Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Lawyer Facing Removal From Federal Racketeering Case

New York, NY – A judge has decided to temporarily remove Tekashi 6ix9ine’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, from his federal racketeering case. The decision was made on Tuesday (January 22) during a pre-trial conference Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Lawyer Facing Removal From Federal Racketeering Casewhere it was revealed Lazzaro had represented 6ix9ine’s co-defendants, Faheem “Crippy” Walter and Kifano “Shotti” Jordan, prior to representing 6ix9ine.

East Coast attorney Mohammed Gangat provided the update in a video he posted after the conference. He says the controversial rapper’s lawyers also didn’t apply for the $1.5 million bail package previously discussed.

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“The news is pretty much altogether bad,” Gangat explains. “First off, they didn’t make the bail application. Everyone was expecting to apply to get bail, but they didn’t do it. Strategic deicion by the defense. We don’t know exactly why they didn’t do it, but they didn’t do it. Remains to be seen whether it will happen in the future. But for now, they’re not trying to get him out on bail.

“Two, it was discovered that his current attorney has represented other defendants in the case. This could be a big problem in criminal law. The judge basically said that he’s upset that he  didn’t already get told this and now, the judge is going to have a hearing on whether the fact that this lawyer represented multiple defendants means that this lawyer cannot represent 6ix9ine, that 6ix9ine has to get a whole new lawyer.”

According to XXL, Judge Paul A. Engelmayer has made the decision to ban Lazzaro from representing 6ix9ine unless he sends detailed letters detailing his previous dealings with Kifano and Walter. If they aren’t submitted by January 28, or if it’s discovered there’s a conflict of interest, Lazzaro could be permanently removed. Dawn Florio, 6ix9ine’s other lawyer, will retain her current role.

6ix9ine is facing six charges stemming from his alleged involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang, including counts of racketeering conspiracy. He faces up to life in prison if convicted on all charges.

6ix9ine’s next pre-trial conference is scheduled for February 27, while his trial date is set for September 4. 

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Eminem’s VR Documentary "Marshall From Detroit" Debuts Trailer Ahead Of Sundance 2019

Eminem and his hometown of Detroit are the subjects of a new virtual reality documentary titled Marshall From Detroit. Ahead of its premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, creators Felix Paul Studios have released a trailer for the film.

The brief clip gives viewers a taste of the unique documentary, which features Eminem having a conversation with Sway Calloway while riding around Detroit. The teaser even allows fans to utilize a 360-degree view and see different angles from in and outside of the vehicle.

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“Our idea was to extend the blanket of intimacy offered by VR beyond the once-in-a-lifetime ride with Marshall and introduce you to a more mystic version of Detroit you could never see for yourself,” director Caleb Slain told Variety. “We wanted to take the ‘reality’ out of VR and cook it down into something more unreal, but also truthful.”

Revealing the poster for our upcoming experience, MARSHALL FROM DETROIT. Premiering at #sundance2019. #marshallfromdetroit #eminem

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Felix Paul Studios co-founder Paul Raphael added, “Our studio has a history of using technology to tell stories in new, more immersive ways, to create experiences that are at the convergence of the intimate and the extraordinary. Marshall From Detroit is a sparkling expression of that, inviting you on a surreal ride through Detroit with Eminem himself.”

The 21-minute film debuts this Saturday (January 26) as part of Sundance’s New Frontier program, which features projects utilizing VR, AR and MR (mixed reality).

Marshall From Detroit will become available to the public via Facebook’s Oculus Go and Rift VR headsets in February.

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Nas To Perform "Illmatic" Live With Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Detroit, MI – The Detroit Pistons are bringing in Nas for a live performance of his classic debut, Illmatic. The team has announced the legendary MC will perform the LP with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on March 5.

