Crime

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Crime R. Kelly Fan Arrested For Threatening Prosecutors Christopher Gunn allegedly threatened prosecutors ahead of R. Kelly's sentencing. By Aron A. June 28, 2022
Music YNW Melly Trial Hit With Delays Amid Illness In The Court The YNW Melly trial will pick back up next week. By Alexander Cole July 13, 2023
Crime Philadelphia Suspends Arrests For Non-Violent Crimes The City of Philadelphia announced on Tuesday (March 17) that police will hold off on detaining individuals suspected of certain non-violent crimes. By Erika Marie March 17, 2020
TV "SNL 50" Celebrations Condemn Diddy & R Kelly As Past "Problematic Guests" The comedy staple's past 50 years haven't always been pretty. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 17, 2025
Music Young Thug & YSL RICO Trial: State Slammed For Making False Gang Sign Claims A defense attorney questioned a state witness when they admitted ignorance to what was the specific "gang sign" allegedly shown to him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 30, 2023
Relationships Aaron Carter Accuses GF Of Faking Pregnancy Following Her Arrest Aaron Carter recently got a tattoo of his girlfriend's name on his face, but he now says there is no chance they're getting back together. By Erika Marie March 30, 2020
Music 6ix9ine Wants To Risk Life In Prison To Get Revenge On Men Who Jumped Him Considering all of 6ix9ine's probation issues and a lot of legal trouble, a confrontation would likely hold severe consequences for him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025
Music YNW Melly Trial: Prosecutors Confirm They Will Seek Retrial The Broward County State Attorney’s office reportedly informed NBC of their decision. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 25, 2023
Relationships Mariah The Scientist Sports A Suit And Tie To Day One Of Young Thug's Trial Opening statements in the trial began this morning. By Lavender Alexandria November 27, 2023
Crime Tory Lanez Files Another Emergency Motion Claiming His Life Is In Danger: Report The motion claims that Tory's been targeted in prison after filing his lawsuit. By Aron A. May 28, 2026
Crime DJ Vlad Addresses Metro Boomin's Legal Victory While Questioning The Accuser's Consequences DJ Vlad sued Rick Ross for an alleged assault that occurred in 2008 after Vlad revealed Ross's was a correctional officer. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 27, 2025
Pop Culture Bobby Shmurda Champions New York's Rap Lyrics Bill: "It Needs To Happen All Around The Country" Bobby Shmurda tips his hat to New York's bill protecting rap lyrics in court, but thinks it should be implemented nationwide. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 20, 2022