr. Diggs that he would only accept service of process for Sean Combs. As a result, we now must request leave of Court in California to perfect the service of Christian Combs. This is not a coincidence. Sean Combs and his counsels clearly plan to misuse and abuse the collegial conversations and agreements counsels have with each other to obtain an unfair advantage.”

Blackburn asked for a 60-day extension to serve Justin Combs in Lil Rod’s case. Lil Rod accused Diddy of sexual assault, trafficking and operating a RICO enterprise, among other allegations.

Rich Homie Quan Incident Report Reveals New Details About His Death

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Investigators released an incident report about the death of Rich Homie Quan. The report included new information from the day he died.

Rich Homie Quan’s brother told police he found the late rapper sleeping on the floor around 3 a.m. His brother thought something was amiss but didn’t contact emergency services.

“[He] advised me that it was very unusual because he had food in his mouth,” an officer noted in the report. “He lifted him up and put him on the sofa.”

Rich Homie Quan’s girlfriend woke up around 6:45 a.m. and realized he wasn’t in their bedroom. She saw him on the sofa while getting their kids ready for school. His girlfriend took their kids to school and discovered he was still sleeping when she returned. She went back to bed and woke up again around 11 a.m. She called 911 after checking on him and discovering his body was cold. He was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

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No cause of death has been disclosed. Rich Homie Quan’s family issued an official statement as they began planning a public service for him.

“On Thursday, September 5, 2024 the Lamar family lost our beloved son, brother, father and friend,” the family said. “Known to the world as Rich Homie Quan, Dequantes Devontay Lamar was a proud native of the great city of Atlanta, Georgia and represented for the A as he and his music traveled across this globe. While he leaves us with an undeniable hole in our hearts, we are comforted by knowing his music and triumphant spirit lives on.”

They added, “Quan’s legacy will forever be cemented as a soundtrack to our lives. And for this, we are grateful. Celebration of life details will be shared soon. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support at this difficult time.”

Rich Homie Quan was 33. He is survived by five children.