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Before you trust anyone claiming they want to help your music or story, at least check their website. If they can’t show real what the are doing, that’s a red flag. Protect your art and your time—verify before you trust. Check their website and then check their Facebook. Facebook is cool but please remember it belongs to Mark Zuckerberg!

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RAPPER LIL DURK BEING EXPOSED TO INHUMANE TREATMENT AS A HUMAN!!!



Rapper Lil Durk has spent more than four months in solitary confinement at MDC Los Angeles, confined to a small cell for 23 hours a day, while his legal team presses federal officials for answers about what they describe as a denial of due process connected to an alleged contraband Apple Watch.

According to filings cited by AllHipHop.com, Durk has been held in the Segregated Housing Unit (SHU) since August 29, 2025. His attorneys argue that he has been kept there “without process,” in violation of federal regulations and potentially the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

Attorney Christy O’Connor says Durk has now endured 131 consecutive days in the SHU, with no commissary privileges, only one phone call per month, and no in-person visits. His cell, she said, is barely large enough to hold a single bed, toilet, and sink — conditions widely known to cause psychological harm. Research, she noted, consistently links extended isolation to depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, and sensory disturbances.

Despite those restrictions, Durk has allegedly not received the disciplinary reviews required under federal prison rules, which say inmates must be seen by a Unit Discipline Committee within five working days and, when appropriate, granted a hearing before a Disciplinary Hearing Officer. His lawyers say the Bureau of Prisons and MDC Los Angeles have offered shifting explanations for why he remains isolated.

In October, an MDC attorney reportedly insisted Durk’s celebrity status was irrelevant to his placement. But by December, the Warden allegedly suggested Durk posed a security threat because of the high-profile nature of the case and possible rules violations. Defense lawyers also point out that Durk reportedly had no documented behavioral problems during the 11 months he spent in general population prior to being moved.

Officials further maintain that the SHU placement is unrelated to any FBI investigation, yet also say disciplinary proceedings may be delayed until charging decisions are finalized — a stance the defense argues is contradictory.

The government has taken no formal position on the defense request for a status hearing.

Lil Durk remains in federal custody facing charges connected to an alleged murder-for-hire scheme tied to a 2022 Los Angeles shooting that killed Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson, cousin of rapper Quando Rondo. Prosecutors claim Durk helped plan and fund the attack as retaliation for the 2020 killing of King Von. He was arrested in Florida in October 2024, extradited to California, and has been denied bond due to the nature of the allegations and concerns about flight risk. Durk has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.

Inhumane Prison Conditions in the United States

Cases like this highlight a broader reality: many U.S. detention facilities subject incarcerated people to conditions that fall far below basic human-rights standards. Overcrowded cells, inadequate medical care, contaminated water, failing ventilation, rodent infestations, and prolonged lockdowns are documented across local jails and federal prisons alike. People often go days without showers, meaningful recreation, contact with family, or access to programs that support rehabilitation. These environments don’t merely punish — they frequently deteriorate mental and physical health, deepen trauma, and undermine the very idea that justice should be rooted in dignity, fairness, and the possibility of change.

Powerful Question

If we recognize solitary confinement as a practice that can severely damage the human mind and spirit, how can we justify continuing to place people — sometimes for months or years — in isolation and still call it justice?

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Harlem rapper Dave East gained viral attention on after a video clip surfaced showing him declining to work for free with a producer’s new artist due to past interactions with the producer. This incident serves as a valuable lesson on how to treat those who are rising in the music industry.

The footage captures East directly addressing a producer who had requested a free verse for another artist. Instead of agreeing, East declined the request and provided a clear explanation for his decision.

East expressed his indifference towards the artist, stating, “I don’t care about your artist. I’ve been seeing you, and I still show you love.” Despite his refusal, East made it evident that this wasn’t a personal matter but rather a matter of principle.

The core of the situation lies in the history between East and the producer. East explained that the producer’s behavior towards him when he was unknown was a significant factor in their current situation.

