Diddy’s legal team has denied the latest allegations made by a woman in a new lawsuit accusing him of grooming her into sex trafficking.
Former adult film star Adria English a.k.a. Omunique, has become the latest in a long line of women suing the fallen mogul. She claims he forced her to have sex with guests at his parties in the 2000s.
On Thursday (July 4), Diddy’s attorney, Jonathan Davis, continued to profess his client’s innocence. Davis said that despite the mounting lawsuits, Diddy is “confident” he will beat the cases in court.
“No matter how many lawsuits are filed it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone,” Davis said in a statement. “We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason and without any proof.”
“Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail against these and other baseless claims in court.”
Meanwhile, it was reported on Thursday that Diddy is under criminal investigation in New York. A federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York is hearing evidence in an ongoing investigation. A source confirmed that Diddy and his legal team were formally notified of the grand jury last week.
According to NBC News, there is no indication that charges are imminent.
Two artists claimed Cardi B ripped off their song “Greasy Frybread” for her single “Enough (Miami).” According to court documents obtained by Valley Central, rapper Sten Joddi and producer Kemikal956 sued the Atlantic Records artist and others for copyright infringement in Texas on Wednesday (July 3).
Joddi (real name Joshua Frausto) and Kemikal956 (Miguel Aguilar) released “Greasy Frybread” in 2021. The song was featured in the FX television series Reservation Dogs.
Cardi B dropped “Enough (Miami)” in March. The track is expected to appear on her sophomore album.
The plaintiffs accused Cardi B and her producers of using “Greasy Frybread” without permission. “Enough (Miami)” producers OG Parker and DJ SwanQo were named as co-defendants in the lawsuit.
Cardi B was sued after declaring she would “never turn Republican” when a social media user claimed she betrayed her country. The accusation likely stemmed from her saying she would not vote for President Joe Biden in the 2024 election.
“I don’t f### with both of y’all n#####,” she told Rolling Stone.
Cardi B endorsed Biden in the 2020 election. Years later, she was not pleased with his presidency.
“I feel like people got betrayed,” she said. “It’s just like, damn, y’all not caring about nobody. Then, it really gets me upset that there is solutions to it. There is a solution. I know there’s a solution because you’re spending billions of dollars on any f###### thing.”
Cardi B’s comments became a discussion point on CNN in May. Political analyst Bakari Sellers said her sentiments were a great example of how voter apathy could play a significant role in the 2024 election.
The Grammy-winning rapper had no intention of voting for Trump, who was convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records. He was originally scheduled to be sentenced in July, but the hearing was delayed until September.
As we enter 2024, Washington DC’s cannabis market continues to evolve, offering a diverse and complex landscape for both newcomers and experienced users. This comprehensive guide aims to provide you with the most up-to-date information on navigating the capital’s cannabis scene safely and legally.
Understanding the Legal Landscape in Washington D.C
In 2024, recreational cannabis use remains legal for adults 21 and over in Washington DC. However, it’s crucial to understand the nuances of the law:
Possession of up to 2 ounces is legal for personal use.
Public consumption is still prohibited.
The sale and purchase of cannabis remain in a legal gray area due to the “gifting” system.
Initiative 71, passed in 2014, forms the backbone of DC’s cannabis laws. It allows adults to possess, grow, and gift small amounts of marijuana, but does not permit its sale.
Purchasing Options in The Washington D.C. Area
There are three main avenues for obtaining cannabis in DC:
1. Medical Dispensaries
Medical dispensaries operate under strict regulations, ensuring high-quality, thoroughly tested products. Benefits include rigorous quality control, consistent availability, and access to higher potency products. However, they require a valid medical marijuana card.
These stores operate under Initiative 71, allowing for the gifting of cannabis. They offer a wide variety of products without requiring a medical card. Note that these stores technically sell non-cannabis items and “gift” the cannabis with purchase.
3. Delivery Services
Delivery services offer convenience but require caution. They provide a wide range of products and discreet service, but professionalism and reliability can vary.
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When exploring the offerings at Snackz DC or other providers, you’ll encounter various product types including flower, edibles, concentrates, vape cartridges, tinctures, and mushroom products. Consider factors such as THC content, CBD levels, and desired effects when choosing products.
Tips for Safe and Responsible Purchasing
Always verify the legitimacy of your provider.
Check product labels for potency and ingredients.
Start with lower doses if you’re new to cannabis or trying a new product.
Keep your purchases and consumption private.
Never drive under the influence of cannabis.
Be aware of federal property boundaries, as cannabis remains illegal under federal law.
