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Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing loses defense lawyer ahead of arraignment on murder charge

The former street gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas has lost his bid to hire the lawyer who spoke about his defense two weeks ago

The Independent UK

No gun, no car, no living witnesses against man charged in Tupac Shakur killing, defense lawyer says

A lawyer speaking for the former Southern California street gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 says he sees key weaknesses in the murder case in Las Vegas

The Independent UK

Who witnessed Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas? Here's what we know

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas

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Inside the East vs. West rap rivalry that led to the murders of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. in 1990s

Grand jury testimony that helped indict and jail a longtime suspect in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur provides new insight into the feud surrounding his death and the killing six months later of rival rapper Notorious B

The Independent UK

Suspect charged in fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur to make court appearance in Las Vegas

The man facing a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas 27 years ago is due to make his first appearance before a Nevada judge

The Independent UK

Rapper Jason Martin Embraces Change With New Single And Name Transformation

Formerly known as 'Problem,' the Compton emcee releases a breakthrough single and prepares for upcoming project

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"The N.W.A. attitude is we don't give a f**k": how Straight Outta Compton changed hip-hop, and then the world

Released on August 8, 1988, N.W.A.'s explosive debut album Straight Outta Compton remains one of the most powerful protest records ever

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5 songs you need to hear by... Kendrick Lamar

Over a dazzling five-album run, Compton's Kendrick Lamar has cemented his status as one of the greatest rappers of the 21st century

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Breasts are made for feeding. New dads play a key role in successful nursing, safe sleep

LOS ANGELES — Danny Rollins of Compton became a dad just one month ago, when his son Braylen was born. "I can't take my eyes off of him. I love being around him and holding him," he said. "It's really a beautiful thing right now."

Los Angeles Times

Black youth leader is dragged half-naked from his home in Compton by police who got the wrong address

Derrick Cooper says Los Angeles County sheriffs entered his home in the early hours of the morning

The Independent UK

Woman leads police on car chase after stealing patrol car with loaded weapons inside

Vehicle was allegedly stolen by female suspect after traffic stop in Compton, California

The Independent UK

The pressure of being a rookie MLB umpire? This Compton native dealt with much more.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Malachi Moore's first season as a full-time major league umpire will be stressful enough, what with the bigger stadiums, higher stakes, hostile crowds, enhanced sticky stuff checks, travel demands, and the "Umpire Scorecards" website tracking every one of the 32-year-old's missed calls.

Los Angeles Times

Steve Lacy review – the real deal

The Compton singer-songwriter delivers on his youthful promise with an album so great he plays some of it twice

The Guardian - UK

Compton's Roddy Ricch on his new mixtape: 'I needed to give myself the time to regain my spirit'

LOS ANGELES — Roddy Ricch grew up about 10 miles from Inglewood's Kia Forum. But the Compton-bred rapper never stepped inside the fabled venue until Nov. 10, when he hit the stage to perform in front of 17,000 people as part of Post Malone's Twelve Carat Toothache tour.

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Led by a surprise No. 1 hit, Steve Lacy redefines the rock star for Gen Z

LOS ANGELES — In September, Steve Lacy sauntered into the glassy upstairs lounge at the Novo in downtown L.A. bearing some remarkable news. The 24-year-old, Compton-raised singer-songwriter, dressed in a flowy trench coat, shoulder-length braids and imposing full-face sunglasses, had just learned that "Bad Habit," his bummed-out yet deliriously horny…

Los Angeles Times

Man sentenced to probation, time served in Walk of Fame attack on transgender women

LOS ANGELES — A Compton man pleaded no contest last month to theft and assault charges in connection with a 2020 attack on a group of transgender women along the Hollywood Walk of Fame that sparked outrage in the city's LGBTQ community, authorities said.

The Independent UK

Serena Williams: From glass-strewn Compton courts to all-time tennis great

Williams waved an emotional goodbye after her US Open defeat on Friday night.

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle says she was not ‘treated like a Black woman’ until her relationship with Prince Harry

‘I mean, if there’s any time in my life that it’s been more focused on my race, it’s only once I started dating my husband,’ duchess says

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The Independent UK

Meghan Markle jokes that media confused her with Serena Williams: ‘I’m not from Compton’

‘By the way, what’s wrong with Compton?’ asks duchess

The Independent UK

Four revelations from the first episode of Meghan Markle’s Archetypes podcast

Meghan Markle has released the first episode of her Spotify podcast, ‘Archetypes’

The Independent UK

Four revelations from the first episode of Meghan Markle’s Archetypes podcast

Meghan Markle has released the first episode of her Spotify podcast, ‘Archetypes’

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle jokes that media confused her with Serena Williams: ‘I’m not from Compton’

‘By the way, what’s wrong with Compton?’ asks duchess

Los Angeles Times

Man and woman arrested in connection with fatal shooting of rapper Slim 400 in Inglewood

LOS ANGELES — Two people were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Compton rapper Slim 400 late last year in Inglewood, authorities said Monday.

Los Angeles Times

2 women killed in suspected street takeover crash in Compton

LOS ANGELES — Two women were killed Sunday night during what authorities are investigating as a possible street takeover in Compton.

Los Angeles Times

Son of DJ Quik and liaison to Compton councilman arrested on suspicion of murder

LOS ANGELES — The son of rapper DJ Quik who works as a liaison to Compton City Councilman Isaac Galvan has been arrested on suspicion of murder, according to police and media reports.

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