East’s words resonate with a common narrative in hip-hop: the struggle for recognition and respect before achieving fame, and how early dismissals can have a lasting impact on an artist’s career. Since his arrival in the mid-2010s, East has successfully transitioned into acting and recording music.

East directly addressed the producer by name, stating, “Your name is Skitzo, right? I know who you are.” This gesture emphasized his recollection of past interactions.

Dave East Reminds Producer Of Past Charges While Refusing To Work With His Artist For Free

East recounted a specific incident from his early career, stating, “When I asked you for a beat that time… Nahhhhh.” He shook his head, reinforcing his point that he hadn’t forgotten being turned down when he was struggling and unknown. The producer continues to express his perspective on the past.

Despite his refusal, East maintained a measured and respectful demeanor. He stated, “I don’t want to do nothing,” and then softened the moment with a gesture of respect, saying, “But, it’s love when I see you. I’m good.”

This incident serves as a subtle reminder that boundaries can coexist with civility, and that respect is earned and remembered.

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In 2000, Reed Hastings flew to Dallas with one desperate mission: to save his struggling startup, Netflix.

By then Netflix was a tiny DVD-by-mail service losing money, and Blockbuster, the video rental giant, dominated the industry.

Reed offered Blockbuster a jaw-dropping proposal: buy Netflix for $50 million and merge the businesses.

In the meeting, Blockbuster’s CEO listened…then literally laughed in their faces.

Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph recalled leaving humiliated: “You fly to Blockbuster, try and sell the business, and they laugh at you.”

The Blockbuster executives figured Netflix was a joke... why buy a failing dot-com?

Rejection stung, but Reed and his team decided if they couldn’t join Blockbuster, they’d beat them.

They ground through layoffs, refocused on mailing DVDs fast, and soon moved into something new: online streaming.

Customers flocked to Netflix’s new model.

Blockbuster, slow to adapt, began to collapse.

A few years later, Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy and their 9,000 stores shuttered one by one (only a single franchise store is left today).

Netflix, meanwhile, skyrocketed into a streaming empire serving over 200 million subscribers.

The company once mocked in the boardroom is now worth over $150 billion, while Blockbuster is a pop-culture punchline.

Don’t let ridicule stop you.

Sometimes the ones laughing at you will wind up irrelevant, and the scrappy underdog with a bold vision will have the last laugh.

#Believe

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 35

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🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨🚨
ALLEGEDLY!!!!
Famous comedian and the former host of The Daily Show Trevor Noah also shares his side of the story after watching the newly released Docuseries by 50 Cent on Netflix. Trevor Noah tweeted and said "I know I'm a comedian and I make up stories to make people laugh but what I'm about to say is very true and happened in my presence. So while we are chilling at a restaurant with Diddy after I released my first stand up special "African-American" this ninja then asks me if I've ever had sex with anything besides a human back in Africa. I gave him a stare without saying anything. He then proceeded to say he would love to have sex with an elephant or a cheetah after it runs. I asked why a cheetah after it runs specifically and he said with a straight face "I cheetah coochie will be hot AF" I immediately knew I was dealing with a psychopath never hung out with that ninja ever again." #diddy #trevornoah #comedy #cheetah

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Marlon Wayans, known for his comedic talent, is currently swamped with work.

Last week, the comedian rose early to present the Golden Globe nominations. Not only was the early morning wake-up call challenging, but the pronunciations of the nominees were equally difficult.

During an interview with KTLA 5’s Melvin Robert, Wayans expressed his frustration with the challenging names. He mentioned that he had only five minutes before the nominations were announced and felt the need to study them thoroughly, similar to preparing for a bar exam. He apologized for any mistakes he may have made in pronouncing the names.

Despite his busy schedule, Wayans found time to engage in a public feud with 50 Cent.

