Diddy faces yet another troubling legal battle as a former Harlem barber steps into the spotlight with accusations of sexual assault against the Hip-Hop mogul.
In a lawsuit filed in New York City, the barber, known in the documents as John Doe, claims that Diddy assaulted him in a studio back in 1997.
The allegations add another layer to the slew of legal challenges Diddy is currently dealing with—from sex trafficking to racketeering charges.
According to Doe, he was well-respected within Harlem’s music community, often cutting hair for the industry’s biggest names, including Diddy.
Their relationship went deeper than mere client and barber; they shared mutual friends, one of whom worked security for the famed Bad Boy Records.
On the fateful night in question, Doe was picked up in a ritzy blue Mercedes by this mutual friend and found Diddy already inside the car.
Once they reached the recording studio, the encounter took a dark turn. Left alone after others departed, Doe says he and the mogul shared drinks and smoked marijuana.
What happened next is blurred by suspicion and fear, as Doe claims he blacked out, suspecting his drink may have been tampered with by Diddy.
He awoke to find himself in a compromising position, his pants and underwear askew, while Diddy stood nearby.
Confronted with confusion and anger, Doe says he demanded an explanation yelling, “Yo Puff, what the f### is with this funny s###?!” as he approached Diddy with the intent of assaulting him.
An attempt at appeasement—$1,000 in cash from Diddy—was reluctantly accepted by Doe as he left, rattled to his core.
In the lawsuit, Doe recounts sharing the traumatic experience with the mutual friend who introduced him to Diddy that night. This confidant allegedly dismissed Doe’s concerns, casually referring to Combs as a “punk ass.”
Angie Stone, renowned neo-soul singer and member of the pioneering Hip-Hop trio The Sequence, was killed in a car crash on Saturday morning (March 1).
A source close to AllHipHop who works with Stone’s team confirmed she and nine other band members were involved in the accident while traveling home from Alabama, where they had performed on Friday night (February 28). She was 63.
“I received a call from her team stating that Angie passed,” veteran promotor Van Silk later told AllHipHop. “I thought it was from her kidney dialysis which she was going through, but it was a bad vehicle accident with 9 people in the Sprinter van coming from a show in Alabama heading back to Atlanta. Angie will be missed especially by me because we will either text or call each other in the morning.
“I was working with her and her team on her YouTube channel, Angie Secrets Revealed. Next we were changing the concept to most likely call it a different name. We just finished a video in November called ‘Industry.’ There was so many things we discussed about doing. This day is sad as I’m still shocked.”
The word is starting to spread online, with many taking to Instagram and Twitter to express their condolences.
Angie Stone, born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, rose to fame with The Sequence along with Cheryl “The Pearl” Cook and Gwendolyn “Blondie” Chisolm, known for hits like “Funk You Up” and “Funky Sound.”
In the early 1990s, Stone became part of the R&B trio Vertical Hold, releasing albums like A Matter Of Time and Head First. Her solo career took off in 1990 with the release of her debut album, Black Diamond, which was followed by Mahogany Soul in 2001 and Stone Love in 2004, all of which received significant acclaim and commercial success.
Stone is also known for her work with D’Angelo, who she worked with on his Brown Sugar and Voodoo. They share a 12-year-old son. Her music often reflects her personal experiences and relationships, showcasing her unique blend of soulful vocals and Hip-Hop influences. Stone was a three-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Soul Train Lady of Soul Award recipient.
50 Cent is reviving his feud with longtime frenemy Floyd Mayweather, mocking the boxing legend for calling Donald Trump the “best president” in the history of the United States.
Earlier this week, he gushed over Trump during an appearance” on the Fox Business show “Making Money with Charles Payne.”
“We had Trump before, we didn’t appreciate him,” Mayweather stated. “I think Trump is a great president, actually he’s the best president in my eyes, he’s the best president we’ve ever had. Great business man and that’s what it’s about.”
Mayweather continued, praising Trump’s performance and suggesting that Americans are always upset, regardless of who is in office.
“Trump has done an amazing job and a lot of people around America are upset,” he added. “But no matter who goes into the White House we’re always upset. And I think Trump is the man for the job, he’s the best president in my eyes.”
50 Cent reposted the interview on Instagram Thursday (February 27), poking fun at Floyd Mayweather and repeating his previous claims about the boxer’s illiteracy.
“LOL YO you know how, when you’re in school and a kid eats the crayons,” 50 Cent wore in the caption. “Now you see what happens when they grow up. Spell BEST PRESIDENT champ! LOL.”
50 Cent’s trolling may have something to do with Mayweather recently partying with his rivals Big Meech and Rick Ross.
The G-Unit mogul has targeted anyone associating with the BMF co-founder amid their feud.
He recently criticized Detroit rapper 42 Dugg for giving Big Meech money following his release from jail last year.
“Your daddy my [ninja emoji],” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “You made a mistake giving Screech a $100K you could have given that to your [ninja emojis]’s. You always been hard-headed. WTF.”
Wendy Williams feels imprisoned at an assisted living facility she describes as “suffocating” and is determined to break free.
The former talk show host, known for her outspoken nature, shared her frustrations in an interview on NewsNation’s Banfield.
Confined to what she calls “the memory unit” of the facility, she lamented the limitations on her freedom.
“I don’t have the freedom to do virtually anything,” Williams said. “As far as where I am, I’m on the fifth floor. They call it ‘the memory unit,’ so it’s for people who don’t remember anything.”