Navigating the Gifting System
The gifting system in DC involves purchasing a non-cannabis item and receiving cannabis as a “gift”. While widely accepted, it operates in a legal gray area.
Medical Marijuana in DC
Obtaining a medical marijuana card can offer advantages such as access to medical-grade products, higher possession limits, and legal protection as a registered patient.
Cannabis Events and Community
DC has a vibrant cannabis community with various events throughout the year, including the annual National Cannabis Festival.
Conclusion
The Washington DC cannabis market in 2024 offers diverse options for consumers. Whether you choose a premier service like Snackz DC or explore other avenues, prioritize safety, quality, and compliance with local laws. Stay informed about the latest regulations and best practices for a safe and enjoyable experience.
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A man has come forward claiming he killed rapper Foolio after Yungeen Ace put up $10,000 to have him murdered.
The rapper died in an ambush at a Holiday Inn in Tampa while celebrating his 26th birthday. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death but are yet to identify any suspects.
However, on Thursday (July 4), a video surfaced online of a Jacksonville man confessing to the murder. The unnamed man partially covered his face with a ski mask and wore an orange beanie. The video was captioned, “I bagged Foolio for 10k.”
“I’m the one who smacked Julio Foolio that night when he got dropped at his birthday celebration,” he began. “I ain’t show my face or give my identity away or nothing like that, but I did that.”
He continued, alleging that Foolio’s longtime nemesis, Yungeen Ace, offered $10,000 to end his life.
“There was money on his head. I rock with Ace and them boys, ATK, I be in Jacksonville heavy. If you know you know,” he added. “I did that, I handled that, ‘cause Ace had that money on his head. Ace had done put that 10k up, told me to slide. Told me to smack fool ‘cause he got tired of that n#### running his mouth playing all the time.”
The man claimed he did it for the money and doesn’t feel sorry because “Foolio had it coming to him.” He also denied rumors the killing was gang-related, saying, “Ace put that bread up and whoever wanted to take it, take it, so I took that. Rest in peace Foolio.”
Jacksonville rapper admits to shooting Foolio because Yungeen Ace put $10k – NGN15,146,800.00 on his head 😳😳
Meanwhile, activity continued on Foolio’s Instagram account following recent exchanges with Yungeen Ace’s page. On Wednesday (July 3,) the account posted a video with a message stating, “You can NEVER KILL A DEMI GOD,” and “the WORLD will be shocked VERY SOON.”
Rapsody is giving multi-hyphenate artist Baby Tate her flowers following her heroic efforts on their collaboration featured on her recent album Please Don’t Cry.
During an exclusive interview with AllHipHop at the 2024 BET Awards, Rapsody broke down how she connected with Baby Tate for their joint-effort, “A Ballad For Homegirls.” with the help of Black Odyssey. While detailing the creative process of the song, Rapsody explained how the personal nature of the concept for the song influenced how she delivered the message.
“The concept came, it was me and Black Odyssey out in Texas working on the record,” she said. “And at the time I was going through my own relationship issues, but I would always talk to my homegirls and this album I put out is so about me. So it was like, I know I’m not the only one to talk to our home girls.
“So I was like, let me capture for all of us what that feels like. And I wanted it to feel like I was talking to you too. Right. So I did the conversation piece, but I knew I wanted a singer though. I just wanted to bring another flare and complete the story.
Rapsody also explained how Baby Tate’s duality as an artist helped fill a major void on the record after Jill Scott wasn’t able to be apart of the track.
“At first, I reached out to Joe Scott because I wanted her on the hook and then Tate on the verse, but she wasn’t available,” she said. “But I called Baby Tate. She’s humbly and graciously said yes. And I told her, I said, I know you could rap, but I know you could sing too. I don’t know if everybody else do. I’ve heard you sing. I know who your mother is, and she absolutely killed it. I am blessed to have her. So that’s how it all came together.”
Baby Tate, who is known for her vibrant sound and genre-blending music, is the daughter of famed superstar Dionne Farris, renowned for her 1995 hit “I Know.” Drawing inspiration from her mother’s illustrious career, Baby Tate emerged on the music scene with a dynamic approach that blends rap, R&B, and pop via her breakout EP After The Rain released in 2020.
Additionally, she’s delivered a number of mind-numbing freestyles which have established her as a formidable rapper. Inspired by the success of this project, she decided to showcase her vocal prowess more prominently, incorporating her singing talent into subsequent releases.
Ryan Garcia is facing intense backlash following an unhinged Twitter rant where the controversial boxer dropped the n-word repeatedly, mocked George Floyd and made other racist and bigoted comments.
