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Cuban rapper and Reggaeton artist Chocolate MC is heading to jail for a long time after he was found guilty of initiating a murder-for-hire plot.
According to AllHipHop, Chocolate MC, real name Yosvanis Sierra Hernández, 34, was convicted in Miami of spearheading the plot to murder the man accused of killing his friend, fellow Reggaeton artist El Taiger.
The website reports a jury found Chocolate guilty of soliciting first-degree murder and issuing written threats to kill or cause bodily harm.
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In their winning argument, prosecutors claimed that Chocolate took to Instagram to offer $20,000 and a year’s supply of commissary to inmates at Miami-area prisons to anyone who would take out Damían Valdés-Galloso.
Bruh.
Valdés-Galloso, the alleged gunman who killed El Taiger—real name José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar—in October 2024, is facing first-degree murder charges.
Courtroom footage of the moment when Chocolate learned his fate hit the web, and he was emotional, breaking down into tears as he spoke about his friendship with El Taiger.
He also had some words in Spanish, saying, “Maybe at one point I did not express myself the right way, or the way I should have. But I’m not capable of killing anyone.”
His girlfriend echoed similar sentiments as jurors read the guilty verdict: “They said he’s guilty, but it’s an injustice,” she said while crying. “He didn’t kill anyone. He’s not a killer.”
Prosecutors Also Used Chocolate MC’s Lyrics Against Him
On top of the dumb a** decision to allegedly put feelers for an assassination out on Instagram, prosecutors also used lyrics from his song “Pincha Lo” (“Stab Him”) in the trial.
The rapper is looking at up to 15 years in prison. He has been in custody at the Metro West Detention Center since June after he was arrested by law enforcement for allegedly kidnapping and robbing a fan who asked for a photo.
We’re not gonna hold you, but insert that 50 Cent meme from Power because this guy sounds like a real menace.
B.o.B, a rapper who amassed hits early on in his career as part of T.I.’s Grand Hustle imprint roster, is now being accused of kidnapping and sexual assault by a Texas woman. The unidentified Jane Doe says that B.o.B. invited her back to his room at an event in April after bringing the woman onstage for a portion of the show.
CBS 8 out of San Diego reports that B.o.B, real name Bobby Ray Simmons, performed at the California Beer Festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds as part of the Tequila and Taco Festival. Jane Doe, a married mother of two, states that B.o.B’s music helped her through a rough patch as she contended with cancer and grew attached to his creative works.
The lawsuit alleges that during the concert, Simmons invited the woman onstage to dance suggestively, which is apparently a part of his stage show. She then claims that the rapper’s manager invited her to an afterparty at a hotel suite. It was there that Jane Doe said the assault took place.
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“[Jane] viewed the unexpected invitation as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hang out with one of the biggest stars in Hip Hop, whose music played a major role in keeping her emotionally healthy to continue her arduous struggle against cancer,” states the lawsuit. “[She]couldn’t believe how her life had turned around since the cancer-free diagnosis. Moreover, she figured everything would be okay with her cousin by her side; after all, Mr. Simmons’ wife would be there also.”
The suit continues detailing Jane Doe and her cousin heading to the Westin Hotel in San Diego’s Gaslamp District in the wee hours of the morning. After heading up to a penthouse suite, Doe claims she was offered drugs but turned them down. The party went without a hitch until the cousin left Doe to obtain a jacket and left her with Simmons.
From there, Doe alleges Simmons grabbed her by the throat and forcibly kissed her while groping her. The lawsuit then depicts a harrowing scene of Simmons’ wife bursting into the room with the rapper yelling at his wife to leave as he attempted his assault. After a knock on the door by a manager, Doe says she was able to escape and returned to the lobby to find her cousin, who wasn’t allowed back into the suite after getting her coat.
Jane Doe continued in her suit to add that B.o.B’s team was well aware of the heinous act he allegedly attempted in April. So far, the rapper has yet to issue a formal reply to the claim.
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Rod Wave has found himself back in hot water after he was arrested on Friday (November 8) in the state of Georgia, and it is the second such occurrence for the popular rapper. According to still-developing details, Rod Wave was arrested and reportedly has already posted bond while battling this latest legal hurdle.
