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Judge Joe Brown Says He Will Sue If People Say He Sexually Assaulted Sheryl Lee Ralph

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Judge Joe Brown, a tough-talking television judge that holds the honor of being the first African American person to preside over a long-running courtroom series, wants everyone to know he never sexually assaulted actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. He promises he will sue anyone who publicly names him as the person she spoke about in a recent interview with Angela Yee.

Lee Ralph said during a clip of the interview from the “Way Up” show now surfacing on the internet, “I could tell you another time this was a famous TV judge, not Judge Mathis, I love him … He’s a great man … not him …  another one.”

“I’m at a very public place …  I had my suit on. I was handling my business for the television show I was on at that time. He and I were on the same network,” she recalled. “This man walked in, grabbed me by the back of my neck, turned me around, and rammed his nasty tongue down my throat.”

She said she was outraged, claiming everyone from the network saw it.

Lee Ralph said she called Marc H. Moriel, the former mayor of New Orleans and current President of the National Urban League, to ask him for support. But she did not leave a name.

The public named it for her alleging that the mystery judge was Judge Joe Brown.

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The syndicated O.G., who before he retired was only second to Judge Judy as the longest-running judge show on air, quickly denied being the man in question. He also said no one should play with his name either.

“This is a warning. I might bring in my legal crew and proceed for defamation of character,” he said. “You see when they put my face next to hers and they start doing that little stuff there, that becomes innuendo.”

Adding, “that’s very destructive to my reputation.”

According to Brown, he has a “long track record of ensuring that women get justice,” and has spent “the last half-century protecting womanhood and promoting manhood.”

Fans hit the comment section of The Neighborhood Talk’s Instagram post saying, “A hit dog” I mean yeah, they been hitting him on Twitter since it came out. Why we acting like the assumption wasn’t made🙄.”Another person said, giving the judge the benefit of a doubt, “Y’all acting dense like some people have addressed, he’s not a hit dog hollering that man is being accused of something serious with facts or proof from the horse’s mouth. Y’all are the problem and then y’all act dumb and even dumber when proven wrong.”

CeeLo Addresses Criticism Following Horse Mishap At Shawty Lo’s Birthday Party

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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CeeLo Green went viral earlier this week after he attempted to make a grand entrance at Shawty Lo’s birthday party. Riding in on a horse, the Goodie Mob legend was all smiles until the animal got spooked and fell to the floor, simultaneously launching CeeLo into the air.

While Twitter erupted with memes and jokes, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) wasn’t amused. The organization criticized the move and found it harmful to the animal. On Friday (March 23), CeeLo addressed the mishap on his Instagram account and promised he didn’t intend any malice.

“Yoooo so listen, y’all know me right?” he began. “Y’all know I’m off the chain are you really that surprised? #lol about the other night…I felt like it could be fun and funny to make a grand entrance on this beautiful animal for a very special occasion in our city of #atlanta, birthday party/ celebration of life for our deceased beloved, Shawty Lo.

” FYI I love animals of all kinds. I actually live on a ranch) I was with friends and family who all know my sense of humor. That’s how I show #love. We went through all the proper channels to make that happen with no ill intent towards the animal. It should’ve been short and sweet but some malfunctions happened and it is what it is but know that I’m ok and yes the horse is ok as well. I’ll chalk it up as another day at the office being…..me. Thank you to all of the fans and supporters for your love and concern. Long live LO.”

Check out his post below, which cleverly uses America’s “Horse With No Name” for background music.

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Hulu & Spotify Celebrate “RapCaviar Presents”

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Spotify and Hulu recently hosted a celebration for the highly-anticipated original docuseries “RapCaviar Presents” in at Ysabel in West Hollywood. 

The series chronicles some of today’s most provocative issues through stories of the Hip-Hop visionaries currently ruling the charts and influencing our culture. 

The series serves as an extension of Spotify’s flagship Hip-Hop playlist, RapCaviar, and features conversations with some of Hip-Hop’s brightest stars and chart toppers, including Fivio Foreign, City Girls, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Tyler, The Creator, Polo G, Roddy Ricch, Coi Leray, and more. 

Attendees were treated to great vibes courtesy of DJ Domo and special Remy Martin cocktails. 

Notable guests included Coi Leray, Fivio Foreign, Ty Dolla $ign, Saweetie, Coco Jones, Mustard, Freddie Gibbs, Loui Paso, 24KGoldn, Alfredo Flores, Karam Gill, Quan Lateef-Hill, Executive Producer Carl Cherry, Salem Mitchell and more. 

