The charges were brought about at the top of 2026, with Diggs pleading not guilty in February, following the Super Bowl. Yesterday, the trial began with Adams taking the stand. There were some contentious moments during her testimony. Cross-examination began on Tuesday morning, with Adams receiving a stern warning from the judge.

Throughout the afternoon, the defense brought in its key witnesses, with closing arguments wrapped up by 3 PM EST. The jury took about an hour and a half to deliberate. Just moments ago, they declared Stefon Diggs not guilty on all charges, according to reporter Lauren Conlin.

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Stefon Diggs Verdict

The first verdict was for felony strangulation, while the second was for assault and battery. Diggs did not react to the reading of each verdict. Instead, he simply looked towards the left side of the courtroom along with his attorneys.

Overall, this was a fast trial that only lasted two days. Ultimately, it was a high-profile case, especially considering the severity of the allegations.

When the allegations against Diggs were first presented to the public, he was still with Cardi B. At the time, he received public support from the mother of his child. However, as the Super Bowl approached, the two drifted apart and eventually broke things off. In fact, it was apparent during the big game that something was off between the two.

Furthermore, Diggs lost his role with the New England Patriots, who released him to create cap space. At this time, there are currently no NFL teams tied to the wide receiver.

The aftermath of this trial remains a developing story that we will be keeping close track of.

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Sounwae also helped bring Jack Antonoff into Kendrick’s creative world. During an interview with Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, the Taylor Swift collaborator and Bleachers member explained how that creative relationship was all a coincidence that started with a text from Sounwave. 

“I have a band with a guy named Sounwave and a guy named Sam Dew. Wave grew up with Kendrick and has produced all his albums, and they were upstairs at Electric Lady one day, and I was downstairs working on something, and Wave texted me,” Antonoff recalled. “He’s like, ‘Come upstairs and mess around.’ I go upstairs, start playing some chords. Didn’t leave for three years.”

For Kendrick, Sounwave wasn’t just a collaborator responsible for his biggest hits but someone who also brought along other collaborators to the fold, such as Jack Antonoff. Antonoff’s relationship with Kendrick birthed a large portion of GNX–roughly 11 out of 12 songs, and even the ominous “6:16 In LA,” which he produced alongside Sounwave.

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Jack Antonoff Discusses “Secret World” With Kendrick Lamar 

It seems like there’s a high chance that we’ll hear more from Kendrick Lamar and Jack Antonoff in the future. DJ Akademiks recently suggested that Kendrick Lamar might be releasing new music in the near future. With the summer approaching, hopefully, we’ll get some new music from Dot. Check out Jack Antonoff discuss his relationship with Kendrick Lamar at the 1:22:30 mark above. What’s your favorite Kendrick Lamar x Jack Antonoff collaboration? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Earlier today, Complex revealed that Akademiks was number one on their annual hip-hop media power rankings list. It was a huge honor for Akademiks, who found himself in the top three alongside names like Joe Budden and even DJ Vlad.

During his interview with Complex, Ak was asked about Ebro, who was ranked ninth on the list. As many of you already know, Ak and Ebro do not like each other. This mere fact triggered an emotional response from Akademiks, who called Ebro a “professional rage baiter.”

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DJ Akademiks Calls Ebro A “Rage-Baiter”

Akademiks was subsequently called out for doing the same thing. It was pointed out that Akademiks has said some outlandish things in the past and that anyone could accuse him of rage-baiting as well.

Ak seems to think the two situations are completely different. However, there are certainly some rap fans out there who believe Ak and Ebro are lot more similar than the two would probably like to believe.

There were a plethora of other big names on the list, such as Rob Markman, Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Anthony Fantano, PlaqueBoyMax, Kai Cenat, and many more. The list had 35 names in total, with numerous comers and goers since last year’s list.

Of course, this kind of list is going to be highly contested by both the fans and those who actually made it onto the countdown. Akademiks taking home the crown is going to be controversial, but it shouldn’t be surprising when you consider just how big his platform is now.

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Jay-Z wore a Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300G-001, widely regarded as one of the most complicated wristwatches ever made. The watch is valued at $2.2 million. He paired it with a Louis Vuitton suit and looked completely unbothered about any of it.

The Grandmaster Chime features two dials to display its 20 different complications and remains a holy grail for watch collectors around the world. It took Patek Philippe eight years to develop. Jay-Z just wore it to a carpet like it was nothing.

