According to an exclusive AllHipHop report from Grouchy Greg Watkins, Durk and his lawyers just filed court documents in opposition to prosecutors’ request for a gag order in the case. If Judge Michael Fitzgerald sides with the prosecution, the defense would not be able to make public comments about the case’s strengths and weaknesses, evidence, or about witnesses.

The Chicago rapper’s legal team reportedly countered by arguing prosecutors have already pushed their narrative via public statements. These include the aforementioned indictments and press releases from the United States Justice Department. “The government should not be permitted to throw rocks and then hide its hands,” Smurk’s attorneys reportedly wrote.

Furthermore, they believe the judge should not intervene by issuing a federal gag order. “Counsel for both parties are ethical and professional. The Court should deny the government’s motion as unnecessary and unripe,” they added.

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How Long Has Lil Durk Been In Jail?

Prosecutors want a potential gag order to minimize the effect courthouse comments, Durk’s Instagram posts, and interviews with lawyers on the case. They believe these statements may taint an impartial jury selection, which will begin on August 20 if everything goes according to the current schedule.

On the other hand, Lil Durk’s legal team accused prosecutors of including media-ready allegations in their indictments. They reportedly pointed to an unreleased music video, allegedly tailing a vehicle, and photos of masked men with guns as examples. His lawyers the jury will never see some of those allegations, but that the damage done in the public eye is enough. “It would be unfair to hamstring the defense in a way that the government has not limited itself,” they reportedly wrote.

As an alternative, the defense said Judge Fitzgerald may feel compelled to limit a gag order to witness comments, character attacks, and statements on evidence the court ruled as inadmissible. The judge will hear arguments over the gag order request on Thursday (August 13). Then, on August 20, the trial will begin its jury selection process after Durk has spent nearly 22 months behind bars.

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White’s main point was how Pap’s marriage and divorce situation with Remy Ma is a matter that means Shields should not be dating him. He brought up how there are similar rumors about Savage’s alleged marriage to Keyanna Joseph, claiming the Atlanta femcee’s lighter skin is what gives her a pass in comparison to Claressa.

Latto clapped back at Charleston White quick, denying his claims of 21’s marriage and urging him to respect her. The social media personality’s response via a new Instagram post, as caught by Hollywood Unlocked on IG, lightly apologizes to her while flaunting how he’s able to rile people up.

“All I can say is, Lil Durk used to be The Voice. I’m the voice now,” he remarked. “When you got Latto responding… ‘Unc, you got Latto responding to you.’ Everybody responds to me when I say something. I can’t talk and you not listen. When I speak, everybody listens. I control the algorithm. And I just needed to get Claressa Shields in the algorithm so we can talk colorism. Once again, Unc checkmate. It’s called provoking thought and evoking emotions. You can never beat me because I’m the master of it.”

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Charleston White’s Response To Latto

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“Chekmate @latto Unc is officially ‘THE VOICE’ of the Algorithm,” Charleston White captioned his post. “My only intention was to defend Claressa Shields by shifting the conversation and changing the narrative about The Gwoat!!!! I meant no harm to you Big Mama!! WHEN I SPEAK, EVERYBODY LISTENS!!!!”

For those unaware, 21 Savage seemingly evoked Charleston White’s Latto comments via an Instagram Story post calling her his “wifey.” Previously, Latto denied that 21 Savage was married, and it seems like Keyanna Joseph, the mother of Savage’s sons, is on great terms with both MCs. But we’ll see how fans’ debates evolve.

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This went so viral that he had to step in to address the speculation, writing “Ya’ll are funny…clone? They can’t clone this??” under an Instagram post making these claims, as caught by Complex Music on IG. “How ya’ll come up with this? [Three crying-laughing emojis] AI ain’t that advanced.”

Usher has laughed off Internet speculation before, so this aloof response shouldn’t come as a surprise. Still, it’s funny to think how this could even play out in theory. After all, when the legendary MF DOOM sent out his “DOOM-bots” to perform, they just had to rap, but a show like this involves a whole lot more.

We’ll see if this theory sticks around in any way with future performances. The “R&B” duo will remain on the road all the way through December 12, when they will host their final concert of the trek in Tampa, Florida.

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Usher Clowns Clone Rumors

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However, this isn’t even the wildest thing to come out of the Usher tour so far. The moment that has taken the crown at press time is the whole Gabrielle Cheyenne situation, a female fan who had an awkward moment on stage with the singer during one of his intimate moments.

