Judge Charlaine Olmedo ordered Burke to answer charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and mutilation of a corpse after a multi-day preliminary hearing that examined the prosecution’s evidence in detail. According to the L.A. Times, she also upheld three special circumstance allegations, including claims that the killing was committed while concealing another crime and was carried out by means of lying in wait. If Burke is convicted and those allegations are ultimately proven, he could face life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty. Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they intend to seek capital punishment.

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More Evidence Revealed That Painted A Frightening Picture

The ruling follows several days of testimony outlining prosecutors’ theory that Burke killed Hernandez inside his Hollywood home in April 2025 after their relationship deteriorated. During Monday’s hearing, attorneys introduced text messages exchanged in the day before her death that showed the pair engaged in an increasingly hostile argument. Prosecutors contend the messages help establish a motive, alleging Hernandez threatened to expose Burke and damage both his personal life and music career just days before the scheduled release of his debut album.

Investigators also testified that Burke continued sending text messages to Hernandez’s phone after prosecutors believe she had already arrived at his residence. They argued the communications were intended to make it appear she had never been there. Phone records presented in court allegedly showed some of those messages were sent while Burke was driving toward Santa Barbara County, where investigators later recovered Hernandez’s passport card.

Burke’s legal team urged the court to dismiss the murder charge, staing that prosecutors failed to establish probable cause for a premeditated killing. Defense attorney Blair Berk also emphasized that investigators have not identified an eyewitness to the killing or anyone who can account for what occurred during the roughly 20-minute period prosecutors believe Hernandez was attacked. Burke has pleaded not guilty to every charge.

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The preliminary hearing also revisited allegations that prosecutors say began long before Hernandez’s death. They allege Burke engaged in a sexual relationship with the teenager for nearly two years while she was underage, characterizing the conduct as grooming. Defense attorneys argued Burke initially believed Hernandez was older when they met. However, prosecutors responded that law enforcement later informed him she was a minor and noted that California law does not recognize mistaken age as a defense to child sexual abuse charges.

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According to TMZ, texts were read in court on Monday, and D4vd’s legal team is trying to use these texts as proof that he may have acted in self-defense. In the texts, Celeste Rivas was allegedly upset about D4vd’s friendship with Aysia Collins.

This prompted Rivas to say, “Oh my f***ing God, I swear to God, I’ll kill u.” Furthermore, Rivas allegedly threatened D4vd’s career, while saying that she would tell her father lies about him.

The following day, Rivas and D4vd continued their conversation on friendlier terms, as Rivas asked for an Uber. It appears as though Rivas would not answer D4vd’s texts after the exchange, which led the singer to say he was going to call someone named Jen.

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Celeste Rivas Texts With D4vd Read In Court

Blair Berk, one of D4vd’s attorneys, was adamant that this needs to be a large part of the case. They asked LAPD Detective Corey Farell to confirm the authenticity of the alleged texts. Farell subsequently confirmed that Rivas had made multiple threats towards D4vd, including his life and career.

Throughout the proceedings, D4vd’s lawyers also alleged that Rivas was suicidal and had made violent threats towards D4vd in the past. They also suggested that she was the one pressuring the singer to see her.

Whether or not those arguments actually compel a judge or a jury is another story entirely.

This remains a developing story.

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According to TMZ, Brown has “made no effort to satisfy any portion of the judgment.” As a result, Avila is looking to gain access to the singer’s financial records. She believes Brown should be ordered to go to court in order for these documents to be accessed.

In fact, it is being reported that Avila wants every single dime Brown has made from The R&B Tour with Usher. Throughout her court filing, she mentions the tour and how Brown is making a pretty penny without coming up with a payment plan.

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Maria Avila Wants Access To Chris Brown’s Finances

If the tour money isn’t enough to cover the $13 million settlement, she also wants Brown’s residuals and project money until the sum is officially paid off. So far, Brown has not responded to Avila’s request.

Recently, Chris Brown was in Nashville, where his tour co-star, Usher, was at the center of a controversy after kicking a woman off stage. Gabrielle Cheyenne did not appear enthusiastic about sharing the stage with Usher. She later said she wanted to be on stage with Chris Brown.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates on this ongoing legal situation.

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Unfortunately, this is a situation that many predicted. Broner has been spotted on stream being weird towards women. He would proposition them, and when they said no, he would continue to force the issue, regardless of how uncomfortable they were. This subsequently led to people like Ray J giving him a stern warning. When news of the lawsuit broke, there was a chorus of “I told you sos” on social media.

