Tony Buzbee is mounting a counterattack against JAY-Z’s legal motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a woman identified as “Jane Doe” and to sanction Buzbee for representing her in court.

In heated court filings submitted on Friday (December 20), the controversial attorney accused the Hip-Hop mogul and his legal team of deploying intimidation tactics to derail the case.

Buzbee argued that the motion to dismiss, filed by JAY-Z’s lawyers under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, is legally unfounded and designed to scare off other potential plaintiffs.

“Defendant Carter’s threat of an ‘immediate’ sanctions motion on the first whisper of factual uncertainty is just one more instance of bullying, intended to have a chilling effect on Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s counsel, and any potential plaintiffs watching these proceedings,” Buzbee wrote in the filing, referencing JAY-Z by his legal name, Shawn Carter.

The lawsuit at the center of the dispute accuses Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting Jane Doe when she was 13 years old during an afterparty for the VMA’s in 2000.

Both men have denied the allegations, and JAY-Z has filed a countersuit to dismiss the claims, alleging misconduct by Buzbee and pushing for sanctions over allegedly baseless accusations.

Carter’s legal team has also sought to expedite sanctions, which Buzbee blasted as a blatant overreach.

Rule 11 typically allows attorneys 21 days to amend or withdraw filings before sanctions can be pursued. However, JAY-Z’s lawyers bypassed this timeline, calling on the court to hurry the process.

He accused JAY-Z’s camp of attempting to manipulate legal standards for personal advantage.

Central to the legal wrangling is a series of inconsistencies in Jane Doe’s testimony, which JAY-Z’s team has highlighted as grounds for dismissal.

In an interview with NBC News, Doe’s timeline allegedly conflicted with her lawsuit.

While she initially claimed to have been driven to a party by a limo driver around 9:30 to 10 p.m., she later altered her story, suggesting that the driver took other passengers to the event first before picking her up.

Furthermore, JAY-Z’s attorneys argue that no home matching the description provided in the lawsuit—a large white property with a U-shaped driveway—exists within a 20-minute radius of Radio City Music Hall, where the alleged incident began.

Jane Doe’s father also reportedly contradicted her claims that he picked her up the night in question, stating that their family lived five hours from New York City and that he would have remembered any emergency trip to retrieve her.

These inconsistencies form the crux of JAY-Z’s push to dismiss the case and impose penalties on Buzbee for filing what the defense claims is an extortionate and baseless lawsuit.

But Buzbee is unmoved, dismissing the counterarguments as attempts to discredit victims of sexual assault by unfairly holding them to impossible standards of recollection.

“New York courts have expressly acknowledged that plaintiffs in this type of case cannot be expected to have exacting recall and command of all relevant facts,” Buzbee said, citing legal precedent to bolster his stance.

In one of his more explosive allegations, Buzbee accused JAY-Z’s associates of engaging in potentially illegal acts to stymie the case, including bribing clients, impersonating public officials, and threatening witnesses.

He also framed JAY-Z’s legal maneuvers as part of a larger pattern of behavior, calling it “aggressive advocacy crossing into bad faith” and arguing that Carter’s wealth and status do not entitle him to special treatment under the law.

“Like Mr. Combs, Mr. Carter is rich, famous, and powerful. Mr. Carter will exert all the pressure he can to intimidate and harass Plaintiff, me, or anyone else”.

Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/tony-buzbee-jay-z-accused-rushing-lawsuit-dismissal/

21 Savage is causing quite a stir after ranking the best Atlanta rappers during a recent interview. 

The London-born Atlanta-raised artist recently appeared on the “DeepCut with VicBlends” podcast. During the conversation the host asked him to rank the best rappers in Atlanta. He gave him a list of five to choose from: Young Thug, Lil Baby, JID and Future. 

21 Savage began by crowning himself the top Atlanta rapper. He went on to rank his “Surround Sound” collaborator JID in the second spot while frequent collaborator Young Thug placed at No. 3. He finished off the list with Lil Baby at No. 4 with Future snatching the final spot.  

21 Savage added a disclaimer after completing the list, stating, “If it’s off song-making, Pluto would be No. 1.” 

However, his list sparked controversy online, with many challenging 21 Savage’s rankings—particularly his decision to name himself the best rapper from Atlanta. 

“I don’t think there is a better rapper than Future in atlanta as this point,” one person said. “wtf bro tripping.”  

Users also took exception to Dreamville Record’s JID placement at No. 2. 

“21 savage hasn’t lyrically rapped anything better than JID in his life,” one wrote. Let’s start there.” Another person chimed in with, “I’m listening to JID’s verse on “Fuel” at the moment and 21 Savage is out his black ass mind if he thinks he is lyrically better than JID.” 

Although his placement atop the Atlanta rapper’s list was disputed, 21 Savage’s No.1 album is undeniable. He debuted in the top spot on the Billboard 200 with american dream.  

The star-studded 15-track project features the likes of Young Thug, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, Doja Cat, Metro Boomin, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz, and many more.  

Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/21-savage-faces-backlash-over-altana-rappers-rankings/

Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared markedly diminished Wednesday (December 18) in a Manhattan federal courtroom, where the 54-year-old Hip-Hop icon, now facing allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, presented a stark contrast to his once-dominant image in the entertainment world.

