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Man Involved in Overdose of Michael K. Williams Sentenced to Nearly Three Years in Prison

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Carlos Macci, a man involved in the overdose of Michael K. Williams, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Williams was sentenced to nearly three years.

According to The Blast, Macci was arrested due to a drug trafficking investigation. Macci is one of four charged.

Adding to the 30 months in prison. Macci will have three years of supervised release while serving year one of his sentence in an inpatient drug treatment facility.

Speaking to the court ahead of the sentence, Macci said, “I would like to say, your honor, I’m sorry for what has happened.”

Outside of the courtroom, Williams’ nephew, Dominic Dupont, said to NBC News, “Today was a sad day. There are no winners here. We lost an amazing human being.”

According to several confirmed reports, an additional dealer who sold the fatal dose of the drug to The Wire actor Michael K. Williams has pleaded guilty to a narcotics conspiracy charge. 

Irvin “Green Eyes” Cartagena was originally charged with narcotics conspiracy resulting in death, which could’ve resulted in a life sentence. Still, he pleaded to a lesser charge with a sentence of 24 to 30 years behind bars.

“I knew my actions were wrong and against the law,” Cartagena said via an interpreter. “I am very sorry for my actions.”

Cartagena is scheduled for sentencing in August.

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Megan Thee Stallion Returns to Studio: ‘Back in That Mode’

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Megan Thee Stallion is back in the booth, teasing new music. Hitting Instagram, the Houston Hottie shared, “Im back in that mode its that time” and added a devil emoji. The IG reveal follows a self-imposed music hiatus to get “in a better place.”

Hot Girl Meg was previously featured in the pages of InStyle mag, and Thee Stallion says she wants to take her time in returning to music.

In the article titled “Megan Thee Stallion Is in Her Healing Girl Era,” Thee Stallion said, “Fans can expect new music when I’m in a better place.”

She added, “Right now, I’m focusing on healing.”

For Thee Stallion, healing included enjoying her dogs, binging TV, and working out.

“The music and entertainment industry can be a grind, so it’s important to take time off and avoid burning out,” she said. “Life is all about balance.”

Thee Stallion also speaks about her Revlon partnership and more in the article. You can read more below and also check out who her new boo is here.

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Monica Speaks on Entering Crowd to Stop Assault of a Woman: ‘It Was Just Instincts’

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Monica Speaks on Entering Crowd to Stop Assault of a Woman: 'It Was Just Instincts'

Monica is reflecting on a moment when she left the stage to go into the crowd of the Riverfront Music Festival to stop the assault of a woman. Appearing on CNN Primetime, Monica wanted to ensure the woman was not harmed.

“Simply put, I didn’t want to see her hurt or harmed, and her not make it back home after coming just to be a concertgoer for myself and Ashanti who was also on the show,” Monica said. “These concerts have become what almost feels like a dangerous space and place, and I just really want that to change.”

Monica stated that her instincts kicked in but that does not make her a super hero. “I did what I would hope that someone would do if they saw that happening to my aunt or mother. She’s definitely elder. And there was a level of fear there for me, just watching what appeared to be a situation that could have been escalated even further, I was simply trying to de-escalate it.”

In a video online, Monica was performing at the Riverfront Music Festival in Detroit when she noticed a woman get punched in the crowd. She stopped her performance to address the fan.

Monica apologized on the stage but would also issue another statement on Instagram in The Shade Room’s comments:

“I apologized there & I’m apologizing here for my actions but no one would take action ! I was so triggered , I watched & she didn’t appear to even know him! It appeared to be about space during a packed concert! He punched her with ALL his strength! My intentions were to prevent her from being hit again & she wasn’t ! I asked for help, it fell on deaf ears! It was like seeing my mother or an aunt be assaulted!! This woman was 50+ I pray she’s ok! Happy Sunday to everyone!”

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Trippie Redd Delivers New Single “Last Days” and ‘A Love Letter To You 5’ Tracklist

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Trippie Redd Announces 'A Love Letter To You 5' for Aug. 4

Trippie Redd is back with a new single, dropping off “Last Days” ahead of A Love Letter To You 5. The single brought in a sample of “Sextape” from the Deftones and was produced by Zodiac and Pax.

Arriving alongside the new single is the full tracklist for the album, revealing Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch, The Kid LAROI, Bryson Tiller, and more as features.

