Moments ago, Keefe D was officially sentenced for his role in Tupac’s murder. Davis is going to prison for 40 years to life. He was sentenced to 20 years to life for the first-degree murder charge. Subsequently, he received 20 years to life for the deadly weapon enhancement. These sentences are to run consecutively, which means Keefe D is facing a total of 40 years to life in prison.

Judge Carli Kierny made it clear that this sentencing was 30 years in the making, and that the court was not going to go easy on him. She also noted that Keefe D had already served upwards of 731 days. However, given his age and the length of the sentence, this won’t have much bearing on him getting out of prison any sooner.

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Keefe D Sentenced For Tupac Murder

Prior to the sentencing, Keefe D and his attorney made it clear that they will be looking to appeal the conviction. This will take place at a later date. For now, the conviction still stands, and Keefe D’s official sentence begins now.

Moments before the sentencing, Tupac’s family delivered impact statements. Sekyiwa Shakur was visibly emotional as she explained how much her brother meant to her. Maurice “Mopreme” Shakur, the stepbrother of Tupac, also gave a statement in which he asked for the maximum sentence.

This remains a developing story.

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In fact, some of the hate towards Quavo and Pharrell has been immense. Some may argue that it is disproportionate to the quality of the album. Yet another example of the internet being a brutal place when they could always just stay quiet.

After all, it’s not like all of the people hating have listened to the album. QROMELIFE sold 13K units in the first week and fell outside the Top 100 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

With all of that being said, DJ Akademiks is feeling a bit confused by the hate against Quavo. In fact, during a recent livestream, Akademiks suggested that this is some sort of paid hate campaign.

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DJ Akademiks Is Skeptical

“Is this some genuine sh*t or is it just… you know?” Akademiks asked. It’s a good question, although it ignores the fact that the internet loves to pile on people during their worst moments.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that the internet is going so hard at Quavo right now. The same goes for Pharrell. Fans are already skeptical of this stage of Pharrell’s career. Meanwhile, Quavo’s solo career hasn’t been what fans were hoping for.

Add up all of these factors, and you get the perfect conditions for this kind of hate train. It is unfortunate, but that is just how the internet functions. It’s always been like that, and it won’t change anytime soon.

Let us know how you felt about Quavo’s album in the comments below.

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Just yesterday, it was reported that Diddy was transported to the hospital after sustaining a head injury. The cause of the injury remains unknown. However, the music mogul was eventually sent back to FCI Fort Dix.

Now, a new report from TMZ suggests Diddy has been written up more than original reports have let on. A union secretary at the Bureau of Prisons named Jose Rojas claims to have Diddy’s entire disciplinary record.

Rojas claims Diddy has been written up for fighting three separate times. The first was on July 31, the second on September 30, and the last one on October 1. Furthermore, he has been hit with phone violations, although these are minor infractions in comparison.

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Diddy Written Up For Three Fights

As Rojas alleged to TMZ, Diddy has lost 400 days’ worth of commissary privileges. Furthermore, he lost out on 41 days of good time credit. These credits can help you get released early. Therefore, you have one of the reasons why Diddy’s release date got delayed.

Diddy’s reps have not responded to Rojas’ claims at this time. However, TMZ appears steadfast in their reporting and the documents that were obtained in the process.

At this time, Diddy is expected to be released from prison in March of 2028. This date is still subject to change. After all, Diddy’s release date has already been shifted nine separate time already.

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The rapper maintained an unwavering confidence in his output, whether as Lil Boosie or Boosie Badazz. “It don’t matter,” he declared. “I got two Hall of Fames, real talk. Just like Kobe [Bryant], I’m No. 8 and No. 24… I started in ‘98, it’s ‘26, mane.”

That’s when someone started bringing up potential match-ups, with one person mentioning Lil Wayne. Wayne’s catalog is truthfully unrivaled. It would be hard to find any artist who can go song-for-song against him. However, Boosie welcomed the competition, stating, “Bring him on.”

“You go get Wayne. I’m gonna stand up like a mothaf*cking champ,” he added.

It should be clear that there aren’t any issues between the two rappers. But Boosie has evidently been hoping to go against anyone in a Verzuz battle.

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Boosie Wants A Worthy Opponent For Verzuz

What’s interesting is that he hasn’t always shown an interest in participating in the live-format series. Boosie once confirmed that he was approached to do a Verzuz against Trick Daddy, who turned down the opportunity due to their friendship. The Louisiana artist basically said that he’s not focused on battling people because his music is focused on his own personal experiences.

Most recently, he had a bit of a back-and-forth with Hot Boy Turk, who challenged Boosie and said that he stole his persona–Boosie faded included. However, he swiftly dismissed him and his catalog. Check out the clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below.

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Release Date: October 12, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from 200

You don’t wanna know what I wear, something she ain’t ever have before
Woke up on my coma, I was lookin’ for the antidote
Told her, “Leave me, seat back”, playin’ with her camel toe
When the drug season comes, we the ones who have them dope

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You can find it at 7007 Romaine Street in Los Angeles. It is open daily from noon to 7 PM Pacific, and entry is reportedly free.

