British rapper Slowthai has broken down in court after being cleared of raping a woman at a house party following one of his shows three years ago.
The Grammy-nominated rapper, real name Tyron Frampton was charged with three joint counts of rape after he and his co-defendant, Alex Blake-Walker, were accused of assaulting two women at the afterparty in September 2021, per BBC News.
The prosecution had alleged Blake-Walker raped one woman while Slowthai encouraged him. Slowthai then allegedly raped another woman twice. The women had alleged they were assaulted on an outside roof.
On Monday (December 16), after more than 10 hours of deliberation, a jury at Oxford Crown Court found Slowthai not guilty on three joint counts of rape. Blake-Walker was also cleared on all counts following a two-week trial.
An overjoyed Slowthai reportedly burst into tears of joy as jurors delivered their verdicts. Crying was also heard from the public gallery where the rapper’s wife, singer Anne-Marie, watched the proceedings.
The court heard Slowthai performed a gig at The Bullingdon music venue in Oxford on September 7, 2021, where he met a group of women who invited him to a party at one of their homes. The prosecution argued the alleged assaults took place at this party.
Slowthai admitted to engaging in sexual activity with one of the women but insisted it had been consensual.
“I know she was consenting,” he said, giving testimony during the trial. “There wasn’t a question.”
After being charged in 2023, Slowthai was axed from the Glastonbury Festival lineup. Cancellations also followed from Reading and Leeds Festivals amid the allegations.
Bhad Bhabie has been caught up in yet another scandal, except this time, the incident caused bodily harm to an individual rather than a stir on the internet.
According to reports from KTLA, a Lamborghini SUV owned by the media personality and rapper, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, was involved in a fiery car crash in the San Fernando Valley in the early morning hours of Saturday (December 14).
The crash reportedly occurred around 4 a.m. local time on the 5500 block of Tampa Avenue in Tarzana. Preliminary investigations suggest the Los Angeles Police Department may have been pursuing the vehicle before the incident. It’s currently unclear whether Bregoli was present at the time of the crash.
A Lamborghini Urus belonging to Bhad Bhabie was involved in a crash in Tarzana after L.A. chase that caused the vehicle to catch fire. The crash happened during a police chase at 4 a.m., but it is unclear if Bhad Bhabie was present inside behind the wheel at the time 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/RaAU2iDpC0
Video footage obtained by KTLA shows the luxury SUV engulfed in flames as police arrived at the scene, with stunned residents watching from their homes. Gina, a neighborhood resident, recounted the chaos, revealing that this wasn’t the only instance something of this nature had occurred on the block.
“Before I ran to the window, I grabbed my phone to call 911 since this wasn’t the first time I’ve had to call them for the same reason,” Gina told KTLA. “I stayed and watched until the fire was out, and I didn’t see anyone drag the body from the car, but I did see a body right in front of our house where the mailbox used to be… moving like they were alive.”
Gina added that the crash damaged her vehicle and destroyed her cemented mailbox. Another resident, Tristan, shared his experience of assisting the driver.
“We came out and tried getting [the driver] out through the driver’s side door; my roommate ran over to the passenger side, opened the door and took the guy out,” Tristan revealed. “We didn’t think he was alive at first.”
The driver was transported to a hospital, though their condition remains unknown. Officers reportedly recovered a gun and luxury watch at the scene.
The Lamborghini that was registered to Bregoli has drawn further attention due to her recent health disclosure. Bregoli, who gained fame in 2016 following her viral “cash me ousside” moment on Dr. Phil, recently addressed speculation about her noticeable weight loss on Instagram. According to a report AllHipHop shared last month, the 21-year-old rapper revealed she’s taking “cancer” medication, though she didn’t confirm a diagnosis.
“I’m sorry my cancer medicine made me [lose] weight,” she wrote in an Instagram Story post on November 7. “I’m slowly gaining it back. So stop running w the worst narratives.”
Her statement appeared to be a response to body-shaming comments on recent posts where she looked visibly slimmer. The news has left fans concerned about her health, though she hasn’t provided additional details.
Tia Mowry is back on top with a new Christmas movie that’s the most viewed holiday movie on Lifetime. She employed the talents of a Hip-Hop video creator-turned-director Bobby Yan, a native New Yorker. who has worked with Master P, interviewed The Notorious B.I.G. and is an 8x-Emmy Award winner.
Yan has been making waves with his festive feature, A Very Merry Beauty Salon, which stars Mowry. The movie skyrocketed to the top as the network’s No. 1 film. Yan says the movie focuses on sisterhood, unity and Black culture.
“It’s a celebration of community,” he explained, “the kind of story that uplifts while entertaining. That’s always been my goal.”
For Bobby Yan’s stories on Lil Wayne, JAY-Z and The Notorious B.I.G., watch the full interview.
The director also sang the praises of Tia Mowry, who’s renowned for her role in the sitcom Sister, Sister with twin Tamara. She has since starred in numerous television shows and movies.
“Tia is a consummate professional,” Yan said. “She’s a queen. She’s a professional top to bottom. She’s amazing. She knows her stuff. She is a professional actress. She’s a philanthropist, she’s an entrepreneur. And I think the film shows that because she’s the executive producer. This is her third film in a three picture deal with Lifetime.”
The conversation didn’t stop there.
Yan revealed his next big project, Sugar Mama, a thriller set to premiere January 3, 2025 on Tubi.
