Crime

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Music Judge Uses Lyrics To Sentence Rapper To 12-Year Sentence For Cocaine Distribution A precedent has been set for street cred, real or otherwise, to play a role in legal trials. By Zaynab July 23, 2018
Sports World Cup Reporter For The BBC Drugged & Robbed In Moscow It ain't safe on the block, not even for the press. By Devin Ch July 08, 2018
Music Videos Taylor Bennett Offers A New Bonnie & Clyde In “Rock 'N' Roll” Music Video The Rapper catches some heat in love and crime. By Zaynab July 05, 2018
Music J Hus Freed On Bail Following Knife Possession Arrest J Hus has been freed from prison after getting caught with a knife. By Matthew Parizot July 03, 2018
Music Juelz Santana Addresses Alleged Mental Health Concerns While On House Arrest The Dipset artist seems to address concerns with this latest Instagram post. By Zaynab July 02, 2018
Music Turkish Rapper Ezhel Acquitted On Charges Of Promoting Drug Use In Lyrics Ezhel finds freedom despite attempted censorship. By Matthew Parizot June 19, 2018
Sports Former NBA Player JJ Hickson Arrested For Armed Robbery An unfortunate case of "Where Are They Now?" By Devin Ch June 16, 2018
Entertainment Jamie Foxx Denies Penis Slapping Allegations The entertainer adamantly denies sexual assault accusation. By Zaynab June 13, 2018
Music London Police Apply For Court Order To Ban U.K. Rap Group From Making Music London's war on it's burgeoning drill scene continues to escalate. By Matthew Parizot June 12, 2018
TV 10 Underrated TV Shows You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now A summary of 10 Netflix TV shows often overlooked, but nevertheless, binge-worthy. By Aida C. June 07, 2018
Music Toronto Rappers Casper TNG & K Money Arrested After Insane Crime Spree Four men, including two Toronto underground rappers have been hit with nearly one hundred charges. By Mitch Findlay June 01, 2018
Music Turkish Rapper Ezhel Arrested Over Lyrics Allegedly Promoting Drug Use Lyrics can be criminal, if you live in Turkey. By Matthew Parizot May 29, 2018