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Megan Thee Stallion Sues Blogger Over Alleged “Harassment” About Tory Lanez Shooting Case 

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Megan Thee Stallion is reportedly taking legal action against a blogger, suing the social media personality for allegedly “churning out falsehoods” amid a “campaign of harassment,” stemming from the Tory Lanez shooting.  

The Houston native filed a lawsuit on Wednesday (October 30) accusing Milagro Gramz of waging a campaign to “denigrate, belittle, insult, and spread false statements” about her, according to Billboard.  

In 2022, a jury found Tory Lanez guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. A judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison in 2023.

In her lawsuit, Megan Thee Stallion claims Gramz consistently questioned whether she was shot and claimed she was “caught trying to deceive the courts.” Megan’s lawyers argue Gramz has pushed other lies about the case, including recently spreading the “outlandish claim” that the gun used to shoot Megan was missing. 

“Defendant Cooper’s statements recklessly disregarded the truth and suggested that the firearm was never presented in court because it had allegedly disappeared. It has not,” Megan’s lawyers wrote. “The firearm remains in the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department.” 

Megan’s filing also claims Gramz “encouraged her followers” to watch an explicit “deepfake” of the Grammy-Award-winning rapper, violating Florida law.  

“Defendant Cooper willfully and maliciously promoted the Deepfake Video without Ms. Pete’s consent,” the lawsuit notes.  

The complaint also alleges that Gramz engaged in cyberstalking caused intentional emotional distress, and violated privacy. 

Milagro Gramz Reacts To Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawsuit

 Milagro Gramz addressed the lawsuit on social media, vowing to countersue Megan Thee Stallion. 

Gramz also shared an alleged quote from the rapper’s lawyer accusing her of being “a paid surrogate” of Tory Lanez. 

Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion recently revealed she suffered “a breakdown” amid the scrutiny that followed the 2020 shooting. In the trailer for her upcoming documentary In Her Words, Megan reveals the backlash left her “in shambles.”

Lil Durk’s Son Defends Father Following Arrest In Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot 

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Lil Durk’s son Zayden Banks is speaking out in support of his father after the rapper was arrested for his potential role in an alleged murder-for-hire plot. 

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On Monday (October 28) the 11-year-old shared a public statement in defense of his father alongside a video of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressing Lil Durk’s arrest. 

“I want to take a moment to stand up for my dad, Durk Banks,” he began. “He has always dedicated his life to uplifting others and giving back to our community through his nonprofit organization, Neighborhood Heroes. Beyond that, he is a great father who has always supported and loved our family unconditionally.  

“Right now, he is facing challenges, but I want to affirm that he has not been convicted of any charges and remains innocent until proven otherwise. During this difficult time, I ask for your support for him and all the good he continues to do.”

Zayden also expressed his gratitude to Mayor Johnson for his continued support of Lil Durk. 

The rapper’s son concluded, “His speech was well said and truly reflects the community’s support for those who strive to make a positive impact. Thank you, everyone!” 

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Lil Durk Could Face Death Penalty If Convicted

Lil Durk is being held at a Florida jail following his arrest last Thursday (October 24). He faces a single count of murder-for-hire. The charge stems from the August 2022 murder of Saviay’a Robinson, a cousin of fellow rapper Quando Rondo.  

Federal investigators allege Lil Durk put a bounty on Quando Rondo in retaliation for the murder of King Von in 2020.  

Authorities also detained five alleged affiliates of OTF in Chicago on multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, murder-for-hire involving death and use of a machine gun in a violent crime resulting in death.

If found guilty, Lil Durk and his associates could face severe punishments, including a life sentence or even the possibility of the death penalty. 

EXCLUSIVE: Three 6 Mafia Sue $uicideboy$ Again Over Alleged Theft Of 36 Songs 

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Memphis rap icons DJ Paul and Juicy J are dragging $uicideboy$ back to court, accusing them of stealing 36 Three 6 Mafia songs just four years after suing them over similar claims. 

The legendary Three 6 Mafia producers/founders allege $uicideboy$ jacked dozens of their songs and even used their titles and group members’ identities to build their careers.  

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In the complaint obtained by AllHipHop, DJ Paul and Juicy J claim “the Suicideboys have made a career stealing and profiting from Plaintiffs’ copyrighted material.” Furthermore, they accuse the New Orleans duo of “repeatedly and shamelessly appropriating Plaintiffs’ artistic and cultural identities.” 

Their lawsuit claims $uicideboy$ have “illegally sampled and stolen” at least 36 Three 6 Mafia songs in addition to the “than 35 songs” DJ Paul and Juicy J previously sued for.  

Their complaint states $uicideboy$ are not sampling the songs “for any new or transformative purposes,” accusing them of “doing so to trade off and profit from Three 6 Mafia’s original, authentic sound and hard-earned success in the hip hop industry.” 

$uicideboy$ Allegedly Copying Three 6 Mafia Song Titles

DJ Paul and Juicy J cite multiple instances of $uicideboy$ allegedly jacking the song title in addition to the track.  

