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Diddy, Biggie’s Estate, & Snoop Dogg Hit With Lawsuit Over “Nasty Girl” And “I Wanna Thank Ya”

Alexander Cole — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:28:20 +0000

Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Nelly, Jazze Pha, the estates of Angie Stone and Biggie, Bad Boy Records, and Sony Music Entertainment are all currently embroiled in the same copyright infringement lawsuit.

David Bravo and Jean Albert Renaud wrote the song “Skatin” for Deodato in 1980, and claim Jazze Pha used it as a sample in the songs “I Wanna Thank Ya” by Stone and Snoop, as well as “Nasty Girl” by Biggie, Nelly, and Diddy. According to Billboard, the two songwriters found out about the existence of these samples just two years ago. Now, they are seeking the publishing that they believe is rightfully theirs.

“This case embodies a classic ‘David versus Goliath’ struggle,” the lawsuit states. “Plaintiffs are independent, everyday creators seeking to recover their rightful compensation that has been unlawfully diverted to billion-dollar record labels, global music publishers, and international recording artists, producers and songwriters.”

Nasty Girl & I Wanna Thank Ya Under The Microscope

The two songwriters had originally sold the publishing rights to the song to Sony 45 years ago. When they asked Sony to make things right a couple of years ago, they allege they were “stonewalled.” They believe Sony’s interests in both songs are why they have yet to receive a fair deal.

“Choosing to protect its highly lucrative clients at the direct expense of its duties to plaintiffs, Sony Publishing acted in bad faith and deliberately aligned itself with the infringers,” the lawsuit continues. “Sony Publishing’s refusal to advocate for the creators of the foundational backing track has forced plaintiffs to drain their life savings to bring this action themselves.”

The defendants in the copyright case have yet to respond. Stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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Stefon Diggs Denies Pulling Out Private Parts In Front Of Chris Griffith

Alexander Cole — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:45:12 +0000

Stefon Diggs is currently in the midst of a heated legal battle with Chris Griffith, which has spilled over into social media. For instance, Cardi B has jumped into the equation, accusing Griffith of embellishing and making up his story.

Griffith claims that in 2023, Diggs took out his private parts after allegedly drugging Griffith. When Griffith refused to do anything sexual, Diggs allegedly had his brother and some friends jump him.

Diggs sued Griffith for defamation, which eventually led to a countersuit from Griffith himself. It is here where he claimed Diggs sexually assaulted him and then had him beaten up. Griffith says he experienced emotional distress from the event and still carries that with him to this day.

Stefon Diggs Responds

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs returns to Dedham District Court after lunch break on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Diggs did not speak with the media. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

According to TMZ, Diggs responded to these allegations in court today, stating that the story is “fabricated.” Furthermore, Diggs’ legal team submitted a transcript from a deposition Griffith participated in. They believe Griffith’s answers prove he didn’t suffer any emotional distress and that his allegations are unreliable, as a result.

In the deposition, Griffith was asked: “Why would you want to try to get back on track with someone who tried to drug you and then take advantage of you?”

“I don’t deem — I don’t think that the story had to end that way,” Griffith said. “I, at least, just wanted to let him know that, you know, who you are sexually is who you are sexually, and I respect that. I just ask that you respect who I am sexually and not overstep my boundaries.”

This remains a developing story.

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Jim Jones Deletes Video With Busta Rhymes After “Pause” Jokes Go Too Far

Aron A. — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:44:45 +0000

The pause game is one that haunts the set of the Let’s Rap About It podcast. At one point, Maino had to leave because it just went a little too far. However, it’s a game that continues to have its grip on New York and the internet at large to a point where one of the podcast’s other co-hosts, Jim Jones, had to delete a post on Instagram.

Like many East Coast legends, Jones attended JAŸ-Z’s concert at Yankee Stadium this past weekend when he ran into Busta Rhymes. The two rappers shared a moment in the crowd, celebrating New York while Jim sang along to Frank Sinatra’s “New York.” However, their proximity to one another raised eyebrows in the comments. The tables turned on Jimmy for once, and many people began commenting “AYO” and “Pause.”

Jim Jones posted a video on Instagram of himself chilling with Busta Rhymes at Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium concert.