The shop opened on October 12th and it looks like the current plan is to close on the 22nd. Either way, fans have about two weeks to stop by. Overall, the focus is on clothing. Photos show black varsity jackets with a Yankees logo on the chest. A Reasonable Doubt design sits across the back, and album titles run down the sleeves.

There are also JAY-Z30 T-shirts, a blue shirt covered in his aliases, and a black Los Angeles cap. A large wall carries the slogan “’96 & Forever.”

The Yankees jackets come from a Mitchell & Ness collaboration. It first launched around his Yankee Stadium shows in July. Now the pieces are making their way west.

Of course, the pop-up is also a warm-up for the main event. JAY-Z plays SoFi Stadium on October 23rd and 24th, with both shows starting at 8 PM.

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Jay-Z’s Los Angeles Popup

This is a big return for Los Angeles. The SoFi shows are JAY-Z’s first solo concerts in the city in eight years. The second night was added after fans demanded more.

The anniversary run has already been huge. In July, he played 3 nights at Yankee Stadium, honoring Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and a final night called “Extra Innings.”

New York also had its own pop-ups in June, so the Los Angeles shop continues a familiar plan. Merch and live shows are working together to keep the anniversary going all year.

The clothing fits the moment as well with varsity jackets and baseball jerseys having been big in streetwear for years. This rap classic on the back gives them a nice story. Overall, it’s going to be a great event over the next week or so.

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During the premiere for Street Fighter, 50 Cent revealed that Eminem was, in fact, supposed to be on the soundtrack. However, the legendary rapper had other plans.

Fif let it slip that Eminem abandoned the collaborations because he wanted to focus on his upcoming album. This information was known to the public, and 50 Cent gave a little smirk when he let it slip. Clearly, he knew that this was privileged information that he was unveiling.

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When is Eminem Dropping His Next Album?

At this time, a release date for the new Eminem album has not been revealed. It has been two years since the release of The Death of Slim Shady. Em himself has yet to confirm or deny 50 Cent’s revelation. We imagine he will do so when he is ready.

It is an announcement that comes at an interesting time for Em. He has been catching major heat as of late for his upcoming collaboration with Kid Rock. The MAGA artist and Em don’t see eye-to-eye politically, but Em is giving him a verse anyway. Some feel betrayed by this, especially in the midst of a polarizing political environment.

Whatever the case may be, a new Eminem album is an exciting prospect. Let us know if you are excited in the comments below.

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Per All Hip Hop, Mathis explained how he believes race played a role in Diddy’s punishment for alleged perks behind bars during an interview with The Art Of Dialogue. While initially joking about how Diddy made a “mafia play” from behind bars, alluding to the famous scene from Goodfellas, he said Diddy essentially paid people to be his staff behind bars, which isn’t a new concept.

Mathis explained that a lot of inmates pay upwards of $2,000 to have a guard sell them a cell phone in prison. “In that sense, he’s doing what they do. Those who can do, do. But what we got to understand: we can’t do what white folks do. That’s the mistake we make,” he said. “We think we’re gonna be treated just like they are.”

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Judge Mathis Speaks On Diddy

He pointed to Harvey Weinstein and Martha Stewart as examples who’ve also had access to certain perks in prison without punitive measures. However, Mathis also explained how celebrities in the feds are treated better than those in certain state prisons where the wealthy are essentially extorted. 

“[Diddy] is just doing what the white folks do but he’s not white,” Mathis added. “When he sued the record label and the liquor company, and made it a racial issue, I believe that was part of the attack against him. Or a lot of the power there because some of those incidents, with Cassie and others… they had been years earlier. But coincidentally, when he sued those cats, boom. But we can’t do what they do.” 

Mathis pointed out how someone like Trump can speak freely as the president, whereas a Black person holding the same position would be held to an entirely different standard. Check the video above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

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Release Date: October 9, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from What U Like

Why you mad at me? (Why they mad?)
Thank the fans, eighty mill
This sh*t attached to me (Attached to me)
And when you talk about that h*e, stop taggin’ me (B*tch)

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Shianne Brown will be the director of the documentary. Meanwhile, Passion Docs will produce alongside executive producers Kari Lia and Hamish Fergusson.

This new documentary is set to showcase the dysfunction of the trial and the miscarriage of justice at certain points. It promises to be the most comprehensive documentation of exactly what was going on behind the scenes.

“Major feature documentary covering the extraordinary rise and trial of Jeffery Williams, aka Young Thug, and his band of brothers from the streets of Atlanta,” the description reads. “Prosecutors set out to prove that he and his music label were actually a criminal street gang. High drama meets farce in this incredible story where a city and even rap itself are on trial.”

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When is “Young Thug On Trial” Dropping

There is currently no official release date for the documentary. However, it was revealed that the documentary will be coming at some point in 2027. Needless to say, you won’t have to wait too long to watch it.

Netflix has never shied away from hip-hop documentaries. Back in 2022, they dropped off the Kanye West three-part series. Meanwhile, we also got 50 Cent’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning documentary.

Will you be watching Young Thug On Trial? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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