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Trae Tha Truth has pulled up to help amid the ongoing crisis in Gary, Ind., where severe storms have left parts of the city facing widespread damage and prolonged power outages.Storms with winds up to 100 mph hit Gary on Aug. 11, and 8,600 residents have remained without power for nearly two weeks as of this writing, according to NBC News. Last Sunday (Aug. 23), Trae arrived in Gary and announced he’d be assisting residents through his Relief Gang organization. Along with distributing food, cleaning supplies and other necessities to families in need, Trae and his team have been helping…

Jury selection is underway for the man who prosecutors allege Yella Beezy paid to murder Mo3 in 2020.On Monday (Aug. 24), Beezy appeared in court as jury selection began for Kewon White’s murder-for-hire trial. Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth reports they have a pool of 77 prospective jurors, and plan to narrow it down to a panel of 12.Both Beezy and White are facing a capital murder charge for the matter, with Beezy accused of orchestrating the 2020 killing following a long-standing feud. Authorities allege he paid White to carry out the shooting, which happened on Dallas’ I-35. A third defendant,…

Devil’s Trident is a supergroup consisting of Lyrikal Snuff Productionz founder Scum from Denver, Colorado as well as Los Angeles, California horrorcore pioneer Insane Poetry & Albuquerque, New Mexico recording artist Smallz One. All 3 of whom have a history with each other from M.M.M.F.D. to S.O.S., so it was only a matter of time they made their eponymous debut to coincide with the LSP roster performing at the 26th annual Gathering of the Juggalos this weekend coinciding Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW)’s 19th annual Bloodymania pay-per-view event later tonight. “Hard Check” opens up with a synth-driven boom bap beat talking…

G Herbo, Dreezy, Doodie Lo and Lil Durk’s dad show support at the start of Durk’s murder-for-hire trial.On Monday (Aug. 24), opening statements started in the Chicago rapper’s long-awaited murder trial in Los Angeles. In addition to several fans showing up with “Free Durk” signs and shirts, some of the embattled rap star’s peers also came to court to show support.Durk’s father, Durk Banks Sr., was spotted outside the courtroom. Chicago rappers G Herbo, Dreezy and Doodie Lo were there as well. MGK was also present and reportedly watched the hearing from an overflow room. India Love was also videoed…

This is the long-delayed 12th studio from Brooklyn, New York emcee, songwriter, producer & actor Busta Rhymes. A member of the Leaders of the New School, he would go on to turn heads in the spring of ‘92 off the strength of his verse on “Scenario” off of A Tribe Called Quest’s flawless sophomore effort The Low End Theory. The dragon would see greater success as a solo artist with full-lengths like The Coming, When Disaster Strikes…, E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front, Anarchy, Genesis & The Big Bang. However when E.L.E. 2 (Extinction Level Event 2): The Wrath of God dropped Devil’s Nights 2020, it would find Busta returning to form considering…

During opening statements in Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial, prosecutors revealed cooperating witnesses, included OTF Jam and two men who Durk allegedly hired to kill Quando Rondo.On Monday (Aug. 24), prosecutors delivered their opening statements at the Los Angeles federal courthouse, where they claim Lil Durk was the ringleader who ordered his Only the Family (OTF) label crew to kill Quando Rondo in retaliation for King Von’s shooting death in 2020. Rondo was caught in an ambush at a Los Angeles gas station in 2022 and survived, but his cousin, Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson, was killed in the crossfire.Digital creator Melanie…

BigXthaPlug has reportedly been arrested in Texas again, this time after he was allegedly caught driving while intoxicated and possessing marijuana and a firearm.Last Friday (Aug. 21), X was booked into the Collin County Jail after being pulled over by the Allen Police Department, according to TMZ. He’s facing charges of driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession of less than two ounces and unlawful possession of a firearm.The arrest came the same day X was scheduled to perform at the Country Rising Festival in Canada. Festival organizers announced on Instagram that the rapper would no longer appear at the event, citing a…

YK Osiris starts a fight with streamer Deshae Frost right after boxing in Adin Ross’ Brand Risk 15 event.On Aug. 22, YK fought social media personality Bob Menery in the preliminary match of Ross’ latest fight event. The fight was ruled a no contest after YK continued to hit Menery after knocking him down in the first round. However, the sparks flew after the match, when YK called out Deshae to fight.”I want that pu**y-a*s ni**a Deshae,” YK told the crowd. “I know that ni**a in here. Tell Deshae, f**k him, I want him in here next,” YK snapped. “He…

Fivio Foreign is officially entering a new chapter in his faith journey after getting baptized. Last Sunday (Aug. 23), the Brooklyn native shared a video of himself getting baptized in a pool surrounded by people in white robes while gospel music played in the background. “I got baptized today,” he wrote in the caption. “I pray I keep the promises I made to God.”The moment comes just weeks after the drill rapper made a pivot to gospel music with the release of his new song “Chasin” featuring The Fire Choir.”I said I work this/I went to church for this/I open…

Rick Ross doesn’t agree with 50 Cent’s recent comments that hip-hop is a young person’s game, and pushed back at his nemesis by arguing it may just be a 50 thing.On Sunday (Aug. 23), Rozay shared a post to his Instagram Story and made sure to tag 50 so the intended target knew who the message was for. He included “RIP” in his caption for extra emphasis.”I saw Curtis Jackson say he ain’t doing no music and it makes sense for the music he makes,” Ross said. “But Bun B just hit the stage. The south won’t let Bun B…