Sexyy Red lit up the Crypto.com Arena stage earlier this week during NBA YoungBoy’s “Make America Slime Again Tour” stop in Los Angeles, then lit up Instagram with a post that had people doing double takes.
The St. Louis rapper joined YoungBoy for a surprise appearance during the second night of his sold-out LA shows, delivering crowd-favorite tracks like “Pound Town” and “F My Baby Daddy” to a packed house.
But it was what happened after the show that had social media buzzing.
Red posted a series of photos with YoungBoy and added a caption that sent her followers into a frenzy: “Get me pregnant… who tf just said dat??”
The comment section lit up with jokes and warnings, referencing YoungBoy’s famously large family.
“aht aht you finna b the 12th bm,” one person wrote. Another added, “Don’t do it you gone be BM 35.” A third chimed in, “she serious that’s what make it funnier.”
YoungBoy, 25, has fathered at least 11 children with multiple women, a detail his followers never let him forget. But that didn’t stop Red from stirring the pot with her cheeky caption.
This tour marks a major return for YoungBoy, who is back on the road following his early release from federal prison in March.
He had been serving a 23-month sentence after being convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, a case that stemmed from a 2020 arrest.
His legal troubles took a dramatic turn when former President Trump granted him a full pardon, ending his supervised release. Though his original release date was set for July, his legal team secured his freedom four months ahead of schedule.
That plea already put him in violation of his supervised release, which stems from his 2019 conviction for racketeering.
Judge Engelmayer previously warned Hernandez that continued violations could result in up to five years in prison, stating that the rapper appeared to believe “the rules don’t apply to him” due to his celebrity status.
He also tested positive for methamphetamine. After his release, he was placed under a strict schedule that included home confinement, detention and a curfew.
The new charges come as 6ix9ine remains under scrutiny for his conduct since cooperating with federal prosecutors in a major gang case. In 2019, he pleaded guilty to racketeering and several violent crimes tied to the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, a New York street gang.
As part of a plea deal, Hernandez testified against other gang members, which drastically cut his sentence from a potential 47 years to just two.
He was also ordered to pay a $35,000 fine, complete 1,000 hours of community service and serve five years of supervised release.
Court officials have not disclosed the nature of the latest violations. The upcoming arraignment will determine how the court proceeds with sentencing and whether Hernandez will face additional prison time.
Donald Trump confirmed that the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk during a speech at Utah Valley University is now in custody, ending a tense 48-hour manhunt that drew national attention.
“I think with a high degree of certainty we have him in custody,” Trump said on Fox & Friends Friday morning (September 12), adding he was informed of the arrest just a few minutes before going live.
Kirk, 31, was gunned down on Wednesday (September 10) while addressing students at the Orem, Utah campus.
Authorities say the shooter fired from a rooftop before fleeing on foot into nearby woods. Surveillance footage captured a person dressed in black sprinting across buildings. A Mauser .30-06 bolt-action rifle, wrapped in a towel, was later recovered by the FBI.
Trump said the suspect, described as 28 or 29 years old, turned himself in after a minister recognized him and contacted his father.
“The father convinced the son,” Trump said. “They drove into the police headquarters, and he’s there now.”
The suspect’s identity has not yet been released by law enforcement. FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to provide further details during a press briefing later Friday.
Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA at just 18, became a prominent figure in conservative youth politics. His organization helped mobilize thousands of young voters and played a significant role in Trump’s political base.
Trump also announced that Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and confirmed he will attend the funeral in Arizona.
Ice Cube dropped in on Kai Cenat Thursday (May 16) during the Twitch star’s record-breaking Mafiathon 3 stream, delivering laughs, wisdom and an unexpected dose of nostalgia after the stream hit his goal of 400,000 subscribers.
The 56-year-old Hip-Hop icon made his entrance as part of Cenat’s month-long streaming marathon, which has featured a rotating cast of celebrity guests and viral moments.
Ice Cube’s appearance added another layer of star power to the already headline-grabbing event.
