Tylil Addresses Critics Trolling His Live Following Reggie’s Allegations (VIDEO) 

Tylil Addresses Critics Trolling His Live Following Reggie’s Allegations About His Sexuality (VIDEO)

Tylil is clapping back at critics after making his return to TikTok Live. The streamer was quickly flooded with comments and rumors following Reggie’s recent allegations about his sexuality.

This comes after his former Clover Boyz member Reggie came to the internet last week with claims about Tylil’s sexuality and how he allegedly made him feel during his time as a member of the group.

 

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Tylil Addresses Critics Flooding His Live Following Reggie’s Claims

On Tuesday, Tylil returned to TikTok Live amid his brief break from streaming and was quickly met with more than 10,000 viewers. Critics repeatedly flooded his comments with words like “DL,” “pedo” and “PDF” following unfounded claims made by Reggie while speaking about the Clover Boyz last week. 

In Reggie’s previous YouTube video and series of posts, he made allegations about Tylil’s sexuality, including claims that he is “DL,” or “down low.” Reggie also alleged that Tylil made him feel uncomfortable and created “unwanted sexual tension” between them.

 

As the comments continued, Tylil responded, making it clear he had seen what people were saying but was unbothered to address them.

“I’m not ignoring y’all. I just don’t give a f*** about what y’all saying, you know what I’m saying? Like imagine everybody saying the same s***. I seen it already. I don’t give a f***. So what’s next?”he stated.

While laughing about the amount of people repeating the same comments, Tylil also acknowledged how much the internet loves to see drama. “They said drama sells. If something not gonna sell, drama sells. Anytime it’s drama going on, they gonna wanna see.”

Tylil ultimately ended his live as critics continued sending him a TikTok gift with an audio message that said, “This is an emergency alert. This person is a PDF file.

Social Media Weighs In 

Many folks were quick to weigh in on Tylil’s recent live. While some remained skeptical and felt he should’ve directly addressed Reggie’s claims, others came to his defense, arguing that people were going to believe what they wanted either way.

Instagram user @thtgalll wrote, “Favorite word be they DGAF but come on here addressing it 😭a not caring is giving Omarion & Beyoncé😭😭😭😭”

Instagram user @kandi_x0 added, “Kai responded and y’all said he did it tylil didn’t respond and y’all said he did it. So regardless of the response, y’all gonna feel how you feel. 😂”

While Instagram user @mermaidvibezz2 wrote, “Yo this would’ve been my 13th reason 😂they made PDFile gifts!?”

Instagram user @eresaivy wrote, “I believe everything Reggie said about this dude for sure.. look at his lips”

Instagram user @prettyandclassy added, “All them Clover boys should have just apologized for possibly triggering Reggie with the content and this can be resolved”

While Instagram user @niqua1580 wrote, “Reggie never said Tylil was a pedophile so why are people saying that to Tylil. I’m so confused.”

Instagram user @raiden_karekare wrote, “Dang y’all just believe what people say without proof nowadays? I guess im a billionaire, do y’all believe me?”

Instagram user @juve_de added, “he gotta sue for defamation”

While Instagram user @zenaidariveraa wrote, “Damned if I do damned if I don’t!! Either way it go, people are going to believe what they want. People already have it in their mind that he did it, so an explanation is going to mean nothing! I wouldn’t explain shit, believe what ya want!”

 

Tylil In Good Spirits As He Shares An Update On Filming ‘Get Lite’ Amid His Break From Streaming

 

Despite the criticism he received, Tylil started the stream in good spirits. He came on vibing to music before sharing that he woke up in a good mood after having a great day on set.

Tylil has stepped away from streaming as he films Get Lite, Teyana Taylor’s upcoming feature-film. The movie also stars Storm Reid, Ceyair Wright, Leslie Odom Jr. and more.Although he’s been busy filming, Tylil shared that he hopes to make his return to Twitch later this week. He also took a moment to thank everyone working behind the scenes on the film.

 

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Oop! Ice Cube & Son O’Shea Jackson Jr. Pop OFF After Music Critic Accuses Cube Of Failing To... 

Oop! Ice Cube & Son O'Shea Jackson Jr. Pop OFF After Music Critic Accuses Cube Of Failing To Develop New L.A. Rappers Dejon Paul

Ice Cube and O’Shea Jackson Jr. had X turnt up with their clap backs at a music critic. The father and son didn’t mince words as they responded individually to Dejon Paul‘s argument that Cube hasn’t done enough to advance rising Los Angeles rappers. In response, the comment section had a ball watching Cube and O’Shea pop off while Paul doubled down on his stance.

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Music Critic Calls Out Ice Cube’s Contributions To L.A. Rap Scene, Son Responds

Dejon Paul, a music critic with credits including Complex, recently led an interview with Ralfy The Plug that included comments about Drakeo The Ruler’s reach and how he could’ve outsold Az Chike if he had major-label backing. O’Shea responded to an X post quoting the interview and calling out its wording.