He claimed the title of most expensive timepiece on the entire 2026 red carpet. Dwayne Johnson wore a $3 million Jacob & Co. Billionaire III, but Jay-Z’s Patek still led the conversation among serious watch people.

Jay-Z has been one of the most respected watch collectors in hip-hop for years. This wasn’t a random choice. He has a well-established reputation as horology enthusiast, not just someone buying expensive things for the photo. Choosing the Grandmaster Chime for the Met Gala was a statement for people who know what they’re looking at.

Overall post people probably didn’t even notice, but the ones who did noticed immediately.

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Jay-Z’s Grandmaster Chime White Gold Patek Philippe

The Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300G-001 is covered in 18-carat white gold and features a reversible case with each side showing a different dial. Among its 20 complications is a movement that automatically chimes the hours and quarter hours, a petite sonnerie, a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar, and a second time zone.

It took Patek Philippe eight years to develop and only exists in an extremely limited number of examples worldwide. Jay-Z’s specific reference is valued at $2.2 million. The Grandmaster Chime is not a watch you buy to show off it’s a watch you buy because you understand exactly what went into making it.

Overall Jay-Z wearing it to the Met Gala confirmed what watch people already knew about him.

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For instance, he is going to be dropping his new album, BROWN, on Friday. He released the feature list for the album on Tuesday, and it seems like he has gone for a star-studded approach. Meanwhile, he will follow up this album with a joint tour featuring none other than Usher.

With Brown entering a new renaissance for his career, he and Wallace appear to be very happy. In fact, Wallace displayed that happiness on social media recently by posting the first photos of her newborn son. In the images below, you can see that the baby appears happy and healthy.

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Jada Wallace & Chris Brown Had A Son

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This is his fourth child, and his first with Jada Wallace. He also has a child with Nia Guzman, Ammika Harris, and Diamond Brown.

In fact, it was reported on Monday that Chris Brown was hit with a paternity lawsuit by Diamond Brown. In this lawsuit, Brown alleged that Chris had admitted to being the child’s father. The suit was filed in order to secure physical and legal custody, as well as child support.

Prior to the filing of the lawsuit, Diamond Brown accused CB of trying to scare off her new boyfriends. Jada Wallace eventually replied to the public callout. “You a lame for running to the internet,” Jada wrote. “Tryna air business out like you not the one that’s stopping him from seeing his daughter.”

The current paternity lawsuit remains unresolved.

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However, there have been times when the public opinion around The Game has been less than favorable. For instance, during the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, there was this sense that Game was jealous of Kendrick. After failing to appear at the “Pop Out,” those rumblings became even more pronounced.

It was a difficult situation for Game to navigate, and to this day, some rap fans look at him in some type of way. This is also true of his situation with G-Unit, which happened over two decades ago.

As it turns out, the G-Unit dismissal still weighs heavily on him. Case in point, The Game was performing in New York at a club recently, and it led to some choice words for 50.

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The Game Talks G-Unit Exit

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“I got kicked out of G-Unit,” Game began. “I’m just a f*cked up n****. Somebody tell Fif I’m here.”

It was a bit of a bizarre segment, and there did appear to be some general confusion in the crowd. Meanwhile, some fans over on No Jumper felt as though The Game was being a sore loser.

“Game = young Dame Dash,” one person wrote. “Let it go,” said another. Needless to say, these are not the kinds of things people want to see from The Game in 2026.

Despite all of this, he still has the capacity to make good music. Hopefully, he uses that energy and crafts something that fans will be able to connect with. Perhaps a verse on ICEMAN is still in the cards.

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Jain’s statement suggests that the lawsuit is “nothing more than a stunt to garner media attention and damage Mr. Jackson’s reputation.” It also accused Mayers of being a “disgruntled employee” who is trying to “use the guise of a legal proceeding to seek an unjustified payday well outside of the applicable Statute of Limitations.” Furthermore, they accuse Mayers of hiring the same counsel as Shaniqua Thompkins, who is suing 50 Cent in a separate lawsuit. “This connection further underscores the retaliatory and opportunistic nature of this filing,” the statement reads.

“Furthermore, Mr. Jackson takes any and all threats to himself, his current and former employees, and any witnesses incredibly seriously,” it continues. “Contrary to the false narratives being peddled in this complaint, when these alleged threats were brought to light, Mr. Jackson’s legal counsel actively encouraged Ms. Mayers to go to the authorities.  Moreover, Mr. Jackson’s counsel proactively reported these alleged threats to law enforcement as well to ensure they were thoroughly investigated. We look forward to vigorously defending against these false claims in a court of law and anticipate a swift dismissal of this frivolous lawsuit.”