All six episodes will be available on Hulu on March 30. 

John Cena Explains How Freestyling Hip-Hop Lyrics Helped Him Become A WWE Superstar

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WWE superstar John Cena really loves Hip-Hop.

In an interview with Andrew Santino on the “Whiskey Ginger w/ Andrew Santino,” he revealed not only does he know bar-for-bar Lloyd Banks songs, but that rapping, a skill he used to get bullied for as a teen, saved his job with the largest wrestling company in the world.

During his early days of wrestling, he didn’t click with the audience and was on the road to being fired. He said while participating in a bus tour overseas with other new guys, he was in the back of the bus freestyling. Busting a rhyme for his friends changed the trajectory of his career.

“In the front of the bus was Stephanie McMahon and she was head of the writing team at the time,” he recalled. “She was like ‘How did you remember all that?’ and I kind of explained to her the concept of freestyle.”

She told him to make up something about her on the spot and after he ripped it, she asked him if he would be open to putting it into his routine and debuting it on the Halloween episode of Smackdown that year.

Ironically, though he practiced freestyling every day in high school and in college, sharpening his sword in a major way, growing up he was bullied for loving the culture.

He revealed to the host, “I got bullied for listening to Hip-Hop music growing up in West Newbury MA.”

His town, according to him, only had 1,200 people.

“It was all jeans and Rock N’ Roll,” he explained. “Like hair bands and metal. And in the late 80s, early 90s, I loved Hip-Hop.”

“I would dress like Kid ‘N Play … House Party style with rayon polka dots … wingtip shoes, you name it,” he proudly proclaimed, before adding he also rocked his pants like the So So Def group, Kriss Kross.

“I got harassed and beat up every day,” he shared on the podcast.

Though mild-mannered and even-toned, Cena does the beating up now— and surprisingly the culture that he used to be mocked over is the number one culture in the world.

SIGNS: The Robots Are Taking Over! AI Lawyer Reps Suspect!

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Rumors
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AI is all the rage at this point in our lives. I find it a bit scary that art, music, jobs and more are now being taken over. Right now, an AI could do what I am doing. That sucks! Personally, I draw the line at doctors and lawyers! And guess what’s next? The first AI-powered robot was slated to represent a defendant in an upcoming court case. Check out what I found on IG.

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However, I did a bit of research and found out that the situation has been scrapped.

A “robot” lawyer powered by artificial intelligence was set to be the first of its kind to help a defendant fight a traffic ticket in court next month. But the experiment has been scrapped after “State Bar prosecutors” threatened the man behind the company that created the chatbot with prison time. 

Joshua Browder, CEO of DoNotPay, on Wednesday tweeted that his company “is postponing our court case and sticking to consumer rights.”

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Never fear! The future is on the way. The CBS report revealed that this technology has already been helping in other legal cases. Joshua Browder has stated that his invention has already helped with refunds for in-flight Wifi that didn’t work, lowering bills and fighting parking tickets. I think I need this dudes to help me! There’s a warrant out for me for unpaid tickets. Lucky for me, I no longer leave the house since the pandemic.

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Troy Ave Drops “Dear Hater I Won” Diss Track Following Taxstone’s Guilty Verdict

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It was only a matter of time. Hours after Taxstone was found guilty in the 2016 killing of Troy Ave’s bodyguard Ronald McPhatter, the rapper responded—with a diss track. On Thursday (March 23), Troy Ave released “Dear Hater I Won (Taxstone Found Guilty),” which finds him questioning the podcaster’s street credibility.

The song kicks off with clips of commentators talking about a letter Taxstone wrote to the judge, decimating Troy Ave’s character. “Since you n-ggas like writing letters, here go one,” he raps. “Dear hater, I won/I’ma boss, you a bum.”

Simultaneously, Troy Ave defends his actions that night at Irving Plaza, maintaining he acted in self-defense. He continues, “Got attempted murder ’cause I took the gun from him and bust back/This ain’t no made up raps, I’m paraphrasing the facts/I’m the king of the underground, you just a underground rat.”

Taxstone was convicted of second-degree murder and will be sentenced next month for what District Attorney Alvin Bragg called a “tragic and deadly confrontation in a packed New York City music venue.”

In exchange for his testimony, prosecutors reportedly promised Troy Ave a one-year prison sentence, including time served.

