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A Los Angeles jury found a man guilty of sending his 17-year-old son to murder PnB Rock. After four hours of deliberation, the jury convicted Freddie Trone, 42, on four counts: one count of murder, two robbery counts and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.In September 2022, rapper and singer PnB Rock, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was eating at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles with his girlfriend, the mother of his 4-year-old child. A teenager wearing a ski mask walked into the restaurant and demanded Allen’s jewelry before opening fire. Allen was shot multiple times and pronounced dead an hour later at a hospital.The prosecution argued during the trial that the teenager was acting on his father’s orders and that Trone drove the getaway car. His defense team countered that Trone was o...

Ms. Lauryn Hill has revealed the reason behind the last-minute cancellation of her and The Fugees' North American tour dates.A statement released by the artist briefly explained that the cancellation was due to an injury she suffered from in 2023. Hill also called out the "penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines" of unnamed media outlets, accusing them of "[creating] a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour.""The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal," she continued. "Performing for my fans, is a profound exchange of energy and emotion that excites me every time. Every show is a piece of my expression and testament to our connection and shared ...

As Asake readies the release of his new album Lungu Boy, he's rolled out another bouncy single. Following up the Central Cee-featuring "Wave" comes another high-octane cut entitled "Active" with an assist from Travis Scott.Paired with a dynamic music video, the cut is a captivating joint effort by Asake and Scott. Produced by Sarz and Mike Dean, "Active" also interpolates the beats and vocals of fellow fuji musician Adewale Ayuba."Gang activity outside (Gang) / Please believe I done seen the other side (Bang) / Remember all we had to be was alive (Hey) / Now I got twenty Vs in garage / Each house, beach house, overseas and a lodge," spits Scott.Lungu Boy – Asake's third studio LP – is set to feature a solid slate of featured artists across its 15-track lineup, including Wizkid, Stormzy and...