For instance, Keefe D claims he had an agreement with the LAPD that any statements made during police interviews would be exempt from the record. He also believes this extends to his book, Compton Street Legend. His defense is working hard to make sure these exhibits are kept out of trial evidence.

However, the prosecution is fighting hard to make sure that the book and police interviews can, in fact, be used. According to Fox 5, the prosecution argues that Keefe D’s book actually voided the previous LAPD agreement. If the book and interviews are used during the trial, his chances of winning become slim, and the defense knows it.

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Keefe D Fights The Prosecution

Meanwhile, Keefe D’s defense is claiming that the prosecution is actively trying to sabotage them. During Tuesday’s hearing, they accused the prosecution of filing 4000 pages worth of documents about the death of Biggie Smalls. The prosecution believes both cases are connected, but the defense says it doesn’t have time to respond to the documents.

Keefe D will be back in court on June 30, where he could find out whether or not these exhibits will be exempt from the record. If you may recall, his book was the catalyst for the initial investigation and subsequent arrest.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Davenport won the wrongful death lawsuit, and now, Ball is claiming that he is entitled to half of the money, according to TMZ. The settlement amount is not known, although Davenport argues that Ball should not receive the same amount as her.

Ball is trying to have this dispute play out in Texas, while Davenport hopes to move the case to Georgia. At press time, the judge has yet to make a decision. What we do know, however, is that Davenport argues Ball was not in Takeoff’s life, and therefore shouldn’t receive an equal share of the settlement.

Davenport says Ball offered “negligible financial support and effectively no emotional support to his son.” Furthermore, Davenport says she was a single parent to Takeoff and was the one who supported him financially and emotionally as he pursued a music career.

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Takeoff’s Parents Ignite Legal Battle

Ball does not believe his absence should matter, and that half of the money should be coming to him regardless. Ultimately, it is a difficult case, and one that will have to be figured out in the months to come.

Meanwhile, Patrick Xavier Clark, the man charged with killing Takeoff, is set to go on trial later this year.

This remains a developing story.

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This year, Gunna was back at Paris Fashion Week, as Pharrell looked to showcase Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection. Presumably, he was also there to take in some of the other shows that were going on.

As it turns out, the rapper was caught on Clavicular’s live stream. The infamous looksmaxxer was in Paris to walk the runway. Of course, he brought a streaming crew along for the ride, and that is when they spotted Gunna with his entourage.

Despite trying to get the artist’s attention, Gunna seemingly had no interest in the streamer. This led to a tense moment in which Clavicular was trying to hold in his frustration.

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Gunna Had No Interest in Clavicular

It is easy to see why Gunna might want no parts of a Clavicular live stream. As some of you already know, the streamer is incredibly controversial. From playing Ye’s “Heil Hitler” at the club to encouraging the youth to get cosmetic surgeries, Clav isn’t exactly a brand-friendly individual. Furthermore, he is yet another white influencer who has some racism allegations.

The mere fact that a streamer of his magnitude is being invited to Paris Fashion Week is reason to give us some pause. What kind of message is being sent by doing such a thing? Perhaps it is a sign of the times, and an indication that controversy is the only thing that sells these days.

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Release Date: June 19, 2026

Genre: R&B, Soul

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Breathe

Don’t make an ass of yourself, just be without assumptions
We can be above service, skip to the meat, ask questions
I ain’t got no book for you to read, film for you to see
Way beneath the scars, I got more heart than you beliеve

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That was certainly the case this week, as the cast had an in-depth conversation about the four men who killed Foolio. As we reported earlier in the week, Sean Gathright, Isaiah Chance, Rashad Murphy, and Davion Murphy all received life sentences with no chance at parole.

Gathright had an emotional plea to the courtroom, explaining how he’s saddened by what has become of his life. He feels as though it is heartbreaking that someone who can’t even buy liquor could be locked up for life. He even told his friends back home that violence is not the answer, and to change before it’s too late.

This subsequently led Ice and Ish to discuss how some of these individuals were probably good kids before getting wrapped up with the wrong crowd. Joe Budden vehemently disagreed with this assessment.

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Joe Budden Gives His Take

Budden doesn’t believe anyone who could travel from one city to another just to kill someone could ever have been classified as a good kid. This subsequently led to a discussion about King Von and whether he was ever a good kid. Budden was adamant that this was a stupid conversation to have.

Meanwhile, Ish and Ice took a more empathetic approach, saying that no one on the cast actually knows these kids or what is in their hearts. They noted that the environment can play a big role in these kinds of things and were sympathetic about the situation.

Ultimately, Budden was unmoved by what he was hearing. While castmates like Marc Lamont Hill prefer a rehabilitative approach to incarceration, Budden doesn’t seem to be fully on board.

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The legendary artist was able to showcase his craft on Tuesday for Paris Fashion Week. Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection was officially shown off, and it was a dazzling success.

That said, the show is going viral for reasons that go well beyond the scope of just fashion. During these shows, Pharrell typically soundtracks them with some new music. That is exactly what he did this time around, and there were three songs, in particular, that piqued the interest of hip-hop fans.

Below, you will hear snippets from new songs that feature the likes of Lil Baby, Quavo, and even NBA YoungBoy.

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Pharrell Showcases New Songs

One has to wonder if this means Pharrell is looking to drop an album anytime soon. Of course, he had a huge hand in Let God Sort Em Out, Clipse’s epic comeback record. It feels as though Pharrell still has plenty of creative juices left in the tank, which could very well lead to a new project sometime in the near future.

However, a job at Louis Vuitton is a full-time gig, and it’s expected that the artist’s time would be focused on matters outside of music, as unfortunate as that is.

Either way, these snippets will be a great way for fans to connect with Pharrell’s current musical oeuvre. Hopefully, he finds the time to drop something, as hip-hop would certainly appreciate a Pharrell album in 2026.

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Overall, this is one of those games that people are going to take time off work for. It is set to be released on November 19 of this year, and Rockstar Games is finally kicking off the game’s marketing campaign.

As of tomorrow, June 25, fans will be able to go on their preferred system and pre-order the game. From there, the game will be pre-loaded onto all systems as of November 12. However, one question has remained: how much will the game cost?

According to new information released by Rockstar Games, there will be two editions at launch. You have the standard edition, which will cost $80 USD. Meanwhile, the ultimate edition will cost $100 USD.

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How Much Will GTA 6 Cost?

Interestingly enough, physical copies will not come with a disc. Instead, there will just be a download code. Furthermore, digital pre-orders will come with a free month of GTA+, while pre-orders prior to November 20 will get the Vintage Vice City pack.

As for the ultimate edition, it appears as though Rockstar Games is offering some exclusive perks. These include extra vehicles, weapons, outfits, car mods, tattoos, locations, and even story activities.

The prices are fairly reasonable and are well within the industry standards. As for the recent screenshots of the game, it’s clear that GTA 6 looks incredible. It is expected that either this week or next, Rockstar will unveil another new trailer.

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Release Date: June 24, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Live At The Tabernackle Vol. 2

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Release Date: June 23, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop, Indie, Folk

Album: life 1

Quotable Lyrics from Baby Steps

The baby don’t like his shoes
Or looking at me in the eye
That baby don’t like the view
He’s looking at the rest of his life, uh

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Release Date: June 24, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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