“I might take a break from tweeting,” Ross wrote on X. “Durks team acting very unprofessional. Screaming ‘DELETE THE TWEET’ in my face outside the court room leading to court Marshall’s having to step in.” He described the encounter as “very disappointing and intimidating conduct towards the press in this case.”

The confrontation followed another dispute over Ross’ courtroom reporting, this time involving statements made during cross-examination by Durk’s attorney Brian Steel. Ross accused Steel of giving the jury inaccurate information about the aftermath of King Von’s 2020 killing, including who first referred to Timothy “Lul Timm” Leeks as “King Tim.” Ross claimed Steel attributed the nickname to Quando Rondo when it actually originated with another Savannah rapper. He also objected to Steel repeatedly describing Leeks as having murdered Von.

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The Death Of King Von

Leeks was initially charged with felony murder after Von was fatally shot outside an Atlanta hookah lounge in November 2020. His attorney confirmed in 2023 that the case was dismissed before Leeks was ever indicted. Reporting at the time indicated that prosecutors had come to view self-defense as a significant issue in the case.

Ross also claimed the FBI agent being cross-examined agreed with Steel’s characterization in court. “Bet everyone so concerned about ‘factual reporting’ won’t repost that today tho,” he wrote, a pointed response to criticism he has received over his own coverage of the proceedings. His reporting has already drawn confrontation outside the courthouse. Days earlier, a Durk supporter approached Ross and accused him of “doing the police’s job” by covering criminal cases involving rappers.

The dispute is unfolding as prosecutors present their murder-for-hire case against Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks. The government alleges he financed a 2022 plot to kill Quando Rondo in retaliation for Von’s death. Rondo survived the Los Angeles shooting, but his cousin Saviay’a Robinson was killed. Durk has pleaded not guilty, and his defense has rejected prosecutors’ claim that he ordered or financed the attack.

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Dash revisited that exchange while speaking with Us Weekly for a feature marking 25 years since Aaliyah’s death. The singer had finished filming the “Rock the Boat” video and was preparing to leave the Bahamas on Aug. 25, 2001, when Dash says she contacted him about the aircraft. “She texted me saying, ‘I don’t like the plane,’” he recalled. Dash said he warned her against boarding, but Aaliyah told him she needed to complete the trip connected to the video shoot.

Her concern about that particular plane was compounded by what Dash remembers as a broader fear of flying. He told Us that Aaliyah was frightened whenever she traveled by air and that she carried a satin pillow for comfort. According to Dash, she had also told him she intended to finish the video and return home to him.

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Dame Has Consistently Shared Memories Of Aaliyah

Dash has recounted versions of that conversation before. During a 2016 appearance on The Real, he remembered receiving a message from Aaliyah saying she did not like the plane, and he believed things would have unfolded differently had he been in the Bahamas with her. He maintained that he would not have allowed her to board.

The concerns carry a grim weight in light of what investigators later found. The Cessna 402B crashed shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour International Airport, killing Aaliyah and the eight other people aboard. Investigators determined that the aircraft exceeded its maximum takeoff weight and was improperly balanced. Pilot Luis Antonio Morales was also not qualified to operate the aircraft under the required commercial standards and had falsified portions of his flight record.

Aaliyah was 22 when she died. Dash, who was dating her at the time, told Us Weekly that he still considers her his soulmate. His latest comments came as loved ones and fans marked the 25th anniversary of the crash and revisited the final days leading up to a loss that remains closely tied to the making of “Rock the Boat.”

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That takes Wednesday’s performance at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey, and Thursday’s Washington, D.C.-area stop at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, off the immediate schedule. Kehlani said her team is working on a solution for both dates but did not specify whether the shows will be rescheduled. The two concerts are part of the North American leg of The Kehlani World Tour, which has been moving through the East Coast this month.

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Doing Her Best To Get Back On The Road

“Breaks my heart to have to ever do this,” Kehlani continued. “I do everything I’m supposed to to ensure my health stays up to par & it still isn’t guaranteed.” She did not disclose a diagnosis or provide additional details about what doctors found during the hospital visit.

For now, the interruption appears limited to two dates. Kehlani told fans, “We will pick back up in Virginia,” where the tour is scheduled to continue Saturday (August 29) at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront in Richmond.

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NBC DFW reported that prosecutors wasted little time laying out their theory. Dallas County prosecutor Tommy Adams described White as a hired gun who tracked down MO3, whose legal name was Melvin Noble, at the direction of Yella Beezy, born Markies Conway. “There was a hitman on the highway, and that hitman was Kewon White,” Adams told jurors. Defense attorney Myra McIntosh challenged the strength of that theory, arguing that prosecutors are asking the jury to bridge holes in the evidence with inference. White has pleaded not guilty.

