During a recent livestream clip caught by CY Chels on Twitter, Ak slammed these entities and figures for, in his view, not scrutinizing these lawsuits enough. He believes the legal moves are frivolous and inaccurate, and criticized his peers for validating them in their coverage without the level of skepticism he believes is warranted.

“With all due respect to even my comrade Joe Budden, Joe Budden’s on his podcast reading a f***ing lawsuit that is so frivolous that if he looked at it on face value, it’s r***rded,” DJ Akademiks expressed. “They actually read that s**t like the s**t was legit. No, that’s just something else where they’re trying to take Drake down a notch. There’s eight other lawsuits, eight other f***ing states they have filed the same thing in… The lawsuit has so many inaccuracies. They can’t even spell the n***a name right… I don’t expect The Joe Budden Podcast who hires Mona to f***ing do their due diligence. They’re just reading off the paper…”

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Drake’s Spotify Lawsuit

Akademiks also mentioned how Adin Ross isn’t with Stake anymore. He also said certain media figures don’t have as much scrutiny for someone like Jay-Z. “When it comes to some other s**t, n***as is just reporting all type of bulls**t. This is frivolous, make-believe bulls**t… ICEMAN‘s still on the way.”

Drake’s getting ready for ICEMAN on May 15, so he might not have time to address any of this himself. The lawsuits referenced by DJ Akademiks remain ongoing at press time. In other news, though, a separate lawsuit accusing Spotify of botting Drake’s streams recently saw a dismissal in court.

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As caught by No Jumper on Instagram, he wrote the following message on his Instagram Story earlier today (Saturday, May 2): “Bond was not denied Fake News. Still waiting [prayer hands emoji] God 1st.”

According to Bryson “Boom” Paul on Twitter, Judge Martin S. Fein deferred his ruling on the Florida rapper’s bond request yesterday (Friday, May 1), which just so happened to be Melly’s 27th birthday. Fein will reportedly decide on a ruling at a later date. The three previous bond requests where Judge Fein or Judge John Murphy III deferred their ruling were unsuccessful.

The timing of this news, though, did not surprise fans in the loop. YNW Melly’s mother recently suggested he’d be out soon, which lines up with this bond request. We’ll see if it ends up being successful this time or if her son will have to stay in jail.

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Why Was YNW Melly Arrested?

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YNW Melly stands accused of murdering his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in October of 2018. Prosecutors have not been able to land on a motive for the murder, but the evidence on both sides continues to shift and adapt. Officials accused him of conspiring with another friend, YNW Bortlen, to stage the double murder as a drive-by shooting.

Other rumors around the YNW Melly retrial include claims about his mother wearing a wire to try to catch an admission of innocence and secure a reduced sentence. But that may backfire when the trial wraps up. Still, this is just speculation, and official updates on the retrial have been slow and complex. We will see if Melly speaks out again about his case or lets the legal team do the talking.

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According to Rolling Stone, the Rivas family’s attorney Patrick Steinfeld had something to say about a particular rumor yesterday (Friday, May 1). Some folks reportedly speculated that D4vd may have paid Celeste’s family or contacted them prior to her death. Steinfeld shared a statement responding to this speculation from Celeste’s father Jesus Rivas, who previously demanded justice for his daughter.

“I never had any contact with this guy, and we haven’t received any money from him or anyone in his family,” Jesus Rivas reportedly stated. Steinfeld added that the family is in “unfathomable pain” right now over Celeste’s death and were devastated by the details prosecutors are sharing about the alleged murder.

“I had the heartbreaking responsibility of informing the Rivas Hernandez family of the horrifying allegations submitted in court,” Steinfeld reportedly stated. “That David Anthony Burke allegedly stabbed Celeste, ‘stood by while she bled’ to death, used a chainsaw to cut off her limbs, and bought a ‘burn cage’ with the plan to ‘incinerate the evidence.’” He called this “the most difficult thing I’ve had to do in 37 years as a lawyer.”

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D4vd & Celeste Rivas Case Update

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The attorney reportedly backtracked on his initial encouragement for the family to speak publicly, as the details about the alleged murder left them in shock. “They still have bills to pay and jobs they go to every day. All they want is time to grieve and heal,” he reportedly said.

Most recently, a new death certificate for Celeste Rivas reportedly suggests she may have been pregnant. This followed other updates in the case, such as prosecutors’ alleged text message evidence between them.

D4vd’s alleged relationship with Celeste Rivas drew a lot of scrutiny. But amid many social media rumors about them, her family will set the record straight.

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According to Complex, a federal judge ruled AllStar should remain in custody before his trial instead of going out on bond. Per court records reportedly reviewed by the publication from a detention hearing on Monday (April 27) in Detroit, Magistrate Judge Kimberly G. Altman found no release conditions that would properly eliminate the threat of a public safety danger or a flight risk.

The decision reportedly rests on the Detroit rapper’s legal background and the government meeting stipulations to justify incarceration without bail. AllStar JR will now reportedly go to Texas, where the alleged altercation took place. His first court appearance will reportedly take place on May 14, if everything goes according to schedule.

