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hiphopwired.com > 3065279 > lil-durk-found-not-guilty-in-murder-for-hire-case

Lil Durk Found Not Guilty In Murder-For-Hire Case

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (267+ words) Lil Durk has been fully exonerated in his murder-for-hire case, sparking a passionate reaction online. Lil Durk looked to have the odds stacked against him, but a jury has found the Chicago rapper not guilty on all charges related to…...

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hiphopwired.com > 3065152 > dj-akademiks-believes-the-feds-put-his-life-in-danger-after-being-mentioned-in-lil-durk-trial

DJ Akademiks Believes The Feds Put His “Life In Danger” After Being Mentioned In Lil Durk Trial

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (286+ words) DJ Akademiks is speaking out after his name was mentioned during Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial. The Chicago rapper is now in his third week of the trial, stemming from prosecutors’ allegations that he organized a hit on Quando Rondo. The…...

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hiphopwired.com > 3065006 > lil-durks-case-is-now-in-the-hands-of-the-jury-after-closing-arguments

Lil Durk’s Case Is Now In The Hands Of The Jury After Closing Arguments

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (343+ words) Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial has reached the end of closing arguments, putting the case in the hands of the jury. Two of the Chicago rapper’s former affiliates, OTF Jam and OTF Vonnie, took the stand as witnesses during the trial....

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hiphopwired.com > 3064621 > lil-durk-allegedly-listed-nba-youngboy-quando-rondo-and-6ix9ine-among-his-ops

Lil Durk Allegedly Listed NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo, And 6ix9ine Among His “Ops”

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (250+ words) During Wednesday’s trial proceedings in Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire case, alleged text messages were revealed in court. The messages reportedly came from a private thread involving Durk and other OTF members, where the Chicago rapper allegedly listed several people he considered…...

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hiphopwired.com > 3064534 > nicki-minaj-judging-trumps-patriot-pitch-competition

Nicki Minaj Judging Trump's 'Patriot Pitch' Competition

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (179+ words) Nicki Minaj has been tapped to be one of the celebrity judges for a small business competition sponsored by the Trump administration. It looks like Nicki Minaj will be taking part in another event by the Trump administration – this time,…...

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hiphopwired.com > 3064545 > famous-dex-denies-domestic-violence-accusations-during-arrest-brings-up-future-and-playboi-carti

Famous Dex Denies Domestic Violence Accusations During Arrest, Brings Up Future And Playboi Carti

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (221+ words) Footage of Famous Dex being arrested has now been released. In the video, Dex is questioned by a police officer in what appears to be a hotel lobby in Las Vegas. The arrest took place on August 23 after his girlfriend,…...

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hiphopwired.com > 3064522 > judge-in-fat-joe-defamation-case-calls-out-defense-lawyer-over-professionalism

Judge In Fat Joe Defamation Case Calls Out Defense Lawyer

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (251+ words) The judge overseeing Fat Joe's defamation case called out the defense lawyer for their lack of professionalism. Fat Joe and his ongoing defamation case against his former hype man and attorney has taken a new turn. The judge overseeing Fat…...

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hiphopwired.com > 3064498 > lil-durk-nba-youngboy-trial

Lil Durk Allegedly Mentioned NBA YoungBoy While Discussing Revenge For King Von

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (271+ words) In week 2 of Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial, OTF Vonni took the stand, where text messages between the Chicago rapper and fellow OTF members were presented in court. The messages allegedly discussed plans involving retaliation following King Von’s death, with Vonni…...

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hiphopwired.com > playlist > 10-rappers-currently-in-prison

Incarcerated Rap Faces: 10 Rappers Who Are Currently In Prison

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (225+ words) From decades-long sentences to high-profile cases still awaiting verdicts, these rappers remain behind bars as of September 2026. Rap has never had the cleanest relationship with the criminal justice system. From street cases that followed artists into fame to federal indictments…...

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hiphopwired.com > 3064408 > mary-j-blige-backlash-suno-ai

Mary J. Blige Faces Backlash For Using Suno Music

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (333+ words) R&B veteran Mary J. Blige is facing backlash online for appearing in an reel for Suno, an AI music generator. Mary J. Blige is the latest established musician to embrace the use of generative AI in their creations, sparking outrage from…...