The legendary anti-apartheid leader, Nelson Mandela is in need of your prayers.  Doctors say his condition has "become critical."

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South African doctors revealed yesterday (Sunday June 23rd) that Nelson Mandela's health is fading.  Mandela was admitted into the hospital earlier this month for a recurring lung infection, which has now entered a critical stage.

President Jacob Zuma said "The doctors are doing everything possible to get his condition to improve and are ensuring that Madliba is well-looked after and is comfortable."  The medical team treating Mandela announced that the 94-year-old has "become critical within the past  24-hours." So prayers are needed.

Listen to Tha Wire below to learn more.  Plus, find out what has his daughters in an uproar.

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In other news, TMZ is reporting that someone ran up on NBA legend Scottie Pippen thinking he was a chump and found out…..he wasn't.  The 47-year old, six time NBA champion got into an altercation with an unidentified man outside the swanky restaurant, Nobu Sunday night in Malibu, Calif.

For now it’s not clear what started the altercation, but it ended with the other guy being injured pretty bad and taken to a local hospital by ambulance.

Hear more on this story below with Tha Wire below.

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Finally, according to reports authorities in Winnfield, La., have issued an arrest warrant for a 36-year-old convicted felon Tony D. Holden.  He is believed to have shot up-and-coming rapper Lil Snupe last Thursday (June 20).

The Shreveport Times is reporting, Winnfield police are seeking the suspect under three arrest warrants: one count each of first-degree murder, armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Authorities say Lil Snupe, whos real name was Addarren Ross was shot at least twice in his torso during an argument with Holden outside of the Maplewood Apartments in Winnfield. The 18-year-old rapper was pronounced dead on the scene by Winn Parish coroner’s investigators.

Lil Snupe was a promising new artist signed to Meek Mill‘s Dreamchasers label and was poised to make his debut on Rick Ross’upcoming Maybach Music Group compilation, ‘Self Made, Vol. 3.’

Listen to what police say could have sparked a confrontation between to two men.  Press play now to hear Tha Wire and get the scoop on all of today's juicy details.  

 

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