The Instagram comments immediately started FRYING him with “AYOOOO” and “PAUSE,” causing Jim Jones to delete the video and apologize shortly afterward LLLMMFFAAOOO pic.twitter.com/ZQuBSpPtdE
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod (@big_business_) July 15, 2026

Jim listened to the people and ultimately deleted the post from his Instagram page. Later, he explained the decision. “I took it down,” he said. “Yo, Busta, I love you, but they crushed us just now. I just want to pause myself. A-Yo. My bad,” he added while laughing at the whole situation.

Jim Jones Drops New Album

While Jones got a laugh from the internet shenanigans, the Dipset rapper, who turns 50 today, has been keeping busy. Of course, he’s the reason why the Let’s Rap About It Podcast exists, but he also just came through with his new album, The Landlord a few weeks back. The album serves as a follow-up to The Fall Before The Rise and At The Church Steps, both of which dropped last year. The new project boasts impressive features, including his co-hosts Maino, Fabulous, and Dave East, along with Yung Bleu, Fetty Wap, Kodie Shane, and more. Let us know your thoughts on his latest album in the comments below.

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Diddy’s Freak-Off Mansion Gets Sold For $55M

Aron A. — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:10:18 +0000

Diddy’s sitting behind bars, but not a day goes by without an update on his life. He’s dealing with dozens of lawsuits related to his alleged misconduct. There’s another investigation in California that could lead to new charges. And on top of that, he’s having all of his personal business spill into the public eye. However, it seems like there’s a tiny win that he could appreciate while he’s locked up, including the sale of one of his properties.

Per TMZ, Diddy just unloaded the property on Star Island, where many of his infamous alleged freak-offs took place. The 1 West Star Island property reportedly sold for $55M to JFStar LLC. Ultimately, the sale was made off-market, and the finances of the purchase came from an $18.5M bank mortgage.

Despite the eerie history of the six-bedroom, 8-and-a-half bathroom home, it is quite the impressive property, one that sits on 8,000 square feet with two stories, a guest house, and amenities like a deck on the water, pool, and a spa. But it should be noted that this wasn’t the home that was raided in March 2024.

Diddy Continues To Hold Onto His Other Star Island Property

Diddy still owns another home right next door at 2 Star Island, which was the one that was part of the broader investigation into allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering. Ultimately, Diddy was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, which were the more serious charges in his case. He ultimately was found guilty of violating the Mann Act after the jury believed that he transported people across state lines for the purpose of sex.

We will continue to keep you posted on any further updates regarding Diddy’s case. Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Hip-Hop & R&B Experience Sharp Decline On The Billboard 200

Alexander Cole — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:44:54 +0000

Hip-Hop and R&B have been two of the biggest genres in music for decades. As the 2010s came to a close, it was clear that hip-hop was on top. Practically all the big artists were winning, and it felt like there was a huge album every single week.

This continued throughout the height of COVID, and it felt like hip-hop’s dominance was never going to end. However, in 2023, things took a sudden turn, as albums started to sell fewer units, especially in the first week. Young artists struggled to emerge as future superstars, while the same three artists remained at the top.

Fans began remarking how fewer hip-hop and R&B songs were topping the charts. Meanwhile, albums weren’t staying at the top for as long as they used to. Now, data from Luminate appears to back all of this up.

Hip-Hop and R&B Struggling On The Charts

Hip-Hop/R&B has experienced its sharpest decline in Billboard 200 equivalent market share since 2023

According to Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report, the category has experienced the sharpest decline in equivalent market share on the Billboard 200 since 2023, falling from over… pic.twitter.com/ncFQhndm7f
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) July 15, 2026

Hip-Hop and R&B have gone from 40% market share on the Billboard 200 in the first half of 2023 to roughly 30% at midyear 2026. This is a steep decline, with pop and country dominating the charts right now. Country music specifically has had a major rise over the past three years as artists like Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, and others become mainstream stars.

This doesn’t necessarily mean hip-hop and R&B are in a bad place. Instead, it just means that pop and country have become part of the monoculture again. There are still plenty of great artists making amazing hip-hop and R&B albums.

These latest statistics are sure to lead to some interesting conversations over the coming days. That said, it’s important to just listen to what you like and ignore the noise.

