Crime

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Music Jay-Z Accuser Admits "Mistakes" In Recounting Alleged Assault Some of the details have been tweaked. By Elias Andrews December 14, 2024
Music Tony Yayo Thinks Video Of Gunna Leaving Jail "Wasn't A Good First Day Out" He spoke on the video of Gunna accepting his plea deal and admitting that YSL is a gang in court. By Erika Marie January 06, 2023
Music Maino & Jim Jones Talk Young Thug & Gunna's Lyrics Being Used Against Them The rappers called out people who don't use Hollywood screenwriters or directors' violent films in court cases. By Erika Marie June 23, 2022
Pop Culture Unfoonk Sentenced To Nearly 10 Years In Jail After Violating YSL Plea Agreement Young Thug's brother was arrested last month on charges of possessing a firearm by a convicted felon, among other things. By Hayley Hynes June 05, 2023
Crime Dave East Takes Deal In NYC Yacht Party Assault Case: Report Dave East receives some good news... kinda. By Aron A. September 23, 2019
Pop Culture R. Kelly's Ex-Wife Speaks Out After His Guilty Conviction Drea Kelly, R. Kelly's ex-wife, says her heart is "in two places" after the disgraced singer was found guilty in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial. By Alex Zidel September 28, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Attacker Sentenced To Life In Prison: Report The Latin Kings member who admitted to assaulting R. Kelly has been sentenced to life in prison in a racketeering case that involved two murders. By Aron A. October 28, 2020
Crime J. Prince Claims Quavo’s Friend Gave Statements To Police In Takeoff Investigation J. Prince pulls out alleged paperwork on Quavo's affiliate, Willie Bland. By Aron A. February 07, 2023
Music Kay Flock Faces Life In Prison As Prosecutors Push To Use Lyrics As Evidence Kay Flock's legal battle continues. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2025
Crime Cardi B Helps Victim Of Acid Attack In Dominican Republic, Offers $10K Reward The Dominican rapper is putting up her own money to help find the persons responsible for throwing acid on a 19-year-old woman in the DR. By Erika Marie October 02, 2020
Pop Culture Drew Carey's Ex-Fiancee, Dr. Amie Harwick, Murdered Rest in peace, Dr. Amie Harwick. By Dominiq R. February 17, 2020
Politics A$AP Rocky Fan Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up Swedish Embassy She visited the complex and kicked over furniture while yelling at the staff. By Erika Marie July 27, 2019