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Music Young Dolph Murder Suspect Gets New Lawyer Mid-Trial The defendant came without legal counsel for a hearing on April 20, and the judge believes some conflict might have occurred. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 22, 2023
Music Sean Kingston's Mother Is Out Of Jail After Shocking Arrest For Fraud Sean Kingston is still awaiting his extradition hearing in San Bernardino in California, and was arrested under the same warrant as his mother. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 27, 2024
Pop Culture Cardi B Calls Community Service A "Spiritual Journey" Cardi B says that community service has been "the best thing" to happen to her. By Cole Blake February 25, 2023
Music Yella Beezy Songs To Be Used In Mo3 Murder-For-Hire Trial Yella Beezy and his legal team have been fighting to keep lyrics out of his upcoming trial, but as it turns out, the fight was lost. By Alexander Cole July 28, 2026
Music Pretty Ricky’s Spectacular Smith Sued Over Sexual Assault Allegations By Erika Marie September 15, 2026
Music Chrisean Rock Calls Cap On Tamar Braxton's Friend's Assault Lawsuit The tables have allegedly turned. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 07, 2024
Pop Culture Kim Kardashian Robbery Trial Officially Begins Nine Years After Paris Incident One of the ten suspects standing trial in the Kim Kardashian robbery case reportedly passed away last month due to unknown circumstances. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 28, 2025
Music Diddy Recruits Ghislaine Maxwell's Former Attorney To Defend Him In Gang Rape Case Bobbi Sternheim has also previously represented Al Qaeda operative Khalid al Fawwaz. By Caroline Fisher February 15, 2024
Music Diddy’s Chief Of Staff Denies Orchestrating “Freak-Offs” Kristina Khorram has formally responded to the claims made by Phillip Pines in his lawsuit. By Aron A. June 04, 2026
Sports "Chiefsaholic" Pleads Guilty To Bank Robbery Charges Xavier Babudar was accused of stealing over $800,000 across 11 robberies in 7 states. By Ben Mock February 28, 2024
Sports Chiefs' Rashee Rice Faces Criminal Charges: What We Know The Super Bowl champion is in some seriously hot water. By Demi Phillips April 18, 2024
Pop Culture Pete Davidson Possibly Facing Criminal Charges For Crashing Car Into House There could be some consequences on the way. By James Jones April 24, 2023