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Independent artists C‑Tru and Marina have struck a powerful chord with their latest single “My Spirit Fights On,” a raw, emotional track that just climbed to #1 – not through gimmicks or virality, but through truth.

The track was born from a conversation between C‑Tru, a seasoned rapper/producer known for collaborations with Snoop Dogg and DMX, and Marina, a survivor of abuse in the foster system. What started as her personal story became a rallying cry for others. “This one wasn’t just about making music,” said C‑Tru. “It was about doing justice to a story that’s been ignored for too long.”

C‑Tru, with four #1 albums already under his belt, says this moment feels different. The song’s message – about survival, injustice, and healing – has resonated deeply with listeners, especially survivors who have flooded Marina’s inbox with messages of connection and gratitude.

“For years I didn’t have a voice,” said Marina. “To see this song not just reach people, but be heard – it’s overwhelming. That #1 means our pain is being acknowledged.”

Featuring vocals from singer Tariah, the song’s impact has grown far beyond charts. Marina says one message from a young girl who said she finally believes she can heal stands out more than any accolade.

The duo is already working on a remix with a European artist to widen the reach. Marina, originally from Austria, hopes to bring in German rap legend Sido to further amplify the message.

Beyond the music, Marina is planning a film project to tell her full story and build a broader movement focused on survivor support and system reform.

“My Spirit Fights On” is more than a #1 single. It’s a moment of reckoning and proof that music rooted in truth can still cut through.

Watch the official music video for My Spirit Fights On on Marina’s Mission YouTube channel, and follow Marina’s Mission on Instagram for updates on the movement. You can also follow C-Tru on Instagram and stream his music on Spotify.

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LiAngelo Ball filed for divorce from Rashida Nicole in California just one week after she publicly announced she was expecting their child, according to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports.

The former basketball player-turned-rapper, known for his track “Tweaker,” married Nicole on March 24 and listed their separation date as June 15. The filing cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. Ball is requesting joint custody and visitation rights.

Nicole’s pregnancy reveal came only seven days before the divorce paperwork was submitted. The timing raised eyebrows online, but Ball didn’t seem fazed by the public reaction.

“When people conversate about my personal life, it don’t touch me or bother me too much. Like I see it, of course, because, you know, everybody got a phone, but it don’t rub me the wrong way or nothing because nobody really go what I go through every day. You not me, for real. So it don’t mean s**t, for real,” Ball told Billboard News.

This isn’t the first time Ball’s personal life has made headlines. In March, Nikki Mudarris—the mother of his other children—claimed he walked out on their family shortly after the birth of their second child.

“We spent three and a half years together, and last week he decided to walk out on his kids and tell me he got someone else pregnant (allegedly) and now is creating a new life with her,” Mudarris wrote in a now-viral Instagram post.

Ball has not publicly responded to Mudarris’ claims.

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