She later claimed she wanted Breezy instead, defending herself against haters. Usher later responded to Gabrielle indirectly during a concert moment in Alabama. “Before we get started, don’t bring your a** up here if you don’t want to be here… God don’t like ugly, but he certainly don’t feel too good about pretty privilege either,” he remarked onstage.

All in all, though, the “R&B” tour has been a huge success so far, whether in-person or on the timeline. Maybe some further investigating will reveal no clone in sight… Or fans will be demanding more answers.

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Before the stream went live, he took to his Instagram Story to talk about the upcoming event. It seems like the “20 v 1” was recorded before the stream itself.

“My wife is a part of this,” Adam expressed, as caught by Riemoh on IG. “Now, I’ma keep it real with you. We are trolls, we are a family of trolls. We do things for entertainment, for jokes, for laughs. But I am a little bit concerned that my marriage may have taken some damage. Because I’m pretty sure that she took it a little too far. Now, what exactly does that mean? I guess you guys are going to have to tune in. I haven’t seen the footage yet. But tonight will be a very interesting night in the history of the Adam and Lena alliance. ‘Cause this b***h crazy.”

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In addition, the No Jumper host reportedly left a comment under an Instagram post covering the “hall pass” moment, as caught by DJ Akademiks TV on IG. “I feel like Sauce Walka,” he reportedly wrote.

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Did Lena The Plug Divorce Adam22?

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This is interesting because of Drake’s beef with Sauce Walka. For those unaware, they clashed earlier this year amid claims that Sauce was jealous of his child’s mother’s friendship with the 6ix God. So this not only ties into Adam feeling like Walka due to a supposedly stolen partner, but also pimping allegations that emerged around this time.

Also, an important detail to note is Adam22 and Lena The Plug’s fake divorce earlier this year. Someone is apparently trying to act as Lena and file divorce papers in her name without her consent. It’s a sad instance of troll-heavy Internet narratives leading to real-life consequences.

Speaking of trolls, Adam is most likely doing exactly that with these responses. But we’ll see if there’s another chapter.

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As caught by No Jumper on Instagram, police in San Diego pulled them over while they were with Chrisean Jr. This seemed to be after the California rapper’s concert in the city, and it’s unclear exactly why the traffic stop occurred or whether or not cops issued any citations. Nevertheless, in the video, you can see the coparents complying with law enforcement officials, and it doesn’t seem like this led to any arrest. A livestream on Kick caught all of this, and it was turbulent to witness.

This is all a little bit ironic because of Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s paternity conflicts. Blue has time and time again denied being Chrisean Jr.’s father, although there are many other instances in which he walked this back. It’s become one of the more contentious dynamics between the two, which is saying a lot.

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Nevaeh Blasts Blueface & Chrisean Rock

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Still, the two can still come together to spend some time with their little one, and this was the most significant example of that in recent months. They did a lot during their livestream, whether it was cuddling up in bed or feeding Chrisean Jr., as caught by Hollywood Unlocked on IG.

But this angered Blueface’s current pregnant partner, Nevaeh Akira. She blasted the two for this re-encounter, saying she doesn’t feel like she’s the MC’s partner anymore and warning him about retribution in the future.

Nevaeh also slammed Chrisean Rock for being with someone who didn’t claim her child, let alone someone she has berated so persistently online. She spoke about never leaving her kids behind and cutting off anyone who doesn’t claim hers if they are the parent.

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We will see if San Diego police or Blue and Rock speak out about this. In any case, it ended up being another backlash-receiving chapter of their lengthy and tumultuous relationship.

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User QoQinox on Twitter quote-tweeted ryan‘s clip of the livestream moment, joking about the bark and its similarity to the diss record. Then, Spectre (who has done a lot of viral mashups before) quote-tweeted that with a video edit mashing up the bark with the “Not Like Us” melody.

It quickly went viral online, and joined many other folks either laughing with Drizzy or at him. Either way, the livestream clearly made an impact, as folks have been discussing it on the timeline all day. Whether it’s OVO Stans ruining the fun or K.Dot Stans rubbing things in people’s faces, every little joke can become a whole new debate.

What’s ironic about this is how, just a few weeks ago, Drake’s YouTube channel uploaded Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” This seems to be the result of hackers, and it was one of many instances around that time of massive artists finding unauthorized releases on their accounts. The upload quickly disappeared.

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Drake’s “20v1”

For those unaware, this barking was part of the Toronto superstar’s “20v1” event during the livestream. Kyle Forgeard of Nelk hosted it, and it saw the OVO mogul court Lena The Plug, Lily Phillips, Jordyn Lucas, and many more.

