Clayton Howard recently filed a motion to add more to his trafficking lawsuit against Diddy. However, the mogul’s legal team is trying to prevent that from happening, claiming that he’s adding more to the case that might already be collapsing. According to All Hip Hop, his attorneys claim that Howard’s lawsuit has nothing to do with finding justice but rather, getting a quick paycheque, “attempting to exploit Mr. Combs’s conviction under the Mann Act for profit.” He was convicted of prostitution transportation charges in his trial, though the racketeering and sex trafficking charges didn’t stick. 

Diddy’s legal team has been pushing back against Howard’s lawsuit since it was filed back in July 2025. In the last year, the mogul’s team accused Howard of willingly participating in the freak-offs rather than being a victim of the mogul’s alleged crimes. 

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Is Diddy Getting A Pardon?

Although Diddy is trying to appeal his conviction, rumors floated around over the weekend that he was being considered for a pardon by Donald Trump. The president previously denied that he would grant Diddy a pardon back in January. However, recent reports suggested that he was going to consider clemency for the Bad Boy boss. And while Trump did pardon 11 people last week, Diddy wasn’t one of them. 50 Cent notably ridiculed Diddy online over the alleged rumors, though he himself wasn’t exempt from criticism for his connection to Trump’s camp.

We will keep you posted on any further updates surrounding Diddy’s appeal and any developments in Clayton Howard’s lawsuit against the mogul. 

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The Hart County Sheriff’s Office told the outlet that Brown was subjected to a felony traffic stop on Interstate 85. Due to an outstanding warrant in the state of Maryland, Brown was arrested. There were two children in the car at the time of the arrest, including the child Brown shares with Big Tigger.

As per TMZ, these outstanding warrants are from an alleged incident that occurred in 2019. She was tied to the alleged disappearance of a 10-year-old. She has since been charged with felony interference with child custody and will be extradited to Maryland.

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Alicia Brown Arrested

This news comes just hours after footage of Big Tigger and Alicia Brown hit the internet. In the footage, the radio show host and his wife can be seen wrestling on the ground in an attempt to get his phone back.

On Monday, Big Tigger revealed that he would be stepping away from his radio show as he deals with his current charges and allegations.

“For as long as I’ve been in this industry, my focus has always been to keep the spotlight on the culture and the incredible people I get to interview,” Big Tigger wrote. “But right now, my personal life is in the public eye and has become the subject of overwhelming speculation and misinformation. Through all of this, what hurts the most is being away from my son. Nothing is more important to me than being a great father. So I’ve decided to step away from the mic for a while to focus on my family and give my legal team the room they need. As I previously said, I unequivocally deny every allegation, and I am looking forward to clearing my name. Thank you so much all for the love and support.”

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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With the album just three days away, the artist is looking to employ some marketing techniques. After all, connecting with fans on social media is one of the best ways to get the word out.

Recently, he took to his Instagram with a message about marriage and finding the right woman. He released another similar audio on Tuesday, although this time, he spoke about feeling like a billionaire.

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Future Set To Drop New Album

“I feel like I’m a billionaire, I just ain’t got it yet,” Future said. “When you start saying ‘I’m a billionaire, I just ain’t got it yet,’ all your conversations be different, because every conversation is trying to get me to where I need to go.”

The artist may not have attained billionaire status yet, but he seems to be interested in making it happen. For some, becoming a billionaire is something worst striving towards. For others, it is a symbol of being a bit too out of touch.

Regardless of how you may feel about billionaires, it is clear that Future is sending a message right now. Between his philosophy on money and relationships, we could be receiving some foreshadowing of the upcoming project.

Stay tuned as we will be sure to bring you the tracklist, features, and any other updates pertaining to the project.

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The label entered an agreement with Sony Music Entertainment in May 1992, but since then, Jermaine Dupri claims that they haven’t properly paid out his royalties. According to Variety, Dupri filed a lawsuit against SME, accusing them of misconduct. He said that he first suspected that he didn’t receive full royalty payments from the company three years ago. 

Attorneys for the producer claim SME practiced “willful deceitful actions designed to harm Plaintiffs in their business” through underreporting royalties and updating them retroactively, which impacted So-So Def.

The lawsuit outlines So-So Def’s dealings with SME before its 2002 buy-out. So-So Def initially signed a label agreement with Sony for releases from their artists before entering a joint venture deal in 1997. After its buy-out, So So Def went on to release albums from Bow Wow and Jagged Edge through deals with other companies including Artista, UMG and EMI.

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Jermaine Dupri Outlines Millions In Unpaid Royalties

The lawsuit provides a lengthy look at the royalties allegedly owed to Dupri from Sony Music Entertainment. This includes over $1 million in unpaid producer royalties for Da Brat’s “Funkdafied” and another $960,000 for Xscape’s “Hummin’ Comin’ At ‘Cha.” In addition to that, there’s the alleged underreported royalties connected to albums from Mariah Carey, Bow Wow, Usher, J-Kwon, and more. Plus, Dupri claims that he’s owed $10 million in interest for unpaid royalties connected to other artists that he worked with. 

We will keep you posted on any updates surrounding Jermaine Dupri’s lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Cenat clearly kept that in mind, as he announced on Monday that Lizzo will be one of the teachers at Streamer University. Despite not being a streamer, the artist still has valuable lessons that she can teach the youth who want to get into content creation. Whether that be social media promotion or expanding your brand beyond just your industry.

