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Diddy Accused of Sexual Harassment & Assault From ‘The Love Album’ Producer
Diddy faces new legal challenges as he is implicated in yet another lawsuit, accused of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and illicit drugging by a producer who contributed to his recent album, The Love Album: Off the Grid.
In the legal filing, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones alleges that he lived with Diddy from September 2022 to November 2023, during which Diddy coerced Jones into arranging sex workers, pressured him into unwelcome sexual acts, and provided spiked alcoholic beverages at his parties.
Seeking $30 million in damages, Jones lists Diddy’s son Justin, chief of staff Kristina Khorram, Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge, and former Motown Records CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam as co-defendants. Jones claims they collaborated in a “RICO enterprise” that failed to adequately oversee the actions of Diddy, his son, and his chief of staff.
Jones’ lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, states, “Throughout his time with Mr. Combs, Mr. Jones witnessed, experienced, and endured many things that went far beyond his role as a Producer on the Love album,” emphasizing that Combs “required” constant recording.
Filed on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the U.S District Court for the Southern District of New York, the 75-page lawsuit also involves City Girls’ Yung Miami, Diddy’s girlfriend at the time; detailing a sexual assault by Yung Miami’s female cousin in the presence of Combs and his staff.
Responding to the allegations, Diddy’s attorney, Shawn Holley, counters the claims as “pure fiction” and asserts that they have “overwhelming, indisputable proof of their lies.” “We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”
This comes after a previous legal dispute initiated by Cassie, a former Bad Boy artist, in November, alleging control, rape, and prolonged abuse by Diddy over a decade. The parties settled within 24 hours of the filing.
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Big Sean Announces Release Date For New Album ‘Better Me Than You’
Ahead of the release of his new single “Yes,” Detroit’s own Big Sean has announced the release date for his forthcoming studio album, Better Me Than You.
The album is set to drop on August 9th. To accompany the announcement, Big Sean released a trailer, which follows reports of the album leaking on social media. “It’s been a journey I can’t wait to share with you all,” he wrote to fans. This follows Sean’s appearance on Eminem‘s 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
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Remy Ma’s Son Charged with Murder
Remy Ma‘s son, Jayson Scott, has been charged with first-degree murder.
On Wednesday, FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers reported that Scott, along with another man, is facing charges related to the June 7, 2021, murder of 47-year-old Darius Guillebeaux in Queens. The arraignment for both individuals is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, at the Queens County courthouse. In addition to the murder charge, Scott, 23, and his co-defendant are also facing two counts of weapons possession and reckless endangerment.
#BreakingNews Law enforcement and multiple police sources confirm to #fox5ny news that Jayson Scott of the Bronx, son of hip hop star Remy Ma & 22 yo Richard Swygert have each been arrested and charged with 1st degree murder, weapons possession and reckless endangerment in the…
— LISA EVERS (@LisaEvers) June 19, 2024
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The New 1017 Rapper Enchanting Passes Away; Coi Leray, Gucci Mane and More Respond to Her Passing
After being placed on life support, 26-year-old rapper Enchanting has tragically passed away.
The Texas native signed with Gucci Mane’s The New 1017 label in 2020. She released her debut project, No Luv, in 2022, featuring the singles “Want Sum” and “Track & Field” with Kaliii. Her latest project, Luv Scarred / No Luv (Deluxe), was released in 2023.
A representative from her management team informed The Shade Room that Enchanting was struggling with withdrawals, saying, “She came to my house the last four days to get clean. She tried her best, and I did everything I could to help her. She tried.”
Coi Leray, Monaleo, and others confirmed her passing on social media.
“I’ll see you later, sister. Save me a spot, baby! I love you 4L and after,” Monaleo wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Kaoir react to Enchanting’s passing. Keyshia also responds to people pointing out the fates of artists who sign to 1017. pic.twitter.com/oB7NijTgVd
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
Friends and family confirm 1017 rapper Enchanting has sadly passed away, after being on life support. pic.twitter.com/pefMLTOw4W
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
Coi Leray confirms Enchanting has passed away. She was 26. https://t.co/Hs2cHO6TQR pic.twitter.com/VTku9Xj7yL
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
“They pulled the plug, bro. This shit is so fucked up. I just knew you were gonna pull through, @luvenchanting. You’ll forever be Stop6 Princess and Kasino First Lady,” wrote Lil CJ Kasino on Instagram.
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