Authorities announce new phase in search for missing teen Kiely Rodni
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You can fly in a seaplane between New York City and Washington, DC, starting this fall
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Former prosecutor, advocate for criminal justice reform, facing rape charges
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Feds bust alleged Mafia gambling operations posing as shoe repair, coffee shop
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DA claims witness in Young Thug's RICO case is being threatened
Young Thug‘s attorney and the Fulton County district attorney are expressing concern over the safety of an affiliate of the rapper’s Young Slime Life gang. Thug was arrested under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in July. According to WSB-TV, the identity of a cooperating witness in his RICO case was revealed, prompting a slew of threatening messages.
“YSL enthusiasts and/or actual gang members are threatening someone they believe is cooperating with the state,” District Attorney Fani Willis said. “And not only that person, but their very small children.”
The identity leak reportedly occurred during the discovery procedure, in which the defense and prosecution exchanged evidence that will be presented in January’s trial.
“This is putting people at risk and it’s poisoning the jury pool,” attorney Brian Steel told WSB-TV. “Please stop immediately. Whomever is placing items of discovery online is not doing anybody a favor. It is totally inappropriate to try to try this case in social media. This will be tried fairly and justly in Fulton County Superior Court.”
An investigation is underway to determine the individual behind the leak. Steps are being taken to protect the cooperating witness.
“We are going to have to do things to make sure that the witnesses are safe,” Willis said. “We need people to understand that they can cooperate, they can do the right thing and the state will be here to protect them.”
As previously reported, Thugger, Gunna and 26 other YSL members were arrested for allegedly violating Georgia’s criminal racketeering law. Thug faces several charges, including participation in a criminal street gang, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a machine gun and drug possession. Thug has maintained his innocence, but the judge has repeatedly denied his bond requests.
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Baby Keem produced Offset's upcoming single, “54321”
Offset is working on another solo album, and he’s ready to give fans an idea of what to expect. On Friday, the rapper will drop his new single, “54321,” a collaboration with Grammy winner Baby Keem.
According to Offset, Keem produced the single, which was first announced over the weekend. It is one of several songs that will be on his upcoming album — one that he claims will have “hits” for both men and women.
“Album is full of hits and full of smashes,” he said in a clip shared on the internet. “Y’all gonna see how I’m coming. I’m coming crazy in all aspects of rapping. I ain’t playing no games. I got shit for the girls too. I made sure I touched on some shit for the girls.”
Offset’s debut solo project, Father of 4, was released in 2019. He’s since dropped Culture III with Migos, whose members Takeoff and Quavo have started their own group, Uncle & Phew.
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Judge rejects plea deals for couple accused of trying to sell nuclear sub secrets
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Three men killed in hit-and-run outside Chicago gay bar, suspect at large
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SZA to display acting chops in upcoming film debut
SZA has secured a role in her very first movie. As Deadline reports, the Grammy-winning singer will star in an upcoming Eddie Huang film titled Tuna Melt.
The dramedy follows Huang, a hitman who unexpectedly meets the love of his life — after a breakup and the completion of a hit. The singer will take on the role of his love interest.
News of SZA’s forthcoming film debut comes months after she randomly revealed she “got the part” she wanted in an unknown project. “She’s an actress,” the singer wrote on her Instagram Story in December. She made her acting debut in 2020 when she appeared in Looking for LaToya, a show within Issa Rae‘s HBO series Insecure.
Tuna Melt, directed and written by Huang, currently has no set release date. Chloe Cherry, who plays Faye in Euphoria, also stars in the film.
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Playboi Carti joins Rolling Loud New York lineup
Organizers for Rolling Loud New York have managed to add another performer to the star-studded lineup. On Monday, they announced that Playboi Carti will perform at the festival, set to go down next month.
“PLEASE WELCOME, PLAYBOI CARTI!” they wrote next to an updated photo of the flyer.
Rolling Loud New York will take place September 23-25 at Citi Field in Queens and will include performances from headliners Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future, as well as a slew of other artists. With a lineup of over 100 stars, why add Playboi Carti?
Well, organizers say they’ve “believed in Carti ever since 2015” — the year he dropped Soundcloud singles “Broke Boi” and “Fetti” featuring Da$h and Maxo Kream.
“Carti’s redefining what it means to be a hip-hop artist, so it’s only right for him to play a big part in our latest festival in hip-hop’s hometown,” they told TMZ. “We can’t wait to see what this future headliner has planned for the New York crowd.”
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