Crime

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Sports Lions Release Cornerback Wanted By Police Cameron Sutton has been wanted by police since March 7. By Ben Mock March 21, 2024
Music Sony & UMG Turn Up The Pressure On DistroKid Over AI-Generated Songs As the Suno copyright fight continues, Sony and Universal Music want access to DistroKid's internal AI music figures. By Erika Marie October 19, 2026
Crime XXXTENTACION Murder Suspects Face Trial Five Years After Rapper's Death Jury selection for the trial three suspects accused of killing XXXTENTACION began this week By Aron A. January 19, 2023
Pop Culture Soulja Boy Threatens "Complex" With Defamation Lawsuit Soulja took issue with the outlet's claims that his drip was fake. By Ben Mock October 21, 2023
Crime Desiree Perez Threatened By Stalker Outside Of Roc Nation Offices The man has reportedly been threatening Perez for some time now. By Aron A. August 12, 2026
Life XXXTentacion Trial: Jury Is Out For Deliberation This trial has been a wild ride that even included the defense trying to get Drake to testify. By Erika Marie March 08, 2023
Crime Investigation Opened Into Use Of Force During South Carolina Arrest Protests have erupted since twin brother Ricky and Travis Price were injured by police officers while being arrested. By Joe Abrams June 26, 2021
Crime CJ Wallace Scores Major Victory In Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Collaborator Over Diddy Allegations The son of Biggie Smalls filed a defamation lawsuit after producer Jonathan Hay alleged C.J. Wallace set him up to be sexually assaulted by Diddy. By Aron A. May 11, 2026
Crime No Verdict Reached In XXXTENTACION Murder Trial As Jury Deliberates For 20+ Hours The jury in the XXXTENTACION murder trial have yet to reach a verdict after 20+ hours of deliberation. By Aron A. March 16, 2023
Pop Culture Meghann Cuniff Dishes Her Thoughts On The Tory Lanez Trial In New GQ Interview The reporter spoke on Lanez's attitude throughout this process, the relationship between the media and courts, and her newfound fans- and haters. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 12, 2023
Crime Bishop Lamor Whitehead Found Guilty Of Extortion, Fraud, And Using Church Funds To Buy Designer Clothes The Bishop was accused of some very serious crimes. By Alexander Cole March 12, 2024
Music Victim Of Shooting At French Montana Event Considering Lawsuit A blogger who was shot in the stomach and hand is considering filing a lawsuit says his lawyer. By Erika Marie January 10, 2023