Wendy, 60, disclosed her disbelief about her residency there, questioning its purpose given her situation.
“I have no idea, but I can tell you that it’s $18,000 a month, which is extremely expensive. And what do I have? I have a bedroom, a bathroom and a window.”
The atmosphere, she described, feels isolating. With her spirits dampened by solitude and restriction, she expressed her urgency to reclaim her independence.
“I’m ready to get out of here,” Wendy declared. “I’m ready to get out and get out of the guardianship. It’s suffocating, it’s very lonely.”
Williams has been under legal guardianship since May 2022, allowing court-appointed guardian Sabrina Morrissey to manage her financial and health-related matters.
Recently, her medical team made public her diagnosis of progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, but Williams disputes claims of being “incapacitated,” comparing her predicament to being “in prison.”
Notably, Suzanne Bass, a former producer on The Wendy Williams Show, supported Williams in her current plight.
“She sounds fantastic,” Bass commented in an Instagram post. “She sounds the best she’s sounded in years.”
NFL star Stefon Diggs has filed a lawsuit against reality TV personality Mulan Hernandez (real name Mia Jones) and her friend Brianna “Brii” Mack, seeking up to $1 million in damages.
Filed in Harris County, Texas, the lawsuit accuses Jones of assault, extortion, trespassing, and destruction of property following an alleged incident at Diggs’ apartment on June 7, 2024, according to the Houston Chronicle.
The Houston Texans wide receiver claims Jones punched him in the chest, threatened his career, and destroyed his $130,000 watch, a PC gaming system, and his phone—throwing the latter into the toilet. He also alleges she refused to leave.
According to the lawsuit, Jones allegedly warned, “You won’t be playing this year,” and on multiple occasions, threatened him with weapons, including a firearm.
Diggs, who was recently linked to Cardi B and Yung Miami, further accuses Jones and Mack of attempting to extort millions from him by threatening to “go public and ruin his career” unless he paid them.
His attorney, Kent Schaffer, dismissed the claims against Diggs, stating that Jones sought financial gain from a brief, casual relationship. Schaffer added that young athletes often face similar situations, and Diggs had tried to avoid “drama.”
Jones, meanwhile, sought medical treatment on June 7, claiming she had slipped on a wet kitchen floor but had not lost consciousness. A CT scan reportedly came back negative. However, a week later, on June 14, she told doctors she had been “punched in the back of the head.”
The lawsuit also accuses Jones and Mack of intentional infliction of emotional distress and conspiracy.
Jones Slams “Clickbait” Lawsuit
Jones responded on social media, calling the lawsuit “clickbait” and alleging that Diggs assaulted her. She claimed she suffered a concussion, received medication “requested” by Diggs’ medical team, and shared a medical report dated June 7, 2024, as evidence.
“This is clearly an attempt to get ahead of the truth that is to come,” she wrote. “I WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED NOR SILENCED. Reliving this moment is very traumatic for me, especially during my healing process. Domestic violence is something I do not wish on anyone, and everything done in the dark will come to light.”
According to court documents, a consent order issued by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker allowed the return of the high-end pieces to Rafaello & Company Inc.
Highlighting his unique style and flair, the items include a Rolex Datejust watch engraved with “King Slime,” a diamond cross pendant, an exquisite necklace with green jewels, a double-row diamond tennis necklace, diamond stud earrings and a sparkling diamond ring set with 13 stones.
Notably, the rapper still faces obstacles in reclaiming other luxury possessions, including cash and high-end vehicles seized during the arrest worth an estimated $2 million to $3 million.
Among the cars taken were a Chevrolet Corvette, a Porsche, a Mercedes-Benz GLS Maybach, and two Mercedes-Benz AMG GTs.
Prosecutors linked these items to alleged criminal activities under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
Young Thug faced serious charges under the RICO Act in 2022, accused of leading the alleged criminal group Young Slime Life, masked as his record label Young Stoner Life.
However, a pivotal moment arrived in October 2024 when Young Thug pleaded guilty to six charges, including gang-related activities and firearm offenses.
With this plea, he was able to avoid further imprisonment by accepting 15 years of probation instead.
A court hearing initially set to address the status of his remaining seized assets was canceled, but a new date is expected to be scheduled to provide a final resolution.
Blacc Sam, the brother of late Los Angeles rap star Nipsey Hussle, has confirmed new music and a documentary are in the works.
On Wednesday (February 26), Blacc Sam appeared in an interview with Power 106 Los Angeles ahead of the grand opening of Marathon Burger on March 1. Along with speaking about the restaurant and Nipsey’s Neighborhood Nip Foundation, Blacc Sam also took a moment to provide an update about a pair of upcoming project celebrating the legacy of the Victory Lap album architect.
While remarking on his efforts to maintain Nipsey’s intellectual property for the better good of their family estate, the topic of a documentary series was brought up. Blacc Sam quickly confirmed it would soon become a reality.
“That’s been a journey, man, just trying to, like you say, keep it tight,” Blacc Sam said in part. “It’s not for sale—people can’t throw some money at us and tell us it needs to be two episodes or three episodes. The creative is not for sale.”
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Blacc Sam continued, remarking on navigating the process to bringing the documentary to life while also revealing key details about its relase.
