Crime

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Pop Culture Kyle Rittenhouse Hopes To Sue Whoopi Goldberg & Other Celebs, Politicians & Athletes For Their "Lies" Whoop Goldberg can't catch a break. By Hayley Hynes February 22, 2022
Crime Kodak Black's July Drug Trafficking Arrest Footage Has Been Released: Watch The Florida rapper's frustration was evident in the video as he smacked himself in the head while shouting, "F*ck, bro. Damn, dawg!" By Hayley Hynes August 01, 2022
Crime R. Kelly Ordered To Use Royalties To Pay Child Support Another L for Kelly. By Noah C October 30, 2019
Pop Culture Andrew Brown Jr.'s Family Attorney Says Body Cam Footage Dispels D.A.'s Claims Chance Lynch, the attorney representing Andrew Brown Jr.'s family, says that it's "unfathomable" that District Attorney Andrew Womble is trying to place blame on Andrew Brown Jr. when unreleased police body cam footage directly contradicts his claims. By Joshua Robinson May 13, 2021
Crime Wiley Facing Assault & Burglary Charge The Grime MC is facing criminal charges for alleged assault. By Milca P. September 06, 2021
Pop Culture Zayn Malik Refutes Rumors That He Assaulted Yolanda Hadid Sources close to Yolanda Hadid claim that Zayn Malik "struck her" last week, but the "Nobody Is Listening" artist denies assaulting his girlfriend's mother. By Joshua Robinson October 28, 2021
Politics Andrew Cuomo Charged With Forcible Touching Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Report Cuomo could face a year in prison or three years probation if he’s found guilty. By Hayley Hynes October 28, 2021
Crime Jay-Z Pushing For Release Of Inmate Serving 20-Years For Weed Jay-Z's legal team is fighting for a "compassionate release" for a 55-year-old man serving a 20-year sentence for marijuana charges. By Aron A. September 29, 2021
Pop Culture 50 Cent Reacts To Will Smith's Bombshell Sexual Harassment Lawsuit 50 Cent is one of many expressing shock over this lawsuit against Will Smith from a former tour violinist for alleged wrongful termination. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2026
Music Big U Seeks Temporary Jail Release To Attend Son's Funeral Eugene “Big U” Henley's son, Jabari “Baby Uiie” Henley, was shot and killed in Los Angeles on Halloween night. By Cole Blake November 11, 2025
Music Diddy Has A Humble First Job In Prison After Transferring To FCI Fort Dix Diddy requested a transfer to the New Jersey federal facility in order to benefit as much as possible from drug treatment programs and visits. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Music Diddy Accused Of Forcing Alleged Victims To Wear Specific Outfits To Indicate Their Availability Diddy's White Parties continue to face scrutiny for various allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 10, 2025