“While Plaintiffs have released songs entitled “Mask and Da Glock,” “Smoked Out, Loced Out,” and “Break Da Law,” Defendants have also released songs entitled “Ma$k and da GlocK,” “Smoked Out, Loced Out,” and “BREAKDALAW2K16,” that copy and infringe upon Plaintiffs’ earlier original works,” the filing states. 

DJ Paul and Juicy J referenced $uicideboy$ publicly stating that they “look[ed] forward to a mutually beneficial relationship” following the 2020 lawsuit. 

However, the Three 6 Mafia members dismissed the statement as “empty words” as $uicideboy$ continued “to willfully steal” from them. 

The complaint states DJ Paul and Juicy J attempted to resolve the matter after discovering the duo were “back to their old ways” but were unsuccessful.  

“Old habits die hard,” the lawsuit states. “Plaintiffs had no choice but to bring an action to redress and stop Defendants’ willful infringement.” 

Kanye West Hints At Plans To Gut $35M Beverly Hills Mansion For DROAM City 

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Kanye West recently snagged a lavish $35 million Beverly Hills mansion, and it looks like he has major plans in store for the property. 

Ye reportedly purchased the 20,000-square-foot property featuring 11 bedrooms and 18 bathrooms in the gated Beverly Park North neighborhood. Additionally, the sprawling mansion sits on a whopping nearly seven acres of land. 

However, it appears Kanye West intends a significant redesign after settling on the property as the ideal location for his DROAM city. 

On Tuesday night (October 29), West shared an image of his new Beverly Hills mansion on his Instagram Story alongside an image of his vision for the property. The basic design lacks detail and features a gray oval bordered by a red outline partially surrounded by a green layer. Finally, Kanye West wrote “DROAM” on his design, hinting he could gut the property and build his dream metropolis there.  

Kanye West Designed DROAM Like An Ant Colony

West previously unveiled his plans for a self-sustaining city spanning a colossal 100,000 acres. However, the rapper will have to drastically scale down his model if he intends to build a city area twice the size of New York City; the whole of Beverly Hills covers less than 4,000 acres.  

West announced his impressive DROAM city vision last December, inviting collaborators to join him. 

Nonetheless, the Beverly Hills mansion purchase arrives just months after Kanye West reportedly lost $36 million on the sale of his Malibu home. He purchased the architecturally designed oceanfront property in 2021 for a substantial $57.3 million, but recently sold it for $21 million. He famously gutted the property in an immediate overhaul, intending to turn it into a bomb shelter.  

Earlier this year, The Sun reported Kanye West registered a new trademark for an accessories brand called Droam.  The range includes everything from umbrellas and whips to shoulder and tote bags. 

Ray J Confirms Diddy’s Sons Tried To Rush Him, Wack 100 Warns: “It’s On” 

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Ray J is speaking up about an alleged altercation with Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ sons at a recent Halloween party, claiming he was rushed by eight people but escaped unscathed thanks to Chris Brown. 

On Tuesday (October 29), TMZ reported the incarcerated mogul’s three sons, Christian, Quincy and Justin confronted Ray J at a Halloween bash in L.A. over the weekend.  

Sources told the outlet the Combs brothers surrounded Ray J in the parking lot, where they got into a heated face-off over Ray J’s recent public remarks about their father’s case, with Justin and Christian reportedly wanting to put hands on the singer.  

However, Chris Brown rushed to intervene and de-escalated the situation with the help of Ray J’s manager and others,  

Although Ray J came out unhurt, Wack 100 implied it’s not the end of the matter. Ray J confirmed the altercation on a call to the music manager during a recent livestream. While the singer-turned-entrepreneur tried to downplay the altercation, Wack wasn’t having it.  

“Bro, you know I’m not gonna call y’all because this could go somewhere else,” Ray J said, explaining that he was rushed by a group of about eight people. He said that he “tried to talk some sense” into Diddy’s sons, but “luckily the homie Chris [Brown] was there.” 

Wack 100 replied, “I thought it was just one, now you telling me them and eight n#####, so it’s on.” Despite Ray J stating, “It don’t need to be like that,” Wack 100’s mind was made up. “That’s what it’s gone be,” he replied before telling the Combs siblings, “If we run into you, act like it’s 1995.” 

Wack 100 also suggested they have incriminating information on Diddy’s sons, but Ray J said not to expose it because “they too young.” 

Earlier this month, Ray J clowned Diddy over the allegations on his new show, “The Reality Check News.” 

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Ray J’s Manager Confirms Diddy’s Sons Tried To Rush Singer

Meanwhile, Ray J’s longtime manager, David Weintraub, tried to downplay the altercation with Diddy’s sons during a TMZ interview.  

“Nobody is gonna press Ray J. That’s not going to happen,” Weintraub declared, confirming he and Chris Brown broke up the fight. “It was a great party that got ruined by little kids trying to fight a big boy.” 

Weintraub also confirmed that the Combs siblings were upset about Ray J speaking on Diddy’s case in the media. However, he added, “[Ray J’s] going to say whatever he’s going to say. You’re going to live with it, you’re going to like it, it don’t matter. But nobody’s going to press Ray J, period.” 

Metro Boomin Denies Sexual Assault Allegations, Vows To Take Legal Action 

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Metro Boomin has vowed to take legal action against a woman accusing him of sexually assaulting her in 2016. 

