Crime

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Music HoodRich Pablo Juan Reportedly Freed From Prison After RICO Sentence HoodRich Pablo Juan was arrested in October of 2020 on RICO charges regarding alleged violent activity and drug trafficking. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 19, 2025
Music Milwaukee Rappers Lil Shiesty, Funny $Money Murdered Funny $Money and Lil Sheisty were killed at different stages of their careers in a shooting that has shaken Milwaukee’s Rap scene. By Erika Marie August 19, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Fans Tell Judge To "Shut Up" While Interrupting Court To Shout "Free YB" NBA YoungBoy's passionate fans Zoom-bombed the court hearing. By Cole Blake July 22, 2024
Pop Culture Doja Cat Receives Death Threat After Tinychat Bullying Accusations: Report In past years, the "Say So" singer was called out for allegedly acting racist in online spaces, though she denied any such behaviour. By Hayley Hynes December 31, 2022
Music Lil Durk Leaves DJ Akademiks Stunned With Unforeseen Phone Call From Behind Bars DJ Akademiks has previously interviewed Lil Durk and extensively covered the rapper's murder-for-hire allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 28, 2025
Music YSL Co-Founder Defends Gunna From Snitching Allegations YSL Mondo says he was wrong to speak on Gunna. By Cole Blake August 04, 2024
Pop Culture R. Kelly Hires Bill Cosby’s Former Attorney To Help Challenge Racketeering Conviction: Report High-profile New York attorney Jennifer Bonjean helped get Bill Cosby out of prison earlier this year. By Hayley Hynes October 29, 2021
Life Ezra Miller Arrested After Wounding 26-Year-Old Woman With A Chair: Report The "Fantastic Beasts" star is said to have been the source of "10 police calls" in his area of residence since March 7th. By Hayley Hynes April 19, 2022
Music New Diddy Trial Evidence Reveals Hotel Planning & Cleanup Logistics For Alleged "Freak-Offs" The twenty-fourth day of Diddy's criminal trial kicked off in New York City on Monday morning with more testimony. By Cole Blake June 16, 2025
Music Diddy Allegedly Assaulted A Woman Over Tupac Comment A TV remote was allegedly involved. By Elias Andrews October 16, 2024
Crime Two Charged Ex-Minneapolis Officers Blame Derek Chauvin For George Floyd's Death Two of the former Minneapolis officers recently charged in the death of George Floyd are putting the sole blame on Derek Chauvin, who is facing charges of second degree murder. By Lynn S. June 05, 2020
Gram Kelsey Nicole Checks Person Who Says She's "Going To Jail" Whenever news of the Tory Lanez-Megan Thee Stallion case gets new life, Kelsey finds herself once again on the receiving end of trolls. By Erika Marie April 05, 2022