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Crime Lawyer Seeks Investigation Into T.I. & Tiny Sexual Assault Allegations: Report A lawyer representing 11 different women with allegations is seeking to launch a full criminal investigation into the couple's history. By Madusa S. February 28, 2021
Music D4vd Accused Of Impregnating Celeste Rivas & Asking Her To Abort In Texts Prosecutors showed alleged text messages between D4vd and teenager Celeste Rivas, as well as alleged explicit photos of the two. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 25, 2026
Music Dr Umar Johnson Is Outraged By Jay-Z Allegations And Cautions His Accuser Dr. Umar believes a big trial revelation could be on the way. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 15, 2024
Music Young Thug Trial Is A "Dumpster Fire" According To Georgia's Former Judicial Chair Lester Tate referred specifically to the dispute over Judge Ural Glanville's recusal dilemma in the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 13, 2024
Music Lizzo Claims Free Speech In Postmates Driver Defamation Lawsuit: Report Lizzo argues her public shaming of a Postmates driver back in December should be protected under free speech. By Noah C February 16, 2020
Sneakers Cool Kicks Update: Feds Find $500K Worth Of Stolen Nike Product Authorities seized $500K in stolen Nike goods from Cool Kicks’ warehouse as founder Adeel Shams faces ongoing criminal charges. By Ben Atkinson October 07, 2025
Crime Hernandez Govan, Man Who Allegedly Ordered Hit On Young Dolph, Rejects Plea Deal Ahead Of Trial Hernandez Govan is accused of alleged murder-for-hire attempt on rapper Young Dolph's life in 2021. Dolph was shot and killed at bakery. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 02, 2025
Life 6ix9ine Provoked His Kidnapping, Gang Member Argues The man convicted for kidnapping 6ix9ine says that the rapper provoked the attack. By Cole Blake April 15, 2023
Music Kay-O Convicted Of Murder After Bragging About It In Music Video According to prosecutors, the song's lyrics contained information only known by those directly involved in the crime. By Caroline Fisher December 13, 2023
Politics Far-Right Internet Personality 'Baked Alaska' Arrested By FBI In Capitol Riot Probe The former Buzzfeed staffer was arrested for his participation in the January 6th riot at the Capitol. By Madusa S. January 16, 2021
Crime Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Lawyer Fights Indictment After Grand Jury Wasn't Shown Video Evidence Mark Heller's pissed. By Chantilly Post November 14, 2019
Random Man Charged With Terrorist Threat For Licking Items In Walmart A man has been charged with making a terrorist threat after he mocked the severity of the coronavirus pandemic by licking various items in Walmart on camera. By Lynn S. March 25, 2020