According to documents obtained by TMZ, a woman named Vanessa LeMaistre claims the famed producer raped her after befriending her during a trip to Las Vegas.  

LeMaistre claims she was grieving the loss of her 9-month-old son and suffering from depression when she met Metro, real name, Leland Wayne. After hitting it off in Vegas, LeMaistre said Metro invited her to his studio in Los Angeles, where she witnessed him taking large amounts of codeine despite his friends’ warnings.   

In her lawsuit, LeMaistre recalled an incident at Metro studio in September 2016. She claimed she took half a Xanax pill and a shot of liquor amid her depression over the tragic loss of her son and passed out. 

LeMaistre told the court that she awoke in a bed to Metro Boomin raping her and performing oral sex on her. 

She lost consciousness again, and when she awoke, LeMaistre claims the producer told her that she was in a Beverly Hills hotel room, although she had no recollection of how she wound up there, and she had to leave.  

In her lawsuit, LeMaistre stated that she discovered she was pregnant and that Metro Boomin was the father as he was her only sexual partner at the time. She told the court she terminated the pregnancy in November 2016. 

LeMaistre also believes Metro Boomin taunted her over the alleged rape on 21 Savage’s “Rap Saved Me,” which also features Offset. 

She pointed to the lyrics: “She took a Xanny / Then she fainted / I’m from the gutter … ain’t no changing.” 

Metro Boomin Brands Lawsuit “False Accusations”

Metro Boomin denies the allegations, claiming the suit is an attempt to extort him and will countersue.  

“This is a pure shakedown,” Metro’s lawyer Lawrence Hinkle II told the outlet. “These are false accusations. Mr. Wayne refused to pay her months ago, and he refuses to pay her now. Mr. Wayne will defend himself in court. He will file a claim for malicious prosecution once he prevails.” 

Ari Lennox Slams Record Label In Emotional Plea For Release: “Stop Playing With Me” 

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Ari Lennox wants off her label, blasting Dreamville and Interscope for not respecting her wishes and releasing projects she’s uncomfortable with. 

On Tuesday night (October 29), the R&B singer took to Instagram with a scathing rant. Lennox believes she’s being portrayed as the “face of mental health” and claims she told her label not to release the video for her latest song, “Smoke,” set in a mental institution but was ignored. She then accused the label of trying to “manipulate” her to change her mind. 

However, Ari Lennox has had enough. 

“Interscope and Dreamville have been playing with me all month and I’m so exhausted,” she wrote on her IG Stories. “I’m so tired of people treating me like they’re sorry for me and like I’m the face of mental health. I’m ok and I’ve never been happier. What I don’t like is being signed and lied to and manipulated. Not one person at those labels ever knew how to market or protect me. Y’all don’t know the half. Constant let down and neglect. This industry stuff will never be for me.” 

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Ari Lennox Tells Label: “Y’all Are Not Gonna Manipulate Me”

Furthermore, Lennox followed up with a heartfelt video calling to be released from her label. 

“It’s not okay so I just want to be released and it’s just that simple,” she explained. “And I’m tired of being nice and I was trying to do everything the right way but now I’m p#####. This was my final straw. I have communicated effectively and no one cares, so we’re here, in toxic-ass social media world.” 

Ari Lennox began her video by stating how she was tired of trying to do the right thing and not being taken seriously. 

She continued, “I told management I didn’t want this recent video to come out because I’m tired of people treating me like I’m the face of mental health. I’m tired of people treating me like they’re so sorry for me. I’m a human being who has just been very transparent about my life.” 

According to Lennox, she wanted to reclaim the narrative with her upcoming album but now feels defeated.    

“There’s nothing that I will ever be able to do to try to repair my reputation,” she added. “Because at the end of the day people are hell bent on painting me as this insecure person who is just the face of mental health.” 

Lennox claims management and her label confirmed that the “Smoke” video would come down only to be informed “The people in charge of the video were unresponsive,” but everybody loved the visuals, so the video would stay up. 

“No,” she said. “Y’all are not gonna manipulate me. Like y’all are going to be accountable for that Interscope. I told you I wasn’t comfortable with it.” 

Lennox added, “I just wish I had a label that cared, that would want to protect me. I wish I had a label that wouldn’t have me out here trying to explain why I need advertisement for my record. You cannot expect an artist to be anything without advertisement, like you can’t. Why am I begging for advertisement? Why am I paying for my own Google ads?” 

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Ari Lennox found support from T-Pain in the comment section. He urged her to reach out to discuss how she can transition to independence. Check out Lennox’s rant above and T-Pain’s comment below.  

YIKES: Who Are The Feds After Now?

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I hope you all aren’t here for yet another story about crime in rap, but the truth is there’s still more criminality brewing in the culture.

First off, let’s talk about 6ix9ine. He’s now sharing a cell block with none other than Diddy. They’re both being held in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, which typically houses individuals before trial and just ahead of a potential prison stint. I can’t help but wonder—are they sharing meals in there?

