Evidently, there were a few individuals who weren’t qualified to sit on the jury. Several potential jurors were removed from the pool because of charges related to weapons. More notably, one person was disqualified after revealing that the trial would weigh too heavily on his conscience.

The trial surrounds allegations that Yella Beezy hired the shooter who killed Mo3. The rapper has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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Yella Beezy’s Trial Begins

Kewon White has already been convicted of capital murder for the ambush shooting of Mo3. The rapper was chased down on Interstate 35E in Dallas before he was shot and killed in broad daylight. White also denied being paid by Yella Beezy to carry out the shooting.

Yella Beezy’s trial was pushed back several times before the jury selection began, partially due to the availability of the witnesses. However, one of the most contentious parts of the case is that Beezy’s rap lyrics are supposed to be included as evidence. This has been a controversial practice that many have contested in recent years, especially in the case of Lil Durk and Young Thug’s trials.

Opening statements for the trial are expected to begin today (October 27th). The judge indicated that they anticipate the trial to last between two and three weeks. We will continue to keep you posted on any further updates surrounding Yella Beezy’s trial. 

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The Amsterdam show was set for October 30th at AFAS Live, which cited “unforeseen circumstances” as the reason for the concert’s cancellation. “Ticket holders will receive an email from Ticketmaster with further information regarding the cancellation,” AFAS Live said.

Meanwhile, the concert Raiffeisen Halle im Gasometer in Vienna, set for November 6th, was canceled without a single reason provided. Additionally, so has their show in Copenhagen on November 4th. 

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French Montana’s Concerts Have Been Canceled With Little Notice

It’s interesting because D-Block Europe and French Montana are both scheduled to perform at London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday, October 28th. D-Block Europe’s homecoming show will undoubtedly be a huge performance, too.

French Montana and D-Block Europe are currently on tour in support of their joint project, Worldwide Wave. The project dropped in August with an appearance from Max B, who has been on an impressive run alongside French throughout the year. The two have been riding high off of the success of their record, “Ever Since U Left Me,” which undoubtedly soundtracked the summer of 2026.  The two rappers also released their joint project, Wave God 2: Cosmo Brothers, earlier this year.

Most recently, the two rappers connected with Stove God Cooks for their single, “Live And Die.” We’ll hopefully see more collaborations from the three in the future, especially as Stove God readies new music and a new album (fingers crossed). 

We will keep you posted if French Montana ends up rescheduling the European concerts that were recently cancelled. 

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However, there are certainly some people out there who are hell-bent on drudging up the past in an attempt to hold the rapper accountable. Unfortunately for those people, Tyler has resisted giving in. Instead, he mocks those who try to cancel him over a decade later.

A great example of this occurred on Tuesday morning, as Tyler’s NSFW tweets about Selena Gomez resurfaced online. Tyler offered up a response to the controversy, claiming that he simply doesn’t care anymore. He was sarcastic in his delivery, and clearly believes this is all very cynical.

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Tyler, The Creator Claps Back

“Oh no im gonna get cancelled, this has never happened, why hasnt anyone in the last 15 years EVER brought this up, this is the first time oh no. i am a terrible person through and through smh,” Tyler wrote.

It’s a response that some aren’t going to appreciate. After all, it’s not exactly an example of him taking accountability. Instead, it is him dismissing the concerns of those who don’t love how he acted in his past.

However, he is right in the sense that this won’t get him canceled. There is nothing that could do such a thing at this point. He is simply too big of an artist. If anything were to get him canceled, it would have to be something more recent, and a lot more scandalous.

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Release Date: October 27, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Gorillaween 8

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Overall, Akademiks’ attendance at the party should not be a surprise. He and Drake have become friends over the years. It has even gotten to the point that Ak has his very own OVO chain.

That said, there were some people at the party who Ak has beefed with in the past. Some of these individuals have yet to actually patch things up with the commentator. One of them is former Joe Budden Podcast co-host, Mal.

While on stream last night, Akademiks explained why he didn’t confront Mal while out at Drake’s party. Ultimately, it all comes down to not wanting to ruin the evening for everyone.

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DJ Akademiks Explains Himself

“I would never have any negative thing in real life at my man’s party,” Ak explained. Akademiks then went on to say that regardless of the circumstances, he probably wouldn’t have said anything anyway.

He also noted that he will likely be seeing more of Mal in the future as he plans to follow Drake on his upcoming tour. After going to 12 NBA YoungBoy shows, Ak hopes to double this amount for his guy.

Needless to say, if you were expecting a full-on argument between Mal and Akademiks, you simply aren’t going to get that anytime soon. Besides, it appears as though Rory is the more confrontational of the duo.

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The rapper filed documents with the court alleging that Kemp has continued to take aim at his son, 14-year-old Sire, whom he shares with Daphne Joy. Fif specifically pointed to Kemp’s comments describing Sire as “slow” and being on the spectrum. He also mentioned a post where Kemp shared a photo of Sire next to a sexually charged photo of a woman that he alluded to being Joy.

Fif alleges that it’s caused immense humiliation to his son, embarrassing Sire and having an impact on his mental health. Ultimately, he wants the court to step in because he believes the harassment toward Sire will continue if they don’t. He’s demanding that a judge greenlights a temporary injunction to prevent Kemp from cyberstalking, stalking, and harassing Sire. However, he wants a final injunction after a proper hearing. 

