Among the evidence shown were photographs of Celeste’s amputated fingers, injuries to her torso, and other images prosecutors used while questioning Ho about the extent of the teenager’s wounds. The medical examiner testified that one injury was consistent with a sharp-force wound. Yet, other photographs reflected advanced decomposition, including partial skeletonization and tissue deterioration. Even D4vd reportedly looked away during portions of the presentation.

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A Graphic Scene

As prosecutors continued introducing additional photographs, several people began leaving the courtroom. Earlier this week, members of Celeste’s family also exited the hearing after becoming overwhelmed by some of the evidence being presented. The case stems from the 2024 death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose disappearance ended in tragedy after investigators discovered her dismembered remains. Prosecutors allege D4vd was responsible for her death and later attempted to conceal the crime. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, and his defense has denied the allegations.

Friday’s proceeding is part of the preliminary hearing, where a judge will decide whether prosecutors have presented enough evidence for the case to move forward to trial. Additional testimony is expected before the court determines the next step in the case.

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Black leather covers most of the upper. Blue overlays wrap the toe, swoosh, and heel. A white midsole and blue outsole finish the look. Also, this colorway first released back in the 1980s. It’s one of the original color schemes tied to the Jordan 1.

Retailer images usually confirm a release is locked in. That makes this drop feel official now. Fans have wanted this pair back for a while. Also past releases have sold out quickly in similar colorways. The black and blue combo remains one of the most requested.

Seeing clean product shots adds real anticipation. Leaked photos can feel uncertain, but these look final. The tongue tag and Nike Air branding appear unchanged. Wing logos sit on the ankle as expected. Nothing about the design looks altered from past versions.

That consistency will definitely please some of the longtime fans. October is just far enough away for people to prepare, but this release is going to be big regardless. For now, this release is one of the bigger stories heading into fall.

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Air Jordan 1 High OG “Royal”

Looking closer at the images, the color separation looks crisp. Black and blue panels meet cleanly across the upper. The perforated toe box keeps the classic sneaker detail intact.

Stitching on the swoosh looks sharp in the photos. Further, heel tabs show the usual wing logo in matching blue. The white midsole contrasts well against both colors. A blue outsole ties everything together at the bottom. Retailer shots also include a clean side profile view. That angle shows the shape holds true to past releases.

Nothing here suggests any design changes were made. The consistency should reassure fans hoping for an accurate retro. Overall, October’s release keeps the classic pairing in steady rotation.

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“Well, Michael Jordan’s a guy that’s a friend of mine,” Trump said. “Play golf with him. He’s a really good guy. And I think LeBron is, maybe he’s a racist, but maybe he doesn’t like Trump. I don’t know. But I only like people that like me. So I would say Michael Jordan all the way.”

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Trump Has A Thorn In His Side About LeBron

The remarks add another chapter to a public rivalry that has stretched back to Trump’s first term in office. James has long been one of the president’s most vocal critics, regularly speaking out on issues involving race, voting rights, education, and policing while using his platform to encourage civic engagement. Further, their relationship reached a boiling point in 2017 after Trump withdrew a White House invitation to the Golden State Warriors following their NBA championship. James fired back on social media with one of the defining posts of that era.

“U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain’t going! So therefore ain’t no invite,” he reportedly wrote. “Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!”

The latest exchange comes at a pivotal moment in James’ career. His decision to join the 76ers instantly shifted the NBA and became one of the biggest stories of the offseason. It also reopened a feud that has consistently blurred the line between sports and politics, with Trump once again turning a basketball question into a broader commentary on one of his most prominent critics.

Watch the clip of Trump below.

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“You know I would have taken this pic for real with you,” Drake wrote, tagging Spice in his response. The exchange quickly caught fans’ attention, with many enjoying the lighthearted interaction between the two artists. While Drake and Spice have crossed paths over the years through their shared ties to Caribbean music and culture, the viral image was entirely AI.

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It’s Been A Big Week For Drake

The post also offered a different side of Drake after a week dominated by headlines surrounding his ongoing feud with LeBron James. Just days earlier, photos from Drake’s NOCTA Manor event showed T-shirts reading, “The only LeBron I rate is Juan,” a pointed jab at the Lakers superstar that continued their increasingly public fallout. The AI photo with Spice, by contrast, showed the rapper engaging with social media in a far less confrontational way.

Meanwhile, Spice has built one of Dancehall’s biggest international profiles over the past decade. She’s turned hits like “So Mi Like It” and “Go Down Deh” into crossover successes while expanding her audience through reality television. Her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta introduced her to a broader American audience and helped make her one of the genre’s most recognizable personalities beyond Jamaica. Check out the AI photo above.