“What’s the point of tryna tear Az Chike down tho. Why not just talk about how big Drakeo would’ve been with a major behind him,” O’Shea wrote.

In response, Dejon Paul brought Ice Cube into the conversation, challenging how he’s shown up in the rap scene since his peak days. He posted:

“No one is tearing AzChike down, I said LA rap needs another game changer like Drakeo and his fans said he couldn’t outsell Chike. More importantly, why hasn’t your father @IceCube w/ all his multi-millions and resources signed or developed any new LA rappers this decade or last?”

When an X user replied to Dejon by writing, “Because he doesn’t have to,” the music critic turned up the heat on Ice Cube and O’Shea Jackson Jr. “Just like I don’t have to base
my interview questions off how Ice Cube’s son feels. I can ask whatever the f**k I want to ask just like Cube can ignore these new LA rappers and do absolutely nothing for them,” Paul responded.

Then, in response to another comment, Dejon Paul made a comparison to Jay-Z and his ability to develop East Coast artists while maintaining an active career with Roc Nation.

Critic Continues Exchanging Words With O’Shea Jackson Jr. 

Neither O’Shea of Dejon Paul let up after that last exchange. Jackson Jr. circled back to defend what his father has done for others in the entertainment industry, including film and most recently, sports.

“My father has given opportunities his ENTIRE CAREER. For 40 years. In both fields of music and film. And has picked up another career where he continues to give opportunities with THE BIG 3. But that’s just still not enough is it? Because he hasn’t gambled on somebody in 15 years it’s somehow him to blame. Right,” O’Shea replied to Dejon.

Paul held his stance in his response to O’Shea, arguing that the rising L.A. rappers need help from the OGs. The critic even looped Snoop Dogg into the conversation, writing, “No it’s not! These new LA rappers need help, and OG’s like Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg keep dropping their weak trash flop music instead of signing and developing the next wave of LA rap and putting some money behind them. Your father has time and money to drop this 🗑 though.”

In two additional tweets, the music critic alleged that other L.A.artists, including the late Nipsey Hussle, have also called out OG West Coast rappers about their support for the rising rappers. Also, he challenged Ice Cube to reach out directly, rather than letting his “hatchling” take the mic.

 

Meanwhile, O’Shea gave Dejon some advice on his approach of the topic and separately reminded the music critic that Ice Cube is also an independent artist with no major label ties right now.

“Also another way to handle that. ‘You know fans always comparing, we wasn’t tryna tear Chike down just a topic from our fans. Side note. Is there a reason why pops hasn’t signed any new artists?’ Instead of ‘why he don’t help when he got all that,'” O’Shea Jackson Jr. wrote, to which Dejon Paul responded, “I don’t talk like that. I’m not a nice person.” 

In a separate tweet, Dejon Paul also made it clear he has no plans to adjust his interview style or questions, no matter what anyone says.

Ice Cube Enters The Chat, Critic Digs Deeper With Insults

Finally, amid O’Shea and Dejon’s X replies to each other, Ice Cube entered the chat. He responded directly to the tweet Paul tagged him. In a short paragraph, Cube explained his work commitments and lack of time to develop artists.

“Because I’m an independent artist who’s not retired or semiretired. I write, produce and perform my own music. I write, produce, direct and star in movies. I also produce the soundtracks. I produce television as well. I’m also the co-founder and CEO of my own professional basketball league called the BIG3. It’s unfair for any rapper to be signed to me and expect the kind of attention they need to be successful. People like you, will always criticize people like me for not using my talents and resources in the way they see fit. Mind your own business cause the first time something is produced that you consider “wack” you’d be asking everybody ‘Why’d they working with an old a*s nigga like Cube!?’ Stop trying to cause problems in L.A. and keep it pushing.”

But the explanation did nothing to deter the music critic, who called the explanation “excuses” and accused Ice Cube of wanting to gate keep.

“Excuses! You don’t want to see the new generation of LA rappers shine, neither does Snoop Dogg. Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, and Birdman are putting new Southern rappers on, but our west coast OG’s have excuses. You can easily hire people to run your record label since you’re so busy,” Dejon Paul wrote.

For several tweets after, Dejon took shots at Ice Cube, even claiming to have personally witnessed the rapper leaving his own brother behind in the hood. Cube also replied to a post Paul had shared in reply to O’Shea. Cube wrote, “Sold more than yo sh*t. When do you drop?” To that, Paul called himself a journalist and Ice Cube a “studio gangsta,” who “rapper all that tough sh*t but was a buster.”  

Also, he claimed Cube got knocked out and his chain snatched. “You faked like you was a hardcore gangsta to sell records. Stop the cap,” Paul added in a tweet. Cube also replied there, “A journalist???? You a monkey for the honkey. A fat fan trying to make a name for himself. If I’m a buster I want you to snatch my chain.” Paul sent the “fat” comment back Cube’s way.

Ice Cube also replied to Dejon Paul’s tweet mentioning  Nipsey Hussle, k-Boy and Glasses Malone.

