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The infamous footage of Diddy physically assaulting Cassie might be more sinister than originally imagined. Federal prosecutors say a freak-off was being hosted that day.
As spotted on TMZ, Diddy’s attempts to secure bail are being met with even more opposition. The feds say that Diddy has a long history of pressuring victims and witnesses and because of his behavior he should sit in jail until his trial commences.
While they don’t mention Cassie by name in the new documents submitted to the court, the U.S. Attorney’s Office makes direct references to the shocking video saying he beat the victim and proceeded to “drag her back to the hotel room.”
They go on to stress what occurred shortly after the beating, specifically, Diddy’s actions to keep the beating under wraps. The disgraced mogul allegedly offered a hotel security guard “a stack of cash in exchange for his silence.”
Even though the employee denied the offer federal prosecutors say that “within days” Diddy’s staff made the footage disappear from the hotel’s computer servers. They also allege that the beating took place when Diddy was hosting a freak-off. ExtraTV reports that Cassie and a sex worker were both trying to escape the carnal affair.
Diddy’s trial is set to commence in May 2025.
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One of Hip-Hop’s most celebrated street figures is almost home. Big Meech of BMF has been assigned to a halfway house.
As spotted on TMZ, the Detroit, Mich. native is no longer behind bars. Last week, the Black Mafia Family leader was released from FCI Coleman Low, a low-security federal correctional institution in Florida. The celebrity gossip website claims he has now been moved to a halfway house governed by the Miami Residential Reentry Management Office. A photograph of Big Meech and his barber has since surfaced; in the flick, we see him wearing street clothes as opposed to a jail uniform.
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While he or his family has yet to formally comment on the matter his lawyer Brittany K. Barnett expressed her excitement about his release in an exclusive statement to The Michigan Chronicle. “He used his time in prison to focus on personal growth and transformation, and now he has the opportunity to begin a new chapter.”
The Black Mafia Family is alleged to have run one of the most successful drug trafficking organizations in America.
In 2005, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory was arrested in part of a federal investigation against BMF, which resulted in him and over 100 other individuals being arrested. He and his brother both received 30-year sentences.
Earlier this year, a judge shortened his time by three years due to good behavior. His sentence now ends Jan. 27, 2026.
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Throughout his career 50 Cent has remained one of Diddy’s most vocal critics. In a recent interview, Fif explains why he would poke fun at the mogul.
The G-Unit CEO recently interviewed with People magazine. While he discussed several topics during his sit-down, the entertainment publication got him to explain why he would tease Combs throughout his career.
“Look, it seems like I’m doing some extremely outrageous things, but I haven’t. It’s really me just saying what I’ve been saying for 10 years,” 50 Cent said. The “I Get Money” rapper went on to add, “Now it’s becoming more full-facing in the news with the Puffy stuff, but away from that, I’m like, ‘Yo, it’s just my perspective because I stayed away from that stuff the entire time, because this is not my style.’”
While the two have been spotted hanging out from time to time, Fif maintained they only had a working relationship.
“I wouldn’t call it a friendship because there wouldn’t be disappointment between us if we didn’t speak to each other,” he says. In 2006, things seemed to sour between them when 50 Cent, who was trying to sign Mase at the time, expressed his frustrations with Diddy on a diss track called “The Bomb.”
Not only did 50 say Combs was stalling the deal but also alluded that the Bad Boy Entertainment founder had something to do with The Notorious B.I.G.’s murder.
Diddy’s federal trafficking trial is set to commence in May. His previous attempts to secure bail have been denied.
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We’re only three weeks away from voting for the 47th president of the United States and with the very real chance that Donald “Dementia” Trump can not only win, but also go on to become the first dictator in America’s history, former WWE superstar Dave Bautista is doing his part to get everyone to vote for the most qualified candidate for the presidency, Kamala Harris.
Recently, the Guardians of The Galaxy movie star cut a comedic segment for Jimmy Kimmel Live in which he roasts Donald Trump for his many faults while taking in some boxing practice in the gym. Calling out Donald Trump for the “tough guy” image that so many of his cult members fawn over, Dave Bautista reminds everyone that Donald Trump not only “wears more makeup than Dolly Parton” but also has “jugs, big ones. Like Dolly Parton.”
Cutting ass on Cheeto Jesus for two minutes straight, Bautista reminds everyone that Trump was also known for creeping around beauty pageants, paid for deferments to avoid being sent to Vietnam and of course, “whines like a baby.” We’re low-key surprised he didn’t mention his adultery with porn stars, relationship with Jeffery Epstein, or how he stole money from a children’s cancer charity. Then again, pointing out every single aspect of Donald Trump’s horrible character would take up a good portion of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Check out Dave Bautista roast Donald Trump in the name of democracy below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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Former professional wrestler Dave Bautista on Donald Trump:
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The recent rumors of Kanye West and Bianca Censori divorcing recently made headlines. Some say that this was a plot so Ye can divert the attention away from his ex-assistant suing him for assault.
