“The streets have talked for many years,” Money B said during an appearance on Jesse Weber Live. He pointed to Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, Keefe D’s nephew, as the person he has repeatedly heard identified as the shooter. Money B was careful not to present that belief as firsthand knowledge. “I’ve always heard that it was Orlando Anderson,” he said. “I don’t know … this is what I’ve heard, and this is the story that’s been going on.”

Anderson died in an unrelated Compton shooting in 1998. His name has followed the Tupac investigation for decades, and Keefe D himself previously identified his nephew as the gunman while discussing the September 1996 attack. Prosecutors do not need to establish that Anderson fired the fatal shots to convict Davis. Their case alleges Davis organized the retaliation after Tupac and members of the Death Row entourage attacked Anderson at the MGM Grand. They say Davis obtained the weapon before riding in the white Cadillac used in the shooting. Davis has pleaded not guilty.

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A 30-Year Mystery

The identity of the shooter is not completely settled even within the evidence that has emerged around the case. Denvonta “Dirt Rock” Lee gave grand jury testimony offering another account, saying Deandrae “Freaky” Smith told him that Anderson could not get a clear shot from the back seat. According to Lee’s testimony, Smith then took the weapon and fired instead.

Money B went further than identifying who he thinks pulled the trigger. He said he believes “other people and possibly other agencies” may have played some role in Tupac’s death or in allowing those responsible to escape. He did not provide evidence supporting that theory, and it is not the case prosecutors are presenting against Davis. His comments reflect his own suspicions after nearly three decades of unanswered questions surrounding his friend’s death.

His perspective comes from a relationship with Tupac that predates Death Row. Tupac worked with Digital Underground early in his career and appeared with the group before becoming a solo star. Money B remembers a young artist whose ambition went far beyond Rap. “His work ethic was like anything I’ve ever seen,” he said. Money B also recalled Tupac as someone who had been “raised to question authority” and believed his friend eventually would have devoted even more of his life to activism had he survived.

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“Feds wanna introduce a interview on Dj Akademiks Off the record podcast with 6ix9ine and wack 100 where they attacked Durk for not ‘sliding for von,'” Akademiks wrote on X. “According to the government they got a snitch who will testify that Durk saw the interview and it made him upset that it was being discussed that there was no ‘sliding’ done. Durk lawyers has contested the video being included claiming it isn’t relevant.”

The government’s interest is not simply that Durk was mentioned during a podcast. Prosecutors reportedly have a cooperating witness prepared to testify that Durk saw the interview and became upset by the discussion. They appear to want the clip as evidence supporting their theory that public pressure over Von’s killing affected Durk before the 2022 Los Angeles shooting at the center of his murder-for-hire case.

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Durk Chatted With Akademiks

The “slide for Von” taunts followed Durk for years after Von was fatally shot in Atlanta in November 2020. 6ix9ine was among the most persistent people using Von’s death to antagonize him publicly. Durk eventually addressed the trolling himself during a separate conversation with Akademiks. When asked about people telling him to “slide for Von,” he noted that he no longer saw the comments as often and acknowledged that the phrase had become something people used to provoke him online. Prosecutors now appear interested in establishing that the pressure was not merely internet noise to him.

The government alleges Durk later financed an effort to kill Quando Rondo, whose associate Timothy “Lul Tim” Leeks was charged in Von’s fatal shooting before the case was ultimately dismissed. Federal prosecutors say members of Durk’s Only the Family circle traveled to Los Angeles in August 2022 after learning Rondo was there. Gunmen allegedly opened fire on Rondo’s vehicle near the Beverly Center, killing his cousin Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson. Durk has pleaded not guilty and denies arranging the attack.

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The podcast dispute also fits into a broader fight over how much of Durk’s public persona prosecutors will be allowed to bring before jurors. A judge has already ruled that the government can introduce the video and lyrics for Durk’s 2021 song “Pissed Me Off.” Prosecutors contend that portions of the record demonstrate retaliatory intent following Von’s death, while the defense argues the song is being stripped of its proper context.

The proposed Akademiks evidence would take that argument beyond Durk’s own music. If admitted, prosecutors would ask jurors to consider whether comments about him made by 6ix9ine and Wack 100 had any bearing on what happened later. The cooperating witness would apparently provide the connection by claiming Durk saw the discussion and reacted to it.

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“Quit the conspiracy stuff,” she said. “I woulda been locked up already if I killed that n***a.” Rock then appeared to reference Cann’s previous claims that he was the father of her son. “If that was really my baby father, y’all would—okay, I get it. I get it,” she continued. “Y’all hate me so y’all just be playin’. Playin’ all day long.”

Cann was fatally shot in Severn, Maryland, in February 2025. More than a year later, Anne Arundel County police confirmed that his death remains an open and active homicide investigation. Police have not publicly identified a suspect in the killing.

