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Chingy has revealed a major family secret, identifying “Family Reunion” star Isaiah Russell-Bailey as his youngest son. The “Right Thurr” rapper, whose real name is Howard Earl Bailey Jr., made the revelation during an appearance on “The Jason Lee Show,” where he discussed his children before identifying Russell-Bailey as his son. Russell-Bailey, 20, quickly found himself at the center of a social media frenzy following the revelation. The actor, best known for playing Shaka McKellan on Netflix’s “Family Reunion,” has generally kept his personal family life away from the spotlight. But the sudden attention prompted Russell-Bailey to address the conversation…

Lil Durk’s father, Big Durk, is celebrating his son’s courtroom victory — and says the entire family is on a high following the rapper’s acquittal. Big Durk spoke outside the federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, just minutes after a jury found Lil Durk not guilty on all five charges in his murder-for-hire case. He told TMZ he was “bursting with joy” and could barely contain his happiness after hearing the verdict. According to Big Durk, the relief extends throughout the family, which he says is now on a major emotional high after years of uncertainty surrounding the…

Lil Durk has been found not guilty on all five charges in his federal murder-for-hire case, bringing a major legal battle to an end. After three days of deliberations, a jury returned not guilty verdicts regarding Lil Durk’s alleged involvement in a fatal 2022 shooting in Los Angeles. The case centered on an alleged plot targeting rival rapper Quando Rondo that prosecutors said ultimately killed his cousin, Saviay’a Robinson. Prosecutors argued that Lil Durk hired a hit team to kill Quando as retaliation for the 2020 murder of his close friend, rapper Dayvon “King Von” Bennett, who was killed outside…

Clayton Howard is adding new photos to his lawsuit against Diddy and Cassie, arguing the images could help support his allegations against the former couple. Howard, a former male escort who later became a law student and testified during Diddy’s federal criminal trial, filed an amended complaint with several photographs attached as he attempts to keep his civil case alive. The lawsuit alleges Howard was hired to have sex with Cassie in hotel rooms while Diddy was present. He is seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages and claims the alleged conduct was part of a broader “course of…

Kodak Black has dodged another criminal case in Florida — this time, prosecutors have decided not to charge him with drug trafficking. The decision comes just one day after a judge dismissed a separate case against the rapper involving allegations that he fled from police and resisted arrest. On Friday, prosecutors filed documents stating there was insufficient evidence to prove Kodak possessed contraband during a November 2025 police encounter in Orlando. According to an arrest warrant, police said they found a pink bag containing MDMA and approximately $37,000 in cash, along with “numerous documents” bearing Kodak’s legal name, Bill Kapri.…

Former “No Jumper” host 4xtra has been arrested in Los Angeles on an attempted murder charge, TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that the rapper, whose real name is Resan Bingham, was booked by the Los Angeles Police Department Wednesday morning. Police records show 4xtra is being held on $1 million bail. As of now, no court date appears to have been scheduled. He is currently being held at the LAPD’s 77th Street police station. The attempted murder charge marks a major turn for the rapper, who previously made headlines for a much different reason. Last year, 4xtra…

NBA Ben10 and OG3 Three were arrested Thursday in connection with an April shooting at a Houston restaurant, TMZ has learned. The two rappers were among six people arrested by the FBI and partner agencies in Texas and Louisiana, according to FBI Houston spokesperson Connor Hagen. Authorities have not yet publicly disclosed the specific charges facing Ben10, OG3 Three or the four other people arrested in the operation. The arrests stem from a shooting at Confessions restaurant in Houston in April that left multiple people injured — including Ben10, who was later described in court documents as suffering “irreversible paralysis.”…

Sexyy Red is facing a potential $5 million default judgment after her child’s grandmother accused the rapper of encouraging fans to target her home. Nicole Barnes filed the lawsuit against Sexyy in March 2025, alleging the rapper shared her address on social media and urged her large following to “kick the door in” and commit acts of violence at Barnes’ home, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ. Barnes claims Sexyy’s alleged actions put her in immediate danger and forced her to leave her home. The lawsuit has now taken another turn because Barnes says Sexyy has failed to respond…

Cassie Ventura is keeping a relatively low profile these days, but she stepped back into the spotlight this week for a glamorous night in London. The singer-songwriter attended the premiere of “MobLand” on Thursday, posing for cameras alongside her husband, Alex Fine, ahead of the crime drama’s highly anticipated second season. Cassie turned heads in a low-cut gray dress as she linked arms with Fine, who kept things classic in an all-black outfit. The couple flashed subtle smiles while posing together. Fine is no stranger to the Paramount+ series. He appeared in three episodes of its first season, which premiered…

Kodak Black is off the hook in a Florida criminal case after a Broward County judge dismissed charges accusing the rapper of fleeing and resisting arrest during a traffic stop. A judge granted Kodak’s motion to dismiss Tuesday, ruling that prosecutors had produced no evidence supporting the allegation that he attempted to elude police. The decision dismissed all charges and closed the case. Kodak’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, welcomed the ruling, telling TMZ the defense was able to demonstrate through video evidence and the deputy’s deposition that the incident did not amount to fleeing. “We are glad the court signed the…