The YouTuber is already a controversial individual. Some hip-hop fans don’t appreciate the way he covers gang culture. His documentaries on King Von and NBA YoungBoy have proven to be controversial for the way they tackle sensitive subjects. With Trap Lore Ross covering the Lil Durk trial live in the courtroom, there has been increased scrutiny on his work.

That was especially true on Monday, when the YouTube commentator took to X and said “Durk is blaming everything on Vonni.” This subsequently led to all kinds of snitching narratives throughout social media. Trap Lore Ross was heavily criticized for the tweet, with some saying he doesn’t belong in the courtroom.

On Tuesday, Ross’ tweet had real-life consequences as he was pressed outside of the courthouse. Men were demanding that he recant his comments about Durk. Trap Lore Ross walked away from the individual, which had some feeling as though he couldn’t take the heat.

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Trap Lore Ross Confronted In Los Angeles

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Eventually, Trap Lore Ross was spotted in another video alongside Rico Recklezz. In this clip, he makes it clear that he never called Durk a snitch. Instead, he was just repeating the legal strategy. However, he does acknowledge the fact that 6ix9ine made this something that it isn’t.

Lil Durk’s trial is one of the biggest stories in hip-hop right now, and fans are relying on those in the courtroom to give accurate information. When the reporters are becoming the story and not the individual on trial, that is a real problem.

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Of course, Lil Durk’s trial is currently one of the most talked-about stories in hip-hop right now. It is currently running parallel to Keefe D’s Tupac murder trial. In both instances, the defendant is facing life in prison.

As it turns out, Machine Gun Kelly has no qualms about supporting Durk. With news of his arrival lighting up social media, the rapper turned pop punk star decided to speak out on X. It was here that he revealed how he and Durk have been friends for years. In fact, it was Durk who personally invited him to attend the trial.

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Machine Gun Kelly Supports Durk

“This been my bro for a decade,” MGK wrote. “When he called and asked if id pull up and support
im there no question. free durk.”

The first two days of the trial have brought about some interesting storylines. As you can imagine, there is a group of commentators who are rushing to call Lil Durk a “snitch.” Meanwhile, OTF Jam and OTF Vonni have been revealed as witnesses for the prosecution.

In court, Durk was accused of attempting to flee the country while in Miami. Durk responded by saying he was working with DJ Khaled. Furthermore, it was alleged that Durk paid for hitmen’s flights with his own Amex card.

Durk’s legal team is using Vonni’s guilty plea testimony to assert that it was he who was the mastermind, and not Durk. This is the crux of the defense’s argument.

The trial is expected to continue for another two to four weeks.

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In these leaks, we have seen a nudist colony, a nightclub, the police getaway system, and even some gunplay. It is unclear whether or not the leaker has access to the entire story. However, what we do know is that his build of the game is not the final one. Rockstar Games is still polishing its final build of GTA 6 ahead of its November 19 release.

Speaking of Rockstar Games, they have been keeping silent throughout most of this process. While they have been taking legal action, the company itself has avoided making any statements. That changed this morning, just one day before the upcoming GTA 6 Netflix showcase. As you can imagine, Rockstar Games is not pleased with the leaks.

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GTA 6 Leaks Could Ruin The Surprise

Per Rockstar Games:

“We know that many of you have been waiting to hear from us regarding the events of the past week. It would be an understatement to say that having videos of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leak in this way has been heartbreaking for our team, and this is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time. We are very sorry that everything has taken as long as it has — from getting the game finished (nearly there!) to sharing more details and official gameplay, and providing the community with everything you want to know.

We are very excited for everyone to see the extended look tomorrow. It has taken longer than we wanted to get it ready, but as with everything we do, we know we need to exceed your expectations, and we are determined to deliver at the level you expect and deserve. While it is unfortunate that the intended game experience may now be impacted by some spoilers, we hope that everyone will wait a bit longer to experience the game for themselves on November 19.”

Tomorrow’s showcase has the potential to be one of Netflix’s biggest live events ever. It goes down at 3 PM EST, and fans could not be more excited about what will get shown off.

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Release Date: August 26, 2026

Genre: R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop

Tracklist for If Tomorrow Never Comes

1. Pain In My Eyes
2. Dennis Rodman
3. Still Got It
4. Love Me For The Summer
5. Hard To Find
6. Skims Dress
7. Better To Be Friends
8. Peace Of Mind
9. INGLORIOUS
10. No Comment

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Release Date: August 26, 2026 (Streaming Release)

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for August 26

1. Never Understand ft. Larry June
2. Money Made Me Do It ft. 2 Chainz
3. Git Wit U
4. God Damn ft. FKi 1st
5. Fuck ft. Jeremih
6. 40 Funk
7. Monta ft. Lil Yachty
8. Hollywood Dreams/Come Down
9. Lonely ft. Jaden & Teo
10. Oh God

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Release Date: August 26, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Slime Language 3

Quotable Lyrics from Consummate

I’m sittin’ in the back of the Rolls and gettin’ my dick sucked (Let’s go)
I start my day with a one of one and then I hit ’em both (I’m Spyda)
We goin’ wheels up to Bahamas, baby, keep it low (Don’t post)
Went beam on the stick, hit your block, need you let it go

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Leeks is seen lying in a hospital bed when the officer approaches and tells him, “I don’t know what’s all going on, but apparently you are in custody.” The footage, uploaded Monday by YouTube channel Kalavisheni, then follows officers outside the room as they confer about the case. During those conversations, police learn that Von had been pronounced dead elsewhere in the hospital.

Von, whose legal name was Dayvon Bennett, was shot after an altercation between two groups outside the downtown Atlanta lounge escalated into gunfire on Nov. 6, 2020. Authorities said six people were shot. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation later identified Von and 34-year-old Mark Blakely as the two people who died, correcting initial reports that put the death toll at three.