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An Ongoing Investigation

The speculation surrounding Rock intensified in part because of the very public dispute between the two before Cann’s death. Cann asserted he was the biological father of Chrisean Jr. and pushed for a DNA test. Rock repeatedly denied his claim, maintaining that Blueface was her son’s father.

This is not the first time Rock has denied having anything to do with Cann’s killing. Anne Arundel County police have publicly confirmed that the investigation remains active and have declined to provide additional details. The department has not publicly announced that Rock is a suspect, nor has it publicly issued a statement identifying who may be responsible.

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Only 45 pairs of that Air Jordan 3 colorway were ever made. They were created specifically for Eminem’s Super Bowl LVI halftime performance back in 2022. This marks the first time any of these pairs have gone up for sale.

The full collection stretches well beyond just the Air Jordan 3s too. Over 100 pairs from Eminem’s personal rotation are included in the auction, each one signed and tied directly to his own collection rather than a random batch of memorabilia.

Bidding is open now through Julien’s Auctions and closes August 25th at 10 AM. As of now, the current bid on the Air Jordan 3s has already climbed to $25,000. There’s still plenty of time left before the auction wraps.

Further, every dollar raised is going toward the Marshall Mathers Foundation. It supports disadvantaged and at-risk youth throughout Detroit and the surrounding area. Eminem confirmed the proceeds directly himself, making this auction as much about giving back as it is about the shoes.

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Signed Eminem Sneakers Auction

This isn’t Eminem’s first run at auctioning off personal sneaker pieces for charity. Back in February, he donated a signed pair of Air Jordan 4s to Julien’s Auctions. Also that pair ended up selling for $5,120 to an undisclosed bidder.

Given how much rarer the “Slim Shady” Air Jordan 3s are, expect this auction to blow past that number by the time bidding closes. A shoe tied directly to a Super Bowl halftime performance, with only 45 pairs ever made, is a different tier of rare.

Auctions like this give collectors a real shot at something that was never meant to hit the open market in the first place. Overall this is about as close as most people will ever get to owning a piece of that halftime show.

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Thugger is an extremely successful artist. He has been through a lot during his career, and he has built one of the biggest and most dedicated fan bases in hip-hop. With that in mind, you’d think he’d tell the kids to work hard and persevere. While that may have been part of his speech, the rapper ended up focusing on something novel that is almost impossible for every single person on earth to achieve.

He stated that regardless of what your career is, being famous is the most important thing. In fact, he believes it is more important than being rich.

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Young Thug Tells The Youth About Fame

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To be charitable, you could say that he simply means fame can be a bridge to success. Fame opens more doors and allows you to make more business deals. However, the issue with that is fame is hard to come by, and there is no amount of hard work that will change that.

Furthermore, there are only very specific fields that make you famous. Sports and entertainment are the two big ones. That said, there aren’t a ton of famous teachers, bankers, or engineers out there. With that in mind, it can be said that this focus on fame might not be what the youth needed to hear.

Regardless of what the advice was, it is nice to see Young Thug giving back in this way. The artist continues to show that he hasn’t forgotten his roots in Georgia.

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All of this has created a love triangle that is currently playing out live on Kick. Blueface’s streams have become one of the hottest things on the platform. There are antics every stream, and fans are always curious to see what he will get up to with Chrisean, and if Nevaeh will crash out over it.

Rage-bait content has become a cheat code on Kick, and Blue is making bank. A few weeks ago, he revealed he earned $25K in just one week. The following week, Blueface revealed that he is now making $45K. As it turns out, these numbers are going up exponentially.

During a recent live stream, Chrisean Rock revealed that in just two days of streaming with Blueface, the exes ended up making a whopping $160K. That is a total of $80K per stream.

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Blueface And Chrisean Rock Rake In Cash

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These are massive numbers that prove just how lucrative the streaming game can be once you find a following. Blueface is already an established artist, and fans know just how chaotic his life can be. Consequently, his fans have flocked to the streams, and with his newfound adoration for Chrisean, the numbers keep going up.

All of this raises the question of whether or not Blue and Chrisean are strategically back together as a business partnership of sorts. Without Chrisean, these streams wouldn’t be as popular. Their history as a couple is what makes fans tune in, because they know there is a good chance that something crazy will happen. Whether that be Nevaeh and Chrisean getting into a fight, or Chrisean getting into a street brawl.

In today’s day and age, it is almost impossible to tell what is truly authentic. It is a harsh reality, and one that fans will just have to navigate.

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Speaking of BULLY, this album has proven to be a mixed bag. While there are still some fans out there riding for Ye, the vast majority of hip-hop fans just don’t care anymore. His past comments are still top of mind, and it’s hard to sift through albums with numerous AI allegations against them.