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Big30 Fires Back At Critics Claiming He Snitched On Pooh Shiesty

Aron A. — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:25:54 +0000

The snitching discourse in hip-hop has hit a ceiling after Pooh Shiesty and Big30 were arrested for allegedly robbing Gucci Mane. The issues largely centered on Pooh Shiesty’s contract with Gucci’s 1017. Once Pooh came home, he naturally wanted to take control of his career, but the way he approached it surely compromised his freedom.

Now that he remains incarcerated while his codefendant, Big30, it back home, there have been a number of rumors and some speculations surrounding his case. Some have even gone as far as accusing Big30 of snitching on Pooh Shiesty, leading to his ability to come home as he awaits trial, while Pooh sits behind bars.

The rumors became so rampant that Big30 has now responded to them. In a post shared to Instagram, he declared that he never snitched on Pooh Shiesty and never would. “Don’t believe the hype… NEVER WILL I EVER,” he said on his Instagram Story.

Big30 seemingly responds to people accusing him of snitching on Pooh Shiesty:

“Never will I ever.” pic.twitter.com/Y0VqavYTUO
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) July 14, 2026

Much of this speculation came, not only after Big30 was given pretrial release, but once a judge gave him clearance to go to the studio, too. Of course, he needs to be able to work and feed his family but considering his alleged involvement and Pooh Shiesty’s return to jail after being released last year, many felt as though Big30’s release was possibly part of a deal.

Big30 Allegedly Recorded Robbery

What makes matters here worse is that Big30 was allegedly responsible for the video of Gucci Mane’s robbery. “Unsatisfied with merely obtaining the written release of contract, [Pooh Shiesty] announced that he wanted to film [Gucci Mane], and Wright Jr. recorded [Gucci] on his cell phone stating that ‘Pooh Shiesty dropped from 1017,'” the U.S Attorney wrote in a filing responding to Pooh Shiesty’s attempts for bail.

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Lupe Fiasco, Gym Class Heroes, & B.o.B Announce “Back To Basics” Tour

Alexander Cole — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:16:27 +0000

Lupe Fiasco, Gym Class Heroes, and B.o.B are officially going on tour. This “Back To Basics” tour is officially set to begin on September 10 in Cleveland, Ohio, and will go until October 25 in Florida.

Overall, this tour is a celebration of the blog era. Lupe, Gym Class Heroes, and B.o.B. were all responsible for some incredible songs and albums during this time. Their careers have continued to expand, and now, fans will have an opportunity to see all three of them in concert.

Lupe Fiasco x Gym Class Heroes x B.o.B

“Back To Basics Tour” Dates:

September 10th – Cleveland, OH (Jacobs Pavilion)
September 11th – Pittsburgh, PA (Stage AE Outdoors)
September 17th – Denver, CO (Mission Ballroom)
September 18th – Phoenix, AZ (Arizona Financial Theatre)
September 19th – Ruidoso, NM (Jacks Backstage)
September 23rd – Minneapolis, MN (The Armory)
September 24th – Omaha, NE (Steelhouse Omaha)
September 26th – Columbus, OH (KEMBA Live! Outdoors) **Without B.o.B
September 27th – Detroit, MI (The Fillmore)
September 30th – Sugar Land, TX (Smart Financial Centre)
October 1st – San Antonio, TX (The Espee)
October 2nd – Lemoore, CA (Tachi Palace Casino Resort)
October 3rd – Henderson, NV (M Resort Pool)
October 10th – Mashantucket, CT (Foxwoods Resort Casino)
October 11th – Boston, MA (Citizens House of Blues Boston)
October 14th – Waukee, IA (Vibrant Music Hall)
October 15th – La Crosse, WI (La Crosse Center)
October 24th – Apopka, FL (Apopka Amphitheater)
October 25th – Pinellas Park, FL (England Brothers Park)

Tickets for the “Back To Basics” tour will be available HERE or HERE on Friday, July 17th at 10 AM local time. Let us know if you will be attending in the comments below.