READ ALSO: 6ix9ine Blames Positive Meth Tests On Adderall Following Arrest: “It’s A Mistake”

But that’s not the real headline. I’m hearing that yet another major music mogul has caught the attention of the feds. Normally, I’d be dropping names, but this figure is so notorious that I’ll let the rumor mill handle it this time. The “digital streets” are already buzzing and there’s plenty of credible info swirling.

If things shake out as they seem, this will be the final blow in what’s already been a tough year for rap. About the only exciting event in 2024 has been the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake battle Beyond that, it’s been a cycle of loss, indictments, crime, courts and chaos.

These days, people are cashing in with scandalous interviews on platforms with zero credibility. Meanwhile, real, ethical journalism gets buried by algorithms pushing sensational nonsense. How does that make sense? I’ll keep you updated on this and any other developments as responsibly as possible.

Juelz Santana Teases Lil Wayne & DaBaby Collabs Plus Plans To Compete With Chrome Hearts

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Juelz Santana is reuniting with one of his most formidable collaborators, in addition to making an official foray into the fashion world in one fell swoop.

The Harlem native is set to make a powerful comeback between the release of a new album, which boasts some of the industry’s hottest artists, and a luxury denim accessories line aimed at giving high-end brands like Chrome Hearts a run for their money.

During a recent conversation with New York content creator Queenz Flip, Santana offered a glimpse into the A-list lineup on his latest project and also gave a bold explanation for why the accessories he designed for his brand, I Can’t Feel My Face, are priced to rival those from the legendary rock-inspired brand. Santana dished on the firepower slated for his upcoming album while discussing his recent posse-cut “Boyz In Da Hood,” which features Rowdy Rebel, Jim Jones and Meek Mill.

“I got DaBaby on the album, Lil Wayne on the album,” Santana teased, going on to highlight that he has a “mean one with Wayne” that fans can expect to be a standout.

As Santana continued to dish on his latest moves, he began to expand beyond music and spoke on his plans to shake up high fashion with his brand I Can’t Feel My Face. The brand, which bares the name of he and Lil Wayne’s mixtape-turned-urband-legend, features denim accessories that Santana proudly boasts could be seen as direct competition for Chrome Hearts’ sought-after chains and gothic-inspired flair. When pressed by Queenz Flip on why he’s selling his creations for over $1,000 each, Santana defended the price tag, pointing out his own involvement in elevating Chrome Hearts in Hip-Hop culture after being not only an early adopter of the brand, but also a consultant for them.

“I look at it like this,” he said. “Chrome Hearts — you know how much they selling for? $5,000. I helped make them. If they could sell it for five, I need a band for mine.”

He added, “When I rocked it, it was years ago. We [Dipset] were some of the first people rocking it.”

Santana’s new accessory line takes inspiration from classic wallet chains but adds a distinctive twist. Currently, the crown jewel of the brand is the stoner boy wallet chain, which rappers such as Dave East, Jim Jones and more have already been spotted rocking.

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“It’s heavy…looks good,” he asserted. “That’s what it’s about. That’s what James Brown said. If it feels good, sounds good, It’s good.”

Prior to the release of his 2020 project Free Santana, the Dipset rapper’s last solo album, What the Game’s Been Missing!, dropped in 2005. And while Santana has remained sought after by fans and his fellow rap peers over the years, Chrome Hearts has enjoyed strong support from rappers like Lil Uzi Vert and Drake, who’ve been spotted flaunting the brand’s iconic gothic rings and chains. Now, with his new music and high-end accessories, Santana is primed to carve out his own space in both the rap game and the world of luxury fashion.

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Marlon Wayans Announces Family’s Return To “Scary Movie” Franchise After 18-Year Hiatus

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Marlon Wayans has announced that the Wayans brothers will be making their return to the Scary Movie franchise after nearly two decades.

In a tweet he shared on Tuesday (October 29), the White Chicks star shared his excitement for he and his sibling’s return to the film franchise in a tweet that has already garnered over eight million views. Along with the message in the tweet, Marlon shared an image of himself posing with the film’s iconic Ghostface figure sticking his tongue out, seemingly referencing the infamous scene where he and the villain engaged in the hilarious “wassup” scene.

“WE’RE BACK!!!” Marlon Wayans exclaimed in the tweet. “After nearly 20 years, the Wayans brothers are finally going to give the fans what they’ve been asking for… a return to the SCARY MOVIE franchise! We’re looking forward to having fun on the big screen again.”

Overall, the Wayans’ family has played a significant role in the rise of the Scary Movie franchise. Marlon and Shawn Wayans first appeared in the film franchise upon the release of the original Scary Movie in 2000. In the inaugural parody horror-comedy, Marlon played Shorty Meeks, and Shawn played Ray Wilkins. Both characters were fan favorites, leading the brothers to reprise their roles in Scary Movie 2, released in 2001. Additionally, Keenen Ivory Wayans directed both of the first two films and Craig Wayans made a cameo in Scary Movie 2 as one of the students who accompany the main cast to the haunted mansion. After this second installment, Marlon and Shawn did not return for further sequels over creative differences. However, during his recent interview with Shannon Sharpe for his Club Shay Shay Podcast, Marlon accused disgraced film executive Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob of stealing the Wayans’ idea for Scary Movie 3. According to Marlon, things went south after Weinstein and his Miramax company fielded their pitch for the third installment of the film and proceeded to lowball them with an offer for it.

