Crime

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Music Cassie Alleges Diddy Introduced Her To Blue Dolphin Ecstasy In Shocking Trial Testimony Cassie has finally taken the stand in Diddy's criminal trial in which he faces charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. By Cole Blake May 13, 2025
Pop Culture Tasha K To Pay Cardi B $3.8M Bond Over Defamation Case, Judge Orders The YouTuber and rapper's legal drama has been unfolding since 2019. By Hayley Hynes October 15, 2022
Music R Kelly's Lawsuit Against Tasha K & The U.S. Government To Be Dismissed Kelly filed the suit back in November of last year. By Zachary Horvath August 14, 2024
Sports Jake Paul's Beach Joy Ride In Puerto Rico Leads To Investigation Paul reportedly drove on a beach in Puerto Rico that was off-limits due to turtle-nesting season. By Alexander Cole May 15, 2021
Music Digga D Uploads Chilling Video Of Alleged Murder Attempt Against Him The U.K. rapper posted a video in which you can hear shots ringing out, plus pictures of an SUV with bullet holes in it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 15, 2023
Crime Disney Channel Actor, Stoney Westmoreland, To Serve Jail Time For Enticing A Minor For Sex The former "Andi Mack" actor will face two years in prison, 10 years of supervision, and must register as a sex offender. By Lawrencia Grose June 05, 2022
Pop Culture Cardi B's Nail Artist Speaks Out After Husband Charged In Salon Fire Cardi B's nail artist is sticking by her husband. By Cole Blake October 28, 2023
Life Highland Park Shooting Update: 22-Year-Old Robert E. Crimo III Named As Person Of Interest The tragedy marks the 308th mass shooting in the U.S. this year. By Hayley Hynes July 04, 2022
Crime SpotemGottem's Attorney Clarifies Rumors: "This Was Not A Shootout" The rapper is recovering after being shot multiple times in Miami. By Erika Marie September 21, 2021
Pop Culture XXXTENTACION Fan Explains Posting Snapchat Of Late Rapper After His Death Scott Barbieux and his ex-girlfriend were looking at bikes at RIVA Motorsports in June 2018 when they witnessed the "Jocelyn Flores" artist's robbery and fatal shooting. By Hayley Hynes February 18, 2023
Music 50 Cent Clowns Gucci Mane For Allegedly Snitching On Pooh Shiesty Authorities arrested Pooh Shiesty for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint, earlier this year. By Cole Blake April 13, 2026
Music Lil Durk Faces New Criminal Charge Due To Superseding Federal Indictment Lil Durk and his legal team have denied the prosecution's accusations, citing an alleged targeted attack on his lyrical content. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2025