At one point, Cube FaceTimed Mike Epps, who praised Cenat’s earlier segment with Marlon Wayans, saying it “had me on the floor.” Cenat immediately extended an invite for Epps to join the stream.
Another standout moment came when Cenat showed Cube the AMP Cypher, which included a cameo from Kevin Hart. Cube, clearly caught off guard, reacted with a laugh: “This n####! G######! I can’t get away from this G###### Chocolate Drop.”
Ice Cube’s reaction to seeing Kevin Hart on AMP’s Cypher while on Kai Stream got me crying😭😭 pic.twitter.com/DUVNSstS8Z
As is tradition for Cenat’s guests, Ice Cube closed out his segment with a motivational message.
“Always believe in yourself,” he urged viewers. “Always push and always look within for your inspiration. It’s not always out, it’s in. Go with your gut. Go with your instincts. Mind your own business. You live longer. Remember that from your homie Ice Cube and always, always, man, give 110 percent. And give thanks to the man upstairs, man. Be grateful. You know, I was a n#### with attitude, but now the attitude is gratitude.”
Cenat, 23, has turned Mafiathon 3 into a streaming juggernaut. The Bronx-born creator, known for his high-energy content and celebrity collaborations, has already hosted Kim Kardashian, Mariah Carey, Ice Spice and Latto during the event.
The stream, which runs throughout September, has racked up millions of views and continues to dominate social media with viral clips and guest appearances.
Young Thug opened up about fractured friendships and personal regrets in a raw seven-minute single released Thursday night (September 12), using “Man I Miss My Dogs” to apologize following the fallout from leaked jail calls.
The calls, recorded during his time in custody from 2022 to 2024 as part of the YSL RICO case, revealed intimate details about his relationships and unfiltered opinions about fellow artists.
The song opens with a direct message to Mariah The Scientist, who stood by him throughout his legal ordeal.
“Baby, I’m sorry, one of my biggest fears is losing you to the internet/Waking up in our bed without you right by my neck/ Saying don’t you break a sweat, pillow talking ain’t my game,” he raps.
He then turns his attention to Drake, who he criticized in one of the leaked calls. Thug walks back those comments and thanks the Toronto rapper for his loyalty.
“Drizzy, you my brother/ You know I ain’t going against you/ I got manners/ Everything you did for the rap community can’t ban you/ Never diss you/ Came to visit me at Cobb County like my kin do/ F### the jail call, you know the other calls we had.”
Elsewhere in the track, Young Thug reaches out to Lil Baby, noting that the rapper had stopped answering his calls. He reflects on their shared history in Atlanta’s Hip-Hop scene and asks for a chance to reconnect.
He also addresses 21 Savage, who was heard on leaked audio discussing Gunna’s plea deal.
Young Thug Issues Apologies On Instagram
Before releasing the song and video, Thug posted messages to those he was addressing, and the response was immediate. Both Drake and 21 Savage “liked” his Instagram post, signaling some level of support for the olive branch.
“Man I Miss My Dogs” is expected to be part of Thug’s upcoming album UY SCUTI, which is rumored to drop Tuesday (September 19).
The project will be his first full-length release since his legal issues began and appears to focus heavily on reconciliation and reflection.
Thug’s return to music comes as he attempts to reclaim his narrative after a turbulent legal battle and the public fallout from the leaked calls. His release terms include probation restrictions that may shape his future performances and appearances.
Meet Sosoboy Fosho, the East London rising star blending Hip‑hop, R&B, and Afropop into a bold new sound he calls Afro‑Trap. His lyrics, delivered in rich isiXhosa, paint vivid snapshots of love, ambition, and life in Mdantsane township. Influenced by Burna Boy’s unapologetic authenticity, Sosoboy shows us that success doesn’t require losing yourself—it requires owning your story. That philosophy shines through in his work, especially in “Mine”, a romantic narrative that went viral after being featured on House of Zwide. That moment ignited his career and attracted Asanda Empires’ attention. A plane ride to Joburg and an offer later, and he was on a new trajectory. With Pink Roses, his EP release, the Afro‑Trap energy thrives, exploring nuanced emotions and melodic strength. Collaborations with fellow grassroots artists speak to his commitment to growth and connection.