Donning a plain khaki inmate jumpsuit, Diddy looked thinner and visibly aged, a reflection of his time spent in detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center, where he has been held since September.

Law Crime reporter Elizabeth Millner described his appearance as “astonishingly thinner,” noting the toll that incarceration appears to have taken.

“He appeared very noticeably thinner, and maybe being locked up in detention is starting to wear on him. He appeared grayer a little bit as well,” Millner said.

It was a striking image of the man who once epitomized the glamor and affluence of Hip-Hop’s golden age.

Prosecutors allege that Diddy orchestrated a criminal operation leveraging his wealth and power, accusations that could result in life behind bars if convicted.

The case, which looms over his once-celebrated empire, is slated for trial in May 2025.

His defense has vehemently argued that any interactions at the center of the charges were consensual, a claim they are expected to champion with rigor in court.

Diddy’s demeanor appeared subdued as he conferred with his legal team ahead of the hearing. However, the solemn atmosphere briefly lifted when his sons, Justin and Christian, entered the courtroom.

Turning to face them, Diddy smiled, waved, and gave what Millner described as a moment of genuine familial warmth.

“He looked back immediately. He smiled, he beamed up, and he waved,” she recounted.

His current state represents a dramatic fall from a life that once showcased opulence and ambition.

Just weeks prior to his detention, footage captured Diddy playing hacky sack in Central Park, but his time in custody seems to show the visible toll his legal mess has taken on his physical well-being.

Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/diddy-shocking-gaunt-court-appearance/

West Coast rappers D Smoke and The Game recently crowned Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” with a prestigious honor after ranking the song as one of the top anthems to permeate from L.A.

During a recent interview with Rocsi Diaz the pair of rappers delved into the significance of Lamar’s incendiary Drake diss while building a comprehensive list ranking the best West Coast hits. In doing so, they ended up highlighting the cultural impact of “Not Like Us” on Hip-Hop and the representation of L.A. gang culture. The track’s deeper message and Lamar’s unique storytelling style made it a focal point of their discussion as D Smoke began the conversation by addressing Kendrick’s unique position in West Coast Hip-Hop.

“Kendrick has such a special place in the West because everything that gang culture established for the West, Kendrick, on one hand, continues the camaraderie element of gang culture, but he elevates it to this intellectual, loving, Malcolm-Martin kind of perspective,” D Smoke proclaimed.

The Game echoed these sentiments, emphasizing Lamar’s ability to articulate the complexity of gang culture to a broader audience.

“I think Kendrick does the best job possible at explaining who we are, what we are,” The Game said. “Even though we have this stigma on us as a culture, he does an amazing job at explaining to the world how and why they should understand why we are the way that we are.”

As the conversation then turned to Lamar’s broader achievements, particularly his upcoming Super Bowl performance, D Smoke added that Kendrick’s artistry goes beyond just rap.

“He’s not just one of the best rappers ever,” D Smoke said. “He’s one of the best artists ever. If you look at the intent behind his projects, the musicality, it’s not something you can do independent of the artist. If the artist doesn’t have that vision, the product won’t be what it is.”

In the end, D Smoke and The Game listed Lamar’s anthemic record within the top five of the list of all-time West Coast bangers — situating the song at the number four spot. Believe it or not, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre held three of the other slots within the Top 6 and Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap hit, “Last Time That I Checc’d,” landed just outside of it at the No. 6 slot.

Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/the-game-d-smoke-praise-kendrick-lamars-not-like-us-for-elevating-l-a-gang-culture/

Trinity Rodman, professional soccer player and daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, revealed deep emotional challenges in her relationship with her father during an episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast.

The 22-year-old Washington Spirit forward described the former Chicago Bulls star as “not a dad” and said his behavior throughout her childhood made it difficult for them to forge a healthy connection.

“He’s not a dad. Maybe by blood, but nothing else,” Trinity said during the hour-long interview, reflecting candidly on the estranged bond they share.

Rodman’s mother, Michelle Moyer, was married to Dennis Rodman between 2003 and 2012.

Alongside Trinity, the former couple shares a son, DJ, now 23. Trinity recounted their family dynamic and pointed to her father’s relentless party lifestyle as a key factor in the breakdown of their home life.

“We tried to live with him, but he’s having parties 24/7. He’s bringing random b**ches in,” she alleged. “I think my mom just saw the situation of, ‘We love each other. It’s not gonna work. For my kids, I can’t have them seeing you treat me this way, embarrass me this way, and have the party scene all the time.’”

The soccer star revealed that financial responsibility from her father also waned following her parents’ divorce.

“Before the divorce happened, my dad was actually helping, moneywise,” she said. “When the divorce happened, it was just like, ‘F**k you guys.’”

Trinity also clarified her intentions in discussing her father publicly, saying she wanted to bring “realism” into the conversation instead of sugarcoating the ordeal.

“This is my opportunity to, kind of, talk more—I don’t want to say negatively, but more realistically about it,” she shared.

Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/trinity-rodman-drags-dad-dennis-rodman/