The concert will take place at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. Nas’ special show is scheduled to be the final event of the Pistons’ Black History Month celebration. Tickets go on sale this Saturday (January 26) via Ticketmaster.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: NAS will perform Illmatic with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as a culmination of Detroit Pistons Black…

Posted by Detroit Pistons on Monday, January 21, 2019

Nas is no stranger to performing his revered album with an orchestra. The veteran rhymer famously performed Illmatic with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in 2014.

In February 2018, PBS aired the concert on television as part of its Great Performances series. A few months later, Nas and Mass Appeal Records released an album version of the performance titled Illmatic: Live From The Kennedy Center.

Nas’ Illmatic has a unique connection to Detroit due to work of one of the city’s most acclaimed MCs. Former Slum Village member Elzhi dropped Elmatic, a tribute/remake of the celebrated album, in 2011. The project received rave reviews and earned a spot on HipHopDX’s Top 10 Mixtapes of 2011.

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Chris Brown’s Rape Accuser Details "Brutal" & "Violent" Sexual Assault

Paris, France – Chris Brown’s alleged rape victim did an interview with the French publication Closer and claimed the January 15 incident was “brutal” and “violent.” The woman said she first met the famous RB singer at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Paris.

After going to the Le Crystal nightclub together, the 24-year-old model — whose name was changed to Karima in the story to protect her identity — said they returned to the hotel around 4 a.m. local time. Once inside his suite, she said Brown followed her into the bathroom.

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“Chris Brown followed me and grabbed me by the right arm,” she said (in French). “He took me inside a tiny room resembling a closet. He closed the door. It went on for 25 to 30 minutes. It was brutal and violent. He was being threatening and aggressive. I was scared.”

Karima also claimed she was raped by one of Brown’s bodyguards and one of his friends. She ended up waiting two days to report the incident out of fear but ultimately decided to alert the authorities so Brown wouldn’t “be able to do the same things to other girls.”

TMZ sources say someone connected to Brown said he was never alone with the alleged victim and insists his girlfriend, Ammika Harris, was in the hotel room the entire time along with more than 20 other people. They were reportedly in the room “hanging out” and listening to music on Brown’s iPhone.

Brown and the two other men were detained on Monday (January 21) and officially arrested on Tuesday (January 22). They have since been released and are allowed to leave the country.

The longtime singer denied all allegations on Instagram with a simple “This Bitch Lyin’” post.

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Chris Brown Denies Rape Allegations Following Jail Release

Paris, France – Chris Brown is out of jail and denying the rape allegations that sent him there. The controversial singer declared his innocence via Instagram, posting a picture that reads “This bitch lyin’” with some elaboration in the caption.

“I WANNA MAKE IT PERFECTLY CLEAR…… THIS IS FALSE AND A WHOLE LOT OF CAP!” he wrote. “NNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEERRRRRR!!!!!! FOR MY DAUGHTER AND MY FAMILY THIS IS SO DISPRESPECTFUL AND IS AGAINST MY CHARACTER AND MORALS!!!!!”

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? I WANNA MAKE IT PERFECTLY CLEAR…… THIS IS FALSE AND A WHOLE LOT OF CAP! NNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEERRRRRR!!!!!! FOR MY DAUGHTER AND MY FAMILY THIS IS SO DISPRESPECTFUL AND IS AGAINST MY CHARACTER AND MORALS!!!!!

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According to TMZ, Brown and some associates were released from a Paris jail on Tuesday (January 22). Breezy was taken into police custody on Monday (January 21) after a 24-year-old woman accused him of sexually assaulting her at a hotel.

French magazine Closer was the first to report on Brown’s latest legal troubles. The publication interviewed the alleged victim, who provided her account of what happened.

The woman claims she was raped by Brown on January 15. After being introduced to Brown through a friend, the woman spent time clubbing with the singer and his entourage. She was invited back to the Mandarin Oriental hotel, where the assault allegedly took place.

At the hotel, she says Brown took her into a small room and raped her. She also accused one of his friends and his bodyguard of raping her after Brown’s initial assault.

Brown’s associates were also taken into police custody with him and later released. French prosecutors have said Brown and the other two men are free to leave the country.

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