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Charlamagne Tha God Faces Lawsuit From Rape Accuser

A woman sued Charlamagne Tha God for allegedly raping her when she was 15 years old.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Jessica Reid pursued civil action against The Breakfast Club host on December 12. Reid previously accused Charlamagne Tha God of sexually assaulting her in South Carolina, which led to his arrest in 2001.

Charlamagne Tha God’s lawyer Michael Weinsten responded to the lawsuit in a statement to Radar Online, which first reported on the complaint. The attorney claimed Reid’s lawsuit is “meritless” and expressed confidence in it being dismissed.

“This is the same sexual assault claim that was fully investigated and dismissed by authorities in South Carolina more than 21 years ago,” he told Radar. “At that time, my client voluntarily submitted his DNA, and it was confirmed his DNA was not found in her rape kit. It is also the same matter that Ms. Reid tried to re-open in 2018 that the South Carolina Solicitor General declined to re-open, suggesting among other things it was ‘not ethical’ to do so.”

Charlamagne Tha God was indicted for criminal sexual conduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in 2001. He accepted a plea deal in 2002.

The radio personality pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was sentenced to three years of probation. Prosecutors offered a plea deal due to a lack of evidence and witness cooperation.

Reid, who is now 37 years old, hoped the criminal case would be re-opened. But prosecutors refused to do so, leading to her filing a lawsuit against Charlamagne Tha God.

In the lawsuit, Reid claimed her mother prevented her from cooperating with the rape investigation. The alleged victim said she wanted to move on with her life, but Charlamagne Tha God’s prominence in radio, television and other forms of media made it difficult for her to avoid emotional distress.

She accused Charlamagne of making “false and misleading statements” about the rape case on multiple platforms. She specifically cited him telling his side of the story in his book Black Privilege. Reid said his description of the incident was “wrong, hurtful and defaming.”

Reid sued Charlamagne Tha God for sexual assault, assault, battery, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress. She is seeking damages and asking the court to force Charlamagne Tha God to retract his defamatory statements.

Tory Lanez Refuses To Testify; Shooting Case Heading To Jury

Tory Lanez opted against testifying in his highly publicized shooting trial on Wednesday (December 21).

According to multiple reporters, the prosecution and the defense rested their cases after Tory Lanez informed the judge he wouldn’t testify. The defense didn’t call the Canadian rapper/singer’s driver Jaquan Smith to the stand even though he was on the defense’s witness list.

Prosecutors asked for a continuance if Smith testified, which would’ve pushed the trial past the Christmas break. Defense attorney George Mgdesyan declined to call Smith due to the proposed delay, which Tory Lanez wanted to avoid.

Closing arguments in the shooting trial began on Wednesday afternoon. Jurors will head behind closed doors to deliberate all of the evidence in the case.

Prosecutors accuse Tory Lanez of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. He was charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

The 30-year-old artist pleaded not guilty to the charges. If convicted, he faces up to 22 years and eight months in prison.

A judge denied the prosecution’s attempt to add witness tampering charges against Tory Lanez. Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyer Alex Spiro claimed multiple witnesses were “compromised” in an interview with TMZ on Monday (December 19).

Antonio Brown “Victim” Recants Allegation That He Threw A Shoe And Hit Her Ponytail; Former NFL Player Finally Emerges From His House

On Tuesday, the arrest warrant for former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was withdrawn after prosecutors in Florida decided not to pursue the case. 

The warrant was issued by Tampa police on November 29th in connection with a domestic battery incident involving a woman. 

Brown allegedly threw a shoe at the woman, possibly the mother of his children, and attempted to evict her from the residence, locking her out of the house. 

According to the police report, the victim was struck in the ponytail by the shoe but did not sustain any injuries. However, the victim believed the shoe was intended to hit her head. 

Brown was originally accused of committing domestic violence battery, a misdemeanor offense in Florida. 

The free-agent receiver was accused of hiding inside his home for over 21 days while police waited outside to arrest him.

After thoroughly reviewing all the available evidence, the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) has determined that no charges will be filed regarding the incident involving Antonio Brown. 

“The alleged victim cooperated with our office and appeared in-person on December 16th to speak with the Assistant State Attorney and Victim Assistance Advocate assigned to the case,” according to a statement issued by the Office of the State Attorney of Hillsborough County, which represents Tampa. 

“After the alleged victim was sworn-in she recanted her previous allegations regarding Mr. Brown’s intent to strike her or cause her bodily harm,” the statement revealed. 

