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Revealed, The Surprising First Stage Names of Sexyy Red and Andre 3000

Sexyy Red and Andre 3000, as they delved into the fascinating stories behind their original stage names. The candid conversation unveiled some unexpected monikers that fans might find intriguing.

The name reveal began when Andre 3000 asked Sexyy Red how she preferred to be addressed. “Sexyy,” she replied, before sharing the backstory of her name. She revealed that she got the moniker from “this dude” back in the day while she was brainstorming a name to precede Red. Before adopting Sexyy Red, the St. Louis-born rapper was known on the streets as “Trill Red.”

Andre 3000 then took his turn, disclosing that he initially went by “Black Wolf” while his Outkast partner Big Boi was known as “Black Dog.” Together, they formed a duo called 2 Shades Deep, a name they eventually changed due to a local singing group called 4 Shades Deep. The shift to Outkast came naturally, as they wanted a name that reflected their unique style compared to their peers.

“Period,” Sexyy Red quipped, sealing the moment with her trademark flair.

But the episode didn’t stop there. In another nostalgic moment, Sexyy Red asked Andre 3000 about his memorable 1995 Source Awards speech. Andre admitted he couldn’t recall the entire speech but vividly remembered his frustration leading up to it. “It was not planned,” he confessed. “It looked brave, but I was nervous as a motherf*cker. I was just angry, man.”

What do you think of the original stage names Trill Red and Black Wolf? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for more exciting updates!

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Lil Durk Co Defendants OTF Dede and David Lindsey Seek Acquittal and New Trial

OTF Dede and David Lindsey are fighting their recent stalking convictions as the legal process in Lil Durk’s case continues to play out.

Lil Durk was facing five charges, two of them murder-for-hire related and three of them stalking related, while the two co-defendants were convicted on three counts of stalking in the same case. Durk was just cleared of all charges in that case a couple of weeks ago, but Dede and Lindsey didn’t get the same result.

The latest legal twist adds another chapter to a case that has remained tightly connected to Lil Durk’s ongoing legal troubles. Durk was acquitted in the initial murder-for-hire case, but his larger legal battle is far from over.

For Dede and Lindsey, the immediate issue is their stalking convictions and whether the court will grant either of the new requests filed. The couple’s pleas carry long prison sentences, and the pending motions are especially important for their attorneys.
The court has not ruled on the Rule 29 and Rule 33 motions, leaving the next phase of litigation uncertain.

Lil Durk, meanwhile, is set to appear in court on November 4 for a bond hearing. His trial in the VICAR case was scheduled for the next few weeks, but it is likely to be delayed.

Separate legal proceedings are now moving forward in the cases of Durk, Dede, and Lindsey, who remain active. Dede and Lindsey’s latest filings ensure that the group’s legal saga continues even after Durk’s acquittal in the original case.

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Meek Mill steps back from his ongoing feud with DJ Akademiks,

Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks’ ongoing social media beef has taken another turn, with Meek seemingly getting the last word.

The two have been feuding for around a decade, and their tensions have become closely tied to the fallout from Meek’s beef with Drake. Following Akademiks taking Drake’s side in the public feud, Meek clearly didn’t want to be featured on Akademiks’ page. Since then, they have exchanged occasional messages and renewed disagreements.

The latest chapter heated up around the Lil Durk trial. Meek Mill called out Akademiks for his coverage and commentary on the case, saying he had become a bad influence on the culture.

Akademiks fired back hard, and the beef snowballed into a back and forth of threats between the two. At one point, Meek asked for Akademiks’ address, while Akademiks showed off an arsenal of machine guns and rifles. The confrontation had been really serious before apparently cooling off in recent days.

The message is the latest chapter in a long-running feud that has flared up several times over the past decade. This latest back-and-forth could be Meek’s attempt to close the door on the feud, but given the history between the two, tensions can flare up fast.
So far, it looks like Meek is putting a line under his part of the conversation. Only time will tell whether Akademiks responds.

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