Crime

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Crime Jussie Smollett Investigation Continues As Osundairo Bros. Meet With Prosecutor Charges against the actor may be reinstated. By Erika Marie October 05, 2019
Crime Toronto Rapper Smoke Dawg's Brother Cleared Of First-Degree Murder Charge Smoke Dawg's older brother was acquitted of first-degree murder charges. By Aron A. November 01, 2022
Music Jayden Myrick Convicted Of Murder, Testifies He's A Member Of 4PF: Report In the separate YSL case, Myrick is accused of attempting to shank YFN Lucci in jail. He admits to being affiliated with Nine Trey & YSL. By Erika Marie October 27, 2022
Crime Memphis Rapper YNC Capo Reportedly Passes Away The 20-year-old rising star was allegedly shot and killed during a carjacking. By Erika Marie August 18, 2021
Politics Meek Mill's REFORM Alliance Applauds Scores Another Probation Reform Win The criminal justice reform organization thanked the Georgia governor for signing the reform bill. By Madusa S. May 08, 2021
Music Charlamagne Tha God Scrutinizes Diddy’s Inner Circle Amid Indictment What did Diddy's friends do about all this? By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2024
Music Travis Scott, Sexyy Red And More Celebrate Young Thug's Freedom Everybody is thrilled. By Elias Andrews October 31, 2024
Gram Drake Shares Letter From Sweden Public Prosecutor In Photo Dump The letter is titled "Information for Those Suspected of a Crime." By Lawrencia Grose July 17, 2022
Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine Case: Mel Murda Sentenced To 135 Months In Prison The 6ix9ine case continues. By Aron A. October 17, 2019
Music Kanye West Fans The Flames Of Controversy By Suggesting Cassie Extorted Diddy This is far from the first time that Kanye West has defended Diddy, but specifically calling Cassie out is a new low. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty In A$AP Relli Assault Case The rapper hugged Rihanna and his kids when the verdict was read. By Elias Andrews February 18, 2025
Music Matt Ox Breaks Silence After Arrest For Drug Charges Matt Ox originally went viral back in 2017 for dropping his breakout single, "Overwhelming," at the age of 12. By Cole Blake April 16, 2025