musicSaturday, September 12, 2026
Today in music, the biggest story is a legal verdict: Lil Durk walked free on all charges in a murder-for-hire trial. The other major thread is a political firestorm, with Pink facing intense backlash after criticizing Macklemore's pro-Palestine speech. These two stories dominate the conversation, while a handful of other items fill out the day.
The courtroom delivered a clear result, but the public debate over Palestine is anything but settled.
Lil Durk was acquitted of all charges in the murder-for-hire plot tied to the shooting of Quando Rondo's cousin. The defense successfully undercut the credibility of cooperating witnesses.
Multiple outlets are covering the acquittal, with Variety noting the jury found Durk not guilty on murder-for-hire, conspiracy, and stalking charges related to the 2022 shooting.
Pitchfork adds its own report, noting Durk was accused of orchestrating a hit on Quando Rondo as revenge for King Von's death. He had been in federal custody since 2024.
Pink is facing significant backlash after sharing a post that criticized Macklemore's pro-Palestine speech at an Ed Sheeran tour stop. The controversy has drawn wide attention.
Pink issued a statement clarifying she shared the original post to express her own views, emphasizing her Jewish identity. The Hollywood Reporter notes the post called for Macklemore's removal from the tour.
A hurricane canceled a new festival, and two new music projects got critical takes.
The inaugural Ocean Way festival in Santa Monica was canceled due to Hurricane Marie, two weeks before its scheduled date. The Killers and Olivia Dean were set to headline.
Mac DeMarco's latest collection gets a review from Pitchfork, which notes a persistent sense of fatigue in the music, distinguishing it from typical chill or lo-fi beats.
Rebel Wilson's 'Girl Group' gets a mixed review from Deadline, which calls it a fun spiritual sequel to 'Pitch Perfect' but notes it falls flat as an ode to female empowerment.
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The “devastating” loss Joe Perry could never forget: “Stunned”faroutmagazine.co.uk
The most tragic loss for guitar. The post The “devastating” loss Joe Perry could never forget: “Stunned” first appeared on Far Out Magazine .
‘Girl Group’ Review: Rebel Wilson’s Underwhelming Ode to Female Empowerment Falls Flatwww.thewrap.com
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