Crime

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Crime NLE Choppa Thinks YNW Melly Should Be Free Instead Of 6ix9ine NLE Choppa takes issue with YNW Melly's request for early prison release getting denied, while "the rat", Tekashi 6ix9ine, gets to roam free. By Lynn S. April 17, 2020
Music JAY-Z Sues 'Reasonable Doubt" Cover Art Photographer For Using His Likeness: Report The rap mogul is claiming the photographer has sold images of him for thousands of dollars. By Madusa S. June 15, 2021
Music Diddy's Fourth Sexual Assault Accuser Allegedly Sits In His Lap In New Photos Diddy was hit with yet another sexual assault lawsuit recently. By Caroline Fisher December 06, 2023
Crime Lil Mosey Pleads Not Guilty To Second-Degree Rape Charges: Report The 19-year-old rapper reportedly appeared in court alongside his legal team and his parents. By Erika Marie April 28, 2021
Crime Plumber Finds Cash Tied To Burglary Behind Walls Of Joel Osteen's Church About 500 envelopes stuffed with cash and checks were discovered behind a loose toilet. By Nancy Jiang December 04, 2021
Crime Remy Ma Gets Heated When Discussing Snitching: "Stay A Law-Abiding Citizen" If you can't do the time, Remy says don't do the crime. By Erika Marie September 23, 2019
Music Lil Durk Finally Gets His Wish As Murder-For-Hire Case Takes A Turn Lil Durk has been behind bars since 2024, when authorities charged him with murder-for-hire for an alleged incident involving Quando Rondo. By Cole Blake March 10, 2026
Crime Mexican Cartel Are Targeting Cops At Their Homes The Jalisco cartel threatens to kill two members of law enforcement for every cartel member arrested. By Aron A. June 01, 2021
Pop Culture Trans Woman Speaks After Being Misidentified As Uvalde Shooter: "People Are Threatening Me" Fake news quickly spread after 4Chan users claimed shooter Salvador Ramos was trans while using a trans woman's picture. By Erika Marie May 26, 2022
Music 6ix9ine Recalls Asking Diddy Why He Never Got A Freak Off Invite In 2024, 6ix9ine spent time at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn where Diddy was awaiting trial. By Cole Blake October 15, 2025
Music Tupac Murder Case: Police Reportedly Arrest Suspect Keefe D In Drive-By Shooting According to AP's sources, Las Vegas officials have come one step closer to solving the infamous and decade-spanning case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2023
Crime Brian Laundrie Search: Human Remains Reportedly Found Near Wanted Man’s Belongings Partial remains have been discovered at the Carlton Reserve, not far from the Laundrie family home. By Hayley Hynes October 20, 2021