Antonio Brown’s last NFL appearance was on January 2nd during a game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

He had a heated argument on the sideline and then removed his uniform and threw his undershirt to the crowd while leaving the field and entering the tunnel during a game against the New York Jets in New Jersey.

Brown celebrated by taking to his Instagram stories by posting a video of himself outside for the first time in weeks. He stood motionless in front of his black Rolls-Royce truck, smoking what appeared to be a blunt. 

EXCLUSIVE: Shy Glizzy Affiliate Taliban Glizzy Busted By Secret Service With Arsenal Of Guns

Shy Glizzy affiliate Taliban Glizzy is facing some serious charges. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the Washington D.C. native was arrested for unlawful possession of at least two firearms on December 12. Officers uncovered more than $17,000, diamond earrings and an Oyster Perpetual Rolex watch during a search of his vehicle. Prosecutors are convinced Taliban Glizzy, a convicted felon, is a danger to the community and are asking the court to detain him until trial.

Taliban Glizzy has been under surveillance for over a year. In May 2021, he posted an Instagram photo of himself at Locked & Loaded Miami, a shooting range specializing in machine gun rentals. In July 2022, Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of firearms left behind in a Lyft.

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Officers recovered a pistol laying openly on the floor and an AR-15-style firearm partially concealed inside a duffle bag, which were later connected to the rapper. Another bag found at the scene contained a second AR-15 with 29 rounds of .223 caliber ammunition in the 45-round capacity magazine. It was reported stolen out of Arlington County. Behind that bag was a “ghost gun,” a black 9mm Glock semi-automatic pistol with an obliterated serial number on the Glock receiver and no serial number on the slide. An additional handgun—a Ruger-57 5.7x28mm semi-automatic—was recovered in the pocket mounted on the rear of the front passenger seat.

Taliban Grizzly had already pleaded guilty in Prince George’s County, Maryland to attempted robbery in 2011. In January 2017, he also pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of controlled dangerous substances. Despite the July 2022 incident and his criminal record, he allegedly possessed a “number of firearms” last month on a trip from Miami to D.C.

US Secret Service were later able to confirm Taliban Glizzy’s identity and a warrant was ultimately issued for his arrest. He was taken into custody following a traffic stop.

The court docs state: “The government retains the ultimate burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant presents a danger to the community and by the lesser standard of a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant presents a risk of flight—even where it is presumed that those standards are satisfied.”

The government expressed further concern over “the lyrics and images glorifying gun violence and depicting firearms” in several of his music videos, including 2019’s “Keltech” and 2021’s “Suicide Bombers” and “Indictments.”

“The dangerousness that Defendant poses to the community cannot be understated,” the docs continue. “That he has persisted in possessing weapons designed to kill and maim evinces a level of dangerousness that cannot be mitigated by less restrictive conditions or combinations thereof.”

Taliban Glizzy has collaborated with many notable rappers over the years, including DDG, Pressa and, of course, Shy Glizzy.

Alicia Keys To Stream Holiday Masquerade Ball Concert On Apple Music

R&B legend Alicia Keys will perform a few classic holiday tunes from her Santa Baby album on an upcoming installment of the Apple Music Live series.

Apple Music will run the Alicia Keys-headlining Holiday Masquerade Ball on Wednesday, December 21st at 7 pm PT. Viewers can check out the performance at apple.com and on the @AppleMusic TikTok page.

Previously, Apple Music streamed concerts by other music acts like Travis Scott, Lil Durk, Megan Thee Stallion, Wizkid, and Mary J. Blige. Last year, Kanye West’s Donda album listening event from Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium broke the all-time Apple Music livestream record.

Ebro Darden Interviews Alicia Keys Before The Concert

In addition to her Holiday Masquerade Ball, Alicia Keys sat down with Apple Music media personality Ebro Darden for an interview. The two music industry veterans discussed the forthcoming showcase and the Santa Baby project.

“For me, I feel like live is where I excel. I feel like it’s my favorite part. I love to do it in a different way every time,” said Keys. “This is going to be a different show than you’ve seen. If you’ve been to the tour, you’ve never seen this before. You just haven’t.”

She continued, “And so every arrangement is going to be different and new and it’s going to definitely bring us into the spirit. You have to get dressed and you have to have a mask. This is happening. This is an event. I’m calling it Glitter and Glamour.”

The Santa Baby Album Hosts Classic Holiday Songs

Santa Baby by Alicia Keys arrived on November 4. The project’s tracklist includes popular seasonal standards such as the title track, “Christmas Time Is Here,” “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” and “Ave Maria.”

