After P. Diddy, Another Hip-Hop Mogul Could Be in Major Legal Trouble

Plus, a member of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board has resigned after a convicted felon was released and stabbed an 11-year-old boy the next day.

Here Are All the Celebs Name Dropped in Diddy’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

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Sean β€œDiddy” Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Getty Images Paras Griffin

By now, there’s no doubt you’ve probably seen, read, or heard about the latest legal drama surrounding hip-hop mogul Sean β€œDiddy” Combs.

As previously reported by The Root, on Monday, both of Bad Boy producer’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by Homeland Security Investigations in relation to an alleged federal sex trafficking investigation. This comes nearly two months after yet another bombshell lawsuit was lobbed against him by one of his former producers Rodney β€œLil Rod” Jones in which he alleged Combs sexually harassed, assaulted, threatened and drugged him. Jones also claimed he recorded damning footage of Combs and his associates β€œengaging in serious illegal activity.” - Shanelle Genai Read More

Where In the World is Diddy? Rumors Abound That Diddy is on the Run, but We Have Answers

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 25: Law enforcement agents are seen during a raid of Sean β€œDiddy” Combs’ home on March 25, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Getty Images MEGA/GC Images

Following an explosive Monday in which federal agents raided rapper Sean β€œDiddy” Combs’ homes in Miami and Los Angeles, the question on everyone’s mind and Twitter fingers right now: Where is Diddy himself? - Dustin J. Seibert Read More

Don’t Let Diddy’s Drama Distract You: Russell Simmons Is About to Get His Day in Court, Too

Russell Simmons attends City of Hope’s 2023 Spirit of Life Gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, October 18, 2023. Photo: Getty Images VALERIE MACON/AFP

Move over Diddy, yet another hip-hop mogul is about to join you in the news cycle for his alleged dastardly deeds and that mogul is none other than Russell Simmons. - Shanelle Genai Read More

Major Fall out Behind Who Released the Felon Who Killed 11-Year-Old Black Boy

Screenshot: Chicago Police Department, Facebook

A member of Illinois’ Prisoner Review Board is resigning from their position. Turns out she was behind the release of a convicted felon who is accused of stabbing an 11-year-old Black boy a day after his parole release. - Kalyn Womack Read More

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