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Rapper Silentó began his 30-year prison sentence this week with an unrecognizable appearance, sporting a completely shaved head.

The 27-year-old rapper -- born Ricky Lamar Hawk and best known for his multi-platinum single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" -- was processed into the Georgia Department of Corrections this week for his role in the 2021 shooting death of Frederick Rooks III, his cousin.

Silentó's expression is emotionless in the mug shot, and his T-shirt appears oversized and hanging off his neck.

In a stunning move, the day before closing arguments in Diddy's federal criminal trial in NYC, prosecutors have pulled back on some key testimony during the trial -- specifically attempted kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking.

Prosecutors said in a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, the Government is following His Honor's instructions to "streamline" the jury instructions.

Prosecutors are still arguing Diddy allegedly kidnapped former employee Capricorn Clark (who was taken to a building and given a lie detector test to determine if she stole Diddy's jewelry), and Cassie (when she was allegedly held at the London Hotel) -- but, they're simply suggesting the "attempted kidnapping" language be removed from the instructions to the jury.

More drama in the Fat Joe civil case ... his accuser's attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, just got arrested for allegedly mowing down a process server with his car in NYC.

A rep for the New York Police Department tells us ... Blackburn was taken into custody Wednesday morning and booked for assault.

Cops say it all started on the night of May 12 when Blackburn got into his vehicle as a 66-year-old messenger was serving him a complaint in the Fat Joe case.

Karmelo Anthony -- the 17-year-old accused of killing a fellow teen at a track meet earlier this year -- will not face the death penalty ... something the alleged victim's father doesn't exactly seem happy about.

Anthony was formally indicted on one count of first-degree murder on Tuesday over his alleged role in an April 2 stabbing at a high school track meet ... and a short time after the charge was announced, law enforcement sources explained to TMZ Sports the death penalty won't be in play.

We're told in addition to prosecutors simply not seeking it ... at just 17 years old, Anthony is also too young to be the subject of the punishment.

The Diddy trial is putting his freak-offs on the world stage ... and a famous sex therapist says there are elements from the now-infamous sex marathons that couples can use to spice up their relationships -- and there's a legal way to make it happen too.

Dr. Laura Berman, best known for her show on the Oprah Winfrey Network, tells TMZ ... lots of folks are struggling in their sex lives, either from a lack of sex or boring sex, and that's why the freak-off element of the case -- for all its appalling elements -- is also titillating to some.

The sex doc says there are lots of ways for couples to spice up their sex life without putting their relationship at risk ... like sex toys and baby oil, which Diddy allegedly stockpiled.

The man who went toe-to-toe with Adrian Peterson at a poker game last month tells TMZ Sports it was actually the NFL legend's mouth that caused the fists to fly.

Joe "Baby Joe" Castaneda said on Tuesday his May 27 brawl with A.P. at a social club in Houston, Texas all went down because the future Hall of Famer hurled an insult at one of his buddies.

Castaneda -- a professional poker player -- couldn't recall exactly what quip Peterson fired off ... but he said after he stood up for his pal, "that's when the melee kind of broke out."

Jadakiss now has a masterful German-made chain to match the German automobile engineering he's always whipping around.

Vikar Ahmed AKA "The German Jeweler," tells TMZ Hip Hop ... there's a growing demand for American rappers seeking legit quality and craftsmanship, which led to his collab with Jada.

Vikar tells us he and Jadakiss worked on the piece for 4 months ... resulting in a pendant that spells out The LOX rapper's name in full as it curves into the letter "J."

'Queen of Versailles' star Jackie Siegel is not here for the Kristin Chenoweth National Anthem slander -- she’s backing her girl hard, saying the Broadway legend who plays her on stage is talented as hell!

In fact, when TMZ caught up with Jackie outside the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday, she told us there wasn't a single complaint when she and her squad heard Kristin belt the National Anthem. If anything, they were shocked by how long she held those notes and how high she soared.

It runs deeper ... Jackie says it’s Kristin’s voice that’s helping her survive one of the darkest chapters of her life -- losing both her sister to an overdose and husband David Siegel this past April.