Early in the morning on July 4, Garcia shared a series of bizarre posts, including one alleging he was assaulted by an unnamed Black man. “So a black man raped me and it’s okay and everyone acts like it never happened,” he wrote. Garcia also claimed, “Lil Wayne said I can say the n-word.”
He spewed hateful messages about Mexicans, Muslims, Christians and other groups and ranted about Black people eating babies. He also weighed in on the Israel-Palestine conflict while making disparaging remarks.
Furthermore, Garcia hosted a series of X Spaces conversations, including one titled “George Floyd is a b####.”
At one point during the chat, Garcia stated, “Let’s go bring George Floyd back to life and kill that n##### again.”
During another chat he named, “Christians are gay,” Garcia used the n-word with the hard “r.”
“This is why I said all the Black people who were defending Ryan Garcia have little to no understanding of racial politics. Dude is making a fool out of yall in real time,” one person responded.
This is why I said all the Black people who were defending Ryan Garcia have little to no understanding of racial politics.
During a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Ryan Garica’s father urged him to get therapy. “I haven’t spoken to Ryan in a long time,” he said. He speaks to his mother more than me. But it’s okay, he’ll call me when he wants to. I would love for him to get some type of therapy when it comes to his drinking. I’m being real. He says he can control it. I hope he can. But if he doesn’t – get that therapy so he can stop.”
However, Garcia insisted he doesn’t drink anymore and said his father “doesn’t know what he is talking about.”
Trouble In Barbie Land:Ice Spice Sees Huge Drop in Spotify Listeners Before Debut Album Drops
Yo, what’s good, fam? We got some interesting chatter about Ice Spice and it’s not good. The Bronx rapper is facing a surprising, scary dip in her Spotify listeners. Now, she just performed at the 2024 BET Awards and it seemed to go over well. That’s a good sign she’s still popping a bit, right?
Well…it is complicated.
So, get this: between August 2023 and June 2024, Ice Spice saw her monthly listeners drop by a jaw-dropping 67 percent, according to a recent report. That’s a whopping 31,658,575 listeners gone (temporarily at least).
She hit her peak at 47,203,544 listeners August 2023, but now, a mere month before her debut albumY2K! drops hits, she’s sitting at 15,458,480. Ouch. I’m thinking they need a new single and collaboration to bring those numbers up. I should mention that he streams seem to be going up based on something I saw myself.
Her latest single, “Phat Butt,” is kinda struggling too. (By the way, she talks directly to her haters on this song.) The solo track has racked up about 1,268,649 global streams on Spotify and a little more than 2 million streams on YoutTbe. Compared to her previous bangers, this one isn’t hitting the same.
Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj co-signs were helping at one point, but it’s clear Ice Spice’s popularity has taken a hit. None of her solo hits have broken into the Top 5. That said, “Deli” is my JAM. OK, I just sounded like a 70-year old man.
Ice Spice will be fine. Between the kids, Taylor Swift and the powers-that-be, she’s got plenty of support. She’s too big to fail as they say.
YNW Melly’s former lawyer Bradford Cohen criticized Florida prosecutors for mishandling the rapper’s murder case. Cohen reacted to an appeals court affirming a judge’s decision blocking the prosecution from cross-examining a state attorney if she’s a witness in Melly’s retrial.
“Essentially, the Broward State Attorneys Office really screwed this case up,” Cohen wrote on Instagram. “I have never seen anything like it. Literally refused to pass this case to an unconflicted state attorneys office after the defense listed one of their own state attorneys as a witness. They wanted to be able to cross examine the state attorney that was what amounted to a whistle blower and testified that a police officer lied.
The lower court ruled that the Broward State Attorney Office cannot cross examine one of their own. That means if they stay in the case, there will be no cross examination of the State Attorney that testified the lead detective lied about the service of a subpoena. The appellate court just agreed with the lower court.”
Cohen added, “A real circus over this case and mishandled from the 1st day when I was in the case. Bad investigation and even a worse trial. To think that the Broward State Attorneys Office would mishandle an important double murder case because of ego… unbelievable.”
Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, was arrested on first-degree murder charges in 2019. Prosecutors accuse him of killing his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in 2018.
The incarcerated rapper faced trial in July 2023. It ended in a mistrial.
Prosecutors sought a retrial. Jury selection began in October 2023, but the proceedings were put on hold indefinitely. Appeals and motions must be sorted out before jury selection resumes.
Melly has remained behind bars since his 2019 arrest. He faces a possible death sentence if convicted of murder.
