Crime

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Gossip Rapper Kris Wu, One Of China's Biggest Stars, Accused Of Sexual Abuse: Report The superstar entertainer has been accused of luring, coercing, and sexually assaulting girls, some minors, but he adamantly denies the accusations. By Erika Marie July 20, 2021
Music Man Charged With Murder Of Rapper Snootie Wild The Memphis rapper was killed last February in Houston after a roadside altercation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 17, 2022
Crime Grime MC Solo 45 Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison On 21 Rape Counts Former BBK member Solo 45 has been sentenced to charges of rape and sexual assault. By Aron A. August 03, 2020
Streetwear Coolkicks Issues Statement Following Arrest Of Co-founder Adeel Shams Coolkicks co-founder Adeel Shams was arrested in Santa Monica at their warehouse after a raid by the LAPD on Thursday, October 2. By Zachary Horvath October 04, 2025
Crime Taxstone Shares Disheartening Message Describing Riker's Island During COVID-19 Taxstone is currently locked up in Riker's Island, and fearful of what might happen there with COVID-19. By Rose Lilah April 02, 2020
Music Diddy Hit With Disturbing New Lawsuits From Men Alleging Sexual Assault These lawsuits were filed by Tony Buzbee, who represents many other alleged Diddy victims. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 14, 2024
Music Chris Brown Officially Charged With Grievous Bodily Harm While In U.K. Prison Chris Brown was arrested in the United Kingdom earlier this week for an alleged nightclub brawl from a few years ago. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2025
Crime Armie Hammer Investigated By LAPD Following Rape Accusation: Report The anonymous woman who accused Hammer of assault on social media has come forward with a high-powered attorney. By Erika Marie March 18, 2021
Music YSL RICO Trial To Resume Following YSL Polo Conviction More news on Young Thug's future could emerge soon. By Lavender Alexandria September 07, 2023
Music Lil Durk Reportedly Booked Into Miami Prison As He Awaits Transport To LA Lil Durk is facing an alleged murder-for-hire charge By Caroline Fisher October 26, 2024
Music Gunna Vs. R. Kelly: Twitter Debates After Atlanta Nightclub Video Is Gunna being treated worse than R. Kelly? Some on Twitter seem to think so. By Noah Grant June 06, 2023
Music Lil Durk’s Lawyers Call Out Prosecutors In New Motion To Dismiss Murder-For-Hire Case Lil Durk remains behind bars after being arrested for an alleged murder-for-hire plot back in October 2024. By Caroline Fisher October 07, 2025