Crime

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Politics California Becomes First U.S. State To Ban Using Rap Lyrics In Court Following proposals from New York, California will protect rappers from being unfairly judged for their artistry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 01, 2022
Relationships Harvey Weinstein & Georgina Chapman Divorce Finalized Harvey Weinstein’s ex-wife began the divorce proceedings back in 2017. By Taya Coates July 14, 2021
Pop Culture 21 Savage Wishes "All This Violence Would Stop" & Is Met With Twitter Backlash 21 Savage wants the violence to end, but it seems like a case of "right message, wrong messenger." By Kevin Quinitchett July 13, 2021
Crime Waukesha, Wisconsin Holiday Parade Crash Leaves 5 Dead & Over 40 Injured 39-year-old Darrell Brooks Jr. has been taken into custody following the tragic incident. By Hayley Hynes November 22, 2021
Crime Derek Chauvin Appeals George Floyd Murder Conviction & 22.5 Year Sentence Chauvin says that the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association is no longer covering his legal fees. By Hayley Hynes September 24, 2021
Gossip Nipsey Hussle's Estate Sues Fake Merch Sellers Profiting From Brand: Report They want the court to crack down on sellers making millions off of the late rapper's name. By Erika Marie September 08, 2021
Music Soulja Boy To Take Legal Action Following Sexual Abuse Allegations The rapper is planning to take legal action against his former personal assistant accusing him of sexual assault. By Madusa S. January 23, 2021
Life Judge Denies Mistrial Request In YSL Case The Judge for the YSL RICO case has denied a request for a mistrial. By Cole Blake March 01, 2023
Music Unfoonk Can't Say "Slatt," "Slime" & Other YSL-Related Slang: Report Unfoonk details the strict recording stipulations of his plea deal. By Joshua Robinson December 23, 2022
Crime Takeoff Murder Suspect Receives $5K From Judge For P.I.: Report After requesting money to pay for a P.I., a judge granted the motion. By Erika Marie December 09, 2022
Music YFN Lucci's Trial Pushed Back Due To Young Thug's RICO Case The "Everyday We Lit" MC's trial was reportedly pushed back so that he could testify in Thugger's trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 07, 2023
Crime Dealer Who Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs To Mac Miller Sentenced To Nearly 11 Years In Prison One of the dealers who sold fentanyl-laced drugs to Mac Miller prior to his death has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison. By Cole Blake April 18, 2022