DDG and Halle Bailey shared the first official photos of their adorable little boy Halo after keeping his face from the world for the first six months.
On Wednesday (July 3), the proud parents released photos and videos of the baby, including pictures from their recent trip to Europe.
“Halo’s first time in italy,” the singer wrote alongside photos of the happy family.
He also addressed the negative comments he and The Little Mermaid actress have received about their son. The new father is “overly protective” and explained he will do anything to protect his son, going in on the trolls in a fierce rant.
“I read a few comments and I know I got the best looking son in the entire world. Like there’s no baby out there that’s more handsome than my son,” DDG said around the 22:30 minute mark.
“But I seen a few poor broke dirty fatback b###### on Instagram talking about my son and it just it just make me so angry and mad,” he continued. “But then I have to realize that my son is richer than them. He has a more successful life.”
DDG boasted about little Halo’s privileged life before threatening the trolls in no uncertain terms.
“Make sure you keep that on the internet, cuz I’ll kill you in real life,” he said. But I don’t want to come over here and be super-duper negative. It’s just I’m very protective over my son, I’m protective over family in general. But my son I’m like overly protective, like crash out protective.”
Trae Tha Truth has peeled back additional contextual layers to reveal the meaning and ultimate motive of his upcoming album, Crowd Control.
During an exclusive interview with AllHipHop at the 2024 BET Awards, Trae Tha Truth explained how the concept of the project is indicative of more than just maintaining his post as a cross-generational rapper. In fact, the Houston lyricist said his approach to the music on the album itself is more of an ode to his ability to adapt rather than his ability to rap.
“Yeah, I have my new album Crowd Control,” Trae The Truth said. “That come out July 26. It’s a turn-up album, just summer vibes, you know. But the reason I call it Crowd Control— one is the game is more so in the festival world now. So it’s dope stuff there. And Crowd Control is also the definition of in the form of being the leader, because the slogan is ‘Control the crowd, don’t let it control you.'”
Trae Tha Truth briefly touched on his approach in his planned follow-up releases arriving after Crowd Control.
“So definitely a fun project,” he said. “Then I’m going to get back to the more lyrical music of what I know how to do.”But that and then Trae Day coming up July 19 through the 22. So everybody going to be in Houston for that, man.”
Trae Tha Truth continues to leave his mark on the Hip-Hop industry throughout his longevity, especially amid his recent string of impactful releases. In 2022, he dropped the collaborative album ABN Renegadez with Houston rap legend, Z-Ro, showcasing their enduring chemistry and addressing real-world issues.
Not to mention last year when he kept fans on their toes by releasing his “Exhale” single series highlighting his resilience and commitment to his craft. Despite being banned from Houston’s radio stations for over 15 years due to a controversial feud, Trae has successfully leveraged social media, streaming platforms, and grassroots community support to sustain his career and influence, proving that his voice can’t be silenced.
In addition to all of that, Trae Tha Truth just released the remix to J. Cole’s Might Delete Later track, “Trae Tha Truth In Ibiza,” which features his blazing new verse alongside the Dreamville MC’s lyrical handiwork.
“When we did it, if you hear me end I say, ‘Even when we fall off we don’t fall off,’ and that’s the segway as he’s getting ready for his album The Fall Off,” he explained. “Everything was calculated with that.”
Watch the interview clip above and check out the track below.
Kai Cenat and MrBeast‘s joint stream ended with a bang after his 4th of July massive fireworks haul apparently exploded in spectacular fashion.
On Wednesday (July 3), the heavyweight streamers hooked up for a collaboration where they planned to give away $250,000 to viewers. MrBeast arrived to find Cenat surrounded by piles of fireworks, noting that he had enough to “blow up your house.”
However, Cenat insisted he only had them for defense from his fellow MPG group streamers. He told MrBeast he was especially cautious of his friend Davis following a fireworks “war” last year. The hi-jinks event included Cenat targeting his friends with an RPG-style weapon and Davis throwing a firework into Kai Cenat’s room.
— Kai Mafia Updates🗽💫 (@Kaimafiaupdates) July 5, 2023
While streaming with MrBeast, Cenat warned the other AMP members, “Tomorrow if you try me, I’m crashing out.”
Then, Davis joined the stream and told MrBeast that he’s been homeless since last July 4 because Cenat destroyed all his stuff during their fireworks war.
“How about I return the favor,” he said, implying he would light the room up with the giant box he arrived with. He and Cenat then tussled over the box before Davis lit the firework.
The duo rushed out of the room before the fireworks began exploding one by one. The stream continued for a while as the room filled with smoke before the camera cut out.