Now, DJ Akademiks is giving his take on all of this. Instead of holding Broner accountable for his alleged actions, the hip-hop commentator took a conspiratorial approach. He believes lawyers are watching the streams, looking for potential clients.

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DJ Akademiks On The Adrien Broner Situation

DJ Akademiks believes there are lawyers out there who are promising women a bag. As a result, he needs to be careful on his streams. It’s a paranoid way of looking at things, which avoids a basic tenet of morality.

Simply put, treat people well and with respect, and these kinds of lawsuits won’t happen. Furthermore, you shouldn’t just treat people well to avoid lawsuits. You should be doing it because it’s the right thing to do.

Either way, it does not appear as though Broner is going to stop streaming anytime soon. He and Deen The Great have amassed quite the following as of late. If they were to stop now, it would come across like an admission of wrongdoing.

The allegations against Broner remain ongoing.

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The shoe was shaping up to be a standout. It featured a gradient patent leather mudguard blending blue, green, and purple.

Further, the rainbow effect paid homage to the original Space Jam movie poster. A clean white leather upper wrapped around the base for contrast. Also a gradient Jumpman logo added a final cosmic touch.

The pair was going to anchor the film’s 30th anniversary lineup. It would have joined the returning classic “Space Jam” Air Jordan 11. A matching Air Jordan 9 was also part of that celebration. Now, one of those three pairs is gone.

Taking its place is the “Green Screen” Air Jordan 11. This colorway pays tribute to a different piece of Space Jam history. It nods to the behind-the-scenes footage of Michael Jordan filming in front of literal green screens. Early mockups show a mostly green design. Also a glow-in-the-dark outsole will finish the look.

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Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam Galaxy”

The “Green Screen” pair is now releasing on November 16th. It will retail for $255, matching the price point of its cancelled predecessor. That’s a premium price tag for a Jordan 11, even by holiday-season standards.

Further, no official reason has been given for the “Galaxy” cancellation. Brands sometimes shelve colorways over sample issues or shifting release calendars. Sometimes it just comes down to internal decision-making nobody outside Nike sees.

Whatever the cause, collectors who were counting down to November 16th now have to adjust. The Space Jam 30th anniversary lineup is still stacked without it. Between the returning original and the new “Green Screen,” Jordan Brand isn’t short on nostalgia this year.

Overall, fans will just have to say goodbye to the galaxy. Some won’t mind, but others were certainly looking forward to this drop.

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When Slayr came out and said that this collaboration was not actually in the cards, things escalated. DC The Don began insulting Slayr on his X page, which promptly led to some strong responses from Slayr. Ultimately, fans were quick to react, noting that this could have been solved privately.

“Slayr is like me if I was never athletic attractive or knew how to dress,” DC The Don wrote on X.

“Failed NBA experiment cries because after blowing up in 2017 he is still at the same level at where he started,” Slayr replied.

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Slayr & DC The Don Beef

This is an important time in Slayr’s career, as he was recently placed on the XXL Freshman List. Overall, this is a big honor for up-and-coming artists. It just goes to show that he is putting on for the underground. Of his contemporaries, he is the most likely to become a mainstream success.

As for DC The Don, he has been an underground artist for almost a decade. However, he has a dedicated fanbase which has allowed him to make a career out of music. Quite frankly, it is a shame to see these two beef. They could have made a dope song together.

Of course, there is always an opportunity for both men to let bygones be bygones. Although it is probably too soon for that, all things considered.

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New images of his next signature shoe leaked online. The Nike LeBron 24 appears in a white and gold colorway. @carterwangchina shared close up photos of the shoe in hand.

Gold trim wraps around the ankle collar. White knit fabric covers most of the upper. A tonal white swoosh sits quietly on the side. It’s a subtle look for a moment that feels anything but subtle. This is LeBron’s first shoe tied to a new team.

For years, his signature line lived under the Lakers’ shadow. That chapter is over now, whether fans are ready or not. He’s heading east, landing next to Joel Embiid and Jalen Brown in Philadelphia. It’s a fresh start most people definitely didn’t see coming.

The LeBron 24 is expected to drop this fall. That puts it right in line with opening night. Naturally, fans are already looking ahead. A 76ers themed colorway feels almost inevitable at this point. Nike has leaned into player moves with colorways before.

Given everything happening around LeBron, this shoe carries extra weight. Basketball fans and sneakerheads are both locked in right now. For now, this white and gold pair is the first real glimpse. It’s a small preview of a much bigger story still unfolding.

