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Music 6ix9ine's New Mugshot Surfaces Online As He Begins His Jail Sentence 6ix9ine pleaded guilty to violating the terms of his supervised release, last year, and will be spending the next three months behind bars. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026
Music R Kelly's Projected Release From Prison Has Been Announced R Kelly has been in a medium security facility in Butner, North Carolina since April 2023 and trying anything to get out early. By Zachary Horvath January 26, 2026
Original Content Soulja Boy’s Rap Sheet: Lawsuits, Arrests, & Chaos Outside The Booth Soulja Boy’s history of legal troubles reveals a pattern the headlines often overlook, and the consequences that keep stacking up. By Rain Adams August 05, 2025
Music Mother Of G$ Lil Ronnie's Child Under Fire For Flaunting Stacks Of Cash After GoFundMe Pleas Texas police arrested both suspects in G$ Lil Ronnie's murder, but Shamon Jones' social media presence paints a more luxurious picture. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025
Music EBK Jaaybo Might Face 30 Years In Jail Over Federal Gun & Drug Case EBK Jaaybo may be in a lot of legal trouble, but recent moves in the hip-hop game have also put his name out there in big ways. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2025
Music Keefe D Left Scrambling After Latest Update In His Tupac Murder Trial Duane "Keefe D" Davis will have to find new legal counsel to help him navigate the murder case against him regarding Tupac Shakur. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2026
Music Lil Durk & India Royale Detail Home Invasion Shootout In New Body Cam Clip The incident in question happened back in 2021 in Atlanta, and Lil Durk and India Royale have much more to deal with now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 24, 2026
Music Diddy's Lawyers Play Audio Of Cassie Threatening Man For Allegedly Seeing Her Sex Video Cassie confirmed it was her in the audio, and spoke on whether or not alleged sexual escorts recorded their exploits. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2025
Crime Raven Liberty, YNW Melly’s Former Attorney, Speaks After Rapper Requests Drew Findling YNW Melly requested the substitution of legal counsel for the popular hip-hop attorney, Drew Findling, who represents Lil Durk. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 28, 2025
Reviews “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” Exposes Diddy’s Empire Of Influence & Abuse: Review With first-hand testimony, archival footage, and juror insight, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" explores the consistent architecture of power that has shaped the narrative of Diddy's public and private life. By Aron A. December 02, 2025
Music Lil Durk's Lyrics Reportedly Removed From Trial Thanks To New Indictment Lil Durk's family previously issued a statement opposing the government's references to, and acquisitions of, the rapper's lyrics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 03, 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