“That was f*cked up,” Rocky said when Lee mentioned Relli. “I’m still hurt. I’m hurt about him, I’m hurt about Bari, hurt about a lot of them n*ggas. I mean, it is what it is, I know they don’t give a f*ck. But I’m hurt.” Relli was not merely another associate from the collective. The two knew each other in high school, and that history made Relli’s testimony feel especially personal to Rocky, who accused his former friend of trying to turn their relationship into a payday.

“It was just a nightmare,” Rocky told Lee. “Looking at somebody I know on the stand, forever gon’ be labeled as a rat. Just tryin’ to come up off of me. Stop being a bum and being lazy. That’s just bum mentality.”

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Inside The Case Against Rocky

A Los Angeles jury acquitted Rocky in February 2025 of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Prosecutors alleged that he fired at Relli during a November 2021 confrontation in Hollywood. Yet, the defense maintained that Rocky carried a prop gun loaded with blanks and used it to protect himself and other members of his group. Relli’s credibility became the central dispute at trial, where jurors also heard about his financial demands and civil lawsuit. Rocky faced as many as 24 years in prison before the panel returned its verdict after roughly three hours of deliberations.

“He tried to kill me,” he said of Relli. “Take me away from my kids. If I would have done twenty-four years in jail, I’m dead.” Rocky and Rihanna had two children when the trial began and welcomed their daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, later in 2025. His relationship with Rihanna also became part of Rocky’s explanation for why the Mob began splintering. Once the couple committed to building a life together, he said much of his attention shifted toward her, leaving some members uncertain about their own place beside the group’s biggest star.

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“When me and Rih became a couple, all of my time, I was just with her, and she was with me,” Rocky explained. “I think a lot of them got nervous, like, ‘Oh, so what that mean for me? What that mean for my opportunities?’” While ASAP Mob had already lost its central architect when ASAP Yams died in 2015, Rocky told Lee he could imagine them reuniting in some form. Relli, however, would not be included.

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In a video posted to social media, Ross described himself as someone playing the “long game.” He pointed to his ability to remain active in the music industry for 20 years, then questioned whether 50’s ventures carry the commercial weight his reputation suggests. The message was less a defense of the album’s numbers than a challenge to 50’s entire business résumé.

That distinction became necessary once the numbers arrived. Early projections suggested Set in Stone could move fewer than 26,000 album-equivalent units, giving 50 ample material for several Instagram posts. The final estimate came in lower, with the project reportedly earning roughly 19,000 units.

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Questioning 50 Cent’s Success

Ross recently responded to Fif’s most recent jab by targeting the products attached to 50’s name. He suggested that the Queens rapper’s liquor and sneaker ventures do not move enough merchandise, then asked why someone with so many industry relationships cannot turn those connections into stronger sales. Ross did not provide revenue figures to support the criticism, but his point was plain.

Shreveport gave Ross a more complicated target. He claimed 50’s development plans in the Louisiana city were failing and portrayed the situation as another business move unable to deliver. The project has faced visible friction after 50 threatened to “pull back” from the Red River area in July and publicly disputed Mayor Tom Arceneaux’s account of communications between their teams.

None of that proves the broader investment is collapsing. G-Unit’s proposed entertainment district broke ground on its G-Dome site in June, and Shreveport continues to list the studio and entertainment developments among the city’s active revitalization projects. Still, Ross is unwavering in his criticism. Check it out above.

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Davis did not provide evidence connecting Wright to the September 1996 shooting. Instead, he accused Wright of lying to investigators and threatening his family during media appearances. He also claimed it was Wright who introduced his name into the case from its earliest stages. When asked who killed Shakur, Davis argued that information gathered by investigators and private investigators points toward Wright.

The allegation is not new to Davis’ defense. He previously accused Wright and his security operation of orchestrating the attack during a 2025 jailhouse interview, an alternate-suspect theory Wright has denied. Wright, a former Compton police officer who handled security for Death Row, testified before the grand jury that indicted Davis. He has maintained that he was working on logistics for Shakur and Marion “Suge” Knight on the night of the shooting and has described Davis’ claims as an attempt to redirect attention from his own statements.

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The Trial Begins This Month

That history presents a substantial problem for Davis as he prepares for trial. Prosecutors do not accuse him of personally firing the shots that killed Shakur. Their case identifies him as the alleged “shot caller” who helped organize the retaliatory attack and supplied the weapon used by the men inside a white Cadillac. Davis previously placed himself in that vehicle during police interviews and in the 2019 memoir Compton Street Legend, but he now argues that those accounts were fabricated for money or provided under an agreement that protected him from prosecution.