As for NBA Ben10, No Jumper caught a social media clip addressing his discharge from the hospital on Instagram. He suffered a bullet injury to the neck weeks ago.

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AllStar JR’s Alleged Shooting

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For those unaware, prosecutors are accusing AllStar JR of being at the center of a reported shooting at a Houston restaurant earlier this month. A group of individuals allegedly went up to him and tried to rob him, which led to a fight during which a gun fell to the floor. Officials accused AllStar of picking the gun up and firing it while people fled.

Per investigators, one person fell down after a bullet hit them, JR fired more shots at another person, and the incident continued. Authorities also reportedly suggested he bragged about the shooting on social media and via a music video.

To be clear, the alleged connection between NBA Ben10 and AllStar JR hasn’t been confirmed by law enforcement. Many fans assume that tension due to their Internet trolls towards each other. But as for the court of law, the case is still focusing on the gun possession charge exclusively.

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Per law enforcement sources who reportedly spoke with the publication, police responded to a 4PM call from a woman who claimed a man shot at her vehicle outside the property. Officers reportedly interviewed both individuals when they arrived. It’s unclear at press time if Breezy was at his home at the time of the reported shooting.

The male suspect reportedly told police he and the woman were arguing in escalating fashion because she refused to leave the area. He also reportedly claimed the woman drove over his foot, after which he allegedly shot at the vehicle. Law enforcement reportedly took the suspect into custody on a $50K bail for assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism.

It’s also unclear if either party has a connection to the “Fallin” singer or his L.A. home. To be clear, the shooting reportedly took place on the street outside the home, not inside it or on the property.

Complex reportedly confirmed the 35-year-old Black male suspect is not Brown. A Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations officer reportedly told the outlet that reports suggested the suspect wielded a “CO2-style weapon” during the incident.

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Chris Brown’s Lawsuit From Housekeeper

Elsewhere, Chris Brown is facing his own legal drama. His former housekeeper recently pushed to show graphic photos from the dog attack she claims to have suffered. She claims in court that Brown’s dog Hades mauled her, and has been seeking $90 million in damages since 2021.

He denied any wrongdoing in this case. We will see what the court’s next decisions will hold for the legal battle.

Beyond this, Chris Brown is clapping back at haters and celebrating his success before he and Usher hit the road. He’s got a new album dropping in just a few days, and a lot of scandal to handle.

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FearBuck caught the stream clip on Twitter, in which you can see police cars at MPJ’s house. Apparently, Powell was mad that Porter Jr. and the streamer had her leave a livestream, and their friend Steiny allegedly owes her money. Allegedly, she walked into his home and was faced with her brother.

From what social media clips indicate, it seems like Celina was at the house when police arrived. She also allegedly threatened to sue MPJ and N3on, and Porter Jr. felt compelled to pack up his things and leave the house due to the address leak.

There are a lot of unclear details around this situation. For now, though, it seems like both parties are separated and no further action has emerged at press time.

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Celina Powell’s Romantic Allegations

For those unaware, Celina Powell has had many controversies before. She infamously claimed to have sexual relations with various rappers. Most recently, Powell claimed she was in a relationship with Offset, whether it’s more recently or previously in their lives.

This is also not Celina Powell’s only streaming controversy. She recently got into a spat with streamer Deshae Frost after linking up with him for a live session. They shared a kiss on camera, and Powell was not happy at all when Frost used prosthetics to fake infected lips after the kiss. She even warned him of potential legal action, but nothing emerged following that at press time.

As for N3on, he’s got bigger fish to fry. It seems like he and Alabama Barker recently confirmed their relationship, so he has his own gossip train to run.

With all this in mind, we’ll see if Celina Powell or Michael Porter Jr. speak out more about this. It seems like a messy and contentious situation that might not see a clean resolution.

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As caught by UK Rap Daily on Twitter, fans noticed how a structure of ice appeared on the coastal town of Bournemouth, specifically at what looks like a park. Folks also noticed there seemed to be something inside the block of ice. This immediately called Drake’s ICEMAN ice structure in Toronto to mind. He hid the project’s release date and various other promotional items within the ice, leading to fan frenzy and a lot of impressed excitement.

As such, fans thought we could get a new hint for the LP with this Bournemouth ice block. Perhaps a confirmation of Drizzy’s “Which One” collaborator Central Cee being on the record? A tracklist, maybe? Fans had a lot of theories.

But alas, they came to no avail. UK Rap Daily later updated their Twitter followers with the revelation that the ice block melted. Instead of an ICEMAN update, it revealed the new kit sponsor for AFC Bournemouth.

Although this disappointed hardcore OVO listeners, it’s still very interesting and heartening for the fanbase to see the rollout have an influential impact. Sure, it was an unfulfilled tease, but there’s no bad publicity.

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When Is Drake Dropping ICEMAN?

Drake’s ICEMAN comes out on May 15, so brands have plenty of time to get in on the fun as well. Whether it’s ice blocks or new typeface formats for social media posts, everyone’s loving the hype.

There is also a lot of speculation about potential features on Drake’s ICEMAN. The most recent conversation was around The Game, who pulled up to Toronto and had Kendrick Lamar fans calling out his West Coast roots.