DAVIS JUST LIT THOUSANDS OF FIREWORKS IN KAI CENATS ROOM AND RUINED THE MRBEAST STREAM… pic.twitter.com/2lEihnwBYF
However, after clips of the explosion circulated online, social media users soon discovered the explosion was a stunt. Kai Cenat and MrBeast streamed from a set modeled after the streamer’s room. Eagle-eyed fans pointed to the subtle differences in the room, debunking the stunt.
When Simone Amelia Jordan sat down to write her new memoir, Tell Her She’s Dreamin’, she had an epiphany. Growing up in Australia, the former content director for The Source—once considered Hip-Hop’s “Bible”—always felt uniquely alone during her formative years. But as she went through the writing process, she realized elements of her story could mirror the experiences of countless other women.
“I always felt that my experiences were so left of center and so individual,” she tells AllHipHop by Zoom. “And then when I sat down to write the book and I covered so much ground, I figured out, ‘Man, I know this is going to touch so many young women and women in so many different ways and make me feel that I’m not alone.’ We’re all more similar than we are different.”
Bullied at private school and labeled an outlier due to her Lebanese-Cypriot background, Jordan had to swim upstream to make a name for herself. But, as the title of the book suggests, she was able to manifest her dream of not only making the move from Down Under to the Big Apple but also working for a Hip-Hop magazine and interviewing many of her rap heroes.
Along the way, she tapped into her challenging childhood years and used them as fuel. In vibrant detail, Jordan recalled one specific incident in which she was caught shoplifting as a teen. Her mother, needless to say, was furious.
“I know we’re not supposed to say this, but my mother beat the s### out of me after that,” she says with a laugh. “I had gotten a scholarship to a private school, and I saw these all these girls with things my mother couldn’t afford. I didn’t want to ask her for money she didn’t have, so that led to my shoplifting career. That was my basically only criminal activity, and I went down in a blaze of glory.”
In hindsight, she was insulted by the police officers who caught her. She continues, “With the other part of the book, I’m chasing this Lebanese identity culturally because I’m not full Lebanese; I wanted to be more Arab. I wanted to be viewed as a person of color in Hip-Hop. So, when the police arrested me and said, ‘I bet you’re Lebanese,’ I was like, ‘Yes.’ I was so proud. But then looking back, I’m like, ‘Wait a minute, that wasn’t a nice thing for them to say.”
Tell Her She’s Dreamin’ is chock full of charming childhood anecdotes and the hard-won lessons Jordan learned throughout her journalism career. But it also digs deep into some of the challenges she faced as a woman in Hip-Hop. She was well aware of the potential not to be taken seriously as a journalist due to her gender.
“I would do everything in my power not to be seen as a flirt when I interviewed rappers on camera,” she remembers. “But I would still get all of these comments on my YouTube videos like, ‘She wants to bang Rick Ross and all this insane stuff. I had to highlight a couple of negative experiences because it’s part of my story. I wanted young female readers to hopefully take that information in and maybe remember it when they need to, but I also wanted to balance that out with the majority of experiences that I’ve had in my career have been overwhelmingly positive.”
And Jordan knows she’s lucky. From interviewing Rihanna and Aaliyah to Nicki Minaj and Kendrick Lamar, she’s enjoyed a career most only dream of (no pun intended). Making the move to New York City in 2006 afforded her the kind of opportunities she wished for as a kid.
“I have wanted to be a Hip-Hop journalist since I was a child, which you would have read in the book,” she says. “I knew that I was living in a country where that wasn’t a job—there was no Hip-Hop journalist to speak of in Australia in the city of Sydney. I had to buy TheSource and Vibe at 13 years old for $20-something each. That’s how much they were due to shipping. I spent all the money I had, any pocket money I could make, to buy these magazines that I thought were my only connection to this art form that I loved and connected with so much.
“So I always had this innate sense of, ‘This is what I was meant to do,’ and I worked hard. I was very clear on that goal, even though it was an insane goal to have at the time. But nothing ever felt insane to me. When you’re young, you’re fearless.”
She continues, “As I say in the beginning of the book, my grandmother, who helped raise me with my mother, was a workaholic and worked multiple jobs while raising seven kids on her own. And my mother was a dreamer who didn’t like work so much, but she had these big plans and wanted to join the circus and was more creative. I am the product of both of them. So I had the dreams and then I had the work ethic to make them reality, which I guess is the magic secret recipe.”
But Jordan’s dream of being content director at The Source was cut drastically short. After one year at the helm, she was forced to vacate her position and move home in 2016. Her Crohn’s disease had flared up and she was in dire need of rest and recovery. Needless to say, she was gutted.
