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Lil Durk Fan Protests Outside Federal Los Angeles Courthouse To Demand His Freedom

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Lil Durk reportedly awaits transportation to Los Angeles from a Miami prison following his arrest for alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy. However, his absence in California didn’t stop one fan from taking to the city’s federal courthouse to stand outside with a sign that reads: “Free Durk Banks.” As you can see in the comments section of the Instagram post below, a lot of other fans had pretty divisive reactions to this. Some agreed with the protesting fan or commended their efforts, whereas others were more critical of the case as a whole and of fans’ support. Of course, these are all just allegations with no trial yet, so take everything with a grain of salt.

This news comes after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed Lil Durk’s arrest during a press conference. “Look, I don’t know all the circumstances and details around these accusations,” he shared with reporters. “What I do know, though, is that Lil Durk’s mission to build financial literacy for children across the city and making other critical investments for the children of the city [is] where his heart has been. There’s no secret to the trauma that he grew up in, and how he has worked to turn that trauma into opportunities for other people.”

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Lil Durk Fan Protests Outside L.A. Courthouse

Other fans and spectators alike had very different reactions to the Lil Durk situation. For example, Joe Budden recently compared him to Chief Keef on his podcast, remarking on how both Chicago rappers now have very different career paths. Still, this refers to how they contrast in terms of one getting arrested and the other staying mostly unscathed as of late despite their similarities, not any convictions or anything that jumps to conclusions as to their alleged innocence or alleged guilt.

Meanwhile, FBG Duck’s estate issued a statement on Lil Durk’s arrest considering the lawsuit that they had against him. That legal conflict is over Duck’s alleged death on Durk’s orders, alleging that he was very involved in that alleged hit. With this, the estate expressed that they feel “one step closer to justice.” Without a trial, though, we cannot make a valid assessment of the situation yet, so take all of this with a grain of salt.

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PnB Rock’s Mom Calls Out Son’s Alleged Killer For His “Ridiculous” Lies

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PnB Rock’s mother, Deannea Allen, went off on her son’s alleged killer, Freddie Trone, while speaking with Rolling Stone outside of the courtroom on Monday. The jury heard the 42-year-old suspect take the stand in the case earlier in the day. While testifying, he maintained his innocence and argued that a “different driver” took his Buick Enclave to the Roscoes House of Chicken and Waffles where Rock was shot and killed by his 17-year-old son.

“His lies are ridiculous. That is ridiculous. The surveillance should speak for itself,” Allen said. “They’re trying to say they had nothing to do with it. It’s unacceptable. My son was a beautiful person. He tried to take care of everyone. Our last conversation was a half-hour when he was on his way to California. He told me about all the good things he was doing. He was just trying to be better, a little more conscious.”

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Fans Mourn PnB Rock In Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 – A press conference is held near a growing memorial in the parking lot at Roscoes House of Chicken and Waffles where rapper PnB Rock was shot and killed while being robbed inside the restaurant. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

“I understand you’re trying to put together your story,” Trone said during the cross-examination, as caught by Rolling Stone. “I never had nothing to do with it, I wasn’t there, I didn’t tell nobody to do nothing, I didn’t hand nobody no gun.” Afterward, both sides presented closing arguments in the case.

Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Timothy Richardson told the jury: “Freddie Trone knew the dangers of sending his 17-year-old son in there with a ski mask, semiautomatic weapon and mission. This is the same time that a robbery and a murder is being committed, and you don’t want to tell the jury who [the driver] is? It’s because they don’t exist. It’s another lie.” Be on the lookout for further updates on PnB Rock and the murder trial on HotNewHipHop.

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Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good Arrive In Court For Opening Statements

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Jonathan Majors arrived in court for opening statements in his assault and harassment case in New York City on Monday. His girlfriend, actress Meagan Good, stood by his side as they walked into the courthouse. Majors faces misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment for an alleged altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. The London-based movement coach is expected to testify in the case.

Jabbari claims the Creed III actor attacked her after she snatched his cellphone out of his hands during a taxi ride in Chinatown. She had seen a message reading, “I wish I was kissing you right now,” from another woman. She says he twisted her finger and put her arm behind her back while hitting her ear. From there, he picked her up and threw her back inside the car when she attempted to get out.

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Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good Arrive In Court

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 03: Actor Jonathan Majors, and his girlfriend, Meagan Good, flanked by his lawyer Priya Chaudhry, arrive to Manhattan Criminal Court for his pre-trial hearing on August 03, 2023 in New York City. If convicted, Majors could face up to a year in jail over misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Majors has pleaded not guilty to the six misdemeanor assault and three misdemeanor harassment charges. He argues that Jabbari was the aggressor in the altercation. “Jonathan Majors, the real victim in this shameful ordeal, has had his life, career, and reputation torn apart. Yet he remains unwavering in his determination to be absolved from this harrowing ordeal,” Majors’ lawyers wrote in a statement after his arrest. Three months after the arrest, police arrested Jabbari as well, claiming there to be probable cause that she assaulted Majors. However, the district attorney’s office quickly dropped the case.

Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good Hold Hands

Of her arrest, Judge Criminal Court Judge Michael Gaffey said during last week’s pretrial hearings: “There are individuals who pass through this courthouse every day who are indigent and accused of a crime. I don’t believe I’ve ever witnessed, three months later, an indigent person requesting the arrest of a complainant, and then the complainant was indeed arrested. Did this only come about because of the high-profile nature of this case? And if this was an indigent, everyday New Yorker, would this have happened?” Be on the lookout for further updates on Jonathan Majors’ assault and harassment case on HotNewHipHop.

