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Conviction overturned in murder of rap star Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC member Judge overturns conviction in 2002 murder of Run-DMC founder DJ Jam Master Jay.

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  A judge in the United States has overturned the murder conviction of one of two men found guilty of murdering pioneering rap star Jam Master Jay in 2002, ruling that prosecutors had failed to satisfactorily prove their case. Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr, the alleged shooter, were found guilty on all counts and convicted of murdering the rapper, whose legal name was Jason Mizell and who rose to fame as a producer and founding member ‍of the 1980s hip-hop group Run-DMC. Mizell and his Run-DMC bandmates helped usher rap into the music mainstream in the 1980s with such hits as It’s Tricky and a cover of Aerosmith’s Walk This Way off the best-selling 1986 album Raising Hell. On Friday, Judge ⁠LaShann DeArcy Hall granted a rare judgment of acquittal for Jordan, but denied a similar request for co-defendant Washington. Jordan, the godson of Mizell, and Washington, a longtime friend of the rap artist, were found guilty in February 2024 on federal charges of murder while engaged i...
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Woman 'shot in the face' with AR-15 by ex at 'worst time' to leave him

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  A woman has recounted the chilling tale of how she narrowly escaped death when her ex-fiancé shot her in the face with the infamous AR-15 'mass murder' rifle after their breakup. Abigail Winters survived a horrifying assault by her former fiancé, Bryan States. The 21-year-old had broken off her engagement with States seven months before the incident  that occurred outside his home on May 2, 2022. On that fateful day , Winters was sitting in her car when States came out of his house, armed with a semi-automatic  AR-15 rifle . He fired at Winters twice in the shoulder and once in the face through the car window, before he fled the scene and took his own life. Winters and States had been in a relationship since they were in junior high. The couple parted ways in October 2021 following the birth of their baby, Staisles, as Winters began to fear for her son's safety. Winters subsequently started a new relationship with Jordan Taylor, a painter she met on Tinder. Abigail Win...
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Charlamagne Tha God Inks Five-Year, $200M Extension Deal with iHeartMedia

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  Radio personality Charlamagne Tha God is set to transform the podcasting landscape following his $200 million deal with iHeartMedia. The five-year extension keeps him on  The Breakfast Club  while giving him the platform to expand his Black Effect podcast network. “When I was looking at doing my new deal with iHeartMedia, I said, ‘I don’t want to just be talent. I want to create this podcast network. I want to create the BET for podcasting,” Charlamagne shared with  Forbes . Black Effect, a joint venture with iHeartMedia, has launched over 60 shows since 2020, featuring guests from former NBA stars Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson to entrepreneurs Daymond John and John Hope Bryant. The network has become a key revenue driver for iHeartMedia, which reported $448.8 million in podcast revenue in 2024, up from $101 million in 2022. Charlamagne plans to add 10 more shows in 2026. iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman praised Charlamagne’s authenticity, saying, “Does he say stuff t...
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50 Cent Trolls Diddy, Says ABC Interview Was So He Could Watch in Prison

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  50 Cent is back to trolling Diddy, this time suggesting that his recent ABC News interview, tied to  Sean Combs: The Reckoning , was aimed at a particular viewer. In a new Instagram post, 50 shared a tweet claiming he chose the network because it’s one of the few channels available to inmates. “Finding out 50 Cent agreed to do an interview with ABC news station only because it’s one of the few stations they’re allowed to watch in prison. He’s a menace,” the tweet read. Cosigning the petty, 50 wrote, “I thought about it, what’s wrong with that?”
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Home Studio Essentials From noise-free cabling to slip-free boom stands, a short list of value-add items for the studio

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  When we think of “essential studio gear,” it’s usually the fun stuff like new instruments, nice microphones, recorders, and the like. But there’s a whole subset of basic equipment that can help make your music projects more productive and tension-free. Consider some of the following bona fide essentials when making your next round of studio acquisitions. Reliable Cabling To help prevent random electronic emissions from ruining your session, be sure to invest in an assortment of high-quality, extra-thick gauge XLR and ¼” cables outfitted with stress-resistant connectors. Companies such as Monster, Whirlwind, Hosa, PreSonus, and Pro Co offer a wealth of microphone, instrument, and monitor cables in various lengths for all of your patching requirements. A Trusty Stand As we recently noted, every studio with at least one good microphone should have at least one good microphone stand with a heavy base and counterweight, especially when suspending heavier mics used for overhead or voca...
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21 Savage Says Drake and Metro Boomin May Reunite After Private Apologies

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 21  Savage says there is real potential for Drake and Metro Boomin to reunite creatively after their recent fallout. In a new interview, Savage revealed that Drake had privately apologized to Metro multiple times, acknowledging where he had gone wrong in their disagreement. According to 21 Savage, the tension began when Metro “felt a certain type of way about something,” which created distance between the longtime collaborators. Drake addressed the issue directly with both artists, offering what Savage described as sincere apologies. Savage added that Metro is now “more open-minded,” suggesting that the producer is no longer closed off to the idea of working with Drake again. While stopping short of confirming anything, he hinted that fans may not have to wait long. “I feel like in the future, the near future, we’ll see them work together again,” Savage said, sparking excitement across social media. If the reunion occurs, it would mark a significant milestone for hip-hop, as ...
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Troopers find more than 200 lbs of marijuana in Montgomery County traffic stop

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  A massive amount of drugs was found being transported on Thursday through the mid-Missouri area. The Missouri State Highway Patrol stopped a car for a vehicle registration issue and for following others too closely on the eastbound I-70 in Montgomery County. The driver was identified as Briana A. Roberts. There was also a juvenile in a booster seat, who was not in a proper child restraint system. Troopers noticed numerous duffel bags in the cargo area Roberts told troopers that she was moving from Washington to Atlanta, Georgia. She claimed the duffel bags contained a large amount of clothing. Court documents state that Roberts displayed signs of nervousness. Troopers asked her if they could search her vehicle, but she denied consent. A search warrant was applied for the vehicle, and was signed by a judge. Troopers searched the vehicle and located eight duffel bags, which revealed 221 pounds of marijuana. Roberts was booked into Montgomery County Jail and was being held without b...
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