“It was like it was the end of the world,” she says with a sigh. “I had busted my ass for 10 years in New York and for years before that in Australia, and I felt like I had finally gotten a role that had some visibility, where I could flourish and really kind of rise to the occasion. That was ripped away from me because of this illness that had gotten so bad because the hard work I had put in and the stress I put myself under to get to that role.
“From the minute I landed in Australia, I feel like I was depressed for a very long time because I felt like I had this dream robbed. It took me a long time to understand that you have to just get back up again and keep fighting. But I didn’t listen Hip-Hop music for at least two to three years after I left. I just withdrew from music because it was too painful. And as I say in the book, my now-husband would say, ‘Let’s talk about the Joe Budden Podcast or let’s debate about what’s going on,’ and I would get mad. I was in the mix, now I’m just a spectator and it was so painful. That was an extremely tough time.”
To add insult to injury, the same day Jordan had to quit The Source, she was told she was approved for an O-1 visa that would allow her to stay in the United States for a few more years and then she’d be able to apply for a green card. While the news was devastating, the tradeoff was Jordan met her husband, had a daughter and got to be with her beloved grandmother before she passed away. Now, Jordan does consultancy for non-profit organizations, she’s plotting an essay collection and working on launching The Dream Collective, a networking and mentoring series for diverse women in the arts and entertainment.
She’s still living the dream.
“If you’re a dream chaser, that never leaves you,” she says. “No matter how much you think it does, that’s just this innate hunger for more. There was a period when I first got home where I felt like, ‘This is it for me. I have to hang up my jersey, my career is done.’ But the more that the smoke cleared and I settled down in other parts of my life, it became very clear to me that I’m always going to be a storyteller. I’m always going to be an advocate for the power of Hip-Hop to change lives.”
Her next dream? If the book ever makes it to the big screen, Jordan hopes Ava DuVernay will be behind it. “Vision board, s###!” she says.
Tell Her She’s Dreamin’ is currently available for in the U.S. Find it here (and don’t stop dreamin’).
Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation in New York.
Sources revealed that a federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York is hearing evidence as part of the investigation into the rapper.
The nature of the probe has not been disclosed.
The official also confirmed that Combs, 54, and his legal team were formally notified of the grand jury last week.
According to NBC News, there is no indication that charges are imminent.
The report comes three months after the musician’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal agents.
The “I’ll Be Missing You” hitmaker has been accused of sexual misconduct in several lawsuits since November.
The latest complaint was filed on Wednesday by a former adult film star who is suing him for alleged sexual trafficking.
Adria English claims Combs forced her to have sex with guests at his parties in the 2000s.
The rapper’s lawyer Jonathan Davis once again denied the allegations, saying in a statement, “No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone.”
He continued, “We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason and without any proof. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail against these and other baseless claims in court.”
The Hip-Hop star’s downfall began when his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura accused him of rape and domestic violence in November 2023.
He denied the allegations via his lawyer and they settled her lawsuit days later.
However, in May, a video surfaced showing Combs punching and kicking Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016.
Combs subsequently apologised for his “inexcusable” behaviour, saying in a social media clip that he was “disgusted” by his actions.
Kendrick Lamar is giving fans a first glimpse of his upcoming “Not Like Us” video, ramping up the excitement for the release.
While scenes from K. Dot’s Compton video shoot were plastered across social media, the new images are more direct jabs at the song’s target, Drake.
During their beef, the Canadian superstar alleged that Lamar’s children were not his and were fathered by Lamar’s manager, Dave Free. He also accused him of abusing his fiancée Whitney Alford and claimed Lamar was estranged from his family.
However, the new images include one photo of Lamar alongside Alford and their two children.
Another photo gaining traction features Kendrick Lamar striking an owl piñata with another dig at Drake OVO brand in the disclaimer. “No OVOHoes were harmed in the making of this video.”
While Kendrick Lamar is yet to share a release date for the “Not like Us” visuals, the new images only served to heighten the anticipation.
Meanwhile, although the battle has ended, its impact continues, as do the opinions. LL Cool J is the latest to address the clash, saying the feud did a lot for Hip-Hop.
“Kendrick won the battle. I mean, come on. That’s obvious,” he said during an appearance on Hot 97. “I like Drake. I love his music,” he added but said taking on K. Dot “might have been a bad choice.”
“I respect both of them,” he explained. “It was great for Hip Hop culture, don’t get it twisted. Both of their names will be etched in history because of it. Even us just talking about it now is etching it into history.”