“With Sugar Mama, I wanted to step into a different genre and challenge myself,” he noted. “It’s gripping, it’s intense, and I think audiences are going to love it.
“I direct from Spirit. I think that’s the best way to describe it. I’ve been doing this for a really long time. I started in the music industry with music videos many, many years ago. So I directed over a hundred music videos, and I think from that, directing is like music to me.”
Yan’s style, heavily influenced by Hip-Hop culture and visionary directors like Spike Lee, has always been rooted in authenticity and innovation. He grew up in Hollis, Queens as Run-DMC exploded on the scene, and then worked under the legend “Uncle” Ralph McDaniels at the famed Video Music Box. In the interview with Creekmur, he wore a VMB hoodie to pay homage.
“Hip-Hop taught me to think outside the box,” he reflected. “It’s about finding your voice and staying true to it.”
Yan’s groundbreaking New Orleans show, Hip Hop Half Hour, played a crucial role in connecting him with McDaniels and introduced him to a wider audience. The show highlighted local talent, further cementing his ties to the Hip-Hop community.
Reflecting on his early career, Yan revealed that the first music video he ever worked on was for Master P’s “No More Tears.”
Working with director Quinn Armstrong while living in New Orleans, Bobby Yan witnessed the Southern Hip-Hop scene that was blossoming at the time.
“The beauty of it was being part of the local community and seeing artists like Juvenile, Cash Money and Mystikal grow from their beginnings,” he said. Yan even recalled lunchtime encounters with Mystikal, then known as Michael, during his college days. “His cousin worked on my show, so he’d sneak into the lunchroom. Back then, he had the hair, the braids—even before he became Mystikal.”
A graduate of the ABC Disney Directing Program, Bobby Yan is also known as both a cool person and creative genius. He’s solidified his reputation as one of the most respected directors in the industry today.
“We need more voices telling stories that matter,” he said. “For me, it’s not just about making movies; it’s about making an impact.”
Simone Joy Jones, the accomplished actor, recently sat down to discuss her musical journey with AllHipHop but the conversation also touched on the hit TV series Bel-Air, the show she co-stars on. The series brass recently announced the final season of the series, which is a dramatic take on the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Simone, who sings under the moniker S!MONE, has made an indelible mark with her performance as Lisa Wilkes.
“It feels like four years. It feels like a college experience,” she shared to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur. “It was like we’re in our senior year of entering the industry in this way in the TV industry. I’ve done movies and a little bit of TV before this, but being a series regular is different. You’re on set all the time.”
Passionately, the 25-year old said Bel-Air has shaped her as a person too. “I’ve grown a lot as a person, as a communicator, as an advocate for myself, and as a friend,” she said from WonWorld Studios in New York City.
Simone said the Bel-Air crew are more than just coworkers. “Speaking of my cast—all phenomenal. 10 out of 10s, all of them,” she said. While she admitted she never expects to form deep friendships with castmates, Bel-Air proved to be an exception. She recounted how her co-stars have supported her music career, attending her shows in Los Angeles and beyond.
Notably, cast mate Coco Jones, another standout talent from the show, took Simone on tour as her opening act.
“We just spent a month together on the bus, and to perform with my music that I wasn’t even sure about yet, not even being ready… These people are truly the ones I call and answer at five o’clock in the morning when they need help,” she said.
As Bel-Air approaches its final season, Simone expressed deep gratitude for the experience.
“I’ve never taken a single bit for granted. I’ve always stepped on set and been like, woo, yes! Do a little dance in my trailer. I just love it,” she stated.
Details about the final season remain under wraps, but fans can expect the show to continue exploring the complexities of the Banks family dynamics while providing a platform for its cast to shine.
As Simone looks ahead, her multifaceted ambitions remain at the forefront. Whether it’s through her music, acting, or directing, she’s destined to leave a lasting legacy.
On the musical front, Simone, as S!MONE, is bending ears as a classically trained (church and college) RB singer. Her latest project, Magnet, has been met with rave reviews and critical acclaim. Check it out below, along with some pictures from our upcoming interview.
A video of Burna Boy gifting his ex-girlfriend Stefflon Don a Rolls Royce Cullinan for her birthday has surfaced online amid rumors the Nigerian superstar is dating RB singer Chlöe Bailey.
On Sunday (December 15), footage of the former couple was circulating online, with many claiming Stefflon Don leaked the video herself. The clip appears to have been taken amid Steff’s birthday last year and shows the rapper thanking Burna for the gift. Although the pair split in 2021, they were rumored to have reconciled at some point in 2023.
STEFFLON DON RELEASES CLIP OF WHEN BURNA BOY BOUGHT HER A ROLLS ROYCE CULLINAN FOR HER BIRTHDAY. pic.twitter.com/tTzqDTrhxf
The video of Stefflon Don and Burna Boy surfacing online coincided with rumors linking the “African Giant” to Chlöe Bailey. The timing sparked suspicion among social media users, with many accusing Stefflon Don of intentionally leaking the video.
“So Stefflon Don actually posted that old video from last year today because Burna Boy flew Chloe Bailey into the country today,” one person shared.
so Stefflon Don actually posted that old video from last year today because Burna Boy flew Chloe Bailey into the country today. 😂
Bailey arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, on Sunday and was soon seen hitting the club with Burna Boy. They looked comfortable together, getting cozy at a nightspot in the city.
Chloe Bailey and Burna boy? Woah I was wondering why she came to Nigeria cause I’ve not heard about any shows. pic.twitter.com/vmAGX7JXYv
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