Crime

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Crime R. Kelly Owes Almost $2 Million In Taxes R. Kelly is using his tax debt to argue that he should not be considered a flight risk. By Alex Zidel April 20, 2020
Relationships Rico Nasty Accuses Her Man Of Putting His Hands On Her After She Asks To Go Through His Phone Rico's man has shared his side of the story as well. By Hayley Hynes March 28, 2022
Life South Carolina Mall Shooting Leaves At Least 12 Injured & 10 Shot: Report Police have shared that “at least three” people were spotted carrying firearms inside Columbiana Centre Mall this afternoon. By Hayley Hynes April 16, 2022
Crime Young Thug Charged With 7 Additional Felonies After Police Raid: Report Young Thug has been hit with numerous additional charges after police raided his Atlanta home. By Cole Blake May 11, 2022
Pop Culture 21 Savage 2019 ICE Arrest Update: Rapper Asks Judge To Throw Out Evidence Against Him The Atlanta-based recording artist alleges he was unlawfully stopped in February of 2019. By Hayley Hynes September 10, 2022
Viral NYC Bodega Worker In Amiri Stabbing Freed From Jail After Bail Lowered To $50K Jose Alba was initially given a bail of $250K. By Hayley Hynes July 09, 2022
Gram Baby Blue Set To Turn Himself Over To The Feds Next Monday The Pretty Ricky singer was recently sentenced to 20 months behind bars after taking a plea deal in the PPP loan fraud case. By Erika Marie February 01, 2022
Sports Minnesota Vikings Rookie Jaylen Twyman Shot Four Times In D.C. The pro-athlete was said to be "at the wrong place at the wrong time," but is expected to make a full recovery. By Madusa S. June 22, 2021
Crime YNW Melly Posts New Photo From Prison Amid Album Rumors YNW Melly appeared to be in good spirits during a recent call from prison. By Alexander Cole July 09, 2021
Politics Trump Organization Being Investigated In "Criminal Capacity," Says Officials: Report The investigation first launched in 2019 as a civil matter has now reportedly shifted. By Erika Marie May 19, 2021
Pop Culture Ari Lennox Updates Fans Following Amsterdam Arrest Ari Lennox says she's "safe" following her arrest in Amsterdam. By Alex Zidel December 02, 2021
Gram Diplo Pens Lengthy Story Regarding His Alleged "Stalker" Sexual Assault Accuser In a surprise move, Diplo shared how he met her, calling her an "obsessed fan" who tried to extort him. He even included a screen-recording of their DMs. By Erika Marie October 06, 2021