Jaelani Turner-Williams
Jaelani Turner-Williams is a Los Angeles-based culture and lifestyle writer who’s written for BET, Genius, Rolling Stone and more. She was formerly executive editor of biannual publication Tidal Magazine. For Complex News, she writes about topics from entertainment to fashion and avidly researches attention-grabbing stories. Her recent work can be found at jaelaniturnerwilliams.com.
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Lil Durk Trial: Prosecutors Detail Rapper's Alleged Escape Plan Upon Search Warrants
The Grammy winner booked three flights, all to Dubai, on the date of his November 2024 arrest.
OTF Vonnie Says Lil Durk's Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Felt 'Rushed:' 'No Plan of Action'
Lil Durk's former assistant testified about the August 2022 shooting, claiming that he intended to provide the "structure" of the alleged hit.
Lil Durk Trial: OTF Vonnie Recounts His First Attempted Hit on Quando Rondo in Georgia
OTF Vonnie (born Kavon Grant) continued his testimony on Tuesday.
DJ Akademiks Wears Judge Costume as He Covers Lil Durk's Murder-for-Hire Trial
The hip-hop media personality put on a judicial wig and stepped into a robe to detail the trial's proceedings.
Vic Mensa Builds All-Orange Home Studio for New Weekly Podcast
The rapper and podcaster showed fans his process of creating the studio for 'The Vic Mensa Show.'
Trippie Redd Says His 6ix9ine Collab “Poles 1469” Is His ‘Worst’ Song: ‘That S**t’s Garbage’
The rapper distanced himself from the 2017 6ix9ine collaboration during a live stream with Kick's N3on, saying he no longer performs the track.
Lil Durk Seeks to Admit Akademiks Interview Clip to Counter Murder Theory
Durk's legal team has filed a motion about the 2023 interview, where Durk denied taking 6ix9ine's trolling "serious."
Yeezy and Mowalola Unveil 'Kitty' Underwear Collection for September
The two-piece drop includes the 'Kitty Panty' and 'Kitty Short.'
Keith 'Flacka' Jones Takes the Stand as Second Witness Against Lil Durk
Jones, who pleaded guilty to the murder of Saviay'a Robinson, follows the testimony of former OTF member Kacey "Jam" Hester.
Rebecca Black Drops "Anaheim Star," the Final Single From Her Sophomore LP
Black's sophomore album, 'The Age of the Exhibitionist' releases September 4.
Dame Dash Says Cam’Ron Hasn't Had a ‘Relevant’ Hip-Hop Record Since “Oh Boy”
The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder doubted that labels were able to profit off Cam'ron.
Lil Durk Trial: Akademiks Alleges Kanye West and Drake Are Among Those Funding Rapper’s Defense
The hip-hop media personality claims the rappers are covering Durk's legal fees in his murder-for-hire trial.
Chrisean Rock Says ‘It’s Over’ With Blueface, Their ‘Unconditional Love’ ‘Doesn't Make Sense’
The reality TV star and boxer admitted that her relationship with Blueface "doesn't make sense."
Lauryn Hill Says She Was Not ‘Done Dirty’ by Former Partner Rohan Marley: ‘My Upset Had Layers'
The eight-time Grammy winner responded to a social media influencer's criticism of Marley, with whom she shares five children.
Dave Franco Says Playing ‘A**holes’ Early in Career Made People Say, ‘Yeah, F*ck That Guy'
Since Franco isn't on social media, he says audiences have a greater perception of him through the characters he plays.
Ice Spice Clears Up Pregnancy Rumors: 'It Was CGI'
Ice Spice denied that she's expecting after fans zeroed in on a pregnancy-depicting scene in her new video for "Out My Face."
Houston Hosts Second-Annual Beatking Day With City Proclamation
The city-proclaimed holiday honoring the late rapper-producer returned for a second year.
Naya Rivera's Son Josey Lands Debut Film Role With Dad Ryan Dorsey
The 10-year-old son of the late 'Glee' star will star in upcoming film 'The Burning Valley.'