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Random Daughter Of Former NYPD Officer Says Malcolm X Assassination Confession Letter Is Fake The daughter of the cop who allegedly penned the confession-filled letter is claiming it's a hoax. By Madusa S. March 02, 2021
Music Man Who Killed J. Cole's Mentor Filthe Rich Convicted & Sentenced J. Cole has credited Fayetteville, North Carolina's rap duo Bomm Sheltuh, comprised of Filthe Rich and Nervous Reck, with opening his doors. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026
Crime Pretty Ricky's Spectacular Arrested For Assaulting Disney Employee: Report The alleged incident reportedly began after Spectacular joked about coronavirus. By Erika Marie December 01, 2020
Music Trae Tha Truth Reacts To Murder Of Houston Rapper Obe Noir The Houston rapper/activist wrote his condolences to Obe on Instagram. By Azure Johnson March 10, 2021
Music Kay Flock Sends Audio Message To Fans Elaborating On His RICO Case & Verdict Kay Flock was found guilty on various RICO and assault counts this week, but was acquitted of a murder charge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2025
Music Lil Durk Trial Could Face Delay Until 2026 Due To "Complex" Case Lil Durk and his legal team disagree with prosecutors and defense attorneys, as he wants to face trial this October as previously scheduled. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2025
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty Suddenly Sick, Can't Attend Mediation With Assault Accuser This is the latest of several cancellations and pushback due to Petty's ill health. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 11, 2023
Life BTB Savage Murder Under Investigation By Federal Agents: Video Houston PD Chief Troy Finner gave an update on the fatal shooting's investigation earlier this weekend. By Hayley Hynes April 02, 2023
Music Too Short's Brother Wayne Shaw Killed In Oakland Shooting Police are still determining a motive. By Elias Andrews January 30, 2025
Music Bic Fizzle Arrested In Connection With Arkansas Murder Arkansas rapper Bic Fizzle, once signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label, is facing a murder investigation following a deadly shooting. By Erika Marie July 07, 2026
Music Casanova Reportedly Turns Himself In, Charged With Felony Robbery Casanova has been reportedly hit with a robbery charge. By Mitch Findlay August 15, 2018
Pop Culture Tyler Perry's Sexual Assault Accuser Claims Leaked Texts Prove Allegations Mario Rodriguez sued Tyler Perry for $77 million and accused him of sexual assault, battery, and infliction of emotional distress. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2026