TMZ obtained exclusive details related to the arrest of Rod Wave. Wave, real name Rodarius Green, was arrested by Atlanta Police Department officers in Fulton County, Georgia, on possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, reckless driving, possession of a Schedule V controlled substance, and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance charges.
The outlet added in its reporting that, after speaking with Wave’s attorney, Drew Findling, it was learned that the 27-year-old star appeared before a judge to hear charges and reached an agreement to post a $8,000 bond. A future court date in the matter was not shared in the report.
In an update, Findling added via a statement to the outlet, writing that his client “was unjustly profiled and unlawfully arrested in Atlanta. The arresting officer belongs to the Atlanta Police Department’s controversial Crime Suppression Unit — a group known for its aggressive tactics and emphasis on high arrest numbers rather than genuine public safety.”
On the day of his arrest, Wave was announced as a Grammy Awards nominee in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category for the track “Sinners” for the soundtrack for the film of the same name.
Rod Wave was arrested this past May on firearm and drug charges.
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Libby Adame, who performed underground body enhancement surgeries, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison in connection with the death of actor Cindyana Santangelo. Libby Adame, also known as “Butt Lady” or “La Tia,” was initially convicted in October of this year for second-degree murder in the death of Santangelo.
As reported by NBC 4 Los Angeles, Libby Adame, a Riverside County resident, was found guilty of the charge after injecting silicone into the buttocks of Santangelo, who was 59 at the time of her passing. Last year, the outlet reports, Adame was found guilty on a lesser charge under similar circumstances.
Adame performed the silicone injection operation with Karissa Rajpaul, 26, in 2019, leading to her death. Adame was sentenced to three years in prison for the involuntary manslaughter charge. Adame’s daughter, Alicia Galaz, was also convicted in that case.
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Santangelo, a resident of Malibu, appeared on the shows CSI: Miami, ER, and more.
Along with the second-degree murder conviction, Adame was also convicted of practicing medicine without a certification.
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The FCI Fort Dix era began for Sean “Diddy” Combs late last week with the Bad Boy Records founder getting transferred to the New Jersey correctional facility after a stint in Brooklyn, N.Y. With the move of such a major figure, all eyes were on Fort Dix, and the first images of Diddy have emerged, showing the mogul in relatively good spirits.
TMZ shared a report of Diddy’s appearance at FCI Fort Dix on Saturday (November 1), showcasing his interaction with fellow inmates. While the images were taken from what appears to be a great distance, Combs, dressed in a grey skullcap, dark blue jacket, and grey sweats, is seen smiling and chatting up a group of men.
One notable thing about the image, aside from Combs’ smile, was his beard being fully grey. Not much else could be determined from the images. There was also another shot of Combs in the same getup, save for a different colored skullcap.
In another report from TMZ, it was learned that Combs’ job behind bars was working in the laundry room. The outlet made it a point to highlight that during his trial, which led to his conviction on prostitution charges, Combs would rarely perform menial tasks.
Combs was given a 50-month sentence at the low-security FCI Fort Dix facility, reportedly a far cry from the infamous conditions at MDC Brooklyn.
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Roda Osman, known as the “Brick Lady” on social media, has been found guilty of launching a GoFundMe to defraud donors after falsely claiming a man hit her with a brick for refusing his advances. While most were initially on Roda Osman’s side after she gave her side of the fabricated incident, with the guilty verdict, some are voicing their thoughts on social media.
As reported by local outlet KPRC-TV, Roda Osman, 35, was found guilty by a jury that heard three days of testimony regarding the case. In 2023, Osman claimed that a male Uber driver allegedly tried to kidnap her and, after refusing his attempt, struck her in the face with a brick.
Olan Douglas was said to be the perpetrator of the attack, but surveillance video shows that Osman struck Douglas in the face before he retaliated, hitting her with what looked to be a plastic bottle. When Osman went wide with her account, she shared images of the alleged damage done to her face, but the evidence shown in the case didn’t match her testimony.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs was recently sentenced in his prostitution case and was hit with 50 months, which equates to four years and two months. Sources close to Diddy informed TMZ that President Donald Trump is considering commuting Diddy’s sentence, a claim the White House denies, but the outlet stood firmly by its earlier report in an update.
