Pop Smoke's murder is still a mystery, and police are making little progress in finding suspects due to a variety of issues ... but they're still pressing on.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... detectives have hit a road block in the rapper's murder investigation, specifically with regard to witness testimony. We've heard it before .. a lot of people are simply refusing to talk. But also ... a lot of the info they're getting is sketchy.
Our sources say among the potential witnesses cops have spoken with, stories have either changed or are provably untrue. Also, because nobody was outside or nearby Pop's house when the crime occurred ... they have no neutral witnesses.
To make matters worse ... we're told investigators have wasted time looking into videos posted online allegedly connected to the murder, but they've all ended up unrelated to the case.
Likewise, with the case being bi-coastal -- Smoke was killed in L.A. but lived in NYC -- cops have had to spend extra time and effort tracking down people.
Finally, even though the murder appears to be a targeted hit and not a robbery ... our law enforcement sources say they're still having trouble coming up with a motive.
Cops are working all leads and resources possible in the meantime, but it seems they're in desperate need of a break in the case.
1. Wannabes (prod by Marco Castro) 2. It's a Stick Up Ft. Hus Kingpin (prod. by Al Divino) 3. Fine Wine Ft. Daniel Son (prod. by Chup) 4. Internal (prod. by Luis Blue) 5. Rilla Music Ft. Nems (prod. by Syerso) 6. Dope Move$ Ft. Vino (prod. by BodyBagBen) 7. Honor Y Gloria (prod. by Influence Beats) 8. Bodegas Finest Ft. Eto (prod. by Syerso) 9. Judgement Day (prod. by Marco Castro) 10. Eat Your Food (prod. by Syerso)
1. Wannabes (prod by Marco Castro) 2. It's a Stick Up Ft. Hus Kingpin (prod. by Al Divino) 3. Fine Wine Ft. Daniel Son (prod. by Chup) 4. Internal (prod. by Luis Blue) 5. Rilla Music Ft. Nems (prod. by Syerso) 6. Dope Move$ Ft. Vino (prod. by BodyBagBen) 7. Honor Y Gloria (prod. by Influence Beats) 8. Bodegas Finest Ft. Eto (prod. by Syerso) 9. Judgement Day (prod. by Marco Castro) 10. Eat Your Food (prod. by Syerso)
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 28, 2020 at 11:56am
Some L.A. County Sheriff's Deputies shared photos of the scene where Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gigi, and 7 others lost their lives ... and the photos included remains from the gruesome aftermath ... TMZ has confirmed.
We're told the gruesome photos were also passed around by members of the L.A. County Fire Dept. and we're told that Dept. is now investigating.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, multiple L.A. County Sheriff's deputies who responded to the crash scene took photos that included remains. We're told one of the deputies -- a trainee -- took photos and at some point went to a bar and, as one source put it, "He tried to impress a girl by showing her the photos." We're told the bartender overheard the conversation and filed an online complaint with the Sheriff's Dept.
We're also told the cell phone photos were passed around at the Lost Hills Sheriff's substation -- the first responders to the crash. Sources say deputies from other substations around L.A. County also took cell phone photos.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 28, 2020 at 11:37am
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden defended his style of play during an interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols on Friday.
At the 5:52 mark of the following video, Harden noted that he has to constantly work on his skill set since he doesn't have the same size and athleticism as some other players:
"I wish I could be 7-feet, run and just dunk. That takes no skill at all," Harden said. "I gotta actually learn how to play basketball and how to have skill. I'll take that any day."
While Harden didn't mention a player by name, his comment came after Nichols mentioned Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's joke about taking Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker over Harden in the All-Star Game draft since he wanted someone who would pass the ball.
While Giannis seemed to be kidding, Harden didn't find it funny considering he ranks ninth in the NBA in assists per game with 7.3, while Walker is tied for 36th with 5.0 per game.
Harden has been criticized at times for dominating the ball on the offensive end and not necessarily excelling defensively, but there is no denying the production he has provided the Rockets since they acquired him from the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012.
The 30-year-old Harden has been named an All-Star in each of his eight seasons with the Rockets, and he is on pace to lead the NBA in scoring for the third consecutive year. So far this season, Harden is averaging 35.2 points, 7.3 assists and 6.4 rebounds per contest.
Harden also figures to be in the MVP conversation after winning the award during the 2017-18 campaign.
Last season, Giannis beat out Harden for MVP honors, as he averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game and led the Bucks to the NBA's best record.
