Crime

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Crime Two Teens Arrested With Nearly $2 Million Worth Of Narcotics Near Mexico Border Two 18-year old Arizona residents were arrested near the Mexico border, after attempting to smuggle millions of dollars worth of narcotics. By Madusa S. August 22, 2020
Crime Officer Who Murdered George Floyd Arrested In Minneapolis Derek Chauvin was caught on camera killing George Floyd. By Alexander Cole May 29, 2020
Crime Tory Lanez Ordered To Stay Away From Megan Thee Stallion Tory Lanez arraignment has been postponed in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. By Aron A. October 13, 2020
Music Young M.A. Clears Rumors She Was Shot: "I'm Very Unproblematic" The rapper is clearing up rumors about what exactly went down Saturday night. By Madusa S. January 04, 2021
Music Blac Youngsta Arrested On Weapons Charge Over the weekend, Blac Youngsta was booked on a weapons charge in Dallas, Texas, though he has since been released. By Mitch Findlay October 12, 2020
Crime YNW Melly Will No Longer Face Death Penalty In Double-Murder Trial A judge decided YNW Melly will not be sentenced to death if he's found guilty of murdering YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. By Aron A. July 06, 2022
Pop Culture Live Nation Entertainment Under Investigation For Potential Abuse Of Power The news comes following the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco that ensued earlier this week. By Hayley Hynes November 18, 2022
Gram Kodak Black's Lawyer Gives A Promising Update Kodak Black's lawyer had an opportunity to speak to the Miami-Dade State Attorney about the rapper's treatment in prison. By Alex Zidel June 05, 2020
Gram Tekashi 6ix9ine's Ex-Manager Shotti Sends A Message From Prison Kifano "Shotti" Jordan shares a new photo from behind bars with a message. By Alex Zidel January 15, 2020
Crime Boosie Badazz Fires Back At Snitching Allegations, Leaks Texts With Trump Lobbyists Boosie Badazz combats claims that he snitched by appearing on "60 Minutes" By Aron A. September 15, 2026
Music Suge Knight’s Son Says Tupac Trial Is Reopening Old Trauma While audiences follow the Tupac trial closely, Suge Knight’s son says the case still carries deep pain for affected families. By Erika Marie August 21, 2026
Music Battle Rapper Fox 5 Fatally Shot By NYPD After Machete Attack Fox 5, a Bronx battle rapper, was identified as the man fatally gunned down by the NYPD after injuring a handful of people with a machete. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026