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U.S. Rapper Lil Durk Arrested On Federal Murder-for-Hire Charges
Chicago-based rapper, Durk Derrick Banks, widely known as Lil Durk, was arrested late Thursday night in Florida by U.S. Marshals and is currently being held in Broward County Jail.
The prominent artist faces federal charges, including a murder-for-hire charge that has drawn national attention.
The arrest follows a sweeping indictment involving five members of Durk’s music collective, Only The Family (OTF), who were charged as co-conspirators in a plot targeting the cousin of fellow rapper Quando Rondo.
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The alleged murder-for-hire plot, according to investigators, was a retaliation effort for the 2020 killing of Chicago rapper King Von.
According to sources, the five OTF affiliates were implicated in the case just hours before Durk’s arrest, which took place between late Thursday and early Friday.
While it remains unclear whether Durk’s detention is directly tied to the broader investigation, the timing has raised significant questions.
The case, detailed in an unsealed indictment by the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, involves grave charges, including conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, conducting a murder-for-hire resulting in death, and the use of a machine gun in the commission of a violent crime.
Federal investigators report that Durk’s potential role in the conspiracy remains under scrutiny as the case develops.
Known for his collaborations with high-profile artists such as Drake on the hit single “Laugh Now Cry Later” and J. Cole on “All My Life,” Lil Durk has become a major name in hip-hop, with both songs reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Earlier this year, he won a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance for “Laugh Now Cry Later,” solidifying his influence in the music industry.
Fans and industry insiders alike are awaiting further details regarding his potential involvement and the future of OTF amidst these allegations.
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Megan Thee Stallion Confirms To Sleeping With Tory Lanez
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has revealed she had a sexual relationship with Canadian rapper Tory Lanez before their fallout.
Recall that Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August last year after being convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and two other felonies for shooting Megan in the feet following a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in 2020.
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In Nneka Onuorah’s new documentary, ‘Megan: In Her Words,’ which premieres on Oct. 31 on Prime Video, Megan admitted to initially lying about her intimacy with Lanez but later acknowledged that they had been intimate on a few occasions.
She added, however, that these encounters happened under the influence of alcohol.
“I lied to Gayle King, b*tch, she was always gonna talk about the shooting, why’d you tryna ask me if I’m f*cking Tory, even if I was I f*cked a n*gga like once, maybe twice on a drunk night,” he said.
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Joe El Reveals How Resemblance to 2Baba Affected His Career
Singer Joe El Amadi has spoken out about the challenges he faces due to his strong resemblance to fellow artist 2Baba.
In an appearance on the ‘Hoha’ podcast, Joe El shared that constant comparisons to 2Baba have impacted his career negatively.
He revealed that some music executives and media personalities have even denied him access to their platforms solely because of this resemblance.
“The downsides of 2Baba comparisons almost broke me down. Some presenters at Cool FM and Sound City, and an event planner at Festac Carnival 2013, denied me access to their platforms for looking like 2Baba,” he claimed.
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“The Sound City presenter even confronted me at Club Rumours one time boasting that he was the one that ordered presenters at his station not to play my songs because I was mimicking 2Face.
“The event planner at Festac Carnival insisted that I won’t perform because I look like their King 2Face. The same thing happened when I went for an interview at Cool FM; the presenter said he can’t interview someone who imitates 2Face.
“I complained to my mum and my record label boss, Baba Keke but they urged to be calm. Sometimes, when I try to pay homage to 2Face when we meet in public, some of his team members will block me.”
Joe El shared that people began to embrace his music after collaborating with 2Baba on the song ‘Hold On’ in 2015.
Explaining his departure from Kennis Music after 12 years, he simply stated, “The contract was over.”
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Banky W, Adesua Etomi Welcome Second Child [VIDEO]
Popular Nigerian music executive and politician Bankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, and his actress wife, Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy.
The proud father shared the news in a heartwarming video on his Instagram, showing glimpses of his life as a supportive husband and father.
In the video, Banky W is seen cooking and performing household tasks, capturing moments of dedication to his family.
Captioning the post, he expressed the importance of sharing responsibilities at home, writing, “Supporting women’s economic power means doing my part in our home and community. But more importantly, I’m a husband and father. We just had our second kid, who is an amazing young boy.”
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The new father also used the moment to advocate for gender equality, emphasizing a balanced approach to partnership. “Partnership is 100-100, not 50-50,” Banky W stated, adding that he has taken on various roles in this new phase, from chef to nanny, housekeeper, and homework teacher.
Banky W and Adesua’s relationship has often been highlighted as a model of mutual support and partnership, and their newest addition reflects their ongoing commitment to family and community values.
The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in January 2021, marking their growing family as they continue to inspire fans and followers with their dedication to each other and their children.