Crime

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Music Megan Thee Stallion's Attorney Believes Kelsey Harris Was "Compromised" Kelsey testified she lied to prosecutors when she said she saw Tory shoot Megan. She also claimed she couldn't remember key details. By Erika Marie December 15, 2022
Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion's Ex-BFF Kelsey Harris Backtracks On Previous Statements While testifying in the trial, the influencer has contradicted parts of her prior recounts. By Isaac Fontes December 15, 2022
Crime Drake, Joe Budden & Other Rappers Named As Potential Witnesses In XXXTENTACION Murder Case: Report The attorney for Dedrick Williams reportedly named several other rappers as potential witnesses , including Quavo and Offset. By Aron A. December 15, 2022
Pop Culture Dave Chappelle Attacker Hit With Prison Sentence Isaiah Lee will serve time for attacking the comedian at one of his shows in May. By Isaac Fontes December 15, 2022
Crime Natalia Bryant Gets Three-Year Restraining Order Against Crazed Stalker Natalia Bryant got a huge legal victory this week. By Alexander Cole December 15, 2022
Gram Keri Hilson Believes Kelsey Harris Was Bribed By Tory Lanez After Kelsey pleaded the fifth and was granted immunity, Keri Hilson thinks Megan's former BFF may have taken hush money. By Erika Marie December 14, 2022
Crime Gunna To Be Released From Jail After Pleading Guilty: Report The rapper released a statement saying he hasn't cooperated with investigators. By Erika Marie December 14, 2022
Crime R. Kelly's Team Says His Master Recordings Were Stolen, Might Be Linked To "I Admit It" The singer's team believe the theft is tied to the unauthorized release of "I Admit It." By Aron A. December 14, 2022
Sports Kevin Ware Jr. Pleads Guilty To Drug & Weapon Charges Ware still faces charges stemming from his girlfriend's 2021 murder. By Isaac Fontes December 14, 2022
Pop Culture Takeoff's Alleged Murderer Vows To Move In With Parents, Requests Lower Bail Patrick Xavier Clark wants his bail reduced from $2M to $100K. By Hayley Hynes December 13, 2022
Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion Testifies, Explains Shooting Timeline New details emerge about Megan's testimony as she gives her timeline of events, including saying Tory Lanez offered her a $1 million bribe. By Erika Marie December 13, 2022
Pop Culture Young Thug Receives More Charges As He & Gunna Await RICO Trial The rappers are due to head to court in the new year, even after Fulton County's DA filed a motion for a delay. By Hayley Hynes December 13, 2022