Judge Carli Kierny has ruled that prosecutors may introduce both the memoir and Davis’ 2008 police interview at trial. The defense unsuccessfully argued that the interview was covered by a proffer agreement and that portions of the book were fictionalized. Prosecutors countered that Davis surrendered any protection when he repeated the story publicly and later endorsed the memoir’s account as truthful.

Davis has pleaded not guilty to murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. His trial is scheduled to begin August 10, with prosecutors expected to call witnesses including Knight, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, and former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman. If convicted, Davis could face life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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The video shows the Clipse rapper entering the restaurant, and behind the counter, members of the restaurant’s staff recognize him in the crowded space. Far from confronting him over an unpaid order, the woman appears excited by his visit and directs customers to move aside so he can make his way toward the front. She then tells him that the food is on her, plainly presenting the meal as a gift.

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Initial Accusations Of Theft

That detail directly contradicts the story she later shared online. In her original video, the woman accused Malice of taking the food and leaving without paying, framing the alleged slight as a wealthy celebrity exploiting a small business and people with fewer resources. She also claimed that she thought he was Flavor Flav and suggested Malice stole the food because he was insulted.

His footage does not merely create a dispute over two competing recollections. It captures the woman welcoming him into the restaurant, accommodating his presence, and apparently waiving the cost herself. Nothing shown in the clip suggests Malice demanded free food or ignored a request for payment. To the contrary, he thanks her before making his exit.

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A representative for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office told TMZ that Starr’s housing assignment was unrelated to the sexual-offense charges that led to her arrest. She has not been placed under heightened security or subjected to additional restrictions because of the case. Starr is reportedly housed with other detainees and has the same access to meals, recreation, telephone privileges, and showers as the rest of the dormitory.

The designation is meant to address risks that can arise inside detention facilities rather than provide preferential treatment. Fulton County’s intake policy calls for every detainee to be evaluated for factors that could leave them vulnerable to sexual abuse or harassment. The Sheriff’s Office specifically lists LGBTQ people among the populations that may face a greater risk of victimization while incarcerated.

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Details Of Starr’s Case

Starr was taken into custody Sunday, August 2, after police responded to an Embassy Suites hotel in Hapeville, Georgia. She was booked on charges of sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy. Authorities allege the encounter involved a juvenile, limiting the amount of information investigators have released publicly. The charges remain accusations, and no conviction has been entered.

The reality television personality has denied the allegations and maintained that the interaction was consensual. In a statement issued after her arrest, Starr said she “unequivocally” rejected the accusations and intended to challenge them through the legal process. She also argued that the case should not be used to stigmatize transgender people as a group.

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Her placement carries added significance inside a jail already under federal oversight for serious safety failures. A Justice Department investigation found that Fulton County had failed to protect detainees from violence and maintained unsafe living conditions. The county entered a consent decree requiring changes to staffing, supervision, health care, and protections for vulnerable people, with an independent monitor assigned to track its compliance.

Starr remains in Fulton County custody while the allegations move through the county’s criminal justice system. The Hapeville Police Department has referred the case to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. No release date has been announced.

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Moreover, Cardi was so committed to the atmosphere that even a complicated connection to her personal life would not automatically cost someone an invitation. She joked that she did not care whether some of the women in attendance had slept with Offset or Stefon Diggs, the fathers of her four children. In her version of the night, a partygoer apparently ranks higher than an immaculate dating history. The rapper said she simply wanted to celebrate her new record and have a good time.

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Allegations Of Cheating

The comment carried an extra sting because fidelity has been a recurring issue in both relationships. Offset faced cheating allegations throughout his marriage to Cardi and later acknowledged that he had “stepped out” and made several mistakes that contributed to their breakup. Cardi filed for divorce from the Migos rapper for a second time in July 2024 after nearly seven years of marriage. The former couple shares daughters Kulture and Blossom and son Wave.

Her relationship with Diggs attracted similar speculation as it moved from courtside appearances to parenthood and an eventual split. Cardi confirmed their romance publicly in May 2025, announced her pregnancy that September, and welcomed their son in November. Reports of trust issues and infidelity allegations followed, although Diggs has not publicly admitted to cheating on Cardi. The pair separated around February 2026 but have continued appearing together while co-parenting their child.

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A metallic teal base sat beneath the elaborate body harness, while pink, purple, blue, and green stones covered nearly every visible inch of the design. Gemstone accents continued across Rihanna’s face and legs, and an oversized feathered headpiece gave the costume its enormous silhouette. PEOPLE reported Barbadian designer Lauren Austin created the custom ensemble, continuing a working relationship with Rihanna that has shaped several of her most memorable Crop Over looks.

