Last night, Akademiks found himself particularly interested in Doodie Lo. Lo has been outside the courthouse every single day. At first, he was just there showing support. However, in recent days, he has begun streaming with N3on, while also recording music videos.

This has subsequently led to criticism from fans online who claim this does nothing to help Lil Durk. Akademiks has been one of the most critical people as it pertains to Doodie Lo, and it’s not hard to understand why.

In fact, last night, Ak had Doodie Lo on the phone with Adin Ross. That’s when Doodie Lo suggested the two link up in Miami to stream. Ak couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

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DJ Akademiks On Doodie Lo

Akademiks also offered his critique of Doodie Lo’s new track “What You Done 2 Me.” He said that the song is actually pretty good, although the timing could not be any worse for Durk. Ak even spoke about how the jurors are getting restless and that they want the trial to be over. Therefore, the last thing they want to see is a music video from outside the courthouse.

The trial is expected to reach closing arguments on Tuesday before jury deliberations. If convicted, Lil Durk will face life in prison.

This remains a developing story, so be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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TMZ caught Serayah at West Hollywood hotspot Craig’s on Tuesday night when she was asked about the status between herself and Joey. During the brief interview, she said that they’re both “doing great” while asserting that both of them are “hoping for the best.” Although she didn’t say a whole lot during the encounter with the paps, it was enough to spark speculation that they were back together, especially since she didn’t confirm or deny whether she returned the engagement ring. Most interpreted it as the two working out their problems privately, though comments from her rep indicate that isn’t the case at all.

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Joey Bada$$ & Serayah Split

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In a message shared to social media last week, Serayah announced that they parted ways after “repeated infidelity.”

“After much thought, I have made the difficult decision to end my engagement and relationship with the father of my child, Joey. I loved deeply, believed wholeheartedly in the life we were building, and wanted nothing more than to protect our family,” she said. “Unfortunately, I also had to face a painful truth: there had been repeated infidelity throughout our relationship, including during some of the most vulnerable and meaningful moments of my life.”

Ultimately, she said that the two of them were focused on raising their son, who they welcomed together in June 2025, followed by the announcement of their engagement. No word from Joey yet on the matter but we’ll keep you poted on any further updates. 

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Those grills left a lasting impression on fans. That is why some were concerned when a jeweler by the name of Don Rose took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal that they had made some new grills for Ye. The grills look beautiful and are exceptionally clean. Unfortunately, some fans thought this might be a bad sign of what was to come.

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However, Kanye West was quick to respond to the jeweler. When a Ye fan page on X reposted Don Rose, Ye entered the comments saying, “I don’t know who this person is. I didn’t order these.”

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Kanye West Clarifies The Truth

Ye’s response currently has one million views on the X platform. Meanwhile, he also accrued 70K likes. It just goes to show that whenever West gets back on the platform, his fans are quick to support.

All of this comes as Ye recently unveiled three new tour dates in the American Southwest. In October, he will perform in Texas twice, and he has a November date planned for Phoenix, Arizona.

It’s been a relatively quiet time for Ye amid these shows. He has committed to apologizing for his past actions, and he has not been in a public controversy in months. Fans are hopeful that this lasts for an infinite amount of time.

As for the grills, Don Rose has yet to respond.

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The allegations arrive after years in which concern about Dex has repeatedly outweighed his music career. Public incidents involving former partners have followed him, while substance abuse concerns eventually became serious enough that people close to him pushed for treatment. At different points, other rappers publicly tried to intervene as his legal problems continued to grow.

There have also been periods when Dex appeared to be moving in a different direction. Rehab stays were followed by claims of sobriety, and he spoke openly about feeling healthier while returning his attention to music. The latest arrest now brings some of the most troubling episodes of his career back into focus. Rather than an exhaustive account of every controversy attached to his name, these are the moments that have most clearly defined the instability surrounding Famous Dex outside the studio.

The 2016 Domestic Violence Video Changed How Fans Saw Him

One of the earliest controversies to follow Dex came in 2016, when security footage surfaced showing him chasing a woman through a hallway before striking her several times. Singer Tish Hyman, who posted the footage, said the incident happened at her home and identified the woman as Dex’s girlfriend. The FADER reported that Dex apologized after the video circulated, while also accusing the woman of cheating on him.

The incident remained part of his public reputation as his career grew. During a 2018 appearance on Open Late With Peter Rosenberg, Dex addressed it more directly. “I was wrong to put my hands on a woman,” he said, according to Complex. He described the episode as a mistake he needed to learn from and said his children would eventually know about it.

Dex also discussed the video on The Breakfast Club that year, saying he wanted to be “truly forgiven” and warning younger fans that putting their hands on women could cost them greatly. The acknowledgment suggested he understood how seriously the footage had changed perceptions of him. Within months, however, another concern about Dex was becoming increasingly difficult for those around him to ignore.