Whether he’s recording or scrolling, Sosoboy knows how to engage—social platforms are where he builds fans, where reels turn into stories, and where authenticity connects. His commitment to isiXhosa, to Mdantsane, and to unfiltered storytelling roots him firmly, even as he looks outwards.
Sosoboy Fosho is doing more than rap. He’s lighting a path for African music in global spheres—one Xhosa verse, one beat, one genuine story at a time.
Check out his new single “Mine” Follow him on Instagram @sosoboyfosho
Ice Spice hit the internet with body goals and bars, flexing her curves in the new “Gyatt” video with Latto and letting the haters know her glow-up had nothing to do with shots or shortcuts.
The Bronx rapper has been super open about her body changes lately—especially after dropping 20 pounds last year, which had people online losing their minds.
Some said she looked too skinny and others accused her of hopping on the Ozempic bandwagon.
Now she’s showing off the results of what she says is real work and real food. In an interview with Nylon, Ice laid out the secret sauce to her thick comeback.
“Protein is great for you. I love protein. I try to get a lot of protein in, to be honest. That’s the key to being thick. You can’t be thick without mad protein. I swear.”
Her latest video for “Gyatt” puts it all on display. The visuals are full WWE fantasy with both Ice and Latto rocking bold fits, shaking the ring with energy and curves.
Fans online have already been hyping her up for looking “so much healthy and better now.”
Ice says the bounce-back came from keeping her meals clean, hitting the gym, and grinding through a tough tour schedule—not some magic weight-loss injection.
“You lazy-ass b###### never heard of a gym? It’s called the gym, it’s called eating healthy, it’s called being on tour. Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting at home all f###### day, it’d be easier to stay big,” she said during a live chat on X Spaces in 2024.
Ice Spice has been real about her body journey, both when she slimmed down and now that she’s thick again.
Trey Songz resolved a civil lawsuit tied to a 2018 New Year’s Eve encounter at a Miami nightclub that led to serious allegations of sexual assault, avoiding a courtroom showdown just weeks before trial.
The R&B singer, born Tremaine Neverson, was accused by Jauhara Jeffries of groping and digitally penetrating her without consent while on the dance floor.
Jeffries filed the lawsuit in 2021, claiming assault and battery stemming from the incident at a South Florida venue. Neverson, 40, denied all allegations.
The case had been scheduled to go before a jury next month, but according to a report by Billboard, both parties reached a confidential out-of-court settlement.
“This court has been advised that the matter has been settled as to all parties and therefore, it is hereby ordered and adjudged that this case is dismissed,” wrote Judge Antonio Arzola in a court order. “The court reserves jurisdiction to enforce the settlement and to enter orders necessary to this enforcement.”
Attorneys for both Jeffries and Neverson declined to comment on the resolution.
This is not the first time the “Slow Motion” artist has been named in a sexual misconduct case. In 2022, he reached a settlement with another woman who alleged he assaulted her during a 2016 party.
Neverson is also facing an upcoming trial stemming from a separate 2021 sexual assault claim. That case is scheduled to begin on March 16, and the Virginia-born singer is expected to testify.
Jay-Z is moving full steam ahead with plans to plant a Caesars Palace casino in the middle of Times Square despite community advocates and stakeholders’ criticism.
The Hip-Hop icon and Roc Nation founder has teamed up with SL Green and Caesars Entertainment to secure one of three downstate casino licenses in New York.
Their joint proposal would bring a multibillion-dollar Caesars Palace Times Square to the city’s most trafficked entertainment corridor.
“New York City is the entertainment capital of the world, so the idea of a world-class casino here makes perfect sense,” Jay-Z said in a recent interview with City & State New York.
The casino is more than a gambling destination for Jay-Z—it’s a cultural play.