“So what. That don’t mean it was true. All these dudes was already working with people. I don’t gate keep. Don’t have to. I’m not afraid of nobody’s talent. So stop talking about everybody else. What’s your f**kin’ problem n*gga,” the rapper-actor-producer said.

To that, the music critic misgendered O’Shea Jackson Jr. and told his father to tell his son leave him alone.

Dejon again replied when Ice Cube reshared a post, calling the critic a fan with a failing MC career.

Cube and the music critic also exchanged words about threats and the ability to throw hands. The rapper called Dejon a “coward” multiple times. Cube, in another tweet, also rejected the idea of ever mentoring Dejon Paul.

 

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10/06/2026

UPDATE: Former ‘American Idol’ Singer Caleb Flynn Sentenced To Life In Prison For Wife’s Murder 

Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife murder

A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on ” American Idol ” was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, after a jury convicted him last week of murdering his wife while he was having an affair. The judge said Caleb Flynn, 40, used his Christian faith to manipulate others and showed no remorse for actions marked by “layers of deceit, manipulation and cruelty.”

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Caleb Flynn Sentenced For Wife’s Murder

With tears rolling down his cheeks, Flynn apologized to his family just before being sentenced, starting with his two young daughters, who were home when he shot his wife in her sleep. He called their births the “greatest joy in this life.”
Although he said he accepted responsibility for his words and decisions, Flynn remained adamant that he was innocent.
“As I stand here before God, who is my ultimate judge, I am not lying when I say I did not kill my wife,” he said.
Prosecutors said Flynn staged a home invasion in February and claimed a burglar killed his wife, Ashley Flynn, a 37-year-old schoolteacher and volleyball coach. In his 2013 appearance on “American Idol,” Flynn credited his wife with encouraging him to chase his dreams on the singing contest. He did not advance to the main competition in Hollywood.
During the trial, Flynn didn’t testify on his own behalf, nor did anybody else.
Family members, including Ashley’s parents, spoke in favor of the harsh sentence Monday, while saying they had forgiven Flynn because they didn’t want her legacy to be hatred.
Her sister, Kayla Keyt, said Flynn’s actions have scarred their entire church community, prompting children to run into their parents’ bedrooms to make sure their fathers haven’t killed their mothers.
As a family member read a statement written by his daughter Ava, Flynn sobbed uncontrollably as a pile of tissues grew on the defense table in front of him. At one point, it appeared he might fall over.
“Mommy was the perfect person,” her statement said. “The absolute perfect person. What did she ever do to you to make you hate her so much?” In her statement, his daughter Alyssa said she wouldn’t visit him in prison.
During closing arguments, prosecutors told jurors that Flynn wanted out of his marriage when he shot his wife at their house in Tipp City, a suburb north of Dayton. He sent a text message to his lover the night before the shooting, saying, “I choose you. I’m free. Actions will come tomorrow,” prosecutors said.
During the trial, Alleigha Botner testified she met Flynn in 2022 while she was a 20-year-old intern at his church and had an affair with him for more than a year. She told jurors that Flynn said he hated his wife and had thoughts of killing her.
The gun used to kill Ashley Flynn was not found at the scene, and his attorney told jurors that investigators found no evidence that Caleb Flynn fired a gun that day. Prosecutors said his fingerprints and DNA were at the scene and that his devices showed him moving around the house, even though he claimed he was asleep at the time of the shooting.
The jury found him guilty of multiple counts, including murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence.

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Associated Press writer Julie Carr Smyth and Patrick Aftoora-Srsagos contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.

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10/06/2026

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Rick Ross Gets His Rigatoni As He Steps Out In Paris Following Domestic Violence Arrest (VIDEO) 

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Rick Ross was outside in Paris, France, over the weekend following his domestic violence arrest and subsequent release. Ross was arrested on Thursday, October 1, in Miami Beach, Florida, following reports of his ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, accusing him of hitting her. Ross later denied the accusation as he revealed his plans to eat rigatoni upon his release.

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Rick Ross Gets His Rigatoni As He Steps Out In Paris

Rick Ross popped out in Paris, France, after his domestic violence arrest. The Shade Room reported that Ross was arrested on Thursday, October 1, in Miami Beach, Florida. The arrest occurred after his ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, accused him of splitting her lip. Upon his release, Ross denied the accusation while revealing his desire to eat rigatoni “with heavy marinara” upon his release.

“I plan on having a bowl of rigatoni with heavy marinara Sunday,”said Ross in his Instagram Stories. “I repeat. Rigatoni. Heavy marinara.”

Ross shared a photograph from Paris on Instagram on Saturday, October 3.

It would appear that Rozay got his desire. He shared a video of the event on Sunday, October 4, on Instagram with the caption:

“Bon appétit.🍝 @originalbumbu 🥂 @officialbelaire.”

The footage includes the rigatoni being prepared for Ross, as well as his excited reception upon delivery. In addition, several other dishes are seen being served in the clip, and Ross shared his empty plate on Instagram Stories.

