Crime

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Crime R. Kelly Prosecutors Respond To His COVID-19 Concerns R. Kelly's prosecutors tell him to work out if he's so concerned about his health, begging the judge to keep him locked up. By Alex Zidel May 05, 2020
Gossip Blueface Allegedly Shot Man Over A Bad Joke More is being revealed about Blueface's attempted murder charges. By Erika Marie November 18, 2022
Music Diddy Allegedly Asked Cassie To Celebrate Christmas With A "Freak-Off" Party The Diddy trial's jury saw alleged text message exchanges between him and Cassie, which allegedly date back to 2013. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 16, 2025
Music Diddy Rushed Out Of Prison Following Head Injury Diddy reportedly suffered a head injury, though the details remain unclear. By Aron A. October 12, 2026
Relationships Keke Palmer Security Footage Surfaces Following Darius Jackson Abuse Allegations The images are harrowing. By Alexander Cole November 10, 2023
Crime Michael Jordan's Father's Killer Will Remain In Prison, Parole Canceled: Report Larry Demery was slated for release in 2024, but it has been reported that the parole he was granted last year has been axed. By Erika Marie December 29, 2021
Crime Florida Man Flirts With Judge During Hearing: "You're Gorgeous" Take your shot when you can. By Karlton Jahmal February 07, 2021
Sports Wild Scene Erupts In Court After Simone Biles' Brother Is Acquitted Of Murder A wild scene in the courtroom ensued after the judge’s ruling. By Taya Coates June 16, 2021
Music Lil Baby Concert Ends With Shooting, Footage Surfaces Online The victim is currently in critical condition at the hospital. By Alexander Cole September 08, 2023
Pop Culture Megan, Halle, & Cassie Spoke Up — And Got Doubted, Not Defended Even as Megan Thee Stallion, Cassie, and Halle Bailey came forward with evidence, they were still mocked, doubted, memed, or ignored. By Erika Marie May 30, 2025
Music Drake Uses Movie Clip To Distance Himself From Diddy Allegations Drizzy pokes fun at the mogul. By Elias Andrews September 24, 2024
Pop Culture B.G.'s Prison Release Conditions: Drug/Alcohol Treatment, Community Service, GED, And More The Cash Money Records artist spent over a decade in prison, and fans are rooting for him to succeed through his transition back into reality. By Hayley Hynes September 08, 2023