A man who accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting him in the ’90s has won his lawsuit.

Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, 51, has been awarded a $100 million default judgment in his lawsuit against the disgraced music mogul.

Lenawee County Circuit Court Judge Anna Marie Anzalone issued the award on Monday following a temporary restraining order being granted to Cardello-Smith in August. According to court records, Combs was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting the now-51-year-old in 1997 at a party in Detroit.

Cardello-Smith allegedly crossed paths with the rapper while he worked as a restaurant employee in the Detroit area. According to Detroit Metro Times, he is a self-taught student of civil and criminal statutes, and is serving an unrelated sentence at the Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility in Muskegon Heights.

TMZ reports that Cardello-Smith alleges that in his lawsuit, he and Diddy were drinking, smoking weed and partying with a bunch of women. Cardello-Smith alleges he was performing oral sex on a woman when he felt Diddy’s left hand on his left buttock before being offered a drink and “passing out” because it was “spiked.”

When he awoke hours later, Cardello-Smith said he saw the mogul having sex with a woman, and Diddy allegedly said to him, “I did this to you too.”

Cardello-Smith Alleges He Was Previously Offered Hush Money

Prison facility information produced by Cardello-Smith revealed that Diddy’s name was logged into the prison’s visitation record, saying the Bad Boy founder offered him $2.3 million to dismiss the lawsuit, which he declined, reports the Times.

In his August hearing, Cardello-Smith revealed to the court how his conversation with Combs allegedly went as they discussed the lawsuit.

Diddy allegedly responded, “You know how we get down” after Cardello-Smith’s threatened to proceed with the lawsuit instead of accepting an out-of-court settlement. He told the judge that he responded by saying, “I disagree with how you get down.”

As for Cardello-Smith’s whopping $100 million judgment, a default judgment is awarded to a plaintiff when the defendant in a civil suit fails to formally respond to legally filed proceedings. Combs did not make an appearance at the Sept. 9 virtual hearing, which led to the default judgment. His judgment could be the largest awarded to a non-attorney and a currently incarcerated inmate in history.

Diddy’s Attorney Says He Has “Never Heard” Of Cardello-Smith

Marc Agnifilo, Combs’s attorney, provided a statement to Metro Times following the news of a default judgment, vehemently denying Cardello-Smith’s claims and even going as far as saying Diddy has never heard of him.

“This man is a convicted felon and sexual predator, who has been sentenced on 14 counts of sexual assault and kidnapping over the last 26 years,” the statement reads. “His resume now includes committing a fraud on the court from prison, as Mr. Combs has never heard of him let alone been served with any lawsuit. Mr. Combs looks forward to having this judgment swiftly dismissed.”

How will Rasheeda react when Jasmine exposes Kirk face to face?

Last week the internet was ablaze over Rasheeda letting Kirk make a fool with her after Jasmine shared text messages that allegedly proved he had been trying to get back into bed with her. The last episode, Karlie Redd was the bearer of the bad news but we’ve got an exclusive clip from Tuesday’s brand-new episode where Jasmine sits down with Kirk and Rasheeda yet again, but this time she’s ready to read Rasheeda her receipts about how badly Kirk has been acting up.

Did you catch how Kirk was stuttering? We could tell Rasheeda was ticked off by how hard that leg was bouncing but it seemed like Jasmine was far from finished explaining the truth that Kirk has been hiding.

Audiences have been a bit baffled about whether or not this scandal is just for a reality tv storyline– especially since Jasmine recently posted a meal prepared by the Frosts. Considering this was probably filmed months ago, isn’t it possible that the three have just worked out their issues since filming? What do you think. We know one thing, we’re definitely tuning in to see what all Jasmine has to say!

An all-new episode of Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta airs Tuesday night at 8pm EST on MTV.

Will you be watching?

Even though she’s one of the most decorated artists of our generation, Beyoncé is still no stranger to getting snubbed.

The 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations were announced on Monday, September 9. Following Cowboy Carter’s insane success this year, a lot of fans expected to see Beyoncé nominated in at least one category at the awards show–but, sadly, the singer was noticeably absent from every category.

The Hollywood Reporter notes that Beyoncé qualified for CMA categories like single of the year, song of the year, album of the year, female vocalist of the year, music event of the year and even qualified for entertainer of the year, “though that award is typically reserved for country acts who have built a strong presence in the genre for years.”

The CMAs are voted on by members of the Country Music Association, which includes artists, executives, songwriters, musicians, publicists, touring personnel and other industry professionals

Ironically enough, not being welcomed at the 2016 CMAs is a huge reason Bey decided to venture into country music in the first place.

When announcing Cowboy Carter, the star revealed that her performance of “Daddy Lessons” with The Chicks that year is what made her do “a deeper dive into the history of Country music.”

“This album has been over five years in the making,” Bey wrote in a lengthy Instagram caption on March 19. “It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history.”

She continued, “The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work.”

Now that she’s been snubbed at this year’s CMA Awards, it’s pretty clear that a lot of folks in the world of country music still aren’t welcoming Beyoncé into the genre.