As spotted on Page Six, an unnamed individual is claiming that the speculation of the celebrity couple parting ways is actually fake news. An alleged insider told Daily Mail that the hearsay was concocted by Kanye and his team. “Kanye is concerned that his new lawsuit will drag him down to Diddy’s level and he has been speaking to his legal reps,” the tipster said. “He is paying attention to what is going on with Diddy and some believe that the publicity stunt was a way of overshadowing the details of the harrowing lawsuit.”
Kanye West’s former assistant Lauren Pisciotta says she was drugged and taken advantage of by her former boss during a recording session at a studio where Diddy was present. She claims she was offered a beverage “laced with an unidentified drug.” She then says she felt “disoriented” and in “less control of her body and speech.” She woke up the next morning with very little memory of the day prior but says Kanye later admitted to her that the two had hooked up.
“Still to that day, up until that conversation and revelations of true facts and actions taken that night, Plaintiff did not know or think she was sexually assaulted that night, as Plaintiff only thought she was roofied by a studio assistant, likely embarrassed herself and then took the blame,” the lawsuit reads. While Pisciotta says Diddy was at the recording session, he is not accused of any wrongdoing.
Back in June, the rapper’s lawyers responded to the lawsuit calling it baseless. Kanye West and Bianca Censori have been married since 2022.
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Ananda Lewis made her name in the industry as a television personality and MTV VJ, along with other endeavors over the past two decades. In a recent discussion on CNN, Ananda Lewis shared that she now has Stage IV breast cancer and is urging others to seek professional treatment.
Ananda Lewis, 51, joined a candid roundtable discussion with CNN’s Stephanie Elam and Sara Sidner, the latter of whom is currently dealing with Stage III breast cancer. The chat opens with light banter between the trio and Lewis revealing that she learned of her diagnosis in 2018.
Instead of going with the recommended double mastectomy suggested by her doctors, Lewis says she took the natural remedy route and tried homeopathic medicine to treat her cancer. As Elam explained in the discussion via a voiceover segment of the discussion, Lewis’ self-administered treatment plan worked for a short while but it didn’t eradicate cancer from her body.
“My plan at first was to get out excessive toxins in my body. I felt like my body is intelligent, I know that to be true. Our bodies are brilliantly made,” Lewis explained. “I decided to keep my tumor and try to work it out of my body a different way. Looking back on that, I go, ‘You know what? Maybe I should have.’ ”
Sidner, 52, went on to share that she elected to have a double mastectomy earlier this year to address the issue straight away. She also shared that her diagnosis influenced her to live more boldly and freely.
According to a 2022 article written by the American Cancer Society, Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than their white counterparts although Black women have lower breast cancer diagnoses.
The CNN roundtable with Ananda Lewis, Sara Sidner, and Stephanie Elam can be viewed below.
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It’s been a helluva 2024 for Kendrick Lamar. Not only did he drop one of the most contagious records in Hip-Hop history with “Not Like Us” (which decimated the popularity of his rival, Drake), but he’s also been chosen to headline the next Super Bowl Halftime Show, which will no doubt feature said record on a global stage.
As if that wasn’t bad enough (for Drake anyway), the now-classic diss record has gone on to collect all kinds of accolades for the Compton representative and helped Kung Fu Kenny clean up at last night’s BET Hip Hop Awards. The enormous popularity of “Not Like Us” led to K. Dot taking home trophies in categories such as “Song of the Year,” “Best Hip Hop Video,” “Impact Track,” and ultimately led to him winning “Hip Hop Artist of the Year.”
Kendrick even got “Best Guest Verse of the Year” for his bars on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” which actually kicked off his battle with Drake and J. Cole, who “gracefully” bowed out of the battle after releasing and retracting a diss record of his own.
Unfortunately, for fans, BET’s “Lyricist of the Year” winner wasn’t on hand for the festivities as he was out and about handling his business, but best believe fans weren’t mad as most felt he earned everyone of these trophies after a busy year that saw him and Drake release back-to-back-to-back hit diss records that had the culture on edge before Summer even starter. It was amazing.
What do y’all think about Kendrick Lamar’s big night at the BET Hip Hop Awards? Well deserved or nah? Let us know in the comments section below.
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The allegations against Diddy continue to grow by the day. Four different men are now accusing him of sexual assault.