“I definitely wanted to start the Santa Baby project with the song ‘Santa Baby,’ because to me, that’s one of the most iconic songs that ever were created,” explained Alicia Keys. “Obviously the Goddess, Eartha Kitt… The way that she even put it together, her energy. And I love how the funniest part about ‘Santa Baby’ is like, Santa is your Zaddy.” 

While Santa Baby is Alicia Keys’ first Christmas-themed album, the native New Yorker has put out numerous bodies of work since her debut at the turn of the century. 2001’s Songs in A Minor reached 7x-Platinum status. Other projects – such as 2003’s The Diary of Alicia Keys and 2007’s As I Am – earned multi-Platinum plaques as well.

Cardi B Says She’s Worth More Than $40 Million

Belcalis Almánzar Cephus has already built an impressive financial empire after just seven years in the public spotlight. Through her music releases and business deals, the former reality television star better known as Cardi B likely amassed a notable fortune.

Apparently, Cardi B’s lucrative assets still do not make her immune to a possible fiscal downturn. She addressed what appears to be America’s looming slide into economic hard times during this holiday season.

“[We’re] going through a recession… Merry Christmas🎄,” tweeted Cardi on Tuesday afternoon. While more than 49,000 accounts liked that tweet, at least one person had something negative to say about the post.

One Twitter user quote-tweeted Cardi B and added, “Says the rapper worth 40 million.” In response, Cardi explained how her work ethic and budgeting help her maintain her lifestyle despite obligations to her family and loved ones. She also refuted the number associated with her rumored $40 million net worth.

“I’m worth more [than] that and guess what? If I don’t save, work, and budget I could lose it too!” tweeted Cardi B. “What makes you think that no matter how much money you got you can’t lose it all if you don’t manage your money correctly. I too have bills, responsibilities, and people I have to help.”

Cardi B has earned multiple RIAA Diamond Awards (10 million units) for songs in her discography. Furthermore, the Bronx-raised superstar’s debut album, Invasion of Privacy, is the longest-charting female rap album of all time. The RIAA certified Invasion of Privacy as 3x-Platinum.

Back in February, Cardi revealed promoters offered her more than $1 million for one show. Earlier this month, the “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” rhymer disclosed another $1 million payment for a 35-minute performance at a private event.

In addition to her musical output, Cardi B has several other money-making endeavors. For example, the 30-year-old Grammy winner is an equity partner in the vodka-infused Whipshots whipped cream brand. Cardi has also worked with Amazon, Pepsi, Reebok, Balenciaga, Playboy, Netflix, and Facebook.

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Baby Tate Disses Hitmaka On “Pu$$y R@pp3r” Track

Chicago-bred music producer Hitmaka caused a firestorm after making comments about contemporary female rappers. Atlanta’s Baby Tate is the latest person to fire back at Hitmaka.

“Can’t wait to work with a pretty female rapper that’s strictly about bars to even the playing field. P#### rap was cool when it had shock value and was rare,” tweeted Hitmaka on Sunday.

The Look What You Made Me album creator continued, “Now it’s like every girl taking it there. It’s [some] who aren’t but they need a hit producer [for] impact.”

In response to receiving some resistance to his take from other social media users, Hitmaka later tweeted, “The conversation has started and that’s all that matters.”

After the latest conversation about so-called “p#### rap” began, Baby Tate decided to share her thoughts on the matter. The daughter of Soul singer Dionne Farris dropped “Pu$$y R@pp3r” which features some bars directed at Hitmaka.

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Baby Tate Says Hitmaka Hasn’t Been Hot Since 2007

“N#### just said the female bars so wack. Ain’t you writing ’em? Wonder why these hoes’ heads be so gassed up. Boy, ain’t you hyping ’em?” raps Baby Tate. “‘Why this s### so dead?’ Damn! You couldn’t put no life in ’em? He a man writing about a p####, I knew he had a little d### in him.”

She also spits, “Lil wack n####. How dare you?! Maka hit for yourself. Ain’t been hot since Mim’s ‘Hot’Love & Hip Hop ain’t help.” Baby Tate also questioned why Hitmaka criticizes female rappers using sexual lyrics went he released a song titled “Thot Box.”

Hitmaka’s “Thot Box (Remix)” from 2019 featured female rappers Young M.A, Dreezy, DreamDoll, Mulatto, and Chinese Kitty. The original “Thot Box” arrived with contributions by Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Tyga, and YBN Nahmir.

Plus, Baby Tate posted on Twitter, “As I said it’s no beef! The call was for a ‘pretty female rapper strictly about bars’ and instead of being a dick rider and a pick-me, I decided to bar Mr. Hitmaka up. There are plenty of GORGEOUS rappers with a plethora of topics & a slew of bars. U just have to open [your] eyes 💖.”