Troy Ave bragged about testifying against his former adversary last week. As he wrote on Instagram: “To all my real ones that been riding with & for me, today is the day I finally get to clear my name. It’s been almost 7 years since I lost one of my closest friends #RIPBANGA. 7 years of a narrative about it being my fault, 7 years of my character being assassinated all the while trying to defend myself without saying much! I took it all on the chin, never complained about the stress even tho I felt it. Never complained about the pain even tho it hurt! Never shed a tear even tho my heart was crying!”

He added: “At my weakest points I drew strength from GOD! Drew strength from my children & drew strength from y’all. But today … ya boi is strong! Today is our day! We in court & the facts will speak louder than any words! It’s time to get this false narrative off my name and dark cloud off my head.”

Damon Dash Ordered To Fork Over Tax Returns As Filmmaker Tries To Collect $800K Judgment

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Damon Dash is facing yet another legal battle, this time involving his tax returns for 2021 and 2022. 

Filmmaker Josh Webber, who has already won a lawsuit against Dash over the movie “Dear Frank,” has filed a motion for him to turn over his tax records as a request for sanctions against the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder.

According to documents obtained by AllHipHop.com, a judge has ordered Damon Dash to turn over his financial records Webber, which could reveal the extent of his assets and sources of income. 

The documents could also shed light on Dash’s business dealings and reveal potential conflicts of interest.

In the original lawsuit, filed in 2019, Webber and Muddy Water Pictures claimed they had hired Dash to co-direct a movie called “Dear Frank” in 2016 but fired him two years later for allegedly being high on set.

But Dash was accused of trying to promote himself as a producer for the “Dear Frank” motion picture after he was removed from the project. They claimed that Dash even changed the film’s title to “The List.” 

In March of 2022, Webber and Muddy Water Pictures won the case, and the jury awarded Muddy Water Pictures $30,000 for copyright infringement and $125,000 in punitive damages. 

Webber won $400,000 in compensatory damages for defamation and $250,000 in punitive damages. Dash was ordered to pay a total of $805,000 to the plaintiffs.

Despite the legal defeat, Dash posted about the case on his verified Instagram page, saying, “You have to lose some battles to win a war… stay tuned #fatliars #youllneverbeme. Don’t ever say you Directed MY movie.”

Dash failed to respond to debtor interrogatory discovery in December 2022, and in January 2023, he did not produce the requested tax returns. He also missed another date in February 2023. 

Outstanding judgments over $800,000 remain due in the original lawsuit.

Hip-Hop Stands With Survivors Protests Universal Hip-Hop Museum; Calls For Director’s Resignation

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In a call for accountability in the Hip-Hop community, a group of advocates, sexual abuse survivors, professionals, activists, and parents demand the end of taxpayer funding for the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx. 

The reason? 

Continued affiliation with accused pedophile Afrika Bambaataa and his Universal Zulu Nation. 

The group behind the call, Hip Hop Stands With Survivors, has sent an extensive report to the museum’s attorney and Mayor Eric Adams’ administration detailing numerous conflicts of interest and undue influence exerted by Bambataa and the Zulu Nation over the museum’s director, Rocky Bucano.

They argue that unresolved ties to Afrika Bambaataa and his Universal Zulu Nation create an unsafe environment and undermine the museum’s integrity. Bambaataa and the Universal Zulu Nation are entangled in a child sex trafficking lawsuit filed in 2021. 

Despite the ongoing case, Hip Hop Stands With Survivors says the UHHM has yet to sever ties with Bambaataa or the Universal Zulu Nation publicly. 

Critics argue that this decision puts children at risk and perpetuates a culture of silence.

Leila Wills, a journalist covering the Bambaataa story, expressed concern that the Universal Hip Hop Museum might be “signaling pedophiles” through its name, language, and affiliations. 

“We also believe that pedophiles will understand this signaling to mean they will find safety in corporate silence and a new hunting ground for child victims,” Wills added.

She warned that “if one child is harmed at the museum, it will be because the UHHM board and the City of New York failed to act after receiving our report.”

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According to a statement on the UHHM’s official website, the non-profit said the word “Universal” has nothing to do with Bambaataa or the Zulu Nation. 

“The Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) is making this statement to clarify the use of the adjective ‘universal’ in its name. As used in the organization’s name, Universal Hip Hop Museum, ‘Universal’ refers to the recognition of the global impact, the ethnically and culturally diverse nature, and the impact of Hip Hop over the past almost 50 years since its inception. 

