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Music Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Shooting Death Of Local Kansas City Rapper Derius Taylor pleaded guilty to shooting and killing Kansas City rapper Dominique Stafford in 2015, and he was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in prison. By Joshua Robinson May 27, 2021
Sports Marcus Morris Denied Bond After Arrest For Allegedly Stealing Over $250,000 Marcus Morris will be remaining behind bars while standing accused of allegedly writing checks with insufficient funds. By Cole Blake July 29, 2025
Sports Gervonta Davis Faces Arrest Warrant Over Alleged Domestic Violence Incident The alleged victim in the case, Gervonta Davis' ex-girlfriend, previously filed a lawsuit over the incident. By Cole Blake January 14, 2026
Music Diddy Secures Backing From Law Professors In Battle To Appeal Sentence Multiple university professors have reportedly argued that Judge Arun Subramanian subjected Diddy to an unfair sentence given a mixed verdict. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 03, 2026
Music Jaidyn Alexis Breaks Silence On Blueface Fan Altercation Jaidyn Alexis was adamant about the ordeal. By Alexander Cole December 20, 2023
Music NBA YoungBoy Argues His Gun Charges Violate His Second Amendment Rights NBA YoungBoy believes it's unconstitutional to restrict convicted felon's access to guns. By Cole Blake February 07, 2024
Gram Slim Jxmmi's Girlfriend Denies Battery Claims: "Dade County Y'all Are Wrong For This" The rapper's partner is insisting that no hands were thrown. By Hayley Hynes January 25, 2022
Music Diddy's Not Being Investigated By The NYPD, Despite Previous Reports The NYPD has shared a statement about claims made by a member of their public information office yesterday. By Caroline Fisher November 17, 2023
Music Louisiana Rapper Yung Bulldog Wanted By Police For Allegedly Shooting Stepfather St. Gabriel police are searching for the rapper after allegedly shooting his stepfather. By Yoni Yardeni June 28, 2021
Music Peso Pluma Cancels Multiple Concerts Amid Cartel Threats The Mexican artist was warned not to perform in Tijuana next month. By Ben Mock September 16, 2023
Crime 3 Men Arrested For Shooting At Slain Toronto Rapper Houdini's Memorial: Report All three men were charged with multiple counts including discharge of a firearm with intent to wound and more. By Madusa S. June 20, 2021
Music ASAP Rocky Moved By Heartwarming Gesture From His Sons During Assault Trial RZA and Riot Rose are right by Rocky's side. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2025