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Gossip YNW Melly's Retrial Postponed, Judge Grants Motions To Exclude Evidence Judge John Murphy's decision will give YNW Melly's team more time to prepare their defense. By Caroline Fisher December 30, 2023
Pop Culture R. Kelly Manager Found Guilty After Threatening Doc Screening: "He Was Terrifying" Donnell Russell has been convicted for his threats directed at the "Surviving R. Kelly" Screening By Rex Provost July 26, 2022
Music Diddy's Lawyer Brian Steel Questions Accuser's Story During Trial Diddy's defense attorney Brian Steel cross-examined "Mia," an anonymous alleged victim who took the stand during trial this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2025
Crime 50 Cent Trolls Floyd Mayweather Over Felony Fraud Charge: "The Feds Looking For You" Floyd Mayweather has been accused of passing bad checks. By Aron A. June 17, 2026
Music Soulja Boy Faces New Domestic Violence Allegations: Report The rapper is facing allegations from a former romantic partner, who filed a civil lawsuit today in Los Angeles against him. By Madusa S. May 11, 2021
Music Quando Rondo Allegedly Showed Signs Of Overdose During Car Crash, Motion To Have Bond Revoked Filed Allegedly, Quando Rondo appeared to be under the influence during his recent car accident. By Caroline Fisher July 21, 2023
Music Woman Who Allegedly Facilitated Project Pat's Son's Murder Gets Arrested Project Pat's son Patrick Houston Jr. was fatally shot in Memphis earlier this year, which remains a very vague case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 17, 2025
Music Ghetts Hit With 12-Year Prison Sentence Over Fatal Hit-And-Run Ghetts previously pleaded guilty to the charges stemming from the fatal hit-and-run in December and has now been sentenced. By Cole Blake March 03, 2026
Sports Former NBA G-League Player Chance Comanche Professes To Kidnapping And Murdering Maryana Rodgers Chance Comanche and his ex-girlfriend Sakari Harnden are now facing murder charges. By Zachary Horvath December 20, 2023
Music 6ix9ine Home Invasion Suspect Has Been Arrested Before going to jail soon for probation violations, 6ix9ine might have more developments to consider when it comes to his home's invasion. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 21, 2025
TV Chris Redd Of "SNL" Bruised After Brutal Attack Outside Comedy Club The comedy star has a few injuries to show from the assault, but he's still grateful and in good spirits. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 30, 2022
Crime Ahmaud Arbery Trial: Defense Attorney Apologizes For Calling Out Al Sharpton Kevin Gough received a heap of backlash after telling the court: "We don't want any more Black pastors coming in here." By Erika Marie November 12, 2021