“The Universal Hip Hop Museum has no corporate or organizational relationships with any organizations with ‘Universal’ in their names. The UHHM is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and has no corporate or organizational relationships with Universal Records, Universal Pictures, the Universal Zulu Nation, or any other such named organization,” the UHHM explained. 

Despite the controversy, neither Mayor Adams’ administration nor the museum has responded to the 30-page report. 

Hip Hop Stands With Survivors is demanding the resignation of UHHM executive director Rocky Bucano and an end to taxpayer funding for the institution, which has received almost $30 million in public funding.

The group has planned a protest at New York’s City Hall on March 27, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at New York’s City Hall, 260 Broadway in Manhattan.

6ix9ne’s Baby Mama Reacts To Brutal Florida Gym Assault

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6ix9ine was sent to the hospital earlier this week after he was brutally assaulted at a South Florida gym. Although he’s taking it all in stride—offering to fight his attackers for $10,000—the mother of his child isn’t impressed. TMZ spoke to a rep for Sara Molina, who’s primarily raising their 7-year-old daughter, and she said it was “embarrassing” for her. She added it’s been “sad to see” and “hopes he gets the help he needs.” She also pointed out another embarrassing altercation at a recent baseball game where he got kicked out for being intoxicated. Overall, she said her daughter will be just fine whether he’s in her life or not. But she does hope he’ll consider having security with him everywhere he goes moving forward.

While 6ix9ine’s brutal beatdown became internet fodder for many, he found support from people such as Wack 100. As he wrote on Instagram, “It’s unfortunate what happened to 6ix9ine. He’s a good guy. Life is full of lessons. This isn’t about his so called street situation. This is about decision making on both sides. The ones who filmed and posted themselves will remember this day for years to come. And 69 will now know he has to move accordingly.”

He added in the caption: “They did him like this for Snitching , then turned around and Snitched on themselves … Clout is the New Crack. @6ix9ine I wish you a speedy recovery.”

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Attorney Lance Lazzaro said the controversial rapper was at an LA Fitness on Tuesday night (March 21) when he was ambushed by several men.

Employees heard the commotion and immediately notified the manager who then called 9-1-1. Police and EMS arrived on the scene and found 6ix9ine bloodied, swollen and bruised. He was then loaded into the ambulance and taken away.

Photos of the aftermath show 6ix9ine with dried blood on his face and a black-and-blue eye. He also suffered injuries to his jaw, ribs and back.

What Famous TV Judge Assaulted Sheryl Lee Ralph?

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ILLSEED UPDATE!

Judge Joe Brown has denied he is the judge! Is this a case of “hit dog holla” or are the rumors legit? There are numerous judges on TV, including Judge Mathis.

Sheryl Lee Ralph has claimed she was sexually assaulted by a “famous TV judge.”

The “Abbott Elementary” actress revealed on the “Way Up With Angela Yee” podcast earlier this week that the TV judge “rammed” his tongue “down (her) throat” at a work event many years ago.

“I’m at a very public place. I was suited. I was handling my business for the television show I was on at that time. He and I were on the same network,” she recalled. “This man walked in, grabbed me by the back of my neck, turned me around and rammed his nasty-a*s tongue down my throat. And everybody at the network saw it.”

The 66-year-old did not divulge the name of the judge, however, she clarified that it was not Judge Greg Mathis.

Sheryl called former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial, who was in office from 1994 to 2002, over the incident and he asked if she wanted him to report it to the police but somebody at the TV network urged her to stay quiet.

“They did not want any bad press around their show and did not care what had just happened to me,” Sheryl added. “They saw what happened! ‘It’s not that bad, is it?’ ‘Please don’t say anything, we don’t need the bad press, it’s a brand-new show.'”

The “Dreamgirls” star alleged that men have touched her inappropriately without her consent on three occasions. She confronted a man who “put his hands on my body, in front of (people)” many years later when they were seated across from each other at a dinner.

“Do you want to know what was the shocking part?” she shared. “Everybody around the table was appalled that I would stand up for myself. They told me that I should be ashamed of myself, and why would I even bring that up, and at the dinner table.”

Since the report, the internet has run wild with speculation about who this TV judge might be and others dragged her for waiting so long to come forward.

Take a look at some of the tweets.

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GrandMixer DXT To Be Honored By NAMM With Hip-Hop Innovator Award

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The National Association of Music Merchants will be honoring a Hip-Hop pioneer, one who contributed significantly to the art of deejaying.

According to an announcement, on Thursday, April 13, during the TEC Experience at The 2023 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, GrandMixer DXT will receive the Hip-Hop Innovator Award.

