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Music Meghan Cuniff Shockingly Gives Tory Lanez Credit After He Called Her Out On New Album "PETERSON" Tory Lanez also called out various other individuals and entities on his new one-of-one prison album "PETERSON," including Roc Nation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 08, 2025
Music Young Thug's Lawyer Granted Bond After 20 Day Jail Sentence Brian Steel will remain a free man. By Elias Andrews June 12, 2024
Gossip Tory Lanez Lawyer Allegedly Accuses Legal Consultant Of Recording Hearing After being searched, he called it "one of the messiest and ghetto trials I ever witnessed." By Erika Marie January 11, 2023
Sports Gilbert Arenas' Gambling Arrest & 5 Other Major Controversies Gilbert Arenas is a polarizing figure, and his recent arrest has only added to that. These are some of his biggest controversies. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
TV RHOA Star Peter Thomas Faces Charges After Choking A Woman At His Restaurant The "Real Housewives" alum had allegedly attacked Tammy Rivera's niece. By Diya Singhvi February 28, 2023
Relationships Johnny Depp Vs. Amber Heard: Court Is Staggering Exes Entrances & Exits To Avoid Conflict The headline-making trial is due to resume on May 16th. By Hayley Hynes May 07, 2022
Music Diddy Adds One More Lawyer To His Legal Team Mere Days Before Trial's Start Date Other last-minute efforts from Diddy's attorneys include gag order requests, evidence removals, and jury-related concerns. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2025
Music Master P's Son Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Refrigerators From University P probably isn't happy about this. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2024
Music Second G$ Lil Ronnie Murder Suspect Arrested In Fort Worth While nothing will bring back G$ Lil Ronnie, some justice is at least being served as police have detained both suspects. By Zachary Horvath March 08, 2025
Relationships Rihanna Went Behind ASAP Rocky's Back To Support Him At Assault Trial Rihanna was adamant about attending. By Cole Blake February 20, 2025
Music YNW Melly Looks To Secure Bond Ahead Of New Murder Trial YNW Melly's lawyers are trying to get him out of jail for the time being. By Alexander Cole August 17, 2023
Pop Culture Young Dolph's Alleged Killer, Jermarcus Johnson, Pleads Guilty To 3 Counts Of Accessory After The Fact Johnson was not involved in the planning or exceution of Dolph's shooting. However, he did accept a car and cellphone from co-defendant and half-brother Justin Johnson afterward. By Hayley Hynes June 09, 2023