“They go, ‘We love it. We’re going to make an offer,’” he recalled. But the Weinsteins’ offer was “what we made on the first one.”

Marlon went on to say that he believes the fall from grace Weinstein experienced during the “Me Too” movement was divine payback for how he wronged the Wayans family.

“Sometimes you ain’t gotta do nothing because God’s gonna do it all — God’s revenge,” he said. “When God come for you, you gotta trust God. You don’t retaliate, vengeance is mine. They took Miramax, his company…. Then they had the Weinstein Co. and then all this stuff started going down with the rape allegations and they took that company, too.”

He added, “I always say, they didn’t just rape and m##### women, they raped n###as too. Molested us in them deals. They were terrible people.”

Watch the portion of Marlon’s recent interview with Sharpe during which he speaks at length about the situation with Weinstein and his company Miramax amid the release of Scary Movie 3.

Drake & Chris Brown Accused Of Stealing “No Guidance” In $5M Lawsuit

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Drake and Chris Brown were hit with a $5 million lawsuit over their 2019 single “No Guidance.” According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Tykeiya Dore and Marc Stephens sued multiple defendants for copyright infringement in New Jersey on October 25.

The plaintiffs claimed Drake and Brown’s “No Guidance” ripped off Dore’s song “I Got It.” Drake and Brown’s collaboration allegedly used the “same chord progressions, tempo, pitch, key, melody, harmony, rhythm, structure, phrasing, and lyrics” as Dore’s track.

Dore wrote “I Got It” in 2015, published it in 2016 and uploaded it to YouTube in 2017. She registered the song with the U.S. Copyright Office in July 2019, a month after “No Guidance” dropped.

The lawsuit claimed the writers and producers of “No Guidance” accessed “I Got It” because it was uploaded to director Benji Filmz’s YouTube channel. Vinylz, who co-produced “No Guidance,” allegedly kept an eye on Benji’s channel.

“Defendant Anderson Hernandez, professionally known as Vinylz, discovered and obtained access to, Tykeiya’s song ‘I Got It’ and Cardi B’s songs on Benji Filmz YouTube channel,” the lawsuit contended. “In 2018, Vinylz later produced Cardi B’s song ‘Be Careful.’ In 2019, without permission, Tykeiya’s song was ‘I Got It’ was used by Vinlyz for Chris Brown’s song “No Guidance.’”

Dore’s uncle Jesse Spruils allegedly provided a copy of her song to Nija Charles, the co-writer of “No Guidance.” He confronted Charles after “No Guidance” dropped in 2019. Dore wasn’t aware of what her uncle did until 2024.

“Defendant Chris Brown’s song ‘No Guidance’ was released and Plaintiff’s uncle contacted Nija Charles to confront her about stealing the chorus of Plaintiff’s song ‘I Got It,’” the lawsuit read. “Defendant Nija Charles blocked Plaintiff’s uncle from her social media accounts. Plaintiff’s uncle felt incompetent, humiliated and embarrassed that he allowed the song ‘I Got It’ to be copied without being compensated, so he never told Plaintiff Tykeiya about it. It wasn’t until Plaintiff Tykeiya hired Marc Stephens, on May 21, 2024, that Plaintiff Tykeiya discovered that her uncle knew about Defendant Nija Charles and Vinlyz having access to her song.”

The lawsuit also targeted YouTube and Google for wrongfully taking down a copyright infringement comparison video uploaded by Stephens. The plaintiffs sued YouTube and Google for unjust enrichment, defamation, common law fraud and emotional distress, among other claims.

André 3000 Presents Erykah Badu With CFDA Fashion Icon Award

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Erykah Badu was honored on Monday (October 28) during the 2024 Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards at the American Museum of Natural History. The neo-soul goddess appeared at the dressed in an oversized black and white ensemble by Thom Browne.

Topping off the dramatic outfit was an ornate headdress and striking face jewelry, signature elements of her eclectic aesthetic.

The ceremony saw Badu receive the coveted Fashion Icon award, presented by her former partner and legendary Hip-Hop figure, André 3000. Notably, he carried an orange traffic cone on stage, a whimsical touch that seemed to echo the avant-garde tone of the evening.

“The world is a private joke between me and my things,” Badu said with a smile, her statement capturing the essence of her fashion philosophy and personal expression.

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Before the event, CFDA chairman Thom Browne praised Badu for her “effortless authenticity” and how she channels her vision into everything she wears.

Meanwhile, Badu reflected on her approach to style, blending her passions for fashion, music, nd technology.

“I’ve always loved taking bits and pieces of everything I’m drawn to and turning them into something bigger than the sum of the parts,” she said, expressing her gratitude for the honor while assuring the crowd that she would not “take it for granted.”

Other notable moments of the evening included Hamish Bowles receiving The Founder’s Award, Stephen Burrows accepting The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, and Stuart Vevers being recognized for innovation with Coach’s Coachtopia campaign.

Blake Lively gave the Positive Change Award to fashion icon Michael Kors, and Daniel Roseberry of Schiaparelli won the International Award. Among the night’s top honors were Rachel Scott of Diotima, who was named American Womenswear Designer of the Year, and Willy Chavarria, who took home the American Menswear Designer of the Year award for the second time.

