The courthouse sighting was not entirely without precedent between the two artists. MGK joined Durk during an October 2023 Amazon Music Live performance in Los Angeles, playing guitar while Durk performed “The Voice.” We covered the appearance at the time, which came during a set that also featured Durk revisiting material associated with King Von.

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The Case Against Lil Durk Begins

MGK’s visit also coincided with a major day in Durk’s case. Opening statements began Monday after a jury was selected last week. Prosecutors told jurors that Durk helped set a plan in motion to kill Quando Rondo in retaliation for King Von’s 2020 death. Durk’s defense denied that he had any involvement and argued that the government’s case relies heavily on co-defendant Kavon “Cuz” Grant, who pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.

Federal prosecutors allege members and associates of Only The Family traveled from Chicago to Los Angeles in August 2022 to target Quando. Gunmen opened fire on his vehicle near the Beverly Center, killing his cousin Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson. Quando survived. Authorities accuse Durk of financing the alleged plot, an accusation he has denied.

The trial is expected to last several weeks. Durk has pleaded not guilty and faces life in federal prison if convicted on the most serious counts. MGK has not yet publicly explained why he attended Monday’s proceedings.

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“Already talking to another woman about me and what we’re going through… smh,” Serayah wrote over the clip. Before playing the recording, she had directly called Joey out in another Instagram Story and said he “needs to be shown for exactly who he is.” She accused him of proposing to her and asking her to reorganize her life around their relationship while repeatedly being unfaithful. Serayah later removed the posts and wrote, “Post and delete. If you saw you saw.”

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A Lengthy Statement About Their Breakup

The recording gave her public statement a different weight. Serayah had already announced that she was ending both the relationship and engagement because of what she described as “repeated infidelity.” The video shifted the focus from a general cheating allegation to what she says she discovered happening outside her presence. TMZ subsequently reported that the conversation occurred within the past week and that Serayah believes Joey and the unidentified woman had been involved with each other behind her back. Those claims have not been confirmed.

Further, their split comes after a period during which the couple had been building a family together. Serayah and Joey began dating in 2023 after first meeting through mutual friends in 2021. They welcomed a son in 2025 and became engaged that summer. In an interview before their child was born, Joey discussed leaving polyamory behind and choosing monogamy as his relationship with Serayah became more serious.

Serayah had also spoken warmly about their relationship after becoming a mother. Two months postpartum, she praised Joey for supporting her and called him a good man as she revealed her engagement ring. Her new statement presents a much different account of what she says was happening privately during that same relationship. She alleged that the infidelity extended into some of the most significant periods of her life. Moreover, she said their son remains her priority and that she wants to protect his privacy and his relationship with both parents. Joey has not publicly responded to her cheating allegations or the conversation she posted.

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According to AllHipHop, the settlement calls for two $12,500 payments. One will be treated as wages, while the second covers the remaining claims resolved through the agreement. Busta, whose legal name is Trevor Smith Jr., signed the deal alongside Starbus LLC and Conglomerate Entertainment. Neither side is admitting wrongdoing. Once the payment is completed, Gables must permanently dismiss his case and relinquish the claims he brought against his former employer.

Initially, Gables sought roughly $6 million after accusing Busta of unpaid wages and abusive treatment during his brief employment. Gables said he worked as the rapper’s personal assistant from summer 2024 until January 2025, often putting in 15- to 18-hour days while earning a flat $200 daily rate. His federal complaint alleged that he was not properly compensated for overtime.

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Allegations Of Violence

Moreover, Gables’s lawsuit also centered on an alleged January 10, 2025 confrontation in Brooklyn. Gables claimed Busta punched him after an argument involving work duties and his cellphone. He said he sought medical treatment afterward and reported the encounter to police. Busta reportedly later turned himself in and received a desk appearance ticket for misdemeanor assault, attempted assault and harassment. He has consistently denied Gables’ allegations, calling them fabricated by a former employee angry about losing his job.

Busta eventually took legal action of his own. His countersuit accused Gables of spreading false claims that damaged his reputation and cost him business opportunities. Busta maintained that his former assistant knew the accusations were false or acted recklessly in making them public. The two sides reached a settlement through mediation earlier this year, but the financial terms were not disclosed until the newer filing.

The agreement also requires Gables to return private work materials connected to his employment. Court approval remains the final step for the wages. If the judge signs off and the payments are made, both sides can dismiss their claims without a trial to decide whose allegations were true.

