Crime

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Music Russell Simmons Allegedly Owes Even More Money To Accusers Over Settlements More accusations and cases have resurfaced. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 27, 2025
Crime Fake Nurses Are Allegedly Stealing Packages In Washington State Fake nurses are stealing packages from homes in Washington State By Cole Blake May 03, 2020
Music d4vd Hires Harvey Weinstein's Lawyer Amid Celeste Rivas Investigation Police still haven't alleged murder or determined Celeste Rivas' cause of death, a teen found dead in the trunk of a car registered to d4vd. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025
Music Big U Accuses Jail Officials Of Endangering His Life By Taking His Breathing Machine Big U was arrested as part of a massive federal racketeering complaint which accused him of being a member of the Rollin' 60s gang. By Cole Blake January 06, 2026
Music Suspect Arrested In Sayso P & Sauce Walka Shooting Police previously identified Jayden Dandridge as another suspect in the attack, but he was shot and killed in Houston. By Cole Blake October 22, 2025
Crime Cuba Gooding Jr. Fails At Attempt To Label Groping Victim Mentally Unstable Cuba's still headed to court. By Chantilly Post July 18, 2019
Pop Culture Le Vaughn Shares Hospital Video After Bhad Bhabie's Boyfriend Survives Shooting In L.A. The incident comes as Le Vaughn and Bhad Bhadie's relationship status appears unclear. By Cole Blake March 05, 2025
Crime Daughter Of Deacon Killed In Church Shooting Says She Forgives Gunman She watched as her father was shot just a few feet away from her. By Erika Marie December 31, 2019
Music Yella Beezy’s Childhood Friend Agrees To Testify In MO3 Murder Case Prosecutors plan to call one of Yella Beezy’s longtime friends, while his defense challenges the deal behind that cooperation. By Erika Marie October 07, 2026
Music YNW Melly Prosecutors Request Delay In Trial, Argue He’s Not Ready Prosecutors want to delay the start of YNW Melly's retrial. By Cole Blake November 07, 2023
Original Content Rappers Who Fell Victim To Home Invasions The list is growing. Rappers are still being hit at home, and the invasions reveal more than just a need for security. By Erika Marie November 19, 2025
Music YNW Melly Loses Lawsuit Over Harsh Jail Conditions YNW Melly has been in jail since 2019, when authorities charged him with two counts of first-degree murder. By Cole Blake August 27, 2025