Yesterday, deliberations began in Los Angeles, and the jury was not able to come up with a decision. Near the end of the day, they asked the judge for digitized evidence. This evidence was only procured this morning, as deliberations continued around 11:30 AM EST.

Just about an hour after deliberations began this morning, the jury sent the judge a note. They were looking for clarification on the stalking charges, as they needed more information about what constitutes “intent.” They also wanted some clarification on the nature of the allegations against Durk and his co-defendants.

According to Michael Blackshire, Durk was back in the courtroom for this morning’s hearing. In fact, the artist was all smiles as he shook hands with his lawyers. He also smiled upon seeing his mom in the crowd.

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Lil Durk Back In Court

The jury is back from lunch and will continue deliberations this afternoon. If a verdict is not reached, then deliberations will continue on Friday.

If found guilty on the murder-for-hire charges, Lil Durk faces life in prison without the possibility of parole. Furthermore, he is expected to face a separate trial for racketeering charges, regardless of the outcome of this current case.

Stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates from the Durk trial as we remain on verdict watch. Let us know what you think of this case so far in the comments below.

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Since that time, Offset and Quavo have mostly focused on their solo careers. In fact, Offset has had some huge albums in the last few years, while Quavo has also delivered some projects and some big singles to boot.

Quavo is set to drop a new album soon, and he is going to be teaming up with legendary producer Pharrell. However, it appears as though Quavo has some other big plans waiting in the wings, and they involve Offset.

While being interviewed on DJ Greg Street’s V-103 show in Atlanta, Quavo revealed that a new Migos album is on the horizon, and there is even going to be a tour. “We’re gonna do it one more time… We’re gonna do it right, we’re gonna tour…” he said.

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Quavo To Reunite With Offset

Without Takeoff, there will be some logistical hurdles. However, there are certainly some Takeoff verses in the vault that could be used for the album. We previously saw a photo of Quavo and Offset in the studio together, which furthers the notion that they’ve already been working on new music.

The Culture series remains beloved by fans, and a new entry would certainly excite fans who feel as though the genre has been stagnant as of late. We just hope that they do right by Takeoff and put out something he would be proud of.

You can watch Quavo’s entire interview with Greg Street down below. Let us know your expectations for a future Migos album in the comments section.

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Per TMZ, he said that the First Amendment protects his right to decide the political and artistic tone of his shows. M.I.A. previously accused him of unfairly firing her because of the political comments, even though she claims he was aware of where she stood politically in the first place. 

The lawsuit also alleges that Cudi’s decision led to a massive financial loss of $2.8M guaranteed from Live Nation, which Cudder said is a dispute she should resolve with Live Nation.

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M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi

Cudi booted her off the tour due to her on-stage commentary where she referenced voting Republican and then made offhand remarks. On X, she shared the transcript of her rant in which she said, “We can’t do ‘Illygal,’ though some of you could be in the audience.” She also noted how she and her team are also “illegal.” She also fired back at Cudi in a lengthy response defending herself.

 Ultimately, fans booed her from the stage as fans expressed their disappointment online after the fact and the controversy led Cudi to make an executive decision.

“M.I.A. is no longer on this tour. I told my management to send a notice to her team before we started tout that I didn’t want anything offensive at my shows, cz I already knew what time it as, and I was assured things were understood,” he said in a statement shared to Instagram. Cudi said that he received several messages from fans who were upset by her rants. “This, to me, is very disappointing and I won’t have someone on my tour making offensive remarks that upsets my fanbase.”

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However, in recent months, Ye has apologized for his past behavior. Given the severity of West’s past, millions of fans have yet to forgive him. Some have even completely sworn off his music. That said, there are still those who prioritize the music and don’t seem to care about the things Ye says in his personal life. Even if some of those things do, in fact, bleed into the music (Ex: “HH”).

This past weekend, Ye found himself performing in Chicago as part of a pair of homecoming concerts at Soldier Field. Both shows were sold out, and they featured some major cameos from some of the biggest artists in hip-hop. It was a triumphant moment for Ye, even if some remain skeptical about his personal development.

In fact, according to Pollstar, 129,562 tickets were sold across the two nights. Moreover, Ye grossed $29.8 million with these shows. He even passed Beyoncé’s record with a $15.76 million night during the second show.

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Kanye West Runs His Numbers Up

These numbers prove that despite everything, Kanye can still bring fans out to his shows. This is especially true in Chicago, where he remains beloved by fans in his hometown.

The concert did elicit some conversation about whether or not it is ethical to go see Ye these days. His past controversies are far from behind him. After all, Hitler worship is one of those lines you simply cannot cross, regardless of your mental state.

Only time will tell whether or not Ye will be able to bring back more fans to his side.

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The ruling does not determine whether the sexual-assault allegations previously made against JAY were true or false. Instead, the court focused on whether Buzbee could be held legally responsible for communications he made while representing an alleged accuser and preparing for potential litigation.

JAY-Z filed his lawsuit in California in November 2024, accusing Buzbee of extortion and emotional distress. He later added a defamation claim. The rapper argued that Buzbee’s demand letters, media appearances, and other public statements amounted to an improper attempt to pressure him into paying money over allegations he firmly denied.

The dispute stemmed from a lawsuit filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe, who alleged that JAY-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted her when she was 13 following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Buzbee later amended the complaint to identify JAY-Z as the previously unnamed “Celebrity A.”