Known as the world’s first “Turntablist,” DXT taught the world that the turntable is a musical instrument. This acknowledgment comes as the world celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop culture.

DXT said he is honored to be saluted by the group.

He said, [I am] “honored to be recognized for this contribution to the arts as the latest model of the ancestors that came before [me].”

One of innovations that took his craft to the next level was his participation on Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit,” a Grammy-winning song that blended pop music, funk, R&B and Hip-Hop in the 80s.

“DXT is at the foundation of turntable performance and innovation. His early works laid the foundation for the art form and collaboration. They were influential in forwarding DJ culture and technology, influencing others who came after him, such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Q-bert, Mixmaster Mike, and countless others chronicled in the documentary Scratch,” TEC Committee members Tony Baraz and OP! Miller said.

In addition to honoring DXT, NAMM will host a one-hour session with Public Enemy’s Chuck D.

This session, the “Chuck D on Hip Hop at 50,” hosted by Brian Hardgroove and presented by Black to the Future, will be Friday, April 14 from 5-6 p.m.

Mary J. Blige Turning Two Of Her Hit Songs Into Movies

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Mary J. Blige has signed up to executive produce two movies based on her songs.

Lifetime executives announced that the cable channel is developing two television movies based on Blige’s hits, “Real Love” and “Strength of a Woman.”

The singer herself will serve as an executive producer via her production company Blue Butterfly, according to Deadline.

“Real Love” and “Strength of a Woman” both star Ajiona Alexus and Da’Vinchi, with Princess Davis, Austin Anozie, Shiraine Haas, and Garfield Wilson rounding out the cast.

In “Real Love,” 18-year-old Kendra (played by Alexus) attends a college in North Carolina on a scholarship, where she is paired with Ben (Da’Vinchi) in a photography class and falls for him.

In “Strength of a Woman,” which is set 15 years later, Kendra is a successful photographer in a failed marriage with another man when Ben unexpectedly comes back into her life.

Camrus Johnson will direct “Real Love” with a script from Sonja Warfield and Rachel Ingram.

The latter also wrote the script for “Strength of a Woman,” directed by Shari Lynette Carpenter.

The movies will be released on back-to-back Saturdays beginning on June 10th.

Blige released “Real Love” as a single in 1992, and “Strength of a Woman” appeared on her 2017 album of the same name.

Keanu Reeves Talks Hip-Hop And The “Easter Eggs” In “John Wick: Chapter 4”

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Keanu Reeves, the Hollywood actor in the limelight for his role as “John Wick” in the movie franchise, recently talked about his experience shooting for “John Wick: Chapter 4.”

Speaking with AllHipHop.com during the red carpet premiere of the film in New York, Reeves talked about how he prepared for the role of John Wick.

When asked if he listened to Hip-Hop music while shooting for the movie, Reeves said, “No, I guess for John, “Chapter 4,’ I didn’t [listen to music]. I haven’t been listening to music in terms of like when I’m on the set. I haven’t actually been using music. [I’m] focusing, being in the quiet.”

Reeves also discussed the “Easter eggs” in the previous movies and if there were any in this movie.

To this, Reeves replied, “I don’t know. Sometimes people make connections that aren’t intentional. There’s some…John Wick has a particular way to reload and stuff like that, so I tried to keep that going.”

“John Wick: Chapter 4” is the fourth movie in the “John Wick” franchise directed by Chad Stahelski. It stars Keanu Reeves as John Wick alongside a talented ensemble cast, including Laurence Fishburne, Donnie Yen, Rina Sawayama, and the late Lance Reddick.

Reddick passed away on March 17th due to natural causes just days before the Los Angeles red carpet event for the movie. He was 60 years old.

At the premiere, Reeves and other stars of “John Wick: Chapter 4” wore blue ribbons to honor the late Reddick.

“John Wick: Chapter 4” is set to be an action-packed movie with thrilling sequences and an engaging storyline. The film opened in theaters on March 24th.

Drake’s “It’s All A Blur” Tour Sparks Ticketmaster Class Action Lawsuit

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Ticketmaster, one of the world’s largest concert ticket sellers, is being sued over how it priced Drake tickets for his upcoming “It’s All A Blur” tour at the Bell Centre.

LPC Avocat Inc., a Montreal law firm, filed a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster. The firm alleges the company jacked up the prices on one day for tickets to get people to pay top dollar, and then added an additional show later with the prices cut down almost half price, according to The Star.com.

A Quebec Superior Court has to approve the validity of the case for it to go to trial.

