Crime

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Music Kodak Black Shares Reflective Statement From Jail Following Guilty Plea Kodak Black believes God is trying to tell him something. By Milca P. August 31, 2019
Crime R. Kelly Suffering From Health Problems In Jail: Report R. Kelly is trying to head back home. By Alex Zidel September 30, 2019
Crime Kodak Black's Lawyer Uncovers Flaws In His Case Kodak Black's lawyer insists that the rapper was arrested on a little-known technicality and should be released from prison. By Alex Zidel April 01, 2020
Gram YNW Melly Shares Update & New Photo: "I'll Be Home Soon" YNW Melly says he'll be home soon, sharing a new picture of himself in his jumpsuit. By Alex Zidel August 27, 2020
Pop Culture "Cheer" Star Jerry Harris Sued By Family For "Child Sexual Exploitation & Abuse" The lawsuit reportedly claims that the Netflix star not only solicited sexual contact from two teen boys but also sent sexually explicit photos. By Erika Marie September 15, 2020
Crime Man Who Killed 21 Savage's Brother Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence Tyrece Fuller will serve 10 years in jail on charges of manslaughter. By Taylor McCloud November 01, 2021
Music Rylo Rodriguez Will Allegedly Turn Himself In This Week: Report The 4PF rapper left the cryptic message on his Instagram story. By EJ Panaligan August 10, 2021
Pop Culture Chris Brown Under Investigation Over Alleged Assault On Woman: Report She reportedly told police that he hit her so hard her weave flew out. By Erika Marie June 22, 2021
Crime Drake Faces $4 Billion Lawsuit From Woman Who Broke Into His House: Report His legal team has asked for the case to be thrown out. The woman reportedly had herself a drink and locked herself in one of his rooms. By Erika Marie December 03, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Allegedly Offered $1M To Recover Incriminating Sex Tape With "Young Lady": Report A former associate of R. Kelly testified that he saw a video of the singer "with a young lady having sex." By Aron A. August 24, 2022
Politics Donald Trump Calls For Drug Dealer Death Penalty: "Execute A Drug Dealer, Save 500 Lives" The former president returned to his "law and order" rallying cry in a DC speech. By Rex Provost July 27, 2022
Music Young Thug Given October 2023 Court Date In $6M Legal Battle With AEG Presents Thugger could lose his YSL brands and portions of his publishing catalogue in his fight with the concert behemoth. By Hayley Hynes August 22, 2022