Crime

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Music Young Thug Trial Update: Witness' Lawyer Pleads For Client's Life Amid Health Issues In Jail Quindarrius “Lil Dee” Zachary isn't in good shape, and prison time isn't helping. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 16, 2024
Crime Foogiano Indicted On Federal Gun Charges Gucci Mane's artist Foogiano was indicted on federal gun charges for a shooting incident that happened in 2020. By Alex Zidel December 15, 2021
Pop Culture R. Kelly Sues Brooklyn Prison For "Cruel & Unusual Punishment" After Being Placed On Suicide Watch The disgraced singer was sentenced to 30 years for his crimes earlier this week. By Hayley Hynes July 01, 2022
Music Young Thug's Lawyer Brian Steel Taken Into Custody After Accusing Judge And The State Of Coercing Witnesses The Young Thug trial went off the rails today. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2024
Crime Lil Yachty Arrested For Driving Over 150MPH: Report Lil Yachty has been arrested for speeding in Atlanta, reportedly being clocked at over 150MPH. By Alex Zidel September 28, 2020
Crime Kodak Black's Lawyer Updates Case With Good News Kodak Black's case in New York has been resolved, but his attorney is frustrated about the rapper's situation. By Alex Zidel March 30, 2020
Pop Culture Ian Connor Makes Light Of His 33 Allegations On His 33rd Birthday Ian Connor continues to brush off the alleged 33 accusations of sexual assault against him, clapping back at fans as well as peers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2026
Crime YNW Melly Asks Kanye West For Help YNW Melly puts out a public call to his collaborator Kanye West for help. By Alex Zidel April 17, 2020
Music Cassie Alleges Diddy's "Freak-Offs" Became Her Full-Time Job & Derailed Her Career Cassie has been testifying in Diddy's criminal trial throughout the day on Tuesday, recalling several periods of their relationship. By Cole Blake May 13, 2025
Music Cassie Alleges Diddy Demanded She Call Him By Her Grandfather's Nickname In Trial Testimony Cassie spent the majority of the day, Tuesday, on the stand testifying in Diddy's criminal trial and the process will continue tomorrow. By Cole Blake May 13, 2025
Crime Spanish Man Sentenced For Murdering & Eating His Mother The 28-year-old Spanish man was sentenced to 15 years in prison following the disturbing crime. By EJ Panaligan June 16, 2021
Crime Suspect Arrested For The Murder Of Young Thug's Baby Mother: Report LaKevia Jackson was killed at a bowling alley a few weeks ago. By Alexander Cole April 01, 2022