Kendrick Accused Ross Of Domestic Violence

Kendrick reportedly claimed that over a month ago, Ross grabbed her by her ponytail and slammed her into a wall during a jealous rage. She also claimed Ross, whose real name is William Roberts II, hit her in the chest, choked her, and saw her as a “punching bag.”

Ross said the accusations were “fabricated,” and his attorney, Steve Sadow, said he is “innocent,” per KTLA.

“The ex did not even file a police report until a month after the claimed incident allegedly took place,” reads the statement. “Mr. Roberts is innocent and has pled not guilty to the charges. He respectfully requests that his friends, fans and the general public not prejudge the situation and allow the judicial process to run its course.”

Fans React To Rapper’s Rigatoni Clip

Fans reacted to Ross getting his rigatoni on TSR’s Instagram page, and several folks brought up his ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick. 
User @djcori.jaye replied, “Glad to see I’m not the only one who does a quick little dance before my food arrives at a restaurant 🤣.”
While User @themeganbaca wrote, “Just leave the platter there fam. 😂.”
User @deucecaliber added, “Buddy wiped his mouth BEFORE he ate 😂.”
@speakingonkween added, “He Don’t Need That Heavy Marinara 😂 Chest Gone Be On Fire Man.”

User @where_u_wantit wrote, “Why y’all not dragging this 🤡.”

User @niecysymone wrote, “I know a hurt man when I see one 😂 he miss that lady!!!”

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10/06/2026

BenDaDonnn Says He’s Taking Legal Action Against Police Department Following Taser Arrest In... 

BenDaDonnn Benjamin Benius Beard Taser arrest College Station Texas A&M video live stream legal action suing police

BenDaDonnn says he is suing the police department in College Park, Texas, following his Taser arrest. The content creator was tased and arrested following a Texas A&E football game on Sunday, October 4.

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The Shade Room reported that BenDaDonnn, whose real name is Benjamin Benius Beard, was arrested on Sunday following a football game at Texas A&M University. Beard was charged with Evading Arrest and  booked into the Brazos County Detention Center. His security guard, Kenny Carter, was also arrested, and Beard spoke out afterward. The incident happened outside of The Spot on Northgate at approximately 1:20 a.m., per NDTV.

On Monday, October 5, BenDaDonnn spoke out in a live stream on KICK, and he said he was suing the police department. The live stream featured Beard sporting an orange jail jumpsuit as he spoke. Furthermore, a fake jail cell can be seen in the background in a video clip. Beard said that he noticed the police pushing people out of the street.

“The first thing I say is, ‘Whoa whoa whoa wow,” he said. “Why are you pushing? What are you pushing him for?”

The content creator added that it was one cop who he has an issue with. Beard said the cop was aggressive with him from the get-go as he pushed people onto the sidewalk. He added that his security guard knocked the officer’s hand when the cop tried to detain him. Within seconds, Beard said he was knocked to the ground and Tased, and he said he is suing.

“First of all, we got legal involved,” he added. “This is not a knock at all police because the rest of the police were actually chill…. Of course, we suing…. Besides that one bike cop, it was that one bike cop…. Hey Bro.You don’t have to put your hands nobody… In the next 30 seconds, my a*s was on the ground.”

Furthermore, Beard wondered why he was charged with evading arrest when he was only talking back to the police.

“All I heard was the spark go off,” he added. “How did I get charged with evading arrest?”

 

Video Captured BenDaDonn Being Tased

The Shade Room reported that BenDaDonn was Tasered and arrested on Sunday, October 4. He was released on a $7,000 bond, according to KBTX.

Beard was live-streaming on KICK when he was allegedly knocked to the ground and Tasered by the police. A video clip of the incident went viral, and it features BenDaDonnn being Tasered.

The College Station Police Department released a statement following the arrest, per KBTX. The police claim they were attempting to clear people from the road in front of the bar when the incident occurred.

“Northgate is a great place to go and have a good time, especially after an Aggie football win,” reads the statement. “However, the dangers our officers face when dealing with overly intoxicated individuals, drivers, and patrons can quickly turn a good night into chaos.” The police claimed they “deployed a less-lethal tool in an attempt to gain compliance.”

 

Fans React To BenDaDonn’s Live Stream

Fans reacted on TSR’s Instagram page, and many Roomies gave the content creator props for his choice of background during the live stream.

User @neekaxshantoi noted the seriousness of the incident. “It’s the set up for mee lml it’s unfortunate what happened but glad he’s in the right headspace about it.”
@abrilelon replied, “This background is hilarious 😂😂😂 he is a good marketer 😩💀.”

User @vibesofessence wrote, “The Jail setup is frying me he plays tewwwww much 😂.”

User @geishalee replied, “He childish for this set up 😂😂😂😂.”

@alaniarenee added, “Explaining the story in a prop jail cell is sending me 😂😂😂😂.”

@mikejames2722 replied, “The fact bruh ran to spirit Halloween to get a inmate costume is hilarious 😂.”