At the core of the lawsuit is a Montreal man’s purchase of two “Official Platinum” seats for the July 14th show and paying $789.54 for each ticket.

People are spending top dollar for the 29-date international concert because it will be the first time Drake and 21 Savage have toured together.  

The first controversy over the tickets came earlier in March when fans were initially told the presale tickets would run them about $70 on Cash App but were actually being sold for $200, Variety reports.

Another glitch in selling the show is 21 Savage not being able to make the Canadian dates. People suspect it is because of his immigration issues, but no real reason has been provided to fans.

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While one fan is upset that 21 Savage’s absence was not announced before she got her Canadian tickets, others have issues simply with the ticketing.

The complaint alleges, the next day after he bought the tickets, another show was added and those same seats were being sold for $439.54 per ticket.

Lawyers allege the company “intentionally misleads consumers for their own financial gain,” claiming they knew all along Drake was going to add another show and bumped up the price for the first show because fans pay more when they believe they might miss out.

“Ticketmaster unilaterally decides which tickets it advertises and sells as ‘Official Platinum’ based on a given event,” states the application for the class action.

Adding, “The result is that most, if not all, of the tickets advertised and sold as ‘Official Platinum,’ are neither ‘premium tickets’ nor ‘some of the best seats in the house’ and are, in fact, just regular tickets sold by Ticketmaster at an artificially inflated premium in bad faith.”

While Drake is at the center of the story, he is not named as a defendant.

LPC Avocat is seeking  “compensatory damages in the aggregate amount of the difference between the prices charged for ‘Official Platinum’ tickets and what their regular price ought to have been” for those who paid the higher fee for the Official Platinum seats.

The lawyers are also pushing to get punitive damages paid to those ticket buyers impacted by the alleged gouging. They hope to secure an additional $300 for their pain and suffering.

Ticketmaster nor the Canadian chart-topper has released a comment on the pending lawsuit.

Ye Loves Jewish People Again, Thanks To Jonah Hill And “21 Jump Street”

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Ye, the controversial music icon, found himself in the center of a major scandal in late 2022, after making anti-Semitic comments that led to a temporary ban on Twitter and Instagram.

Brands severed ties with him, and he was crowned “anti-Semite of the year” by leading organizations.

However, Ye recently resurfaced on Instagram, proclaiming his love for Jewish people after watching actor Jonah Hill in “21 Jump Street.”

In a heartfelt post, Ye expressed his change of heart, saying, “Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump Street made me like Jewish people again. No one should take anger against one or two individuals and transform that into hatred towards millions of innocent people. No Christian can be labeled anti-Semite knowing Jesus is a Jew. Thank you, Jonah Hill, love you.”

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Before this revelation, Ye had faced severe backlash and massive losses due to his offensive remarks.

Adidas dropped him in October 2022, ending a nine-year partnership, stating that they didn’t tolerate anti-Semitism or hate speech.

Additionally, Balenciaga, Gap, and other companies cut ties with him, causing a significant financial impact on the artist.

Ye’s anti-Semitic comments, including expressions of admiration for Hitler and Nazis, drew widespread condemnation.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center named him the “anti-Semite of the year.”

Ye’s comments on social media, particularly a post where he declared going “deathcon 3 on Jewish people,” led to an increase in anti-Semitic behavior in the United States.

The situation worsened after he sat down with journalist Piers Morgan, stating that he only wished harm on Jewish people who had done him wrong.

During an appearance on Alex Jones’ Infowars, he admitted to admiring Adolf Hitler and denied parts of the Holocaust.

Despite the controversy, Ye’s recent return to Instagram and his public apology have demonstrated a shift in his perspective.

It remains to be seen how the public, his former partners, and the Jewish community will react to this change.

JAY-Z’s Net Worth Rises To $2.5B

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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“Takes a nation of millions to hold us back, but when your boy reach a billion it’s a wrap. Roc Nation it takes a nation to stop,” rapped Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter in his “A Millie (Freestyle)” in 2008. He eventually did reach billionaire status.

Jay-Z became Hip Hop culture’s first official billionaire in 2019. In fact, the Brooklyn-raised recording artist/mogul is now a billionaire two times over, according to his profile on Forbes.

The business magazine, which tracks the finances of public figures, lists Jay-Z’s current net worth at $2.5 billion. That total makes the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder the 2,076th richest person on the planet.

Jay-Z built his fortune through his music catalog, Rocawear clothing brand, Roc Nation entertainment company, Tidal streaming service, D’Usse cognac, Armand de Brignac champagne, Marcy Venture Partners firm, and other assets.

