Crime

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Crime Jussie Smollett Loses Major Witness In Hate Crime Case Jussie Smollett took a major L as he prepares for court. By Taya Coates August 28, 2021
Crime Slim 400 Murder Prompts Fears Of Gang Retaliation, Claims Police: Report Reports state that authorities are afraid that more deaths will follow because tensions between gangs have allegedly been high. By Erika Marie December 10, 2021
Relationships FKA Twigs & Shia LaBeouf Abuse Lawsuit Nears Settlement FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf may finally go their separate ways. By Taya Coates June 17, 2021
Gram Megan Thee Stallion & Fashion Nova Donate $50K In Honor Of ATL Victims The rapper lends her voice, platform, and wallet, to the #StopAsianHate movement. By Erika Marie March 29, 2021
Crime Kodak Black To Appear In Court This Week Over Sexual Assault Allegation: Report Kodak Black will reportedly head back to court on Wednesday for his ongoing sexual assault case in South Carolina. By Joshua Robinson April 27, 2021
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
Crime Juelz Santana Is Officially Off House Arrest Juelz Santana is officially off house arrest, posting a video of his ankle monitor being removed. By Alex Zidel February 23, 2021
Pop Culture Criminal Case Against Jeffrey Epstein's Prison Guards Dropped By Prosecutors: Report Charges against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, who were reportedly online shopping and sleeping while Epstein committed suicide, have been dropped. By Hayley Hynes January 02, 2022
Crime Derek Chauvin's First Mugshot Since Sentencing Unveiled Derek Chauvin is currently serving a 22.5-year sentence for the murder of George Floyd. By Alexander Cole July 24, 2021
Music Boosie Badazz Had Bond Doubled Before Jail Release Boosie had to pay $100k to get out of jail. By Ben Mock June 24, 2023
Gram Kodak Black Upsets Public With PnB Rock Chicken & Waffles Tribute He wanted to show love but was accused of being insensitive. By Erika Marie September 30, 2022
Crime R. Kelly Ordered To Pay Sexual Abuse Victims $300K For Herpes & Psychological Treatment R. Kelly will have to cough up $300K to cover his sexual abuse victims treatment for STDs and psychological harm. By Aron A. September 28, 2022