“The project brings positive, lasting benefits through meaningful partnerships and investments: from supporting cultural institutions like the Civil Rights Museum to uplifting local theaters such as Town Hall and Sony Hall,” Jay-Z said. “Our goal is to create opportunity and ensure this project delivers real value to the communities that need it most.
He called Times Square “the heartbeat of New York; a place where millions of people come every year to see Broadway shows, shop, celebrate the New Year, and experience the city’s unmatched energy.”
While the proposal promises jobs and economic growth, it has drawn backlash from critics concerned about the casino’s potential impact on Black and working-class communities, particularly regarding gambling addiction.
Jay-Z has addressed these concerns by promoting “responsible gaming” and community investment programs as part of the project’s framework.
Still, the rapper-turned-entrepreneur firmly believes that the casino will be a net positive.
“Our vision is to build a destination that draws even more people into the neighbourhood, generating new energy, new business, and new opportunities for everyone,” he said.
The New York State Gaming Commission will ultimately decide which proposals move forward. Several heavyweight bidders are vying for the licenses, hoping to tap into the lucrative downstate market.
Jay-Z’s pitch includes collaborations with Broadway theaters, local nonprofits and community groups, aiming to blend economic development with cultural preservation in the heart of Manhattan.
The broader debate over casino expansion in New York continues to stir tension.
Proponents say new venues will bring jobs and tax revenue, while opponents fear increased gambling-related harm and neighborhood disruption.
The final licensing decisions are expected later this year.
Hampton University and Southern University were among at least six historically Black colleges and universities that went into lockdown Thursday (September 11) after receiving threats deemed hoaxes by the FBI, reigniting concerns over the safety of Black academic institutions.
The affected schools included Alabama State University, Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University, and Bethune-Cookman University.
Spelman College also issued a shelter-in-place order due to its location near Clark Atlanta. The FBI confirmed it was investigating the threats but said no credible danger had been found.
“The FBI is aware of hoax threat calls to a number of historically Black colleges and universities,” the agency said in a statement. “The FBI takes these threats very seriously because it puts innocent people at risk.”
Despite the absence of confirmed danger, schools reacted swiftly.
Hampton University canceled all nonessential operations and sports events through Friday. Virginia State University announced on Facebook that “out of an abundance of caution, VSU remains on lockdown.”
Southern University locked down its entire Baton Rouge campus, including its law school, and advised students and staff to “shelter in place until further notice.”
The university later lifted the lockdown but canceled all activities for the remainder of the weekend. Clark Atlanta University and Bethune-Cookman University also activated emergency protocols, citing safety concerns.
The Congressional Black Caucus issued a sharp rebuke of the threats, calling them “vile” and “a chilling reminder of the relentless racism and extremism that continues to target and terrorize Black communities in this country.”
The group demanded that the FBI and Department of Justice “act swiftly to fully investigate these threats and pursue the appropriate legal action against those responsible.”
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton also weighed in, referencing the recent shooting of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
“We have seen too much violence on our campuses, whether it was the brazen murder of Charlie Kirk yesterday or the threats against these HBCUs today,” Sharpton said. “Colleges and Universities should be a place of free expression and debate in a way that’s respectful, engaging, and productive. What we have seen the last two days is anything but that.”
This week’s threats mirror a disturbing pattern from 2022, when 49 HBCUs received bomb threats, some repeatedly. The FBI later identified a juvenile as the source of most of those racially motivated hoaxes.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that those threats triggered federal hate crime investigations.
Officials have not linked Thursday’s threats to the Utah incident. As of Thursday evening, all lockdowns had been lifted, but several campuses remain on alert.
Charleston White insulted Charlie Kirk and his family in a profanity-laced rant, mocking the conservative figure’s recent death during a campus event and contrasting it with his own controversial appearance at an HBCU just one day earlier.
White, known for his inflammatory remarks, dismissed Kirk’s killing with zero remorse.