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Witnesses Take The Stand

Testimony began with witnesses who were on the highway when the shooting unfolded. Tamatha Hopkins told jurors she was driving behind MO3 when a black vehicle pulled near his car. She initially believed he had blown a tire, but said a man later emerged, armed and wearing a ski mask. Jurors were also shown video captured by a semi-truck that prosecutors say depicts MO3 running as an armed man pursues him.

Other witnesses addressed what happened immediately after the shooting. Dr. Randall Graham, who encountered the scene while driving, testified that he saw an armed man chasing another man before stopping to help MO3. Graham said he performed CPR after finding him badly wounded. Retired Dallas County medical examiner Jeffrey Barnard also testified about MO3’s autopsy, telling jurors that the rapper suffered 13 rifle wounds.

White’s trial is the first opportunity for prosecutors to present their broader theory of the killing to a jury. Authorities accuse Yella Beezy of arranging MO3’s death and allege Brown helped coordinate the attack. All three men have pleaded not guilty. The case has already generated extensive pretrial debates over evidence, including the state’s effort to introduce several Yella Beezy songs as evidence of motive and intent. A judge ultimately allowed three songs to be used at trial.

Judge Chika Anyiam has indicated White’s trial is expected to last roughly two weeks. Testimony remained underway Wednesday (August 26) afternoon as prosecutors continued calling witnesses in their case against him.

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Red covers most of the upper in place of the retail pair’s fir green base, giving the design a bolder, more direct look. A textured grey midsole runs underneath, echoing the same concrete-inspired detailing from the original release. Meanwhile, green still shows up in select spots, including the lining and interior branding, tying the sample back to its counterpart.

The rose theme also reads differently on this version. Instead of saving the floral detail for a final touch on the tongue, this sample puts the rose front and center against the red upper. That shift makes the design feel more literal, leaning fully into the “rose” side of Taylor’s concept.

This pair was shown alongside her retail Air Jordan 3 and her Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2 as part of a wider showcase of her Jumpman releases. There’s no indication this version is headed to retail. But, it still offers a rare look at how the design evolved before eventually landing on its final green colorway.

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Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 3 “Concrete Rose” Alternate

Taylor’s Jordan Brand story started back in 2023 with the Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2 “A Rose From Harlem.” That release set the tone for everything that’s followed since, tying her Harlem roots directly into each design.

“Concrete Rose” continued that theme when it released back in March, pulling its name from Tupac’s poem about beauty growing through hardship. The final shoe leaned into a nice green upper with removable rose vine accents around the collar.

Seeing an earlier red version now makes that final creative direction feel even clearer. Jordan Brand and Taylor clearly worked through multiple concepts before ultimately settling on green as the more symbolic choice.

With Taylor’s Jordan output continuing to expand, this kind of behind-the-scenes look adds real depth to a partnership built entirely on personal storytelling and lived experience.

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As a result of his opinionated nature, White is constantly being invited for sit-down interviews. Furthermore, he enjoys putting the camera on in his car and speaking to his fans directly.

One of the biggest stories right now is Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial. Today marks the third day of the trial, and it has been a hectic affair thus far. Snitching allegations have run amok, although it is clear that some commentators have an agenda.

When it comes to White, he has opted to keep his commentary direct. While speaking in the front seat of his car, White warned Durk that he is staring down a 15- to 20-year sentence.

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Charleston White Predicts Lil Durk’s Sentence

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White then went on to say that Durk is going to be his age by the time he gets out of prison. Subsequently, he suggested that the rapper try out some “Just For Men,” as that will be the only way for him to keep the grey hairs away.

In actuality, Durk is staring down a life sentence if convicted. He currently has a legal team consisting of Brian Steel and Drew Findling, who are known as powerhouse defense lawyers, especially in the realm of hip-hop.

The trial will continue on Thursday in Los Angeles. The scene outside the trial has been quite something, as Durk has been met with dozens of supporters, including G Herbo, Rico Recklezz, Doodie Lo, and many others.

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The shoe pulls from a genuinely obscure corner of Nike’s archive. It closely follows the Air Max 2000, an experimental runner from Nike’s early-2000s Alpha Project era. Naming across that lineup got messy back then, with models like the Air Max 2000, Air Max 2001, and Air Ecstasy Plus all sharing similar Tuned Air setups and horizontal TPU overlays.

Supreme’s version keeps that layered, technical look fully intact. Quilted mesh runs across the upper, joined by reflective detailing throughout. Oversized “SUPREME” branding gets worked directly into the heel’s TPU structure, replacing the model’s original horizontal striping with bold text instead.

