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‘Not A Threat To Me’: Young Thug Prosecutor’s Star Witness Lil Woody Says THIS About The Rapper’s Release
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‘Not A Threat To Me’: Young Thug Prosecutor’s Star Witness Lil Woody Says THIS About The Rapper’s Release

Kenneth ‘Lil Woody’ Copeland, who appeared as the prosecutor’s star witness in Young Thug’s trial, announced that he was “genuinely happy” about the rapper and the rest of the YSL crew going after the release. On November 2, Copeland appeared on The Donza Project podcast and spoke about not feeling threatened about Thug’s release.  

“I don’t have no fear. They’re not a threat to me, and I’m not a threat to them,” he said. Young Thug was charged with participating in criminal gang activity, to which he recently pleaded guilty, ending the longest trial in Georgia’s history. This unexpected conclusion was caused by bumpy witness testimony, which complicated the state’s prosecution.

In August, Copeland’s appearance in the trial became a viral sensation due to his antics during the cross-questioning, especially for repeating the phrase “I don’t recall” when asked about key details related to the case.   

Later that same month, Woody dropped a song named after his famous phrase and even started selling merchandise including scarves and t-shirts centered around that phrase. During his appearance in the podcast, Woody admitted that he went through a “dark phase” when he let the “demons” get the best of him. 

“People say, ‘oh, he a killer.’ No, bro. When them demons get to you, n***as can say whatever they want. I know y’all ain’t been in my position. I ain’t got no point to prove to y’all,” he said. When asked whether he ever sat down with Young Thug, he denied commenting on it. According to him, god had a “unique” way of doing things, and what was meant was meant. “I love Thug, I love Shannon, I love Yak, Quay, I love all them boys,” he said. Adding that if they feel some type of way about him, all he can do is ask for forgiveness from god and move on. “I ain’t looking to do nothing to nobody,” he added. 

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Trump Says He Would Concede Defeat “If It’s A Fair Election”
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Trump Says He Would Concede Defeat “If It’s A Fair Election”

Donald Trump feels “very confident” about winning back the White House, the Republican said Tuesday after casting his Election Day ballot in Florida in one of the most contentious US elections in decades.

“I feel very confident,” Trump told reporters at a voting facility in West Palm Beach, adding he believes he “ran a great campaign” against his Democratic rival Kamala Harris. Opinion polls show the race is a dead heat.

He also said he would be prepared to concede defeat after Tuesday’s vote “if it’s a fair election”, while again raising concerns about the use of electronic voting machines.

“If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I would be the first one to acknowledge it. So far I think it’s been fair,” Trump, repeating a caveat that he has used many times on the campaign trail, told reporters after voting in Florida.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Renowned Singer Sharda Sinha, A Padma Bhushan Recipient, Dies At 72
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Renowned Singer Sharda Sinha, A Padma Bhushan Recipient, Dies At 72

Popular folk singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, Sharda Sinha, died at 72 due to complications arising out of cancer. The renowned singer was admitted to  AIIMS Delhi and was under treatment at the hospital’s oncology department since October 25.

In 2017, She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of cancer that affects the bone marrow. Ms Sinha was on a ventilator and died of refractory shock as a result of septicemia. 

Her son, in a post, said “Your prayers and love will always be with mother. She has been called by Chhathi Maiya to her side.”

“The echo of her melodious songs associated with the great festival of faith, Chhath, will always remain,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Ms Sinha, expressing his condolences.

सुप्रसिद्ध लोक गायिका शारदा सिन्हा जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। उनके गाए मैथिली और भोजपुरी के लोकगीत पिछले कई दशकों से बेहद लोकप्रिय रहे हैं। आस्था के महापर्व छठ से जुड़े उनके सुमधुर गीतों की गूंज भी सदैव बनी रहेगी। उनका जाना संगीत जगत के लिए एक अपूरणीय क्षति है। शोक की इस… pic.twitter.com/sOaLvUOnrW

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 5, 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed condolences and said, “I am deeply saddened by the demise of Shrimati Sharda Sinha ji. She was a multi-talented folk singer who made Bhojpuri language popular among the masses. People will remember her songs for a long time. With her demise, the world of folk music has lost an influential voice. In this hour of grief, I express my condolences to her bereaved family and fans. Om Shanti!”

“I am deeply saddened by the demise of Sharda Sinha ji, who gave new heights to Indian music with her melodious voice for more than five decades. Sharda Sinha ji, famous as Bihar Kokila, made Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs popular among the masses and kept mesmerizing the film world as a playback singer,” Home Minister Amit Shah said.

अपनी मधुर आवाज़ से पाँच दशकों से अधिक समय तक भारतीय संगीत को नई ऊँचाई देने वाली शारदा सिन्हा जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुःखी हूँ।

बिहार कोकिला के रूप में प्रसिद्ध शारदा सिन्हा जी ने मैथिली और भोजपुरी लोकगीतों को जन-जन का कंठहार बनाया और पार्श्व गायिका के रूप में फिल्म जगत को…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 5, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was continuously monitoring her condition, AIIMS Delhi said in a post earlier. Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited AIIMS last night to check on Ms Sinha’s condition, sources said. He spoke to senior health officials and asked them to ensure she gets the best possible care. The minister, it is learnt, also spoke to Ms Sinha’s son Anshuman.

Sharda Sinha is one of the most prominent musicians from Bihar. She has sung extensively in Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Magahi languages. Her songs for the Chhath festival are all-time favourites, and until recently, the singer would perform repeatedly at Chhath events.

She is also known for her songs in Hindi films like Maine Pyar Kiya, and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. In Anurag Kashyap’s cult film, Gangs of Wasseypur, she sang ‘Taar Bijli’, a track which became immensely popular. 

She is a recipient of Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour. In 1991, she was also awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour and the Sangeet Natak Akademi award.

She lost her husband, Braj Kishore Sinha, weeks ago after he suffered a brain haemorrhage due to a fall. They celebrated their 54th anniversary earlier this year.

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