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Meagan Good & Jonathan Majors Go Viral As He “Fixes” Her Hair: “That Braid Sticking Out Of Her Bun”

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Jonathan Majors began 2023 by soaring to new heights in his career thanks to projects like Creed III and the latest Ant-Man film, though his star quickly came crashing down after a domestic dispute in a New York taxi cab with his then-girlfriend. Things became physical between them after she allegedly saw a message from another woman pop up on his phone, ultimately leading to the California native’s arrest. His large social circle crumbled almost instantly, leaving Majors standing alone against his harrowing charges.

Thankfully, he’s since found new love with Harlem actress Meagan Good, though not everyone is convinced of their relationship’s legitimacy. The pair have been in court together this week, and on Thursday (November 30), a new video of the actor “fixing” his other half’s hair began circulating online, though the reasons weren’t as flattering as Majors likely hoped. In the clip below, the 34-year-old steps behind Good to help her into her jacket, lifting her hair so it (mostly) didn’t get caught beneath the fabric.

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Meagan Good Stands by Her Man in Court

Of course, ruthless social media users are pointing out that Good walked away from the encounter with a large strand of hair sticking out of her bun – something they would’ve liked to have seen Majors adjust for his girl as well. “Him not fixing the part I thought he was gonna fix is sending me,” one viewer laughed. “He’s so new to dating Black women that he left that braid sticking out of her bun omg,” another speculated, stirring up plenty of discourse.

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Twitter Users Troll Jonathan Majors’ Attempt to Fix His GF’s Hair

Keep scrolling to read what other Twitter users are saying about Meagan Good supporting Jonathan Majors amid his assault trial. Do you think the pair seem like a legitimate couple, or could it all be a ploy to change the public’s perception of the actor? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Tory Lanez Fan Livid With Megan Thee Stallion, Claims She Took Time Off Work To Support Him In Court

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Tory Lanez was making a ton of headlines yesterday as his sentencing hearing took place. People were anticipating his sentence to come down swiftly. However, that is not at all how things played out. Instead, the judge had numerous people speak during the proceedings. The entire hearing played out throughout the afternoon and it never concluded. According to Meghann Cuniff, the judge decided that Tory’s sentencing would continue today. This subsequently kicked off another wave of anticipation.

Moreover, we even found out that numerous people sent letters to the judge, vouching for Tory. For instance, Iggy Azalea was one of the people who reached out. Overall, this led to a ton of backlash. Although, it doesn’t seem like Iggy cares about your criticisms. As for Tory’s fans, they are hoping for a light sentence. Some of them were even at the hearing yesterday. This includes the woman below, who was recently posted on The Neighborhood Talk Instagram page.

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Tory Lanez Fan Goes Off

As you can see, this young fan is absolutely livid with Megan Thee Stallion. The woman claimed that she hates Meg and that supporting Tory is costing her a lot of money. She says that she had to take time off work in order to come to the courthouse. Moreover, she lives pretty far away, which made it a long trek. In her eyes, without Meg, this whole situation would have never happened. It was a bizarre rant that invoked a whole lot of victim-blaming. Whether or not this woman will return for day 2 of Tory’s sentencing, remains to be seen.

Tory Lanez is currently facing 13 years in prison, at least that is if the prosecution gets its way. The judge has said that Tory’s actions after the shooting will be considered when giving the sentence. Let us know what you think of the proceedings, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Jonathan Majors Seen Leaving NYC Courthouse In “FREEDOM” Cap After Facing Assault Allegations

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On Saturday (March 25), the world was shocked by the news of Jonathan Majors’ unexpected arrest. As DailyMail reports, he was taken into custody yesterday morning. He’s currently facing charges of “strangulation, assault, and harassment,” according to NYPD officials. The accusations come from his 30-year-old girlfriend, who called authorities after sustaining injuries to her head and neck. Despite the evidence coming out against his client, the Creed III actor‘s representative is vehemently denying any wrongdoing.

“He’s done nothing wrong. We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up,” they shared in a statement. Less than 12 hours after he was arrested, another update regarding Majors’ case came out. At the time, photographers captured him leaving an NYC courthouse. He was notably wearing a cap that reads “FREEDOM FREEDOM” and a COVID-19 mask. By his side was either an attorney or assistant, who shielded the 33-year-old from the rain with a translucent umbrella.

Jonathan Majors Enjoys His “FREEDOM” After NYC Arrest

While many details regarding the situation that resulted in Majors’ arrest are still under wraps, we have heard reports claiming that the couple broke out into an argument during a taxi ride. The alleged victim apparently saw another woman text her man’s phone, resulting in an altercation that’s said to have turned physical. The Ant-Man star is being accused of slapping his partner when she tried to view the messages before putting his hands around her neck, ultimately resulting in visible injuries. Among them was a “laceration behind her ear, redness, and marks to her face.”

At the time of his arrest, Jonathan Majors was promptly cuffed and hauled off to jail. Police reportedly “felt there was enough evidence for probable cause.” At the same time, his girlfriend was taken to a local hospital where she was assessed and thankfully declared to be stable. The reason for and conditions of the 33-year-old’s release remain unknown at this time, though we’ll surely receive more updates on the situation in the coming days. Read our initial report on the incident here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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