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Frank Lucas Dead At Age 88

The man who Denzel Washington immortalized on the silver screen has gone home to glory.

According to Rolling Stone, heroin kingpin Frank Lucas died of natural causes yesterday as confirmed by his nephew Aldwan Lassiter.

For those who haven’t seen American Gangster, Lucas is a legend of sorts. He is credited as the visionary behind the “Golden Triangle” cartel that imported heroin from Asia inside the coffins of dead Vietnam soldiers.

“Who the hell is gonna look in a dead soldier’s coffin,” Lucas said told New York in the 2000 article “The Return of Superfly.” “We had him make up 28 copies of the government coffins . . . except we fixed them up with false bottoms, big enough to load up with six, maybe eight kilos.” (Lucas’ coffin claim, however, came into question following the release of the movie.)

The DEA and NYPD collaborated to bring Lucas down in 1975. The drug czar would eventually go on to snitch on a LOT of people as he turned state’s evidence

The Drug Enforcement Agency and the New York Police Department ultimately ended Lucas’ reign in 1975, with Lucas receiving a 70-year prison sentence. However, Lucas later turned state’s witness and provided evidence that resulted in dozens of drug-related arrests. Lucas was released from prison in 1981 after his sentence was reduced to time served. Three years later, Lucas was again busted for a drug deal that violated his parole and spent seven years behind bars. Sterling Johnson, a former New York City special narcotics prosecutor, called Lucas’ operation “one of the most outrageous international dope-smuggling gangs ever . . . an innovator who got his own connection outside the U.S. and then sold the stuff himself in the street.”

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We’re not sure if Frank Lucas is in Heaven or Hell but rest in peace, Black man.

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YNW Melly Thinks He Should Get Bail Since He Turned Himself In

YNW Melly’s legal team filed court documents this week arguing that the artist should be released from jail on bond due to the fact that he turned himself in in connection with the murder charges he’s currently facing.

According to new legal documents obtained by TMZ, the rapper wants the opportunity to post bond and walk free until his trial, despite the fact he’s facing 2 incredible serious counts of first-degree murder in South Florida. Melly reportedly explained that if he was going to go on the run, he would have done it when he first found out that he was facing capital murder charges.

Instead, he says he chose to surrender, so he thinks there’s no reason for the court to think he’s a flight risk. On top of that, YNW Melly points out he was born and raised in the area and his entire family still lives there,  which he says is even more proof he wouldn’t go anywhere if he was able to post bail.

As far as Melly’s actual case goes, the rapper seems to like his chances in court. In the documents, he claims there’s no murder weapon, no witnesses tying to him to the incident, no motive, and no DNA evidence implicating him.

As we’ve reported previously, the State of Florida disagrees with YNW and they’re seeking the death penalty.

The State says it has proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Melly and his accomplice Cortlen Henry shot and killed Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas Jr. After that, the two are being accused of shooting up their own car to make it look like a drive-by, then left the victims at the Emergency Room–even though cops believe they were already dead once they arrived.

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Lil Durk turned himself in this week after news broke that he’d been charged in connection to a shooting.

“Lil Durk is a wanted man in Atlanta, because a warrant has been issued for his arrest … and we’re told it’s in connection with a shooting. The Atlanta Police Department tells TMZ … cops have obtained arrest warrants for Lil Durk, but the rapper is not yet in police custody,” TMZ reported prior to the Atlanta rapper turning himself in on Thursday. “Law enforcement sources tell us cops want to bring Lil Durk in to book him on 5 FELONY charges … including criminal intent to commit murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and another charge of associating with a criminal street gang to participate in a crime.”

ALSO READ: Lil Durk Drops His Steamy “Home Body” Video Starring Alexis Skyy

According to reports, the shooting went down outside of The Varsity restaurant in Atlanta…

“As for the shooting, it’s all detailed in a police report … cops say officers responded to reports of a person shot around 5:45 AM Feb. 5 at a restaurant called The Varsity, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say they recovered 13 shell casings from a rifle and pistol at the scene and found a firearm,” the site states. “According to cops, the shooting victim was rushed to a hospital and underwent surgery … and we’re told he survived.”

Before he surrendered himself to police, Durk released a song proclaiming his innocence. On the track, “Turn Myself In,” he also said his longtime love India Royale will of course stay by his side. See their best Instagram moments below and keep Durkio and his beautiful family in your prayers.

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Aside from the likes of Nipsey Hussle (R.I.P), Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock, YG’s been one of LA’s most recognized and celebrated rap artists as of late and with the recent release of his latest project 4REAL 4REAL he continues to build his reputation as one of the west coast’s most must-hear artists.

Today the Compton rapper took to a trip to NYC and swing through The Breakfast Club to talk about his personal feelings on a few subject matters including his faith, family, and friends.

Whether he was talking about how he questions God’s plan to how the passing of Nipsey Hussle messed him up, YG proves that he has no qualms about opening up and as real as can be when it comes to interviews.

Here are the 9 things we learned from YG on The Breakfast Club.

1. The Devil Made Him Do It

YG says that “the devil inspired that video” for “In The Dark.” He admits that he was drunk off tequila when he thought up the theme for that clip. That being said YG says he believes in God, but he “doesn’t understand this sh*t.” Welcome to the club, homie.

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City Girls dropped their highly-anticipated video for “Act Up” and it’s gold.

While we wait on JT to be freed, Yung Miami is holding down the fort — and like their “Twerk” video featuring Cardi B, this new visual uses one of their social media challenges to prove they’ve got their finger on the pulse of the street.

ALSO READ: So Far, Not So Good! Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” Is Rubbing Fans The Wrong Way

You’ll recall, fans were amazed to find out it was actually Lil Yachty who wrote a lot of City Girls’ provocative “Act Up” lyrics, so it’s only right the visual starts out with a cameo from the red-headed entertainer. Yachty plays a stuffy news reporter who is announcing Spring Break has been shut down due to the “Act Up Challenge.” And, we have to say, he’s hilarious.

Throughout the rest of the visual, fans are seen going off to the song in different scenarios. From police bopping in front of their patrol vehicles to girls hitting the bodegas, everybody’s acting up all throughout South Beach. At one point, Yachty and Yung Miami also get in on a funny skit, in which he acts as her vocal coach.

See what social media is saying about City Girls’ latest offering below and press play up top.

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50 Cent Comments On Nikki Nicole’s Picture

Nikki Nicole is one of the baddest women to ever grace the screen on Black Ink Crew: Chicago. She’s been through her share of dirty dogging drama but she’s moved on and glowed up. She’s all the way to the point that rich a$$ men like 50 Cent are rumored to be clapping her cakes to smithereens. While those rumors died down, he’s still in her IG comments seemingly shooting his shot.

In the pic below, he left some emojis that have sparked more rumors that they are at least flirty again.

We don’t blame him, either. Take a look at some more reasons he’s all up in her comments. Shoot your shot, brother.