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Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura took the stand in Diddy’s federal sex trafficking trial on Tuesday (May 13).The singer and model, who dated the Bad Boy Entertainment founder from 2007 to 2018, testified about her participation in alleged “freak-offs” orchestrated by Diddy. Prosecutors alleged that Diddy recorded sex acts between those who were trafficked and that some sessions lasted for days with copious amounts of drugs and baby oil being used. Some participants are said to have recovered by using IV drips.In her testimony, Ventura corroborated the accusations and said that the freak-offs “became a job,” according to courtroom reporter Matthew Russell…

Cassie revealed in court that sex acts with Diddy consumed so much of her time that they replaced her music career entirely during their relationship. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Cassie told a federal courtroom Tuesday (May 13) in New York that participating in sex acts orchestrated by Diddy became so consuming that it replaced her music career during her time under contract with the…

Plugin Boutique has launched a sale on McDSP’s audio plugin based on hardware originally conceived by Academy Award winning re-recording mixer Mike Minkler and used on over 100 major motion pictures.On sale at up to 39% off, SA-2 Dialog Processor is designed to improve the overall sound of recorded speech.But the SA-2 is not just for dialog. It’s equally useful for vocals, and is a great tool for adjusting the timbre of any track, a reliable de-esser, and a fine multi-frequency compressor, in our completely biased opinion.The SA-2 Dialog Processor is made up of 5 bands of strategic active equalization,…

Get pro tips for flawless vocal mixes. In this UAD Spotlight tutorial, we show you which plug-ins to use when building a vocal chain, and give you tips for transferring files, bouncing takes, and future-proofing your sessions.  First, we walk you through a signal chain featuring favorites like the Studer A800, Oxford Dynamic EQ, and the Neve 1084. Then, you’ll learn how to build vocal chains for different styles using classic Pultec EQs, 175B & 176 Compressors, and API Vision Channel Strips. Whether you’re tracking a pop banger or a stripped-back ballad, these UAD plug-in tips will elevate your vocal productions…

Tory Lanez is recovering after being stabbed 14 times in prison on Monday morning (May 12), according to the statement shared on his Instagram. The positive update confirmed the singer, born Daystar Peterson, was “in good spirits” following the attack. “Tory was stabbed 14 times, including seven wounds to his back, four to his torso, two to the back of his head and one to the left side of his face,” the statement reads. “Both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus. He is now breathing on his own.” The statement continued: “Despite being in…

Cassie has taken the stand in Diddy’s racketeering and sex trafficking trial.Tuesday, the singer, who was previously in a relationship with Diddy, recalled the alleged violence she says she “frequently” endured during her time with the Bad Boy Records founder, who has been behind bars since his initial September 2024 arrest.Per live updates from Matthew Russell Lee, a.k.a. Inner City Press, Cassie, who’s currently pregnant, was first asked to confirm her age and occupation for the court, as well as the length of her and Diddy’s relationship (10 years). From there, she spoke about arguments she and Diddy had during…

Cassie took the witness stand Tuesday (May 13) in a federal courtroom and described years of alleged abuse and manipulation by Diddy. Cassie explained how she was coerced into sex acts, physically assaulted and signed to a decade-long music deal that yielded just one album. The testimony from the 38-year-old singer and former model, born Cassandra Ventura, came as part of the prosecution’s case against the 55-year-old Hip-Hop mogul, who has pleaded not guilty to charges including sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting individuals for prostitution. During questioning by Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson, Cassie recounted how her relationship with Diddy…

Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive sale on Ohlhorst Digital’s DeEdger, an audio effect that reduces the hardness of audio signals without negatively altering the original signal qualities.The plugin operates in a threshold-free manner, thus can comfortably handle any input signal level, type, and dynamic range. Where other plugins might under or over-process, DeEdger only applies processing if any hardness is detected. Once detected, the hardness will be smoothed with remarkable elegance. After its initial setup, DeEdger can be left in a “set and forget” configuration without further attention.Intricate time and frequency dependent mechanisms allow DeEdger to provide a very…

Learn how Apollo Monitor Correction improves your productions, no sound treatment required. Your listening environment is one of the most important elements to achieving the perfect mix. And while your space’s acoustics are important for accurate playback, room treatment can be expensive and complicated, though still worthwhile. (More on that in a future blog.) So what can you do to ensure that your mixes translate? Room correction tools are a great place to start in understanding and optimizing the shortcomings of your studio space.  Universal Audio and Sonarworks teamed up to bring DSP-based room and headphone correction to Apollo X…

Philly Music Fest is returning this fall with an expanded lineup, growing from seven to nine shows across the city from Oct. 13–19. Now in its ninth year, the nonprofit festival — founded and produced by husband-and-wife team Greg and Jenn Seltzer — spotlights local talent while raising funds for Philadelphia-based music education charities. This year’s headliner is The Wonder Years, the acclaimed American rock band from nearby Lansdale. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The festival is held exclusively at independently owned venues throughout the city. Greg Seltzer oversees production, booking,…