“So we’ve just been kind of backing away, turning down a lot of offers, and just putting our head down and working,” he said. “Once it’s finished correctly, it’s looking like maybe eight episodes. Then we’re gonna come out with it and release it.”
In addition to confirming the plans for the release of the documentary, Blacc Sam also provided an update on Nipsey’s next posthumous release. Following an extremely small number of singles to arrive since Nipsey’s death in 2019, of which Big Sean’s “Deep Reverence” is one among few, a full-length project is set to arrive this year, per his brother’s assertion.
“Also, with the music—yeah, if Hussl [Nipsey Hussle] didn’t actually do the verse or work with the person or kind of put together the blueprint for the project, we’re not doing it.” he said. “He did something with Bino [Bino Rideaux], and there’s a new project that we were about to release. This was a project that he had with Bino that was pretty much 80 percent finished, so the team kind of came in and got some unreleased verses and music that he had done with Bino and just tightened it up, and it sounds amazing.”
Blacc Sam concluded, saying, “It should be coming out around this summer.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ once-lavish White Party in the Hamptons—a playground for the music industry elite—allegedly hid a nightmarish secret.
A newly filed lawsuit accuses the embattled music mogul of drugging and raping a woman in plain sight while guests partied around them, oblivious to the horror unfolding behind closed doors.
The woman, identified as the plaintiff, claims she was just 24 years old in 1999 when she was lured into Diddy’s orbit under the guise of networking for her music scouting business.
What should have been a golden opportunity turned into a grotesque ordeal inside a house filled with debauchery and unchecked power.
According to the lawsuit, Jay Stone invited the plaintiff to Diddy’s infamous Hamptons bash.
She had no idea that upon entering the sprawling estate, she would be stripped of her phone and left alone to navigate a space teeming with naked guests engaging in open sex acts.
The air was thick with excess, but what happened next was something far darker.
The complaint alleges that after consuming a second drink offered by Diddy, the plaintiff began to feel lightheaded, her body betraying her as the effects of what she believes was a spiked cocktail took hold.
She was then led to a room to “rest,” only to awaken in a state of paralysis as Diddy—fully naked—stood before her, masturbating while other men’s voices echoed in the background.
She could see, she could hear—but she could not move. The lawsuit claims Diddy raped her while she drifted in and out of consciousness, unable to fight back, unable to scream for help.
Other men allegedly entered and exited the room, laughing as the assault took place. When she finally regained full consciousness, she found herself dumped outside in a car, bruised, swollen, and robbed of her dignity.
A security guard, armed and unbothered, handed back her belongings and issued a chilling warning: she should feel grateful that Diddy had “picked her.”
He reportedly told her to accept what had happened and move on because no one would believe a “nobody” over a music industry kingmaker.
Terrified and traumatized, the woman confided in a friend, who urged her to go to the police. But the threat from Bad Boy founder’s enforcer loomed large, silencing her for over two decades—until now.
This lawsuit adds to an avalanche of allegations that have engulfed Diddy in recent months.
The Bad Boy Records founder is currently facing a federal indictment on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and witness intimidation.
Prosecutors accuse him of running a criminal enterprise designed to entrap, abuse, and silence victims while leveraging his billion-dollar empire as a shield.
According to court documents, Diddy’s alleged reign of terror included physical assaults, forced labor, kidnapping, and a sophisticated network of enablers who ensured his crimes remained buried.
While Diddy has denied all allegations against him, his legal troubles are far from over. He is slated to go to trial on the RICO charges in May.
Meek Mill has shared the advice he says LeBron James offered to him regarding his artistic direction amid the release of his new collaboration with Fridayy.
Following the release of the duo’s “Proud Of Me” collaboration from Fridayy’s Some Days I’m Good Some Days I’m Not album, Meek Mill’s Twitter mentions were flooded with reactions from users praising the potent concept behind the deep cut.
In particular, listeners are raving over Meek’s approach to addressing the death of his father—a burden the Philadelphia rapper shares with vocalist Fridayy, as well.
“MeekMill killed that jawn with Friday s### just gave me the chills,” a Twitter user wrote, to which Meek Mill replied, “The highest compliment from music to me is someone getting the chills!”
Following another users reply to the conversation thread Meek was having with different user separately, he dropped a bombshell by inserting NBA champion LeBron James into the mix.
“You gotta drop a whole tape of you talkingthat talk like that nbs,” a user wrote.
Meek replied, writing, “ LeBron told me that a while back.”
When it comes to how he’s dealing with the grief he feels, Meek revealed that even his closest loved ones had not heard the type of perspective he beared on his sleeve throughout the collab, in another remark.
“My mom didn’t even know I felt like this about my dad situation!” He wrote in a tweet.
The authenticity of Meek’s sentiments were felt across the board, as well, attracting a number of intense and personal fan reflections as a result.
”That verse Meek did on Fridayy album might be in the rafters for him. That s### was special man,” one user wrote.
Another user chimed in, “That Meek verse on Fridayy tape 🔥🔥🤮🤮🤮 He can tweet what he wants he a GOAT,” to which Meek replied, “I been doing what I want since my dad died literally lol.”
The surge in love and support Meek has received since the collaboration was released appears to have had a positive effect on him and has seemingly motivated him to get back to releasing new music consistently.
”I have a new song coming out called pizza gate!!!!!” he wrote in a separate tweet.
I have a new song coming out called pizza gate!!!!!