Asian Doll Also Calls Out Hitmaka

Baby Tate was not the only person to publicly respond to Hitmaka’s “p#### rap” remarks. Dallas-raised rapper Asian Doll also blasted the “Sexy Lady” performer formerly known as Yung Berg.

“I feel like why do n##### always [worry about] what female rappers rap about? N##### been rapping bout the same thing since rap was invented,” tweeted Asian Doll (aka Asian Da Brat) on Monday.

The outspoken Texan continued, “Ladies rap for the ladies not for you n##### and we running s### [right now] so let us be US 💯 even [though] I don’t only rap about my p#### still [shut the f### up].”

Three years ago, “WAP” hitmaker Cardi B responded to Jermaine Dupri after the So So Def label founder complained about “stripper rap” supposedly taking over the female Hip Hop space. Cardi shouted out Rapsody, Tierra Whack, Kamaiyah, and Chika as women who make rap music about various topics besides just sex.

Rick Ross To Make His Return To ‘AEW: Dynamite’

“Accusations! False accusations!” yelled Rick Ross on the November 2nd episode of AEW: Dynamite. The veteran rapper showed up on the wrestling program for a segment with AEW stars Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland.

That clip of Rick Ross, Keith Lee, and Swerve Strickland on Dynamite went viral. The interaction between the Richer Than I Ever Been album creator and the former AEW Tag Team Champions became a reaction meme on social media.

Rick Ross is set to make his return to Dynamite this week. AEW announced the Miami native will appear on tonight’s live show once again alongside Lee and Strickland. Ross will serve as the mediator for a meeting taking place between the fractured duo.

While Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland were able to capture tag team gold back in July, they lost the belts to The Acclaimed in September. The tandem, collectively known as Swerve In Our Glory, has had issues staying on the same page in their matches.

AEW Has Embraced Hip Hop Culture

Rick Ross is one of the many Hip Hop figures to make a cameo on All Elite Wrestling programming. Snoop Dogg, Kevin Gates, Westside Gunn, Action Bronson, Trina, DJ Whoo Kid, and others have popped up in AEW since the company’s inception in 2019.

Shad “Bow Wow” Moss is also currently engaged in a feud with AEW TBS Champion Jade Cargill. The “Shortie Like Mine” hitmaker and the undefeated champ went back and forth on social media before the two adversaries had a face-to-face confrontation backstage at Bow Wow’s concert.

Tonight’s “Holiday Bash” edition of AEW: Dynamite also features a stacked lineup of wrestling action. AEW World Trios Champions Death Triangle enter Match 5 of their Best of Seven Series against former champions The Elite with a 3-1 lead.

Plus, AEW Women’s World Champion Jamie Hayter defends the title against former champion Hikaru Shida. AAA World Tag Team Champions/IWGP Tag Team Champions FTR face off against The Gunns in a non-title bout. AEW: Dynamite airs Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on TBS.

Joe Budden Apologizes To Megan Thee Stallion

Tory Lanez’s assault/firearm trial in California has captured the attention of Hip Hop fans around the world. Many people, including podcaster Joe Budden, have shared their opinion on what has played out in the courtroom so far.

Houston-bred rapper Megan Thee Stallion accused Tory Lanez (born Daystar Peterson) of shooting her in the feet back in July 2020. The ongoing trial produced several different accounts of what allegedly took place that night.

Joe Budden has used his self-titled podcast to essentially take Tory Lanez’s side in the legal conflict. Last week, Budden vehemently expressed his dislike for Megan Thee Stallion which caused some listeners to take issue with his blatantly biased stance.

Additionally, online critics called out Budden for minimizing the fact that someone injured Megan Thee Stallion. For example, Set It Off actress Vivica A. Fox slammed Budden on her Cocktails with Queens talk show.

The December 21st episode of The Joe Budden Podcast includes a segment where Budden offered an apology to Megan Thee Stallion. The public mea culpa came after negative reactions directed at Budden flooded social media for days.

Joe Budden Expresses Concern About Megan Thee Stallion’s Mental Health

“I’m apologizing to Meg,” said Joe Budden. “Meg, the people that love her, her handlers, her team, the people that have to support her through what has to be an exhausting trial. I listened back. I got a few phone calls from women that I love and appreciate and admire.”

The 42-year-old retired emcee added, “I’m apologizing for the careless manner in which I joked about her mental health. That didn’t sit right with my soul and my spirit… That’s not funny because whether you believe her or don’t believe her, can you afford to be wrong? And the answer’s no.”

