On July 17, 2023, Las Vegas police raided a home in connection with the unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur. Body camera videos obtained by The Associated Press show a couple being detained by SWAT officers as they shouted commands. The warrant was for items related to the murder from Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a witness to the crime. The investigation into the rapper's death is ongoing.
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CBS has confirmed that "Big Brother" contestant Luke Valentine has been removed from the show after using a racial slur, sparking a conversation on social media about the importance of holding people accountable for their words. Valentine's departure from the show will be addressed in Thursday night's episode, and CBS and show producers have made it clear that they will not tolerate any form of racism or discrimination.
Robbie Robertson, the legendary lead guitarist of The Band, passed away at the age of 80 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, and is survived by his wife, ex-wife, children, and grandchildren. Robertson was born in Toronto, Canada, and was known for his work with The Band, solo albums, and collaborations with Martin Scorsese. His death marks the end of an era for the music industry, and he will be remembered for his immense contributions and lasting legacy.
Singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, referred to as "the greatest protest singer and songwriter that most people never heard of" in a 2013 Associated Press story, died Tuesday in Detroit. His albums flopped in the US in the 1970s, but he became a star in South Africa, inspiring white liberals horrified by the apartheid regime. His legacy would take off back home after the Oscar-winning documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" followed two South African fans who set out to discover what happened to their musical hero.
Billy Porter, known for his roles in "Pose" and "Cinderella", has revealed that he is facing financial difficulties due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, and has been forced to put his house on the market. Porter said that most people misunderstand actors' wealth and don't realize the financial impact of the strikes, and that he was relying on income from projects that have been put on hold. He also said that some people are oversimplifying the situation, and that the strikes are having a real financial impact on actors.
Rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of three felony charges on Tuesday and sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting and wounding rapper Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. The two-week trial in December highlighted the scrutiny Black women face when reporting abuse, and the sentencing has sparked conversations about the importance of believing victims and holding perpetrators accountable.
On Tuesday, hundreds of mourners gathered in Bray, Ireland to pay their respects to the late singer Sinéad O'Connor. The procession began at her former home, with members of the public lining the streets and laying flowers, and then drove on to a private service attended by notable figures. Fans left handwritten notes thanking her for her music, and her family issued a statement saying she "loved living in Bray and the people in it."
Megan Thee Stallion has spoken out about her experience of being shot by rapper Tory Lanez three years ago, saying she has not experienced a single day of peace since the incident. During the sentencing hearing, which is expected to conclude on Tuesday, Megan gave a statement which included her struggles with appearing in the same room as Tory again and the lasting impact the shooting has had on her life. Tory Lanez has pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and faces a sentence of two years of formal probation and a $2,500 fine.