The Bucks are the NBA's best team again this season, and Giannis has been even better individually with 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per contest.
At 6'11", Giannis does much of his damage inside the arc and in the paint, but he has improved as a shooter and is averaging a career-high 1.5 three-pointers per game, while shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc, which is up from 25.6 percent last season.
The MVP race this season could come down to Giannis and Harden again, with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic sprinkled in as well.
Few star players are more different than Giannis and Harden, but they are both highly effective and there is no end in sight to their dominance over the league.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 28, 2020 at 10:38am
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G Herbo stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk about being diagnosed with PTSD from being surrounded by violence in Chicago, giving back to the community, growth as an artist, "PTSD" album and more.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 28, 2020 at 10:32am
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Chicago rapper G Herbo celebrates the release of his new "PTSD" album by stopping by New York City radio station Hot 97 to drop a freestyle for Funkmaster Flex.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 28, 2020 at 10:04am
Planet Asia comes through with a new album titled "Trust the Chain," which was entirely produced by 38 Spesh. The project features Rasheed Chappell, The Musalini, Fred the Godson and ElCamino.
Available now on all streaming platforms.
1. Body After Body f. Rasheed Chappell 2. Resurrected Pharoahs f. The Musalini 3. Mystery School 4. God Degree 5. Passport Player 6. Snake Charmer 7. Learned From OGs f. Fred The Godson & Elcamino 8. Tec And A Mink 9. Juggernauts 10. Wintertime
Planet Asia comes through with a new album titled "Trust the Chain," which was entirely produced by 38 Spesh. The project contains lots of gems, including "God Degree." Check out the official music video for it.
Chicago heavy spitter G Herbo comes through as promised with his highly anticipated "PTSD" album. Features include A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, BJ The Chicago Kid, Lil Durk, Chance The Rapper, Juice WRLD, Lil Uzi Vert, Jacquees, 21 Savage, Polo G and more.
Available now on all major streaming platforms.
Tracklist:
1. Intro 2. Glass In The Face f. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie 3. Gangstas Cry f. BJ The Chicago Kid 4. In This Bitch 5. Death Row 6. Party in Heaven f. Lil Durk 7. PTSD f. Chance The Rapper, Juice WRLD & Lil Uzi Vert 8. By Any Means f. 21 Savage 9. Gangbangin 10. Lawyer Fees f. Polo G 11. Feelings 12. High Speed 13. Shooter f. Jacquees 14. Intuition f. Sonta & 2PRETTY
POST FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An adult film actress from Idaho was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after she pleaded guilty to hiring a hitman to kill the father of one of her children, a judge said.
Katrina L. Danforth, 32, who appeared in adult films under the name Lynn Pleasant, was also sentenced Tuesday to three years of probation and a $1,000 criminal fine.
Danforth pleaded guilty in December to seeking a contract killing. She had originally pleaded not guilty.
Danforth met with an undercover agent in Montana that she believed to be a hitman and agreed to pay him $5,000 for the hit, prosecutors said.
“She had specific requirements that the hit man was to accomplish, such as (the victim’s) body had to be found and (she) did not care if others who lived in the home were harmed as long as her own child was not harmed,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci Whelan said.
Defense attorneys argued Danforth had a troubled childhood, including sexual violence, before her involvement in adult films.
Danforth told the court Tuesday that she was trying to do what was best for her children because she believed the father had abused a child. But prosecutors told the court that the abuse claim was unfounded, prosecutors said.
U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill called Danforth’s 20-minute speech a deflection of responsibility.
Winmill recommended Danforth be placed in the Dublin, California facility, which is a low-security penitentiary for female inmates.
Halsey is a YouTube record–breaking, Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling singer-songwriter who just released her third studio album, Manic. She's also got the Manic World Tour, coming soon to a city near you. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the pop superstar takes on the wings of death alongside Hot Ones host Sean Evans. Along the way, Halsey discusses her friendship with John Mayer, breaks down spooky New Jersey lore, and admits that she was more nervous for Hot Ones than her own album release.
Yoel Romero earned his first shot at the UFC interim middleweight championship with this dramatic knockout victory over Chris Weidman at UFC 205 in 2016. Romero gets another shot, this time at undisputed middleweight gold, at UFC 248 in a matchup with champion Israel Adesanya on Saturday, March 7.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 27, 2020 at 12:12pm
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Detroit emcee Royce Da 5'9" is out promoting his new album titled "The Allegory." His latest stop was The Breakfast Club where he talked about sobriety, cultural consciousness and more.
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