Columbus, OH

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his fiancé Sidem Oztürk were greeted by dozens of fans upon his release from prison on Wednesday. In his first Instagram post since the Court of Appeal acquitted him on murder charges, Kartel and Oztürk are seen sharing a kiss as he leaves the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in downtown Kingston.

Vybz Kartel, Fiancé Sidem Celebrate His Release In Limo Ride From Prison

Drake has always had a contentious relationship with dancehall. The rapper was criticized for exploiting the Jamaican genre during the making of the "Find Your Love" video way back in 2010. That said, he has repeatedly voiced his adoration for its artists. He has collaborated with numerous dancehall legends, and helped to boost their profile with American listeners. It's been a while since Drake dabbled in dancehall in his own music, but the rapper's recent Instagram post confirms that he's still very much a supporter. He celebrated the release of Vybz Kartel by rocking a "Free Vybz" t-shirt on Instagram.

Drake Rocks "Free Vybz Kartel" Shirt To Celebrate Kartel's Release From Prison

In July 2024, there was a major update in the case of Vybz Kartel, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams 10 years earlier. The musician’s conviction had already been overturned in March 2024. But the question remained whether Kartel might be retried.

What happened to Vybz Kartel?

Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has been freed from prison after judges decided he should not face a retrial for murder. The 48-year-old, real name Adidja Palmer, was jailed in 2014 but his conviction was overturned by UK judges in March. He had been accused of killing of Clive "Lizard"...

Vybz Kartel freed after murder conviction overturned

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DANCEHALL star Vybz Kartel has been dramatically freed from a Jamaican prison months after his murder conviction was overturned. Cops had alleged they saw a text on Kartel’s phone saying the body of associate Clive “Lizard” Williams was turned to “mincemeat.” Kartel – famous for hits such as Romping Shop, Dancehall Hero, and Summer Time […]

Damning text found on dancehall star Vybz Kartel’s phone that led to murder conviction – as he’s released 10 years later

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

HotNewHipHop

"Megan" has reportedly been repositioned on the Spotify charts.

Megan Thee Stallion’s New Album Reportedly Loses 30 Million Streams Due To Alleged Botting

The 36-year-old TV personality and entrepreneur can "definitely" see herself tying the knot with the rapper and music executive one day. It looks like Angela Simmons, 36, is ready to take her relationship with her boyfriend, Yo Gotti, to the next level. During a chat with The Breakfast Club on July 19, Simmons discussed how she feels about the rapper and music executive.

Angela Simmons Says Yo Gotti Is 'The One'

Orlando, FL

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Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Springfield, IL

The shocking body camera footage of Sonya Massey’s tragic police murder has moved several public figures to speak out, including Cardi B, Solange, and President Joe Biden. Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman and mother of two from Springfield, Illinois, was fatally shot on July 6 by former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, 30, who is white.

Cardi B, Meek Mill, Solange, and More Speak Out After Body Cam Footage Shows Police Murder Sonya Massey

Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs, the founder of Bad Bad Records has found himself on the receiving end of a string of allegations and is currently in the midst of unrelenting legal pressure. He currently faces several lawsuits from various people accusing him of sexual assault, abuse and more, while also at the centre of a federal sex trafficking investigation. Combs denies all accusations of wrongdoing.

Ice Cube claims Diddy may have been “targeted”

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Fans are here for this unexpected collab. In June of this year, Lil Uzi Vert made headlines for their participation in a Marc Jacobs campaign. The performer posed with the brand's 40th-anniversary bag in collaboration with Stephen Sprouse. Unfortunately, this resulted in a great deal of clowning online. Uzi's never been one to hide their true colors after a bit of criticism, however.

Lil Uzi Vert & Kai Cenat Team Up For New Marc Jacobs Campaign

Dr. Umar Questions Kendrick Lamar’s Intention With “Not Like Us”

50 Cent is not holding back about his longtime rival, Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper and television producer, 49, addressed his relationship with Combs, 54 — who has faced allegations of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and sex trafficking. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson recently celebrated his 49th...

Inside 50 Cent's Beef With Diddy And His $3.5 Million Photoshoot

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Famed music mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs found himself in troubled waters this past March. The Bad Boy CEO is a person of interest in an investigation involving sex trafficking. The FBI and U.S. Homeland Security raided several of Diddy’s homes last Monday looking for evidence. Sean...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Likely to Be Indicted Soon for Trafficking, Attorney Claims

Wiz celebrates the arrival of his new baby girl with a Lex Luger-produced single. Wiz Khalifa is now a father of a baby girl after his current boo, Aimee Aguilar, delivered their first child together on July 17. Her name is Kaydence and its Aguilar's one and only kid. The couple was pretty secretive about the pregnancy, but the world knows, and people are extremely happy for them. Fatherhood is something that North Dakota born MC has been working through ever since Sebastian was born, him and Amber Rose's now adolescent boy. But he seems to be more and more comfortable being someone that a younger person could look up to. We say that because Wiz Khalifa is celebrating that very duty on "Baby Girl On The Way".

Wiz Khalifa Tries His Hand At Sexy Drill With "Baby Girl On The Way"

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Who Is Vybz Kartel's Fiancée? Everything To Know About Sidem Ozturk

The couple have been together since 2019. With Vybz Kartel back home, there have been several questions surrounding his next moves. We know that he got...

Who Is Vybz Kartel's Fiancée? Everything To Know About Sidem Ozturk

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