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Crime Prosecutors Claim Young Thug Rapped About Shooting At YFN Lucci's Mother During Thug's hearing, prosecutors read off lyrics that they claim to serve as a type of admission to the crime against Lucci's mom. By Erika Marie June 04, 2022
Music Boosie Badazz Wants To Know If You Would Snitch Or Go To Trial To Fight Death Penalty The rapper said that if you've never faced "real prison situations" then you've "never been tested." By Erika Marie June 03, 2022
Gossip YSL Associate Caught On Cell Phone In Jail Trying Get Evidence Destroyed: Report Despite earlier reports, Yak Gotti is not the person responsible. By Erika Marie June 03, 2022
Music Mariah Carey Sued For $20M Over Alleged Copyright Infringement On "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Andy Stone claims that his song (by the same name) "inspired" Carey's version. By Hayley Hynes June 03, 2022
Crime YSL Alleged Co-Founder Turns Himself In On RICO Charges: Report The State claims Walter Murphy is a co-founder of YSL alongside Young Thug and one other person. By Aron A. June 03, 2022
Crime Teen Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Fulton County Sheriff Over Young Thug Arrest The teen faces two dozen felony charges after allegedly threatening to kill the Fulton County Sheriff and his wife over Young Thug & YSL's RICO case. By Aron A. June 03, 2022
Crime Young Thug Laughed At While Asking To Use The Bathroom The judge put a stop to the laughter. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2022
Crime Young Thug Denied Bond, Prosecutors Call Him "One Of The Most Dangerous Men Here": Report Both Thugger and Gunna will remain incarcerated as the RICO case against them builds. By Erika Marie June 02, 2022
Crime Tulsa Hospital Shooting Suspect Michael Louis Left Behind Suicide Note: Report He reportedly recently had back surgery and felt ignored by his doctor after complaining of pain. He legally purchased the firearms the day of the attack. By Erika Marie June 02, 2022
Crime Kevin Liles Tearfully Vouches For Young Thug In Court: "He's Like A Son To Me" Kevin Liles tearfully appears in court to vouch for Young Thug's release on bond. By Aron A. June 02, 2022
Pop Culture Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Civil Trial Begins Bill Cosby was released from prison last year, but now faces another round of sexual assault allegations stemming from a 1970s Playboy mansion visit. By Luke Haworth June 02, 2022
Gram Ralo Sentenced To 8 Years In Federal Prison: "We Need Prayer" He has been locked up since 2018 and the rapper's team is hopeful that with time served and fulfilling obligations, he could be home much sooner. By Erika Marie June 02, 2022