The 53-year-old businessman became a household name thanks to dropping classic studio albums such as 1996’s Reasonable Doubt, 1998’s Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life, 2001’s The Blueprint, 2003’s The Black Album, and 2017’s 4:44.

Additionally, Jay-Z is the most-awarded Hip Hop act in the history of the Grammys with 24 wins. Plus, the emcee also known as Hov is partly responsible for introducing other superstars such as Kanye West, Rihanna, and J. Cole to the world.

Jay-Z wed fellow chart-topping musician Beyoncé Knowles in 2008. The R&B/Pop songstress reportedly has a net worth of around $450 million. Jay-Z and Beyoncé are regularly cited as one of the wealthiest self-made celebrity couples.

St. Louis Rapper Walks Into Psych Ward Covered In Blood After Allegedly Killing His Grandparents

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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A St. Louis rapper who goes by Woozy The Goat has been accused of killing his own grandparents. According to Daily Mail, the 25-year-old (real name Davionne McRoberts) was taken into custody shortly after walking into a psych ward covered in blood.

Local police had been looking for McRoberts after they discovered his grandparents Donald McRoberts, 71, and Kathy Chatman McRoberts, 58, dead in their Eames Street home on Tuesday evening (March 21). Their cause of death hasn’t been revealed.

A mere days before the suspected murders, McRoberts claimed he was “God” on Facebook and showed up at a relative’s home where he made a similar claim.

“He knocked at my door and said: ‘It’s God,'” sister Pamela McRoberts told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “He was talking about how he was God and we were all going to die. He said, ‘I’m going to rewrite the Bible’ and that it would all be revealed at the next family reunion. Once he got done pacing and crying and jumping up and down, he left. When he left my home, I called my brother. I said: “He’s not talking right.”‘

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Previous Facebook posts provide further evidence of just how disturbed McRoberts was. As he wrote in one of his statuses, “WHO WANNA DIE TODAY? Y’all don’t believe? Come show me, I’m not God.” He followed-up with, “I KNOW I KNOW, MY EARS ARE RINGING, IT’S ALMOST TIME, BUT NOT YET.”

Two days before the alleged murders, he wrote, “Hey, I really am God truly, everyone I’m trying to help you all, but I came to terms, y’all got too [sic] comfy in hell…If GOD WAS CALLING YOU WOULD YOU PICK UP? F### NO YOU ALL IGNORE ME AND IM TRYING MY HARDEST TO SHOW YOU ALL PLEASE HELP ME SHOW YOU ALL.”

McRoberts is expected to be charged with double murder.

FKi 1st Drops Off Lo-Fi Inspired Project “Sleeping With Shoes On”

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: Music
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FKi 1st has multiple plaques to his name, best known for producing mainstream records such as Post Malone’s “White Iverson,” Travis Porter “Make It Rain,” Travis Scott’s “R.I.P. Screw,” and 2 Chainz’ “Watch Out.” With music being his biggest passion, it’s safe to say 1st knows a thing or two about hit records.

Now, FKi 1st is here to prove he can rap, just as good as he can make beats. Today, he returns with his highly-anticipated new project titled Sleeping With Shoes On. The 13-track project is inspired by the desire to create a unique sound that would capture the true essence of relaxation, peace, and tranquility. Think of it as therapy, something you put on when you’re trying to unwind — almost like falling asleep with shoes still on.

The project is a collaborative effort between FKi 1st and swso, created as a result of the random rainy days in Los Angeles. The vibe was immediately apparent, as 1st diverges from his usual uptempo records to a more mellow, lo-fi Hip Hop wave… one that will definitely have the listener forgetting about their worries.

The production on the project is the main selling point, implementing live instruments including guitar, keyboard and drums, and electronic elements that accentuate the overall vibrations. We always need that go-to soundtrack when we’re cruising on that late night drive or even dipping into the bathtub, and FKi 1st does not disappoint.

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Donald Trump Supporters Say D.A. Alvin Bragg Faked Suspicious Powdery Envelope Like Jussie Smollett

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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An unremarkable Friday in Lower Manhattan quickly turned tense when a suspicious envelope addressed to District Attorney Alvin Bragg arrived at the Manhattan DA’s office mailroom, located at 80 Centre St. 

Court officials confirmed that the envelope, marked “Alvin,” had been sent via the US Postal Service and contained a suspicious white powder. The postmark indicated that the package had originated from Florida.

