Crime

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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
Music Tay K Appears In Court As Second Murder Trial Finally Begins Tay K is already behind bars, serving a 55-year prison sentence in connection with the killing of Ethan Walker in 2016. By Cole Blake April 01, 2025
Music Chris Brown Challenges $13M Dog Attack Verdict Due To Rihanna Reference In Court Chris Brown's former housekeeper's attorney made him reference his 2009 conviction for assaulting Rihanna, which he believes swayed the jury. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2026
Sneakers Cool Kicks Owner Adeel Shams Taken Into Custody After LAPD Raid Cool Kicks co-founder Adeel Shams was arrested in Los Angeles on fraud charges following a raid by the LAPD. By Ben Atkinson October 03, 2025
Crime Allstar Jr Charged In NBA Ben10 Shooting NBA Ben10 reportedly has lost feeling below the waist. By Aron A. May 29, 2026
Life Rot Ken Arrested On Murder & Aggravated Assault Charges In Connection With April Shooting The 19-year-old Atlanta-based rapper is facing accusations of killing Usaini Yunusa and injuring Kobe Burns. By Hayley Hynes June 18, 2023
Music Rot Ken Shows Off Prison Shiesty In New Photos The Atlanta rapper appears to do be doing well in prison. By Ben Mock November 19, 2023
Crime Big U RICO Case: All The Celebrities Mentioned In Federal Papers Big U faces RICO charges after surrendering to federal agents last week. By Aron A. March 25, 2025
Music Yungeen Ace Avoids Gun Charges After Foolio's Alleged Killer Accuses Him Of Placing The Hit These gun charges are from a separate incident, but it's certainly not the best timing as the Foolio situation grows more bizarre. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 08, 2024
Music R Kelly's Lawsuit Against Tasha K & The U.S. Government To Be Dismissed Kelly filed the suit back in November of last year. By Zachary Horvath August 14, 2024
Music Travis Scott & Tyga's Alleged Cannes Fight: What Happened? It seems that all roads apparently lead to Alexander “A.E.” Edwards in the fight at Cannes. By Demi Phillips May 27, 2024
Streetwear 6ix9ine Explains Why Federal IRS Agents Raided His Home And Took His Luxury Items Tekashi is trying to explain himself. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2025