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Music Young Thug Trial Officially On "Mistrial Watch" As Judge Whitaker Takes A Stand More drama is ensuing in the YSL RICO trial. By Cole Blake October 23, 2024
Music Lil Baby Concert Shooting Victim Collaborated With Alleged Shooter: Report CEO Jizzle apparently worked with the alleged shooter in the past. By Aron A. September 29, 2023
Politics Rudy Giuliani Net Worth 2023: What Is The Politician Worth? Evaluating Giuliani's legacy is a kaleidoscope of achievements, controversies, and relentless pursuits: a life that refuses to be contained. By Jake Skudder September 14, 2023
Music Bill Maher Catches Heat For Suggesting Cassie's Responsible If Diddy Is Acquitted In Trial Bill Maher believes Cassie's text messages to Diddy might lead him to avoid a conviction in his federal sex trafficking trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 01, 2025
Music Kanye West Reportedly Hit With Heavy Legal Fees For Neglecting "Donda" Copyright Lawsuit Kanye West has kept things pretty low-key in recent months, at least when compared to his controversial start to the year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 31, 2025
Crime Suge Knight Calls Out Parole Board For Refusing To Release Erik Menendez Yesterday, the California Parole Board denied Erik Menendez parole, meaning he'll remain behind bars for at least another three years. By Caroline Fisher August 22, 2025
Music Top Dawg Entertainment Sued For Alleged Sexual Harassment & Assault Two women are accusing TDE of fostering a culture of misconduct. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2025
Music ASAP Relli Denies “Snitching” On ASAP Rocky Amid Tense Encounter Outside Court ASAP Relli recently testified about ASAP Rocky allegedly shooting at him in 2021. By Caroline Fisher January 29, 2025
Music Diddy Assault Accuser Revealed To Be Ex-Wife Of NHL Star Evander Kane She was required to identify herself. By Elias Andrews December 06, 2024
Music Azealia Banks Scrutinizes Alleged Footage Of Megan Thee Stallion Stepping On Bottle The Night Of Her Arrest Azealia doesn't know what to believe. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 19, 2025
Crime Judge Rejects Keefe D’s Motion To Toss Evidence In 2Pac Murder Case The man accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of 2Pac, Duane "Keefe D" Davis, took a huge loss in court earlier this week. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026
Music Judge In Lil Durk Trial Hands Down Ruling On Lyrics & Videos As Evidence Lil Durk and his lawyers argued against the use of songs, lyrics, and music videos as evidence in his murder-for-hire trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2026