Fans have been eager for the return of Streamer University, and it appears as though the second season is going to be bigger than the last. It also helps that the professor list is pretty stacked.

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Lizzo x Kai Cenat

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Streamers like Agent, Duke Dennis, Cinna, Ludwig, Adapt, Maya Higa, and even YourRAGE are all going to be professors. The classes are going to be live-streamed over the coming weeks, and it is expected that hundreds of thousands of viewers will be tuning in.

Before these selections, thousands of wanna-be streamers showed up to the auditions. This made for fantastic content, with people like Adrien Broner, DeenTheGreat, BenDaDonnn, and even Soulja Boy showing up.

As for Lizzo, it will be interesting to see how she structures her classes and if this ends up being the experience the students were expecting. We will know soon enough.

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Over the past few weeks, there has been some political controversy surrounding the music mogul. Some believe there is a possibility that President Donald Trump will pardon Sean Combs. However, the chances are slim right now, and whenever Trump is asked about the possibility, he gives a less-than-enthusiastic answer.

In the meantime, Diddy is simply biding his time before his eventual release. The artist is currently working in the prison’s chapel, and he has also been listening to music on a tablet whenever he is given the opportunity to. According to TMZ, new footage has revealed that the artist also enjoys going for walks in the prison yard.

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Diddy Walks Around FCI Fort Dix

As the outlet reports, Diddy is usually given two hours every single day to roam the yard. This usually takes place between 1 and 3 PM in the afternoon. However, if the weather is not good, then Diddy has to remain inside the prison’s walls.

Based on the video above, it does appear as though Diddy has been able to stay in shape throughout his prison stay. After all, FCI Fort Dix was his original choice when it came to his sentencing. While some argued that Diddy should not dictate where he goes, the judge ultimately honored his request.

Originally, the mogul was supposed to be released in April of 2028, although good behavior has ultimately moved up his release by two months.

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Furthermore, her song “Sparky’s Turn (Roxanne You’re Through)” was a catalyst for the Roxanne Wars. Of course, this was a famous battle involving Roxanne Shante. Their battle was indicative of hip-hop’s competitive edge, and the two would even go so far as to wear boxing gloves whenever they shared the stage.

“We are saddened to announce the passing of MC Sparky D (Doreen C. Broadnax), a pioneering MC and one of hip-hop’s earliest female battle rappers,” OkayPlayer wrote. “A key voice in the Roxanne Wars, her legacy helped pave the way for women in rap.

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MC Sparky D Remembered Fondly

DJ Premier took to social media upon finding out the news. It was here that he spoke about Sparky D’s influence and how he and Nas had tremendous respect for her.

“One of the 1st Female Battle MC’s representing Brownsville Brooklyn, NY,” Premier said on IG. “I became an instant fan when she battled @imroxanneshante in the early 80s and I always bought her records from day 1. Her relentless voice and delivery made her an instant force to be reckoned with. I’m blessed to have met her, and I’m glad that Nas and I were able to give her flowers on our new record ‘BOUQUET.’”

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MC Sparky D left a lasting legacy in the hip-hop world, and she will be greatly missed. RIP to a legend.

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Release Date: July 3, 2026

Genre: 80s Pop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Gave U Racks

Chrome rims spinning on the blacktop
Cold cash flowing out the rooftop
Walking like you own it, stalking like you own it
Left me for the better life, I hope you enjoy that bitter life

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Since his arrest, Annemarie Wiley has opted to file for divorce. In her filing, Wiley is also looking for custody of their children, as well as a restraining order. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum had some harrowing allegations in her filing, including consistent domestic violence and even rape.

“Because of the trauma associated with many of these events, there are gaps in my memory, as I have blocked out much of what Marcellus has done to me,” she wrote in the documents.

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Marcellus Wiley Allegations

Wiley reveals she was allegedly raped in 2012. Furthermore, she says her husband raped her multiple times at the start of this year. “He then raped me, telling me that I was his property and that I had to do what he said,” she alleged.

Annemarie Wiley described numerous alleged events throughout the years. This includes allegedly being punched in 2014 and having a Coca-Cola bottle thrown at her head while pregnant in 2019.

Wiley then accused the former NFL player of running up her credit cards and owing her upwards of $100K. Marcellus Wiley has not responded to these allegations at this time.

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However, if there’s one person who’s in his corner, it’s someone who understands Lil Durk’s position: Big Meech. The BMF head honcho recently appeared on video where he called for Lil Durk’s freedom while calling out those who aren’t showing their support for him.

“Free Durk. Real n***a, real stand-up dude,” he said in a video captured by AkademiksTV. “Free Durk, man. Ain’t enough mothaf*ckas shouting him out. Free him, fast.”

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Police Allegedly Back The “Free Durk” Movement

Perhaps Big Meech has a point, but according to Durk’s attorney, Drew Findling, there are a few unsuspecting individuals who might also be advocating for the rapper behind the scenes. Findling revealed in a recent interview that there are police officers who’ve approached him to say, “Free Durk.” Whether that’s true or not remains to be seen, but Findling also mentioned that he’s confident that he will beat the case.

Meanwhile, the rapper filed a motion to have the recent racketeering charges separated from his upcoming August trial, which begins on August 20th. He has been held without bail since October 2024. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates on Durk’s case. 

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