Crime

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Crime Young Thug's Attorney Speaks: "[He] Committed No Crime Whatsoever" Thug's accused of being involved in racketeering, robbery, obstructing justice, witness intimidation, murder, attacks on law enforcement officers, and more. By Erika Marie May 10, 2022
Crime Florida Police Announce Huge Fentanyl Raid, Enough To Kill 1.5 Million Adults In addition to 3 kilos of fentanyl, authorities seized over 6,000 counterfeit pills laced with the lethal drug and 1.26 kilos of cocaine. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2022
Crime Young Thug Judge Mandates Protection For Witnesses Some witnesses were reportedly sent death threats. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2022
Crime Young Dolph Murder Suspect Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison Over Prior Violation A suspect in the murder of Young Dolph has been sentenced for a prior violation. By Cole Blake April 18, 2022
Pop Culture Angela Simmons Speaks In Court After Ex-Fiancé's Killer Receives Life Sentence Angela's ex-fiancé was murdered by Michael Williams in his driveway back in 2018. By Hayley Hynes April 15, 2022
Music Tee Grizzley Speaks Out After Home Burglary Tee Grizzley says that rappers need to be careful of what "we’re speaking into existence" after his house was burglarized. By Cole Blake September 17, 2022
Life Tee Grizzley's California Home Targeted By Burglars Who Took $1M In Jewelry & Cash The 28-year-old has been mourning the death of PnB Rock, and now he's faced with another tragedy. By Hayley Hynes September 17, 2022
Tech Elon Musk & Twitter's Legal Battle Will Go To Trial By October, Judge Rules Musk's lawyers previously pushed for a court date in early 2023, while Twitter was hoping for a September agreement. By Hayley Hynes July 19, 2022
Music Travis Scott Sued By Couple For Wrongful Death After Miscarrying After Astroworld: Report Shanazia Williamson and her husband Jarawd claim they lost their baby after she was "trampled and crushed." By Erika Marie May 12, 2022
Music Alo Bandz Death: Two Teens Arrested For San Diego Rapper's Passing A 19-year-old and 14-year-old were taken in by San Diego police for a shooting that took the rising San Diego MC's life. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 09, 2023
Crime XXXTENTACION's Mom Tells Killers Not To Drop The Soap In Prison Cleopatra Bernard says that the three men sentenced to life for XXXTENTACION's murder will be targets. By Aron A. April 07, 2023
Pop Culture Fetty Wap, R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell & More Get Christmas Meals In Jail Some big names who are currently serving time will be fed a holiday-themed feast on Christmas Day. By Isaac Fontes December 25, 2022