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Nike LeBron 24

Overall, the shoe keeps things fairly simple. White knit fabric dominates most of the upper. Gold trim runs along the collar for contrast. That combination gives the shoe a clean, premium feel.

The swoosh stays tonal rather than standing out sharply. Little else competes for attention in this early look. That restraint suggests Nike may save bold colors for later drops. A team-specific colorway would of course lean into 76ers branding colorway with red, blue and black.

For now, this pair works more as a neutral starting point. Fall timing keeps the release tied closely to opening night. Fans will be watching closely as more images arrive.

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Brown is slated to be sentenced in October. Furthermore, his affray charge has a maximum sentence of three years. This is a steep penalty, and fans are anxious about how this is going to play out in the courts.

According to Bradford Cohen, a high-powered attorney for the likes of Kodak Black, Brown probably has nothing to worry about. On X, he delivered his analysis on the guilty plea. In his mind, Brown’s legal team saved him from lots of trouble.

In fact, Cohen believes Brown will be coming home. He is out on bail right now and performing as part of The R&B Tour. That said, the lawyer believes Brown will probably get a suspended sentence as this is his first offense in the UK system.

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Bradford Cohen On Chris Brown

“The Chris Brown plea is a masterclass,” Cohen explained. “Three heavier counts dropped, left with affray — a 3-year max the court almost never maxes out. First UK conviction, guilty plea credit, no trial. I’m calling it now: suspended sentence, he goes home.”

A suspended sentence is when the court allows you to go on probation as opposed to going to prison. However, if you violate probation, you are sent to prison. It’s a best-case scenario given the potential maximum sentence of three years that he is staring down.

This case is ongoing, so stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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Ultimately, Charleston White felt like his stunt proved that he had the heart of a lion. During a conversation with Akademiks, he explained that he’s “Michael Jackson Bad” and more courageous than someone like Tupac.

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“J. Prince Jr. a hoe, he a p*ssy,” he said. “Me and him done bumped heads before. I done bumped into Rap-A-Lot in Austin, I done bumped into ‘em in Dallas, I done bumped into ‘em in Miami. But I ain’t never went to their hood. I went to they hood, my n***a, by myself… I really think I’m bad, n***a. I’m really Michael Jackson bad, n***a. Tupac couldn’t do this because he had to get M.O.B and Death Row.”

Charleston added that he’s the first person to have this type of arrogance, boldness and disrespect toward the guys in the street. “I really think I’m bad and showed up at Fifth Ward, n***a,” he continued. “When I realized where I was at, I did not run.”

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J. Prince’s Response

After Charleston White’s stint in Fifth Ward, J. Prince spoke out. 

“Never allow a maggot to draw you down to its level,” a message from social media read. “A maggot will always beat you at being a maggot. Eventually, maggots become flies, eating s**t, agitating others, and spreading contamination until their last days. I’ve lived with roaches, rats, and flies most of my life, all trying to eat off my plate. Eventually, the universe rewarded them all. ‘And no weapon formed against me shall prosper.’ To all the human rats, roaches, and flies who keep campaigning, eventually you’ll be elected. Congratulations. #JPrinciples.”

What are your thoughts on the beef? Let us know in the comments below. 

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On September 4th, JAŸ-Z was slated to perform in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Furthermore, he was going to perform at SoFi Stadium on October 23rd. Those shows are still slated to take place as scheduled.

However, on Monday, JAŸ-Z announced a second night in each city. Now, the legendary artist will perform in London on September 5th. He will also perform in Los Angeles on October 24th. This is amazing news for fans, who now have another opportunity to cop tickets.

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JAŸ-Z Announces Two More Shows

JAŸ-Z also has a show coming up on September 10th in Paris, although it is unclear whether or not that will yield a second show. Given how things are trending, it would not be a surprise.

JAY-Z 30 Upcoming Tour Dates:
09/04 – London, England @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
09/05 – London, England @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
09/10 – Paris, France @ Stade de France
10/23 – Los Angeles, California @ SoFi Stadium
10/24 – Los Angeles, California @ SoFi Stadium

How To Buy Tickets

Pre-sale will officially begin on Wednesday, July 29, at 10 AM local time. If you are in London, O2 and Virgin Media customers will have early access privileges. In Los Angeles, those privileges will be extended to Citi cardmembers. Ticketmaster will have a general ticket sale starting on Thursday, July 30, at 10 AM local time.

Let us know if you will be attending these shows in the comments below.

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