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Ex-gang leader accused of killing Tupac Shakur won't be released on bond, judge rules

A judge has again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, saying she suspects a cover-up related to the sources of the funds for his bond

The Independent UK

‘Would you two mind if I say cut?’ 11 wild stories behind Hollywood kissing scenes

THE COUNTDOWN: From Tobey Maguire almost suffocating on the set of ‘Spider-Man’ to the actors who wouldn’t stop smooching when the director called ‘cut!’, Ellie Harrison looks back on some of the most intriguing backstories to onscreen kisses

The Independent UK

‘Your favourite rappers are only alive because of our sacrifices’: the secret life of rap bodyguards

From 2Pac in the 90s to XXXTentacion and more in recent years, murder is frequent in the US rap scene. The men trying to protect the artists explain the physical and psychological toll

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Tupac Shakur's Family Considers Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Diddy

Tupac Shakur's family may file a wrongful death lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs over alleged involvement in rapper's murder.

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Chino XL death: Chuck D and Joe Budden lead tributes after rapper dies aged 50

Rapper famously feuded with Tupac after mocking his prison sentence in his 1996 track, ‘Riiiot!’

The Independent UK

Tupac murder suspect implicated Diddy in rapper’s killing, court docs show

No other individuals have been charged in connection to the murder of Tupac Shakur

The Independent UK

Former Gang Leader Seeks House Arrest Before Tupac Trial

Former gang leader Keffe D seeks house arrest before trial for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. Bail source questioned.

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Man charged in Tupac Shakur's killing asks again for house arrest instead of jail before trial

An ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader is asking a Nevada judge to change her mind and release him from jail to house arrest ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of music legend Tupac Shakur

The Independent UK

Rashida Jones reflects on Tupac Shakur beef after rapper hit out at her father being with white women

Rapper went on to have romance with Rashida’s sister Kidada

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: mushroom gummies recalled after ‘disturbing’ hallucinations; Lehrmann told to pay $2m in costs; and chicken soup to restore the soul

Byron Bay manufacturer says consuming whole bag could ‘make people feel weird’

The Guardian - AU

Nevada judge denies release of ex-gang leader ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

An ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader will stay in jail ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of music legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas

The Independent UK

Sheryl Crow condemns Drake for use of AI-generated Tupac vocals in Kendrick Lamar diss track

Drake took down ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’ last month after Tupac’s estate threatened legal action

The Independent UK

Nevada Judge To Decide On Gang Leader's House Arrest

Former gang leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis seeks release on bond for Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas. Rivalry between East Coast Bloods and West Coast...

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Will ex-gang leader held in Tupac Shakur killing get house arrest with $750K bail? Judge to decide

A Nevada judge is being asked to decide if a former Los Angeles-area gang leader will be freed from jail to house arrest on $750,000 bail ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas

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"You cannot bring people back from the dead and believe that they would stand for that”: Sheryl Crow slams Drake’s use of AI ‘Tupac’

Sheryl Crow slams use of AI in Drake track

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Former Gang Leader Seeks Release Before Tupac Murder Trial

Former gang leader Keffe D seeks release before trial for Tupac Shakur murder. Legal battle ensues.

The Independent UK

Ex-gang leader facing trial in Tupac Shakur killing seeking release from Vegas jail on $750K bail

A former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas will ask a judge next week to let him out of jail pending trial on a murder charge

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Kendrick dunks on Drake at unity concert

The Compton-born rapper performed his hit No. 1 diss track "Not Like Us" five times

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Kendrick Lamar throws in new Drake jab as he demands Tupac’s ring

Rapper’s addition to live version of ‘Euphoria’ comes after he lashed out at Drake for using an AI version of Tupac on a since-deleted diss track

The Conversation

No, AI doesn’t mean human-made music is doomed. Here’s why

Recently we have seen the launch of artificial intelligence programs such as SOUNDRAW and Loudly that can create musical compositions in the style of almost any artist.

The Conversation

Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar isn’t nearly as important as his tiff with Tupac Shakur’s estate over using the dead rapper’s voice

In April 2023, a song titled “Heart on My Sleeve,” written and produced by a mysterious producer named Ghostwriter, went viral on TikTok and briefly became the most popular song on both YouTube and Spotify.

The Guardian - UK

‘Biggie, Tupac, Ghostface – those guys saved my life’: Alvaro Barrington on hip-hop, carnival and his Tate show

Ahead of his major Tate commission, one of the stars of modern art discusses his diverse cultural influences and why his new work will explore his Caribbean and American roots

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It was a classic rap beef. Then Drake revived Tupac with AI and Congress got involved

AI can conjure the voice or likeness of a dead celebrity with just a few clicks. This opens a host of legal questions about the rights of the deceased and their heirs to control their digital replicas

The Guardian - UK

Drake and Kendrick’s rap beef explained: is this a ‘forever thing’?

Simmering feud between two of hip-hop’s biggest names exploded this week, with allegations of infidelity and child sex abuse

MusicRadar

How AI is being weaponized in Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap beef

Drake's diss track Taylor Made Freestyle featured AI-generated deepfakes of Tupac and Snoop Dogg

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