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Express Tribune
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Stevie J denies Chopper's claim about Eve, calls it a 'dirty lie' fueled by desperation
Stevie J is shutting down Chopper's recent claim that he hooked up with the Grammy-winning producer's ex-girlfriend—widely believed to be rapper Eve—during a 2003 trip to Puerto Rico. The reality TV alum and former Da Band member stirred up controversy by hinting at the alleged affair in a new interview, but Stevie J isn't having it. In a fiery response to TMZ, Stevie J dismissed the claim as a 'dirty' and drug-fueled lie, telling Chopper, 'Whatever drug you on, increase that dose and overdose. Handle that.' The Love & Hip Hop star laughed off the accusation and questioned Chopper's credibility altogether. Chopper, known for his time on Making the Band 2, never explicitly named Eve but alluded to her by referencing her 2001 hit single 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind,' leading fans to connect the dots. Eve and Stevie J publicly dated in the early 2000s, adding fuel to the speculation. The claim seems to have stemmed from Chopper feeling slighted by Stevie J's comments about the infamous 'cheesecake walk' from their MTV reality show days. Chopper stated his revelation wasn't meant to start drama but to defend his name. 'If you disrespect Chopper City, I'mma come by mine. Period,' he said. Despite the buzz, Eve has not responded publicly to the claim. Stevie J remains firm in denying it, chalking it up to a desperate attempt at clout by a former castmate looking to stay relevant.
Express Tribune
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
One more to the list- Making The Band singer, Sara Rivers files lawsuit against Diddy
Sara Rivers, a former singer from MTV's Making The Band 2, has filed a lawsuit against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing him of mistreatment, career sabotage, and sexual harassment during her time on the reality show. As per TMZ, the lawsuit filed by Rivers' attorney Ariel Mitchell, also names MTV, Viacom, and several former employees of Bad Boy Entertainment, including Diddy's mother Janice Combs and ex-assistant Fonzworth Bentley. Rivers claims she was subjected to demeaning tasks, including the infamous "cheesecake incident," where Diddy allegedly forced her and fellow members of Da Band to walk several blocks to fetch him a dessert. In addition to the public humiliation, Rivers alleges inappropriate living conditions during filming, including being forced to sleep in a room with four other males, despite being married at the time. She states that she was threatened with removal from the show if she did not comply with these conditions. Rivers further accuses Combs of maliciously sabotaging her music career by disbanding Da Band while retaining most of her earnings, depriving her of financial opportunities. She also alleges sexual harassment, claiming Diddy once backed her into a corner, blocked her movement, and touched her inappropriately. In response, Combs' legal team has vehemently denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a "false claim" and asserting that he has never sexually assaulted anyone. They believe these lawsuits are meritless and are part of an opportunistic rush to file claims before New York's Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law window closes on 1 March. Combs remains confident he will prevail in court. This lawsuit is part of a growing number of legal challenges faced by Combs, following similar allegations made by former associates and victims, including four new suits all filed in a single day as reported by Variety.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Keefe D's Trial For The 1996 Murder Of Tupac Shakur Now Delayed Until 2026
Duane 'Keefe D' Davis' long-awaited murder trial for his alleged role in the 1996 shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur has been postponed until 2026. Originally scheduled for March 2025, the delay came after Davis' attorney filed a motion on Feb. 14, requesting more time to prepare. The motion emphasized that with every new piece of evidence presented, it is increasingly evident that crucial facts in the case remain unexamined. 'This case involves decades-old allegations,' the motion read, an argument Judge Carli Kierney, overseeing the case, agreed with. 'It looks like there are quite a few things that are left to be done to get this case prepared,' Judge Kierney stated. 'So that Mr. Davis can have effective assistance of counsel.' Davis, currently held at the Clark County Detention Center in Nevada, faces one count of murder with a deadly weapon in connection with the infamous September 1996 shooting that left Tupac Shakur dead at the age of 25. Although Davis has plead not guilty to the charges, the legal proceedings have been a subject of contention for years. Davis previously attempted to have the charges dismissed, citing the passage of time and alleged constitutional violations. However, his motion to dismiss was denied, and the case remains on track for trial, despite the delay. Davis has openly spoken about his alleged role in the murder of Shakur on multiple occasions, including in various interviews and in his own book, Compton Street Legend, in which he detailed the events surrounding the rap star's death. According to Davis' previous accounts, he provided the firearm used in the shooting of Shakur to his nephew, Orlando Anderson, who is believed to be the gunman responsible for Tupac's murder. Furthermore, Davis has claimed that he was in a vehicle with Anderson, who since died, and other alleged accomplices at the time of the shooting, which occurred on the Las Vegas strip following Mike Tyson's heavyweight title fight against Bruce Selden. However, he now says that those admissions were fabricated and that testimony will prove that he wasn't present in Las Vegas at the time of the shooting, thus vindicating him of guilt. If convicted on all charges, Davis is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison. More from Suge Knight Claims 2Pac Attempted To Fight Snoop Dogg Shortly Before Death Keefe D, 2Pac Murder Suspect, Charged With Battery For Jailhouse Brawl Da Band's Chopper Says Diddy "Hated" Tupac, Shares Theory On Feds Connecting Him To Keefe D Case
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs Hit With Updated Indictment Listing Two Additional Victims
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was handed an expanded superseding indictment earlier today in his ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering case, with prosecutors including two new female victims and accusing Combs of engaging in criminal conduct four years earlier than previously stated. In the indictment, reviewed by Variety, prosecutors state that Combs transported, aided and abetted three female victims — two more than previously stated, though those two are not named. 'Victim-1' is believed to be Cassie Ventura, Combs' former girlfriend who filed an explosive lawsuit against him in Nov. 2023 that set off a chain of suits in the time since. More from Variety 'The Fall of Diddy' Docuseries Includes Revelatory Interviews With Ex Kat Pasion, More Former Staffers: 'He Thinks He's God' Sean 'Diddy' Combs Files $50 Million Defamation Suit Against Accuser Courtney Burgess, Lawyer Ariel Mitchell and NewsNation 8 Shocking 'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy' Revelations: Former Bodyguard, Da Band Member Recall Alleged Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Additionally, prosecutors backdated his racketeering charge to 2004, four years earlier than stated in the initial indictment. The superseding indictment closely resembles the one filed earlier. It reiterates claims made by various accusers that he supplied them with drugs and controlled substances to 'keep the victims obedient and compliant.' It states that when threatened by employees or witnesses, he violently reacted, and on one occasion 'dangled a victim over an apartment balcony.' In a statement to Variety, Combs attorney Marc Agnifilo said, 'The latest Indictment contains no new offenses. The prosecution's theory remains flawed. The government has added the ridiculous theory that two of Mr. Combs' former girlfriends were not girlfriends at all but were prostitutes. Mr. Combs is as committed as ever to fighting these charges and winning at trial.' Prosecutors have stated that the investigation is still ongoing and that by Feb. 14, the government expects to produce additional identified data from a third-party cloud account that will include videos and photographs from an approximately one-year period. Combs is currently incarcerated as he awaits his trial date in May. He pled not guilty to the three charges initially lobbed against him, and the judge denied his requests for bail release numerous times before he inevitably withdrew his bids late last year. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025 What's Coming to Disney+ in February 2025
