Crime

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Crime Nipsey Hussle's Alleged Killer's Trial Date Revealed Nipsey Hussle's alleged killer, Eric Holder, will likely be tried before the end of March as we near the one-year anniversary of the rapper's murder. By Alex Zidel February 21, 2020
Gossip Pop Smoke's Family Members Immerse Themselves Into Murder Investigation: Report Pop Smoke's death was a shock to the world, and "TMZ" reports that the rapper's East Coast loved ones have made their way to L.A. By Erika Marie February 21, 2020
Crime Palmdale City Officials Call For Investigation Into Robert Fuller's Death By Hanging City officials in Palmdale, California are calling for a new investigation into the death of Robert Fuller, who was found hanging from a tree next to city hall. By Lynn S. June 14, 2020
Music 1090 Jake Says Tory Lanez's Celebrity Status Won't Help Him In Prison 1090 Jake says Tory Lanez has to "forget about being a celebrity" if he wants to make it in prison. By Cole Blake September 24, 2023
Music YNW Melly Trial: Motion Filed Against Lead Detective Amid Excessive Force Investigation Detective Moretti has been accused of using excessive force against a witness. By Ben Mock August 26, 2023
Music Casanova Reflects On “Loneliness” Of Life Behind Bars Casanova is "terrified" of how he's reacting to his prison sentence. By Cole Blake August 21, 2023
Pop Culture King Yella Shows Bullet Holes Left In His Car After Shooting Attempt King Yella shared a video on IG of the aftermath after his car was recently shot up. By Cole Blake July 25, 2023
TV Mike 'The Situation' Owes $2.3 Million In Taxes Following Jail Release After spending eight months in jail for falsifying tax returns, The Situation is back facing the same consequences. By Lawrencia Grose June 25, 2022
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
Random Over 69 Pounds Of Cocaine Found & Seized On A Cruise Ship The bricks were estimated to be valued over $5 million. By Madusa S. June 15, 2021
Music Another Suspect Charged For The Murder Of Mo3: Report A second man has been indicted for the brutal murder last November. By Madusa S. April 24, 2021
Crime "Soho Karen" Gayle King Interview Goes Viral With Backlash On Her Attitude & Outfit Miya Ponsetto, dubbed "SoHo Karen," attacked a 14-year old boy on the baseless allegation of stealing her phone. By hnhh January 08, 2021