Over the past two decades, Diddy has diversified his business ventures into various lifestyle categories -not just music. That was smart because he lost a lot after Biggie died. But he delved into fashion with Sean John, great-smelling fragrance lines, spirits and alcohol with Diageo (Cîroc vodka still hits), and even the Revolt TV network. Towards 2020, his earnings before taxes and fees approached a billion dollars.
In 2019, Forbes estimated Diddy’s wealth at $740 million, but Diddy and his team swore up and down he had achieved billionaire status. Now, they are saying that no documentation was provided to support this assertion. So, what did Diddy and them do? I have not confirmed this, but formerForbes editor Zack O’Malley, wrote a piece that said Diddy has hit that Billi-status. This was on a BLOG. I guess they found a way to proclaim that status that Jay-Z hit years, by any means necessary. NOW, Forbes conservatively estimates his net worth at $400 million.
Diddy currently faces significant legal challenges and it seems like he is losing money in droves. With serious civil cases against him and a potential federal investigation into human trafficking, his freedom and fortune are under existential threat. I think the R.I.C.O. is on the way, but we shall see. He’s either selling the property because he’s terrorized by the raid or trying to make money for his legal defense.
A former adult film star joined the long list of women who’ve sued Diddy over the past nine months. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Adria English a.k.a. Omunique filed a sex trafficking lawsuit against the embattled mogul.
English accused Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, of grooming her into sex trafficking. She allegedly ended up in the Bad Boy Records founder’s orbit after her boyfriend auditioned for a Sean John modeling job around 2004.
The plaintiff’s boyfriend and another model were allegedly told they needed to perform oral sex on Diddy to get the gig. English’s boyfriend refused but received an alternative offer: get his girlfriend to work as a go-go dancer for Diddy’s white party in the Hamptons.
English and her boyfriend accepted the deal. She worked the party, which led to her doing more gigs for Diddy. English said she often had to drink alcohol laced with narcotics and was coerced into having sex with guests at his parties.
The plaintiff was allegedly forced to have sex with famed jeweler Jacob Arabov, better known as Jacob the Jeweler, at the behest of Diddy. English received a $1,000 bonus for the deed. Diddy congratulated her for following his orders, per the lawsuit.
English said she was “passed off” to Diddy’s guests and sexually assaulted at his parties. The alleged victim stopped working for him in 2009. She believed he followed through on his threats to blackball her and her boyfriend.
Diddy is already under federal investigation for sex trafficking. Investigators impaneled a grand jury, which could lead to an indictment.
Homeland Security raided Diddy’s Los Angeles and Miami mansion as part of the investigation in March. Months after the raid, the disgraced executive wanted to ditch his Los Angeles home. He reportedly hoped to sell it for roughly $70 million.
Diddy’s plethora of legal issues started when Cassie Ventura sued him for rape and years of abuse in November 2023. He quickly settled the case out of court, but more accusers pursued lawsuits in subsequent weeks and months.
DJ Miss Milan, the DJ of Top Dawg Entertainment artist Doechii, called out Delta Air Lines for an employee’s alleged theft on Wednesday (July 3). The DJ said a Delta worker broke into her luggage and stole her vibrator.
“By the way @Delta one of your nasty employees decided to go in my bag and take my vibrator!” she wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Absolutely disgusted. I know for a fact it was stolen because I had a lock on my bag and that lock was missing. I checked my bag & I noticed the vibrator was missing. Extremely gross!”
By the way @Delta one of your nasty employees decided to go in my bag and take my vibrator! Absolutely disgusted. I know for a fact it was stolen because I had a lock on my bag and that lock was missing. I checked my bag & I noticed the vibrator was missing. Extremely gross! https://t.co/PRvpLJ4Z2K
DJ Miss Milan mentioned a Delta employee breaking her lock and digging through her bag on Saturday (June 29).
“I really wanna know why @delta went in my luggage and took my lock too,” she wrote.
Days later, Doechii’s DJ was still shocked by the brazen invasion of privacy and theft. She questioned the employee’s mindset.
“I came home to be DJ Miss Nasty and realize that s### was not in my bag like wtf?!” she wrote. “Lock gone and so is my toy like wow lmao how fucky can you really be???! You gonna use it at work?! wtf.”
I came home to be DJ Miss Nasty and realize that s### was not in my bag like wtf?! Lock gone and so is my toy like wow lmao how fucky can you really be???! You gonna use it at work?! wtf
DJ Miss Milan’s poor experience with Delta occurred a few months after Doechii clashed with Azealia Banks on social media. Banks called Doechii a “wannabe,” which elicited a response from the TDE rapper/singer.