“I don’t give a f### about [Charlie] Kirk’s death. N####, I don’t give a f### about no white man dying. I don’t give a f### about no white boy dying, I don’t give a f### about no peckerwood. F### his kids, I don’t give a f### about that white boy’s kids,” White said in a video posted online. “All the poor n##### that’s died? I don’t give a f### about white on white crime. White people don’t give a f### about black on black crime.”
Kirk was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while hosting a “Prove Me Wrong” Q&A; session at Utah Valley University.
The 31-year-old was struck in the neck by a single round from a bolt-action rifle. His wife and children were present at the Utah event but were not harmed.
Kirk died shortly after at a local hospital.
The shooter fired from a rooftop and fled before authorities arrived.
The FBI and Utah officials are still searching for the suspect and have released images of a person of interest.
A $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
White used the tragedy to draw a comparison to his own incident at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was chased off campus after making inflammatory remarks during a debate event on September 9.
“Didn’t nobody shoot me on the college campus,” White said. “That’s why they need to stay off them white folk campers. Had they been to an HBCU, they just would of just recorded it.”
White’s appearance at the historically Black college quickly unraveled when he told the audience, “F*** racism, I don’t believe in racism,” and “I don’t give a damn about no HBCU, I went to a white school.”
The crowd responded with outrage and White was escorted out by security after students followed him off stage.
Doubling down, White added, “Ah, they think I care about a white man gettin’ killed. N####, I killed a white man. He shoulda had protection.”
Law enforcement confirmed the shooting was premeditated and targeted.
The incident has drawn condemnation from political leaders, including Donald Trump, who called Kirk a “legend.”
YNW Melly is shaking up his legal team just days after YNW Bortlen accepted a plea deal that could complicate Melly’s upcoming double murder retrial in Broward County, Florida.
The 25-year-old rapper submitted a motion to fire his longtime attorneys and bring in high-profile replacements, including Drew Findling, who previously represented Donald Trump.
Melly is also looking to hire Carey Haughwout, another seasoned Florida defense lawyer.
Findling has deep ties to the rap community. He has represented many artists, including Cardi B, Glorilla, YFN Lucci, NBA Youngboy and dozens of others.
YNW Melly is cutting ties with Raven Liberty, Stuart Adelstein, Daniel Aaronson and three other lawyers who have represented him since his 2019 arrest.
Prosecutors dropped the original murder charges in exchange for YNW Bortlen’s sworn proffer detailing only his own actions.
YNW Melly is accused of murdering his close friends Anthony Williams, 21, and Christopher Thomas Jr., 19, in 2018. Prosecutors allege he and YNW Bortlen staged the scene to resemble a drive-by shooting in Miramar, Florida.
The judge must still approve the new counsel.
YNW Melly’s retrial is scheduled for January 2027. His first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2023 after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
If convicted, YNW Melly could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Bad Bunny pulled the plug on bringing his sold-out world tour to the United States, citing fears that Immigration and Customs Enforcement might target his Latino audience.
In a revealing interview with i-Dmagazine, the Puerto Rican chart-topper explained that his decision to skip U.S. cities wasn’t out of spite but out of concern for the safety of those who attend his shows.
“There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the US, and none of them were out of hate. I’ve performed there many times,” he said. “All of them have been magnificent.”
The “DTMF” artist said the idea of ICE agents showing up at his concerts was a real and persistent worry. “There was the issue of, like, f**king ICE could be outside. And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about.”
More than 500 people have been arrested in immigration sweeps since January, adding weight to Bad Bunny’s concerns.
In June, he posted a profanity-filled Instagram Story showing what appeared to be an ICE operation in Avenida Pontezuela, Puerto Rico, captioned simply, “ice.”
The reggaeton superstar has never been shy about calling out immigration enforcement.
His decision to avoid U.S. venues was part of a broader conversation within his team about how to protect vulnerable communities that make up a large part of his audience.
Bad Bunny’s last U.S. performance was before the immigration crackdown that intensified in early 2025.
