Crime

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Pop Culture Shooting In Kenosha County Tavern Leaves 3 People Dead & 2 Injured The gunman opened fire in the crowded bar early Sunday morning. By Madusa S. April 18, 2021
Music Killer Mike Gives An Update After Barbershop Vandalism Killer Mike updated his fans after his barbershop was vandalized earlier this week by conspirary theorist, Druce Wayne. By Brianna Lawson December 30, 2021
Sports Giannis Antetokounmpo Officially Settles $2 Million "Greek Freak" Lawsuit The lawsuit included merch that infringed on Giannis' copyright. By Alexander Cole September 30, 2019
Music Finesse2Tymes Reacts To Concert Shooting That Left 3 Injured The rapper's crew is accused of being responsible for the shooting and robbing the venue. By Erika Marie January 03, 2023
Original Content Smokey Robinson Scandals: Affairs, Addiction, & Sexual Assault Allegations A sexual assault lawsuit against Smokey Robinson has sparked new discussion around the music icon’s past, including affairs & past struggles. By HNHH Staff May 08, 2025
Music Casanova Reflects On “Loneliness” Of Life Behind Bars Casanova is "terrified" of how he's reacting to his prison sentence. By Cole Blake August 21, 2023
Music Young Dolph Murder Suspect Found With Drugs In Jail Cell One of the suspects in Young Dolph's murder has found himself in more trouble. By Ben Mock June 01, 2023
Crime Police Are Looking Into PNB Rock's Beefs In Murder Investigation: Report Police believe PNB Rock's murder may have been a planned attack. By Aron A. September 21, 2022
Music Russell Simmons Faces Rape Allegation In New Lawsuit The former music video producer claims Russell Simmons assaulted her at his Manhattan apartment. By Cole Blake February 13, 2024
Music Raz Simone Sued By 5 Women Over Sexual Abuse And Assault Allegations Raz Simone is being sued by five women for allegations of sexual abuse and assault including sex trafficking. Each woman is seeking $1M in damages. By Brianna Lawson January 20, 2022
Sports Gilbert Arenas Arrested For Alleged Role In Operating An Illegal Gambling Business The indictment alleges that Gilbert Arenas rented out his mansion to host high-stakes card games from September 2021 to July 2022. By Cole Blake July 30, 2025
Crime Wu-Tang & Roc Nation Imposter Sentenced To Prison For Fraud: Report Aaron Barnes-Burpo admitted to pretending to be affiliated in the music industry to pull off a financial scam. By Erika Marie March 15, 2021