Crime

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Crime Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness: Breaking Down The Allegations Joe Budden will appear in court later this month to address the charge. By Axl Banks January 02, 2025
Music First Trial Begins In Alleged Yella Beezy-MO3 Murder Plot Jurors heard opening statements and witness testimony as Kewon White became the first defendant tried in MO3’s 2020 killing. By Erika Marie August 26, 2026
Music Why Is Wack 100 Trying To Post Keefe D's Bail? The judge raised concerns surrounding the legitimacy of the funds. By Axl Banks June 26, 2024
Pop Culture Tamar Braxton's Car Burglarized, Security Cam Footage Shows Tamar Braxton says she no longer feels safe after her car was broken into. By Cole Blake September 18, 2023
Music Woman Accused Of Setting Up Foolio's Murder Will Go To Trial Authorities accused Alicia Andrews of trailing Foolio's location and setting up his murder last June in South Florida. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025
Music Bandman Kevo Reveals His 15-Year-Old Son Was Shot And Killed The heartbreaking news was shared on social media. By Alexander Cole April 01, 2024
Crime R. Kelly’s Rep Responds After Prosecutor Drops Sex Abuse Charges R. Kelly's rep says he's "fighting for his life" after the prosecutor announced that she's dropping sexual abuse charges against the singer. By Aron A. January 31, 2023
Music Lil Tjay's Lawyer Confirms The Rapper Beat Both His Gun Cases It's unclear which gun cases Lil Tjay's attorney is referring to, or if they have anything to do with a debunked gang indictment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 04, 2025
Relationships FKA Twigs & Shia LaBeouf's Trial Facing Delays Due To Hectic Work Schedules Neither the singer nor the "Honey Boy" star have sat for a deposition at this time. By Hayley Hynes February 17, 2023
Music Diddy's Ex Lawyer Mark Geragos Believes In "Potential" Early Release Contrary to what prosecutors are trying to maintain, Mark Geragos believes Diddy has a strong case to secure immediate release in his appeal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025
Music Lil Woody Asks DJ Vlad If He's The Police And Recalls Demanding $50K For An Interview Woody's known for his provocative nature. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 16, 2024
Music Desiigner Plans To Enter Guilty Plea Following Airplane Masturbation Scandal Desiigner will reportedly serve a recommended two years of probation. By Caroline Fisher September 07, 2023