Joe Budden went on to say he would not feel right if Megan Thee Stallion harmed herself because of the “pile-on” and “hate train” taking place on social media. He also apologized to his female listeners for his comments.

“That part was very tough for me to listen to. I almost couldn’t sleep. What if something happens to her?” asked Joe Budden. The former Love & Hip Hop: New York cast member also stated he does not believe Megan Thee Stallion is the only person lying about the violent incident supposedly involving Tory Lanez.

Mariah Carey Duets With Daughter Monroe, 11, Brings Out Slick Rick, Jermaine Dupri For Holiday Special 

Mariah Carey embraced her Queen of Christmas title during holiday special that included both her children alongside some Hip-Hop legends. 

The superstar songstress and her 11-year-old daughter delivered a sweet rendition of the Christmas carol “Away in a Manger” during the Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All! two-hour festive performance at Madison Square Garden arena. 

‘When I had my greatest day ever was my birthing day, when I gave birth to my twins, Moroccan and Monroe. And I got my little daughter, Miss Monroe, here,’ Mariah said while introducing her baby girl to the stage. 

Mariah Carey not only performed a medley of her greatest holiday hits, but also brought out some guests. Among her famous friends to take the stage were Slick Rick and Jermaine Dupri. Check out a clip from their performance below.  

Before belting out “Joy to the World,” Mariah Carey shared a message of hope. 

“I just wanted to say that, on a serious note, this is the time for sharing and goodness, joy and hope. We really… a lot of us really need hope around the holidays,” she added. “And I’m always festive and no matter what we push, we push and we press on and we get through it. But what we really need to do right now is give you a little tiny bit of joy for your life, if you like.”  

The five-time Grammy Award winner took to Twitter after the concert to thank her fans.  

“Hope you enjoyed the show!!!” she wrote before adding that performing at the garden ‘is always special.” However, after a three-year absence, she called the holiday special “truly unforgettable.” 

“I’m so grateful to be able to cherish this memory forever ❤️” she concluded before thanking the crew and performers.  

Drake Reveals 2023 Plans, Including World Tour 

As 2022 comes to an end, Drake is reflecting on the past twelve months and looking forward to the next year, revealing his new year’s resolutions. 

The Canadian megastar admitted he’s happy with his progress and wants to go into the next year with the same mindset. He also confirmed he will hit the road in 2023 while making time for his family. 

“I just really want to continue down the path that I’m on,” Drake shared during an interview with the gambling site Stake. “I feel extremely healthy, I feel that I’m in the best shape mentally, physically of my life. I’ve been spending so much time with family, my son, it’s just been amazing.” 

Drake also shared his gratitude for reaching a point where he can maintain a healthy work-life balance.  

“I feel like I finally found this comfort point where I’m able to genuinely disconnect from all the noise of the world and be able to live my own life without being a recluse, without having to disappear and have no phone or no contact,” Drake explained. “I’m able to enjoy my life simultaneously while being at the forefront of pop culture.” 

Drake Confirms 2023 Tour

Drake fans will be excited to hear the “Jimmy Cooks” rapper has been preparing to take his show on the road. 

“Tour. I can’t wait,” Drake confirmed. “You know, it’s so unfortunate. The other day I was rehearsing a bunch of days and one of the shows got pushed back. But yeah, man, I’m just looking forward to going. It’s like one thing to make the music but to see it is the most gratifying feeling.” 

While Drizzy’s eager for 21 Savage to join him on tour, it might not be possible due to travel restrictions. 21 is subject to travel restrictions stemming from his 3-year-old immigration case.  

“Free up my brother 21 Savage so that we can touch road and go on tour, straight up, that’s my new year’s resolution,” Drake added. “They need to free my brother off all that travel s### so that we can go see the people because I can’t see the world without him.” 

Elsewhere in the interview, Drake revealed he’s been listening to SZA’s “incredible” new album SOS. As reported by AllHipHop.com, he also shared his thoughts on all the “Rich Flex” memes. Watch the interview below. 

Tory Lanez Trial: New Witness Testifies A Woman Fired The First Shot  

The Tory Lanez trial entered its seventh day with a new defense witness testifying to seeing a woman fire the first shot during the confrontation between the singer, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kelsey Nicole Harris.  

On Tuesday (Dec. 20), Law & Crime senior reporter Meghann Cuniff reported Sean Kelly took the stand telling the court he witnessed the entire altercation through his bedroom window. He said he awoke to “two women violently fighting by the car,” before seeing a muzzle flash. Kelly “believes it was coming from one of the girls.” 

