Crime

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Gram Kodak Black's Lawyer Gives A Promising Update Kodak Black's lawyer had an opportunity to speak to the Miami-Dade State Attorney about the rapper's treatment in prison. By Alex Zidel June 05, 2020
Sports Former NBA Player JJ Hickson Arrested For Armed Robbery An unfortunate case of "Where Are They Now?" By Devin Ch June 16, 2018
Music Judge Scolds Diddy's Defense Team For "Inappropriate" Letter About "Mia" The anonymous "Mia" was one of a few alleged victims and accusers who contrasted others' defenses of Diddy ahead of his sentencing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025
Music Mac Miller's Dad Blasts His Drug Dealer: "They Finally Caught The Motherf*cker" One year after the death of Mac Miller, his drug dealer has been caught. By Alex Zidel September 09, 2019
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine's Trial Reportedly Had Many Bloods In Attendance Whole lotta red. By Noah C September 22, 2019
Crime Black Protesters In NYC Charged With Felonies More Than White Protestors, Data Shows Data from the NYS Attorney General's Office shows that black protestors are much more likely to face serious charges. By Noah John July 10, 2020
Crime UFC's Walt Harris Pens Tribute To Missing Stepdaughter After Her Remains Are ID'd The 19-year-old had been missing for a month before her remains were located. By Erika Marie November 29, 2019
Music Rihanna Shooting Suspect Assigned Public Defender With Life Sentence Looming Rihanna's alleged attacker, Ivanna Ortiz, is preparing for her court battle following her arrest on Sunday, March 8. By Zachary Horvath March 13, 2026
Crime New Footage Shows Alleged Killer Wiping Down Getaway Car After Foolio’s Murder New court footage in the Julio Foolio murder case shows alleged killer Sean Gathright wiping down the getaway car at his grandmother’s house after the shooting. By Tallie Spencer October 23, 2025
Life Tory Lanez Update: General Population & Special Programs Reportedly Of Interest To Rapper Other insiders are claiming that the Canadian artist is fearing for his life inside California's North Kern State Prison. By Hayley Hynes September 25, 2023
Pop Culture Tory Lanez Isolated In Prison Due To Celebrity Status Tory Lanez is spending a lot of time alone at North Kern State Prison. By Caroline Fisher September 23, 2023
Music Peso Pluma Cancels Multiple Concerts Amid Cartel Threats The Mexican artist was warned not to perform in Tijuana next month. By Ben Mock September 16, 2023