Last week, Trippie Redd announced A Love Letter To You 5, set for release on August 4.

The new album is the first in the Love Letter series to release since 2019 and the second full release from the rapper in this calendar year. The first taste of the new album is “Took My Breath Away,” which premiered last month.

Trippie Redd has also announced his highly anticipated Take Me Away Tour, set to take place across North America this fall. The 24-date tour will kick off on August 31 at the Somerset Amphitheater near Minneapolis, MN, and will make stops in cities like Toronto, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and more before concluding on October 9 in Seattle, WA. Joining Trippie Redd as special guests on the tour will be LUCKI, D.Savage, Ekkstacy, K Sauve, and Jean Dawson on select dates.

The Take Me Away Tour announcement follows Trippie Redd’s recent release of the single “Took My Breath Away” featuring Skye Morales. The song comes after the success of his Mansion Musik mixtape, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Rap Albums Chart and #2 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. Trippie Redd has consistently achieved Top 5 debuts on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, with the mixtape marking his seventh consecutive entry in the Top 5.

LUCKI, who will join Trippie Redd on the tour, continues to enjoy the success of his album FLAWLESS LIKE ME, featuring collaborations with Future and Babyface Ray. The album’s release was accompanied by a sold-out 25-date tour in early 2023, which included shows in London and Canada.

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Bullets Recovered From Nevada Home to be Tested for Possible Link to Those That Killed Tupac

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Details of an investigation into a Las Vegas home in connection to the murder of Tupac Shakur continue to pour out. The Daily Mirror notes .40 caliber bullets were recovered from the home belonging to Duane “Keefe D” Davis. Davis long suggested his nephew, Orlando Anderson, killed 2Pac.

The bullets are set to have forensic testing “to determine if they have any link to the bullets found in 2Pac’s body or on the scene of the homicide.”

An insider to the case revealed, “Microfibers or residues from the weapon or the bullet could prove to be a link. There is no information yet on the history of the bullets, how old they are or their significance. And it will take some time to assess how the bullets play a role in this case.”

READ MORE: Video Released of SWAT Arriving to Execute Search Warrant in Connection to Tupac’s Murder

Previously, a list of items taken from the raid of a Las Vegas-area home that is reportedly tied to the murder of Tupac Shakur has been revealed. According to TMZ, laptops, iPads, a USB, and a hard drive were secured from the home. Books and pictures were also taken from the scene. Of the books was Keefe D’s Compton Street Legends.

On Tuesday (July 18), news broke of a search warrant executed in Las Vegas in connection with the 1996 murder of Tupac. According to TMZ, the home was owned by a woman named Paula Clemons, the wife of Keefe D, who has long been at the center of conversation involving Pac’s death.

Video of the Metro SWAT team used in the search can be seen below.

The warrant was executed in Henderson, Nevada, which does not have a statute of limitations for prosecuting homicide cases.

“LVMPD can confirm a search warrant was served in Henderson, Nevada on July 17, 2023, as part of the ongoing Tupac Shakur homicide investigation,” Las Vegas police said in a statement. “We will have no further comment at this time.”

According to CBS News, retired Los Angeles police detective Greg Kading stated the case was solved as Keefe D, born Duane Davis, confessed to his involvement in the crime while he was being questioned in connection with the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. Details of what was recovered at the Nevada home if anything, have not been disclosed.

READ MORE: Oakland City Council Approves Renaming MacArthur Boulevard to ‘Tupac Shakur Way’

In April 2022, on the Bomb1st podcast, Former Death Row muscle Reggie Wright Jr. added more to the rumor mill about the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, saying that the last man alive in the car which fired the fatal shots that killed Shakur will be charged with the decades-old crime this year.

Wright says that the Las Vegas Police Department has been ramping up their investigation into the Shakur murder.

“Let’s put it this way, I bet Keefe D [has] been having the runs for the last two weeks,” Wright said. “Because yeah, they are knocking on doors and there’s some activity.” Wright even made a challenge out of the rumors and urged viewers to predict the date on which Keefe D will be arrested this year while promising a prize to whoever predicts the correct date.

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[WATCH] Ne-Yo Spotted With Two Baes as He Strolls Through Miami

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Ne-Yo has a new baby in his life but he also has two new women rolling with him. The Neighborhood Talk spotted Ne-Yo strolling through Miami with two ladies, hand in hand. Ne-Yo finalized his divorce from Crystal Renay in Feb.