He also claimed the fight between the women, whom he does not identify by name, “was quite violent.”  

Kelly testified he saw a muzzle flash “About the same time that the smallest individual got out of the car.” he continued adding that the small person “got out about that time, all shouting.” 

“Kelly said after the smallest guy got out of the car, ‘I saw more flashes,'” Cuniff tweeted. 

“He stuck with his testimony that the flashes started with “the girls,” and he said he never heard anyone say, “Dance, b####” (which is what Meg testified Tory said before he opened fire).” 

He went on to say the smaller guy “was very angry” and the flashes “came from him” but he “never saw a gun” at that time.  

Kelly repeatedly testified he saw a woman fire the first shot but “believed it was fireworks,” as he was unaware she had a gun. However, he did say he saw “the smaller guy” with a gun before “everyone started beating one girl.”

“To me, it appeared that they were going to throw her in the river,” Kelly stated before adding, “It appeared to me when I was on the phone that they were trying to kill her.”  

Young Thug’s Brother Unfoonk Denies Telling In YSL RICO Case After Taking Plea Deal 

Young Thug’s brother is the latest defendant in the YSL RICO case to enter a plea deal. 

Quantavious Grier, a.k.a. Unfoonk pleaded guilty to one count of violating the RICO Act and one count of theft by receiving stolen property, as per WSBTV Atlanta. He received a 12-year sentence with two of those years commuted. Unfoonk will also remain on probation for ten years.  

He agreed to a series of conditions as part of his probation, including not having any contact with his brother Young Thug or any of the defendants until the case ends. Additionally, he must perform 750 hours of community service. Unfoonk has been given a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, and must not have a gun. 

According to the deal, Unfoonk must also testify if called by any of the parties. However, he has the right to assert his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. 

Unfoonk Denies He Told On His Brother Young Thug

Young Thug’s brother is the fifth defendant to have accepted a plea deal in the YSL gang indictment case. Like Gunna and YSL co-founder Walter Murphy, Unfoonk has been accused of telling on his brother and others.  

He took to Instagram on Tuesday (Dec. 20) to deny the allegation, starting the message with a pair of crying with laughter emojis before opening. “Damn people really think I told on my own brother SMH.”  

He continued, “Show me in my paper work I told on anybody lol, I’m not fenna entertain any of it, peace and blessings.” 

Young Thug appeared in court again on Tuesday. The trial against him and the remaining 22 defendants begins in January.  

Gunna entered an Alford Plea and was released last week. The plea allowed him to maintain his innocence while accepting the DA had enough evidence to secure a conviction. Winnie Lee (aka Slimelife Shawty, and Martinez Arnold (aka Duke), and Walter Murphy also negotiated plea deals.  

DC Has The Ultimate Shake-Up As The Rock Leaves DCU!

I am sure you all saw this, but The Rock has departed the DCU. A few weeks ago, The Rock “declined” to be in the next installment of Shazam to the shock of fans. How could he? Shazam and Black Adam are indelibly linked in the comic universe. Maybe he saw the handwriting on the wall. Or maybe…DC is ridiculous right now.

Remember Henry Cavill appeared at the end of “Black Adam” and the had the GALL to damn slice Henry! We were all gussied up and ready for a fight! And then…POOF! I ain’t gonna say they don’t know what they are doing, but James Gunn better have a Mack-10 and a silver bullet!

Here is what The Rock said:

My passionate friends,

I wanted to give you a long-awaited Black Adam update regarding the character’s future in the new
DC Universe. James Gunn and I connected, and Black Adam will not be in their first chapter of storytelling. However, DC and Seven Bucks have agreed to continue exploring the most valuable ways Black Adam can be utilized in future DC multiverse chapters.

James and I have known each other for years and have always rooted for each other to succeed. It’s
no different now, and I will always root for DC (and Marvel) to win and WIN BIG. You guys know me, and I have very thick skin – and you can always count on me to be direct with my words.

These decisions made by James and DC leadership represent their vision of DCU through their creative lens. After 15 years of relentless hard work to finally make Black Adam, I’m very proud of the film we delivered for fans worldwide. I will always look back on the fan reaction to Black Adam with tremendous gratitude, humility and love. We did great. To my very passionate and vocal Black Adam/Super Hero genre fans – I love you, THANK YOU, and I will ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOU and do my best to deliver and entertain you.
Have a productive week and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your families!

Us fans stay losing.

Young Thug Suffers Another Massive Legal Blow!

