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May 16
Megan Thee Stallion may help Walmart cool off a looming sales dip as the retail giant braces for price hikes tied to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
May 16
Cassie took the witness stand for a third time Thursday (May 15) as defense attorneys for Diddy attempted to paint their years-long relationship as consensual, using her own text messages to challenge her previous claims of coercion and abuse.
When questioned about Diddy’s drug use, Cassie said he was addicted to “success,” then added more seriously that he was addicted to opiates and irritable as he went through withdrawal.
She revealed the pair called themselves “get high partners.”
Diddy’s lawyer Anna Estevao also read from messages where Cassie appeared to express enthusiasm for the sexual encounters she now describes as exploitative.
“I love our freak-offs, when we both want it,” one message read. The defense leaned heavily on digital exchanges between the two, suggesting mutual participation.
In one message, Diddy wrote, “I want to freak-off right now,” to which Cassie replied, “LOL me too.” She clarified on the stand, “I texted more than that.”
Another exchange showed Diddy asking, “Do I have your permission to set up freaky fun?” Cassie responded with a single word: “Ovulation.”
Cassie also acknowledged that Diddy once proposed they “get some outfits and go to a sex club,” and that she was aware he was seeing other women, including Kim Porter and Gina Huynh.
“Did it upset you?” Estevao asked. “Yes,” she replied. “It did” and she confirmed if it led to arguments.
Diddy, 55, is facing federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting individuals for prostitution. He has denied all allegations.
If convicted, he could face life in prison.
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Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/diddys-lawyer-reveals-cassie-diddy-called-themselves-the-get-high-partners/
May 16
Halle Bailey secured temporary full custody of her 16-month-old son and a restraining order against DDG after alleging repeated physical abuse and fearing for her child’s safety, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles.
The Little Mermaid star was granted both legal and physical custody of the toddler until a scheduled court hearing.
The decision followed her emergency petition, which claimed she acted without notifying DDG because she “was afraid that the violence would re-occur” and worried he might take their son “out of the area” before the court could intervene.
Halle Bailey also obtained a temporary protective order, citing multiple alleged assaults by DDG since their breakup in October 2024.
In her filing, she detailed the first alleged incident in January, which she said happened after she tried to arrange visitation. The court documents included photos of a chipped tooth and bruises on her arm.
The restraining order mandates that DDG stay at least 100 yards away from both Bailey and their child. He is also barred from possessing firearms and prohibited from contacting her directly or indirectly.
Additionally, Bailey requested that he not be allowed to use his streaming platforms to incite harassment, asking the court to prevent him from “weaponizing” his audience against her.
The next court date is set to take place on June 4.
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Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/halle-bailey-ddg-loses-custody-kids/
May 16
NBA YoungBoy launched his long-awaited return to live music with the announcement of his first-ever headlining trek, the 2025 MASA Tour, following a five-year absence from the stage due to legal setbacks.
The 27-city tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off Tuesday (September 2) in Dallas and wraps Sunday (October 19) in his hometown of New Orleans.
Stops include major arenas in Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, where he’ll perform Friday (October 3) at the Wells Fargo Center.
Is your city on here ? pic.twitter.com/4AFcKn9lwM
— neverbrokeagainllc (@neverbrokeagain) May 15, 2025
The tour will feature special guests DeeBaby, EBK Jaaybo and K3. The announcement comes months after NBA YoungBoy was released from federal custody in March.
His return to the spotlight follows a turbulent legal stretch that saw him facing multiple charges, including federal weapons violations and probation-related arrests.
In 2021, he was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles over a firearms case stemming from a 2020 incident in Baton Rouge.
He spent months in jail before being released to house arrest in Utah, where he remained under strict conditions until his recent release.
Despite the legal turmoil, the Baton Rouge rapper has kept his music career active.
He dropped projects like Decided 2, Richest Opp, and Don’t Try This at Home, along with the viral single “Slime Examination,” which racked up millions of views on YouTube and TikTok. His latest track, “Shot Callin’,” continues to build momentum online.
