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Crime Prosecutors Deem R. Kelly A "Predator" As Brooklyn Trial Begins After decades of accusations, the R&B singer is facing his second trial related to his alleged sexual abuse crimes against minors. By Kyesha Jennings August 18, 2021
Music Rod Wave Reportedly Secures Bond For Gun Arrest After Mugshot Surfaces Rod Wave was reportedly arrested last night on various charges including gun possession, drug possession, and reckless driving. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 08, 2025
Music Stefflon Don And Melli Add To List of Tory Lanez Support Letters Two more prominent voices add their support for the Canadian rapper. By Ben Mock August 19, 2023
Music Diddy & Harve Pierre Want Jane Doe To Lose Anonymity In Gang Rape Lawsuit: Report Diddy isn't happy about one of his accusers remaining anonymous to the public. By Cole Blake December 12, 2023
Relationships Mariah The Scientist Attends Young Thug's RICO Trial Day 2, Attorney Claims Yves Saint Laurent Jeans Inspired YSL Mariah The Scientist continues to support her man throughout his trial. By Caroline Fisher November 29, 2023
Music Florida Rapper Ralan Styles Fatally Shot In Robbery Altercation Rest in peace. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 21, 2024
Pop Culture Druski Tries To Clear His Name In Diddy Lawsuit By Proving His Humble Beginnings A woman named Ashley Parham alleged Diddy, Druski, and Odell Beckham Jr. sexually assaulted her at a 2018 party. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 21, 2025
Music DJ Envy Hits Tony Robinson With Defamation Suit Envy is hitting back amidst his many fraud lawsuits. By Ben Mock August 12, 2023
Music Former Assistant For Diddy Testifies That Cassie Was Too Scared To Leave The Diddy trial continued on Monday and it was here where we heard testimony from the mogul's former assistant, David James. By Alexander Cole May 20, 2025
Music Woman Who Murdered Beyonce's Cousin Found Guilty Sasha Skare fatally shot Martell DeRouen in 2021. By Caroline Fisher September 01, 2023
Crime Lil Woody Interrogation Leak Leads To Mistrial Request: Report The recent leak of Lil Woody's interrogation video has led to a mistrial request from one defendant in the YSL trial. By Cole Blake February 21, 2023
Music Russell Simmons Reportedly Owes Over $3 Million To Sexual Assault Accusers In Unpaid Settlements These accusations might blow up again as a result. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 25, 2025