Crime

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Music Man Who Allegedly Stole Beyoncé's Music Officially Faces Trial Kelvin Evans rejected a plea deal after prosecutors hit him with felony and misdemeanor charges for the alleged theft during Beyoncé's tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Sports Stefon Diggs’ Accuser Breaks Silence After Not Guilty Verdict: “He Knows What Happened” I know what I lived through. He knows what happened. And the people who know him know the truth too,” the statement reads. By Aron A. May 08, 2026
Music Kodak Black Hit With Strict Terms After Prison Release In Drug Trafficking Case After Kodak Black posted a $75K bail, he was released from prison under strict conditions. Authorities accused him of trafficking MDMA. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Music YNW Melly's Legal Team Issues Strong Statement Blasting His Bond Denial YNW Melly has been in prison for over seven years despite a mistrial in 2023 and allegedly inhumane conditions he's suffered behind bars. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Crime Kodak Black Appears In Court & Gets Bond In Drug Trafficking Case Kodak Black turned himself into police earlier this week. By Aron A. May 07, 2026
Crime Will Smith Scores Major Victory As Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Is Dismissed However, the judge reportedly gave Smith's accuser the opportunity to amend his complaint. By Aron A. May 07, 2026
Crime YNW Melly Denied Bond Ahead Of 2027 Retrial YNW Melly put in a request for bond, however, Judge Martin S. Fein has decided to strike down this request. By Alexander Cole May 07, 2026
Music Kodak Black Hit With Drug Trafficking Charges In Florida Kodak Black was recently arrested in Florida, according to TMZ, and his lawyer Bradford Cohen has already spoken out. By Alexander Cole May 07, 2026
Music Rapper JaYy Wick Arrested After Allegedly Shooting A Man On The Beach In Florida Rapper JaYy Wick has a legal battle ahead of him after being arrested for allegedly shooting a man in Panama City Beach. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2026
Sports Cam’ron Declares “City Boys Up” After Stefon Diggs Is Found Not Guilty Cam'ron also mentions Cardi B during his response to The Stefon Diggs verdict. By Aron A. May 06, 2026
Music New Footage Shows Foolio's Alleged Killer Attempting To Escape Interrogation Room Foolio's murder trial has entered its second week, and more alleged evidence continues to be shown in the courtroom. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2026
Crime Iggy Azalea Reportedly Sued In Class-Action Crypto Scam Lawsuit Iggy Azalea is reportedly the latest celebrity to face legal action after linking their image to a cryptocoin. By Aron A. May 06, 2026