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Music Yella Beezy Trial Puts Rap Lyrics Back At Center Of Courtroom Debate Prosecutors are pushing to admit Yella Beezy's lyrics as evidence, renewing debate over Rap music's role in criminal trials. By Erika Marie July 20, 2026
Crime Pa Salieu Sentenced To 2+ Years In Jail Over Violent Disorder Charge The charge in question stems from a 2018 incident which took place on the same night the UK artist's best friend was killed. By Hayley Hynes December 03, 2022
Crime XXXTENTACION Murder Trial: Suspects Dance After X's Death In Courtroom Video Broward County Assistant State Attorney Pascale Achille shared a video in court showing the defendants "happy" after allegedly killing XXXTENTACION. By Aron A. March 08, 2023
Music Diddy's Lawyers Defend Jay-Z Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against The Rap Moguls Diddy continues to deny any wrongdoing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 09, 2024
Music Tory Lanez Blasts Megan Thee Stallion's "Frivolous" Restraining Order In New Filing Megan's request did not go over well with Tory. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2024
Music All Four Suspects In Foolio Murder Trial Found Guilty This is the second trial for the murder of Foolio, as a fifth suspect, Alicia Andrews, was previously convicted on manslaughter charges. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026
Music Ralo Officially Released From Halfway House Ralo was in an Atlanta halfway house for eight months following five years of prison time for marijuana possession. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2024
Music Woman Who Murdered Beyonce's Cousin Found Guilty Sasha Skare fatally shot Martell DeRouen in 2021. By Caroline Fisher September 01, 2023
Sports Brett Favre Breaks Silence On Welfare Fraud Allegations Brett Favre believes this is just a misunderstanding. By Alexander Cole October 11, 2022
Music "Jane" Alleges Diddy Threatened To Send Sex Tape To Her Child's Father "Jane," the anonymous alleged sex trafficking victim testifying in the Diddy trial, also accused the mogul of other forms of manipulation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 09, 2025
Pop Culture U Of Idaho Stabbings: Suspect Reportedly In Custody After FBI Pennsylvania Arrest The Moscow Police Department is organizing a news conference for Friday afternoon at 4 PM ET. By Hayley Hynes December 30, 2022
Music Wack 100 Explains Why Keefe D Won't Be Convicted In 2Pac Murder Case Wack 100 is confident in what is going to happen. By Alexander Cole January 03, 2024