Crime

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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 Silento Hit With Arrest Warrant After Missing Court Appearance Silento was arrested back in August for allegedly entering a couple's home with a hatchet. By Alexander Cole September 18, 2020
Music Swae Lee Calls Brother In Jail For Father's Murder For The First Time: Report Swae Lee's first call with his brother who is in jail for allegedly mudering his father will be featured in his "Swae Meets World" Snapchat docuseries By Joshua Robinson April 21, 2021
Pop Culture Erica Mena Says Her Home Was Robbed, Offers Cash Reward For Info On Culprits She's offering thousands to anyone with information on the thieves. By Madusa S. May 18, 2021
Music Silento Denied Bond In Murder Case, Judge Says He's Dangerous: Report The judge denied the rapper's request, citing concerns about his mental health. By Madusa S. June 09, 2021
Crime 6ix9ine's Alleged Kidnapper Breaks Silence Following Rapper's Testimony Anthony "Harv" Ellison's representative shares a statement regarding the case. By Aron A. October 01, 2019
Pop Culture Cyntoia Brown Has Been Freed From Prison After Serving 15 Years For Shooting Assaulter Cyntoia Brown is a free woman. By Chantilly Post August 07, 2019
Crime R. Kelly Allegedly Broke Jail Rules With Illegal Communication: Report R. Kelly's facing new allegations as his court case looms. By Aron A. January 22, 2020
Crime NYPD Cop Violently Kicked Off Subway Platform Into Tracks A New York City officer was kicked by a man who had jumped the turnstiles at a subway station. By Alexander Cole April 18, 2020
Crime Yung Berg Reportedly Accused Of Pistol Whipping His Girlfriend Hitmaka's girlfriend was hospitalized with a broken nose over the weekend and needed stitches. By Kevin Goddard March 16, 2020
Crime Derek Chauvin Charge Upgraded To 2nd Degree Murder News arrives regarding the charges of the three other officers in George Floyd's murder, as well as an upgraded charge for Derek Chauvin. By Rose Lilah June 03, 2020