As reported by TMZ, there are more individuals who say they suffered at the hands of the entertainment mogul. The first John Doe says he used to work at the Ecko Clothing in 2008. During a visit to Macy’s flagship location in Manhattan he bumped into Diddy and three of his body guards in the stockroom. The “Missing You” rapper allegedly had him pistol-whipped; while on the ground, he says Diddy then told him “Suck my d***, Ecko,” and proceeded to orally rape him.
Another man says he was contracted to work Diddy’s 2006 White Party. The plaintiff believes he consumed a laced beverage while at the event. Later on, he says Diddy forced him into a van and sodomized him. This plaintiff claims that the assault left him with semen leaking out of his anus. Another unidentified male shares a similar story but with his incident happening in 2011. This man says he drank a beverage and soon after become disoriented. He says he then woke up in a bedroom with different men sodomizing him but “distinctly recalls” Diddy above him during the crime.
The last man says he attended a White Party in 1998 when he was only 16 years old. He alleges he took a photograph with Diddy, but the entrepreneur took an interest in the young man and asked to speak to him privately. This plaintiff maintains Diddy expressed that the youngster had the right look for a career in music and then asked him to drop his pants so he can inspect his private area. The man gave in to the peer pressure and says Diddy went on to fondle his genitals.
Representing the four aforementioned plaintiffs is Tony Buzbee, the Texas-based lawyer who recently claimed to be representing a total of 120 victims of Diddy. Diddy’s lawyer has denied these allegations in an exclusive statement to USA Today. “The press conference and 1-800 number that preceded today’s barrage of filings were clear attempts to garner publicity. “In court, the truth will prevail: That Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone — adult or minor, man or woman.”
Diddy maintains his innocence. His federal trial is set to commence May 2025.
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Megan Thee Stallion has had a relatively young career in the music industry, and already she’s gone through enough over the last few years that a documentary about her life seems warranted at this point.
Luckily, for her fans, that’s exactly what they’re going to be getting as Variety is reporting that Amazon Prime is gearing up for the release of Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Own Words. From going through a messy relationship to a wild beef with Nicki Minaj that led to having a cemetery asking for extra security to keep her mother’s grave from being vandalized to getting shot by Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion has been through a soap opera of a life ever since becoming a music star. Now, her day ones will be getting an inside look at how these things affected Megan on a personal level and how she’s been coping with said setbacks behind the scenes.
Per Variety:
A synopsis of the film — directed by Emmy winner Nneka Onuorah (“Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls”) for TIME Studios, Roc Nation and Nneka Productions — reads: “Follow the Houston native’s journey on the road to stardom as she tenaciously navigates fame, grief, pressure and success. The documentary unpacks Megan’s most vulnerable moments in a powerful way that allows fans to meet the real Megan Pete.”
“I feel so honored to work with Amazon MGM Studios, Roc Nation, and TIME Studios to share Megan’s story,” stated Onuorah. “Her raw and beautiful spirit really shines through in the film. She is a champion for all women who deserve their truth to be heard.”
We don’t expect Nicki Minaj or her Barbz to tune in, but best believe many in the culture will be checking out In Her Own Words when it premiers on Amazon Prime Oct. 31.
We just wonder if any of her rap peers like Cardi B or even Beyoncé will be interviewed for the documentary. Well, probably not Beyoncé, but Cardi B might be a possibility.
Will you be checking out Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Own Words? Let us know in the comments section below.
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If you have yet to see T.I. perform in person you might want to catch him before the year ends. He has announced that he will no longer be touring after December.
As reported by TMZ, the Atlanta, Ga., native is stepping down from the stage. On a recent visit to 96.1 The Beat he spoke to the crew at the Rari At 2 show. He discussed a variety of things, but when asked about his upcoming performance at their Jingle Ball he revealed he is retiring from performing after that appearance. “I appreciate y’all for offering me my last working gig because I do not need the money anymore and I will not be performing,” he explained. “I don’t want to do it anymore. I don’t want people to pay me to hop around and sweat for their entertainment anymore.” Young Dro accompanied him and jokingly chimed in saying, “I will be picking up all of Tip’s shows that he ain’t going to. Doing them all.”
Many feel his decision is due to his recent legal win against the MGA Entertainment. He and his wife Tiny Harris alleged the toymaker stole the likeness from their group the OMG Girlz for their “O.M.G.” toy doll line. After a three-week trial a jury found MGA Entertainment guilty of infringement and awarded T.I. and Tiny over $71.4 million dollars in damages. In an exclusive statement to Billboard, their lawyer John Keville detailed why this battle was bigger than the couple. “T.I. and Tiny did what any parent would have done — used their resources to stand up for their kids,” Keville said. “They fought a billion-dollar corporate bully with grace, perseverance, and a determination to stand up for themselves and other creatives.”
You can see T.I. discuss his decision below.