Raul Lopez of Luar earned recognition as American Accessory Designer of the Year, while Henry Zankov won American Emerging Designer of the Year.

Kanye West & adidas Resolve Legal Battle Following Antisemitic Blowback

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Bjorn Gulden, adidas’ CEO, announced the company resolved its legal battle against Kanye West. The former business partners settled out of court with no money exchanged.

“There isn’t any more open issues, and there is no… money going either way,” Gulden told reporters on a conference call. “And we both move on.”

He added, “There were tensions on many issues, and… when you put the claims on the right side and you put the claims on the left side, both parties said we don’t need to fight anymore and withdrew all the claims.”

The two sides faced off in multiple lawsuits after adidas cut ties with West over his antisemitism. Gulden said the breakdown of their partnership was “very unfortunate” despite their legal dispute.

“I think Kanye West is one of the most creative people in the world,” Gulden said in 2023. “Both in music and what I call street culture. So, he’s extremely creative and has … created a Yeezy line that was very successful. And then, as creative people, he did some statements, which wasn’t that good … I don’t think he meant what he said. I don’t think he’s a bad person — it just came across that way.”

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Earlier this year, a judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing adidas of securities fraud linked to West. HRSA-ILA Funds claimed adidas failed to disclose Ye’s inappropriate conduct from 2013 to 2018, leaving investors in the dark.

“Certainly, that Ye allegedly engaged in such behavior while working with adidas is troubling,” Judge Karin J. Immergut noted. “This Court does not condone what Ye allegedly did. But the question before this Court is not whether to admonish Ye or hold adidas morally accountable for Ye’s conduct. This Court is faced with a precise legal question: has [HRSA-ILA Funds] sufficiently pleaded facts showing that adidas misled investors and thereby committed federal securities fraud? On the current record before this Court, the answer is no.”

Ye’s collaboration with adidas was lucrative for the company, but the relationship reached its breaking point in 2022. The company terminated their partnership, saying Ye violated its “values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness.”

NLE Choppa Reveals He Attempted To Have Snoop Dogg Appear In “The Wash” Short Film

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NLE Choppa and his team apparently sought after Snoop Dogg to appear in his upcoming short film clearly inspired by the early 2000s era comedy flick the Deathrow Records rapper starred in alongside Dr. Dre.

For anyone who may have missed it, the 21 year-old rapper released the official trailer for his upcoming comedy short film NLE Choppa Presents: The Wash the weekend prior to its Wednesday (October 30) premiere. In addition to starting in the film, the Memphis native also wrote, directed and produced the short.

While multiple stars will make cameos in the film, including Lil Wayne and Sukihana, West Coast, hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will be absent from the production, which provides “modern twist” on the classic movie. But that wasn’t by design, according to NLE Choppa himself, who claims he attempted to work his magic to align Uncle Snoop with the reboot he’s at the helm of.

In response to a fan who claimed the absence of a cameo from Snoop Dogg was “nasty work” NLE Choppa responded, “we tried hard” seemingly indicating that negotiations were underway to get Snoop to be apart of the production.

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While it’s unclear exactly why Snoop Dogg won’t be a part of the short film, it’s very obvious that the plot for NLE Choppa’s production is largely based on the blueprint the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper and Dr. Dre laid out in the original film The Wash in 2001. Though NLE Choppa doesn’t necessarily have a roommate who doubles as a right-hand man, based on the trailer, he is also seeking to alleviate financial pressures whilst working his post at a car wash — much like the iconic rap duo did in the motion picture.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre achieved moderate box office success, despite mixed reviews, upon the release of The Wash in 2001. It grossed around $10 million worldwide against a budget of approximately $7 million. Over time, The Wash garnered a cult following, especially among fans of Snoop and Dre, leading to steady demand in secondary markets like DVD sales and streaming platforms.

Check out the post below for the full trailer of NLE Choppa’s short film.

Young Thug Co-Defendant’s Murder Charge Dismissed As YSL Trial Crumbles

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Young Thug’s co-defendant Quamarvious Nichols accepted a plea deal in the YSL RICO trial on Tuesday (October 29). Nichols pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

Prosecutors dropped multiple charges against Nichols. The plea deal cleared him of murder, participation in criminal street gang activity, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

“We categorically deny and contest any use of violence by Mr. Nichols,” his lawyer Bruce Harvey told Judge Paige Reese Whitaker. “We don’t agree to underlying factual basis [alleged by the prosecution]. We believe those two predicate [drug-related] acts that were committed by Mr. Nichols without any question are sufficient to meet the elements of the offense … which is a RICO conspiracy. A RICO conspiracy requires proof that the defendant … conspire with another person to violate one of the substantive provisions of RICO. And that would be drug offenses … We acknowledge the two [drug] events he participated in. We categorically deny any other allegations.”

Judge Whitaker sentenced Nichols to 20 years, seven of which will be served in prison and the rest on probation. Nichols received credit for time served. He already spent more than two years in jail.

The judge concluded court for the day after sentencing Nichols. There were no status updates on Young Thug and his other co-defendants.

