Crime

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Music Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty's Alleged Assault May Cost Her $750K The rapper faces a default judgement for a lawsuit the couple face over an alleged assault during one of her tour stops In 2019. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 30, 2023
Music XXXTENTACION Case: State Witness Denies Connection To Drake, Akademiks Or Ski Mask The 4 God Robert Allen confirms that Drake had no involvement in the murder of XXXTENTACION. By Aron A. February 14, 2023
Music Lyfe Jennings Claims He Was Robbed Of $120K Worth Of Jewelry The singer detailed his story, saying he was in Oakland for four sold-out shows when someone robbed him. By Erika Marie February 07, 2023
Music Young Thug & YSL RICO Trial: State Slammed For Making False Gang Sign Claims A defense attorney questioned a state witness when they admitted ignorance to what was the specific "gang sign" allegedly shown to him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 30, 2023
Music C-Murder's Murder Conviction Upheld In Federal Court C-Murder will remain behind bars, for now, as his murder conviction has been upheld by a federal judge. By Cole Blake November 29, 2023
Sports Oscar Pistorius Gets Parole After Decade In Prison The 6-time Paralympic gold medallist killed his girlfriend in February 2013. By Ben Mock November 24, 2023
Sports Christian Wood Granted Restraining Order Against Mother Of His Child The restraining order against Yasmine Lopez expires March 20. By Ben Mock March 02, 2024
Music Kanye West Sued By Donna Summer’s Estate Over “I Feel Love” Sample On "Good (Don't Die)" "GOOD (DON'T DIE)" contains an unauthorized interpolation of Donna Summer's "I Feel Good." By Aron A. February 27, 2024
Music UMG Boss Lucian Grainge Wants Court To Dismiss Him From Lil Rod's Diddy Lawsuit The music industry magnate, as well as the various companies involved, had previously expressed similar desires regarding this suit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2024
Crime Keefe D's Bail Set At $750k In Tupac Murder Case The case is expected to get underway later this year in June. By Lavender Alexandria January 09, 2024
Pop Culture Cesar Pina Pushing For Plea Deal: Report Cesar Pina has requested a continuance in his case in hopes of settling on a plea deal. By Cole Blake January 03, 2024
Gossip Blac Chyna Responds To Ex Boyfriend's Claims That She Beat Him Up In His Sleep Blac Chyna, now known as Angela White, claims that her ex boyfriend Twin Hector hasn't even sued her for these allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2025