Even though Drake’s righthand man PARTYNEXTDOOR was sending shots his way, Tory Lanez is still in the 6 God’s corner—especially when it comes to his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG).
In a recent appearance on the Full Send podcast during which the Canadian rapper was promoting his upcoming album he’s recording in prison, due out March 7, he made it clear he believes Drizzy’s legal battle is about more than just himself. In fact, he made a bold prediction about how things could affect artists all over in a beneficial way should Drake achieve the unthinkable and actually win his case against UMG.
“What Drake is doing, no matter how you want to put it, he’s really doing this for the rest of us artists,” Tory Lanez stated. “Because the reality of it is, is if one man finally comes out and says, yo, f### this, and the rest of us do it, a revolution starts.”
Tory Lanez says Drake's legal battle with UMG is to start a revolution, and he says he didn't diss Kendrick on the DDG song, but he wishes he was in Drake's shoes to battle Kendrick Lamar
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He doubled down on his revolutionary rhetoric regarding Drake’s lawsuit, emphasizing that this could be a turning point for artists, depending on how people perceive it. In the process, he addressed the theories that this entire thing is a result of his scorned ego desperately searching for a win following his brutal rap battle with Kendrick.
“So it’s either you look at it as he’s gonna start a revolution, or you look at it as, you know, it’s just Drake doing some s###, and he’s just trying to do some s###, and you feel like he’s doing this because he lost a battle,” he said.
Tory continued, categorically dismissing the idea that Drake is acting out of spite following the backlash generated by his feud with Kendrick Lamar.
“Being a man that knows him, and speaks to him on a day-to-day basis, I shouldn’t say day-to-day, I don’t talk to him every day, but a man that speaks to him regularly, it’s like, that n#### is not no dumb n####, bro,” he said. “He’s a very smart individual. He’s like a war general.”
He expounded on Drake’s strategy when it comes to music, revealing his belief that his approach is far more calculated than it may appear.
“It’s a n#### that’s very patient, and sometimes when you make certain moves, it’s not gonna make sense at that moment,” he said. “But the grand scheme of what he’s doing is so smart, that when it comes into full fruition, that’s when you’re gonna be like, oh, I get it now.”
However, when asked about his own competitive nature in Hip-Hop, Tory addressed speculation that he had taken a shot at Kendrick Lamar in his feature on DDG’s song “Handling Business.” Instead, he actually broadened the shots fired to seemingly encompass the entire range of artists currently making up the mainstream landscape.
“Nah, I was just saying like, straight up, like, look, here’s the reality, bro—I come to compete,” he said. “When it comes to my craft, I’m here to compete with anybody. I don’t give a f### who you are, what you got going on. Like, if we’re here to compete for music, I’m here for that, you feel me? And at the end of the day, like, that wasn’t, like, a lot of people thought that was like a Kendrick diss. It wasn’t a Kendrick diss, it was an anybody diss.”
Still, he admitted he would have loved to step in for Drake in his feud with K. Dot.
“I almost wish, sometimes I wish I could have jumped in Drizzy’s shoes and just, and did the beat for him,” he said. “Regardless, like, you feel me?”
Trippie Redd Ruffles Feathers in Southwest Ranches Over Trashed Flamingos
Trippie Redd is in hot water with his Southwest Ranches neighbors after an unexpected reaction to a lighthearted community fundraiser.
The Ohio-born rapper is known locally for jet black house in the Miami suburb as much as he is for his genre-bending music. It is his reaction to a flock of pink plastic flamingos that landed on his lawn that has upset his neighbors.
The fundraiser, called “Getting Flocked,” is a long-standing tradition in the town, where plastic flamingos are placed in a resident’s yard with a note explaining that they’ve been “flocked” as part of a charitable initiative. The recipient can then choose the next neighbor to get “flocked” and, if they wish, donate to a student scholarship fund.
But when Trippie Redd found his yard covered in a sea of neon pink birds, he didn’t exactly see the humor in it. Instead of playing along, the rapper reportedly gathered up the entire flock and tossed them straight in the trash.
“Trippie lives here and recently we thought it would be fun to flock him and he took all of the plastic flamingos and threw them in the garbage,” one person told AllHipHop. “He is a d##k.”
The incident has ruffled feathers. “It’s all in good fun, and it’s for a great cause,” said one local resident familiar with the initiative. “Most people get a kick out of it and pass it on, but I guess Trippie wasn’t feeling it.”
At press time, Trippie Redd had not commented on the situation, but the flamingo fiasco has already made waves in the quiet town, where celebrities and athletes call home.
The fundraiser continues and residents are already plotting the next high-profile “flocking” target.
Ashanti has opened up about the attempts she made to reconcile with the late Irv Gotti, in addition to how she is processing the former Murder Inc. music mogul’s untimely death.
On Friday (February 28), Ashanti sat down with Angie Martinez in the latest episode of her IRL podcast and discussed at length how she has been compartmentalizing the unexpected passing Gotti.
As Ashanti reflected on their relationship, both professionally and personally, her words were filled with an immense sense of emotional gratitude. When asked how she dealt with the news, Ashanti admitted, “It was a lot to process. It was a lot of different feelings and emotions.”
Ashanti opens up about how she’s processing Irv Gotti’s death, knowing they weren’t able to get back on good terms
Ashanti added that the sadness she felt upon hearing the news left her wishing things had turned out differently between them.
