No Jumper caught an NBC News report on this update on Instagram, which reveals the make-up of the jury. The court reportedly selected six men and ten women as jurors in the Las Vegas trial. No other information on the jurors has emerged at press time. Also, the court expects opening statements in the case to begin on Monday, August 17.

Keefe D pleaded not guilty to Tupac’s murder. Prosecutors accused him of ordering the hit on the hip-hop legend and providing the weapon used to murder him.

Now, these 16 jurors will parse through the evidence in the case, hear both sides’ arguments, and determine whether or not prosecutors can prove beyond reasonable doubt that Davis was responsible for the murder. Given how complex the case has been so far, folks don’t expect an easy process in either direction.

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Keefe D’s Tupac Allegations

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Recently, Keefe D accused another man of Tupac’s murder. He claimed his previous admissions to the crime and his involvement are all profit-seeking fabrications, instead pointing the finger to Reggie Wright Jr., Death Row Records’ former security chief.

Wright Jr. denied the allegations against him, arguing he and Davis were not as close as his allegations suggest. There are also many other theories about ‘Pac’s murder, and it’s unclear if they will become relevant in Davis’ trial.

Elsewhere, Keefe D’s previous statements about the Tupac murder will become evidence in this trial, despite his defense team’s efforts. Jurors will have to evaluate the statements in memoirs, police interviews, and more and see if they line up with physical evidence against Davis.

With jury selection now reportedly complete, this case will finally move forward after three decades. But there are still a lot of questions around evidence and prosecutors’ arguments. We will see if Keefe D’s previous statements on the Tupac murder will compel the jury.

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“I’m just happy that I can be here, that I’m not dead, I’m not in jail, healthy and of sound mind,” he said at the courthouse. “And I can come here and witness and observe, not only what’s going to be historic, but a culmination of 30 years of my family dealing with grief and anger, depression, sadness.”

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Tupac’s Cousin Speaks

Lesane explained that the family also had to deal with the various controversies, conspiracy theories, and statements that surrounded ‘Pac’s death throughout the years. 

“Keefe D didn’t come on my radar until I saw him constantly running his mouth on TV, you know? And what he was saying was really, really bothering me because he was admitting his role in my cousin’s murder. But not only was he admitting it, but he seemed like he was bragging about it, like he was proud of his role in my cousin’s murder. And that to me was similar to having or being burdened with a 500-pound gorilla on my back every time I saw him talk about his role in my cousin’s murder because number one, I couldn’t do anything about it. And number 2, it was the greatest form of disrespect and dishonor, you know, that I had ever seen before in my life.”

Despite his grievances toward Keefe D, Lesane explained that he still feels bad that a 63-year-old man is facing a triple life sentence. “I feel bad more so for his family, for his children, and for his wife. Not too much for him because he dug that grave for himself,” Lesane added. Check the clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

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DJ Akademiks caught the apparent livestream clip on Instagram. In the footage, you can see Akira jogged towards the pool before he lightly kicked her as she was about to jump. The California MC then did the same to her son.

In another clip, a police officer asked Nevaeh if she was kicked that day. She said she wasn’t kicked in her stomach, and it didn’t seem like she was taking it super seriously. Or at least, not enough to pursue anything concrete. In his caption, Akademiks theorized a fan may have “snitched” and called police after seeing the “joke.”

It seems like nothing will come of this situation, although the couple could speak out about it in the future. Elsewhere, though, they have many other matters to address.

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Where Does Blueface Stream?

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Fans usually find the most recent drama updates on Blue’s Kick page, where he livestreams often. In fact, Blueface’s streaming earnings are astounding, and it goes to show how much he still drives engagement around his name.

One big narrative around him these days is Nevaeh Akira’s beef with Chrisean Rock, which arrived as Rock and Blue seemed to reconcile. Nevaeh called her a “baby disabler” during a stream with the father of her unborn child.

We will see how these gossip dynamics continue to play out ahead of Nevaeh’s childbirth. Given all the controversy and debate around Chrisean Jr., fans expect nothing less of another parenthood era.

But in all seriousness, hopefully these relationships evolve into more amicable dynamics in the future. If not, moments like this pool kick will only get these folks in more trouble. Even if they’re in on a “joke,” much of social media isn’t.

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for I Can’t Do No Wrong

1. Far From Average
2. Hussle Like Nipsey
3. Free Sig
4. Derek Fisher ft. C Glizzy
5. Locked In
6. Benji’s
7. Gatekeep ft. JaYy Wick
8. Fuck The Law
9. Woo Lady
10. Obstacles
11. Private
12. Emo
13. Seoul
14. Fast Life
15. In God’s Hands
16. Heartbroken
17. Forever

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As caught by Brey tha Barbie on Twitter, Budden announced a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) to talk about the new podcast’s first episode and fans’ takes on it. In a video, he expressed appreciation for fans’ feedback and constructive criticisms, highlighting why he finds this part of the journey so special despite fans’ harsh takes.

“I appreciate the feedback and all constructive criticism,” Joe expressed. “We want a new podcast for a new or old audience, as long as there is an audience. As long as we’re evoking some type of emotion in you, I feel like it’s a job well-done. For me, I think it’s something you’ll continue to see me get better at. There’s something fun and fresh about starting a new show. And one of the best things about a new show, for me and fans alike, is you’re there for the maturation process of that show. You’re there when they make small adjustments or subtle changes, whether it be to audio or your visual. And you get to kind of come up together. So, I think that’s fly. I think I’ll get better in my delivery and my execution. I think, as the show goes on, you’ll see a lot more of my personality. When I watched it back, I had the same critiques. So, shoutout to you for having expert criticism. Thank you for that.”