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50 Cent Vs. Tia Kemp

This all stems from when Fif began poking at Rick Ross and Tia Kemp’s son, who was robbed at gunpoint in Florida. Fif then went on to offer to pay bond for the alleged perpetrator.

Still, Fif said that his lawyers previously sent a cease-and-desist order to Kemp to have her remove the offensive photos from the web, but she later fired back, “F u and ya lawyers.”

The petition was filed on Sire’s behalf in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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While Cam & Ma$e’s friendship is what drives the show, there is no doubt that Treasure Wilson, AKA Stat Baby, has become a core element of the program. Without her, the entire show falls off the rails. Her chemistry with Cam’ron & Ma$e is perfectly suited for the show, and they never feel shy about clowning on one another.

That was certainly the case over the weekend as Drake celebrated his 40th birthday in New York City. Wilson attended Drake’s party, and Ma$e wanted to know some of the finer details.

In the clip below, he asks Stat Baby about her weekend, knowing full well where she was. However, he was trying to see if she would admit to attending the party. Ma$e then asked if Kendrick Lamar gave her permission to do so. Cam’ron couldn’t stop giggling during the exchange.

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Ma$e Asks Stat Baby About Drake’s Party

“What happened to ‘They Not Like Us’? Shoutout to Iceman, ‘They Not Like Us’… She ain’t gotta explain herself. Sometimes she ‘They Not Like Us,’ sometimes she Iceman,” Ma$e said.

Stat Baby had previously been seen dancing along to “Not Like Us,” which is why Ma$e had something to say. Wilson found the entire exchange to be humorous, and they eventually left it at that.

Regardless, Drake’s birthday bash was attended by many, and it remains clear that he is a popular guy, regardless of what has happened over the past couple of years.

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Eventually, Nevaeh gave birth, and not long after, the couple broke up. Blueface kicked her out of the house, and then he had Chrisean Rock move in. This subsequently led to more antics, more viewers, and more money. He then got engaged to Chrisean, only for the two to break up all over again.

On Monday, Nevaeh came back to Blueface’s house, and they ended up going on a date with one another. In the clip below, you can see the two interacting in Blue’s streaming room, all while Nevaeh asks for an apology.

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The Blueface Circus Continues

The content strategy here is pretty obvious. Blueface is just going to continue cycling the mothers of his children in and out of the house until the viewers get tired of it. He knows fans live for this kind of drama. It is as if he is running a reality TV show from his house, and Kick viewers cannot get enough of it.

Whether or not this is going to be sustainable for Blueface remains to be seen. While he is making six figures weekly, we do know that streamers come and go all the time. Fall-offs happen, and in order to keep the ball rolling, he will need to figure out how to keep the content fresh.

Only time will tell whether or not this Nevaeh reunion actually lasts.

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Akademiks has picked fights with some prominent figures over the years. More recently, he has been diving into streamer beef. People like Tylil are perfect examples of this. However, this beef with Sneako has gotten ugly, especially after what occurred last night.

Adin Ross and his friend Cuffem hosted a call with Akademiks and Sneako. Instead of trying to hash out their issues, Sneako began crashing out on Ak. He told the hip-hop commentator that he made a living off “farming black death” and that he is a blight on society. He also alleged that Akademiks beats women and grooms 15-year-olds in Discord calls. +

This became an all-out screaming match, with Akademiks replaying clips of Sneako revealing he went to a s*x party with his ex-girlfriend and watched her hook up with another man.

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Sneako Vs. DJ Akademiks

For those confused by Sneako’s allegations, these come from incidents that were well publicized. Firstly, Akademiks was accused of rape a couple of years ago and was even hit with a lawsuit. Meanwhile, there was a moment on stream where Akademiks was asking a 15-year-old some uncomfortable questions, which led to severe backlash.

During the call, Akademiks didn’t seem interested in responding to the allegations or explaining them. Instead, he tried to shout over Sneako and call him out for his own hypocrisy.

Kick is a platform where these kinds of fights frequently manifest. If this had occurred on Twitch, there would have been some swift bans handed out.

Now, Adin Ross is looking to get Akademiks and Sneako in the ring for a BrandRisk fight. If that were to happen, it would absolutely be must watch.

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It was an anticlimactic announcement, especially given all the reporting from last week. Regardless, for those who love JAY-Z, it was fantastic news. As for his haters, well, they have already made their thoughts crystal clear.

To accompany this announcement, Hov put out a statement. It’s a statement simply stating how this opportunity is an exciting one.

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JAY-Z Speaks

“From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey,” Hov said. “Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world’s biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true.”

Much of the controversy around the decision stems from the fact that JAY-Z is in charge of selecting the Halftime Show performances. He has overseen the epic West Coast rap show, the Rihanna halftime, the Usher set, and even The Weeknd’s surreal performance from five years ago. These were all inspired choices, although fans find this latest decision to be the complete opposite.

Next year, the Super Bowl will be in Nashville, which suggests Country Music is going to be on the menu. If that is the case, then perhaps JAY-Z felt as though now was as good a time as ever to make something happen.

He is in the midst of a huge year, celebrating some of his most classic albums. It was either now or never, whether the detractors like it or not.

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