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Charges Filed, Charges Dropped

Leeks, an associate of Quando Rondo who was also wounded during the shooting, was taken into police custody at Grady. Atlanta investigators secured a murder warrant the next day, and he was eventually charged with felony murder in connection with Von’s death. He was released on a $100,000 bond in 2021 while the case remained pending.

That prosecution never reached a jury. Attorney Noah Pines confirmed in August 2023 that the case had been dismissed before prosecutors obtained an indictment against Leeks. Reports at the time indicated that prosecutors had come to view the shooting as potentially justified under self-defense, but the dismissal did not produce a trial verdict or a judicial finding of innocence.

The footage has gained new attention while King Von’s killing is being discussed inside another courtroom. Federal prosecutors opened their murder-for-hire case against Lil Durk in Los Angeles this week, alleging Von’s death provided the motive for a retaliation plot against Quando Rondo. Prosecutors accuse Durk of financing an August 2022 attack targeting Rondo that instead killed his cousin, Saviay’a Robinson. Durk has pleaded not guilty.

The government’s theory places the confrontation captured in the newly surfaced hospital footage near the beginning of the events prosecutors are now asking a federal jury to consider. Leeks, however, is not facing prosecution for Von’s death. His 2020 case remains dismissed.

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Few details about the alleged incident have surfaced publicly. TMZ did not report what led to the arrest or identify the person involved, and Dex’s representatives had not responded to their request for comment as of Tuesday. The outlet reported that he remained jailed in Vegas when its story was published. Moreover, additional information about the circumstances surrounding the case has not yet been disclosed.

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Previous Run-Ins With The Law

The new charge carries added context because Dex previously faced domestic-violence-related cases in Los Angeles. In March 2021, prosecutors charged him with 19 counts connected to three separate incidents. Two involved allegations of violence against former partners, while another stemmed from a traffic stop in which police said they discovered a loaded firearm. The charges included domestic violence and firearm offenses, among other allegations.

Dex pleaded not guilty to those charges during a June 2021 court appearance. He was taken into custody during that hearing after authorities alleged he had violated a protective order issued in connection with one of the previous domestic violence cases. A judge set bond at $200,000 at the time.

In September 2021, Dex had been sentenced to 364 days in a Los Angeles jail, with credit given for time already served. His current Nevada arrest is separate from those California proceedings. As of Tuesday (August 25) afternoon, no additional details about the alleged domestic incident or Dex’s next court appearance had been publicly reported.

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During an interview with Real 92.3 L.A.’s The Cruz Show, Game addressed the “GNX” line first. Kendrick used the Buick model as the title and visual centerpiece of his 2024 album, but Game said his lyric came from a car he actually owned. “Think about it. I had a GNX, and my chick at the time, she didn’t really want to ride in that,” he explained. “All black, dark windows. To a pretty girl, that’s like a gang-banging car.”

He also acknowledged why the bar was interpreted differently after Kendrick’s album. “Kendrick dropped the GNX album, so, I mean, it’s one of those things where you can take it how you want.”

The “Boogeyman” reference has drawn even more attention because Kendrick leaned into that image during his battle with Drake. Game maintains that his own lyric was about influence rather than disrespect. “As far as ‘raising the Boogeyman,’ I actually did,” he said. “My music, I came first.”

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Rising Tensions About Picking Sides

Game pointed to Kendrick’s own track, where Dot reflected on watching Game rise out of Compton before his own breakthrough. “Kendrick told you himself on ‘Black Boy Fly,’ and countless times of how much he looked up to me and what my career did inspiration-wise,” Game said. “So, it’s like, that’s no cap.”

Those explanations arrive while Game continues pushing back against the idea that collaborating with Drake means he chose a side. The Documentary III includes Drake on “No Brakes,” and several lyrics across the album have fueled debate over whether Game is taking subtle shots at Kendrick. He has denied it throughout the rollout, even as he continues to speak openly about the distance between them.

Game has also said Kendrick does not pick up his calls, while repeatedly emphasizing the support he gave him earlier in his career. That history has become central to Game’s explanation of his current position. He does not view working with Drake as a betrayal, nor does he believe acknowledging his influence on Kendrick amounts to a diss.

“That’s just me being transparent after him being transparent,” Game said of the “Boogeyman” line. “But, it’s all love, homie.”

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“My son is only 13,” she said in a statement read to the court, according to WSB-TV. She described a child whose sense of safety has been disrupted and said he is now dealing with trauma “that no child should ever have to endure.” The boy’s identity has not been released because he is a minor.

Prosecutors said the case stems from an August 2 encounter at an Embassy Suites in Hapeville, Georgia. According to the account presented in court, the boy told investigators he was in the hotel lobby when Starr approached him and told him he was cute. Prosecutors said Starr later acknowledged that the teenager entered an elevator with her and went to her hotel room. “The allegation is that they engaged in sexual contact,” a prosecutor told the judge. Starr, whose legal name is Sidney Favors, has been charged with sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation and sodomy.

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Starr Denies The Allegations

Her attorney argued for her release, citing her limited criminal history, which the defense said consists of a single traffic citation. Prosecutors opposed bond and raised concerns about possible interference with witnesses, noting Starr’s large social media following and television profile. CBS Atlanta reported that the judge also considered those concerns while evaluating whether she could pose a danger if released.

The judge ultimately focused on Starr’s limited ties to the Atlanta area and found her to be a flight risk. Starr is from Chicago and had been in Georgia for work when she was arrested. “At this time, this defendant remains in a no-bond status,” the judge said. She will remain in the Fulton County Jail as the felony case moves forward. Starr has denied the allegations.

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