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JAŸ-Z Takes Action Against Buzbee

Jane Doe ultimately dismissed her lawsuit with prejudice in February 2025. According to the appellate decision, the dismissal followed an agreement in which the rapper vowed not to harass or otherwise interact with her.

The California appeals court concluded that Buzbee’s earlier demand letters were protected communications associated with contemplated litigation. The judges also found that as a public figure, JAŸ-Z failed to establish the level of evidence necessary to prove that Buzbee knowingly or recklessly made false statements about him.

The court additionally declined to rely on a secretly recorded interview conducted with Jane Doe after the lawsuit was dismissed, finding evidentiary problems with the recording. JAY can still seek further review, including a petition to the California Supreme Court. 

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Ak was taken aback by all of this, and let his feelings be known on his livestream. The clip of him reacting to the courtroom scene went viral on social media, and it led to a response from racist streamer Chud The Builder.

When Chud The Builder was out and about calling people the N-word in public, Akademiks said that Chud would get his comeuppance. Once he got put in jail, Ak took a victory lap. Now, Chud The Builder is calling out Ak for his reaction to the Durk situation, saying that the commentator is a hypocrite.

“So N**ademiks thinks it’s cool to encourage the streets to harm me for saying a word,” Chud wrote. “However, when they come for him after interfering with the Durk investigation, now he’s scared.”

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DJ Akademiks Claps Back

Akademiks did not wait long to clap back at the streamer. He said that he takes great pleasure in the fact that Chud The Builder got “caged up.”

“Lil boy last time u tweeted me next day u got locked up for months begging to get bail,” Akademiks said. “I along w everyone on here tricked u off the streets and ended ur streaming career. GG. Never forget I had ur clown ass chimping out then caged. Checkmate.”

Overall, Chud The Builder’s case is still not resolved. Although he did get bail, he is still facing an attempted murder charge. If convicted, he could face significant time in prison. Ultimately, it would be another potential victory lap for Akademiks, who has no love lost with Chud.

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“… The passing of my son,” he said during his stream. “Most of you knew him as my alleged half-brother, but I raised him. He’s like a son to me.”

So far, there isn’t any confirmation of what the cause of death is. However, Star suggested that it could be drug-related. “Possible fentanyl. I don’t have a confirmation yet. However, Timothy Joseph aka Buc Wild, was loved. He had a support system. He and I were always in contact, but then again, it was tough to get a hold of him at times,” he said.

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Star Reacts To Buc Wild’s Passing

Star explained how they had a unique relationship from the start where the friction between them on air contributed to the overall chemistry they shared. He also explained how the soft spot he developed for “people like [Buc Wild],” detailing how Joseph’s struggles with dyslexia was something he helped him overcome.

“Over the years, we were working with flashcards at Hot 97,” he said. “He tried to work on his reading over the years.”

At one point, Star evidently became more emotional while discussing his relationship with Buc Wild and also expressing appreciation for those who showed his co-host support over the years, too. Check out the full video above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

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Release Date: September 10, 2026

Genre: R&B, Pop

Album: Popstar

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On Wednesday evening, the jury delivered a note to the court requesting digital evidence. Given the cumbersome nature of this process, it was stated that the jury would have to reconvene this morning, as that’s when the evidence would be available.

After just one hour of deliberation, another note was sent to the court. According to Meghann Cuniff, the note was not about a potential verdict. Instead, the jurors were looking for instructions pertaining to the two stalking charges. Those charges include conspiracy to commit stalking and stalking resulting in death.

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Lil Durk Stalking Charges Under Review

The judge has provided the necessary instructions to the jurors, who have returned to their chambers for deliberation. At this time, it remains to be seen whether or not a verdict ends up coming down today.

However, the fact that the jury is hung up on the stalking charges suggests that the murder-for-hire charges could be decided by now. That is the most important charge of the entire case, as it is what could ultimately land Durk with a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole.

Durk has two co-defendants in the case, including OTF Dede and Browneyez. They are facing similar life sentences if convicted.

Stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to provide updates on this case and the impending jury verdict. Let us know how you feel about the case in the comments below.

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Recently, it was suggested that Kendrick Lamar has a verse on the new AZ Chike album and that he is talking that talk. Akademiks spoke about this on his livestream while on a call with What’s The Dirt?

This subsequently led to a warning directed at K-Dot. Akademiks believes Lamar should sincerely reconsider dissing The Game and Drake on his upcoming verse. As he describes, Game isn’t someone you can diss and then just go about your business. Ak believes Lamar would need to remain active, as Game has a history of dissing people for a decade.

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DJ Akademiks Speaks On Kendrick Lamar

Akademiks has already dubbed Lamar as “lazy” and doesn’t think the artist is ready to commit to a lengthy battle. Meanwhile, Akademiks doesn’t want to hear any Drake disses either, as the battle is over, and there are no more “round twos.”

The interesting thing about those comments is that Drake took shots at Kendrick all over ICEMAN, yet Ak had nothing to say about that. His commentary only goes one way, but given the OVO chain, this is to be expected.

Kendrick Lamar will have a new verse on Jhené Aiko’s project, which drops tomorrow. From there, he will likely be on the AZ Chike album, which is great news for hip-hop fans. At the end of the day, we just want good music.

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