Crime

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Viral Superstar Pride Case Gets Hilariously Empathetic Reaction From Freddie Gibbs The 21-year-old rapper turned himself in, faces charges of first-degree murder, and was denied bond for allegedly murdering his barber. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 28, 2023
Music Rob49 Seen With Gun During Southern University Concert Fans spotted the firearm sticking out the back of the rapper's shorts. By Ben Mock October 14, 2023
Music Lil Nas X Breaks Silence On Shocking Felony Arrest Lil Nas X spent the weekend behind bars before he was able to post a $75,000 bail on Monday for his viral arrest. By Cole Blake August 26, 2025
Crime Young Dro To Serve Jail Time For Smashing Pudding In GF’s Face: Report Young Dro could be released in a few weeks though if all goes smoothly. By Kevin Goddard September 24, 2019
Sports Shannon Sharpe Hit With $20 Million Lawsuit For Alleged Defamation Of Usher Concertgoer Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson are facing a defamation allegation from a woman who attended an Usher concert in April. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Will Not Go To Prison Over His Federal Gun Case Boosie Badazz reportedly received a sentence of time served, a $50,000 fine, and 300 hours of community service. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026
Sports Odell Beckham Jr Recalls Living At Drake's Home During Break-In OBJ said the men who broke in asked for an autograph. By Ben Mock January 20, 2024
Crime AAB Hellabandz Suspected Killer Gets Arrested: Report It appears to be a case of revenge. By Karlton Jahmal May 22, 2021
Crime Chris Brown's Trial Date In Alleged Rape Case Postponed Chris Brown's trial date in an alleged rape case has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. By Lynn S. April 08, 2020
Music Young Thug Stunned By Courtroom Pill Handoff, Attorneys Say Young Thug's legal team says he was caught off guard by the alleged drug exchange that occurred in the courtroom, last week. By Cole Blake January 24, 2023
Life FBG Duck's Mom Reveals "Teezy" Shared Her Son's Location Prior To His Murder The first five arrests in connection with the late rapper's death took place in October 2021. By Hayley Hynes April 11, 2023
Crime Polo G's Mom Confirms She Bonded Out Her Son Stacia Mac says that she's bonded out Polo G and that he's awaiting processing. By Aron A. June 12, 2021