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Rapper Lil Durk faces potential death penalty over murder-for-hire plot
Chicago rapper Lil Durk was arrested on Thursday just days after being honoured with the Keys to the Village of Broadview and of Bellwood for his contributions to the cities.
Lil Durk’s arrest is in connection with the killing of rapper Quando Rando’s cousin who was allegedly murdered in retaliation for the killing of rapper King Von who was an associate of Durk’s On The Family (OTF) crew.
Following his death, an unnamed co-conspirator who is part of OTF, Lil Durk is alleged to have offered money and lucrative music opportunities to anyone who would kill Quando Rondo.
According to the indictment, in August 2022, a gunman opened fire on Quando Rondo, whose real name is Terrell Bowman, while he was at a gas station in West Hollywood with his sister and cousin. Rondo and his sister were uninjured but his cousin, 24-year-old Saviay’a Robinson, was shot multiple times and died.
Lil Durk was arrested alongside 5 other members of the OTP crew who are facing a murder-for-hire charge and the use of a deadly weapon in a murder which carries up to a life imprisonment and a death penalty.
Lil Durk becomes the latest famous American rapper to be facing criminal charges after Atlanta rapper Young Thug who is currently facing trial for RICO charges.
Entertainment
Gospel singer Dare Melody loses wife
The wife of prominent gospel artist Damilare Odunuga, popularly known as Dare Melody, has passed away.
The news of Adedoyin Odunuga’s death was confirmed through a statement shared by Dare Melody on Instagram late Thursday, where he expressed his deep sorrow over the loss.
Earlier today, DM Multimedia, the company associated with Dare Melody, released an official statement, announcing Adedoyin Odunuga’s passing in the early hours of October 24, 2024.
The statement from DM Multimedia honored Mrs. Odunuga as a beloved presence among family, friends, and colleagues. “You will forever be in our hearts,” the message read, capturing the grief felt by those who knew her.
The full message from DM Multimedia added: “Black Day @DM Multimedia: DM Multimedia Mourns The Demise Of The Wife Of The Chairman (Evang. Dare Melody). It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the transition to eternal rest of our beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend (Mrs Adedoyin Odunuga, Nee: Odagi), who passed away early this morning, today, 24th of October 2024. R💔💔💔I💔💔💔P. You will forever be in our hearts. #AdedoyinOdunuga. #Signed: DM Multimedia.”
Since the news broke, condolences have been pouring in for Dare Melody and his family. DM Multimedia has requested that the public keep the family in their thoughts during this difficult time.
Entertainment
Burna Boy previews new song at sold-out Los Angeles concert
On October 23, 2024, Burna Boy packed up the Peacock Centre in Los Angeles as he thrilled fans with a collection of his hit singles.
The 2-day concert tagged Headliners Only saw Burna Boy team up with American-Senegalese music icon Akon.
The audience got a peek at one of the unreleased songs from Burna Boy’s next album, which he previewed to the excited crowd.
This is the second song Burna Boy will be previewing after earlier teasing the song ‘Empty Chairs’ off his next album which is expected to be released in 2025.
Entertainment
Sex demands led to my 14-year absence from acting, says Jumoke George
Jumoke George, the ace actress, has spoken out about her 14-year absence from the film industry.
In a recent episode of Oyinmomo TV, the actress revealed that her dark skin tone and refusal to exchange sex for roles led to her prolonged hiatus.
Jumoke, who returned to acting some years ago, disclosed that movie directors often complained about her dark skin tone, suggesting she bleach her skin.
She also recalled an incident where a director told her she was being blacklisted for refusing to sleep with them.
“My skin tone was not the only setback I encountered in this business. The other reason why I did not get any roles or see the back of a lens for 14 years is because I refused to sleep around. For my skin tone, they complained that I was too dark and I would tell them to add my lightning to the scene to make me look lighter,” she said.
“You cannot push me into something I do not want to do. I will glow with this skin till old age and do not forget, black does not crack. I started having issues with getting roles when the executives wanted a relationship in exchange for it. The pressure was getting immense and it was more than 20 to 30 people.
“Another thing was that if you dated one of them, broke up, and went ahead to date someone else, they would discuss you among themselves. I said to myself that as long as God exists, I would not find myself in such a space. I had to do so to avoid becoming a pass-around among them.
“I did not get any acting roles for about three years, I did not understand what was happening. One day I was at Feminine Cafe at LTV 8, and I met one of our directors, I would not mention his name. I asked him what happened that he did not call me for roles, and he asked me ‘Jummy, you want to feature in movies?’.
“He then told me that their group of directors decided not to call me roles and I was like why? He said it was because I was refusing to sleep with them… he also asked me what was the benefit of my refusing their advances. I just started crying and he walked out. When I got home, I prayed to God to take control. “
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