“I’m still sad that it ended like this,” she said. “Because there was a time where things were just amazing.”
Despite their well-documented conflicts over the years, Ashanti expressed that she had always wanted the best for him.
“I know in my heart that I always just wanted peace for both of us,” she said. “For us to be cordial. And I wished peace for him. I prayed for him to be at peace.”
Ashanti also reflected on the history they made together and the lasting impact of their work. In doing so, she emphasized the importance of her son with Nelly understanding the magnitude of the success she accomplished alongside Gotti.
“We made history together—that is infinite,” she said. “My son is going to know that we made these records together.”
She also shared her disappointment that they had not reconciled in recent years, despite her efforts.
“I do know that I extended the olive branch and I do know that I tried to just—I just wanted things to be cool,” she said.
While revealing she has also connected with Gotti’s loved one’s and other close associates, such as Ja Rule, since his death, she also addressed the public scrutiny and drama surrounding their relationship. Even though things were rocky between them for several years, Ashanti maintained that she always tried to handle things with grace.
“I genuinely will always feel grateful,” she said. “I will always be thankful, and be honest about all of that.”
During their time together at Murder Inc., Ashanti and Irv Gotti were responsible for some of the biggest hits of the early 2000s. With chart-topping singles like “Foolish” and “Mesmerize” Ashanti cemented herself as an R&B powerhouse. Their collaborations led to multi-platinum success and several Grammy nominations.
Drake injected generosity into his Australian tour in Port Macquarie by spontaneously offering to cover cancer treatments for a fan’s ailing mother, even though he’s since canceled upcoming concert dates.
During last week’s Anita Max Win tour performance, the Canadian Hip-Hop star paused mid-song after noticing an eye-catching sign in the sea of bright lights.
Held high above the audience, the sign simply read: “Mum’s Cancer Treatment.” The handwritten plea belonged to Byron Ayton, whose mother, Xanthe Mulcahy, is battling cancer.
Upon reading the sign, the rapper immediately reacted, telling thousands in the audience, “I will pay for all your mum’s cancer treatment,” a surprise pledge that left Ayton emotionally overwhelmed.
“Words can’t describe it, the moment he pointed and said, ‘I will pay for all your mum’s cancer treatment’, I was in shock. I literally fell off my mate’s shoulders, we just broke down crying … it means so much to me, but it means a hell of a lot more to Mum,” Ayton said.
The unexpected moment of compassion created a heartfelt spectacle that turned Drake’s performance into a powerful moment of human kindness.
Drake has publicly embraced similar charity moments during his concerts in the past, capitalizing on his epic stage presence and massive reach to directly help individuals confronting struggles.
The rapper previously provided financial relief of $100,000 to another cancer survivor attending his Nashville performance.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing shocking new allegations in a lawsuit that details a series of brutal sexual assaults, including an incident where he allegedly covered a woman in baby oil before raping her while she was incapacitated.
According to the lawsuit, artists Seven Guzel claims that Diddy drugged her, rendering her unable to consent or resist. While she was in this vulnerable state, Diddy allegedly doused her entire body in a full bottle of baby oil and proceeded to rape her.
The lawsuit further alleges that Diddy’s staff, including his assistant Kristina Khorram, was present in an adjacent room with the door ajar, where her screams were audible, yet no one intervened.
The court documents outline a disturbing pattern of grooming, coercion, and violence that the plaintiff endured at the hands of the hip-hop mogul.
Diddy allegedly used his immense power in the entertainment industry to manipulate and isolate the woman, alternating between praise and humiliation to maintain control over her.
The lawsuit claims he supplied her with alcohol and drugs to weaken her resistance and over time, escalated his abuse to include multiple rapes and violent assaults.
One of the most harrowing allegations describes an instance where Diddy forced the plaintiff to take an unknown pill that caused her to lose consciousness. She later awoke to find him raping her, completely unable to move or resist.
In another incident, he is accused of drugging her on a private flight and sexually assaulting her mid-air while she was incapacitated.
The lawsuit also accuses Diddy of using his associates to facilitate his abuse, including arranging locations for assaults, handling transportation, and intimidating potential witnesses into silence.
Staff members allegedly played a role in covering up his crimes, ensuring that the assaults could continue without consequence.
These allegations come as Diddy remains incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on separate sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
His legal team has vehemently denied the claims, calling them an attempt to exploit his wealth and status.
Lil Baby’s attorneys staunchly condemned the Atlanta Police Department for linking the rapper to the fatal shooting of two teens during an alleged gang war last summer.
During a press conference earlier this week, authorities announced the arrest of seven people in connection with the fatal shooting of two 13-year-old boys, Jakody Davis and Lamon Freeman on July 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
Atlanta police linked their deaths to a gang war that started with a shooting at Lil Baby’s music video shoot in May 2024. Police claim this incident sparked a series of retaliatory shootings between rival gangs 4PF and OMF.
Major Ralph Woolfolk called the Atlanta native’s actions “cowardly,” stating he went into a rival gang stronghold where he knew he shouldn’t have been.
However, Lil Baby’s attorneys, Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg slammed authorities in a statement to WSBTV′s Michael Seiden Friday morning (February 28).
“The part of the press conference on Wednesday by the Atlanta Police Department that made an obvious reference to [Lil Baby] was complete and total nonsense,” his legal team asserted. “To say that he couldn’t shoot a music video in his hometown, a place that he loves and has continued to uplift is disgraceful.”