The outfit was not being saved for a controlled entrance or a few photographs from the sidelines. Rihanna danced with Aura, the band connected to her brother Rorrey Fenty, and moved through the festivities alongside other masqueraders. Members of her family and longtime friends were also spotted celebrating with her during the parade.

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A Coveted Festival

Grand Kadooment closes Barbados’ annual Crop Over season, which grew from the island’s sugar-cane harvest tradition and now encompasses weeks of music, competitions, parties and cultural events. Costumed bands fill the streets for the finale, with participants dancing behind music trucks in designs covered with feathers, sequins and jewels. Rihanna’s international profile may bring another level of attention to the parade, but her history with the festival stretches back to her youth in Barbados.

Her past appearances have produced their own fashion archive, including crystal-heavy costumes, turquoise hair, bright pink feathers and more restrained all-white designs. Austin has worked with Rihanna on Crop Over ensembles dating back more than a decade, making the 2026 costume part of a continuing collaboration between the singer and a designer from her home country.

The Barbados visit included a family celebration as well. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky marked their son Riot Rose Mayers’ third birthday with a Spider-Man-themed party on August 1. Riot is the couple’s second child, joining older brother RZA and their younger sister, Rocki Irish Mayers, who was born in September 2025. Two days later, Rihanna was back on the Grand Kadooment route for the festival’s marquee parade.

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Keefe D appeared in court earlier today, but according to Cathy Russon, the managing editor of Law & Crime, his attempts to make bail have been shut down by the judge.

“Duane Davis asked for a continuance, stating he almost has the money needed to bail out, so he could be out for trial. Judge DENIED that request,” Russon tweeted.

Keefe D’s seemingly received assistance in this department in the past, though his finances haven’t necessarily helped in securing his bail. In 2024, Wack 100 was questioned in court after stepping up with six figures to help Keefe D pay bail. Evidently, it didn’t pull through in the end. It remains unclear who recently helped Davis out, but it’s apparent there are a few people with deep pockets willing to assist him. 

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When Does Keefe D’s Trial Start?

Jury selection for Keefe D’s trial will begin next week on August 10th, as Russon reported. The trial is expected to take four weeks in total. Most recently, a list of possible witnesses emerged online. The list contains 200 names, including Suge Knight. 

Keefe D also reiterated recently that he will not be taking a plea deal. With as many rocky patches as there have been since his arrest, it seems difficult to see this ending in his favor. We will keep you posted on any further updates.

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According to various sources on X, Jaden Newman is the latest to be the victim of some sort of hack. Her alleged sex tapes are all over social media right now. Consequently, trolls are now seeking out Julian, looking to get a rise out of him.

As it turns out, Newman isn’t exactly interested in giving the trolls the time of day. In a video posted to social media, Newman made it crystal clear that he has not seen the videos in question. Furthermore, he has no idea what any of this has to do with him. He also said, “y’all sisters get thrashed,” for good measure.

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Julian Newman Claps Back

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Jaden Newman is certainly not alone when it comes to the sex tape leaks these days. If you remember, just last week, Ari Fletcher was subjected to a similar leak. The same can be said of streamer Tbvnks and Camryn LaVine.

Even ilykimchi and Daphne Joy have been subjected to similar leaks as of late. It just further proves that privacy is hard to come by on the internet these days. It’s the sad reality of the surveillance state we live in sometimes.

Ultimately, this is a tough situation for everyone involved. It is a horrible invasion of privacy, and the mental health damage that these situations cause is immense.

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Still, the narratives surrounding YG, despite concrete evidence, has filled the timeline, specifically one spearheaded by Glasses Malone. The West Coast rapper claimed that it was Drake who had been funding the narrative campaign against YG and the lawsuits that have been filed on behalf of Drakeo’s family. 

Glasses Malone later doubled down on this narrative, claiming that the civil lawsuits could ultimately help build a criminal case. However, YouTuber DiFran explained how Ralfy The Plug, Drakeo The Ruler’s brother, denied that Drake was providing attorney fees to the family. “N***as got a strong case of delusion,” he said. 

Elsewhere, Ralfy was asked about Drake’s possible involvement with his family’s finances. 

“I just head a n***a say today that Drake been taking care of the family and sh*t,” he said during a livestream. “I know these n***as is getting delusional. Bro, this sh*t is getting crazy.”

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YG Responds To The Rumors

Prior to Ralfy addressing the situation, YG acknowledged the rumors that Glasses Malone spearheaded last week. In a post shared to Instagram, the rapper issued a “red alert” on the matter. “Say it ain’t so,” he wrote with a questioning emoji face. “Red Alert B Team Tap In.”

So far, Drake himself hasn’t commented on any of this matter but it should be noted that YG did perform his collaboration with Drizzy during his Verzuz battle against the Game last month.

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