User @sue.bankss wondered, “Where tf he find a fake jail 😭.”

@arrogant4norznn added, “mane said im finna sue the drawers off they ahh 😂😂.”

@fresh_thats_it_ wrote, “All you had to do was say it was the police we believe you bro.”

User @realwaydurt added, “We seen what happened my boi 😂😂😂.”

 

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10/06/2026

Wait, WHAT?! Sentence Tossed In Viral Arizona Case Where AI-Generated Video Of Deceased Victim... 

Gabriel Paul Horcasitas Sentence Overturned Viral Arizona Case AI-Generated Video Deceased Victim 

An Arizona man’s 10-year manslaughter sentence is good as gone. And social media can’t stop talking about one aspect of the case: an AI video of the deceased victim. It was introduced before the court was set to impose punishment on Gabriel Paul Horcasitas. He’s convicted of the 2021 shooting death of 37-year-old Christopher Pelkey.

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Victim’s Sister Created The AI Video Shown In Arizona Court

Christopher Pelkey’s family used AI to create a video of his likeness to give him a voice. Pelkey’s sister, Stacey Wales, raised the idea of her brother speaking for himself after struggling to figure out what he would say.

Jessica Gattuso is an attorney who represented victims in the case, while Kristen Reller was Gabriel Paul Horcasitas’s lawyer. Reller had argued that Superior Court Judge Todd Lang violated due process protections by relying on AI evidence. Gattuso and prosecutors told the appeals court that the lower-court judge didn’t err, saying the footage accurately represented Pelkey’s character.

Stacey Wales expected an appeal on the sentence. But after the court overturned the 10-year sentence, she expressed her disappointment that the AI video was being cited as the decision. Her only goal, she said, was to humanize her brother for the judge.

“It feels unfair because there is a convicted murderer sitting in prison that has blankets and walls of protection around their rights. Where are the rights for the victim?” Wales said.

A victim appeals lawyer has told the family that using AI again could result in another appeal.

“We will continue to let his voice be heard in whatever allowable medium we can convey that through the court system,” Wales said.

Wait, What Happened With The Arizona Case & An AI Video?

Authorities say Horcasitas, 55, fatally shot Christopher Pelkey during a November 2021 road rage encounter at a stoplight in Chandler. Horcasitas shot unarmed Pelkey after he got out of his truck and walked toward Horcasitas’ vehicle. A jury convicted Horcasitas of manslaughter in Pelkey’s death. Also, he was convicted of endangerment for a gunshot that struck another vehicle at the intersection during the encounter.

The AI-generated victim impact statement was played during a May 2025 sentencing hearing. This was after nine of Christopher Pelkey’s family members and friends stood before the judge describing how emotionally devastated they were by his killing.

The AI rendering of Pelkey said he wished he could still be with his friends and family. Also, it voiced a belief in forgiveness and said it was a shame Gabriel Paul Horcasitas had encountered him because “in another life, we probably could have been friends.”

The video didn’t request a specific prison sentence. While AI use within the court system is expanding, it’s typically been used for administrative tasks, legal research and case preparation. In Arizona, it’s helped inform the public of rulings in significant cases.

But using AI to generate victim impact statements marks a new tool for sharing information with the court outside the evidentiary phases. Gabriel’s lawyer Reller told the appeals court that the AI video doesn’t disclose who wrote the words used by the AI version of Pelkey. Also, there was no evidence that its contents accurately reflected Pelkey’s views. It also had an “undue emotional weight.” And it conveyed an authenticity that wouldn’t have been there had a family member read the same words aloud, Reller said.

Did The First Judge Use Victim AI Video To Determine The Sentence? 

Ahead of the latest ruling, Horcasitas’ lawyer Reller claimed the judge weighed the statements made in the AI-generated video when deciding on a sentence. However, prosecutors argued Judge Lang didn’t consider the footage when issuing the punishment. Shortly before delivering the sentence, the judge commented that he “loved that AI.” However, he didn’t say from the bench whether the video factored into his decision. Lang said he felt Pelkey’s “obvious forgiveness of Mr. Horcasitas reflects the character I heard about today.”

Meanwhile, the family’s lawyers say the judge already had plenty of relevant information from Pelkey’s family and friends before the AI video. They added that nothing in the video was inflammatory. Horcasitas’ attorney didn’t object to the AI video at the time.

Court Drops Sentence As Conviction Holds In Gabriel Paul Horcasitas Case

In a decision released Wednesday (Sept. 30), the Arizona Court of Appeals concluded Horcasitas must be resentenced for the shooting death because the AI video wasn’t reliable. The court found the video crossed the line, saying it didn’t reflect actual events. Also, the court said it presented statements made in the footage as coming directly from the victim.

“Indeed, rather than document an event or recording a particular moment, the AI video presents a depiction of the victim and his thoughts created from the imaginings of the victim’s sister,” the three-judge panel wrote.