This one’s wild, y’all. Word on the street is that Detroit’s own Obie Trice has just signed with none other than UFC loudmouth-turned-business mogul Conor McGregor and his Greenback Records imprint. Yeah, you read that right. Slim Shady’s former right-hand man linked up the MMA homie.
The first order of business is a brand-new single called “TBH [To Be Honest]” dropping Friday (September 12) on all streaming platforms. They’re already pushing the pre-save link heavy, so clearly McGregor is putting real muscle behind this. I do feel they could have done more with Xzibit’s great album,Kingmaker, but that’s another story.
Now, Obie Trice isn’t new to this. If you know your Hip-Hop history, dude had a double platinum debut, Cheers, on Shady Records. He gave us serious joints like “Got Some Teeth” and even slid on the 8 Mile soundtrack.
That run in the early 2000s had his name ringing bells.
So why would he team up with Conor? Well, McGregor’s been hinting at flipping his fight money into the music biz for a while. Greenback Records is a big flex and he has a few others on there. Scooping up a veteran like Obie is a headline grabber, hence this write up. I can’t wait to see what they cook up.
The big question is…will this be a single experiment or the start of an album run? McGregor’s not shy about putting his money where his mouth is, so I’m thinking they’re going to go far. And Obie is going to do Obie. He’s always been about his bars—no gimmicks. This will get interesting really quick.
Jerry Seinfeld drew sharp criticism Tuesday (September 9) after likening the “Free Palestine” movement to the Ku Klux Klan during an unannounced appearance at Duke University, where he introduced a former Israeli hostage.
The longtime comedian and television star made the remarks during a campus event focused on Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov, who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days after being abducted at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.
“Free Palestine is, to me, just — you’re free to say you don’t like Jews. Just say you don’t like Jews,” Seinfeld said to the audience. According to the Duke Chronicle, he went further, drawing a direct comparison between pro-Palestinian slogans and white supremacist rhetoric.
“By saying Free Palestine, you’re not admitting what you really think…Compared to the Ku Klux Klan, I’m actually thinking the Klan is actually a little better here because they can come right out and say, ‘We don’t like Blacks, we don’t like Jews.’ Okay that’s honest.”
The event was only open to Duke students, faculty and staff. Seinfeld’s participation was not announced in advance.
A Duke University spokesperson responded to the backlash by clarifying that the school does not vet speakers’ remarks and that hosting them does not indicate endorsement.
Seinfeld has been outspoken in his support for Israel throughout the ongoing war in Gaza. In December 2023, he traveled to Tel Aviv, where he met with hostage families and experienced a missile attack during his visit.
He said the purpose of the trip was to “call attention to the plight of the hostages.”
The Tuesday event marked Seinfeld’s second controversial moment on Duke’s campus in recent months.
In May, he served as the university’s commencement speaker, a decision that led to protests and a walkout by around 100 graduates carrying Palestinian flags.
Jerry Seinfeld isn’t a working-class hero or deep thinker—he’s a billionaire who turned banality into gold. Capitalism rewarded him for “jokes about nothing” while millions struggle with everything.
Kanye West has been ordered by a Los Angeles judge to appear in person for a deposition within 30 days as part of a lawsuit accusing him of discrimination and workplace misconduct at his Donda Academy.
The legal action, filed last April by former employee Trevor Phillips, claims West fostered a toxic environment at the school, including alleged antisemitic remarks, mistreatment of Black staff and bizarre disciplinary ideas like shaving students’ heads or creating a “jail” for them.
“Kanye’s ill-will towards the plaintiff ultimately culminated in a vulgar lashing in front of schoolchildren and their parents,” the lawsuit explained. “Kanye even threatened Phillips with physical violence.”
Phillips, who joined the school in November 2022, said West used “dangerous rhetoric” and “treated the Black staff considerably worse than white employees.”
According to TMZ, court documents show that West had previously avoided multiple attempts to schedule the deposition, prompting the judge’s latest order to compel his appearance.
The deposition will mark the first time Phillips’ legal team will be able to question West under oath since the case began.
