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Gang leader in his 60s who ordered Tupac's killing sentenced to at least 40 years after 30 years

Gang leader in his 60s who ordered Tupac's killing sentenced to at least 40 years after 30 years

Duane Davis confesses in autobiography and is convicted of first-degree murder; prosecutors say there is insufficient evidence for additional charges 63-year-old gang leader effectively receives life sentence; further charges against Sean Combs, identified as the alleged mastermind, remain uncertain
Arrogance cracked cold case; parole eligibility comes only after 40 years The gang leader who ordered and conspired in the killing of legendary U. S. hip-hop icon 'Tupac' (2Pac) was sentenced to 40 years in prison 30 years after the crime.
‘Hip-Hop Mogul’ Rick Ross Arrested on Allegations of Assaulting, Trying to Strangle Girlfriend at Star Island Mansion

‘Hip-Hop Mogul’ Rick Ross Arrested on Allegations of Assaulting, Trying to Strangle Girlfriend at Star Island Mansion

- Allegedly assaulted and choked live-in girlfriend at his home in August; investigation began after victim reported incident Sept. 29 - Assault began with dispute over Instagram photos; police secured injury photos and CCTV evidence before Ross surrendered and was arrested - Rick Ross’ camp: “Completely fabricated false allegations; the truth will come out,” as he categorically denies charges - Released after posting $5,000 bail; court issues stay-away order and orders him to surrender firearms
Rick Ross, a hip-hop mogul and rapper, was arrested by police after allegedly assaulting and strangling his girlfriend at his Miami home. ■ Dispute over Instagram tag escalates into assault; charges include attempted strangulation and injury According to the Miami Beach Police Department, Rick Ross...
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs throws ‘emperor’s parties’ behind bars, spending thousands of dollars a month

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs throws ‘emperor’s parties’ behind bars, spending thousands of dollars a month

‘Puff Daddy’ has a private chef and masseur, while Hennessy is smuggled in as part of VIP services at the prison
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, 56, known as “Puff Daddy,” has been enjoying an astonishingly lavish life behind bars, according to reports. Despite being an inmate facing the judgment of the law, Combs’ life in prison reportedly resembles that of a VIP lounge, based on testimony from multiple...
'Kanho Yakushiji' hits 100 million views with electronic 'Heart Sutra,' boundary-pushing hip-hop-rock sound

'Kanho Yakushiji' hits 100 million views with electronic 'Heart Sutra,' boundary-pushing hip-hop-rock sound

Kanho Yakushiji to hold 'Circle of Harmony' on Oct. 30 at YES24 Wonderrock Hall for his first South Korea concert
Boundary-breaking Buddhist music draped in electronics Buddhist scripture has taken on the language of modern music, including electronic, hip-hop and rock. Japanese monk and musician 'Kanho Yakushiji', whose work has surpassed '100 million views' and sparked a global sensation, will finally take...
Cortis, the Hip-Hop Godfather Juicy J Team Up for a Major Collaboration… New Song ‘MOTION’ Drops in Surprise Release and Heads to Lollapalooza

Cortis, the Hip-Hop Godfather Juicy J Team Up for a Major Collaboration… New Song ‘MOTION’ Drops in Surprise Release and Heads to Lollapalooza

At 1 p.m. on the 31st, Juicy J—who is featured—surprises fans with the digital single ‘MOTION’ and ramps up its global push A reimagining of the ’90s U.S. Southern hip-hop ‘Memphis’ sound, with Cortis’s former members directly taking part in the writing and composing The only K-pop boy group on the lineup for this year’s ‘Lollapalooza Chicago,’ as it builds anticipation ahead of the North American tour
Cortis has unveiled a new song in a surprise release. The track stands out because it comes after a long musical exchange with Juicy J, the godfather of Southern hip-hop. New song following a mini-album 2nd release streak, a Sensual Reinterpretation of the Memphis Sound Cortis (Martin, James,...
Pooh Shiesty, Former Label Head Gucci Mane Blasts… Claims He Was Threatened at Gunpoint and Pressured to Terminate Contract

Pooh Shiesty, Former Label Head Gucci Mane Blasts… Claims He Was Threatened at Gunpoint and Pressured to Terminate Contract

After leaving 1017 Records, Pooh Shiesty reveals shocking behind-the-scenes details “Gucci Mane blocked the way with his subordinates and threatened me”… A brutal tale of an “enslaved contract” that shook the hip-hop world So far, Gucci Mane’s side has offered no response… A battle over the truth and a legal showdown are expected
One of the hottest rising stars in the U.S. hip-hop scene, Pooh Shiesty, has unleashed a shocking set of allegations against his former label boss and a heavyweight figure in the industry, Gucci Mane. The hip-hop world has been thrown into chaos after allegations surfaced that, during his process...
Kanye West Faces Expulsion Again, This Time in the U.S. After Nazi Praise Backlash

Kanye West Faces Expulsion Again, This Time in the U.S. After Nazi Praise Backlash

After Ye’s European tour collapsed over hate speech, the rapper is meeting strong pushback in U.S. politics—putting his domestic gigs at risk too.
The Hip-Hop Titan’s Fall Sets Off a New Crisis in the U. S. , Too, With a Stage Banishment Threat Ye (also known as Kanye West), a rapper who crossed an unforgivable line with antisemitic remarks and praise of the Nazis, has been thrown into an unprecedented state of isolation.
Grammy Nominee Producer Who Made “Sicko Mode,” Tay Keith, Found Dead at His Home at 29

Grammy Nominee Producer Who Made “Sicko Mode,” Tay Keith, Found Dead at His Home at 29

The Hollywood “super producer” who collaborated with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyoncé dies tragically 18: Found at an apartment in Nashville in the afternoon… Police: “No signs of foul play, but the cause of death will be classified through an autopsy” A star of good influence who had led efforts to support children facing malnutrition and mentored young people
Tay Keith (Tay Keith·29), the American musical genius who created Travis Scott’s historic mega hit “Sicko Mode” and sent shockwaves through the global hip-hop scene, has died suddenly. ■ Found dead at his Nashville home… Police: “No signs of murder” On the 18th , according to the Metro Nashville...
‘Grammy nominee’ rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison over 2022 sexual assault allegations… past convictions revisited

‘Grammy nominee’ rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison over 2022 sexual assault allegations… past convictions revisited

Allegations of assault and rape of a woman at his Louisiana home… final sentencing confirmed in the first trial Guilty plea agreement for second-degree rape to avoid a life sentence… just before sentencing, asked to withdraw the plea saying he “couldn’t consider the outcome,” but the request was denied Convicted of sexual misconduct in 2003 and served 6 years… the tragic fall of a star who dominated the hip-hop scene in the 1990s and early 2000s
Rapper Mystikal (Mystikal·55), who rose to Grammy Awards contention in the early 2000s and helped shape the U. S. hip-hop scene, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the alleged sexual assault of a woman at his home.
Jay-Z and Eminem Get Shared Credit for First Time in 25 Years, Joining Hip-Hop Legend Rakim on New Album

Jay-Z and Eminem Get Shared Credit for First Time in 25 Years, Joining Hip-Hop Legend Rakim on New Album

The first reunion on a track since the 2001 classic “Renegade” Rakim, Kurupt and Masta Killa collaborate on the album’s No. 6 “Interlude,” with both artists credited side by side Producer M80 says, “No rap rap, but a new ‘Rakim tribute’ voice recording captured over the past two years”
Two of the biggest heavyweights in hip-hop history, Jay-Z (J-Z·56) and Eminem (Eminem·53), are getting their names on the same music track for the first time in a staggering 25 years, thrilling hip-hop fans around the world.