Shaboozey–who worked with Bey on Cowboy Carter and is featured on both “SPAGHETTII” and “SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’”–made sure to thank the singer for “opening a door” for Black artists in country music. He was nominated for both New Artist and Single of The Year for “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” marking his first nominations at the awards show.

“That goes without saying. Thank you @Beyonce for opening a door for us, starting a conversation, and giving us one of the most innovative country albums of all time,” he tweeted.

Beyoncé has yet to say anything about the snub, but the Bey Hive has made it known that the critical acclaim/sales and the lack of nominations just don’t match up.

Check out some reactions to Cowboy Carter’s snub down below:

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A Michigan judge is making national news after she was recorded making defamatory remarks about Black people and using homophobic language.

Judge Kathleen Ryan, who has served as Oakland County’s Chief Probate Pro Tem Judge for over 13 years, was removed from her courtroom after being exposed by a court administrator who was fed up with her unethical actions and vowed to put a stop to it.

The shocking news came to light when Edward Hutton, the Oakland County Probate Court Administrator, stepped forward with recordings that captured Ryan’s offensive and hateful language. According to AP, Hutton, who has overseen court operations for years, revealed he had been documenting Ryan’s behavior after enduring years of harassment.

Now, Judge Ryan’s disgraceful conduct has not only been exposed, but it has also led to her swift removal from the bench—yet not before leaving a trail of damage during her tenure.

The extent of Judge Ryan’s remarks is as unsettling as it is disappointing. In one recording, Ryan is heard degrading Black Americans, saying,

“If you’re an American Black person then you’re a f*** lazy piece of s***.”

Ryan’s attempts to justify her views only deepened the offense, claiming,

“I’m not systemically racist – I’m a new racist.”

A. New. Racist…The audacity! The ugliness! The racism! Oh, my! Why was this Karen put in charge?

It’s painful to imagine that someone in such a position of authority—who presides over life-altering decisions for families—could harbor and express such vile sentiments. This is America and our justice system in a nutshell.

It didn’t stop there, however, in addition to her racist comments, Ryan reportedly directed homophobic slurs toward elected officials, referring to one as “a little f****t.”

As if these remarks weren’t appalling enough, Hutton alleged that Ryan often dragged him into inappropriate conversations about her sexual encounters, sharing explicit details during work-related calls.

Like ew! GET OFF THE BENCH!?

Edward Hutton Speaks Out

AP reports that for years, Edward Hutton, the court administrator responsible for overseeing the operations of one of Michigan’s largest probate courts, found himself on the receiving end of Ryan’s hate-filled tirades. As someone who wasn’t in an elected position, Hutton felt powerless to challenge the judge’s behavior.

According to WXYZ Detroit, he said he tolerated it for far too long, fearing for his job and well-being.

“She’s made it a living hell in the past six years,” Hutton confessed. “It’s cost me relationships. I think it’s affected my health. Can’t sleep.”

Hutton’s words reflect a man who felt trapped, unable to speak out against the inappropriate comments of someone in power.

“It’s such a David and Goliath situation,” he explained. “I didn’t want to lose my job and I didn’t want to be in her crosshairs.”

His reluctance to report the harassment sooner speaks to the difficult dynamic of standing up to a superior who holds so much authority.

A Push for Justice: Ryan’s Removal

In May 2024, Hutton filed a sexual harassment complaint with Chief Judge Linda Hallmark, detailing Ryan’s behavior. Despite the complaint, no action was taken for months. With no response, Hutton’s next move was to send the incriminating recordings to the Michigan Supreme Court. WXYZ Detroit states it was sent to Oakland County Executive David Coulter, and other officials on August 22, 2024.

Just days later, on August 27, Ryan was removed from her docket. WXYZ Detroit reports Coulter’s statement reflected the gravity of the situation: “The alleged conduct and abhorrent comments made by Judge Ryan merited her removal from the Probate Court docket pending further investigation.”

However, for many, this response came too late, after years of unchecked misconduct.

The Fallout And Call For Reform

The public’s anger is justified. Ryan’s remarks are not just offensive—they are a betrayal of the justice system and the trust the public places in judges.

Of course, some “real evidence” did the trick since earlier reports went overlooked.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized the need for reform.

“This case dramatically underscores the need for critical guardianship reform now,” she told WXYZ investigators.

Judges must represent fairness, integrity, and impartiality—qualities Ryan utterly disregarded in her hateful rants.

What’s Next for Judge Ryan?

Though Ryan’s attorneys claim she will fight the allegations and work to clear her name, the damage is done. Some supporters suggest her comments are out of character, but after her “New Racist” remark, it’s hard to see how the public’s trust in her can be restored when this is who the judge is claiming she’s becoming.

Power and responsibility should never go unchecked. Ryan’s removal is only the beginning of a long-overdue reckoning for behavior that has no place in the justice system. The people of Oakland County deserve better, and it’s time for real accountability Oh, and also; BYE FELICIA!