Lil Durk arrested in Florida, charged in a murder-for-hire plot.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is currently held at Broward County Jail, facing federal charges, including a murder-for-hire accusation. U.S. Marshals arrested him between late Thursday and early Friday, per NBC News. His detention aligns with the indictment of five members of his crew, Only The Family (OTF), charged as co-conspirators in a Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot. Although it’s unclear if Durk’s arrest directly links to this case, the timing has raised speculation. Reports from CBS connect the charges to a plot involving rapper Quando Rondo’s cousin, who was killed in 2022, allegedly in retaliation for Chicago rapper King Von’s death. The unsealed indictment in a Los Angeles U.S. District Court details conspiracy and murder-for-hire charges involving firearms. Known for hits with Drake and J. Cole, Lil Durk won a Grammy in 2024 for “Laugh Now Cry Later.”
BREAKING: Lil Durk has been arrested and is being charged “Murder For Hire”
He currently is being held with No Bond. pic.twitter.com/4Oc98E1Ymh
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) October 25, 2024
Burna Boy previews an unreleased song at his Peacock Theatre performance.
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy thrilled fans by teasing another unreleased track during a high-energy show at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Performing alongside American-Senegalese icon, Akon in front of a packed 7,100-person crowd, Burna Boy’s set reached its peak when he debuted a new song, rumored to be titled “No Fly Zone”. This reveal marks the second time Burna has teased upcoming music, following an earlier preview of “Empty Chairs”, a track anticipated to be part of his next album, No Sign of Weakness, set to drop in 2025. Fans eagerly embraced the surprise performance, adding to the growing excitement around Burna Boy’s upcoming releases.
Burna Boy previews an unreleased song at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) October 24, 2024
2Baba surprises his fans with a newly released single, “Kuku Google Am.”
Nigerian music icon 2Baba has thrilled fans by dropping a new track titled “Kuku Google Am,” showcasing his signature creativity and talent. Produced by Duktor Sett, the song has quickly become one of 2024’s standout releases, with its vibrant sound and compelling production. The single arrives as 2Baba gears up for his first album since Warriors, released in 2020. Earlier this year, the “African Queen” singer teased his return on Instagram, encouraging fans to look forward to what he has in store for 2024. He posted, “Yes ooo 2024, merry new and happy every, my people, na so we no go gree for anybody this year o.” This new track offers a promising preview of what’s to come on his upcoming album, raising excitement among fans and reaffirming 2Baba’s legendary status in the music scene.
NEW MUSIC FROM 2BABA 👑
“KUKU GOOGLE AM” OUT NOW
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) October 25, 2024
Rihanna gives her thoughts on Kendrick Lamar headlining the 2025 Super Bowl show.
Pop star and businesswoman, Rihanna, who headlined the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, recently expressed her excitement about Kendrick Lamar taking on the 2025 halftime performance in New Orleans. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the music mogul praised Lamar’s artistry, calling it “a diamond on a ring finger, honey. It’s meant to be!” Rihanna believes Kendrick is the ideal choice for this moment, emphasizing his top-tier talent. “He’s gonna crush it. We should never doubt him. He’s an amazing artist, top-tier,” she said. Reflecting on Lamar’s recent success, Rihanna commended him for his impactful year, referencing his “Pop Out” Juneteenth show, which brought people together and celebrated culture. Rihanna, despite a complicated past with Drake, praised Kendrick, noting how he emerged victorious in their famous rap rivalry. Confident in his abilities, Rihanna proclaimed, “Kendrick Lamar is the one that’s supposed to do it right now.”
Rihanna gives her thoughts on Kendrick Lamar taking the stage at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show‼️
“It’s meant to be… he’s Kendrick Lamar. He deserves it; I can’t wait to watch it. Kendrick, thank you.”pic.twitter.com/3ZWFX6c0bL
— RapTV (@Rap) October 24, 2024
Disney set to announce an AI initiative to transform their creative output.
The Walt Disney Co. is set to unveil a significant AI initiative aimed at transforming its creative processes, sources informed TheWrap on Thursday. This initiative will involve “hundreds” of employees and focus mainly on post-production and visual effects, with some aspects related to parks and experiences, though not directly impacting customers. While a Disney spokesperson declined to comment, an insider suggested that the company’s AI efforts are still in the early stages and not as expansive as previously reported. The news has quickly circulated within tech and financial circles despite limited details. Disney joins Lionsgate, which recently partnered with AI company Runway to enhance film and television production. As a highly diversified and data-driven entertainment giant, Disney is well-positioned to integrate AI into its operations, signaling a major shift in the industry as Hollywood navigates the challenges of adopting new technology amidst concerns from the creative community.
Disney will reportedly announce a huge AI initiative that will “transform its creative output” with a focus on post-production and visual effects.
AI will also be integrated into Disney’s parks & experiences business in some way.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 24, 2024
