Crime

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Music Prosecutors Demand Diddy's Acquittal Request Be Thrown Out Diddy is still residing behind bars in New York City as his awaits his upcoming sentencing hearing on October 3. By Cole Blake August 21, 2025
Crime Fetty Luciano No Longer Charged With Attempted Murder The rapper still has an ongoing trial. By Diya Singhvi March 03, 2023
Crime Roc Nation Attorney Sues Mississippi Prison Health Care Provider Roc Nation attorney Alex Spiro has filed a new lawsuit against the health care providers for inmates at Mississippi prisons. By Aron A. May 27, 2020
Pop Culture "Power" Actor Isaiah Stokes Alleges Prison Assault Stokes claims to have been targeted despite being in protective custody at Rikers. By Ben Mock March 06, 2024
Music Judge In Lil Durk's Trial Rules On Key Severance Motion From Codefendants Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial was recently delayed from April to August, and now we have more details about what's next. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2026
Music Two Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Big Boi's Uncle Two have been arrested in the June murder of Big Boi's uncle, as the alleged gunman has turned himself in to Atlanta PD. By Devin Morton July 04, 2025
Life Polo G's 2021 Miami Misdemeanor Arrest Charges Have Been Dropped: Report Polo G was arrested last year, days after dropping his 'Hall Of Fame' album. By Hayley Hynes April 09, 2022
Crime Joe Tacopina, A$AP Rocky's Attorney, Eviscerates A$AP Relli, The Worst Witness Ever A$AP Relli filed criminal charges against A$AP Rocky after an altercation between friends turned hostile and Relli's hand grazed. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 29, 2025
Crime Mystikal Requests Bond As Rape Trial Looms: Report By Balen Mautone October 20, 2022
Music NY Lawmakers Want To Restrict The Use Of Rap Lyrics As Evidence In Court The "Rap Music On Trial" legislation is intended to protect First Amendment rights and prevent prosecutors from using artistic expression as evidence in criminal trials. By Aron A. November 22, 2021
Pop Culture Kai Cenat Trolled By Fan Claiming To Be In A Police Chase The alleged driver who contacted Cenat was seen streaming well after the suspect's arrest. By Ben Mock March 20, 2024
Music Offset Hit With Assault & Battery Lawsuit From Security Guard Law enforcement allegedly maced Offset and his entourage when they got in an altercation with a Los Angeles weed dispensary's security guard. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 02, 2025