Crime

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Music Undercover Detective Testifies At YNW Melly's Trial Wearing A Ski Mask The trial continues. By Caroline Fisher June 22, 2023
Music YNW Melly Trial: Sick Juror Replaced By Alternate Journalist Bryson "Boom" Paul continues to provide updates on the trial as an ill juror's departure goes by smoothly. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2023
Music Boosie Badazz Blasts Prosecutor As "Racist" Amid Their Bond Appeal The prosecution is very intent on keeping the Baton Rouge rapper behind bars in his firearm case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2023
Crime Who Is Taxstone? The Podcaster Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison Taxstone helped usher in a new era in hip-hop media before he was convicted for the death of Ronald McPhatterson. By Aron A. June 21, 2023
Sports Willie McGinest Hit With Lawsuit Over Gym Fight The legendary Patriots player is in legal trouble again. By Ben Mock June 21, 2023
Pop Culture Ne-Yo Owes $3M To The IRS Due To Back Taxes Ne-Yo is NOT having the time of his life when it comes to his wallet. By Jake Lyda June 21, 2023
Music Taxstone Reacts To Prison Sentence: "I'm Not Doing 35" Taxstone responded to his lengthy prison sentence on Twitter, Tuesday, By Cole Blake June 21, 2023
Sports Tyreek Hill Investigated Over Alleged Assault In Miami The Dolphins receiver reportedly hit a marina employee on Father's Day. By Ben Mock June 21, 2023
Music Taxstone Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison Over Shooting Of Troy Ave's Bodyguard Taxstone has been sentenced to 35 years in prison. By Cole Blake June 20, 2023
Pop Culture Quando Rondo Indictment: Rapper Allegedly Manages Rollin' 60s Gang The Georgia-born artist was indicted along with 18 others on gang and drug charges last week. By Hayley Hynes June 20, 2023
Music Boosie Badazz Was Reportedly Granted Bond Boosie has reportedly gotten out of jail on bond. By Cole Blake June 20, 2023
Pop Culture YNW Melly's Murder Trial Stress Gave His Mother A Heart Attack, She Claims Jamie King shared in an Instagram rant earlier this week that Melly's situation is taking a serious toll on her health. By Hayley Hynes June 20, 2023