Lil Baby “Devastated” By Teen Deaths Attorneys Say
Furthermore, Lil Baby’s attorneys argued that his team chose video shoot locations and claimed the rapper is “devastated” over the deaths of the teens.
“Bringing his name into a conversation regarding a terrible crime for which he had absolutely no involvement is unprofessional, unethical and shameful,” the statement continued. “Those children came from the same neighborhood he did and he will continue to build up his community in any way he can.”
Hours before his attorneys’ statement, Lil Baby took to social media to deny rumors of his arrest.
“Thanks For All The Concerns,” Lil Baby wrote on his Instagram Stories. “Please Don’t Be Misinformed By Fake News !! I’m Overly Good.”
Reverend Conrad Tillard—formerly known as Conrad Muhammad – was once known as the “Hip-Hop Minister.” He was a pivotal, almost mythical, figure during Hip-Hop’s Golden Era in New York City and beyond. Tillard, then a member of the Nation of Islam, was deeply engaged in guiding artists, addressing social issues, and honing political activism within the Hip-Hop community.
He talks to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur about his early role as the National Student and Youth Minister of the Nation of Islam, his relationship with Hip-Hop’s most influential figures like Diddy and Russell Simmons. He also discusses some of the challenges of dealing with them and his founding of A Movement for Change. The org is widely regarded as the first Hip-Hop-focused political organization. He candidly discusses the tensions he faced with those, his interactions with Tupac Shakur, and the broader sociopolitical dynamics that have shaped Hip-Hop.
As the conversation continues, things heat up. Tillard and Creekmur discuss Donald Trump, Snoop, and the need to do business with Republicans. Furthermore, Tillard critiques the unyielding political allegiance of Black voters to the Democratic Party. Reverend Tillard offers a wealth of insight – quite possibly controversial – into how Hip-Hop can wield power beyond entertainment. Read a highlycondensed Q&A, with the in-depth video interview below.
AllHipHop: For those unfamiliar, tell them who you are and your significance in Hip-hop culture.
Rev. Conrad Tillard: I had the privilege of serving as the Nation of Islam’s National Student and Youth Minister and later as the Minister of Mosque No. 7 in Harlem—historically led by Malcolm X and Minister Farrakhan. This put me at the center of hip-hop’s golden era, engaging with artists and guiding them through moments of crisis. I was later dubbed the “Hip-Hop Minister,” a title I initially resisted but came to embrace.
AllHipHop: You had interactions with Tupac. What was he like?
Rev. Tillard: I knew Pac more closely around ‘93-‘94. He was a brilliant brother, deeply connected to the movement. He believed in using street relatability to elevate people’s consciousness, but I worried that leading people down the “thug” road made it harder to uplift them. Tupac came from the revolutionary tradition—he was a Panther cub, raised in an environment of activism. But he also struggled with balancing that legacy with the demands of fame and the music industry’s pressures. When he was in prison, I connected with him more, and we had deep discussions about his future. He wanted to inspire people but was also caught in a persona that wasn’t easy to shake. He was only 25 when he died—still evolving, still figuring things out. I often reflect on what his influence could have been if he had lived longer.
AllHipHop: You played a role in Hip-Hop’s political evolution. Can you elaborate on that and your relationship with figures like Russell Simmons and Diddy?
Rev. Tillard: After leaving the Nation in 1997, I founded A Movement for Change, the first political organization dedicated to mobilizing the hip-hop generation. I worked to unite artists like Russell Simmons and Diddy, advocating for independent political leverage rather than blind allegiance to the Democratic Party. Unfortunately, that vision clashed with industry leaders who sought a more partisan approach. Russell, in particular, wanted to use hip-hop’s influence to strengthen the Democratic Party, whereas I believed we should be nonpartisan and leverage our power in both parties. That caused friction because I wasn’t willing to play along with the idea that we should just deliver our votes without demanding anything in return.
Diddy was part of that movement too, but over time, things shifted. The moguls were making money, building brands, and engaging in politics in a way that wasn’t always about grassroots empowerment. When you’re dealing with corporate structures, your independence can become compromised. And I saw that play out.
AllHipHop: The Nation of Islam has had a strong influence on Hip-Hop. Can you speak on that?
Rev. Tillard: Absolutely. The Nation of Islam’s influence on hip-hop is undeniable. From the very beginning, hip-hop’s founders, including Afrika Bambaataa and others in the Zulu Nation, were inspired by the Nation’s message of self-discipline, empowerment, and self-reliance. Minister Farrakhan’s presence in New York in the early ‘70s coincided with Hip-Hop’s birth. He was speaking to the same communities that were shaping the culture. The Five-Percent Nation, which played a fundamental role in Hip-Hop’s lyrical content, came directly out of the Nation of Islam.
Public Enemy, one of the most politically charged Hip-Hop groups, had direct ties to the Nation. Professor Griff was a member, the S1Ws were trained in the Nation’s discipline, and the messages in their music were heavily inspired by the Nation’s teachings. The Nation also played a role in maintaining peace when tensions arose—whether it was settling disputes between artists or providing security at events.
AllHipHop: In college, I remember students hiring the Nation to protect our parties because they were respected as a stabilizing force.
