Crime

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Music Lil Durk Fans Blame Trolls For Legal Trouble And Cause Debate Around His Alleged Actions Some fans are calling other fans hypocrites for their previous goading. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 27, 2024
Music Swae Lee Alleges $300k In Jewelry Was Stolen From His Miami Hotel: Report The crime occurred while he was in the Sunshine State celebrating his birthday. By Madusa S. June 12, 2021
Gossip Lil Tjay Arrested For Gun Possession: Report Videos of the rappers arrest have surfaced as bystanders filmed him being escorted by police. By Erika Marie January 16, 2023
Crime DaBaby Settles With DaniLeigh’s Brother In Bowling Alley Fight Lawsuit One less lawsuit on DaBaby's plate. By Aron A. June 08, 2026
Pop Culture An Airplane Proclaiming "Happy Birthday R. Kelly, God Loves You" Flys Over Chicago R. Kelly might be in jail but his birthday is still being celebrated in an extremely bizarre fashion. By Dominiq R. January 09, 2020
Crime Derek Chauvin's Bail Set At $1.25M During First Court Appearance Derek Chauvin, charged with second-degree murder for the death of George Floyd, made his first appearance in court. By Aron A. June 08, 2020
Music Diddy Pleads With The Court To Let Him Home Before Christmas Diddy is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence at Fort Dix after being convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution. By Cole Blake December 24, 2025
Music Young Thug Trial: Two More Co-Defendants Accept Plea Deals Only three defendants remain. By Caroline Fisher October 31, 2024
Sports JaVale McGee Has NBA Title Ring Stolen In Home Invasion: Report A nightmare scenario for any NBA player, let alone person. By Alexander Cole September 03, 2019
Pop Culture "American Idol" Alum Ron Bultongez Faces Sex With A Minor Charges: Report The singer reportedly faces four counts of "sexual penetration of a minor under the age of 17." By Erika Marie July 19, 2021
Life Young Lo Dead After Miami Nightclub Shooting: Report The 37-year-old was best known for working with Chris Brown on songs like "Stars" and "In Love With the Bitches." By Hayley Hynes May 08, 2023
Music Jay-Z Uses Diddy's Legal Trouble To Argue Against His Accuser's Anonymity Various Diddy accusers were not able to stay anonymous in court, and Jay-Z cited this in his defamation lawsuit over sexual assault claims. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026