Crime

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Random Over 69 Pounds Of Cocaine Found & Seized On A Cruise Ship The bricks were estimated to be valued over $5 million. By Madusa S. June 15, 2021
Crime Nipsey Hussle's Murder Suspect Attacked With Razor, Lawyer Says The man accused of murdering Nipsey Hussle was attacked with a razor in jail and needed staples in the back of his head. By Cole Blake June 29, 2022
Music Afrika Bambaataa Reunites With Sexual Assault Accuser That Walked Back His Allegations Ronald "Bee-Stinger" Savage wants to heal and move on from the Afrika Bambaataa situation, and alleged he was wrong about his claims. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 13, 2024
Music 6ix9ine Arrested In The Dominican Republic, His Lawyer Issues A Statement 6ix9ine's lawyer is advocating for his quick release. By Alexander Cole January 18, 2024
Music CNN Shuts Down Diddy Claim That They "Altered" Cassie Hallway Video Diddy's legal team leveled a bold allegations against the news network, and they claim they have evidence. By Elias Andrews March 13, 2025
Crime JAŸ-Z Reportedly Takes A Major Loss Against Tony Buzbee California appeals court upheld the dismissal of his lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee. By Aron A. September 10, 2026
Music DaBaby Still Hits The Studio Following Loaded Firearm Arrest After the rapper was reportedly arrested Thursday night for carrying a loaded firearm, he still managed to hit the studio the same night. By Madusa S. January 08, 2021
Music Diddy Allegedly Tried To Haggle Over Escort Rates For "Freak-Offs" The prosecution has finally called its final witness to the stand in Diddy's long-running sex trafficking and racketeering trial. By Cole Blake June 23, 2025
Life White Boy Rick Arrested, Ex-Gangster Reportedly Punched Woman After Saying Wrong Name During Sex Rick's alleged victim is his girlfriend, though her name remains unknown at this time. By Hayley Hynes May 13, 2023
Life 500 Pounds Of Weed Spilt On Missouri Highway On 4/20 During 3-Car Crash Missouri troopers won't be forgetting this year's 4/20 anytime soon. By Hayley Hynes April 22, 2022
Music Can 1501 Certified Entertainment Survive Its Drama With Megan Thee Stallion? Although 1501 Certified Entertainment and Megan Thee Stallion started on the right foot, a series of troubling incidents soon soured their relationship. By Tamara McCullough August 22, 2023
Crime R. Kelly Defense Team Compares Him To MLK, Mike Pence, Hugh Hefner: Report During closing arguments, Kelly's defense reportedly recited portions of Dr. King's "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech. By Erika Marie September 23, 2021