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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 performs at Day Three of the Lollapalooza music festival on July 30, 2022, in Chicago's Grant Park. The South Side rapper, a mentor of King Von, is the founder of "Only the Family," also known as OTF, a hip-hop collective that is linked to the five Chicago people who have been hit with federal charges in California alleging they were contracted to kill rapper Quando Rondo in retaliation for King Von's killing.

Lil Durk Bail Hearing: Rapper Is Still Waiting to Know If He'll Be Freed

The judge is still making up his mind about whether The Voice will be let out of MDC Los Angeles.

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Charlamagne tha God speaks onstage at the Variety Experience & Culture Summit: The IRL Advantage presented by OUTFRONT held at The Penn District by Skylight on October 07, 2026 in New York, New York. 
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Janet Jackson attends the 2026 Dancers Against Cancer's Gala of the Stars at The Beverly Hilton on October 22, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

Charlamagne tha God Reacts to Janet Jackson’s Alleged Participation in Justin Timberlake Docuseries

'The Breakfast Club' host joked that the public "got scared" during Jackson's 2004 wardrobe malfunction.

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Meagan Good at the 6th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards held at The Beverly Hilton on June 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: DJ Battlecat and Eugene "Big U" Henley attend the FX's New Docu-Series "Hip Hop Uncovered" Los Angeles Premiere on February 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Feds Allege Vandalism In Big U Case, Call Threat to Witness 'Not Hypothetical'

Federal prosecutors claim a cooperating witness in the RICO trial of Big U was faced with intimidation after their identity was discovered.

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Dylan Sprouse Recalls Five Cent Residual Check From 'Hannah Montana' Crossover

The actor said the residual check was the only one he received from the sitcom.

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Casio Turns Its Iconic A168 Digital Watch Into a Ring

The nostalgic CRW-002 full-metal watch ring comes in colors gold and silver.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 07: Rapper 2 Chainz performs at halftime during game two of the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs between the Atlanta Dream and the New York Liberty at State Farm Arena on October 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

2 Chainz Apologizes to Keith Lee After Food Service Debate: ‘It Was All Love’

The rapper and entrepreneur acknowledged that he may have "offended some people" with his views about celebrity treatment at restaurants.

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Colman Domingo at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala held at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Will Smith attends the "Pole To Pole With Will Smith" London Premiere at the Natural History Museum on January 12, 2026 in London, England.

Colman Domingo Recalls Going to High School With ‘Cool Kid’ Will Smith, Says He Was the ‘Nerdy’ One

The actor attended Overbrook High School with Smith, where they shared gym and science classes.

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Dylan Sprouse and Phill Lewis Talk 'Family' Bond Among 'Suite Life' Cast

Lewis, who played Mr. Moseby on 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,' recalled hosting family events with the show's leads.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Mahershala Ali speaks on stage with Vinson Cunningham during The New Yorker Festival 2026 at The T. Rowe Price Theatre at 150 West 17th Street on October 25, 2026 in New York City.

Mahershala Ali's 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother:' How to Watch at Home

The critically-acclaimed action-drama, directed by Bassam Tariq, has arrived to VOD.

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: Chris Rock attends the "Misty Green" Screening during the 70th BFI London Film Festival at Vue West End on October 12, 2026 in London, England.

Chris Rock Says Porn Addiciton Affected His Marriage, Hasn’t Watch It in ‘5, 6 Years'

The comedian and actor admitted that he was not "proud" of his past addiction to porn.

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Jon Bernthal Takes His Timeless Style to the Desert In Fear of God Campaign

The actor helms FOG's Eternal Order collection and shot the campaign in a desert landscape.

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MABLETON, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 05: Kool DJ Red Alert performs onstage during James Evans Living Legends concert at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on October 05, 2025 in Mableton, Georgia.

Kool DJ Red Alert Announces Final Radio Broadcast: 'It Has Been an Honor'

The legendary New York City deejay will soon conclude over four decades in radio.

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Ariana Grande Gives Peek Into Romance With Ricky Alvarez Amid Reconciliation

The 'Petal' vocalist celebrated a new month with an Instagram carousel that featured her boyfriend.

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RIVERDALE, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 24: Rapper Yung Miami attends Yung Miami In-Store Appearance Celebrating "Watch Dis" at DBS Sounds on October 24, 2026 in Riverdale, Georgia.

Yung Miami Says You Can Tell a Man Is Broke ‘Just by Looking at Him'

The "Spend Dat" rapper broke down her dating preferences and icks.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Isaiah Rashad speaks during the Grammy Museum's Spotlight: Isaiah Rashad at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Isaiah Rashad Says Being the 'Drug Guy and Queer Guy' Is 'Too Much Pressure'

The rapper doesn't want to be considered a "hero" and explained his path to sobriety.

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Jude Bellingham Gets Nearly Naked in First Calvin Klein Underwear Campaign

The English soccer player stars in a new campaign for the brand's Icon Cotton Stretch briefs.

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Houston ICE Agent Seen Shrugging Off Hitting a Pedestrian With His Car

While the victim cried out for help, an ICE agent gave an unemphatic response.

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