West’s attorney, Eduardo Martorell, declined to comment on the ruling or the broader allegations.
This case is one of several legal battles currently surrounding the rapper and fashion mogul.
Other former employees have filed separate lawsuits accusing West of sexual misconduct and retaliatory behavior.
If West fails to comply with the court’s order, he could face penalties or sanctions.
Charlie Kirk was gunned down during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Tuesday (September 10), prompting a sweeping federal manhunt and a wave of political reaction. Now, the FBI has released surveillance images of a person of interest and confirmed the recovery of a high-powered rifle believed to be the murder weapon.
The FBI’s Salt Lake City office posted two photos of the unidentified man on social media, showing him in a baseball cap and sunglasses, captured in a stairwell.
“We are asking for the public’s help identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” the agency said.
Authorities said the suspect, believed to be college-aged, climbed to the roof of a campus building and opened fire on Kirk, striking him once around 12:20 p.m. local time. He was rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
Investigators say the shooter arrived on campus at 11:52 a.m. and accessed the rooftop via stairwells before firing into the crowd gathered for the outdoor event. After the shot, the suspect fled by jumping off the opposite side of the building and escaping into a nearby neighborhood, according to Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason.
Law enforcement recovered a Mauser .30-06 bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel in a wooded area near the scene. The firearm, described as an older imported model, still had a spent cartridge chambered and three unused rounds etched with language referencing “transgender and anti-fascist ideology,” according to preliminary reports shared with law enforcement. The FBI is conducting DNA and fingerprint analysis on the weapon and ammunition.
“We will not stand for what happened yesterday,” Mason said Thursday (September 11). “We are investing everything we have into this and we will catch this individual.”
Officials also collected a footwear impression, palm print and forearm imprints from the area. Authorities said the attack appeared to be targeted, though the motive remains under investigation.
More than 3,000 people were at the event, which featured a “prove me wrong” table, according to the tour’s website. Despite online petitions opposing Kirk’s appearance, police said there were no credible threats before the shooting. Six officers and Kirk’s private security were present.
The university will remain closed through Saturday (September 13), according to a notice on its website. Two individuals were initially detained after the shooting but were later released. One was charged with obstruction by university police. Authorities said neither has any connection to the shooting.
The killing of Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two and founder of Turning Point USA, drew swift and emotional reactions from political leaders.
Donald Trump posted a tribute online, calling Kirk “The Great, and even Legendary” and saying, “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.” Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff through Sunday and announced Kirk would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, calling him a “giant of his generation.”
In a video, Trump blamed political rhetoric for fueling violence. “It’s a long past time for all Americans and the media to confront the fact that violence and murder are the tragic consequence of demonizing those with whom you disagree,” he said. “This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today, and it must stop right now.”
G Herbo kept it measured when asked about Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in 2025, saying public safety should be the top priority.
“Just keep ’em safe, man,” the Chicago rapper told a TMZ reporter when asked about Trump’s controversial proposal. “Whatever you do need to do to keep the kids safe and the women.”
Pressed on whether he supported Trump’s idea, Herbo didn’t give a straight yes or no.
“Whatever gone’ keep us safe and clean the streets, I’m all for it,” he added. “Just make sure the babies get home. That’s all I care about.”
Herbo, who’s long been vocal about the violence plaguing his hometown, sidestepped a question about how “Chicago gangsters” might respond to Trump’s move.
“I’m a tax-paying citizen,” he said. “I just want everybody to get home safe.”
Eventually, he gave the plan a thumbs up—visibly reluctant but clear in his priority: safety over politics.
Donald Trump Vows To Tackle Crime In Chicago
Trump’s proposal to deploy the National Guard to Chicago is part of a broader strategy to crack down on violent crime in major cities, particularly those led by Democrats.
He cited a spike in shootings over Labor Day weekend as a key reason for the potential deployment, claiming the city’s crime rate would only worsen.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have both pushed back, calling the idea unnecessary and politically driven. They pointed to recent data showing a notable drop in homicides and violent crime across the city.