Not all Venetians are losing sleep over Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tying the knot in their city -- in fact, TikToker and proud local Giulia Raffaello is welcoming the whole circus with open arms.

Giulia joined us Tuesday on "TMZ Live" to point out ... this isn’t the first celeb wedding Venice has hosted, and when done right, these events breathe life into the floating city. Think support for small businesses, jobs for locals and a rare spotlight on forgotten Venetian gems.

While critics and protestors are up in arms over Bezos' billions, Giulia says the focus should be on what’s really impacting Venice day to day -- not a couple dropping serious cash and lots of good intentions for local citizens.

And about all those heavily scheduled wedding events? Giulia’s betting the merchants of Venice ... boat drivers, flower vendors and other community pros are already in the mix.

Fireworks on "TMZ Live" during a segment on President Trump with special guest D.L. Hughley ... and things got racial, explicit, nasty and extremely personal.

D.L. was ripping Trump for tearing up Barack Obama's deal with Iran and scoffing at the idea of Trump getting the Nobel Peace Prize when our Michael Babcock joined the conversation and asked the comedian what Trump would have to do to get some props ... and things escalated very quickly.

The heated back-and-forth on Trump's presidency, in general, quickly shifted to a convo about race -- with D.L. asking Babcock why Trump's changing military base names to honor Confederates?

Kevin Costner's lawyer is firing back at the stunt performer suing the actor over what she says was an unscripted rape scene on the 'Horizon 2' movie set.

Devyn LaBella is suing Kevin for sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation over the alleged incident ... and she amended her lawsuit to add some alleged texts she says she sent to the film's intimacy coordinator, including one where LaBella says the alleged rape scene was an "abomination."

Kevin's lawyer, Marty Singer, is responding ... and he vehemently denies LaBella's claims.

The former Ohio teacher convicted of sexually abusing a teenage student apparently couldn't be happier to be in her new digs — state prison!

Emily Nutley posed for a mug shot after she was incarcerated Monday at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, OH.

Check out the photo ... Emily is wearing a big fat smile across her face, which is totally NUTS given her current situation. She was sentenced to THREE years behind bars.

Martin Kove got the boot from the Washington State fan convention over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted a fellow "Cobra Kai" female cast member ... and police had to get involved.

According to a report from the Puyallup Police Department obtained by TMZ ... Alicia Hannah-Kim accused the "Karate Kid" icon of biting her so hard on her arm, he damn near drew blood ... and then allegedly kissed her arm when she yelled out in pain.

Alicia, who starred alongside Martin in Netflix's "Cobra Kai," told a police officer working the VIP section of the Summer Con event that Martin allegedly completely unprovoked, grabbed her arm and chomped down after she passed by and said hello.

John O'Keefe’s family says they’ve continued to be harassed by Karen Read supporters ever since her acquittal last week on second-degree murder and manslaughter while under the influence ... TMZ can reveal.

Sources close to the O'Keefe family tell TMZ ... Read’s supporters have been driving by the family’s home in Canton, MA -- where John’s parents and the niece and nephew he was raising still live -- snapping photos, leaving things at the door and, in one case, even busting out a celebratory dance.

As you can see, the woman was caught on security footage dancing in the street right outside the O’Keefe home early Monday morning -- bold move, to say the least.

The pull-out-all-the-stops wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy, is imminent ... and TMZ has learned more names of the stars, industry titans and well-connected entrepreneurs who'll be front and center.

Among the power players confirmed for the days-long event is Michael Kives, the billionaire Canadian investor and former CAA talent agent. MK is well-known for his extensive network and influential connections. One of his buddies told TMZ his parties have more famous people than an Oscar event. He's best friends with Jeff and Lauren.

TMZ has learned ... iconic fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg and her son, business and socialite Alexander von Fürstenberg are also confirmed.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are pulling out all the stops for this week's wedding, and one of the venues they've locked down is considered the crown jewel of the island.

The venue -- Fondazione Giorgio Cini -- is a cultural center on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. It's a pretty new building, as Venice goes ... 1951. It was established by Vittorio Cini to commemorate his son Giorgio, who died in a plane crash 2 years earlier.

The cultural center has a treasure trove of historic items from Venice, including visual arts, music, literature, etc.