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Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trial but Faces RICO Charges in October
entertainment-and-legal26 days ago

Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trial but Faces RICO Charges in October

Lil Durk was found not guilty on all five counts in his murder-for-hire trial on September 11, 2026, but remains in custody pending a racketeering trial starting October 5. The acquittal followed a three-week trial marked by intense fan protests and media scrutiny, with prosecutors using a post-murder interview with DJ Akademiks as evidence. While the defense secured a win, the prosecution is pursuing a new legal theory alleging Durk led a criminal enterprise, with the victim's family planning a wrongful death lawsuit.

via Defector|
#entertainment-and-legal#hip-hop-culture#lil-durk
Afrika Bambaataa, Founding Architect of Hip-Hop, Dies at 68
entertainment6 months ago

Afrika Bambaataa, Founding Architect of Hip-Hop, Dies at 68

Afrika Bambaataa, the Bronx-born DJ who helped shape hip-hop and founded Zulu Nation, died at 68 from cancer complications in Pennsylvania, just days before his birthday. Renowned for pioneering tracks like “Planet Rock” and collaborations with James Brown and George Clinton, his legacy also includes past civil allegations of child sexual abuse and trafficking that were resolved in a civil case in 2021–2025, which he did not publicly address. His influence on hip-hop remains a notable part of his story.

via USA Today|
#celebrity-deaths#death-and-tragedy#entertainment
"Unveiling Run-DMC's Journey: From Queens to Hip-Hop Royalty"
music2 years ago

"Unveiling Run-DMC's Journey: From Queens to Hip-Hop Royalty"

Run DMC, the influential hip-hop group, reflects on their rise to fame and the challenges they faced in the music industry. In a new docuseries, they share their story and discuss the evolution of hip-hop, the need for hip-hop veterans to have a seat at the table, and the impact of their groundbreaking achievements. They emphasize the importance of authenticity, responsibility, and the positive influence of hip-hop, while also addressing the changing landscape of the genre and the role of artists in reaching major success.

via HuffPost|
#docuseries#hip-hop#hip-hop-culture
"Sunday Morning: A Refreshing Start to the Week"
entertainment3 years ago

"Sunday Morning: A Refreshing Start to the Week"

This episode of "Sunday Morning" covers a range of topics, including an interview with former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson about the aftermath of her testimony to the January 6 Committee, a conversation with supermodel Gisele Bündchen, a visit to the testing labs of Consumer Reports magazine, a look at the growing popularity of international TV for American viewers, an exploration of an exhibit of art inspired by hip hop culture, and a preview of the most anticipated movies, music, TV shows, books, and theater of the new season.

via CBS News|
#consumer-reports#entertainment#gisele-bundchen
Flavor Flav's Charitable Acts at Harvard and Homeless Shelter.
entertainment3 years ago

Flavor Flav's Charitable Acts at Harvard and Homeless Shelter.

Rapper Flavor Flav visited Harvard University to talk to students about hip-hop culture, volunteered at a homeless shelter, and donated one of his notable clock necklaces to the Hip Hop Archive Research Institute. He also gave his expertise in language arts to the students via a table read of Emily Dickinson's poem. Earlier this year, he revealed his six-year addiction to drugs, spending up to $2600 a day, and celebrated six years of sobriety in October.

via Daily Mail|
#addiction-recovery#entertainment#flavor-flav
Harvard Students Receive Clock Donation from Flavor Flav.
entertainment3 years ago

Harvard Students Receive Clock Donation from Flavor Flav.

Flavor Flav visited Harvard University to teach students about the roots of hip hop culture and donated one of his notable clocks to the Hip Hop Archive Research Institute. Other guests included Lupe Fiasco, Dee-1, DJ Stretch Armstrong, and Khaliah Ali. Flav also has other festivities planned, including a writer's workshop and volunteering to feed the homeless.

via TMZ|
#clock-donation#education#entertainment