That said, Ye is still out here fighting to keep BULLY relevant in the mainstream consciousness. On Tuesday, his attempts extended to a new music video for “OK” featuring Don Toliver. This new video just so happens to be directed by Censori.

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Bianca Censori Shows Off Directing Skills

As you will see, the video begins with a gory intro of West on an operating table. Some sort of autopsy is being done on him, all while Ye’s head is detached on a bedside table. Furthermore, Don Toliver is in the room staring at the surgeons in a creepy manner.

There is one other scene in the video where both Ye and Toliver continue to stare at the camera, and there is a sort of uncanny valley to all of it. There are facial features and other elements to the video that make this look like it could be an AI production, although there is no confirmation that this is the case.

Either way, Ye and Toliver’s new video is here, and Bianca Censori continues to establish herself as a music video director. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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At a recent show, J. Cole is seen becoming visibly emotional when performing “Love Yourz,” and Mal doesn’t seem to think it’s genuine. The media personality said that Cole’s tears appeared to be calculated rather than spontaneous, stating, “this crying shit is how you win the public back.”

“I feel like a lot of this is performative but he is performing. It’s at his show, he’s on stage so it should be performative. It’s nothing wrong with it. I think as Cole fans… y’all get too, like, your panties in a bunch,” Mal remarked. “Now if he was doing this sh*t on Bowery crying. Walking down the street while somebody’s playing ‘Love Yourz,’ I’ll be like, alright, we might need to check on Cole. He might be going through something.”

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Mal Calls J. Cole Performative

When Demaris Giscombe pointed out how Mal’s called out Cole for appearing emotional during Dreamville Festival, Mal said that it was when he was apologizing, not when he performed “Love Yourz,” specifically. Meanwhile, Rory said that Mal’s comments make Cole sound like he’s someone who cries on camera for attention. 

“He’s been teary eyed every night doing this record,” Mal continued. “You could go back to when he was doing the shows here, he was teary eyed doing those records.”

When pushed on why Cole would fake tears for a performance, Mal essentially said that it brings positive press.

“These are the things that go viral,” he said. “You gain the hearts of the people back because you know–he sees the things online that some of his own fans were saying. Like, they was kind of off him from what he did during that battle. They were. A lot of his hardcore fans were like, ‘I don’t like that, bro. Like, that was wack. You shouldn’t have backed out like that.’”

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Since that time, Bhad Bhabie has been able to keep herself in the news. From music releases to feuds with the likes of Alabama Barker, the social media star has remained active. On the unfortunate side of things, she has battled cancer, all while accusing the father of her child, Le Vaughn, of being an abuser.

More recently, Bhad Bhabie has had to address allegations involving BBLs and her cancer diagnosis. Some have accused her of lying about having cancer. Meanwhile, there are some who claim she is lying about having a BBL. So far, she has denied both of these allegations.

Earlier this week, she found herself back in the news, this time thanks to a thirst trap she posted on TikTok, in which she revealed a body transformation.

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Bhad Bhabie Causes A Stir

This subsequently led to a string of strong reactions all throughout social media, with X being the main platform. Most of the comments about Bhad Bhabie were NSFW and won’t be shared here. Although we can share some of the tamer comments.

“She looks different every time we see her,” one person wrote. “Alright.. maybe they were onto something with that cultural appropriation thing..” said another. Her entire look drew some side-eyes, as someone pointed out: “She went through a hell of an identity crisis huh.”

All of these years later, and Bhad Bhabie still goes viral. Whether or not that is a good thing, is up to the viewer at home to decide.

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The dispute centers on the allegation that Thug and Birdman arranged for Peewee Roscoe to attack Wayne’s bus. Lewis’ attorneys have pointed to recorded jail conversations involving Young Thug and Roscoe as evidence that the two men had a relationship connected to the shooting.

However, Young Thug’s legal team disputes that interpretation. His attorneys maintain that a $25,000 payment toward Roscoe’s legal expenses was an act of personal support for someone he had known since childhood instead of compensation for carrying out an attack.

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Young Thug’s Attorneys Push Back In Alvin Lewis Lawsuit

Moreover, social media activity around the time of the shooting seems to have relevance to the case. Days before the incident, Young Thug seemingly threatened Wayne online in the midst of the New Orleans rapper’s legal battle with Cash Money. Wayne received a handsome payment after reaching a settlement in the case. 

Roscoe’s legal history also provides more context to his particular lawsuit, especially since his original gang-related conviction in 2018 was reversed later that year. He also pleaded guilty to several charges in the YSL RICO prosecution and received credit for time already served.

Judge Eric Brewton must determine whether the evidence presented by Lewis is sufficient for the civil case to proceed to trial, per Courthouse News Service. If it does, it might mean another uphill battle for Young Thug. 

We will keep you posted on any further updates.

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