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De La Soul resurrected a Hip-Hop classic and two fallen legends Thursday (July 3) with the animated release of “Rock Co.Kane Flow,” their 2004 collaboration with MF DOOM, as part of the 20th anniversary reissue of The Grind Date.

The video, which dropped alongside the re-release, reimagines the group—including the late Trugoy the Dove—and DOOM as superhero-style wrestlers in a fully animated world. Director Elliot Hutchings said the team avoided artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, opting instead for hand-crafted animation to honor the original era.

“With this project, we knew we wanted to create something special,” Hutchings said. “Posdnuos had a clear vision of the vibe and comedic tone of the video, looking to recreate the group’s look during The Grind Date’s release back in 2004 (with a wrestling superhero twist).

“We knew we didn’t want to go down the road of AI and Deepfaking, instead opting to create fully animated versions of all the characters, no small undertaking. We took influence from various superhero films and media, and drew upon hours of classic wrestling footage for reference. After months of animating, rendering and complex Visual effects work, we were finally able to bring De La Soul and MF DOOM to the big screen just as they were in 2004.”

The original Grind Date album dropped in 2004 and featured a lineup of heavyweights, including Ghostface Killah, Common, Carl Thomas and, of course, MF DOOM. The 20th anniversary edition includes two new tracks, with “Bigger” featuring Choklate leading the rollout.

The tribute is especially poignant following the deaths of two of the track’s key voices. MF DOOM, born Daniel Dumile, died on October 31, 2020, though his passing wasn’t publicly announced until New Year’s Eve. Known for his masked persona and cryptic rhymes, DOOM was widely respected for his influence on underground Hip-Hop and his collaborations with artists like Madlib and Danger Mouse.

Trugoy the Dove, born David Jolicoeur and a founding member of De La Soul, died on February 12, 2023, at age 54. His passing came just weeks before the group’s catalog finally arrived on streaming platforms after years of legal battles. Trugoy’s voice and vision helped shape the group’s legacy, and his absence is deeply felt in this anniversary celebration.

The 20th anniversary edition of The Grind Date is available now.

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Coi Leray lit up Instagram on July 4 with a sultry return to social media, flaunting her post-baby body while Trippie Redd was being booked in Miami on an old warrant.

The Hip-Hop artist, who recently gave birth to her daughter Miyoco, uploaded a carousel of images that had her 7.7 million followers buzzing.

Wearing a cropped white tee that read “BADLY DOLL” in bold red letters, Leray posed confidently in a patio chair, showcasing her toned stomach and revealing her cleavage.

Her outfit included rolled-up gray sweats, red-and-black sneakers and socks that popped against the muted tones. Her long black hair fell in soft waves, parted down the middle and framing her face.

The final photo in the set featured baby Miyoco celebrating her first Independence Day.

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— Coi (@coi_leray) July 4, 2025

The post marked only her second upload since giving birth on June 16.

While Leray was celebrating motherhood and the holiday, Trippie Redd—real name Michael Lamar White IV—was being arrested at Miami International Airport.

According to reports, deputies took him into custody at Terminal J, Gate 17, just before he was scheduled to board a flight to Europe.

The arrest stemmed from a 2023 Miami-Dade County warrant tied to a case involving an invalid driver’s license. U.S. Customs and Border Protection flagged his presence, prompting local law enforcement to take action.

He was booked at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and released later that day on a $150 bond. Authorities confirmed there were no new charges or allegations of violence or drug-related activity.

Coi Leray and Trippie Redd welcomed their daughter Miyoco less than three weeks ago.

The name blends “Mi” from Michael and “Co” from Coi and also means “beautiful child” in Japanese.

Leray announced her pregnancy on January 1 and has since spoken openly about the challenges of new motherhood, including quitting weed and alcohol and struggling with breastfeeding.

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Feezy Lebron reached a tentative settlement with Los Angeles County over a lawsuit accusing sheriff’s deputies of threatening to shoot him during a 2022 traffic stop.

The deal, which still requires approval from both the Los Angeles County Claims Board and Board of Supervisors, stems from a federal civil rights complaint filed by the rapper, whose legal name is Darral Scott.

The $10 million lawsuit alleges that on December 31, 2022, deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department approached Lebron while he was sitting in a parked car in Gardena, live streaming to his followers and waiting for a friend.

According to court documents, deputies ordered him to open the door and then escalated the situation with physical force and verbal threats.

“One deputy opened the driver’s side door, grabbed Lebron by the arm and attempted to pull him out of his car,” the lawsuit stated. “Moments later, a second deputy walked up to Lebron, pulled out a canister of pepper spray and said, ‘I’m just going to spray you.’”

The complaint further claims that deputies repeatedly threatened to shoot him at close range if he moved or tried to drive away. The encounter was captured on body camera footage, according to the filing.

Feezy Lebron says the incident left him traumatized and fearful of law enforcement. His attorney has urged the sheriff’s department to discipline the deputies involved and address broader issues of misconduct within the agency.

The county has not admitted any wrongdoing. Attorneys representing Los Angeles County argued the deputies were protected by qualified immunity but agreed to the tentative settlement to avoid prolonged litigation.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department declined to comment on the case, citing ongoing legal proceedings.

However, the department stated it expects its personnel to treat the public with dignity and will hold those who violate policy accountable.

The proposed settlement does not yet include finalized payout terms and will remain pending review by county officials in the coming weeks.

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50 Cent lashed out over a wave of devastating injuries in the NBA playoffs and accused a mystery woman of cursing players wearing the number zero, including Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

“When I find the b#### that put the juju on my man? This s### ain’t just happening just to be happening, the s### is happening for a reason,” 50 Cent said in a video. “How everybody with zero get their Achilles snapped? Everybody’s s### is popped. Like, everybody’s s###. Right? You got Damien Lillard, right? Jason Tatum? And Haliburton.”

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50 Cent, has a business relationship with the Indiana Pacers through his Sire Spirits brand and G-Unity Foundation. Despite his New York roots, he’s been a vocal supporter of the Pacers, especially during their 2025 Finals run.

His frustration peaked after Haliburton, who wore jersey number 0, suffered a torn right Achilles less than five minutes into the first quarter of Game 7.

The injury ended his season and required surgery in New York with Dr. Martin O’Malley. Haliburton had been playing through a calf strain before the rupture and is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season.

Haliburton wasn’t alone. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks—both also wearing number 0—suffered similar injuries during the 2025 postseason.

In total, seven NBA players tore their Achilles tendons this season, the most in league history.

“All of my n##### is dead. All of my friends are dead now. I’m singing Lil Uzi out this b####. Because this m###########, when I find his hoe, she dead,” 50 Cent lamented.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has acknowledged the disturbing trend but has a different take than 50 Cent. He said the league is turning to artificial intelligence to comb through video and player data in search of patterns.

“I’m hopeful that by looking at more data, by looking at patterns, this is one area where A.I. — people are talking about how that’s going to transform so many areas — the ability with A.I. to ingest all video of every game a player’s played in to see if you can detect some pattern that we didn’t realize that leads to an Achilles injury. We’re taking it very seriously,” Silver said in an interview with NBA.com.

Silver said the league began reviewing injury data before Haliburton’s injury and ruled out season length as a factor. The NBA has not announced when it expects to complete its investigation.

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