Young Thug’s trial, which began in 2023, was derailed when the prosecutors made a mistake while presenting evidence against Nichols. The defense demanded a mistrial on October 23.

Judge Whitaker refused to grant a mistrial with prejudice, which would prevent prosecutors from retrying Young Thug and his co-defendants. The judge asked defense attorneys if they wanted a mistrial without prejudice, which led to plea deal negotiations behind the scenes.

6ix9ine Blames Positive Meth Tests On Adderall Following Arrest: “It’s A Mistake”

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Daniel Hernandez—better known by his rap moniker 6ix9ine, was arrested on Tuesday morning (October 29) for violating the conditions of his supervised release.

Details surrounding his apprehension are starting to emerge, partly due to Inner City Press reporter Matthew Lee, who was in the courtroom when Hernandez made his latest appearance. During the hearing, 6ix9ine was confronted about his positive drug tests, which he claimed were misunderstandings.

Hernandez apparently tested positive for meth—not just once but twice. But he begged to differ, telling the judge, “Adderall has meth in it. It’s just a mistake.”

The judge told Hernandez he could discuss the positive drug tests at his upcoming hearing on November 12 and why he repeatedly left the country despite orders forbidding that. The judge ultimately sent him back to Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, the same facility housing Diddy.

“I’ll be interested in hearing more about that on November 12,” the judge said. “I can’t resolve it now. Another court directed you not to leave the country, you left. You can call that court corrupt, and that country corrupt, but you left. I’ll see you in two weeks.”

Hernandez’s entire career has been plagued by legal issues. In 2018, he was arrested on RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) charges due to his involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. The federal RICO charges were based on allegations that he and other gang members engaged in a series of crimes, including drug trafficking, armed robberies, shootings and other violent acts.

He often used gang-related imagery and individuals in his music videos, which contributed to his public persona. Authorities claimed that he actively participated in and funded certain gang activities, which ultimately led to the charges. But, as anyone in the rap community knows, he cooperated with federal prosecutors, providing information on other gang members in exchange for a reduced sentence, leading to significant media attention and controversy. He was ultimately sentenced to two years but served just 13 months.

As for Hernandez’s latest arrest, he reportedly failed to comply with a scheduled appearance at 9:30 a.m. local time, resulting in his arrest an hour later. A judge arraigned him on three violations: traveling to Las Vegas without permission, failure to appear for drug testing and using narcotics.

Hernandez pleaded not guilty to the charges, but attorneys presented proof of his alleged unauthorized trip to Las Vegas on September 7, in addition to a back-dated letter from August through September from a doctor in Florida, who reported he tested positive for meth “two times in the last two weeks.”

6ix9ine Arrested Over Violation Of Supervised Release Following Domestic Violence Charges

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6ix9ine has landed in serious legal trouble once again, just as he was set to embark on a tour in Mexico and Central America.

According to court docs viewed by AllHipHop, the “TATI” rapper (Daniel Hernandez) was arrested after allegedly violating his supervised release. He appeared in federal court in New York on Tuesday (October 29). 6ix9ine was also arrested in January in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic over domestic violence charges stemming from an incident in which he allegedly assaulted then-girlfriend Yalin la Màs Viral.

According to Matthew Russell Lee of Inner City Press, who live-tweeted the hearing, the nature of Hernandez’ violation stems from his failure to comply with a scheduled appearance at 9:30 a.m. local time, resulting in his arrest an hour later.

A judge arraigned 6ix9ine on three violations, which included traveling to Las Vegas without permission, failure to appear for drug testing and using narcotics, namely amphetamines. Hernandez pleaded not guilty to the charges. However, attorneys presented proof of his alleged unauthorized trip to Las Vegas on September 7, in addition to a back-dated letter from August through September from a doctor in Florida, who claims the rapper tested positive for meth “two times in the last two weeks.”

An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for November 12 and the presiding judge ruled to detain him at the Metropolitan Detention Center until the hearing over his recent actions. Lee noted 6ix9ine attempted to directly address the judge and make his plea for freedom, which was ultimately denied.

Adding to the complexity of his legal issues, 6ix9ine was recently slapped with an international warrant issued by a Dominican Republic court in August, per Diario Libre. He faced arrest for contempt of court stemming from a 2023 assault case.

Last month, Hernandez announced he signed a deal with Kartel Music, which in total, could be worth $6 million. The lucrative deal employs Hernandez to record an album with Mexican regional artists and then tour said album, and his catalog, in the United States, Mexico and Central and South America. But TMZ reported one of the provisions of the contract stipulated that he be in good legal standing to receive the guaranteed amount the deal offers.

50 Cent Reveals Why He Rejected Donald Trump’s $3M Performance Offer

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Donald Trump’s campaign tried to book 50 Cent for the Republican presidential candidate’s rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. The G-Unit rapper told the Breakfast Club he turned down a $3 million offer to perform at the event, which was held on Sunday (October 27).

“I didn’t even go far,” he said regarding negotiations. “I wasn’t talking to them about [endorsing Trump]. I’m afraid of politics. I do not like no part of politics. No gangbanging, no politics. It’s because when you do get involved in it, no matter how you feel, someone passionately disagrees with you.”

