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Death Row Co-Founder Harry-O Receives Presidential Pardon From Trump

In an exclusive report from AllHipHop, Death Row co-founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris is set to be released from prison immediately after being pardoned by outgoing President Donald Trump, which was facilitated…

“Harry-O had another 10 years and he may not have made it,” said Weldon Angelos, one of the activists who assisted Snoop in releasing Harris. “There’s COVID…it’s rampant, there’s 40,000 people infected in the federal prison system and 190 deaths and it’s rising every day.”

Harris, who ran a multi-million dollar drug ring based in Los Angeles, had been incarcerated for over three decades, was not scheduled for release until 2028. Weldon Angelos and Alice Marie Johnson, two prison advocates who were also pardoned by Trump, helped in Harris’ commutation via Snoop’s connection to Trump’s team.

“We just let Snoop give his pitch to Alice on what Harry-O meant to him, you know, how important this person was to him. Alice listened. She was very impressed – not because it was Snoop or that (Harry-O) was the founder of Death Row Records,” Weldon said. “When she looked through the file that I had sent her, she was impressed that he had done a lot in the time he was in federal prison. He has accomplished a lot through the different programs he was creating and doing on the streets from prison. And his post-release plans.”

Harry-O is the individual responsible for granting the $1.5 million in seed money to launch Death Row Records back in 1992. Harris became engulfed in a legal battle with Suge Knight over proceeds from the label during his incarceration.

Weldon Angelos concluded, “This is definitely an injustice they corrected today. Out of all this drama going on with the White House, something good has come out of this.”

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Diddy Lawsuit Dismissed as Judge Rules Julian Sapp’s Claims Were Filed Too Late

The judge dismisses a 15-count lawsuit filed by Las Vegas entertainer Julian Sapp against Sean “Diddy” Combs, ending the case after ruling that most claims were filed outside the applicable statute of limitations. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon in the Southern District of New York handed down the ruling September 18.

Sapp’s lawsuit contained several serious allegations against Combs, dating back to their alleged encounters in 2007. According to the complaint, Sapp met Combs after an agency hired him as an adult entertainer at a Las Vegas hotel. He claimed that Combs then offered him opportunities for a possible music career before allegedly subjecting him to drugging, sex, threats, and other alleged misconduct.

The allegations included forced labor, sex trafficking, sexual battery and assault, false imprisonment, emotional distress, unjust enrichment, breach of contract, and invasion of privacy. He also said his phone was taken and exits blocked and guns were waved as part of alleged threats. Sapp also claimed that sex was recorded without his knowledge and that the recordings were used to threaten him if he refused to have more sex or if he tried to report what allegedly took place.

The court’s opinion, issued September 18, was largely about the timing of the claims, not whether the alleged incidents happened. Court records show Sapp’s last in-person contact with Combs was in November 2012, and he filed the lawsuit in February 2025. By as early as November 2022, Judge Rochon ruled that the limitation period for the federal claims had run.

Sapp said he did not file sooner because of alleged threats and because of Combs’ position of power. The court found, however, that he had not shown the necessary diligence to extend or revive the applicable limitations period. Accordingly, the court dismissed Counts II through XV as time barred and found that the invasion of privacy claim was not pled with sufficient particularity to meet the requisite elements.

The ruling comes amid ongoing legal activity involving Combs. But Judge Rochon’s ruling here is a specific closure of the federal action Sapp brought. The court ordered the case dismissed.

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Migos Reunion Album Could Arrive in January 2027 as Quavo Teases Group’s Return

Quavo suggests Migos may be gearing up for a big comeback as the group’s anniversary, hinting that the trio’s new album could be on the way by January 2027.

Quavo sat down with Baller Alert for a recent interview where he discussed Migos’ legacy, his relationship with Offset after their spat, and how Takeoff’s passing will be felt forever. The chat also gave a clearer sense of when fans can expect new music from Quavo and Offset as Migos.

The rapper has teased an upcoming Migos album in the past, and his latest comments suggest the project is nearing completion. He said he and Offset have been working together and teased that the album is almost ready to be turned in. With the Migos anniversary coming in January, he teased fans might hear something around that time.

The next project will also carry a heavy emotional weight following Takeoff’s death. Both Quavo and Offset have honored his legacy, making any potential Migos return a significant moment for the group and fans. Quavo also hinted that the album will not be another installment in the Culture series and teased a tour to coincide with the project.

Quavo has his own new album on the way before that potential reunion. QRÖMELIFE is set to drop on October 2, and Pharrell helped behind the boards on the project. The album already has a few singles attached to it, including “Backwards” featuring T.I., “Trance (Walk It Down),” and “HAAVIN.”

As of now, January 2027 remains a possibility rather than a confirmed release date. Still, with Quavo and Offset said to be working together and the anniversary of the Migos on the horizon, new music could offer fans a new chapter in the group’s story while keeping Takeoff’s legacy firmly established.

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