Also, Horcasitas’ appellate lawyer argued her client had no meaningful opportunity to rebut material in the AI-generated video. It’s unclear whether attorneys or the court were aware of the AI video in advance. But attorneys representing Pelkey’s family cited Arizona law in court records. They said it does not require victims to disclose statements they plan to make in court to prosecutors, defense attorneys or the judge. Also, victims can exercise their rights by speaking before the court or submitting written or recorded statements on audio or video.

Jessica Gattuso and Kristen Reller declined to comment Thursday on the decision. In a statement Thursday, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said its prosecutors knew the victim’s family would address the court during sentencing. However, it wasn’t aware of its nature.

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Associated Press writers Jacques Billeaud and Mikella Schuettler contributed to this report via AP Newsroom. 

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10/06/2026

Prayers Up! ‘You Are My Lady’ Singer Freddie Jackson Passes Away Just Three Days After His Birthday 

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Singer Freddie Jackson has passed away. The R&B singer died on Monday, October 5 — just three days after his 69th birthday.

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Freddie Jackson Passes Away

Freddie Jackson has passed away, according to TMZ. His family shared the sudden news via an Instagram post on Tuesday, October 6. The singer had just celebrated his birthday on October 2.

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson, who went home to rest last night,” reads the post. “🕊️ Freddie was more than a legendary voice. He was a kind, generous soul who loved his fans, his family, his friends, and his music with everything he had. For decades he gave us the songs that became the soundtrack to our love stories, our celebrations, and our most treasured memories. That gift will live on forever. 🕊️ To everyone who ever sang along, danced, or felt something when Freddie took the stage: thank you. You were family to him, and he carried your love with him always. 🕊️ Please keep his family, friends, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time. Details regarding arrangements and how to honor his legacy will be shared in the coming days. 🕊️ Rest in peace, Freddie. Your legacy and your voice will live on forever. 🙏🏾❤️ — The Freddie Jackson Family,” the statement reads.

Jackson had just celebrated his birthday before he died, and he shared a post on Instagram on Friday, October 2, with the caption:

“69 years! Thank you for all the love! #happybirthday #freddiejackson.”

No Cause Of Death Shared But Jackson Reportedly Had Kidney Disease

No official cause of death has been released. However, Jackson was reportedly diagnosed with kidney disease back in 2024, according to KTLA. In September of that year, he shared a video on Instagram announcing the news, as well as his partnership with the National Kidney Foundation.

“Hey everyone! Freddie Jackson here with a very personal and important announcement,” he said. “It is with an open heart that I share some personal news: I have been diagnosed with kidney disease. This journey has been challenging, but I am not facing it alone. My close friends, my manager and music family, and all of you are here with me, keeping me going. I am also proud to announce my partnership with the @nationalkidneyfoundation to raise awareness and support for others affected by this condition. Your love and support mean the world to me as I take this step forward for my health and well-being. Together, we can make a difference. I love you and blessings to you all! #KidneyAwareness #StayStrong #nationalkidneyfoundation.”

Fans Share Their Shock And Condolences

Fans shared their condolences on TSR’s Instagram page, and everyone seemed shocked by the sudden and tragic news.

User @lovekattycustoms replied with a sentiment felt by many. “Nooooo not Freddy! 😢🤍🕊️.”
@_hellrelle replied, “Not Freddie 🥹😩💔‼️”
User @couture_nikki added, “Not right after his birthday 💔.”
@kcherry_thestylist added, “Nooooo so talented ! Legendary in his own right ! His music and sound was special! May he RIP.”
@jazziebelletv wrote, “Legend. One of my fav male singing voices.🙏🏾🕊️🫶🏾 RIP.”
User @chriswilliamsii made note of Jackson’s hit, ‘You Are My Lady.’ “A Black wedding classic! You can’t go to a wedding reception without hearing this! RIP.”
@c_rene_bryant added, “You are my lady was the song I walked down the aisle to! I loved Freddie!😢.”
@prettyruntzz replied, “Lordyyyy my momma finna have a fit when she get off work.”
User @smgcanecorso wrote, “Freddie Jackson on repeat all day today 😢.”
@thejarrettbillups exclaimed, “MANNN NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.”
@yeaathatskvp wrote, “Don’t talk to me todayyyyuughhhh😭😭😭😭😭😭.”
User @fuel4thebody added, “Freddie Jackson’s vocals were phenomenal especially live. Blessed to have performed with him over a decade ago. Classy man. Long live his eternal spirit 🕊️.”
RELATED: Dolly Parton’s Publicist Reveals Singer’s Cause Of Death As The World Pays Tribute To The Beloved Star (VIDEO)

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10/06/2026

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Gorgeous Doll Posts Alleged Texts With Kai Cenat After Accusing Him Of Impregnating Her With... 

Gorgeous Doll Shares Pics Of Alleged Texts With Kai Cenat After Accusing Him Of Impregnating Her With Twins & Paying $150K To Terminate

Gorgeous Doll has shared pics of her alleged texts with Kai Cenat after accusing him of impregnating her with twins and paying $150K to terminate her pregnancy.