Addiction Concerns Became Impossible To Ignore

Unease around Dex moved dramatically in late 2018 after he appeared to nod off during an Instagram Live. He later said he had simply been exhausted, but TMZ reported that people close to him believed opioids were involved and had already tried to get him into treatment. According to the outlet, someone was often kept near Dex to ensure he remained coherent enough to work, and at times someone even slept beside him because those around him were worried about his condition. That same year, Dex had also been arrested in New York on an outstanding warrant after missing a court date connected to a public drinking violation. Police initially encountered him while investigating other people at a Manhattan hotel for alleged credit card fraud, but his representatives said he had no involvement in that case.

Fears resurfaced in 2020 when new videos prompted another round of concern from fans and peers. NLE Choppa publicly called on 300 Entertainment to surround Dex with people who genuinely cared about him, while Rich The Kid became more directly involved. By December, Dex had entered rehab with Rich’s help, according to Complex. Rich later shared an update from treatment, where Dex said he had learned a great deal during his first 22 days there.

The intervention was significant because his problems were no longer playing out only as troubling clips online. People in his circle were openly trying to get him through treatment while his legal troubles were beginning to intensify. That overlap would define the next stretch of his career.

Arrests And Domestic Violence Cases Piled Up

The legal problems accelerated in late 2020. Police responded to separate domestic violence allegations involving two former girlfriends, including one incident that led to a SWAT response at Dex’s home. A traffic stop the following March added a gun case after officers said they found a loaded firearm beneath his seat. Prosecutors ultimately filed 19 charges stemming from the three incidents. The counts included domestic violence offenses and illegal firearm possession. Dex later pleaded not guilty.

Even appearing in court created another problem. During a June 2021 hearing on those charges, authorities alleged that Dex had violated a protective order connected to one of the earlier domestic violence cases. He was taken into custody from the courtroom and held on $200,000 bond. TMZ reported that the arrest came as Dex was already fighting the larger group of charges filed against him that Spring.

His time in custody eventually became substantial. Dex was formally sentenced in September 2021 to 364 days in Los Angeles County jail. The sentence arrived less than a year after friends and fellow artists had been publicly trying to steer him toward treatment, leaving his legal problems and attempts at recovery increasingly tangled together.

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Sobriety Offered Hope Before Another Arrest

The jail sentence did not end Dex’s attempts at recovery. After another stint in custody in 2022 over protective-order violations, he went directly into rehab, according to TMZ. It was his second reported stay in treatment, and people close to him said he planned to remain there for several months. Earlier that year, Dex had publicly said he was five months sober.

There were signs the effort might be holding. In April 2023, Dex told TMZ that he had been drug-free for 11 months and felt healthier than he had in years. He was talking about music again and encouraging others dealing with addiction to keep going. After so much public concern, it was one of the clearest stretches in which his story seemed to be moving away from crisis.

The August 2026 arrest has complicated that picture. Dex was booked in Las Vegas on a domestic battery charge after Pam Rodriguez accused him of assaulting her, bringing the feature back to the allegations that opened it. Dex has denied the accusation. Body-camera footage obtained by TMZ shows him telling police that he and Rodriguez never fought and accusing her of being motivated by money.

For years, Famous Dex’s career has moved between moments of intervention and another serious problem demanding attention. Rehab gave him periods of apparent stability, and people around him repeatedly tried to help him hold onto them. His latest arrest does not erase those efforts, but it does place him back inside a cycle that has followed him for much of his adult career.

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Per Complex, Wednesday delved into footage and digital forensics surrounding Durk’s whereabouts in the moments leading up to his arrest. One video showed Jason Smith, Lil Durk’s business partner, being searched by SWAT as he left his home. Then, there were phone records, text message chains, and GPS data of Kayvon “OTF Vonnie” Grant, a cooperating witness, traveling to Durk’s rental home in Encino, CA. Then, there were records that alleged Durk purchased burner phones and changed his number.

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Lil Durk’s Escape Plan, Explained

Agent Burke alleged that Smith informed Durk of the six search warrants that were executed on the morning of November 24th, 2024. However, there was also a paper trail of Durk’s supposed “escape plan.” Burke reportedly testified that an hour after Smith warned him of the 6 a.m. search warrants, Durk booked a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Zurich to Dubai. The agent also said that federal agents had been notified of other flights, including one from Miami to Dubai and a private flight from Dubai to Turin, Italy. Ultimately, the feds picked up Durk at the Fort Lauderdale airport’s FBO side. 

This week, the judge provided jurors a tentative date to expect the trial to end. The prosecution has two more witnesses who will take the stand, while the defense is expected to complete cross-examination by Friday. Ultimately, this could mean that closing statements will rest on Tuesday since Monday is Labor Day. We will keep you posted on any further updates. 

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Just about a month ago, Diddy’s release date had been reduced all the way down to January of 2028. However, a prison brawl led to his date being pushed back to February 20, 2028.

According to TMZ and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Diddy has caught yet another break as his sentence has been reduced by another two weeks. Now, it is expected that he will be out of prison by February 5, 2028.

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Diddy Gets Two Weeks Shaved Off Sentence

Diddy has been receiving support while in prison. For instance, his son King Combs advocated for his release just a few days ago. At this time, it is unclear what Diddy’s plans will be when he eventually comes home.