Rev. Tillard: The reality is, Hip-Hop needed an institution that could guide it, provide structure, and help young artists navigate their newfound influence. The Nation did that in ways that no other organization did at the time. Unfortunately, as hip-hop became more commercialized, that connection weakened. But the legacy remains.
AllHipHop: Your departure from the Nation—how did that shape your path?
Rev. Tillard: My commitment to Black empowerment started before the Nation and continued after. Leaving in 1997, I attended Harvard Divinity School and returned to Christian ministry. I remained engaged in social activism, focusing on education and community development.
AllHipHop: What’s your take on artists performing at Trump’s inauguration events?
Rev. Tillard: Black people must stop seeing the Democratic Party as our savior. Both parties are corporate-driven. If we’re not at the table in both, we’re ignored. Nelly and Snoop performing for Trump isn’t different from Megan Thee Stallion supporting Kamala Harris—it’s business, not betrayal. We need political strategy, not blind loyalty.
AllHipHop: Final thoughts?
Rev. Tillard: Hip-hop has always been political. Our task now is to channel that energy effectively—to own our influence, demand accountability, and move beyond entertainment into real power.
It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since Krayzie Bone was flirting with death. The Cleveland native was hospitalized in September 2023 after an artery burst inside his left lung.
Although he was diagnosed with a rare lung condition called pulmonary sarcoidosis in 2016 and had learned to live with it, this was different. Thankfully, Krayzie was able to bounce back and continue his career as a pioneering member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Over the past week, Bone Thugs has been sharing behind-the-scenes photo of their recent link-up in Houston, where all five original members—Krayzie, Layzie, Bizzy, Wish and Flesh-n-Bone—are currently working on a new album, their first group effort since 2010’s Uni5: The World’s Enemy. AllHipHop caught up with Krayzie, who had just returned to Los Angeles and was excited about the progress Bone Thugs had made in the studio.
“The vibe was great,” Krayzie tells AllHipHop. “We just picked up where we left off. Everything was smooth and we were working really fast. We knocked out like four or five songs. It was a wonderful thing.”
Funny enough, Bone Thugs’ reunion can be partly credited to the least likely person—UFC fighter Conor McGregor, whose recently launched Greenback Records is now Ireland’s first major record label. So far, Greenback has signed Xzibit, Telander and Bone Thugs.
“Connor expressed interest in us last year and wanted to work with us,” Krayzie explains. “Once he put the offer on the table, it looked good. We actually signed the deal last year, but the holidays and rescheduled shows took up the first two months of 2025.”
Anyone remotely paying attention has likely noticed Bizzy Bone is consistently absent from Bone Thugs-n-Harmony shows. The fact he’s onboard for a reunion album is a feat in itself.
“When he saw what was on the table, it was like….I mean, we were going to do this anyway, even without Connor McGregor,” Krayzie says. “The Conor McGregor situation just made it happen faster.”
Two Houston Hip-Hop heavyweights rolled through the studio as Bone Thugs were recording: Scarface of the Geto Boys and Bun B of UGK, who will hopefully pop up on the impending project.
“We’re just getting started, but we let ’em know we wanted a feature,” he adds. “When we put the videos up on social media and people are starting to see us together, the buzz is buzzing right now for sure.”
The buzz began in the early ’90s after Bone Thugs signed with Ruthless Records and released their debut EP, Creepin’ on ah Come Up, in 1994. The project included the hit single “Thuggish Ruggish Bone,” which is still a staple of their catalog and at live shows. But it was the group’s sophomore album, E. 1999 Eternal, that catapulted them to another level.
Released in 1995 just months after their mentor and founder of Ruthless Records Eazy-E died, E. 1999 Eternal produced the massive single “Da Crossroads,” a beautifully harmonized song about death and grief. The album sold more than 300,000 copies in its opening week, topped the Billboard 200 for two consecutive weeks and was nominated for the inaugural Best Rap Album Grammy Award.
Needless to say, Krayzie Bone is beyond grateful that Bone Thugs has achieved the kind of longevity most artists only dream of.
“I always call it a blessing,” he says. “It’s not like we’ve been on the scene for all these years. We took time off and played the back for some years. To still be able to lock in these kind of situations just by the ring of our name, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, it feels good to know that we laid down that kind of foundation to where people are always interested to hear what we have.”
While no release date is set for the album, Bone Thugs fans should have a new single and accompanying video soon, although they don’t plan to include that one on the album; it’s just to whet fans’ appetites.
“Fans can expect you know a lot of growth,” he says of the upcoming album. “A lot of fans are going to be talking about ‘we want the old school Bone Thugs-n-Harmony,’ but they have to realize that we’re in different mindsets now. When we came out here, we were starving, we were grimy and our mentality was totally different.
“It was like that for a few of our albums, but you can see that gradually we started to put more positive messages in our albums and songs. We’re gonna mix it up and give them a little bit of both, but we don’t wanna put ourselves out there still talking about the same thing. We’re older now.” —
50 Cent is taking aim at Jim Jones after the Harlem rapper fired shots at the G-Unit mogul during a recent interview.
The animosity between the two intensified amid Jones’ ongoing feud with his former Dipset partner Cam’ron.
50 Cent’s name came up during Jim Jones’ appearance on the Breakfast Club Thursday (February 27), during a discussion about a New York opponent for a potential Verzuz battle.
“I got more solo records than most of them that really hit,” Jones said around the 44 minute mark of the interview below. “I got a lot of gold singles—I got some action with me. Gone be hard for a lot of people from New York to win with Capo, and I got freestyles I could do. In New York City it’s gone be hard, I would say that, for anybody.”