Upon discovering the envelope, emergency personnel was immediately alerted and dispatched to the scene to address the potential threat. 

A law enforcement source revealed that the envelope contained a note with the menacing message, “Alvin – I’ll kill you.” 

The threat was directed at DA Alvin Bragg as he deliberates over whether to proceed with an indictment against former President Donald Trump for alleged hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.

Officials at the scene carefully examined the envelope and its contents, ultimately deeming them “non-hazardous,” according to Fox News.

As a result, no evacuation orders were issued, and those in the building were able to resume their activities. Police arrived at the scene shortly after 12 p.m. to investigate the incident and collect information that might help identify the sender of the threatening package.

In the meantime, former President Trump took to Truth Social sharing an article about Bragg accompanied by an image of himself holding a baseball bat, with a frightened-looking DA Bragg raising his hand defensively. 

Trump later referred to Bragg as a “degenerate psychopath,” threatening “death & destruction” if he were to be charged with a crime.

Despite Trump’s initial claim that he would be arrested on Tuesday and his encouragement for supporters to “protest!” grand jury proceedings have since concluded for the week, and any potential indictment won’t be coming until Monday at the earliest.

In the aftermath of the suspicious package incident, some Twitter users have suggested that Bragg may have staged the threat against himself, much like the case of actor Jussie Smollett, who was convicted of fabricating a hate crime against himself in 2019 and blaming Trump supporters. 

These users are raising questions about the authenticity of the threat, speculating that it could be a ploy to garner sympathy or attention more attention to Bragg in the ongoing legal saga involving former President Trump. 

While there is no evidence to support these claims, the comparisons between the two incidents have fueled online discussions and debates about the veracity of such threats against public figures and the potential consequences of falsifying a crime.

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EXCLUSIVE: 50 Cent’s Penis Enhancement Battle Comes To A Hard Stop; Settlement Reached With Medspa

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Rapper 50 Cent recently settled a lawsuit with Angela Kogan, owner of Perfection Plastic Surgery & Medspa. 

The lawsuit was filed in September 2022 after 50 Cent accused Kogan of using a photo of him to promote her business under the false pretense that he had undergone penis enhancement surgery at her facility outside of Miami.

The situation exploded after The Shade Room posted a story titled “Penis Enhancements Are More Popular Than Ever & BBLs Are Dying Out: Cosmetic Surgery CEO Angela Kogan Speaks On It.” 

The story featured an image of 50 Cent with his arm around Kogan, along with a picture of an unknown patient with an eggplant covering his groin. 

The rapper claimed that the website had opened him up to “ridicule” by propagating the story and immediately sued Kogan, Medspa, and The Shade Room after users started reacting to the report with insults.  

According to legal documents filed by 50 Cent and his legal team, The Shade Room had committed a clear act of defamation by publishing the story and falsely implying that 50 Cent had received plastic surgery procedures from Kogan or MedSpa, including penile enhancement or other procedures described in the article.

The lawsuit caused a lot of controversy and media attention, with Kogan denying any wrongdoing and criticizing 50 Cent for pursuing legal action against her. 

She argued that the real issue was with The Shade Room, who ran a story about penis enlargement, and that she had never suggested that the rapper underwent surgery.

Kogan also revealed that she had entered into a deal with 50 Cent that allowed her to share the photo on social media in exchange for MedSpa services. However, 50 Cent believed that Kogan was to blame for any insinuation about him getting penis enlargement surgery.

Despite the legal dispute, the parties have agreed in principle to settle the lawsuit, according to documents obtained by AllHipHop.com.

The settlement terms are yet to be finalized and made public, but it marks the end of a controversial legal battle that attracted much attention from the media and the public.

50 Cent also settled his lawsuit against The Shade Room in February and forced the website to post a retraction to the story that sparked the legal dispute. 

The Shade Room agreed to remove the article and wrote:

“The Shade Room previously published an article about penis enhancements on its website and social media accounts. The article and links to the article included a picture of Curtis J. Jackson, III p/k/a 50 Cent, juxtaposed with an image of a faceless male obtaining a penile enhancement procedure, with a euphemistic eggplant emoji covering the exposed groin area. The Shade Room has since deleted that article and social media posts and wants to make it abundantly clear that 50 Cent did not have penis enhancement surgery or any other procedure to augment his genitals, and any implication to the contrary is false,” the statement read.

For 50 Cent, the settlement brings closure to a situation that he felt had damaged his reputation and caused him significant public embarrassment.