Crime

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Crime The Weeknd Manager CashXO Bodyguard Shot In LA: What We Know So Far A breakdown of everything you need to know about the recent shooting in Encino. By Axl Banks April 30, 2024
Crime Pressa’s Dad Accused Of Spreading Crip Influence Across Canada Pressa's alleged connections to the Driftwood Crips are under a microscope. By Aron A. June 15, 2026
Music FBI Arrests Scarfo Da Plug Murder Suspects In Los Angeles: Report Two Georgia men were reportedly arrested by an FBI task force in Los Angeles for allegedly murdering Scarfo Da Plug. By Joshua Robinson March 12, 2021
Crime King Bob, Notorious Music Leaker, Faces 20 Years After Pleading Guilty To Wire Fraud Charges Noah Michael Urban, better known as King Bob, achieved fame after leaking music by rap stars Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 05, 2025
Pop Culture SSSniperwolf Reportedly Arrested Twice In The Last Ten Years The YouTuber has been charged with armed robbery and disorderly conduct in the past. By Ben Mock October 20, 2023
Sports Antonio Brown Takes Generous Plea Deal In Attempted Murder Case Antonio Brown was facing a second-degree attempted murder charge, and the former NFL star has since taken a generous deal. By Alexander Cole September 23, 2026
Music Lil Durk Invokes Malcolm X In New Message Ahead Of Bond Hearing Lil Durk posted an image of Malcolm X along with an unrelated quote ahead of his racketeering-related trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026
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 Keefe D Receives Prison Sentence For Fighting With Another Inmate Keefe D was already in jail awaiting trial for his alleged role in the 1996 killing of the legendary rapper 2Pac. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025
Gossip Chrisean Rock's Brother Arrested For 1st Degree Attempted Murder: Report New reports say Chrisean's brother Mookie was locked up after allegedly shooting someone. By Erika Marie December 29, 2022
Crime Diddy’s Alleged Tupac Link Reportedly Resurfaces In Lawsuit Claiming Mogul Offered $1M for Murder Diddy has not been charged in connection to Tupac Shakur's murder. By Aron A. August 19, 2026
Music Blueface Hasn't Paid Strip Club Shooting Settlement, Now Owes $1.3M In Interest Blueface's total debt to Euphoric Gentleman's Club now totals over $14 million. By Ben Mock January 07, 2024