Crime

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Crime Is Kodak Black On His Way To Jail...Again? Kodak Black is in trouble yet again, but his career is not over. He is in rehab now, but will he avoid prison? By Brandon Simmons March 11, 2023
Crime Minneapolis Police Officers Involved In Death Of George Floyd Fired Four police officers were fired following the death of George Floyd. By Rose Lilah May 26, 2020
Music d4vd's Alleged Farm Tools At Rental Home Lead To Suspicion A private investigator is looking into the d4vd and Celeste Rivas case, in which police still haven't determined a suspect or cause of death. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2025
Music Sheff G Reportedly Held Dinner Party For Gang Members After Hit The New York rapper's recent arrest continues to develop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2023
Sports Lisa Leslie Was Told Not To Make A "Big Fuss" About Brittney Griner's Arrest The WNBA legend says that many people in the basketball world were told not to launch a movement because Russian officials could use Griner as a "pawn." By Erika Marie March 26, 2022
Music AllStar JR Allegedly Left NBA Ben 10 Without Feeling In His Legs When reports of AllStar JR's arrest came out, it was unclear if it was tied to the shooting of NBA Ben 10. But more details allege otherwise. By Zachary Horvath April 23, 2026
Crime DDG Charged With Gun Possession & Reckless Driving: Report The 24-year old rapper could face a year for every charge if convicted By hnhh September 19, 2022
Music Ksoo's Codefendant Found Guilty Of Murder & Burglary Ksoo stands accused of murdering another man back in 2020, and his own father identified him as the alleged shooter. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2025
TV "Harlem" Actress Jerrie Johnson Accuses Film Director Marc Cayce Of Sexual Assualt Cayce allegedly grabbed Johnson by the nipple while misgendering her. By Diya Singhvi February 28, 2023
Music Meek Mill Calls OTF Jam A “Heathen” Over Lil Durk Testimony The Philly rapper questioned Jam’s credibility after he admitted violent crimes while implicating Durk in the alleged Quando Rondo plot. By Erika Marie August 27, 2026
TV Netflix Star Jerry Harris To Register As A Sex Offender Following Prison Stint The 22-year-old was sentenced to 12 years for sex crimes involving minors. By Hayley Hynes July 13, 2022
Music Kanye West Declares He Will Never Apologize To Jay-Z & Beyonce Despite Alleged Legal Threats Kanye West is also going at the Kardashian family for alleged sex trafficking and for separating him from his children. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2025