Crime

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Music Megan Thee Stallion Must Face Trial in Former Photographer’s Lawsuit Conflicting evidence over working conditions and compensation kept Emilio Garcia’s case against Megan Thee Stallion alive. By Erika Marie August 07, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Reports Foolio Killer Was Attacked in Prison Foolio killer Sean Gathright is reportedly in critical condition after a prison stabbing, according to Akademiks. By Erika Marie August 07, 2026
Politics Jonathan Majors’ Comeback Gets Messier With Controversial Daily Wire Film A provocative Daily Wire project has Jonathan Majors back in the spotlight as he continues rebuilding after his assault conviction. By Erika Marie August 07, 2026
Music Glasses Malone Is "100 Percent" Confident That Drake Is Going After YG Glasses Malone recently claimed Drake is funding the investigation into Drakeo The Ruler's murder and trying to implicate YG. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2026
Crime Lil Durk Hit With Fourth Superseding Indictment Ahead Of Federal Murder-For-Hire Trial Lil Durk's trial begins soon. By Aron A. August 07, 2026
Music Wack 100 Reveals The Truth Behind The Drake & Drakeo The Ruler Rumors Wack 100's claims follow allegations about Drake allegedly financially backing the investigation into Drakeo The Ruler's murder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty Speaks Out In First Message Since Gucci Mane Arrest Pooh Shiesty's words for fans from behind bars coincide with the release of his new album, "All Eyes On Shiest." By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2026
Music Ne-Yo Sued After Woman Claims His Dog Mauled Her During Delivery A negligence lawsuit claims Ne-Yo failed to restrain a dog he allegedly knew had shown aggressive behavior. By Erika Marie August 06, 2026
Original Content Four High-Profile Hip Hop Cases Head To Trial In August A packed Hip Hop criminal trial calendar puts Keefe D, Lil Durk, Yella Beezy, and AllStar JR before juries this month. By Erika Marie August 06, 2026
Crime Keefe D Could Be Released on Bail Just Days Before Tupac Murder Trial Begins Keefe D could be out soon. By Aron A. August 06, 2026
Crime Nancy Grace Tears Into “Itty Bitty Diddy” Over Early Release Bid Nancy Grace doesn't hold back. By Aron A. August 06, 2026
TV Sidney Starr Told Police Alleged Victim Said He Was 18 Before Hotel Encounter An opened condom reportedly fell from Sidney Starr’s clothing as police detained her at a Georgia hotel. By Erika Marie August 05, 2026