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Ne-Yo has been in the news lately when hew filed a motion demanding a DNA test for the second child fathered by his latest baby mama Sade Bagnerise. Apparently the DNA testing must have revealed it is Ne-yo’s baby because now Sade is making custodial demands.

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According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, Sade and her lawyer showed up to court last week to respond to Ne-Yo’s lawsuit.

In her newly filed countersuit, Sade demanded primary physical custody of the 2 kids but agreed to share joint legal custody, which would allow Ne-Yo to have a say on important matters in their children’s lives.

Sade said Ne-Yo should be awarded every other weekend visitation along with alternating holiday parenting time. Further, she asked that the court award her temporary and permanent child support – along with reimbursement for a fair portion of any medical, educational, extracurricular, insurance, or other expenses related to the minor children that she incurs.

Sade did not address Ne-Yo’s demand for a DNA test on the youngest child but noted, “[Ne-Yo] is the biological father of the parties’ minor children.”

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Travis Scott Announces ‘CIRCUS MAXIMUS’ Film and Reveals New ‘UTOPIA’ Cover

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Travis Scott Announces 'CIRCUS MAXIMUS' Film and Reveals New 'UTOPIA' Cover

Travis Scott is gearing up to transport fans into a mind-bending experience with CIRCUS MAXIMUS, a visual odyssey globally, perfectly accompanied by the speaker-rattling sounds of his upcoming album, UTOPIA. The film, a surreal and psychedelic journey, brings together visionary filmmakers worldwide to explore the human experience and the power of soundscapes.

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Written and directed by Travis Scott, CIRCUS MAXIMUS features additional directors like Gaspar Noe, Valdimar Jóhannsson, Nicolas Winding Refn, Harmony Korine, and Kahlil Joseph. With a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes, the film promises an immersive and kaleidoscopic adventure for fans.

Ahead of the album’s release, UTOPIA is available for pre-order at shop.travisscott.com, featuring five unique album covers in vinyl, CD, and merchandise box sets. As excitement builds, Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd have also dropped the video for their new single, “K-POP.”

Travis Scott has also revealed a new cover for the album, which can be seen below.

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‘Barbie’ Songs Streamed 52 Million Times on Spotify During Film’s Opening Weekend

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'Barbie' Songs Streamed 52 Million Times on Spotify During Film's Opening Weekend

The Barbie Album is taking the music world by storm as Spotify users streamed its 19 songs a staggering 52 million times in just the opening weekend after its release. According to Music Industry How To, the track “Barbie World” by Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and Aqua emerged as the most streamed song from the movie’s official album, accounting for 10.3 million of the total streams. Aqua, in particular, experienced a significant boost in popularity, almost doubling its Spotify following within three weeks.

Dua Lipa’s hit single “Dance The Night” just missed out on the title of the most streamed Barbie song, gaining an impressive 10,120,370 streams during the opening weekend and reaching a total of 127,408,954 streams since its release in May. Not far behind, Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For” accrued 9,608,211 additional streams over the movie’s opening weekend, totaling 30,546,883 streams overall.

READ MORE: Nicki Minaj, Issa Rae join celebrities at ‘Barbie’ world premiere

Interestingly, Aqua, known for its iconic song “Barbie Girl” from 1997, experienced a massive surge in listeners, going from 13.5 million to 25.2 million in just three weeks, with almost two million new listeners joining during the opening weekend of the Barbie movie.

Additionally, Ryan Gosling, who stars as Ken in the movie, witnessed a remarkable increase in Spotify listeners, gaining 941,474 new followers within three days, surpassing established artists like Nicki Minaj, Lizzo, and Dua Lipa. The album’s success reflects Barbie’s immense popularity and cultural significance, captivating audiences with its catchy tunes and engaging performances.

The beauty world is also experiencing a Barbie revolution as the iconic doll’s influence permeates beauty and wellness routines. Consumers are embracing Barbie-pink nail art, “Barbie blonde” hair color, and themed services that evoke nostalgia in their self-care practices.

Barbie opens this weekend with $155 million in ticke sales across North America. According to Variety, the film now has the biggest opening of the year and broke the weekend reocrd for a film directed by a woman. Barbie opened in 4,243 locations across the continent.

Fresha, the leading marketplace and booking software for the beauty industry, has witnessed an astounding 508% year-on-year increase in Barbie-inspired services offered by salons. From June 19th to July 19th, 2023, bookings for Barbie-themed treatments like pink hair and nails and platinum blonde makeovers rose by 83% year-on-year.

