Crime

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Music Maxo Kream Turns Himself In Over RICO Case The Houston MC posted on Instagram that he'll "never fold," and is going back to jail for some "light s**t." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Pop Culture 6ix9ine Attacker's Wife Launches GoFundMe, Says Husband "Made A Mistake" It looks like the crowdfunding campaign has been removed, but not before her message was shared. By Erika Marie April 03, 2023
Music Young Thug Case: Potential Juror Jailed For Recording Trial Judge Glanville scolded the juror for ignoring his clear instructions on what not to do in the courtroom. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Pop Culture Leonardo DiCaprio Testifies Against Pras Michel The acclaimed actor detailed his relationship with Jho Low, a Malaysian businessman who the Fugees member stands accused of embezzling money with. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Life Uncle Luke Speaks After "Estranged Son" Is Arrested For Aggravated Assault The 2 Live Crew icon's son, Luther Campbell Jr., was arrested last week in South Beach. By Erika Marie April 03, 2023
Original Content PnB Rock's Death: What We Know Sadly, PnB Rock was gunned down during a botched robbery last year, and we're looking at the circumstances surrounding the case. By Ferri Trust April 03, 2023
Crime YSL Case: Potential Juror Sentenced To Jail Time For Filming Jury Selection Process A potential juror was found in contempt after filming the jury selection process. By Aron A. April 03, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Fails To Sanction Husband Kenneth Petty's Assault Accuser According to court documents, the "Super Freaky Girl" took issue with "wild" statements that Petty's accuser's lawyer made to the judge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Crime Travis Scott Settles Nightclub Assault Case With Victim: Report However, NYPD said there's still an "active investigation" into the assault. By Aron A. April 03, 2023
Crime Tory Lanez Attorney Argues AK-47 Tattoo Is A Tribute To Tupac: "He, Too, Was Misunderstood" The attorney says Tory's AK-47 tattoo is an "homage to his idol Tupac Shakur." By Aron A. April 03, 2023
TV Donald Trump Remixes Ice Spice's "Boy's a liar Pt. 2" On "SNL": Video On this weekend's episode, the late night show poked fun at the former president's recent indictment, among other hot topics. By Hayley Hynes April 02, 2023
Life BTB Savage Murder Under Investigation By Federal Agents: Video Houston PD Chief Troy Finner gave an update on the fatal shooting's investigation earlier this weekend. By Hayley Hynes April 02, 2023