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Music YNW Melly's Lawyers Seek To Hide Murder Charges From Witness Tampering Case YNW Melly will soon face trial on charges of allegedly pressuring a witness to drop their testimony in his 2023 double murder mistrial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2026
Music Diddy's Mother Smacked With Bombshell Lawsuit From Bad Boy Co-Founder Kirk Burrowes Kirk Burrowes is going after Diddy's mother, Janice Combs, in an effort to get his stake in Bad Boy Entertainment back. By Cole Blake February 27, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky's Lawyer Joe Tacopina Reveals Why He Turned Down Diddy Case Joe was deferential to another rapper. By Elias Andrews February 25, 2025
Music Finally! Tasha K Reaches An Agreement With Cardi B That Wraps Up Their Defamation Lawsuit Saga Cardi B still wants her defamation judgement, but Tasha K secured an agreement that's less taxing on her financial strain. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2025
Music Lil Tjay Flexes On The Authorities After Being Released From Custody Lil Tjay appears to be in good spirits. By Alexander Cole May 02, 2024
Music Bankroll Freddie Found Guilty On Drug & Weapons Charges The Quality Control signee was also reportedly acquitted of various other charges, so it wasn't all bad news for Bankroll Freddie. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 28, 2024
Music Blac Youngsta Finally Gets Some Good News Amid Gun Case Texas authorities had arrested Blac Youngsta back in October of 2020, and the case has dogged him ever since. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 19, 2024
Music LA Reid's Attempt To Have Sexual Assault Lawsuit Tossed Gets Rejected The producer is still being sued. By Elias Andrews August 14, 2024
Music Kehlani Files Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend During Custody Battle The singer will maintain custody in the meantime. By Elias Andrews August 14, 2024
Music Travis Scott Arrested In Paris After Fighting With His Bodyguard: Watch Not a good look for La Flame. By Alexander Cole August 09, 2024
Music YSL Woody Mocks Judge When Asked If He Will Testify Against Young Thug The YSL member was unbothered. By Elias Andrews August 06, 2024
Music Morgan Wallen Arrested After Throwing Chair Off Bar Roof: Details It was not a good look for Wallen, who was hit with felony charges. By Alexander Cole April 08, 2024