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Bag Rite – Song by Loe Shimmy

Alexander Cole — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:53:43 +0000

Loe Shimmy has become one of the best melodic artists coming out of Florida. He has received co-signs from the likes of Drake, making him an artist that you need to watch out for. On Wednesday, he dropped off the new single, “Bag Rite,” which is set to be part of his upcoming album, Pretty Girlz Run The World. Once again, it is another melody-focused track from Loe Shimmy, who continues to up his game in terms of songwriting and overall production. The melodies are off the charts here, and if there is one thing for sure, it is that the Florida crooner might just give us one of the best projects of the year.

Release Date: July 15, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Pretty Girlz Run The World

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Joe Budden Compares Rihanna To Stevie Wonder After JAŸ-Z Show

Alexander Cole — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:38:07 +0000

Joe Budden was one of the many people attending JAŸ-Z’s Yankee Stadium shows this weekend. The entire hip-hop world was following along, and there is no doubt that it was a massive moment for the culture at large.

JAŸ-Z brought out some of the greatest artists of all time. Beyonce, Nas, Jeezy, Jadakiss, and Rihanna all made appearances. As it turns out, Rihanna’s appearance on night three caused the biggest stir as fans debated her vocals and whether or not she should really release another album.

Meanwhile, on The Joe Budden Podcast, the retired rapper echoed some of those fan sentiments. As he explains, it doesn’t really appear as though Rihanna has her heart in the music anymore. Instead, Budden looks at her as a legacy act in the same vein as Stevie Wonder.

Joe Budden On Rihanna and JAŸ-Z

Joe Budden says Rihanna looked “high out of her mind” at Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium show

Joe joked Rihanna looked like she had all the weed and all the rum punch backstage before casually coming out to do Jay-Z a favor.

He later compared Rihanna to Stevie Wonder, saying she’s… https://t.co/LqjpKyG7ay pic.twitter.com/yirDR7j1Xq
— CY Chels (@SeewhyChels) July 15, 2026

This comparison raised a few eyebrows amongst his co-hosts, although they eventually came around to what he was saying. At the end of the day, it has been difficult for some to wrap their heads around the idea that Rihanna will never make another album.

Back in 2016, it felt as though Riri was at the height of her powers with ANTI. It was an album that ushered in a new era, and it felt like a true revolution for pop music. Those days are now long gone, and while Rihanna’s catalog is still incredible, the appetite for a new album is certainly dying down.

It will be fascinating to see what Rihanna’s next move is. She is currently raising her family with A$AP Rocky, all while managing a clothing and beauty brand. It only makes sense that music would take a backseat.

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White House Responds To Boosie Badazz’s Botched Pardon Request

Alexander Cole — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:03:29 +0000

Boosie Badazz has been going viral this week after trying to pay a lobbyist group to secure a pardon from President Donald Trump. He paid Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman $600K, and now, he is seeking a $300K refund as the duo has yet to show him any results.

Unfortunately, Boosie didn’t do his Googles prior to hiring the two men. Had he done so, he would have seen that the two men are convicted fraudsters. Probably not the people you want to be putting your criminal record in the hands of.

Today, Loren Lorosa of The Breakfast Club revealed that the White House made a statement to her about the situation. It was here that they made it crystal clear that you cannot simply pay lobbyist groups and expect pardons. President Donald Trump is even saying that he is disturbed that people would try to profit from such an enterprise.

“A White House official ..made it clear in a statement to me that they DO NOT support the work of Wohl or Burkman (the men boosie sued) and allege that anyone seeking clemency that involve these men will actively harm their chances,” Lorosa wrote.

Boosie Badazz Gets Response From The White House

I reached out to a White House official on boosie filing a lawsuit for $600k claiming that he’d been scammed after paying for a pardon from Donald Trump

— A White House official ..made it clear in a statement to me that they DO NOT support the work of Wohl or Burkman (the men… pic.twitter.com/cUx1xALK8j
— BROWN GIRL GRINDING (@LorenLorosa) July 14, 2026

Interestingly enough, the White House did say that they received Boosie’s documentation. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean anything one way or the other. Overall, the clemency team at the White House still has to assess the case and make a decision.

While Boosie Badazz still has a chance of receiving a pardon, paying to make it happen faster was the ultimate mistake. Now, he remains in a fight with Burkman and Wohl for the aforementioned $300K.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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