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Kendrick Lamar surprises students with commencement speech at Compton’s graduation ceremony

‘Not Like Us’ rapper tells graduates to apply what they’ve learnt at college to be independent thinkers

The Independent UK

Who will be the Chicago Bulls’ toughest free agency decision?

There's a strong case to hang onto the Compton native.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brickbat: Let's Go for a Ride

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office Deputy Christopher Hernandez has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate the civil rights of skateboarder Jesus Alegria. Hernandez and now-former Deputy Miguel Vega kidnapped Alegria after he told them to stop picking on teens in a…

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Anthony Anderson, the controversial Emmys host whose casting has sparked a backlash

The Compton-born ‘Black-ish’ star is fronting the biggest night in TV – Kevin E G Perry looks at his career in comedy and the sexual assault allegations made against him

The Independent UK

Bakery ravaged by looters in Compton, community rallies for support

Discover the chaotic yet heartwarming tale of a family-owned bakery in Compton, California, as it faces adversity after a wild car crash and subsequent loo...

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June 3 trial date set for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur

Former street gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has pleaded not guilty in the murder case.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-gang leader to get date for murder trial stemming from 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

A former Southern California street gang leader charged with killing rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 is expected to learn his court date for his murder trial

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Ex-gang leader pleads not guilty to Tupac Shakur’s murder

Duane Keith 'Keffe D' Davis appeared in court in Las Vegas on Thursday

Evening Standard

Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing loses defense lawyer ahead of arraignment on murder charge

The former street gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas has lost his bid to hire the lawyer who spoke about his defense two weeks ago

The Independent UK

No gun, no car, no living witnesses against man charged in Tupac Shakur killing, defense lawyer says

A lawyer speaking for the former Southern California street gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 says he sees key weaknesses in the murder case in Las Vegas

The Independent UK

Who witnessed Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas? Here's what we know

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

The Independent UK

How Tupac and Biggie went from friends to rivals before hip-hop’s most infamous murder

A Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

The Independent UK

Suspect charged in fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur to make court appearance in Las Vegas

The man facing a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas 27 years ago is due to make his first appearance before a Nevada judge

The Independent UK

Rapper Jason Martin Embraces Change With New Single And Name Transformation

Formerly known as 'Problem,' the Compton emcee releases a breakthrough single and prepares for upcoming project

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"The N.W.A. attitude is we don't give a f**k": how Straight Outta Compton changed hip-hop, and then the world

Released on August 8, 1988, N.W.A.'s explosive debut album Straight Outta Compton remains one of the most powerful protest records ever

MusicRadar

5 songs you need to hear by... Kendrick Lamar

Over a dazzling five-album run, Compton's Kendrick Lamar has cemented his status as one of the greatest rappers of the 21st century

Los Angeles Times

Breasts are made for feeding. New dads play a key role in successful nursing, safe sleep

LOS ANGELES — Danny Rollins of Compton became a dad just one month ago, when his son Braylen was born. "I can't take my eyes off of him. I love being around him and holding him," he said. "It's really a beautiful thing right now."

The Independent UK

Black youth leader is dragged half-naked from his home in Compton by police who got the wrong address

Derrick Cooper says Los Angeles County sheriffs entered his home in the early hours of the morning

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The Independent UK

Woman leads police on car chase after stealing patrol car with loaded weapons inside

Vehicle was allegedly stolen by female suspect after traffic stop in Compton, California

Los Angeles Times

The pressure of being a rookie MLB umpire? This Compton native dealt with much more.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Malachi Moore's first season as a full-time major league umpire will be stressful enough, what with the bigger stadiums, higher stakes, hostile crowds, enhanced sticky stuff checks, travel demands, and the "Umpire Scorecards" website tracking every one of the 32-year-old's missed calls.

The Guardian - UK

Steve Lacy review – the real deal

The Compton singer-songwriter delivers on his youthful promise with an album so great he plays some of it twice

Los Angeles Times

Compton's Roddy Ricch on his new mixtape: 'I needed to give myself the time to regain my spirit'

LOS ANGELES — Roddy Ricch grew up about 10 miles from Inglewood's Kia Forum. But the Compton-bred rapper never stepped inside the fabled venue until Nov. 10, when he hit the stage to perform in front of 17,000 people as part of Post Malone's Twelve Carat Toothache tour.

Los Angeles Times

Led by a surprise No. 1 hit, Steve Lacy redefines the rock star for Gen Z

LOS ANGELES — In September, Steve Lacy sauntered into the glassy upstairs lounge at the Novo in downtown L.A. bearing some remarkable news. The 24-year-old, Compton-raised singer-songwriter, dressed in a flowy trench coat, shoulder-length braids and imposing full-face sunglasses, had just learned that "Bad Habit," his bummed-out yet deliriously horny…

Los Angeles Times

Man sentenced to probation, time served in Walk of Fame attack on transgender women

LOS ANGELES — A Compton man pleaded no contest last month to theft and assault charges in connection with a 2020 attack on a group of transgender women along the Hollywood Walk of Fame that sparked outrage in the city's LGBTQ community, authorities said.

The Independent UK

Serena Williams: From glass-strewn Compton courts to all-time tennis great

Williams waved an emotional goodbye after her US Open defeat on Friday night.

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