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Music B.G. Leaving Prison Soon, Reports Suggest He'll Be Out In "A Few Days" The rapper was projected to complete his sentence on April 7, 2024. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 01, 2023
Music Eminem's Stalker Gets Lengthy Prison Sentence For Home Invasion Matthew David Hughes broke into Eminem's Michigan home twice this decade, once in April of 2020 and once in August of 2024. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2025
Original Content From Diddy To Weinstein: Sexual Misconduct Allegations Shaking Up Hip Hop & Hollywood The accusations keep coming. These 17 celebrities face lawsuits, criminal charges, or convictions for sexual misconduct. By Erika Marie May 13, 2025
Crime Amber Guyger Sentenced To 10-Years In Prison For Murder Of Botham Jean Amber Guyger killed Botham Jean by accident after she confused his apartment for hers and believed he was an intruder. By Aron A. October 02, 2019
Tech Elon Musk Officially Sued By Twitter After Backing Out Of $44B Acquisition Deal Since the Tesla CEO signed on the dotted line, Twitter expects him to pay up. By Hayley Hynes July 12, 2022
Music DJ Akademiks Posts Footage Of His Roc Nation Deposition Over Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion Roc Nation lawyers asked DJ Akademiks about his alleged ties to Tory Lanez and his coverage of the Megan Thee Stallion case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2025
Random Stefflon Don's Brother Wanted By Police For Supporting BLM Stefflon Don's sister's house was barged into by police who were searching for her brother, who is wanted for saying he would attend a Black Lives Matter protest. By Alex Zidel June 15, 2020
Crime Manuel Ellis Murder: Mayor Wants Cops Involved "Prosecuted To The Full Extent" Tacoma mayor is demanding the officers involved with his death are fired. By Aron A. June 07, 2020
Pop Culture George Floyd NYC Statue Vandal Caught On Surveillance Video A statue honoring George Floyd in New York City’s Union Square Park was vandalized on Sunday, police said. By Isiah Cowan October 04, 2021
Music ASAP Rocky Anoints His Lawyer Joe Tacopina A Member Of ASAP After Assault Case Acquittal ASAP Rocky can return to focusing on his upcoming album, "Don't Be Dumb." By Cole Blake February 19, 2025
Streetwear Drake Supports Young Thug With Custom "STOP RICO" Hoodie "3 the guys out the you know..." By Hayley Hynes August 12, 2023
Pop Culture Lil Tjay Reveals Bullet Wounds While Performing Shirtless The Bronx native returned to New Jersey, where he was shot last year, for a recent performance. By Isaac Fontes January 03, 2023