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Music Drake, Adin Ross & Stake Hit With Civil RICO Class Action Lawsuit This is the third lawsuit against Drake, Stake, and Adin Ross, and alleges that they used tips to artificially boost Drizzy's music. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 01, 2026
Music FBG Casino's Release From Prison In RICO Drug Case Gets Explanation Future's brother FBG Casino was caught with 21 kilograms of fentanyl and charged with possession and intent to distribute. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 07, 2025
Music 50 Cent Wants Judge To Throw Out Ex-Employee's Case A new development has surfaced. By Erika Marie July 14, 2026
Random 38 People Test Positive For Coronavirus At Rikers Island: Report 21 inmates and 17 workers have reportedly contracted covid-19. By Kevin Goddard March 22, 2020
Music Desiigner Looks Rough In Mugshot Following Domestic Violence Arrest According to the Horry County Sheriff's office, Desiigner was taken into custody in South Carolina earlier this week. By Caroline Fisher March 25, 2026
Sneakers Cool Kicks Update: Feds Find $500K Worth Of Stolen Nike Product Authorities seized $500K in stolen Nike goods from Cool Kicks’ warehouse as founder Adeel Shams faces ongoing criminal charges. By Ben Atkinson October 07, 2025
Music Kid On XXXTENTACION's "Look At Me!" Artwork Receives 10-Year Prison Sentence For Attempted Murder Zachary Stoddard was a close friend of X, as well as a rapper. By Zachary Horvath May 17, 2024
Music Akademiks Sued For Rape & Defamation: What We Know Akademiks has since denied any wrongdoing, claiming the lawsuit is a "shakedown." By Axl Banks May 14, 2024
Music Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Begins With Jury Selection A federal jury is being chosen to hear the case accusing Lil Durk of directing the 2022 shooting that killed Lul Pab. By Erika Marie August 20, 2026
Music Diddy Files Counterclaims Against Lil Rod In $30M Lawsuit New court papers claim Lil Rod needed money for an outside legal issue before suing Diddy for $30 million. By Erika Marie August 13, 2026
Music Drake Reportedly Created His Own Security Company Amid Recent Trespassing Incidents Drake appears to have his own security company. By Cole Blake May 12, 2024
Music Bricc Baby Was "Sick" When He Learned His Friend, Eric Holder, Killed Nipsey Hussle Bricc Baby detailed his initial reaction to the tragic news. By Cole Blake October 02, 2024