50 Cent emphasized how strives to avoid religion and politics in his career. He joked about Kanye West being exiled to Japan for not avoiding those subjects.

“That’s the formula for the confusion that sent Kanye to Japan,” 50 Cent said. “He said something about both of those things and now he can only go to Japan.”

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Trump’s MSG rally created controversy a week before the presidential election. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told racist jokes about Latinos – specifically targeting Puerto Ricans – at the event.

“I don’t know if you know this, but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now,” Hinchcliffe said. “I think it’s called Puerto Rico.”

Trump’s campaign issued a statement attempting to distance him from Hinchcliffe amid outrage.

“This joke does not reflect the views of President Trump or the campaign,” they said.

Trump was asked about Hinchcliffe on Tuesday (October 29). The former president claimed he had no clue who the comedian was.

“I don’t know him,” Trump told ABC News. “Someone put him up there. I don’t know who he is.”

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump thought the joke received too much media attention.

“I think it’s a shame that there’s so much that’s been made about it,” she said. “It was not, obviously, a joke that was condoned in any way by the campaign, the RNC or Donald Trump. It was a comedian. And I just wish that people were actually looking at the impact of that actual rally in Madison Square Garden with all those people. It was really incredible. And I think it’s a shame that so much has been made of that.”

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Rips Tory Lanez Missing Gun Claims

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Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyer Alex Spiro denied allegations about the gun used to shoot her going missing. Spiro insisted the weapon was still in the Los Angeles Police Department’s possession after Tory Lanez claimed it was no longer available for DNA testing.

Spiro told legal reporter Meghann Cuniff the gun was “there and available.” Lanez’s lawyers said his 10-year prison sentence should be vacated because the firearm went missing, preventing him from conducting further testing in an October filing.

“As the firearm is unavailable, this further testing is impossible,” Lanez’s legal team ontended. “By failing to preserve the material and exculpatory evidence, the People have infringed on the Petitioner’s right under the First and Fourteenth Amendments to seek redress of Petitioner’s grievances through the judicial process. The Petitioner is entitled to challenge the legality of his confinement under the Fourteenth Amendment due process clause because of the People’s failure to preserve and present exculpatory evidence at trial and make available to the Petitioner post-trial.”

Lanez was convicted of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence in 2022. A judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison in 2023.

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The Canadian rapper/singer, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, thought DNA evidence could help his case. He sought to blame the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion on her former friend Kelsey Harris.

“It is more than an abstract possibility that the jury could have been swayed by positive DNA test results showing Ms. Harris’s DNA contributed to one of the four profiles recovered from the magazine and firearm,” Lanez’s attorneys argued. “If the people had made such evidence available to the jury or the defense, it is reasonable to conclude that a rational trier of fact would have found the requisite reasonable doubt as to whether Mr. Peterson had fired the weapon. When looking at the sum total of the circumstances of Petitioner Peterson’s trial, it is clear that a miscarriage of justice has occurred.”

An appellate court confirmed it will consider Lanez’s appeal. The California Attorney General’s Office was ordered to respond to his petition by November 20.

Diddy Blackface & Baby Oil Costumes Spark Outrage, Prompting Probe By College

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Two college students are facing intense criticism online after their controversial Halloween costumes depicting Diddy in blackface and a bottle of baby oil went viral.

The image shows a white guy dressed in blackface and wearing a red bow tie, black blazer and white pants. The second individual is a woman dressed as a baby oil bottle. So far, the image has been viewed over 21 million times on Twitter (X).

The costume choice has been criticized as not only racially offensive but also insensitive due to its ties to a recent federal investigation involving Diddy.

The music mogul was arrested September 16 on multiple RICO charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Reports indicated that federal agents seized numerous bottles of baby oil from his homes in Miami and Los Angeles. The baby oil, according to accusations in the case, was allegedly laced with the date rape drug GHB, although that was later proved to be false.

The controversial costumes initially surfaced in a TikTok video posted by a woman reportedly attending San Diego State University. The quick clip also featured other Halloween costumes, with the caption, “How the group chat dressed for Halloween.”

Though the video was eventually deleted, its circulation across other platforms ensured that it continued to incite anger among viewers. At this time, it remains unclear whether the students involved are, in fact, affiliated with San Diego State University.

In response, the institution released a statement condemning the actions depicted in the photo.

“The use of blackface and any actions making light of sexual assault are deeply offensive and have no place in a respectful, caring community. We are deeply concerned about the actions depicted and understand the gravity of how this may impact others, including members of our community.

We have received confirmation that the person who posted the visuals via social media is being misidentified as one of the individuals in the photo. In situations such as these, we must affirm that misinformation is harmful and threats of violence are reprehensible and have no place within our society.

The individuals photographed are not confirmed SDSU students, and our team is working to confirm additional information, to include the location and the names and affiliations of the individuals involved.

Just as important to restate: Any behavior that stereotypes or seeks to harm people based on race or ethnicity and disregard the severity of sexual assault directly contradicts our shared university values and undermines our efforts in support of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all.”

Over on Twitter (X), there was plenty of debate. Some users were offended, while others—mostly white people—didn’t think dressing in blackface was a big deal.