TMZ first reported Monday night (October 20) that a high-ranking White House official revealed to them that Trump mulled over commuting Combs’ sentence this week. Some of Trump’s aides are pushing for him not to commute the sentence, but conceded that the president “will do what he wants” in regards to the matter.
The White House Communications Office refuted TMZ’s report, prompting the outlet to immediately issue an update to its story.
From TMZ:
The White House Communications Office is saying our story is not true. We stand by our story. Our story is accurate.
So far, Diddy has been jailed for 13 months, and that time served could reduce his sentence to just two years. A commutation is not a pardon, just a reduction in sentencing.
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The disappearance of Kada Scott came to a tragic end after authorities in Pennsylavania confirmed that remains found in a Philadelphia suburb were that of the nursing home employee. A man has been arrested in connection to the case, with officials adding that he was charged in a kidnapping case from earlier this year.
The Associated Press reports that Keon King, 21, was arrested on kidnapping, stalking and other related charges regarding the disappearance of Kada Scott, 23. Scott was last seen exiting her nursing home job on October 4, with officials confirming over the weekend that remains fround in East Germantown was Scott.
King is currently being held on $2.5 million bail after it was learned that he was the last person to speak with Scott on the day she went missing.
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In a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer, a tipster alerted authorities last Friday (October 17) that Scott’s body could be found in woods behind the Ada H.H. Lewis Middle School in East Germantown.
The pair reportedly shared texts, with Scott going to meet with King shortly after 10 p.m. on the day she went missing. An Apple Watch location ping placed Scott or at least the device at a parking lot of a local recreation center.
“GO BACK YOU MISSED HER,” the anonymous tipster wrote, according to sourcs who spoke with the Inquirer. Police combed the area previously but did not locate the remains in the sweep according to the outlet.
Using cell phone ping locations, the police scoured the area and found Scott’s debut card and phone case days earlier. On Saturday (October 18), the officals were able to locate the remains. It has not been reported how Kada Scott died.
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The judge overseeing the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial dismissed a juror on the panel after discovering inconsistencies regarding where they lived. The judge hit back at Diddy’s defense team after they alleged the removal of the juror was a sign of racial bias.
Deadline reports that Judge Arun Subramanian ordered the removal of Juror No. 6, who was reported to be a 41-year-old Black man who is employed in an administrative role in a correctional facility. At issue with Judge Subramanian was the juror’s inability to confirm whether he lived in New York or New Jersey, thus giving pause on whether or not he could be a sound member of the jury panel.
The defense team for the beleaguered mogul addressed the judge via a letter claiming that the removal of the juror would make it so that no other Black juror alternate could join the panel and said they would attempt to seek a mistrial. In times past, the defense has stated that the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York operated under a racial bias.
As indicated in the report, the judge, who was considering the move last Friday, came into the court Monday morning (June 16) and announced the removal of the juror.
“The defense asked the Court to base its decision on race,” Judge Subramanian said in the court. “That would be inappropriate. So, Juror 6 is excused and is replaced by the first alternate.
He continued, “As to the defense’s allegation of prosecutorial misconduct here, that is inviting the Court to make a decision based on race – and cannot be granted.”
Juror No. 6 was replaced by a 57-year-old white man. It was expected that the trial would be concluded by the July 4 holiday.
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The judge overseeing the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial has been mulling a decision to dismiss one of the jurors over inconsistencies in answering questions and other reported issues. Diddy’s legal team wrote a letter to the judge explaining that if the Black and male juror is dismissed that they would seek a mistrial.
As reported by USA Today, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian told the court that he was moving to remove Juror No. 6 due to what he framed as “several inconsistencies” due to where he lived, adding, “The juror is unable to answer simple questions. There are serious questions about the juror’s candor and ability to follow instructions.”
In a TMZ report, it was revealed that Juror No. 6 was Black, and Diddy’s legal team seized on the opportunity to address the judge’s move and seek a pathway to a mistrial.
From TMZ:
The rapper’s legal team filed a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian Sunday evening … claiming that — while the Court might believe the prosecution’s questions about a juror’s inconsistent answers during voir dire are sincere — the government is just finding pretense to dismiss a juror because of their race.
Adding to this, the defense presented claims that authorities abused their power and used excessive force during the raids of Diddy’s homes, along with alleging that investigators linked sensitive information to the public, presumably, to taint the air of the trial.
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