Crime

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Music Benzino Claims Jay-Z Fighting Assault Allegations Is "W" For Hip Hop Benzino has not always seen eye to eye with Jay-Z, but he is happy to see the Roc Nation boss defending his legacy. By Elias Andrews March 10, 2025
Music Tory Lanez Apologizes To "Friend" Megan Thee Stallion Ahead Of Sentencing Tory Lanez says he still considers Megan Thee Stallion a "friend" to this day. By Cole Blake August 09, 2023
Crime Jay-Z, Rihanna, & Others Want 2010 Officer-Involved Case Of DJ Henry To Be Reopened A few famous figures are linking up in hopes that they can bring justice to the family of Danroy "DJ" Henry. By Erika Marie July 16, 2020
Music Tory Lanez Hires Casey Anthony's Former Defense Lawyer The Canadian rapper has called on some powerhouse lawyers for his appeal battle, which has been extended. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 15, 2023
Crime Island Boys’ Kodiyakredd Arrested On Drug Paraphernalia Charge Reportedly, one of the Island Boys spent New Year's Eve behind bars thanks to an alleged drug-related offense. By Caroline Fisher January 01, 2026
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj Puts Alleged Swatter On Blast "A warrant is in the system," Nicki says. By Caroline Fisher August 23, 2023
Music T.I. & Tiny's Sexual Assault Accuser Reportedly Demanded $10 Million Before Filing Lawsuit An anonymous woman accuses T.I. and Tiny of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2005. By Caroline Fisher January 03, 2024
Pop Culture Boosie Badazz Plans To Sue Over Arrest, Claims Self Defense He was recently removed from the Legendz of the Streetz tour after he and his entourage were involved in an altercation. By Erika Marie October 16, 2021
Crime Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron Will Release Grand Jury Recording: Report Cameron has reportedly issued a statement saying that he will share the recordings from the grand jury session after a member of the jury accused him of not being truthful with the public. By Erika Marie September 29, 2020
Crime Man Wearing Black Face At Anti-Racism Protest In Toronto Arrested No charges have been laid after Toronto police arrested the man. By Aron A. June 07, 2020
Music Jay-Z Alleges He Lost $20 Million In Partnerships Due To Sexual Assault Lawsuit New reported court filings allegedly detail the fallout from Hov's now-dropped case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 17, 2025
Crime Jussie Smollett Case Forces Osundairo Bros. Into Destitution Jussie Smollett was recently indicted on new charges, but the scandal has caused Abel and Ola Osundairo to fall on hard times. By Erika Marie February 12, 2020