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Crime R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty To Bribery In Connection To Aaliyah ID Claims: Report R. Kelly denies bribing officials to make Aaliyah a fake ID for their marriage. By Aron A. December 18, 2019
Pop Culture Quando Rondo Didn't Sustain Injuries In Los Angeles Shooting, Rep Confirms A video of the "ABG" rapper screaming as police arrived at his Escalade to help his injured (and now deceased) friend has been circulating online. By Hayley Hynes August 20, 2022
Crime Two Florida Men Charged After Racially Profiling & Attacking Black Teen On Camera The two men were arrested on felony charges. By Aron A. June 16, 2022
Music Drake Hit With A RICO? Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Lawsuit Against Stake, Drake & Adin Ross This one is just the latest in a series of lawsuits against the online gambling platform that Drake and Adin Ross have promoted heavily in recent years. By Aron A. January 06, 2026
Pop Culture R&B Singer Chico DeBarge Impersonates Brother, Charged With Drug Possession & DUI The singer reportedly had methamphetamines and heroin on him. By hnhh January 25, 2021
Movies Medical Expert Says Jonathan Majors' Accuser Is Lying Jonathan Majors' defense has new angle. By Ben Mock April 30, 2023
Original Content How Does Tekashi 6ix9ine's Sentence Compare To Other Rappers? Sentenced to 24 months behind bars, 6ix9ine's case is an anomaly in not only his cooperation, but the sentence he's received. By Robert Blair December 19, 2019
Crime Ahmaud Arbery Killers Don't Want Him Called A "Victim" During Trial The audacity of the McMichael's defense team is appalling. By Karlton Jahmal January 02, 2021
Music YNW Melly Trial Expected To Last Another Month The end appears to be sight for the winding legal battle. By Ben Mock July 08, 2023
Uncategorized Woman Shot When Takeoff Died Speaks Out For The First Time A 24-year-old woman speaks out for the first time after she was shot during he altercation that led to Takeoff's death. By Aron A. January 19, 2023
Music Diddy Seen For The First Time Since Arrest In Leaked Courtroom Footage Diddy's legal battle is just beginning. By Caroline Fisher December 07, 2024
Crime Takeoff's Killer Not Yet Arrested, Police Ask For Leads Police want the public's help to identify the gunman responsible for Takeoff's death. By Aron A. November 01, 2022