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Crime Kodak Black Appeals "Harsh" Prison Sentencing Koda Black has filed to appeal his prison sentence for lying in order to buy firearms, claiming that the judge incorrectly abided by sentencing guidelines for convicted felons. By Lynn S. February 13, 2020
Music Wiz Khalifa Facing Nine Months In Romanian Prison Over Drug Possession Wiz Khalifa apologized profusely to the country of Romania after having 18 grams of cannabis on his person, which is not fully legal. By Zachary Horvath December 18, 2025
Pop Culture Blueface's Mom Karlissa Saffold Explains Arrest As New Alleged Footage Emerges Saffold placed the blame on the California rapper's past flames, Jaidyn Alexis and Chrisean Rock, rather than his own actions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 12, 2024
Music YNW Juvy's Father Says Money Dispute Could Have Been A Motive For YNW Melly YNW Juvy's father is convinced Melly is guilty. By Caroline Fisher June 15, 2023
Crime Honeycomb Brazy Arrested On Guns, Drug Charges & Probation Violation The D.A. claims Honeykomb Brazy was involved in a shootout in Montgomery, AL days before his grandparents' funeral. By Aron A. May 04, 2021
Music FBI Claims Gucci Mane Provided Statement About Pooh Shiesty's Alleged "Armed Takeover" We first learned about Gucci Mane allegedly informing authorities about Pooh Shiesty from an affidavit last week. By Zachary Horvath April 09, 2026
Music Former Donda Academy Employee Seeks $23 Million From Ye By Erika Marie September 15, 2026
Music Lil Durk Pushes To Separate New Charges Ahead Of August Trial A new court filing shows Lil Durk's attorneys pushing back against recently added racketeering charges ahead of his August trial. By Erika Marie June 30, 2026
Crime Tyler Perry's Sexual Assault Accuser Says He Won't Sit For Deposition Mario Rodriguez claims that Tyler Perry's lawyers said the mogul won't appear if he has to discuss his sexual orientation. By Erika Marie June 19, 2026
Music YG References Detainment Over Drakeo The Ruler Murder During Verzuz YG had a successful and fun Verzuz against The Game last night, but it almost got derailed by a long-running case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2026
Crime Kai Cenat Sued After Bodyguard Allegedly Assaulted Man At NYC Parade The complaint argues Kai Cenat shares legal responsibility for an alleged assault carried out by his security guard at a New York parade. By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Music Diddy's "Freak Off" Party Attendee Alleges She Saw Minors Dressed As "Harajuku Barbies" A woman claiming to have attended one of Diddy's alleged "Freak-Off" parties has spoken out. By Cole Blake November 12, 2024