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Despite being found not guilty in his murder for hire trial, Lil Durk isn’t free just yet. In a report from independent journalist Meghann Cuniff , the judge revealed that the Chicago rapper has one more trial to face. He’s acquitted from the murder for hire trial, but not his RICO charge. Consequently, he’ll remain in custody until the case is resolved. That trial will begin on October 5th. Regardless, Lil Durk’s defense team and hip-hop as a whole is rejoicing over his acquittal. Rappers like Drake, G Herbo, Kanye West, and Young Thug all shared posts across social media rejoicing in his innocence. For many, Machine Gun Kelly was the most surprising supporter, showing up to the courtroom personally to support his friend Lil Durk. “This been my bro for a decade,” MGK shared in a post on X . “When he called and asked if I’d pull up and support, I’m there no question. Free Durk.” Additionally, his defense lawyer Drew Fi...

Following the 9/11 attacks, the country descended into a period of paranoia. In the wake of the devastation, major media outlets such as Clear Channel Communications sent out a memo of 164 songs to avoid playing on the air. Subsequently, songs deemed “lyrically questionable”, either involving planes or acts of violence, were pulled from the airwaves. Here are 6 of the most surprising songs to make it on the infamous post-9/11 radio ban list. “Walk Like An Egyptian” By The Bangles This 1986 hit’s references to Middle Eastern culture were all it took for the song to land on the list. This wasn’t the only time the song experienced a temporary ban, though. In 1991, during the Persian Gulf War, the BBC placed the track on a list of songs to avoid playing on radio airwaves during that time as well. “Doctor My Eyes” by Jackson Browne Jackson Browne’s 1972 debut single somehow made the list as well. The song only...

It’s no secret that, in its relatively brief history, AI chatbots like ChatGPT have developed a disturbing track record of allegedly convincing some users that their most extreme beliefs might actually be true. The problem was never worked out of the system, and at this point seems like it might be inseparable, particularly for people experiencing a mental health crisis. As Ars Technica’s Ashley Belanger reports , a California man with bipolar disorder has sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT helped convince him he was Jesus Christ and encouraged him to attempt suicide. Michael Lines started using ChatGPT for daily tasks, like meal planning and investment tips. After a manic episode, his conversations turned to religion. According to his lawsuit, the chatbot continuously reinforced his delusions, and “elaborated on them, absorbed the user’s interpretive frame as [its] own, and progressively lost the capacity to distinguish a user in crisis from a narrative to be extended.” ...

As time goes on, it can be easy to forget a song you once loved. Therefore, it can be fun to rediscover a lost hit you adored at a young age. Simply hearing the song at a store, on the radio, in a show or movie, or in a mention online can spark the memory. This is usually soon followed by a full listen to the lost favorite. As millennials are in their 30s and 40s, we may have forgotten about these three alternative rock songs from the 90s. “Banditos” By The Refreshments When 90s alternative fans think of bands out of Tempe, Arizona, they normally think of Gin Blossoms. Many aren’t as familiar with hometown favorites, The Refreshments. Formed in 1992, the band self-released a debut in 1994, Wheelie . Many of the tracks were re-recorded and included on their 1996 album Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy . Their debut single, “Banditos”, became the band’s biggest hit. The track combines pop-punk with post-grunge, resulting in this late-90s alt-ro...

The forthcoming Snoop Dogg biopic has found its Biggie Smalls. SwayvoTwain, the son of late legendary R&B artists Angie Stone and D’Angelo, will portray Christopher Wallace, aka the Notorious B.I.G. Born Michael D’Angelo Archer II, SwayvoTwain is a 29-year-old recording artist, songwriter, and performer. To date, he has one album under his belt— The Articles of SwayvoTwain, Vol. 1 (2018)— as well as several singles. He’s previously been seen in projects like Family Legacy and Love & Neo-Soul: Honoring the Legacy of D’Angelo . However, his Snoop Dogg biopic role will mark his first major film appearance, per Variety . Snoop Dogg is producing the biopic through his Death Row Pictures imprint Dubbed Snoop , the man himself—Snoop Dogg—will be producing the film through Death Row Pictures. Actor Jonathan Daviss ( Outer Banks ), known professionally as JD, will portray the legendary West Coast rapper. According to Deadline , “The film is a look at how ...

FromSoftware has released the emergency Elden Ring patch 1.17.1 today. However, the new update doesn’t include any gameplay improvements or additional content. Instead, it fixes a multiplayer glitch involving DLC items. Here are the full Elden Ring patch notes and a breakdown of what today’s update actually does. Elden Ring Patch 1.17.1 Notes Explained Screenshot: FromSoftware If you were wondering what the Elden Ring update today is about, you aren’t alone . After all, the in-game description doesn’t clearly explain what was changed. However, FromSoftware has now provided a brief explanation of the patch notes in a post on X . According to FromSoftware, the Elden Ring update fixes a glitch that allowed ineligible players to obtain Tarnished Edition DLC items: “Patch 1.17.1 has been released for ELDEN RING . This update fixes an issue in multiplayer where, under specific conditions, DLC-specific items could be obtained when not normally eligible. No additional con...

The Fortnite Mega Man skins have leaked early online through dataminers. According to the leak, the crossover will feature Mega Man, Zero, Mega Man X, and a Rush Sidekick. Here is every cosmetic item reportedly included in the Fortnite Mega Man collaboration, along with its potential price. All Fortnite Mega Man Skins Leaked Screenshot: Epic Games After Epic Games released its first teaser trailer , dataminers have leaked all three Mega Man skins reportedly coming to Fortnite this week . According to the leaks, the collaboration will specifically feature Mega Man from Mega Man: Dual Override , Zero, and Mega Man X. More importantly, the leak has given us our first look at how each skin appears in-game. For your convenience, we have uploaded a series of HD images below so you can take a closer look at all the new Mega Man cosmetics coming soon. Mega Man Dual Override Outfit Screenshot: Epic Games Zero Outfit Screenshot: Epic Games Mega Man X Outfi...