Crime

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Crime Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty Pleads Not Guilty, Hands Over Passport Kenneth Petty faces new legal drama for reportedly not registering as a sex offender in his new home state of California. By Erika Marie March 05, 2020
Crime Cardi B's Friend Star Brim Charged Over Strip Club Beat Down: Report Star Brim, close friend of Cardi B, has been charged in a federal case against 59 Brim Bloods set in New York City. By Aron A. February 18, 2020
Crime Young Thug's Attorney Speaks: "[He] Committed No Crime Whatsoever" Thug's accused of being involved in racketeering, robbery, obstructing justice, witness intimidation, murder, attacks on law enforcement officers, and more. By Erika Marie May 10, 2022
Music Boosie Badazz Wants To Know If You Would Snitch Or Go To Trial To Fight Death Penalty The rapper said that if you've never faced "real prison situations" then you've "never been tested." By Erika Marie June 03, 2022
TV "Making The Band" Star Chopper Arrested For Sex Trafficking The former reality TV star is also accused of being a pimp. By Rose Lilah April 25, 2022
Crime Nicki Minaj's Brother's Sentencing Date For Child Rape Case Revealed Jelani Maraj will be sentenced later this month. By Alex Zidel December 05, 2019
Crime Venezuelan President Charged With Drug Trafficking In U.S. The United States has charged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and several high-ranking officials with fourteen federal charges. By Mitch Findlay March 26, 2020
Music DJ Akademiks Theorizes Lil Durk Will Face A "Big" Indictment Over Other Alleged Crimes Lil Durk was arrested for allegedly conspiring to commit murder-for-hire. By Cole Blake October 27, 2024
Crime Troy Ave Attends Trial Of Tekashi 6ix9ine “Bloods” Associates Rapper Troy Ave was in the courtroom this week to show support to a couple of Tekashi's "blood" associates. By Kevin Goddard September 19, 2019
Music Joe Budden Continues To Roast DJ Envy Amid Scam Allegations Joe Budden is having fun on his podcast. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2023
Music Diddy's Alleged Sex Tape With A Male Celebrity Reportedly Subject To Bidding War A lawyer for various Diddy accusers thinks it might go public soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 06, 2024
Crime Young Thug's Brother Shares A Message To Him From Behind Bars The YSL RICO trial is once again in full swing. By Lavender Alexandria January 08, 2024