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Music Record Exec Accuses Diddy Of Assault Over 1999 Music Video Steve Stoute of Interscope was reportedly beaten over a scene in Nas' "Hate Me Now". By Ben Mock March 02, 2024
Crime Pop Smoke's Murder Leaves LAPD With More Questions The complex investigation surrounding Pop Smoke's death has officers questioning whether the motivation ran deeper than a robbery. By Mitch Findlay February 26, 2020
Crime Big Tigger's Wife Alicia Brown Arrested Over Outstanding Kidnapping Warrant In a new report from TMZ, it has been revealed that Alicia Brown was arrested in Georgia on a kidnapping warrant in Maryland. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2026
Music Piers Morgan Apologizes To JAY-Z And Beyonce After Controversial Interview The power couple took legal action. By Elias Andrews October 08, 2024
Pop Culture 6ix9ine Explains How He Thinks Gunna's Plea Deal Hurt Young Thug's Defense Tekashi recently appeared as a guest on a DJ Akademiks stream to further explain his thoughts on the Georgia native taking his plea deal last week. By Isaac Fontes December 22, 2022
Pop Culture Ally Lotti Released From Jail, Juice Wrld's Ex Paid $2.5K Bond For Possession & Theft The 29-year-old was arrested alongside Carter Jamison, who's believed to be her boyfriend. By Hayley Hynes January 15, 2023
Sports Kamiyah Street, NCAA Basketball Star, Admits To Involvement In Murder: Report Prosecutors reportedly said they have video of her committing the crime. By Erika Marie November 27, 2019
Pop Culture Kai Cenat Admits His Cameraman Texted A Minor In Emotional Video: Watch The streamer was shaken by what he found. By Elias Andrews July 31, 2024
Pop Culture Fulton County DA On Latest Rap Indictment: "If You Admit Your Crimes Over A Beat, I'm Gonna Use It" Fani Willis urges anyone who can't comply with her rules to "get out of [her] county." By Hayley Hynes August 29, 2022
Life R. Kelly Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Jail, Judge Grants Appeal Extension The disgraced singer was found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking last year. By Hayley Hynes February 01, 2022
TV Hugh Hefner Defended By Hundreds Of Former Playmates After "Secrets Of Playboy" Allegations Kimberley Hefner was among the many rushing to Hugh's defence. By Hayley Hynes February 04, 2022
Pop Culture YNW Melly Reveals His Phone Privileges Have Been Revoked, Says He's "In Great Spirits" YNW Melly's IG feed lit up with an update this afternoon. By Hayley Hynes April 17, 2022