Crime

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Crime Was OJ Simpson Connected To The Drug Cartels? Allegations Arise After Passing O.J. Simpson was one of the original Black football stars. He broke plenty of records during his time in the NFL. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 08, 2025
Music Diddy & His Legal Team Seek Appeal After Court Denies His Release Request Diddy was denied bond twice before. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 30, 2024
Music 17-Year-Old Rylo Huncho Accidentally Shoots Himself On Social Media: What We Know Rylo Huncho's cousin confirmed that the teenage rapper died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. By Axl Banks May 22, 2024
Music Metro Boomin Found Not Liable On All Four Counts In Sexual Assault Lawsuit Metro Boomin was accused of drugging, sexually assaulting, and impregnating a woman back in 2016. He denied all allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025
Music Father Of Alleged PnB Rock Shooter Sentenced To 31 Years To Life In Prison The rapper's family has seen justice. By Elias Andrews September 23, 2024
Pop Culture Ye's Ex-Business Manager Is Seeking More Time To Find Him Thomas St. John is looking to sue the rapper for $4.5 million in damages. By Isaac Fontes January 10, 2023
Music Diddy Wants To Perform A Comeback Concert At Madison Square Garden Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, also told CBS News that the Bad Boy mogul hasn't mentioned anything else about his music career. By Cole Blake August 07, 2025
Pop Culture DJ Envy Might Testify Against Cesar Pina In Real Estate Fraud Case: Report Pina had previously denied the media personality's involvement in the various lawsuits brought against them for malpractice. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 13, 2024
Crime Teen Charged With Hate Crime For Listing Black Classmate On Craigslist As 'Slave For Sale' The teen appeared in court on Wednesday. By Noah C November 23, 2019
Music DJ Vlad Denies Police Allegations, Says Hip Hop Media Was "Lame" Before VladTV DJ Vlad launched VladTV back in 2008, and he's been accused of working with authorities after his interviews go viral. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
Crime YNW Melly’s Double Murder Retrial Delayed Until 2027 YNW Melly is accused of murdering his two friends, YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser, in a deadly shooting back in 2018. By Caroline Fisher August 08, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj And Kenneth Petty Accused Of Dodging $500K Settlement Payment The couple continues to generate controversy. By Elias Andrews September 17, 2024