As such, it would be a big feature with a lot of conversation. But nothing confirmed at press time, and nothing explicit to link Game’s visit to the album. Amid all this speculation and much more, the Toronto superstar has everyone waiting.

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According to The Advocate, recently filed court records show authorities arrested Gaulden for aggravated assault in Houston on April 20 on a $500K bond. Officials accused him of trying to shoot Baton Rouge rapper and NBA affiliate Lil Dump, real name Dedrick Wright, and pistol-whipping Wright’s girlfriend on April 17. Dump and YoungBoy have collaborated before on tracks like “Bling” and reportedly share a close friendship.

In addition, photo and video evidence from social media reportedly shows Wright and Kendell Gaulden hanging out multiple times. A police report reportedly identifies the woman as “Mrs. Jones.” She claimed the three were hanging out in Houston.

Per the court filing, “Mrs. Jones” and Gaulden fought after she didn’t let him drive her car. Then, he allegedly told Wright he needed to control his girlfriend to avoid a shooting, and then allegedly pulled out two pistols and threatened to “shoot his b***h.” According to police, Gaulden allegedly pistol-whipped her, which led to him and Dump fighting.

The woman reportedly claimed to police that Gaulden pulled the trigger on one of the guns during the fight, but no bullets were fired since the gun’s magazine fell out during the scuffle. Gaulden is reportedly in a Harris County jail awaiting a May 14 bond hearing.

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NBA YoungBoy’s Siblings

Kendell Gaulden has reportedly faced legal trouble before. Several charges against him in Texas since 2021 include evading arrest, carrying firearms unlawfully, and a burglary charge. The court filings for that 2025 burglary case reportedly accused him of threatening to kill a woman, fatally shooting her dog, and breaking into her home. His indictment over that incident reportedly led to him posting bail, and he reportedly awaited trial for that case when the alleged pistol-whipping occurred.

NBA YoungBoy’s other siblings reportedly include younger brother Bway Yungy, his brother OG 3Three, and his sister Landa. We will see if NBA affiliate Lil Dump responds to this situation.

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As caught by No Jumper on Instagram, a resurfaced clip of the singer streaming at his home with his friends Neo and Sukana recently gained more traction on social media. According to the outlet, the clip is from July 4, 2025. Officials believe Rivas died over two months earlier on or around April 23, and they accused D4vd of dismembering her in that home and storing her remains in his Tesla.

In the clip, he made the following eyebrow-raising statement: “I apologize for the way my bathroom smells, I took a s**t.” Fans connected this footage to prosecutors’ allegations in court documents.

They claim the artist “lied to friends, business associates, and others” when they brought up an alleged strong stench of decay “in and around his home and vehicle.” Also, they alleged he moved his Tesla to a street around the corner from his home before departing for a tour at the end of July. Reportedly, it’s unclear if these accusations about the bad smell rest on video evidence or on witness testimony.

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Who Is Neo Langston?

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Some folks also highlighted this clip because of the inclusion of Sukana and D4vd’s friend, Neo Langston, who is also a Twitch streamer. He faced questions before a grand jury earlier this year concerning the Celeste Rivas murder investigation. Neo reportedly claimed he had nothing to do with Rivas’ disappearance and denied knowledge of her passing and of the singer’s alleged involvement. However, he also reportedly blasted his friend on social media and defended his own purported innocence.

Other allegations concerning the D4vd case have more to do with rumors about Celeste Rivas possibly being pregnant and loved ones’ reactions to case developments. Prosecutors accused him of having a sexual relationship with teenaged Celeste and possessing large amounts of child sex abuse material on various devices. We will see what official evidence and arguments continue to emerge.

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LeBron laced up a Nike LeBron 23 PE directly inspired by his Tune Squad uniform from Space Jam: A New Legacy. The timing was perfect. He wore the kicks at Toyota Center while carrying a depleted Lakers squad to a dominant 98-78 win at 41 years old. The fit, the shoe, the performance are all locked in.

The colorway pulled straight from the Tune Squad palette. Warm yellows and oranges up top, teal down below, red laces running through the whole thing. It’s loud and it’s fun. And it matched the energy LeBron brought to that floor.

This isn’t the first time LeBron has connected his footwear to Space Jam. Nike and LeBron have leaned into that universe before, dating back to the original film rollout. But a playoff PE this specific is a different level of detail.

LeBron averaged 23.2 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.2 rebounds throughout the first round, doing it all while the Lakers were without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The sneakers matched the moment. Toon Squad energy in a real playoff series.

Now the Lakers head to face OKC. Finally the next question is what’s next on-foot.

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LeBron James Nike LeBron 23 PE

The Nike LeBron 23 Tune Squad PE is all about the color story. The upper sits in a warm golden yellow with orange mesh panels mixed throughout. Below that, a glossy teal Foamposite-like pod wraps the midfoot with a bold contrast that makes the shoe pop from a distance.

Red laces cut through the warmth and tie everything back to the Tune Squad palette. A matching red outsole finishes the look underneath.

The teal also appears on the Swoosh, keeping the colorway consistent all the way through. It’s a PE through and through. Overall, this pair is built for a playoff run and styled like a movie set.

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