Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are raising alarms that their client will be unable to receive a fair trial, citing an overwhelming number of sexual assault allegations and a media frenzy surrounding the accusations. In a court filing submitted on Tuesday (October 15), Diddy’s legal team argued that the massive volume of claims, many from anonymous sources, is turning the trial into an unfair inquiry into the music mogul’s entire sexual history. According to the defense, these factors have only encouraged further baseless allegations and pointed to lawyer Tony Buzbee’s recent press conference, which aired on social media and featured…
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2 Chainz used an interesting reference nodding to his NBA BFF LeBron James while announcing his latest career move. On Monday (October 14), the Atlanta rap veteran took to his Instagram and dropped the bombshell, revealing he’s officially leaving Def Jam and going independent. Filming from Abu Dhabi while getting a few shots up on the NBA court where a few pre-season games have been played, 2 Chainz revealed that he’s ready to take on the music industry as a free agent. “What up Trap check?,” 2 Chainz said in part. “Check. One, two. It’s your hostess with the most…
Sean “Diddy” Combs posted on social media for the first time since his September 2024 arrest on Tuesday (October 15). The Bad Boy Records founder wished his youngest daughter a happy birthday via Instagram. “Happy Birthday to you!” he wrote. “Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday baby Love! Happy Birthday to you!! Happy Birthday @loveseancombs daddy loves you.” Diddy was indicted for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOVE (@diddy) The incarcerated mogul’s legal troubles worsened…
YNW Melly’s lawyer confirmed he will be tried alone in his double murder retrial. His attorney cleared up any confusion after YNW Melly’s alleged accomplice YNW Bortlen was listed as standing trial on the same day in Florida court records. The incarcerated rapper’s retrial is scheduled for September 10, 2025, pending an appeal. YNW Melly’s case is still bogged down by various motions that must be heard. His lawyer sought answers regarding the motions at a status hearing on Tuesday (October 15). “I made several attempts to schedule the close to, I think, 15-20 motions that are still outstanding,” defense…
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have expanded their spirits company with an ultra-premium gin, Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop. The iconic West Co duo announced the launch of their “defiantly smooth” gin on Instagram on Monday (October 14). “Introducing a fresh spin on tradition,” they shared in the caption. Infused with notes of tangerine, jasmine, and coriander, Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop is the second release from their beverage line. The rap icon and superproduer debuted their canned cocktail Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop, named after Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Dre-produced single of the same name. https://twitter.com/drdre/status/1756367222250013077…
50 Cent is headed to Las Vegas for his first residency later this year, where he is reportedly set to bag an eight-figure sum to perform half a dozen shows. The G-Unit boss announced the exciting news in an Instagram post on Tuesday morning (October 15), confirming “50 Cent: In Da Club” is coming to Sin City. “My first Vegas residency is going to be an experience,” he wrote in the caption. “You don’t wanna miss this!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) Fiddy revealed his Vegas run will include six exclusive shows between…
Katt Williams scored a major legal victory after beating a $1.7 million default judgment against him in a case brought by a woman who sued him for assault and battery back in 2016. Angelina Triplett-Hill filed a federal lawsuit against Williams in 2016, alleging he violently beat her on a film set while she was working as his personal assistant in 2014. She claims he struck her multiple times in the face, causing her to hit the ground and rendering her unconscious. Triplett-Hill claims the alleged attack caused severe injuries that left her hospitalized. A judge eventually awarded a default…
Bow Wow is facing backlash after commenting on the apparent void left in the industry and the lack of parties as Sean “Diddy” Combs fights racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges alongside multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault. During a recent interview, Bow Wow claimed Diddy was “like the gatekeeper to the game,” and believes the industry is reeling amid his absence. “BET award weekend, like the past two, they just didn’t feel right,” he said on the “More To The Story” podcast with Rocsi Diaz. “There was no motion, there was no parties. There was nowhere to go.” …
Trippie Redd went “Dark Knight Dummo” on Twitter in a rant over his music being leaked over-and-over again. On Monday (October 14), the Ohio rap innovator sounded off in a series of tweets after a fan page appeared to share unreleased music from his vault without his consent. While it appeared as though the page meant no harm, and was actually questioning when the song would be released, Trippie took the utmost offense to the query — which sent him down a wrecking path on his fans’ timelines. “Stop leaking my music!” Trippie Redd exclaimed in a quoted reply to…
A security worker claimed he was drugged and sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs in August 2006. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, attorney Tony Buzbee’s client sued Diddy for an alleged rape inside a van parked at the mogul’s East Hamptons property. John Doe said he accepted a last-minute security job for an event hosted by Diddy. The plaintiff allegedly became Diddy’s victim after drinking drug-laced drinks at the party. “As the event progressed, Combs targeted plaintiff and provided him with two alcoholic drinks throughout the night,” John Doe’s attorneys wrote. “After consuming the second drink, plaintiff began…