RELATED: Future Seemingly Reacts Amid Gorgeous Doll Posting 69-Part TikTok Airing Out Their Alleged Years-Long Relationship (VIDEOS)

Gorgeous Doll Shares Pics Of Alleged Texts With Kai Cenat

During the early hours of Tuesday, October 8, Gorgeous Doll took to TikTok to share a video with her followers. Furthermore, the clip was captioned, “He In Fact Did Pay For the Hospital Bill  IN FULL… As I Sent It RIGHT When It arrived in the mail and he has a full video of the Bill and EVERYTHING ON IT INCLUDING THE BREAKDOWN… Im DONE proving my Truth If u dnt believe it then dont… BUT U CANT CALL ME A LIARRRR IM NOT MAD AT KAI AN I DIDNT DROP THIS STORY TO HURT HIM IN ANYWAY I DROPPED IT TO CLEAR MY NAME!!”

The clip appeared to show her $13,000 hospital bill, along with texts sent and replied to an individual saved in her phone as “KC3.”

See the video below.

@gorgeousdollofficial

He In Fact Did Pay for the Hospital Bill IN FULL… As I sent it RIGHT When it arrived in the mail and he has a full video of the Bill and EVERYTHING ON IT INCLUDING THE BREAKDOWN…. Im DONE proving my Truth If u dnt believe it then dont… BUT U CANT CALL ME A LIARRRR IM NOT MAD AT KAI AN I DIDNT DROP THIS STORY TO HURT HIM IN ANYWAY I DROPPED IT TO CLEAR MY NAME!! #fyp #gorgeousdoll

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Social Media Reacts

Social media users entered her TikTok comment section with continued reactions.

TikTok user @kye wrote, “Why is this even coming out is my question”

While TikTok user @Red added, “i’m curious as to why now? like why kick someone while they already down?”

TikTok user @Alexa wrote, “i mean i understand, but im confused why this is a thing rn? three years later?”

While TikTok user @imjustagirl added, “Idk why they keep doubting u atp”

TikTok user @Pretty wrote, “I love how you don’t care expose these men!!!!…”

While TikTok user @sosa added, “clear your name from what….”

TikTok user @8ANDITT wrote, “Lmaooo n****s said they believe you they juss didn’t  give af”

More On Gorgeous Doll Accusing Kai Cenat Of Impregnating Her With Twins & Paying $150K To Terminate Her Pregnancy

As The Shade Room previously reported, on Sunday, October 4, Gorgeous Doll took to the internet to share a 32-minute-long video in which she accused a then-21-year-old Kai Cenat of getting her pregnant with twins in 2023. Furthermore, she alleged that Cenat lied and said he was 25 during the time of their interaction, and ultimately revealed his true age after she informed him she was pregnant.

Per Gorgeous, Cenat told her he was too young to have kids — let alone twins. And ultimately, she allegedly gave him two options: support her and the kids with a house and a monthly stipend, or pay her $200,000 for having an abortion. She says they ultimately traveled from Atlanta to New York, where she underwent the procedure, and Cenat only ended up paying her $150,000.

Furthermore, on Monday, October 5, Gorgeous responded to a commenter who reacted to her latest Instagram post, asking, “Soooo I’m trying to figure out the purpose of telling us about this $150K? What are we supposed to do with that info? You used your free will to make a decision, got paid for it & we’re supposed to do what? Lol”

“listen an move on duhhh?” she said, before adding via her Instagram Story. “Lol that was a Bomb.. I have a Grenade coming after midterms… All storytimes were between 2020-2023 the 3 years I was in ATL nightlife living the craziest life but its my life an my stories to tell…”

RELATED: WHEW! Gorgeous Doll Accuses Kai Cenat Of Impregnating Her With Twins & Paying $150K To Terminate Pregnancy (VIDEO + PICS)

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10/06/2026

Chris Rock Admits He Didn’t Help His Friend’s Brother, Who Spent Over A Decade In Prison For A... 

Chris Rock Admits He Didn't Help His Friend's Brother, Who Spent Over A Decade In Prison For A Murder He Didn't Commit

Chris Rock had the means and opportunity to help a friend’s brother and he didn’t do it. The comedian recently opened up to ‘The New York Times’ about that moment in his personal life. At the time, Rock had a hard rule against funding lawyers. Later, he learned the friend’s brother was innocent and spent about 17 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. Now, with the story out there, social media users are dropping strong reactions to the comedian’s inaction and willingness to admit it all these years later.

RELATED: Co-Stars Unite? Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Weighs In On Will Smith’s Decision To Slap Chris Rock At Oscars

Chris Rock Explains Why He Didn’t Help His Friend’s Brother 

Rock, on one end, appears to be on a media tour for his new film, ‘Misty Green.’ At one point in the interview, they spoke of cancel culture, forgiveness and wrongful accusations against Black men. He then told the story of Roger Logan, a friend’s brother who was locked up for murder. Logan’s brother, according to Chris, repeatedly asked him for help with a lawyer. Chris declined, fearing the open-ended costs of legal fees. A mortgage or an education he would’ve supported, but a lawyer was a hard no.