The incident began when Wayans was asked about Sean Combs’s Netflix documentary, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.” Initially, he claimed not to have seen the documentary. However, when pressed further, he shared his opinion, stating that he believed brothers should not engage in public quarrels. This opinion led to a public argument with Combs, which Wayans felt was detrimental to the culture.

The conflict originated from an interview Wayans had with Real 92.3 FM’s J Cruz on “The Cruz Show.” During the interview, Wayans was asked about Combs’s documentary. He immediately recognized Combs and explained that the two men have a long-standing feud, which he described as “personal.”􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷􀮷

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50 Cent just posted another dig at Diddy. This man ain’t gonna stop #50cent

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It’s is being reporters that NBA Start, Dwight Howard wife filed for divorce just 6-Months into their marriage. She will share his $140million networth.

Amber wrote in the docs “The marriage is irretrievably broken,” adding, “there are no prospects for reconciliation.”

Amber asked that all marital assets and property be “equitably divided” by the courts. She also requested alimony.

Dwight Howard owns:
🔰Real Estate
🔰A Manson in Georgia
🔰 Enforcement deal from ( Adidas , peak, Gatorade, McDonald's) worth over $100 million
🔰Networth of $140 million

She's will receive about $70 million and half of other properties🤦

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Dionne Warwick finds herself embroiled in a legal battle as her management company, which negotiated her lucrative sample deal for Doja Cat’s massive hit “Paint the Town Red,” demands substantial unpaid fees.

On Monday, Artist Rights Enforcement Corp filed a lawsuit, alleging that the R&B legend is attempting to circumvent a 50% royalty split agreement that contributed to the generation of over $2.5 million in revenue. The lawsuit centers on Warwick’s iconic 1964 classic “Walk on By,” which served as the foundation for Doja Cat’s most significant commercial triumph to date.

In 2023, “Paint the Town Red” achieved remarkable success, dominating charts worldwide. It spent three consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first rap song to reach the top spot that year. The track also shattered Spotify streaming records, eventually surpassing 1 billion streams, making Doja Cat’s sixth song to achieve this milestone.

Artist Rights Enforcement asserts that it has represented Dionne Warwick since 2002, dedicating significant effort and resources to handling complex rights issues, including Doja Cat sample clearance and a previous lawsuit filed by Atlantic Records.

According to Billboard, the company alleges that Warwick agreed to a perpetual 50% cut of recovered royalties in exchange for representation without any cost to her.

The lawsuit states that after decades of service, Ms. Warwick is now attempting to evade paying Artists Rights hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars. It claims that Warwick’s actions violate her contracts with Artists Rights.

The financial implications are significant, considering the commercial dominance of “Paint the Town Red.” The song achieved over 84 million streams worldwide during its peak week and maintained consistent streaming numbers throughout its chart run.

Doja Cat’s album Scarlet, featuring the Warwick-sampling hit, debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.

Court documents reveal that Artist Rights played a crucial role in increasing Warwick’s royalty distributions by a remarkable “sixty-fold” over the years. This substantial revenue was generated through various enforcement efforts. The company handled matters related to SoundExchange, Sony Music tax issues, and the highly publicized 2023 sample clearance that enabled the creation of “Paint the Town Red.”

The lawsuit sheds light on Warwick’s initial reluctance to continue making payments to Artist Rights. Her lawyers allegedly sent a termination letter in September. However, the company contends that it fulfilled all contractual obligations while Warwick “wrongfully and unreasonably repudiated the contracts.”

Neither Doja Cat nor Atlantic Records was named as a defendant in the case. Representatives for Warwick have not responded to requests for comment regarding the legal action.

Artist Rights Enforcement is seeking damages for breach of contract and demands that Warwick honor the perpetual royalty arrangement that played a pivotal role in one of 2023’s most significant musical achievements.

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50 threatens Jim Jones and Maino!! He states: “ I didn’t have this on my list of things to do, but if you insist I’ll make time. I’m working on buying the space where you film, and 50 percent of your podcast 🤨you know I don’t 🧢

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