Three colorways are dropping at once. Black, white and university blue, and a red, grey, and yellow pair completes out the lineup. Full-length Air Max cushioning stays intact underneath each build, keeping the shoe true to its running roots.

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Supreme Nike Air Max 2001 Air Ecstasy

Supreme has built a reputation for finding Nike models most people forgot even existed. Past projects have touched everything from Air Darwins to Barkleys and Air Force 1s, but this one goes deeper than usual.

The Alpha Project era produced some of Nike’s most technical, least remembered running silhouettes. Confusing naming across the lineup didn’t help either, burying models like this one under decades of collector mix-ups.

For longtime Nike heads, that history adds real weight to this release. For everyone else, the shoe essentially arrives feeling brand new, despite being pulled from a runner built 25 years ago.

With Supreme continuing to dig through Nike’s back catalog, “Air Ecstasy” adds another unexpected chapter to a partnership that’s rarely predictable. It’s also a reminder that runners are having a vintage comeback of sorts. Expect more of these archive-driven collabs to follow as brands keep tappinginto that same early-2000s vibe.

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Additionally, Rockstar Games made its way to the cover of DAZED magazine. GTA 6 protagonists Lucia and Jason can be seen on the magazine’s front cover, posing as if it is a real photoshoot.

This was paired with an interview in which Rockstar Games offered some major details about the game. For instance, the weight and muscle mechanics from San Andreas are making a return. Moreover, NPCs throughout Vice City are expected to be more responsive to your actions.

If you’re unaware, Vice City is a fictionalized version of Miami. As we reported, there is expected to be a radio station called Dirty South Classics, which will pay homage to the Southern rap of the 90s and early 2000s. Meanwhile, a contemporary rap station is expected as well. Rockstar offered some insight into its soundtrack, revealing that songs from Kodak Black and Sexyy Red will be in the game.

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GTA 6 Is Dropping In Three Months

“We love Miami music, particularly Miami bass, going through to more recent Miami artists like Kodak Black and Sexyy Red,” Rockstar explained. It should be noted that Sexyy Red is not a Miami artist. She is from St. Louis, Missouri.

In the leaks, the Sexyy Red song we heard was “Pound Town.” As for Kodak Black, it is currently unknown which song will be used. Elsewhere in the leaks, we heard “Wanderlust” by The Weeknd, which just goes to show Rockstar Games knows what they’re doing.

Let us know if you are excited for GTA 6 in the comments below.

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For instance, Beyoncé did a cover of Parton’s iconic hit “Jolene.” Furthermore, she had a “Dolly P” interlude, while the introduction to “Tyrant” included the legendary singer’s voice.

On Tuesday, it was sadly announced that Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. This subsequently led to numerous tributes as Parton’s impact on music and pop culture was immense.

Beyoncé was one of many artists to pay tribute. On her website, the Cowboy Carter songstress explained just how important Parton was to her and the world as a whole.

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Beyoncé’s Touching Tribute To Dolly Parton

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“Dolly, you were the barometer,” Beyoncé wrote. “The north star. Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious. You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself. I am grateful for your art, your heart, your generosity, your humor, your entrepreneurship. I’m honored that I had the privilege to work with you. Thank you for your profound impact on the world. You are an angel who has made this world a happier place because of your joyful art. You are truly one of one. Rest peacefully.”

Dolly Parton is one of those people who transcended music. She was a pop culture icon through and through, and her passing has saddened millions of people.

These tributes just go to show that Parton was exceptionally revered by her peers. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who had a negative thing to say about her.

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The forensic evidence in the case supports the prosecution’s theory that there was a single shooter in the Cadillac that fired multiple rounds at the BMW that Tupac and Suge Knight drove in. Moreover, they said that the shell casing resembled those of a .40-caliber Glock.

Ultimately, this pushes the prosecution’s theory further into a space that backs their narrative. Keefe D isn’t charged with pulling the trigger. He’s currently facing a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further, or assist a criminal gang. The prosecution believes that he masterminded and orchestrated the attack on Tupac and Suge Knight after they assaulted his nephew, Orlando Anderson.

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Former Gang Detective Testifies In Tupac Trial

Robert Ladd, a former Compton police officer, also testified this week, describing Keefe D’s alleged role in the South Side Compton Crips. Ladd said that Keefe D acted as a gang leader whose authority determined whether younger members of the gang could act. Specifically, Ladd said Keefe D was a “shot caller” and that the younger gang members would not have fired at Tupac without his authorization. 

The trial will undoubtedly have more testimonies that help paint a clearer picture of what happened the night Tupac was gunned down in Las Vegas in 1996. We will keep you posted on any further updates on the trial. 

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