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Crime Oxford High Shooter Identified As 15-Year-Old Ethan Crumbley: Report He has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and terrorism in connection with the Michigan school shooting that occurred this week. By Erika Marie December 01, 2021
Crime Baby Blue Refutes Snitching Rumors, Says He Was Set Up As A "Scapegoat" In PPP Fraud Case Before he begins his 20-month sentence, the Pretty Ricky singer shed light on how he and other celebrities were allegedly scammed. By Erika Marie February 02, 2022
Music Diddy's Lawyer Names Cassie As An Alleged Witness In Federal Case The singer could potentially take the stand. By Elias Andrews September 17, 2024
Music 6ix9ine Sells Assets Like Car & Mansion To Cover $10 Million Judgement In Assault Case Tekashi's girlfriend's recent arrest for felony assault to him wasn't enough to overshadow the provocateur's other legal battles. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 17, 2023
Pop Culture Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years In Prison For Murder Of George Floyd Derek Chauvin will serve the next 270 months behind bars for his role in George Floyd's death. By Kevin Goddard June 25, 2021
Crime Ralo Reflects On 4th Summer In Prison: "My Girl, My Daughter, & My Momma Cry Everyday" Ralo reflected on spending his fourth summer in prison with a post on Instagram, Tuesday. By Cole Blake June 29, 2021
Music King Yella Reportedly Arrested In Las Vegas On Unknown Charges King Yella has found himself in a lot of trouble and altercations over the years and this reported arrest adds to that long list. By Zachary Horvath June 14, 2025
Music 42 Dugg Updates His Condition After Shooting Scare 42 Dugg confirms he's alright following reports that shots were fired at a music video shoot with Roddy Ricch. By Alex Zidel February 22, 2021
Gossip Chrisean Rock's Ex-Stylist Seeks $1M Over "Baddies West" Premiere Punch Chrisean Rock's legal troubles continue to pile up. By Caroline Fisher March 10, 2024
Gossip Rich The Kid's Fiancée Tori Brixx Allegedly Breaks Woman's Nose At Target Tori Brixx was allegedly involved in a fight at Target, punching a middle-aged woman in the nose and engaging in a verbal altercation in the parking lot. By Alex Zidel April 21, 2020
Music Mariah Carey Has Motion Shut Down In Extortion Lawsuit Against Ex-Assistant Mariah Carey sought for a subpoena to be blocked that granted access to her medical records. By Noah C February 19, 2020
Music Young Threat, A Feature On Kendrick Lamar's "GNX," Was Hit With Murder Charges Young Threat was one of many Los Angeles-based collaborators Kendrick Lamar worked with on his 2024 album, "GNX." By Cole Blake January 06, 2026