VIP packages for the MASA Tour include premium seating, backstage access, exclusive lounges and limited-edition merchandise. Artist presale runs through Sunday (May 18), with general tickets available starting Thursday (May 22) at 10 a.m. local time.
Check out how some of his supporters are reacting to the news online.
i don’t really care for concerts but nba youngboy going on tour is crazy and i think i have to go
— zizi (@MelakuZion) May 16, 2025
Just know I will get my hands on NBA YoungBoy tour tickets you’ll see me there with my bulletproof vest on
— 𝒜 (@ubrizzle) May 16, 2025
that nba youngboy concert tour date in atlanta gon be something
— James
(@thegirlJG) May 16, 2025
F*** paying rent ima spend my rent money on this nba youngboy ticket
— Slimmthickkass
(@slimmthickkass) May 16, 2025
Ima be at NBA youngboy concert pushing kids out the way in the mosh pit idc
— Pardon President Nixon (@nix973) May 16, 2025
I’m going to see NBA youngboy Idgaf
— yelly (@_danyellyy) May 16, 2025
I just had a whole dream about nba youngboy lmfaoooo
— prettiest princess (@RichestRiche) May 16, 2025
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Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/nba-youngboy-tour-announcement-sends-fans-into-frenzy/
May 15
Sean “Diddy” Combs sat silently in a federal courtroom as jurors were shown a private gallery of explicit photos and video stills tied to alleged “freak-off” sex parties he’s accused of orchestrating, with Cassie Ventura identifying herself and others in the images.
On Wednesday (May 14), each juror was handed a personal screen to view the material, which included graphic visuals of escorts, some appearing alongside Ventura, and scenes from what prosecutors say were Diddy-directed sex parties.
One image featured a woman referred to as “Mia,” another accuser, while another showed Ventura and an escort in what was described as a still from a longer video.
Ventura, testifying under oath, confirmed her presence in several of the images and described one in detail:
“There is baby oil on me,” she stated. “I am standing there during a ‘freak-off’ with a candle and lubricant on the table.”
The courtroom fell into a tense hush as the visuals played out. Prosecutor Emily Johnson handed out binders of the images to the judge and defense team, stating that jurors would later view full videos from the parties where Diddy allegedly directed the sexual activity.
The government’s case hinges on the claim that Diddy not only arranged these encounters but also documented them as a means of control.
Thirteen individuals were identified in the gallery, including Johnathan Oddi, who previously claimed in a 2018 interview that he was Diddy’s “sex slave.”
After the images were shown, courtroom monitors were covered with privacy screens before the hearing resumed.
Ventura testified that the Hip-Hop mogul coerced her into participating in what she called “freak offs”—multi-day, drug-fueled sex sessions involving male escorts, often held in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and Ibiza.
She said Diddy dictated every detail, from her wardrobe to the sexual acts and even the mood of the room.
She told the court she was required to reapply baby oil every five minutes and wear extremely high heels for hours. “I felt pretty horrible about myself,” she said. “Disgusting,” she added. “Felt humiliated.”
Ventura said she initially went along to please Diddy but later participated out of fear. She testified that he paid male escorts between $1,500 and $6,000 per session, sometimes hiring them through escort services or Craigslist.
She also claimed Diddy used video recordings of the encounters to blackmail her, threatening to release them if she upset him. “It made me feel like a s###,” she said.
The frequency and intensity of the encounters, she said, left her with urinary tract infections and mental health struggles.
Ventura said, “It is impossible to know” how many “freak-offs” she was involved in. However, she estimated the number to be in the hundreds.
Breaking down in tears, Ventura told the court, “I can’t carry this anymore. I can’t carry the shame, the guilt, the way he treated people like they were disposable. What’s right is right, what’s wrong is wrong. I came here to do the right thing.”
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Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/diddy-trial-gallery-13-alleged-freak-off-participants/
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