Crime

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Relationships Joycelyn Savage Alleges She’s Carrying Fiancé R. Kelly’s Baby In New Tell-All Book The embattled singer’s fiancée has penned an 11-page tell-all, now available on Amazon, detailing how she discovered her pregnancy. By Hayley Hynes August 12, 2022
Crime Kenneth Petty's Prosecutors Want Him To Serve Hefty Jail Sentence Kenneth Petty recently pled guilty to not registering as a sex offender in California. By Alexander Cole June 24, 2022
Crime Toronto Rapper Top5, Charged With First-Degree Murder, Reportedly Sought Revenge For Brother's Killing The Toronto rapper-turned-fugitive allegedly sought revenge for his brother's murder. By Taylor McCloud October 20, 2021
Relationships Young Thug's Candy Crush Addiction Keeping Him Sane In Jail, Mariah The Scientist Says As the YSL RICO trial continues its hunt for eligible jurors, Thugger is doing what he can to stimulate his mind behind bars. By Hayley Hynes October 09, 2023
Music EBK Jaaybo Reportedly Arrested On Drug And Ammunition Charges A Month After Release EBK Jaaybo also allegedly drove without a license and violated the terms of his probation. His next court date is set for Friday, March 7. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2025
Sports Lawrence Taylor Arrested For Sex Offender Charges In Florida LT's attorney expects the charges to be dismissed. By Thomas Galindo December 18, 2021
Crime Longest Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Ever Discovered At U.S.- Mexico Border A drug-smuggling tunnel was found at the U.S.-Mexico border. By Ben Bijur February 02, 2020
Music Kay Flock Addresses His RICO Conviction & Murder Acquittal Kay Flock will receive his sentence for his RICO, firearm, and assault convictions on July 16, almost four years after he entered custody. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2025
Crime "Soho Karen" Gayle King Interview Goes Viral With Backlash On Her Attitude & Outfit Miya Ponsetto, dubbed "SoHo Karen," attacked a 14-year old boy on the baseless allegation of stealing her phone. By hnhh January 08, 2021
TV Jay-Z & Yo Gotti Star In Heartbreaking "Exposing Parchman" Trailer The documentary will explore the corruption at Mississippi's Parchman Penitentiary. By Aron A. May 11, 2023
Crime Dark Lo Receives Over 7 Years In Prison For Witness Intimidation: Report He allegedly sent threatening messages to a government witness who testified against AR-Ab. By Erika Marie August 06, 2021
Music Tory Lanez Bashes Roc Nation And Ex Attorney On New Song "Verdict Day" Tory Lanez recorded his new album in prison, so he was bound to touch on the reason why he's been locked up. By Elias Andrews March 07, 2025