“The first time you came for me I let it slide outta respect for my elders,’ Doechii wrote. “It’s not my fault you sellin bussy soap and I’m sellin platinum records. Leave me alone PLEASE.”
Doechii dropped a new single titled “Rocket” in June. She partnered with Sprite for the song’s music video.
Kanye West allegedly won’t pay or speak to a lawyer representing him in an assault and battery lawsuit. According to MyNewsLA, attorney Brian Brumfield asked Los Angeles County Judge Theresa Traber to be removed from Ye’s case on Monday (July 1).
“Defendant … will not speak to counsel and defendant refuses to pay counsel as well,” the lawyer wrote in a court filing.
An autograph seeker named Justin Poplawski sued Kanye for assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and loss of consortium in January 2024. Kanye allegedly punched the plaintiff in January 2022.
Authorities investigated the incident. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against Kanye.
“Regarding the incident involving Kanye West that took place January 13, 2022, after a thorough and careful review of all the evidence, our office is declining to file based on no reasonable likelihood of conviction,” a spokesperson said in August 2022.
Kanye avoided charges despite admitting he hit the plaintiff in an interview. Ye said the victim was trying to make money off his autograph.
“It was 3 a.m. in front of the [Soho] Warehouse,” he explained. “I’m saying, ‘You don’t know what I’m dealing with right now.’ I just finished these two songs. I came from the studio. And this dude, he just had this real attitude like, ‘What you gonna do? And see that?’ I’ma just tell you – that blue COVID-19 mask ain’t stop that knockout.”
Poplawski sought undisclosed damages in his lawsuit. Ye denied any wrongdoing, claiming he was “justified in doing any and/or all of the acts alleged in the complaint.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs decided to sell one of his mansions raided by Homeland Security. According to TMZ, the disgraced mogul sought roughly $70 million for his home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The Bad Boy Records founder bought the mansion for $40 million in 2024. He reportedly wanted to sell it off-market and leave Los Angeles.
Homeland Security raided Diddy’s Los Angeles and Miami mansions in March. The feds targeted his lavish residences as part of a sex trafficking investigation. Diddy’s lawyer Aaron Dyer condemned the raids.
“There was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences,” Dyer said. “There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated. Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.”
He continued, “This unprecedented ambush — paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits. There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”
Diddy faced a criminal investigation in addition to multiple civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault, among other allegations. His public downfall began when his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura sued him for rape and years of abuse in November 2023. More women and a producer named Lil Rod filed lawsuits after Diddy settled with Cassie out of court.
The feds impaneled a grand jury in their investigation of Diddy. The move paved the way for a possible indictment.
Taraji P. Henson has responded to TikTok food critic Keith Lee after he shared his reaction to the viral mishap at last weekend’s BET Awards.
Lee and his wife were sitting front row during the ceremony when host Taraji confused him with another social media influencer. A clip of the awkward encounter was shared wildly online and Lee spoke out to defend Henson, blaming BET for “extremely rushed” production.
However, Henson has come forward claiming that Lee was actually sat in the wrong seat. She also said the mishap hurt his ego and he should just move on.
“Life really is too short for this behavior,” the actress wrote in the morningjuiceboxtv comment section. He wasn’t in his seat️. They give celebrity assigned seats!”
Furthermore, Henson said she practised “all day,” despite Lee claiming the segment felt “unprepared and unprofessional.”
She continued, “I rehearsed all damn day to go hit my mark and that young man wasn’t in his seat so HE MISSED HIS MOMENT! His ego is hurt. He will be fine. I cleaned it up at the end of the show. No love lost here. #GodBless”
Henson was commenting on a since-deleted TikTok Lee shared after the BET Awards. In the video, Lee drops the rose Henson handed him during the segment.
“Our name will be known in every room its supposed to be, when it’s supposed to be, how it’s supposed, with no confusion,” he captioned the video.
It’s unlikely Henson saw Lee’s follow-up video, explaining why he discarded the rose.
“I didn’t think Taraji had any ill will or any ill intentions behind the situation. The situation happened the way it did. It is what it is. I made a video last night where I had the rose that was given to me in my hand, and I let it fall on the floor,” he explained.
“The reason I did this had nothing to do with Taraji P. Henson,” Lee added. “The reason I dropped it on the floor is that I wholeheartedly believe that wasn’t my rose. That wasn’t my moment. It was given to me, but it wasn’t mine. And I always say I don’t want nothing that ain’t mine. I want what’s meant for me. Nothing less. Nothing more.”