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Joe Budden’s New Podcast

Joe Budden’s Crime In America only has one episode at press time. But fans still expressed disappointment in this offering, whether it was because of Budden’s delivery or the overall presentation and subject matter of the show. As Joe highlighted, there will probably be a lot of changes in the future to address these criticisms, and he seems grateful for fans’ honesty here.

Elsewhere, Joe Budden will still dish out hip-hop hot takes, so don’t fret about missing any of that. For someone as established in his realm for so long, it’s curious to see these risks more as challenges than mistakes.

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: FLO STATE

Quotable Lyrics from Too Bo$$y

A lot of cash, I buy her Chanel bags (Bitch)
Whatever I want, he grabs (Money), I don’t even have to ask
Lil’ Chocolate Bitch, I’m bad (Huh?), I’m poppin it, you know that (Mwah)
My confidence don’t lag, no time for this broke ass

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However, Roc Nation denied that an album was completed after Ray Daniels said that Hov is looking for someone to partner with before releasing the project. Even so, Daniels is now doubling down on the rumors he’s heard.

“I used to work at Roc Nation for three years. I know most of the employees on the label side. They my friends and everything. I didn’t get this information from none of them. I got this information from somebody that, honestly, the way they told me, it’s like they wanted me to say it,” he said. “I said it like a fan.”

Daniels said that he emphasized the “might” when he presented the information because his source said, “the album done but you might not get it unless he finds a partner.”

 “To me, it was like, you better hype that sh*t up for him,” he said, adding that he felt this could help accelerate the process and the demand for the project. More importantly, he felt that the fact Roc Nation even responded to him indicated that he wasn’t wrong in the first place. 

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Ray Daniels Stands On Business

Daniels said that he’s standing ten toes on that statement since his own source has since told him that the album is actually complete. 

“I know more about what’s happening from my channels than the person that runs the digital page for Roc Nation,” he said. “[They do] what they’re told. ‘Say it’s this’ and they’ll say it.”

Hopefully, Ray Daniels proves Roc Nation wrong and we get a new album by the end of the year. Check the clip out below. 

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Release Date: August 12, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist of The Fix 2

1. ALL I KNOW
2. 716 TO 585 (feat. Lo Profile)
3. WASUP WIT DAT?
4. 10 G’S (feat. Sule)
5. THE STAIRCASE
6. CRYSTAL (with Fuego Base)
7. WE FROM UPSTATE (feat. The Hoodies)
8. THE FORMULA (with Benny The Butcher and Che Noir)
9. THE UNDERDOG
10. WHAT WE DOIN (feat. Estee Nack)
11. SHOW OFF

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Ak shared a video from Trap Lore Ross outside a recent hearing’s courthouse sharing the alleged news update. The phone reportedly stems from a home invasion incident the rapper suffered in 2021. Police allegedly had probable cause to seize his phone for investigation purposes, possibly due to him firing shots in the air during the incident.

Ross claimed the Georgia Bureau of Investigation tried to access the phone, but couldn’t get everything on the device due to lock features. Durk and his legal team argued the phone’s five-year detention means it shouldn’t enter as evidence due to how authorities allegedly gathered it improperly.

The judge reportedly sided with the prosecution, but left the door open when it comes to the phone’s information that authorities were not able to find. This would reportedly require another deliberation and ruling to admit as evidence. According to Trap Lore Ross, the contents on the phone is “damning” concerning alleged targeting and tracking regarding Lul Timm, screenshots of Quando Rondo’s concert posters within a few days of a shooting, and more.

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How Much Time Is Lil Durk Facing?

If convicted, Lil Durk could face a maximum sentence of life in prison over these federal murder-for-hire charges. He pleaded not guilty to the allegations against him.

This is the latest in Lil Durk’s evidence saga, as prosecutors and defense lawyers have also clashed over admitting music, videos, and other material as evidence in the trial. So far, things have not been promising for The Voice’s team, as the judge approved of the song “Pissed Me Off” becoming evidence.

Elsewhere, Durk’s legal team is fighting for expression. Prosecutors recommended a gag order, which the defense believes would unfairly silence their arguments. Soon enough, all of these updates will manifest into the trial’s inception on Thursday, August 20.

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For those unaware, Dillinger claimed he did not receive proper compensation for collaborations like “Ambitionz Az A Ridah,” “I Ain’t Mad At Cha,” “Skandalouz,” and more. He wants the estate to show how much all these tracks have earned and how much they owe him, pointing to how he received a $91K payout check from Amaru Entertainment in October of 2024.

Daz claimed he couldn’t verify if that amount was sufficient due to missing proper paperwork. Amaru admitted they paid him without detailed royalty statements. But they also claimed the rapper’s old Death Row deals did not entitle him to that check in the first place.

“[Daz] knew that he was not entitled to the payments alleged herein when he demanded and accepted them,” Amaru reportedly argued in court documents. “Asking [Daz] to return that money would be futile. [Daz] now owes some or all of that money to Amaru.”

Amaru claims Daz Dillinger agreed to Death Row handling his pay for ‘Pac’s music. The estate also claimed he kept one master from the late rapper, walls of his handwritten lyrics, and at least 40 studio reels of performances. Amaru claims they own all of this, and that Dillinger’s subsequent sale of some of these items represents a loss of over one million dollars.

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Tupac & Daz Dillinger Collabs

As such, the estate reportedly wants a jury trial to determine who owns these elements and who still owes some cash. We will see where the court lands.

Tupac and Daz Dillinger’s other collaborations include tracks like “Got My Mind Made Up” and “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted.” This is the latest example of ‘Pac’s estate dealing with matters like these over the last three decades.

With Tupac’s murder trial underway, there are a lot of updates about the legend. We’ll see if this finds a resolution or if things will only get more complicated from here.

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