Crime

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Pop Culture Boosie Says R. Kelly Accusations Were Exaggerated: "[He] Like The Young B*tches" The Louisiana rapper caught heat over his controversial comments regarding R. Kelly's case after saying his accusers weren't taken advantage of. By Erika Marie December 24, 2021
Relationships Kanye West Explains Recent Fight, Reveals He Was Upset Over Kim Kardashian Drama The father of four claims that his estranged wife has been keeping him from seeing their kids. By Hayley Hynes January 15, 2022
TV Kenneth Petty's Alleged Victim To Appear On "The Real" & Nicki Minaj Fans Aren't Happy Petty served four years in prison after pleading guilty, and now Jennifer Hough has sued the couple for allegedly harassing her. By Erika Marie September 21, 2021
Crime Parkland Shooter Nikolas Cruz Apologizes To Victims’ Families After Pleading Guilty Now that he’s plead guilty, Cruz could potentially face the death penalty. By Hayley Hynes October 20, 2021
Gossip Smokepurpp Mugshot Surfaces As Arrest Rumors Intensify Smokepurpp's mugshot photo is circulating on social media as limited information is available about his reported arrest. By Alex Zidel December 07, 2021
Crime Derek Chauvin's Lawyer Claims George Floyd OD'd In Opening Statement The prosecutor claims Derek Chauvin's lawyer's claim that George Floyd died of an overdose is a lie. By Aron A. March 29, 2021
Crime Akon's Car Stolen From Atlanta Gas Station: Report Akon's car was reportedly stolen after he left it running while pumping gas in Atlanta. By Alex Zidel May 25, 2021
Crime Judge Denies Mac Miller’s Drug Dealer’s Request To Leave Prison For Funeral Cameron James Pettit was hoping to attend his grandfather’s funeral, which took place today. By Hayley Hynes October 02, 2021
Crime Derek Chauvin Told Witness George Floyd Was "Probably On Something" Witness Charles McMillian testifies during Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd. By Aron A. March 31, 2021
Crime Hurricane Chris Charged With Second-Degree Murder Hurricane Chris has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in Louisiana after claiming he shot a man in self-defense. By Lynn S. June 19, 2020
Relationships Pierre "Pee" Thomas Refutes Claim He Taunted Lira Galore During Court Hearing The latest development in Thomas and Galore's ugly legal battle. By Noah C February 24, 2020
Crime YFN Lucci Denied Bond In Racketeering Case: Report It's also reported that a music video will be used in the gang activity case being built against the rapper and 11 others. By Erika Marie June 01, 2021