Elsewhere, Drake’s lawsuit over “Not Like Us” hasn’t gotten an update in a while. He and his legal team are currently appealing the defamation suit’s dismissal, and they continue to accuse UMG of defamatory promotion and other alleged moves to undermine him.

We will see if that dismissal has any chance of an appeal in court. Still, ICEMAN and its lyrics indicated OVO would not back down.

While there was no mention of Kendrick during this Kick stream, Drake did warn his hip-hop opps at one point. “These guys are dropping albums, it’s like hello and goodbye. And careful with that reply, ’cause the pen isn’t dry,” he expressed.

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Release Date: August 6, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from PANE

They putting hands on the child ’cause the child wept,
The same land where the eyes lay on child death,
Bombing hospitals, the option is to see the truth,
A dead doctor for your doctrine is evil doing

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This marks the first-ever Protro version of the “Mambacurial” colorway. The original released back in 2013 and quickly became a fan favorite within the Kobe 8 lineup. For collectors who missed it over a decade ago, this is finally a real shot at owning it.

Magenta and pink dominate the upper, fading into a bright green Nike Swoosh across the toe. That same green carries down into the translucent outsole, giving the pair a glow-in-the-dark look under certain lighting. Black detailing wraps the heel and midsole, grounding the brighter tones on top.

A large “NIKE” wordmark also runs across the lateral side in bold white lettering. It’s a standout detail that adds some graphic punch against the gradient base, keeping the design from feeling too soft despite the bright color palette.

September has quietly become a strong month for Kobe releases in recent years. Landing the Mambacurial drop here keeps that pattern going, giving collectors another reason to circle their calendars this fall.

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Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Mambacurial”

The Mambacurial name comes directly from Kobe’s lifelong connection to soccer. Growing up partly in Italy, he developed a deep appreciation for the sport that carried into several of his Nike releases over the years.

The original colorway pulled inspiration from Nike’s Mercurial Vapor cleat line, known for its bright, high-visibility color schemes. That soccer-driven design language is what gives this Kobe 8 its unmistakable look.

As a Protro release, the shoe also updates the cushioning setup. The original Lunarlon foam is swapped for a more modern React build underfoot, bringing the classic silhouette in line with today’s performance standards.

With soccer’s global spotlight only growing, the timing behind this release still feels appropriate. For longtime Kobe collectors, the Mambacurial name alone is enough to make this one of the year’s most anticipated Protro drops.

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Release Date: August 7, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist of I’m Not Ok But…

1. (Intro) I’m Not Ok But…
2. PRN
3. Beefin With God (with Young Blifford)
4. Like You
5. Southside God
6. FrFr (with Morray and T-Rell)
7. All In My Head
8. Thoughts Of You (with Sy Ari Da Kid)
9. What You On
10. We Up Now (with Raysean)
11. Clickbait
12. Self Made (with BHM Pezzy)
13. Me vs Me
14. Hidden (with Luh Dj)

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“L.A. be claiming n***as lives,” the Compton MC remarked onstage, as caught by Cousin Tino on Twitter. “I got hella dead homies. I ain’t got no grandparents left. My daddy dead, my mama sick. But I’m on stage. I’m from Westside, Cedar Block Bompton Piru. I represent L.A. I ain’t gon’ never turn my back on y’all. And I’m 100 percent sure when I die, n***as gon’ be where I’m from. On my mama. I don’t give a f**k if it’s today or ten years from now… It’s Westside with me.”

This declaration of loyalty to Los Angeles follows a lot of speculation about The Game and Kendrick Lamar. Fans have been connecting their presumed beef for years now, and it took a particular turn with K.Dot’s Drake battle. Game backed Drizzy in the exchange given their collaborative history, although he has never explicitly dissed Kendrick or spoken particularly ill about him during this time. Rather, he’s just had to deal with haters and fans, and this seems to be what he has the most issues with.

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Kendrick Lamar & The Game Beef

For those unaware, this all popped off recently in part because of the 3rd Verse podcast with Justin Hunte and Stat Quo. Stat had made some claims about the Compton lyricists from Top Dawg and Quo’s own assessment, including how Game’s “100” video in Compton with Drake led to a fallout.

The Game had seemingly shaded Kendrick Lamar in an Instagram comment under a video from Poetik Flakko that criticized Lamar for this whole thing. Akademiks TV caught it on Twitter.

In any case, The Game’s Los Angeles loyalty was never in question amid all of this. But it’s clear he has some in-house issues to address, even if it has nothing to do with Kendrick Lamar.

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