Now, years later, his decision not to help bothers him at times. Logan, meanwhile, eventually settled separately with New York City and the state for over $6 million total, according to the New York Times.

“And it still f***s with me. I had the means to help him, and I didn’t,” Chris reportedly said. “I don’t know if we could’ve got him out or not, but still. So all that to say, I’m Black, Black men get accused of sh*t they didn’t do all the time, every day. We let Black men out of jail and go: ‘Whoops! That Black guy just did 30 years — too bad.'”

Additionally, he opened up about his experience in a Bed-Stuy police line-up. It’s unclear if Chris Rock is still friends with Logan’s brother or in touch with Logan himself.

Social Media Reacts To Rock’s Story 

Chris’ comments about Logan came amid that larger conversation about wrongful accusations and cancel culture. Still, internet users had plenty to say about how he held on to his coins when a friend’s family was in need. Over on Threads, reactions ranged from comments calling out the policing of rich celebs’ pockets to shade toward Chris Rock for not doing more for his own. A few also mentioned Will Smith’s Oscars slap and how he should’ve hit the comedian harder. Yikes!

 

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RELATED: Asian Doll Responds After Jonathan Wright Says He Felt Let Down By Friends While In Jail (VIDEO)

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10/06/2026

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Some Internet Users Are Giving Chris Brown Advice After He Shared Heartfelt Posts Amid Child Support Feud With Diamond Brown

Some internet users are giving Chris Brown advice after he shared a few heartfelt posts amid his child support feud with Diamond Brown.

RELATED: Oop! Diamond Brown Airs OUT Fellow Moms Of Chris Brown’s Kids While Dropping Alleged Receipts Of Apparent Neglect (VIDEO)

Chris Brown Shares Heartfelt Posts Amid Child Support Feud With Diamond Brown

On the morning of Tuesday, October 6, Chris Brown took to Instagram, initially sharing a carousel post of him performing on stage. Furthermore, the clips showed him performing his songs, ‘No Signal,’ and ‘Don’t Judge Me.’ In the caption of the post, he wrote, “I need a piece(PEACE) of MIND, BODY AND SOUL”

In his second post, he shared a few shots, which appeared to show him on tour. Some showed him on stage while others appeared to be behind-the-scenes shots. For this post, he captioned with, “LOVE EVEN IF THEY SHOW NO LOVE ❤️”

Some Internet Users Are Giving Chris Brown Advice

In his comment sections, fans shared their empathy for the singer. Under the first post, various fans weighed in with advice.

Instagram user @ray1845ray wrote, “Chris, I know you probably don’t need another person telling you what to do, but as a man and a father, I just want to say this: don’t let the noise break you. Whatever is happening behind the scenes, keep your heart focused on your daughter…”
While Instagram user @blackbutterflie67 added, “God please grant @chrisbrownofficial Peace of Mind and Heart. His beautiful daughter is longing for him as well.”
Instagram user @honeysuckle_caramel wrote, “We love you boo keep your head up ❤️ God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers❤️🔥 u got this 💪🏾”
While Instagram user @panashejingaofficial added, “🥺🥺🥺Breezy be strong man”
Meanwhile, in the comment section of his second post, fans continued.
Instagram user @batellemma wrote, “They’re gonna do everything to put you down with BS stories — as Tupac said, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!”
While Instagram user @onsomenewshitt added, “Keep pushing through all the bs❗️🙏🏽💪🏼”
Instagram user @owami16000 wrote, “She still Loves u big bro. Help where u can leave what u can’t🤎”

More On The Singer’s Child Support Feud With Diamond Brown

As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this week, TMZ reported that Diamond Brown was accusing Chris Brown of harassment and failing to financially provide for their four-year-old daughter, Lovely Brown. Additionally, Diamond alleged that Chris hasn’t seen Lovely in the past seven months. Lastly, in the filing, she noted that her expenses would be increasing, requiring the singer’s support.

On Monday, Chris Brown responded to Diamond’s claims, alleging that he pays for all of Lovely’s expenses and hasn’t seen her because of Diamond being bitter, per The Shade Room. Additionally, the mothers of his other children weighed in, alleging that all of their kids are cared for equally.

RELATED: Internet Users Are In Diamond Brown’s Comments As Ammika Harris Defends Herself For Speaking Up In Support Of Chris Brown

By Monday evening, Diamond responded to Chris, calling him for providing financial support but allegedly failing to give Lovely his presence, per The Shade Room. In addition, she blasted Nia Guzman, Ammika Harris, and Jada Wallace for their support of Chris. Ultimately, amid it all, TMZ published a report, breaking down Diamond’s alleged $45,000 monthly child support request.

RELATED: UPDATE: Report Alleges Diamond Brown Is Requesting $45K Per Month In Child Support From Chris Brown

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10/06/2026

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