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Rather than framing the release as a comeback, Millions Of Zeroes plays like the latest chapter in a career that has stretched well beyond the microphone. While Serch built his reputation as a member of 3rd Bass during Hip Hop’s golden era, he also became an influential figure behind the scenes. This is most notably serving as an executive producer on Nas’ landmark 1994 debut, Illmatic. His work as a radio host, television personality, and industry executive has kept him closely connected to the culture long after his days atop the charts.

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Serch Has Always Kept It Real

That lived experience shapes the new EP, which is described as an introspective collection centered on reflection and self-examination. The production comes entirely from Apathy, whose gritty, sample-driven style provides a fitting backdrop for Serch’s veteran perspective. Further, the project also bridges generations through its guest list. Serch reunites with his longtime 3rd Bass partner Pete Nice while also enlisting calls from Ice Cube, Boldy James, and OT The Real. It’s a lineup that shows both his longevity and continued respect within Hip Hop.

For many fans, Millions Of Zeroes represents more than new music from a Rap veteran. It serves as another reminder that some of Hip Hop’s earliest voices are still finding new ways to contribute, drawing from decades of experience rather than trying to recreate the past. Serch’s latest release suggests his story as an artist is still being written.

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He took to Twitter to respond to the full clip of the model dissing him, explaining his core criticism. “All cuz I said she 34,” the commentator wrote. “Left her $100 mil n***a & allowed herself to get used & played w by n***as worth way less who punished her 4 her past… 1 had her turn mooslim other had her get baptized. They both left in less than a year . Now she financially rebuilding. We still love u Brittany.”

Also, he spoke on his livestream about this debacle, as caught by Akademiks TV on Twitter. DJ Akademiks claimed Brittany Renner crossed a line by claiming he was secretly in love with her, recalling their friendship history from their time on his Off The Record podcast.

“I’ve always been nice to her,” he remarked. “I’ve never even done anything remotely close to making Brittany or anybody feel like I was in love with her [or] I wanted to f**k her… I even tried to speak on her behalf when I made the introduction to Spotify. Never tried to f**k Brittany, never. And that offended me… It’s just a really rudimentary, elementary attack at a guy…”

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Brittany Renner’s Dating History

For those unaware, Brittany Renner’s dating history and life changes have been at the top of folks’ minds on the timeline these days. She went off on coparent PJ Washington for allegedly being a deadbeat. Also during this livestream, the reality television star said Kevin Gates is still hung up over her regarding their short-lived marriage.

In the past, DJ Akademiks and Brittany Renner were podcasting colleagues. This makes their current rift all the more unfortunate. We will see if this saga continues or if both individuals instead focus on bigger things on their plates.

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An emoji hand points toward it in one shot. The photos are blurry and low quality overall. Still, the shape and color come through clearly. The sneaker seems to have a white or possible even a tan colored upper. Dark brown or black accents sit along the laces and side panels, creating a stark contrast.

It looks like a running or training silhouette. That’s a shift from Travis’s usual basketball focused releases. Fans quickly picked up on the photos once they spread. Sneaker pages reposted the images within hours.

Not much else is confirmed about the shoe yet. No official images or colorway names have dropped. Still, the photos confirm the project is real and moving forward. Travis has stayed busy with Nike projects all year. This adds another release to an already packed lineup.

The timing suggests a launch sometime later this year. Fans will likely see clearer images before then. For now, these early photos are all anyone has. It’s enough to keep people talking regardless.

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Travis Scott x Nike Zoom Vapor 12

Looking closer at the photos, the shoe sits on a desk setup. A keyboard and speaker are visible in the background. A TV plays in the distance behind the shoe. That casual setting makes the images feel unplanned.

Further, these sneakers weren’t part of any official reveal or campaign. The blurry quality makes some details hard to confirm. That being said, the general shape reads as a performance running silhouette. That stands apart from past Travis Scott Nike collaborations.

Most of those leaned toward basketball or lifestyle styles. Fans will likely piece together more details soon. Of course if the pair does release, expect a much bigger release campaign to build up the hype. Until then, this remains the clearest look available.

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Red Media caught a clip on Twitter from a passerby who recorded Rocky on a jog in New York City. In the video, he approaches the man and confronts him for seemingly following him on his workout, choosing to actually get the man to talk rather than just telling him off.

“What you doing?” the Harlem creative asked as he approached the man. The man asked him how he’s doing and said he runs a company.

