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Music Investigators Leave d4vd's Alleged Home With Computer And Evidence Bags It's unclear if the investigation into this home connects to the car under d4vd's name, which police found a dead body in earlier this month. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2025
Music Rod Wave's Attorneys Allege He Was The Victim Of A Burglary Rod Wave was arrested yesterday, May 21, in Fulton County and was hit with 14 felony counts. However, he's since posted bond. By Zachary Horvath May 21, 2025
Crime Obie Trice Arrested For Aggravated Felony Assault & Restraining Order Violation The former Shady Records artist was taken into custody early Friday morning. By Lynn S. December 06, 2019
Sports Ex-Ravens RB Alex Collins' Arrest Video Reveals Gun, Huge Jar Of Weed Collins tried to pin the weed on his buddy, who told cops otherwise. By Kyle Rooney November 06, 2019
Music Rod Wave Allegedly Had A Lean-Filled Baby Bottle During His Arrest Rod Wave was charged with reckless driving, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm or knife. By Cole Blake November 11, 2025
Crime Ksoo’s Father Identifies Him As Alleged Shooter During Emotional Testimony This week, Abdul Robinson Sr. testified against his son Ksoo, calling it the "hardest thing" he's ever done. By Caroline Fisher July 29, 2025
Crime Travis Scott Denies Wrongdoing In Response To Astroworld Fest Lawsuits Travis Scott's lawyer files a motion to dismiss the lawsuits against him following the Astroworld Festival tragedy. By Aron A. December 06, 2021
Music Octavian’s Ex Claims She Was Offered £20,000 To Stay Silent On Abuse Allegations The ex-girlfriend of UK rapper Octavian claims in a new BBC Three documentary that she was offered a £20,000 NDA in exchange for her silence on the abuse she suffered in their relationship. By Keenan Higgins January 31, 2021
Crime 6ix9ine's Kidnapper's Attempt For Early Release Shot Down The judge determined Anthony "Harv" Ellison would be threat to society if he were released. By Aron A. April 27, 2020
Life Body-Cam Footage Of Sonya Massey's Killing Sparks Outrage, Leading To Impassioned Statement From Joe Biden The officer shot Sonya Massey in her house after she called 911 over a possible home intruder. By Cole Blake July 23, 2024
Crime Kyle Rittenhouse's Mother Sells "Free Kyle" Merch For Legal Defense The Wisconsin shooter's mother is attempting to raise funds for his defense by selling "Free Kyle" bikinis, among other things. By Madusa S. December 23, 2020
Pop Culture Lionel Dahmer Dies In Hospice Care Nearly Three Decades After Son Jeffrey's Prison Murder Lionel was one of his troubled child's only sources of support throughout his complicated murder trial. By Hayley Hynes December 05, 2023