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Music Young Thug’s Attorney Brian Steel Will Represent Former DA Accused Of Interfering In Ahmaud Arbery Investigation Brian Steel has taken on another case. By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2024
Music Lil Durk Reportedly Arrives At Los Angeles Federal Prison Over Alleged Murder-For-Hire Durk is reportedly waiting for his first hearing or arraignment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 14, 2024
Pop Culture Big Meech's Prison Release Prompts Celebratory Reactions All Over Social Media The hip-hop world welcomed Big Meech back with great force. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2024
Music Lizzo Dodges Question About Hostile Workplace Allegations During Female Empowerment Event Lizzo didn't think that was the space to speak on the allegations against her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2024
Original Content PnB Rock's Death: What We Know Sadly, PnB Rock was gunned down during a botched robbery last year, and we're looking at the circumstances surrounding the case. By Ferri Trust April 03, 2023
Crime Natalia Bryant Gets Three-Year Restraining Order Against Crazed Stalker Natalia Bryant got a huge legal victory this week. By Alexander Cole December 15, 2022
Pop Culture YSL RICO Update: Slug Takes Plea Deal, Two Others Decline Three additional plea deals were offered to YSL members on Thursday (December 29). By Isaac Fontes December 29, 2022
Music Diddy Turns To The Bible As Sex Trafficking Trial Begins Opening Statements Diddy's defense as well as the prosecution gave their opening statements in the courtroom on Monday morning. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025
Crime Cashout Ace Hit With Sex Trafficking Charges In Houston Cashout Ace burst on the scene with his breakout projects BE Someone, Old to Old, Ace of Hearts, and Against All Odds. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 08, 2025
Music Lil Durk Offered Strict Security Plan To The Court Before His Judge Denied Bond Lil Durk's proposed bail release in his murder-for-hire case included 24/7 private security, $2 million, and direct reports to the court. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2025
Music Diddy Admits To Being "Nervous" While Addressing The Judge On Day 1 Of His Trial Diddy has officially begun his trail for numerous alleged sex crimes and for now, they are simply looking for jurors. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2025
Music Diddy's Prospective Jury Pool Faces Questions About Sexual Violence Ahead Of Trial Jury selection will be continuing in Diddy's trial throughout the week with opening statements to follow on May 12th. By Cole Blake May 05, 2025