Crime

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Crime "Baka" From Drake's Entourage Sentenced To Jail For Assault Travis Savoury, a member of Drake's posse who goes by "Baka," will not be getting back on the road for at least six months. By Patrick Lyons May 14, 2015
Music Slim 400 Murder Caught On Video: Report A video has surfaced reportedly showing Slim 400's final moments before being fatally shot. Long Live Slim 400. By Alex Zidel December 10, 2021
Life Kirk Franklin's Son Kerrion Arrested In Los Angeles Without Bond: Report The 33-year-old was reportedly arrested early on Sunday morning. By Hayley Hynes April 11, 2022
Music Judge In Young Thug Trial Sentences Witness To Prison For Not Testifying Truthfully More drama has ensued. By Elias Andrews October 18, 2024
Crime Ice-T Mourns Death Of Film Producer Taheim Bryan: "MFs Killed My Friend" Bryan helped write "Equal Standard" with Ice-T, a film released just last year. He was reportedly followed home and gunned down. By Erika Marie August 20, 2021
Gossip Tr3yway Shotti Hints At Early Prison Release 6ix9ine's former manager pops up with new photos and a message about his release from prison. By EJ Panaligan July 27, 2021
Crime Rapper Albee Al Charged With Attempted Murder 5 Years After Manslaughter Acquittal This is the second time in five years that Albee Al is facing serious time. By Erika Marie September 09, 2019
Random Atlanta Man Shoots Hotel Worker After Asking Where 21 Savage Is A guest at the Hilton Hotel in Atlanta asked a worker at the front desk where 21 Savage was staying before pistol-whipping and shooting her. By Alex Zidel June 03, 2020
Music R Kelly's Projected Release From Prison Has Been Announced R Kelly has been in a medium security facility in Butner, North Carolina since April 2023 and trying anything to get out early. By Zachary Horvath January 26, 2026
Relationships Chrisean Rock Accompanied Blueface To Turn Himself In With Their Son, Chrisean Jr. The California rapper's apparent arrest for parole violations wasn't without company, although folks hoped Rock would steer clear. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 15, 2024
Music Nipsey Hussle Accused Of Acting "Untouchable" By Gang Members In Doc Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed almost a year ago, and L.A. gang members were interviewed for a new BBC documentary that explores the rapper's murder. By Erika Marie March 27, 2020
Crime Lil Durk Breaks Silence After Afterparty Shooting In Dallas A shooting at Pryme Night Club in Dallas where Lil Durk was hosting an afterparty was shot up, leaving one person dead. By Aron A. March 20, 2021