Google Trends data shows a remarkable 323% surge in “Barbie” searches from July 2022 to July 2023, largely fueled by the highly anticipated Barbie movie release, which has significantly influenced global beauty and wellness trends.

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STARZ Releases First Look Images From Season 2 of ‘Power Book IV: Force,’ Premiere Set for Sept. 1

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STARZ Releases First Look Images From Season 2 of 'Power Book IV: Force,' Premiere Set for Sept. 1

STARZ gives fans an exciting Christmas in July gift, unveiling first-look photos from the much-anticipated second season of Power Book IV: Force. The action-packed series returns on Friday, Sept. 1, with midnight ET premieres on the STARZ app and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. For viewers in the UK and Ireland, it will be available on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform.

Season two promises more power and more problems as Tommy Egan, portrayed by Joseph Sikora, navigates a dangerous turf war and vies to become the sole drug distributor in Chicago. The sneak peek images also showcase other key characters, played by Isaac Keys, Kris D. Lofton, Manuel Eduardo Ramirez, Adrienne Walker, and Tommy Flanagan.

Power Book IV: Force is part of the expanded Power Universe franchise, with showrunner Gary Lennon leading the team for season two. The series is executive produced by Courtney A. Kemp, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Mark Canton, among others. Fans can expect intense drama, gripping storytelling, and high-stakes action in this thrilling installment of the acclaimed Power series.

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Latto Scores First No. 1 Single on Billboard Hot 100

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Latto Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with Feature on Jung Kook's "Seven"

Latto has notched a first for Hip-Hop in 2023. Latto‘s new collaboration with Jung Kook, “Seven,” lands at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first rapper to get to that position in 2023. It is the first No. 1 of Latto’s career.

Latto celebrated the achievement on her Instagram story: “Oop am I a bora girl now? 🙈 Forever grateful!! Thanks JK for trusting me! Armypots up +10000.”

Jung Kook is a K-pop star and a member of the group BTS. The single is believed to be the first from his forthcoming album.

Other rappers in the Billboard Hot 100 top ten are Gunna at No. 6 with “fukumean” and Lil Durk and J. Cole’s collaboration “All My Life.”

“Seven” also tops the global Spotify chart with 10.937 million streams.

Wingstop, the popular fast-casual chicken brand known for its iconic flavors, has partnered with hip-hop artist Latto to launch a special collaboration. This partnership results in Latto’s Lemon Herb Remix, a zesty dry rub flavor created by Latto in collaboration with Wingstop’s culinary team. The new flavor is now available nationwide for a limited time.

Latto’s Lemon Herb Remix combines the tangy taste of lemon, aromatic herbs, and savory garlic, offering a unique and innovative flavor experience for Wingstop fans. To celebrate the collaboration, Wingstop and Latto have introduced The Latto Meal, a group meal with 21 classic wings, two dips, and one large fry, inspired by Latto’s signature 7-7-7 lottery-winning energy.

“You can’t beat this flavor don’t play with me!!! I crafted my very own Lemon Herb Remix flavor with Wingstop and it’s 10/10,” said Latto. “I’ve been obsessed and eating Wingstop for years. To order The Latto Meal just how I do, go with all flats in my signature flavor and all the ranch. It’s so good that you’ll be fighting over the last wing, just like my sister Brook and I do.”

The collaboration is showcased in Wingstop’s latest commercial, featuring Latto sharing hand-sauced Lemon Herb Remix wings and seasoned fries at a girls’ night, accompanied by her hit song “Put It on Da Floor.”

“Wingstop fans crave our differentiated flavor, and as an emerging artist, Latto has brought her own differentiated flavor to the music industry,” said Wingstop’s Chief Growth Officer, Anne Fischer. “We’re thrilled to bring this collaboration to life with Latto to bring flavor fans into Wingstop through big, bold flavor with the Lemon Herb Remix.”

The launch of Latto’s Lemon Herb Remix comes just in time for Wingstop Wing Day, also known as National Chicken Wing Day, on Saturday, July 29. Wingstop fans can enjoy five free wings by using the code FREEWINGS at checkout on Wingstop.com or the app.

Don’t miss the chance to indulge in this exciting flavor collaboration and celebrate Wingstop Wing Day with free wings!

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