Crime

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Music Grandparents Of HoneyKomb Brazy Were Killed Over A Facebook Post More than a year after a house fire that killed HoneyKomb Brazy's grandparents, new details have emerged surrounding the fatal night. By Brianna Lawson March 24, 2022
Crime Island Boys’ Kodiyakredd Arrested On Drug Paraphernalia Charge Reportedly, one of the Island Boys spent New Year's Eve behind bars thanks to an alleged drug-related offense. By Caroline Fisher January 01, 2026
Music Yella Beezy Trial Puts Rap Lyrics Back At Center Of Courtroom Debate Prosecutors are pushing to admit Yella Beezy's lyrics as evidence, renewing debate over Rap music's role in criminal trials. By Erika Marie July 20, 2026
Pop Culture All About "Tusi": The New Dangerous Drug Connected To Diddy's Lawsuit Designer drug "Tusi" or "Pink Cocaine" has become the new trend, even being named in a lawsuit again Diddy. What is it exactly? By Erika Marie August 08, 2024
Music Diddy’s Former Chief Of Staff Joins Usher’s Tour Team Kristina Khorram has landed with Usher after more than a decade in Diddy’s inner circle and years of legal scrutiny. By Erika Marie September 23, 2026
Music N.O.R.E. Denies Carmen Bryan's Sexual Assault Allegations Carmen Bryan sued N.O.R.E. earlier this week for allegedly sexually assaulting her in 1999 at a Manhattan nightclub. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Music Mother Of Munna Duke's Child Shares Heartbreaking Tribute After Duke's Passing Munna Duke and fellow O-Block rapper Youngin were reportedly shot and killed in Chicago this week for unknown reasons. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
Music Tory Lanez Bashes Roc Nation And Ex Attorney On New Song "Verdict Day" Tory Lanez recorded his new album in prison, so he was bound to touch on the reason why he's been locked up. By Elias Andrews March 07, 2025
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 Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Argues Prosecutors Have A Weak Case Against Him Shortly after Pooh Shiesty's father was arrested this month, he was granted a $250K bond, but prosecutors want it revoked. By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Says He Was Placed In Protective Custody At Rikers Against His Will Lil Wayne talks about his time in Rikers Island. By Aron A. July 23, 2026
Crime New Video Of Alleged Travis Scott & Jordan Clarkson NYC Nightclub Altercation Surfaces The video shows Clarkson getting restrained. By Aron A. July 21, 2026