Crime

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Gram Chicago Rapper KTS Dre Shot 64 Times Outside Of Jail: Report The rapper had just been released & made it across the street before being ambushed. By Erika Marie July 13, 2021
Gram Chicago Singer Ann Marie Returns To IG After Shooting Arrest R&B singer Ann Marie posts her first content in months after being released from jail. By Alex Zidel June 09, 2021
Music J Money Shot And Robbed In Korean Prince's Rolls-Royce The Atlanta rapper was hospitalized in critical condition and lost some of his jewelry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 20, 2022
Music YoungBoy Never Broke Again Associate NBA Pap Charged in Gee Money Shooting YoungBoy Never Broke Again associate NBA Pap has officially been charged in the 2017 Baton Rouge fatal shooting of rapper Gee Money, and he's facing a mandatory life sentence if convicted. By Keenan Higgins January 08, 2021
Music YNW Melly Case Report: Rapper Due In Court Again In August After Status Hearing Bryson "Boom" Paul also reported that the Florida MC will keep his original legal team in his second attempt at an innocent verdict following a mistrial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 28, 2023
Relationships Keke Palmer & Darius Jackson: Breaking Down Her Allegations A breakdown of Keke Palmer's recent allegations against her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson. By Axl Banks November 15, 2023
Music Young Thug Explains Why He Lied About His Brother Unfoonk's Plea Deal Young Thug told his brother Unfoonk to accept the same plea deal as Gunna in the YSL RICO trial, but said otherwise in a leaked jail call. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 07, 2025
Crime BigXThaPlug Addresses Recent Arrest With Hilarious Response & Promotes “I Hope You’re Happy” Again BigXThaPlug was arrested ahead of his album release party in Downtown Dallas after he was pulled over for having no front license plate. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 30, 2025
Music YNW Melly Wants New Legal Representation Amid Criminal Investigation Into One Of His Attorneys YNW Melly has been behind bars in Florida since his initial arrest on two counts of first-degree murder in 2019. By Cole Blake August 27, 2025
Crime YNW Bortlen, YNW Melly’s Co-Defendant, Trial Will Begin In September While Melly’s Retrial Rescheduled To 2027 YNW Bortlen was re-arrested while on bond in 2024 after he and YNW Melly were charged with witness tampering. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 23, 2025
Pop Culture Marcus Jordan Breaks His Silence On Shocking DUI Arrest MJ Jr. is thankful for the support. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2025
Pop Culture DJ Akademiks Downplays Grooming Allegations In Explosive Response To PlaqueBoyMax Ak is crashing out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 25, 2025