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Original Content Trey Songz’s Arrest History: A Decade Of Legal Trouble Multiple arrests, public altercations, and legal challenges have altered Trey Songz’s legacy beyond music. By Erika Marie December 20, 2025
Crime Tupac’s Sister Says Family Lacks Confidence In Finding Justice For Brother’s Murder "We never had any expectations for the criminal system to hunt down someone for my brother’s murder." By Aron A. August 19, 2026
Music Keefe D Hires New Lawyer Ahead Of 2Pac Murder Trial Keefe D has ditched his public defenders. By Caroline Fisher January 20, 2024
Music Diddy Might Have To Testify On Keefe D's Behalf In Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Keefe D and Diddy have both denied being involved in the murder of Tupac Shakur, but only the former faces criminal charges for it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026
Crime Mark Wahlberg's Black Lives Matter Post Causes Past Hate Crimes To Resurface Mark Wahlberg violent history full of multiple racist hate crimes was brought up after he made a post in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. By Lynn S. June 07, 2020
Music YNW Bortlen Appears To Address Plea Deal In YNW Melly Case YNW Bortlen took a plea deal on September 9, and is insistent that he did not (and will not) snitch on YNW Melly for his freedom. By Devin Morton September 14, 2025
Music Azealia Banks Calls Out Diplo: Breaking Down Her Accusations The outspoken rapper has spoken out multiple times about the producer. By Demi Phillips December 06, 2023
Crime Was PeeWee Longway Arrested In $280M Drug Bust? Here's A Breakdown Of What We Know So Far By Axl Banks September 17, 2024
Music Alleged Video Of Pooh Shiesty's Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery Hits The Internet It's unclear where this video came from, but it matches prosecutors' screenshots of it in the Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026
Crime Who Is YSL Woody? The Defiant Star Witness In Young Thug's Trial By Axl Banks August 22, 2024
Music Jaguar Wright’s Disturbing Allegations Against Diddy: Freak-Offs, Sex Tapes, & More By Erika Marie October 08, 2024
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