He only has about 16 more months left in his sentence. If he continues to showcase good behavior, there is a chance that his date could be moved up to late 2027, although there are no guarantees on that front.

Diddy’s legal troubles from the past couple of years have been an enduring story in hip-hop. Of course, he is one of the most famous moguls in the history of the culture. When he gets out, the fanfare and the criticism will reach a fever pitch.

His situation remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates.

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At one point, he had the police and Child Protective Services called on him at the same time. Fast-forward a few weeks, and he was held at gunpoint outside of the Santa Clarita King of Crabs location.

Now, Blueface is dealing with the swatters all over again. Except for this time around, he was reportedly on a date with the OnlyFans model KKVSH. He is seeing the model just a few weeks after his current girlfriend Nevaeh gave birth.

The Akademiks TV page is claiming fans are speculating that it was Nevaeh who called the police; however, it is important to point out that this is completely unconfirmed.

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Blueface Faces Police

The swatter could have been anyone. Blueface is garnering thousands of views with each stream, and any of those individuals could be looking to play a prank. However, it is a prank that is highly illegal, and if you’re caught, you can go to jail.

Overall, Blueface is becoming one of the biggest stars on the Kick platform. Thanks to his streams with Chrisean Rock and Nevaeh, he has grown exponentially. Unfortunately, with that growth has come some truly massive headaches, as you can so plainly see in the clip above.

It remains to be seen if Blueface will be able to preemptively warn police about these kinds of pranks. If the call is severe enough, police have to respond, no matter what.

Let us know if you watch Blueface’s streams in the comments below.

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Most recently, Ross commented on The Game’s recently released The Documentary III, which contains two features from Ye and one from Drake. Even with that, The Game’s new album reportedly moved around 15K units in its first week. While it’s worth noting that the album arrived with only a few hours’ notice, the fact that he pulled two superstars with fanbases embedded in the streaming era and still moved as many units as he did is a little surprising. 

“That was a project that was released last week. The Documentary III. Two Kanye features, Drake, Party downstairs, Snoop Dogg, E-40, Marsha Ambrosius, Drakeo The Ruler,” he said. “More importantly, the point I want you to know is, Set In Stone, which is out right now, did more numbers than Documentary III with what they called the stimulus package. Listen, keep hustling, that’s what it’s all about.”

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Rick Ross Talks First Week Sales

Rick Ross then provided some words of encouragement for The Game, acknowledging him as a necessary voice for the West Coast while telling up-and-comers not to get discouraged by first-week sales. 

Though The Documentary III didn’t deliver excellent first-week sales, neither did Rick Ross’ new album. Set In Stone debuted on the Billboard 200 at #39 with 19K units moved in the first week, while The Game’s latest album landed at #68 with 15K units. 

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On Wednesday night, that was especially true as he commented on the Lil Durk trial. It was here that he made some disrespectful comments about the death of FBG Duck. Wack has had issues with Momma Duck, LaSheena Weekly, and he highlighted those problems during last night’s Akademiks stream.

Akademiks got Momma Duck on the phone to squash the beef, although things immediately went left. Wack 100 screamed at Weekly, claiming that her parenting led to the death of her child. This subsequently turned into a five-minute screaming match.

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Wack 100 & Momma Duck On Stream

During the stream, both sides made some incredibly disrespectful and unfortunate comments about the other. Context from the lead-up to the confrontation shows Wack 100 egging on the situation. He continued to make light of FBG Duck’s death and had nothing but bad things to say about Weekly before she hopped on the call.

Akademiks attempted to mediate the situation and let both parties resolve their tension, but it did not work. Realistically, Ak could have just kicked both parties from the call, but instead, he let them continue on with their unproductive conversation.

This is all happening as Lil Durk faces life in prison for an alleged murder-for-hire plot. The trial is expected to wrap up early next week. Over the past few days, we have heard testimony from OTF Jam, OTF Vonni, and Flacka.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates.

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On Wednesday, the judge read a note from the clerk that stated how jurors have asked more than once about when this trial will end. Simply put, they’ve had enough, and they just want the process to end.

This subsequently led to a concrete response from the judge, who said deliberations are expected to begin on either Tuesday or Wednesday. The prosecution only has two more witnesses, and the defense expects to be done with its cross-examinations by Friday. Monday is a Holiday for Labor Day, which means Tuesday is when we could hear closing arguments.

The Judge subsequently remarked that the jurors appear to be in a better mood now that they see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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Lil Durk Trial Continues

Overall, this is an extremely important case for Lil Durk. He stands accused of a murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo. This alleged plot led to the death of Lul Pab. If convicted, Durk faces life in prison.

Throughout the past week, OTF Vonni, OTF Jam, and Flacka have all testified against Durk. They have pointed to group chat text messages, claiming Durk was demanding that they get revenge for the death of King Von.

Vonni, Flacka, and Jam’s time on the stand has come to a close. Drew Findling and Brian Steel have completed cross-examinations of the three individuals and are expected to continue their active role in the case over the coming days.

As this trial comes to a close, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates.

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