“You following me?” Rocky added. “You following me, bruh? Are you following me? Why you following me, brother? Why you following me? You still filming me. You’re trying to get a clip off this, right? I respect what you do. Take your camera down and talk to me, brother.”

That’s when the clip cuts off, so some fans presume they actually had a conversation. It seems like the rapper didn’t have much of a problem with the recording. Rather, he seemed to take more issue with the man following him persistently, hoping to hash this out without the cameras on.

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A$AP Rocky & Puma

Of course, A$AP Rocky was decked out in Puma gear for this moment, which is unsurprising given their collaborative history. He’s a creative director for motorsport and lifestyle fashion, a bond he celebrates even on his casual NYC jogs.

We doubt situations like these compel Rocky to avoid hitting the street. After all, he loves to be out on the town, whether it’s to celebrate the New York Knicks’ NBA championship this year or for promotional events regarding his many endeavors.

Elsewhere, A$AP Rocky’s responses to hecklers are more beef-centric these days. Folks continue to mock him over his Drake feud, including the 6ix God himself. But throughout it all, Rocky confronts it with the same charm, whether in-person or regarding social media trolls.

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He’s not just a collector who buys what’s available. Khaled operates at a level where brands come to him directly. Friends and Family pairs arrive at his door before anyone else knows they exist.

His vault tour gave the world a rare look inside. What it revealed was a collection that goes far beyond hype. These are the shoes that define collecting at the absolute highest level.

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DJ Khaled And Sneakers

Few collectors in hip-hop have turned sneaker culture into a defining part of their persona quite like Khaled. His relationship with Jordan Brand goes beyond wearing their product. He’s a legitimate brand ambassador and collaborator.

His We The Best x Air Jordan 5 “Sail” became the best-selling Jordan collab release of all time. That number was confirmed by Jordan Brand’s own VP of entertainment marketing. Further beyond his own collabs, Khaled has spent decades building relationships inside Nike, Jordan Brand, and Louis Vuitton.

Those relationships give him access most collectors can only dream about. The vault isn’t just a flex. It’s the result of thirty years of being exactly where the culture is happening.

10. Drake x Air Jordan 4 “OVO Splatter” Sample

The OVO Splatter AJ4 is one of the rarest entries on this entire list. It’s an unreleased prototype that never made it to any form of public release. Built on a Bred-inspired black base, it also features red and white paint splatter graphics spread across the upper and midsole.

Red laces and OVO branding on the tongue tag complete the look, giving it an energy unlike anything in the official OVO x Jordan Brand catalog. Khaled unboxed and displayed his pair, making it one of the only confirmed sightings of the shoe in the public record.

9. Air Jordan 3 “Nipsey Hussle Victory Lap” Black Cement PE

Made in 2018 to commemorate Nipsey Hussle’s debut album, Victory Lap, this Air Jordan 3 sample is one of the most emotionally significant pairs in Khaled’s entire collection, built on the iconic “Black Cement” base with a black leather upper and elephant-print detailing throughout. Also, the shoe features “VL” branding embroidered in grey near the ankle collar of each shoe.

Red “VL” lettering is also visible through the translucent icy blue outsole. Only a handful of pairs were ever produced and distributed exclusively to Nipsey’s friends and family. Overall, Khaled keeps his displayed as a permanent tribute to his late friend.

8. Air Jordan 3 “Kobe Pack”

During the 2002-03 NBA season, Kobe Bryant was a sneaker free agent without a brand deal. Jordan Brand gifted him exclusive AJ3 and AJ8 designs dressed in Lakers purple and gold colorways.

In 2016, to mark Kobe’s 20-year NBA career, Jordan Brand recreated those designs as a Friends and Family release for a select group of brand insiders.

The AJ3 features a white leather upper with purple and gold accents on the eyelets, heel, and Jumpman logo, completed with the signature black and grey elephant cement print. Khaled highlighted the pair during his GQ tour as a personal tribute to the Black Mamba.

7. Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low (Virgil Abloh)

Before the official 2022 retail rollout, Khaled was among the select few to receive an early Friends and Family trunk set delivered directly by Louis Vuitton. It featured premium monogrammed leather and bespoke LV detailing throughout.

The packaging alone treated the shoe as the luxury object it was. It was Virgil Abloh’s final major project before his passing, a fact that gives every pair in existence an additional layer of significance beyond the design itself. Khaled’s early trunk set places him among the first people in the world to have ever held one.

6. Air Jordan 4 “Undefeated” (2005)

Widely considered the ultimate holy grail for Air Jordan 4 collectors, the 2005 Undefeated AJ4 saw UNDFTD become the first sneaker boutique to ever collaborate on an Air Jordan.