Trump, however, has expressed frustration that local officials haven’t asked for help. He said he was waiting on a call from Chicago authorities, suggesting he’d prefer cooperation but is willing to act unilaterally.
The proposed deployment would follow similar recent National Guard deployments in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
At the same time, his administration has launched a separate immigration enforcement operation in Illinois, though officials say that effort is unrelated to the Guard proposal.
As of now, it’s unclear whether the plan will move forward. Trump hinted that the focus may shift to other cities more open to federal intervention.
Chrisean Rock accused her sister of holding her infant son hostage in a tense family standoff that ended with police breaking into a home to retrieve the child.
The reality TV star shared a video on Wednesday (September 10) claiming that her sister, Terrine, refused to return her son, Chrisean Jr., prompting her to call law enforcement.”
“She not tryna give my baby up,” Rock said in the video. “She took him for ransom.”
According to Rock, she waited outside Terrine’s house until she arrived, then called the police. Officers responded to the scene, where Rock told them her sister was allegedly keeping the baby inside and refusing to hand him over.
“I got my kid. They had to break into the house,” she said in another video. “She lied to everybody, making it seem like I wasn’t tryna come get my kid. She was not tryna open the door. So we had to get the cops involved.”
In a separate clip posted with her boyfriend HoodTrophy Bino, Rock added, “We got the baby. For real, we had an escort,” confirming that police entered the home through a window to retrieve her son.
Tension Erupts Between Chrisean Rock & Her Sisters Over Infant Son
The family feud erupted earlier in the week when Terrine claimed she had been watching Chrisean Jr. for two days and said Rock failed to pick him up as agreed.
That disagreement quickly spiraled into a public dispute involving multiple sisters.
Rock said she avoided direct confrontation with Terrine due to her ongoing legal issues and instead sent another sister, Tessa, to collect the child.
But that plan backfired when Terrine posted videos suggesting police and paramedics had to respond after an altercation involving Tessa, who allegedly had a manic episode.
Another sister, Chasity, later claimed Tessa had a breakdown during the incident and alleged she “hit” officers during the encounter.
Mariah The Scientist spilled the tea on a jailhouse call with Young Thug, revealing that Kodak Black slid into her DMs while her man was behind bars.
In audio that leaked Wednesday night (September 10), Mariah told Young Thug about a message she received from another rapper who initially offered support for Thug but quickly pivoted to something else entirely.
“Who you think had the audacity to message me some s### like that?” she asked Thug on the call.
According to Mariah, the man started off by saying he hoped Thug would be released soon. But then he switched gears.
“But in the meantime, shawty, I’ve been f##### up about you and I just can’t put that to rest,” the man wrote. “You know it’s queen treatment only.”
Mariah said she shut it down immediately. “I got a man and I ain’t going against what I got,” she told the sender before teasing Thug to guess who it was. When Thug replied, “I don’t like guessing,” she dropped the name: Kodak Black.
Mariah questioned the logic behind the message, calling out the contradiction of someone wishing her boyfriend freedom while simultaneously trying to shoot their shot.
“What type of s### is that?” she asked, agreeing with Thug that Kodak is “crazy,” and adding that he’s been that way since they first met.
The call ended with Mariah telling Thug he was “blessed” to have a “loyal” woman.
“Mariah The Scientist REVEALS Kodak Black Tried To STEAL Her From Young Thug!” pic.twitter.com/Q7kSCM2hoA
Young Thug Apologizes to Mariah The Scientist After Cheating Conession
The audio adds another layer to the couple’s ongoing saga, which has played out publicly since Thug’s release.
Earlier this month, a different leaked call revealed Thug admitted to cheating on Mariah just one day before his arrest. In that call, he confessed to having a woman at his condo. He later apologized to Mariah both privately and on social media.
“My baby, I was wrong and I’m sorry for what I put you through. You deserved better from me,” Thug wrote online.
Shortly after, Thug posted “Chapter ended,” fueling speculation that the couple had split.