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Dark grey suede covers most of the upper, giving the shoe a muted, textured base. Black takes over the midsole and mesh panels, keeping things restrained through most of the build. Teal hits the SoleFly wing logo, lacelock, and shark tooth midsole detailing, adding the pair’s clearest pop of color.

A gum-toned outsole rounds things out underneath, adding some warmth against all that grey and black. It’s a subtle touch that keeps the shoe from feeling too flat or one note.

This marks SoleFly’s first-ever Air Jordan 5 collaboration. The Miami boutique has built a steady run with Jordan Brand over the years, previously touching the Air Jordan 3, 8, and 12. Given how consistent that partnership has become, expectations are already high heading into this release.

The style code is listed as IU0734-001. Limited quantities and SoleFly’s usual boutique-driven rollout suggest this one won’t be an easy cop. Fans should prepare for a competitive release once the drop dates actually arrive.

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SoleFly x Air Jordan 5

SoleFly’s connection to Jordan Brand is stronger than most. The shop was founded by Michael Jordan’s brother-in-law, giving it a level of access few other boutiques can claim.

That relationship has also led to a steady run of collaborations dating back several years. Past projects have leaned into Miami’s local identity, pulling from college sports, city culture, and South Florida flavor throughout each release.

This Air Jordan 5 continues that same approach, even as full design details are still coming into focus. Early looks suggest a more restrained, grey based build compared to some of SoleFly’s louder past efforts.

Overall with SoleFly’s track record and the Air Jordan 5’s own strong year already in motion, this collaboration adds another highly anticipated release to Jordan Brand’s fall lineup.

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Durk is currently facing life in prison. He has a legal team that includes Drew Findling and Brian Steel, who are both known for winning high-profile rap-related cases.

The prosecution began the day by presenting its opening arguments. It was here that they painted a picture of revenge. They pointed the finger at Lil Durk, alleging that he was the mastermind behind the murder-for-hire plot.

Furthermore, the state revealed that OTF Jam, Kavon Grant (OTF Vonni), and Keith Jones (Flacka) would be cooperating witnesses for the prosecution. It was communicated that all three have already pleaded guilty and will be testifying sometime soon.

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Lil Durk Trial Begins

According to court reporter @youvegtMEL, Lil Durk’s defense responded to the prosecution’s opening arguments with some accusations of their own. They put the blame solely on OTF Vonni. The defense says Vonni was present for King Von’s death. They even say Von told him, “Why did you let me get shot? Why don’t you do something?”

The defense went on to note Vonni’s alleged presence during the attempt on Quando Rondo’s life in May of 2021, and the aforementioned murder of Lul Pab in 2022.

So far, four witnesses have taken the stand, including a custodian of records for the 911 call, an LAPD detective, a patrol officer, and the medical examiner. At the time of writing this, court proceedings are set to resume following a quick recess for lunch.

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The YouTuber is currently covering the trial and has been giving fans updates after every single session. However, one Lil Durk supporter didn’t appreciate Trap Lore Ross’ journalism. So much so that he accused him of doing the police’s work for them.

“Nah, bro, you be doing the police’s job,” the fan said. “Hell no, bro. That n***a be doing police work. You got to stop talking about people’s murder trials like that. That s**t f**ed up. Free Smurk. Aye, you say that, at least? […] I’m not committing no crime, I’m just saying. Taking a picture, you know what he be on. Just say Free Smurk, bro.”

Creators like Trap Lore Ross, Vlad TV, and even DJ Akademiks have been hit with these accusations in the past. That they are somehow affiliated with the Feds and that they are helping rappers get convicted.

Trap Lore Ross took to his platform recently, where he talked about the confrontation and what he thought about it. Simply put, Ross believes it’s a bad look for Durk fans. He also feels as though he is being intimidated into not doing his job.

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Trap Lore Ross Gives His Take

“All of these people that are trying to meddle in what I’m doing, you’re making things worse for Lil Durk,” Trap Lore Ross said.

The Lil Durk trial has officially started in Los Angeles following the jury selection process. Throughout today, we have heard opening arguments from both the prosecution and the defense.

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However, despite the hard work, there has been this underlying sense that Drake might not be done. That he could end up releasing another album closer to the end of the year.

This would be massive, all things considered. Drake has reclaimed his throne as the biggest rapper in the world, and fans would love to get even more new music from him.

Last week, Drake posted a CD case that said “FEAR OF MISSING OUT,” and this immediately led to speculation that this was the name of his next album. Fans began crafting theories online, including one young kid named Ollie, who was eager to proclaim Drake as the GOAT. Ollie also speculated that the new album is coming soon, and wouldn’t you know it, Drake liked the video.