You know it is tough times for Young Thug right now. I would like to believe that he is innocent and there is a way out of this. But, the homie is looking like all his people have jumped ship! This is not be going a weird comparison but it definitely feels like the rats are coming out. You know, like the Titanic! Where will they go? Anyway, where will it end? I cannot see a good way out for Thug. These guys cut deals. They have not directly snitched yet, but it sure seems like that’s next.

I say all of this to say that Thugger’s flesh & blood brother has taken a deal. Unfoonk, the brother in question, has accepted a plea deal in the YSL case. This makes him the 5th person in YSL to take a deal. He will receive a 10 year probation sentence, AND is forbidden to have any contact with his brother. Oh snap!

READ ALSO: ALLHIPHOP’S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH UNFOONK

Here is part of the bio of Unfoonk:

When first signing his record deal, Unfoonk’s brother (Young Thug) gave him advice that stuck with him telling him to continue to “feed your mind”. Taking that advice to heart, even though Unfoonk used his time in prison to write music he used his release to start fresh creating all new songs from a fresh perspective. He became enamored by the opportunity to perform seeing his brother and other YSL members (including his sisters Dolly and HiDoraah) performing in front of thousands of people and decided he was going to give music his all.

READ ALSO: Young Thug Hopes Hip Hop Experts Can Clear His Name In RICO Trial

Needless to say, everybody is waiting for Thug to have his day in court. I would imagine it is getting crazy and crazier since they launched that “Protect Black Art” movement a few short months ago. I wonder if Kevin Liles is still willing to go to bat for his artist and son. I hope so, because he’s going to need all the help he can get.

Make it about Black Art again, please.

Cardi B’s Bestie Star Brim Wants Curfew Lifted, So She Can Feed Her 2-Year-Old

Cardi B’s best friend, Star Brim, who has been called the “Godmother” of the Blood street gang the 5-9 Brims in the Bronx, has asked a local judge to lift her curfew so that she can make some extra money.

 According to Radar Online, Star Brim, whose real name is Yonette Respass, has made a name for herself in the mean New York streets. She is considered one of the highest-ranking women in the group.

But Star has also made a name for herself as an influencer who has over 1 million followers and serves as the CEO of the beauty company Star Quality Skin.

However, since being out on bond from her 2020 criminal case, Star Brim has not been able to make the dough she is used to because of the multiple restrictions the court has mandated with her $50,000 bond. 

Star Brim argues as a single mom to a two-year-old, being an influencer (hosting parties, meet and greets, etc.) is the only way she can make money.

As AllHipHop.com reported, the prosecution alleged she ordered an attack on two bartenders at a New York strip club because they were getting out of pocket with one of her associates – rapper Cardi B. 

These two bartenders, Jade (Tekashi 6ix9ine’s ex) and her sister Baddi Gi, are the same women Cardi B fought with a couple of years ago. 

In September, Cardi struck a plea deal with prosecutors to avoid jail time over the incident, which was sparked by rumors that her husband Offset had been intimate with Jade. 

Star Brim has asked the judge to change her restrictions before. In 2021, she asked if she could come off of house arrest.

Star Brim remains out of jail and is waiting for her trial to begin.

DaBaby Defeats Concert Promoter Seeking $6 Million For Alleged Assault

DaBaby scored a victory in court after a concert promoter sued him for battery.

According to TMZ, a jury ruled in DaBaby’s favor in the civil case on Monday (December 19). Concert promoter Kenneth Carey was seeking $6 million in his lawsuit against the Interscope Records artist.

“Along with our client, Jonathan Kirk (DaBaby), we are thrilled that this federal jury, after a five-day trial, came to the same conclusion that we have maintained for almost 3 years – that these plaintiffs were attempting to use the legal system to shake down Mr. Kirk,” the rapper’s lawyer Drew Findling told TMZ. “Mr. Kirk deserves all the credit in the world for not caving in to these plaintiffs’ cash demands and having the confidence in the facts and his legal team to take this to a jury trial for a complete and total victory!”

Carey accused DaBaby and several associates of attacking the concert promoter in Miami in 2020. The altercation allegedly stemmed from a dispute over money.

DaBaby was arrested for the incident in January 2020. He maintained his innocence and was released on a $1,500 bond.

The charges against DaBaby were dropped in March 2020. More than two years later, his lawyers successfully defended him in a civil trial.

Eminem & Wu-Tang Clan Get Bob Dylan’s Stamp Of Approval

Bob Dylan listens to Eminem and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Dylan mentioned he’s a fan of the Hip Hop legends in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. The acclaimed songwriter listed Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan and several other artists when asked about how he finds music these days.

