Crime

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Pop Culture YNW Melly Update: Alleged Victim's Mom Asks Judge To Deny Rapper's Bond Melly was granted a mistrial earlier this summer, though he has hopes of getting out on bond ASAP while awaiting his return to court. By Hayley Hynes September 15, 2023
Music R. Kelly Sent To Solitary Confinement Amid Fight For New Trial R. Kelly's plans to prepare his reply brief as he fights for a new trial were thwarted after being thrown into solitary confinement. By Zachary Horvath February 13, 2026
Crime Drake Fires Back At "Love Island" Star's Lawsuit The Canadian superstar’s legal representation criticized the plaintiff behind a lawsuit against the rapper for seemingly undermining his own point. By Isaiah Cane October 16, 2020
Music Blueface Gives Chrisean Rock A Curfew In Alleged Leaked Jail Call Blueface is upset with Chrisean right now. By Alexander Cole June 06, 2024
Crime 21-Year Old Dallas Woman Shot & Killed By Friend Over Basketball Game Police are still on the hunt for the 31-year old shooter. By Lamar Banks October 10, 2022
Music Aubrey O'Day Claims To Have More Diddy Stories After Footage Surfaces The Danity Kane star has criticized Diddy for years. By Elias Andrews May 17, 2024
Crime Nathaniel Woods Set For Execution, His Co-Defendant Says He's Innocent Nathaniel Woods was convicted of capital murder in 2005, but his supporters don't think he should be held responsible for a crime they say he didn't commit. By Erika Marie March 04, 2020
Music YNW Melly And YNW Bortlen Witness Tampering Charges Get New Details Melly and Bortlen's witness tampering charges are now clearer. By Lavender Alexandria October 09, 2023
Crime XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Wants More Cash For Private Investigator Dedrick Williams is demanding more money as he is in need of a private investigator. By Alexander Cole June 13, 2020
Music Prosecutors Are Furious With Diddy For Consulting With Attorney Mark Geragos Attorney Mark Geragos previously discussed Diddy's case on his podcast with TMZ's Harvey Levin, "2 Angry Men." By Cole Blake May 06, 2025
Crime Tory Lanez Bail Increases For Violating Megan Thee Stallion Court Order: Report A judge increased Tory Lanez's bail after he was found in violation of a court order to stay 100 yards away from Megan Thee Stallion. By Aron A. August 23, 2021
Music Lil Baby's Mugshot Released After His Chaotic Arrest In Las Vegas The rapper does not look great. By Elias Andrews August 29, 2024