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Is “FOMO” A Drake Album?

Drake loves doing this kind of thing on social media. He has no qualms about stirring the pot and forcing his fans into various theories. Now that this “FOMO” post is out in the ether, speculation is running rampant, and he loves every second of it.

Whether or not Drake is actually going to deliver a new album before the end of the year remains to be seen. It’s possible, but he’s already dropped over 40 songs’ worth of material this year. It’s hard to imagine another quality album arriving before the end of 2026.

If Drake does drop, we will be here to document it.

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A light purple shade takes over almost the entire shoe, running across the suede upper, laces, and sole unit. It’s a rare all-purple treatment for the shoe, it leans fully into a single tone instead of the usual multi-panel breakup. Small multi-color hits are expected to show up in select spots, though full details haven’t been confirmed yet.

These images are still early mockups rather than official Nike/retailr shots. Jordan Brand hasn’t confirmed the release, so certain elements like colors or even sizing could change before launch. The style code is listed as CK9246-500.

Also, since this pair falls under women’s exclusive sizing, it’s currently unclear how far the range will extend for men interested in a pair. Nike’s general sizing guide points buyers to size up about 1.5 from their usual men’s size when shopping women’s exclusive.

Given how popular past Air Jordan 3 colorways have been, demand should be high regardless of how sizing ends up playing out. Expect release through SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers once the release window gets closer.

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Air Jordan 3 “Purple Haze”

The Air Jordan 3 first released back in 1988, marking Tinker Hatfield’s first design for Michael Jordan. That milestone puts its 40th anniversary right around the corner in 2028.

Jordan Brand appears to be building toward that celebration early. Reports point to a mix of heritage colorways like “White Cement” and the “Khaki” 3 throughout 2027.

“Purple Haze” fits into that same buildup, offering something fresh rather than leaning on the model’s classic color stories. It’s a simple, monotone approach that stands apart from the busier patterns usually associated with the silhouette.

With more colorways expected throughout the year, the Air Jordan 3 looks set for a packed run heading into its biggest anniversary yet. Fans should expect steady updates as Jordan Brand continues rolling out its 2027 calendar.

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In the midst of the breakup, the Diddy case happened, and Yung Miami felt the second-hand scrutiny. This subsequently led to more questions about her career. However, in 2026, Miami has largely quieted the haters with the release of “Spend Dat.” This song has been climbing up the charts and has been declared one of hip-hop’s songs of the Summer.

Now, she is gearing up to drop her album before the year is over, and in an interview with Billboard, she offered a warning to the doubters.

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Yung Miami Caught A Hit With “Spend Dat”

“I wanted to go back to my roots and what inspires me about being from Miami; the culture and the music and the environment shaped me to be who I am today,” Yung Miami said. “This album is about everything I’ve been through and pulling myself out of survival mode to get back to a space to create. I’m definitely going there, but also having fun. I surprise myself whenever I listen to it; I cry, I dance, I’m actually gagging myself. I really created an album! People are about to eat their words.”

“People are about to eat their words,” is a strong statement. It just speaks to the frustrations Yung Miami has gone through over the past few years. People have had a lot to say about her, yet she is still kicking and thriving.

While recapturing the success of “Spend Dat” may prove difficult, it remains clear that Yung Miami is completely up to the task.

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It is easy to see why Drizzy would respect Langley. After all, she has one of the biggest songs in the world right now with “Choosin Texas.” Overall, this song has been a mainstay atop the Billboard charts, and even Drake’s biggest ICEMAN hits couldn’t topple it for longer than just a couple of weeks.

Over the weekend, the megastar continued to show love to Langley by appearing at her show in Arkansas. He appeared to be very excited about her show and was singing all of the big hits.

Now, a new photo has emerged of the pair. Drake got to meet Langley backstage, and both artists had big smiles on their faces. Clearly, there is a lot of mutual respect here.

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Drake x Ella Langley

One has to wonder whether or not this means a collaboration is on the horizon. Drake has been expanding his roots in Houston, Texas, which suggests there could be some country hits coming. Langley is one of those artists who would certainly deliver Drake a massive pop moment.

There were rumblings a while back that Drake was interested in a collaboration with Morgan Wallen. However, that never came to pass. At this time, it remains to be seen whether or not Wallen is still in the mix when it comes to Drake’s shortlist of potential collaborators.

As for Langley, she has become a superstar, and a Drake co-sign is just further proof of where her chart dominance has taken her.

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