Crime

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Music R. Kelly Prosecutors Want 25 Years Of Additional Prison Time These new requests concern his Chicago case, for which he could serve time in addition to the sentence of 30 years in the New York trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 17, 2023
Sports Gervonta Davis Freed From Jail After 42 Days Davis is a free man. By Ben Mock July 14, 2023
Pop Culture Bobby Shmurda Champions New York's Rap Lyrics Bill: "It Needs To Happen All Around The Country" Bobby Shmurda tips his hat to New York's bill protecting rap lyrics in court, but thinks it should be implemented nationwide. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 20, 2022
Music 6ix9ine Allegedly Sued For Millions After Bailing On Concerts: Report Two lawsuits have been brought up against the 26-year-old New Yorker. By Hayley Hynes July 12, 2022
Crime Nipsey Hussle Murder Trial To Begin On Wednesday The murder trial regarding the killing of Nipsey Hussle is slated to begin on Wednesday with opening arguments being presented to the jury. By Cole Blake June 15, 2022
Crime Tay-K's Sister Speaks: "He Did Nothing Violent" The sister of Tay-K, incarcerated teen rapper, speaks out about the justice system and claims her brother should not be serving time. By Alex Zidel February 21, 2020
Crime A$AP Rocky Will Reportedly Avoid Mentioning Race In Assault Case The reality of A$AP Rocky's Swedish predicament appears grim. By Mitch Findlay July 22, 2019
Crime Expert Says Kevin Spacey's "In No Way" In The Clear After Dropped Charges Despite having his case dropped, an expert says the disgraced actor has "in no way" been exonerated. By hnhh July 18, 2019
Music 50 Cent Reacts After Cassie's Mom Alleges Diddy Forced Her To Pay $20K For A Cassie Sex Tape Cassie's mom is the latest person to testify in Diddy's ongoing criminal case as witnesses continue to take the stand. By Cole Blake May 20, 2025
Music Pras Michel's Emergency Colon Cancer Surgery Delays Federal Conspiracy Sentencing To October Pras Michel was set to be sentenced on August 29, but an emergency surgery has pushed that back by about a month. By Devin Morton September 02, 2025
Crime Kodak Black's Attorney Denies Rapper Had Cocaine During Drug Bust, Says It Was Percocet Kodak Black's attorney says that the rapper will be seeking treatment for his Percocet dependency. By Aron A. December 13, 2023
Crime Diddy's $30 Million Lawsuit: Breaking Down Rodney Jones's Accusations Diddy is reportedly prepared to go to court. By Demi Phillips March 15, 2024