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HISTORICAL FACTS: Compton - Caught on Camera

Tupac trial spotlights decades of US police failures in solving the case

Police received information nearly immediately after the killing. It took Las Vegas police 27 years to make an arrest

The Guardian - US

Who Is Duane Davis, the Compton Shot-Caller Now Convicted Nearly 30 Years After Tupac's Death?

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been convicted of murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the rapper's death, based on his own interviews and memoir.

International Business Times UK

Duane Keith Davis found guilty of 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

Las Vegas jury returns verdict against ex-South Side Compton Crips gang leader in killing of US rap legend

The Guardian - US

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Tupac murder prosecutors rest case after playing Duane Davis’ own words

The prosecution’s final witness played excerpts from Davis’ previous interviews and recorded jail calls

The Independent UK

Former detective says Tupac murder suspect was gang 'shot caller' who had final say in shooting

A former Compton gang detective testifies that Duane “Keffe D” Davis was a high-ranking “shot caller” in the South Side Compton Crips

The Independent UK

'Growing up I wasn't the richest but...': Serena Williams’ inspiring rise from Compton’s public tennis courts to 23 Grand Slam titles and how her parents overcame financial struggles and limited resources to help turn a young girl’s dream into a historic tennis career

Serena Williams’ journey from public tennis courts in Compton to 23 Grand Slam singles titles is a story of family, sacrifice and determination. In a powerful reflection, Serena recalled, “Growing up I wasn’t the richest, but I had a rich family in spirit,” as she paid tribute to her parents,…

The Economic Times

The five men at the center of Tupac’s murder mystery as trial begins

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas

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The L.A. Nonprofit Where the Formerly Incarcerated Grow Organic Produce

ALMA Backyard Farms seeks to feed the souls and stomachs of Compton residents with little access to healthy and affordable food.

Capital & Main

In One of L.A.’s Food Deserts, ‘Hands That Harmed Are Now Hands That Heal’

At an urban farm in Compton, the formerly incarcerated nourish residents hit by rising costs and cuts. Their “pay what you can” markets draw hundreds.

Capital & Main

Netflix cancels show with 94% Rotten Tomatoes score

The show followed a fictionalized version of Compton-born rapper Vince Staples

The Independent UK

Chrisean Rock Gets Slapped, Sparks Multi-Person Altercation After Grabbing Another Woman's Phone

Reality star Chrisean Rock was slapped and involved in a multi-person brawl after she reached for a woman's phone during a Compton Christmas parade.

International Business Times UK

Serena Williams built her legacy on defiance. Why lend it to Ozempic culture?

From Compton outsider to American nonpareil, she came to embody resistance. But her embrace of GLP-1 drugs feels like capitulation to ideals she once rejected

The Guardian - US

Updated Top NFL Player-Producing California High Schools

The Top pro-producing high schools in California with their respective ranks, player counts, and cities.

SuperWest Sports

Compton man launches lawsuit against In-N-Out alleging discrimination over hairstyle

Elijah Obeng, 21, has sued the popular fast food chain for over $3 million

The Independent UK

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From Van Gogh to Superman: Keep cool with our guide to the summer’s best arts and entertainment

From a very hungry crocodile to some equally famished zombies, a superstar Compton rapper to a Smallville superhero: our critics choose the eye-opening arts events that will dazzle you over the next few months

Sports Illustrated

Kendrick Lamar Teased As Potential Performer at 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles

The Compton, CA native is being eyes for the opening ceremony of the 2028 Olympics.

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Pandemic Recovery Efforts Boost Student Achievement In Schools

Analysis reveals post-pandemic learning setbacks in reading and math, emphasizing need for targeted interventions and support.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Kendrick Lamar's Fiancée and Quick Facts About His Parents

Kendrick Lamar's fiancée, Whitney Alford, is his longtime partner, while his parents, Paula Oliver and Kenny Duckworth, shaped his music and upbringing.

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Kendrick Lamar Net Worth: How Much Has the Super Bowl 59 Performer Earned in His Career?

The Compton native has won 22 Grammy awards, 11 MTV Video Music awards and six Billboard Music awards.

The Independent UK

Kendrick Lamar albums ranked in order of greatness as he headlines Super Bowl 2025

COUNTDOWN: As Kendrick Lamar’s much-anticipated performance at this year’s Super Bowl approaches, Kevin E G Perry rates the rapper’s albums to date

The Conversation

Five reasons why vertical farming is still the future, despite all the recent business failures

Plant factories are failing, with multiple companies closing or going bankrupt in recent months. This includes the largest vertical farm on the planet, in Compton, Los Angeles.

The Independent UK

Man charged in Tupac Shakur killing files motion to dismiss the case

An ex-gang leader is filing to dismiss all the charges against him in the killing of rap music icon Tupac Shakur decades ago, citing constitutional violations

The Independent UK

Drake calls Kendrick Lamar collaborator Steve Lacy a ‘fragile opp’ in latest feud escalation

The ‘Bad Habit’ singer-songwriter responded to Drake’s jibe on Instagram, saying: ‘Who tryna be my…fragile opp’

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kendrick Lamar dropped the music video for ‘They Not Like Us’ and it features DeMar DeRozan

DeMar DeRozan, Compton native and former Toronto Raptor, seems to have chosen a side in the rap beef.

The Independent UK

Will ex-gang leader held in Tupac Shakur killing get house arrest with $750K bail? Judge to decide

A Nevada judge is being asked to decide if a former Los Angeles-area gang leader will be freed from jail to house arrest on $750,000 bail ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas

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