Crime

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Music XXXTENTACION Trial Update: Jurors Want To Review Suspects' Text Messages The jury have deliberated for over 12 hours and want to see defendants' Boatwright and Williams' phones the day of and before the murder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2023
Crime Peewee Longway Wants His Hellcat Durango Back Peewee Longway had his car stolen from him at a gas station. By Justin Acosta March 13, 2023
Music Troy Ave Seemingly Compares Himself To Jay-Z Testifying In Court The New York rapper also posted a lengthy message concerning his testimony in a murder trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2023
Music OMB Bloodbath Accused Of Assisting Violent Gang Murder The rising Houston rapper was indicted on RICO charges for her alleged involvement in a 2017 shooting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 12, 2023
Music GloRilla & Finesse2tymes Concert Victim's Family Plans To Sue The family of one of those who passed from a crowd stampede believe that the three deaths it caused were avoidable. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 12, 2023
Music Toosii Films Police Run-In, Claims They Pulled A Gun On Him The rapper and singer got into an argument with some police over their tactics, and they had to stay cold as ice. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 12, 2023
Pop Culture Hurricane Chris Victim Gets Compared To Deebo From "Friday" In Court The rapper is currently on trial for a June 2020 shooting. By Evelyn Meyer March 11, 2023
Music Troy Ave & Taxstone Beef Over Testifying In Trial Their beef started when the former podcaster seemed to call Ave a "bozo" on Twitter. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 11, 2023
Crime Is Kodak Black On His Way To Jail...Again? Kodak Black is in trouble yet again, but his career is not over. He is in rehab now, but will he avoid prison? By Brandon Simmons March 11, 2023
Music Birdman Updates Fans On B.G. Prison Release: He'll "Be Home In A Minute" The Atlanta label boss took to Instagram to share a picture of the Hot Boys member and hopes for a soon-to-come exit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 11, 2023
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty Suddenly Sick, Can't Attend Mediation With Assault Accuser This is the latest of several cancellations and pushback due to Petty's ill health. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 11, 2023
Pop Culture Adin Ross Gets "Swatted" Multiple Times, LAPD Responds The Los Angeles Police Department said that it will contact Ross's security team before responding to calls to ensure their validity. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 11, 2023