When DJ Envy suggested Jones might be avoiding a battle with 50 Cent, Jim Jones got heated.
“I wouldn’t do nothing with that sucker, you heard?” he snapped. “Leave him out the conversation, don’t start.”
50 Cent Claims Jim Jones Only Has One Hit
The Get Rich or Die Tryin’ creator caught wind of Jim Jones’ remarks and took to Instagram early Friday morning (February 28). He shared a clip from the interview, mocking Jones and dubbing him a one-hit wonder.
“Delusional JoMo only got one song, ‘Ballin’ written by Max B,” he wrote. “Da f### he think he @aboogievsartist Fvcking PUNK!”
He followed up with a cryptic post, seemingly directed at Capo.
“I been waiting to say this,” he wrote alongside a photo of himself holding a wine glass and reading a magazine. “ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS SOMETHING PUNK. YOU GIRLY MOUTH BOY!”
Although 50 Cent refused to entertain a Verzuz battle with 50 Cent, he challenged Cam’ron to a $10 million boxing match.
“I’ll box his head off. Where’s the ring at?” Jones said during the same interview. “You with Mayweather and them—$10 million. I’ll meet you in any boxing ring, yeah!” he challenged. “Now go make some jokes about that on your next show. I’ll box your head off—you know that, don’t play with me.”
Rumors of Lil Baby’s arrest in connection with the murder of two teens spread rapidly on social media after Atlanta Police claimed the killings were linked to “a gang war” that allegedly erupted following a shooting at one of the rapper’s music video shoots.
The victims, 13-year-olds Jakody Davis and Lamon Freeman, were fatally shot on July 2, 2024, in Atlanta.
During a press conference on Wednesday (February 26), authorities stated their deaths were part of an escalating gang conflict that began with a shooting at Lil Baby’s music video shoot in May 2024.
The shoot took place in an area known to be frequented by members of the rival gang OMF. Three men were shot during the filming but survived, while Lil Baby himself was unharmed.
Police believe this incident triggered a violent cycle of retaliatory shootings between gangs 4PF and OMF.
Following the press conference, social media was flooded with speculation that Lil Baby had been arrested in connection with the murders.
However, on Thursday evening (February 27), the “Drip Too Hard” rapper took to social media to shut down rumors of his arrest, assuring fans he was not in custody.
“Thanks For All The Concerns,” Lil Baby wrote on his Instagram Stories. “Please Don’t Be Misinformed By Fake News !! I’m Overly Good.”
Atlanta PD Slam Lil Baby’s “Cowardly Actions”
Major Ralph Woolfolk called Lil Baby’s actions “cowardly,” stating he went into a rival gang stronghold where he knew he shouldn’t have been.
Seven people have been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the teens’ deaths.
An arrest warrant reportedly confirms Lil Baby’s connection to the case, referring to him as the leader of the 4PF gang.
Police allege that a high-ranking gang rival ordered the hit on the two teens over a prison phone call.
Authorities are working to hold Lil Baby and his affiliates responsible for their alleged role in sparking the gang conflict.
“You know who you are,” Woolfolk said. “And I tell you that this team will work relentlessly to hold you and the persons that you are affiliated with responsible for those actions.”
Kevin Liles is facing a lawsuit from a former Def Jam Recordings employee who claims the longtime music executive assaulted her during her time at the label in the early 2000s.
The suit was filed under a Jane Doe pseudonym in the New York Supreme Court against Liles, Universal Music Group and Def Jam Recordings.
Jane Doe alleges she began working as an executive assistant to Liles at Def Jam around 1999 during his tenure as president of Def Jam and EVP of Island Def Jam.
According to the lawsuit, Liles repeatedly made derogatory remarks about her gender, body and appearance. Between 2000 and 2002, Doe claims the harassment turned physical, accusing Liles of pressing his body against her breasts and grabbing her behind.
In 2002, Doe alleges Liles raped her in the office after she rejected his advances.
In her complaint, Doe claims UMG and Def Jam “not only knew or should have known” about Liles’ “propensity to commit the aforementioned crimes of violence” but also facilitated his behavior toward employees.
Kevin Liles Responds To Lawsuit Allegations
Liles denied the allegations in a statement to Variety, calling them “outrageous” and refuting any wrongdoing. “I absolutely deny the outrageous claims reported in the press this evening.”
He also criticized the accuser’s attorney for allegedly sharing the lawsuit with media outlets before it was officially filed. “My attorneys and I have not seen the actual lawsuit,” he stated.
“After nearly 40 years of service to our culture,’ Liles added, “I’ve intentionally built a reputation for doing things the right way, treating people the right way, and empowering women.”
Liles vowed to fight the claims, saying, “My attorneys and I will fully clear my name, and when we are successful, this anonymous accuser and her attorney will face a defamation lawsuit and every other available legal consequence.”
Doe filed the lawsuit under the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law, which allows survivors to file previously time-barred claims before March 1.
Doe’s attorney, Lucas B. Franken, praised her courage in coming forward against a high-profile figure and expressed hope that other victims would also share their experiences.
“We commend our client for her determination to seek justice,” Franken told the outlet. “Based on the violent and egregious conduct, we expect that others were also abused, and we hope that they can also come forward to pursue justice.”