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50 Cent Fires Back

The complaint filed by Mayers details “a pattern of conduct designed to intimidate, punish, and silence those who refuse to comply with Jackson’s demands.” In one instance, she claims that Fif tried to make her file a fake police report against his driver on the claim that he stole cash and took one of his cars without permission. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding this lawsuit against 50 Cent. 

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Cam is still very good friends with Stephen A. Smith. Say what you will about Stephen A, he always puts on for those who show him love. With that being said, it was a delight to see Cam’ron featured on First Take this morning.

During his segment, Cam got to speak about the NBA Playoffs and the upcoming series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Doncic is out, and LeBron James will have to go up against the league’s best team all by himself. This has led to debates about whether or not LeBron would be better than Michael Jordan if he got past OKC and won the championship.

Cam and Stephen A. engaged in this debate, and it to led to a pretty hilarious moment.

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Cam’ron Gets Stephen A. Smith Excited

Cam’ron argues that LeBron would be the GOAT if he won the championship this season, as it would tie him with Jordan for six rings. You may be asking yourself: Wouldn’t LeBron only have five rings? Smith asked the same question. However, Cam’s response was an all-timer.

In Cam’ron’s mind, the James family household would have a total of six rings, because Bronny would also be getting a championship ring. The logic was hilarious, and Kendrick Perkins couldn’t help but provide some hysterical laughter.

Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith was completely exasperated by the take. It was a hilarious moment on the show, and it is exactly why ESPN needs to keep inviting Cam.

Interestingly enough, Skip Bayless is set to be on the show on Friday. This is a one-time reunion between Bayless and ESPN that fans are going to be excited about.

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It was remarked by reporters that Adams’ testimony was inconsistent and featured some contradictions. For instance, it was revealed that key text messages had been deleted by Adams. It was also unveiled that Adams had given Diggs some kind of gift following the alleged incident. The defense is using this as evidence to suggest Adams might be embellishing her allegations.

This morning, the cross-examination continued. According to Los Angeles Magazine reporter, Lauren Conlin, Adams had trouble answering questions about alleged interactions with Cardi B, following the incident. This led to a back-and-forth with Diggs’ attorney, Sara Silva, who seemed exasperated by the ordeal.

Subsequently, things got a bit dicier as Adams was asked whether or not she demanded $5.5 million from Stefon Diggs. Adams alleged that Diggs offered her $100,000 to recant her statement. Silva was audibly frustrated, as this was not an answer to the question she posed.

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Judge Threatens To Strike Mila Adams’ Testimony

The judge subsequently went to a sidebar before threatening to strike Adams’ testimony from the record. While some were concerned that there would be a mistrial, the judge ultimately decided against it. However, she has warned Adams that her current conduct can not continue.

Later today, Stefon Diggs is expected to take the stand. If the process goes smoothly, then the trial could be over by the end of the day. However, more conservative estimates suggest this trial will be wrapped up by Wednesday.

Diggs had previously pleaded not guilty to the assault and felony strangulation charges, all the way back in February following the Super Bowl.

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The incident in question occurred after a confrontation with a woman. Reports claim that a woman showed up at Chris’ place unannounced–a rather frequent occurrence. However, this time, the woman refused to leave the property, and things got heated. Sources have alleged that the woman tried to run over the guard’s foot, prompting him to fire his gun. The woman called the police, claiming that the man fired his gun at the vehicle. The security officer was then arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism.

Following the incident, Chris Brown took to Instagram to address the rumors surrounding the shooting–basically, denying that anything happened. “AT THIS POINT THIS PATTERN IS OLD. I’m looking at the news like the rest of yall wondering when and where the hell this happened. I been in my rib this whole time. Ain’t heard a gunshot, police car or anything. DONT ATTACH MY NAME YO NONE OF THIS BULLSH*T. I got sh*t to do!”

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Chris Brown Reveals Album Tracklist

In other related Chris Brown news, the singer recently released the tracklist for his upcoming album, Brown. This comes after the release of the single, “Fallin” with Leon Thomas and the announcement of the “Raymond & Brown” tour with Usher. The upcoming album is set to be released this Friday with features from NBA Youngboy, Vybz Kartel, Sexy Redd, Glorilla, and more. 

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