Nick Gordon’s loved ones are speaking out in wake of his sudden death from a suspected overdose. The 30-year-old former boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown was pronounced dead at a Florida hospital after being found unresponsive inside the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel early Wednesday (Jan. 1). Gordon’s brother, Jack Walker Jr., who revealed the news of his death via Facebook, spoke with his brother hours before his death and was at his side in his final moments.

It wasn’t long after rhyming on the side of a L.A. street that Niko Is found himself recording with Action Bronson. Recently cosigned by Southern Smoke Radio’s DJ Smallz, the Rio-born, Orlando native is now prepping for the release of his aptly-titled album, Brutus, which features a track with none other than Talib Kweli – but how does one strike such connections so early in the game? On a still and breezy Miami afternoon, VIBE sat down with Niko and long-time friend/producer Thanks Joey (recently signed to DJ Smallz’ production group, The Prescription) to discuss Niko’s streak of luck.

The family of Jordan Brunson is prepared to take legal action against an Illinois off-duty officer who threatened to kill the teenager for walking on his lawn. Chicago’s WGN reports the incident happened Saturday (June 24) when Brunson, 15, and his friend ended up on the lawn of an unidentified Lansing police officer. Jordan was reportedly helping his friend, who was badly beaten up from a fight just moments earlier. The teen says he was preparing to take off to find help when his friend sat on the officer’s porch.

Another unarmed man killed by the police, and nothing happens. In an announcement made yesterday (May 12), Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozzane said Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny will not be charged for the killing of unarmed teen Tony Robinson on Mar. 6. Here’s what Ozanne had to say regarding the verdict, according to CNN: “My decision will not bring Tony Robinson Jr. back,” Ozanne said. “My decision will not end the racial disparities that exist in the justice system, in our justice system.

Most people know Terrence J as one half of the hosting duo on BET’s 106 & Park, but his grind goes deeper than that. The popular TV personality is transitioning from interviewing superstars to becoming one himself. His first movie, Stomp The Yard 2, which also stars Teyana Taylor, Columbus Short, Pooch Hall and more, is available on DVD. He’s also looking forward to his first theatrical release, Burlesque, starring Cher and Christina Aguilera, he founded his own production company and will soon add author to one of his many titles.