“Mostly by accident, by chance,” Dylan said regarding his music discovery. “If I go looking for something I usually don’t find it. In fact, I never find it. I walk into things intuitively when I’m most likely not looking for anything.”

He continued, “Performers and songwriters recommend things to me. Others I just wake up and they’re there. Some I’ve seen live … Zach Deputy, I’ve discovered him lately. He’s a one man show like Ed Sheeran, but he sits down when he plays. I’m a fan of Royal Blood, Celeste, Rag’n’Bone Man, Wu-Tang, Eminem, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, anybody with a feeling for words and language, anybody whose vision parallels mine.”

Dylan also spoke about how he listens to music in the streaming era. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer discussed his affinity for vinyl but noted he might be listening to Eminem or Wu-Tang on a streaming platform.

“I listen to CD’s, satellite radio and streaming,” Dylan said. “I do love the sound of old vinyl though, especially on a tube record player from back in the day. I bought three of those in an antique store in Oregon about 30 years ago. They’re just little, but the tone quality is so powerful and miraculous, has so much depth, it always takes me back to the days when life was different and unpredictable. You had no idea what was coming down the road, and it didn’t matter. The laws of time didn’t apply to you.”

Check out the entire interview with Dylan here.

Twarkka Is Making History By Releasing 33 Tracks & Double Album in Netherland on 1-23-2023

The Global music scene is arguably one of the most difficult spaces to break into. The industry is extremely competitive, with hundreds of artists trying to make it and have their music heard. This makes it difficult to cement your spot, especially as an upcoming artist. But this has not stopped Twarkka from reaching the top.

Twarkka is a fast-rising R&B artist who has not only managed to break into the industry but Hé will be risen to the top in a short of time … becoming a popular singer/songwriter. His work has received a lot of attention from his growing fan base, with his latest Song getting around half Million in a week and still going. Twarkka has also shared the stage with some of the top artists in the industry like YasZ and Ogvibez.

Twarkka unique sound, smooth lyrical flow, and Authenticity in composing his music have enabled Twarkka to create powerful and timeless songs that tell the story best. He says that in writing his music, his main focus is to bring together a powerful piece that will leave an impact on the listener and, above all, encourage them to step out of their comfort zone and not give up.

Twarkka’s 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Name: Twarkka
Born: Haarlem, Netherlands
Genres :- Hip Hop
Occupation(s) :- Rapper
Instrument(s) :- Vocals
Year Active:- 2022 – present
Label:- Playaz Game Records

Twarkka’s 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿

Born in Haarlem in the Netherlands, Twarkka Started his career in 2022 under the name Twarkka. In 2022 he released the singles “Cokeboys” , “Diss Track” and More.
With the success of the song, he released his Album in 2023 with Dutch Turkish Rapper Yasz. His new Song Dis Track Reached great heights in Dutch Rapping Industry. He released a Number of Singles that reached top 100 in Europe and America, including in collaboration with other Rapper YasZ and Producer – Ogvibez and more.

Twarkka’s 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

Cokeboys Pt.1 :- 20th August 2022
Haterz :- 14th September 2022
Wat We Zoeken :- 27 October 2022
DISS TRACK :- 13 December 2022

Twarkka’s 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀

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YouTube

https://youtube.com/@twarkka5551

Young Thug Hopes Hip Hop Experts Can Clear His Name In RICO Trial

Young Thug enlisted the help of three expert witnesses with Hip Hop knowledge for his upcoming RICO trial.

According to documents obtained by AllHipHop, Young Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel submitted the defense’s list of expert witnesses on Sunday (December 18). The list featured a Hip Hop historian and two lyrics experts.

The defense plans to call Dr. Erik Nielson, who is referred to as a Hip Hop historian/expert. Nielson co-authored the book Rap on Trial: Race, Lyrics and Guilt in America.

Young Thug’s other Hip Hop-related witnesses are Dr. Adam Dunbar of the University of Nevada, Reno and Dr. Charis Kubrin of the University of California, Irvine. The two college professors are listed as Hip Hop/lyrics experts.

Additional witnesses include a cell phone expert, a drug treatment counselor and an expert in video analysis.

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, and other YSL members await trial on racketeering and gang-related charges. Several of their co-defendants took plea deals in the RICO case.

Gunna, Lil Duke, Slimelife Shawty and YSL co-founder Walter Murphy were released from jail after accepting plea deals. Young Thug’s brother Unfoonk also agreed to a plea deal.

Young Thug has remained in jail since his May arrest. Jury selection in his trial is scheduled to begin on January 5, 2023.