Only 72 pairs were produced in a flight-jacket olive suede build with orange accents and velcro tongue patches featuring “UNDEFEATED” printed in reverse on the inner side. Each pair shipped inside a special UNDFTD zip bag, and original pairs now trade between $45,000 and $55,000 on the secondary market. Khaled’s pair is featured prominently in his collection video as one of its most celebrated anchoring pieces.

5. Air Jordan 3 “Grateful” (We The Best)

Released in 2017 alongside his album of the same name, the Grateful AJ3 was Khaled’s first official collaboration with Jordan Brand. Further, it’s the shoe that announced his arrival as a legitimate partner rather than just a celebrity who wore their product.

Built on a very red colorway with “We The Best” branding behind the heel tab, most pairs went directly into the hands of Khaled and his team, with only a small number distributed through a public contest. He holds multiple personal pairs in his vault as a tribute to the collab that started everything with the brand.

4. Jordan’s Game-Worn Air Jordan 11 “Concord”

This is the entry that separates Khaled’s collection from virtually everyone else’s, because the pair he holds isn’t a retro, a sample, or a limited collab. It’s a signed, game-worn Air Jordan 11 “Concord” actually worn by Michael Jordan during a 38-point performance in the mid-1990s.

Khaled keeps the pair encased and protected inside his vault, treating them with the reverence that actual history demands. There is no retail price for a shoe like this, because it exists in a category entirely its own.

3. Air Jordan 1 “Board of Governors” PE

Limited to just 88 pairs worldwide, the Board of Governors Air Jordan 1 was produced exclusively for Jordan Brand executives, elite athletes, and top-tier brand ambassadors. Its premium white and royal leather upper features special BOG detailing near the heel, keeping the design clean while signaling exactly who it was made for.

Khaled keeps his displayed prominently as one of his most prized AJ1 pairs. Overall, it’s a shoe that most collectors will spend their entire lives chasing without ever getting close to owning one.

2. Air Jordan 4 Travis Scott Friends & Family “Purple”

Never released to the public and rarely seen in the wild, the purple suede Travis Scott Friends and Family AJ4 was created specifically for Scott’s inner circle during the Astroworld era. The vibrant purple upper and Cactus Jack branding make it one of the most visually striking F&F pairs ever built on the AJ4 silhouette.

Khaled highlighted it during his GQ vault tour and has flexed it across his social media platforms, making him one of the few people outside of Scott’s direct circle confirmed to hold a pair.

1. Air Jordan 4 “Eminem x Carhartt”

Created in 2015 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Shady Records, the Eminem x Carhartt Air Jordan 4 is one of the most valuable sneakers ever produced, and Khaled is among the rare few who own a pair.

Only 10 pairs were made available to the public through a charity auction, with a small number going directly to Eminem’s inner circle. The shoe features a rugged Carhartt canvas upper in duck brown with co-branding across the tongue and heel. Also, Khaled is so attached to his that he once tried to trade publicly on Instagram just to secure an extra in his personal size 11.

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The 12-year-old is reportedly in the hospital after being shot in the neck, and has had three surgeries that have her family wondering if she will be able to make it home. The 14-year-old boy’s family reportedly said he was like a nephew to the Atlanta rapper.

Reportedly, the incident occurred in Stockbridge, Georgia. Sharon Smith, the boy’s grandmother, spoke to 11Alive about what happened and how he could’ve come into possession of a gun. She spoke to how quickly the boy made his decision and expressed he was likely dealing with regret and fear of dying or going to prison for shooting his sister. “He couldn’t take it,” Smith shared.

She raised the boy since he was 11 months old. “It wasn’t nothing in this world he wouldn’t do for me,” she remarked.

“We don’t know,” Smith expressed when asked about why and how the boy had a gun. “Something needs to be done with the person who sold that gun. ‘Cause if he would’ve never bought that gun, this would’ve never happened.”

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21 Savage’s Family Speaks Out

Smith said the boy’s 13-year-old cousin was killed in a drive-by shooting while hanging out with friends earlier this month. She also claimed the boy’s friends told her that he bought the gun on the street for $200.

We will see if there are any more updates about this heartbreaking and tragic situation. Our condolences go out to all the loved ones affected.

Sadly, this represents a destructive trend regarding youth access to weapons and tragically followed another family death just weeks earlier. The boy’s family released a statement asking for privacy, prayers for Lyric, and to help get illegal guns off the streets and protect innocent children. 21 Savage reportedly posted a picture of Seven to his Instagram Story with broken heart emojis and the caption “Remember when you was a baby.”

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