Jul 31, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min · 18 segments
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And the first one is Lo Dirk has filed to have text messages removed from his upcoming trial.
Overall, this is a massive trial for not just Dirk, but hip hop as a whole.
Fans will be watching intently and there is already more than enough controversy to go around.
Recently, Dirk scored a huge win after the prosecution tried to add Chicago and Atlanta-based allegations to the case at the last minute.
Dirk was able to get the allegations removed.
The judge even scolded the prosecution for attempting dirty tricks.
Now Dirk's legal team, including Drew Finling and Brian Steele, are attempting to get some evidence removed from the record.
According to AllHipHop, there is an alleged text message from 2021 that has turned up as a part of the case.
However, Dirk's legal team contends that the text message has been in the In the custody of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation since early July 2021, Dirk was the victim of a home invasion during that time, with his legal team saying his phone was unlawfully seized during the ensuing investigation.
There is no good reason that the government should have waited until one month before trial to seek a warrant for evidence that has been in law enforcement's custody since 2021, Dirk's legal team wrote in their filing.
The judge has yet to make a ruling on the latest request.
However, it is clear that Dirk is keeping the fight alive in the days leading up to the trial.
Damn, they're doing some dirty tactics, man.
They're trying to really pull everything out of this.
And here's another thing.
So according to all hip hop, the prosecution wants to use the music video to Dirk's 2021 song, Pissed Me Off.
The prosecution believes Dirk's V-Roy chain as well as his King Von imagery is evidence that he allegedly put out a hit on Rondo and Lil Pap.
Furthermore, the prosecution says that the very location of the music video is further proof of Dirk's alleged motivations.
The video was shot on 59th Street on Princeton Avenue, which prosecutors say is associated with the Black Disciples.
They also claim that Dirk and his crew were using gang signs in the video, which further connects OTF as an alleged criminal enterprise.
Throughout the case, Dirk's legal team has been adamant that lyrics and music videos should not be put on trial.
It is a major First Amendment issue, and it is also a knock against artists' freedom of expression.
While Dirk's legal team has been successful at pushing against the prosecution at times, there is no telling if the latest battle to keep music videos out of court will yield similar results.
And the first one is Lo Dirk has filed to have text messages removed from his upcoming trial.
Overall, this is a massive trial for not just Dirk, but hip hop as a whole.
Fans will be watching intently and there is already more than enough controversy to go around.
Recently, Dirk scored a huge win after the prosecution tried to add Chicago and Atlanta-based allegations to the case at the last minute.
Dirk was able to get the allegations removed.
The judge even scolded the prosecution for attempting dirty tricks.
Now Dirk's legal team, including Drew Finling and Brian Steele, are attempting to get some evidence removed from the record.
According to AllHipHop, there is an alleged text message from 2021 that has turned up as a part of the case.
However, Dirk's legal team contends that the text message has been in the In the custody of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation since early July 2021, Dirk was the victim of a home invasion during that time, with his legal team saying his phone was unlawfully seized during the ensuing investigation.
There is no good reason that the government should have waited until one month before trial to seek a warrant for evidence that has been in law enforcement's custody since 2021, Dirk's legal team wrote in their filing.
The judge has yet to make a ruling on the latest request.
However, it is clear that Dirk is keeping the fight alive in the days leading up to the trial.
Damn, they're doing some dirty tactics, man.
They're trying to really pull everything out of this.
And here's another thing.
So according to all hip hop, the prosecution wants to use the music video to Dirk's 2021 song, Pissed Me Off.
The prosecution believes Dirk's V-Roy chain as well as his King Von imagery is evidence that he allegedly put out a hit on Rondo and Lil Pap.
Furthermore, the prosecution says that the very location of the music video is further proof of Dirk's alleged motivations.
The video was shot on 59th Street on Princeton Avenue, which prosecutors say is associated with the Black Disciples.
They also claim that Dirk and his crew were using gang signs in the video, which further connects OTF as an alleged criminal enterprise.
Throughout the case, Dirk's legal team has been adamant that lyrics and music videos should not be put on trial.
It is a major First Amendment issue, and it is also a knock against artists' freedom of expression.
While Dirk's legal team has been successful at pushing against the prosecution at times, there is no telling if the latest battle to keep music videos out of court will yield similar results.
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