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Pop Culture Bianca Censori's Family Described As "Australian Mob Royalty" With Drug & Murder Charges: Report Leo Censori was convicted of heroin possession in 1982, but it's his brother, Eris, who has an even more troubling criminal record. By Hayley Hynes August 19, 2023
Music Takeoff Murder Suspect Indicted The formal charge comes almost eight months after Kirsnick Khari Ball lost his life in a Houston shooting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2023
Crime YNW Juvy's Mom Says She Walked Out When YNW Melly Blew Kiss In Court The mother of YNW Juvy speaks out following the viral clip of YNW Melly praying and blowing a kiss in court. By Aron A. June 15, 2023
Pop Culture Young Dolph's Alleged Killer, Jermarcus Johnson, Pleads Guilty To 3 Counts Of Accessory After The Fact Johnson was not involved in the planning or exceution of Dolph's shooting. However, he did accept a car and cellphone from co-defendant and half-brother Justin Johnson afterward. By Hayley Hynes June 09, 2023
Music Kodak Black Reportedly Wanted In Florida According to a TMZ report, the rapper failed a drug test and violated bail conditions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 26, 2023
Pop Culture R. Kelly Cases: Chicago Prosecutor Drops Sex Abuse Charges In State Case While the cost was a factor in the prosecutor's decision, she also believes that justice was served with two convictions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2023
Music Diddy Lawyer Refuses To "Continue" Defense And Quits Trafficking Case The lawyer requested a relief. By Elias Andrews February 22, 2025
Music Benzino Says R Kelly Deserves A Second Chance, He Shouldn't "Rot In Jail" Benzino has a controversial take on R Kelly. By Cole Blake May 01, 2024
Music Diddy Gets Update In Federal Investigation Thanks To New Subpoena The feds are looking for every bit of evidence they can find in the Diddy case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 31, 2024
Crime Dylann Roof Appeals Death Sentence In South Carolina Church Mass Murder The White supremacist opened fire at a historically Black church in 2015, killing nine. His attorneys now question if he was mentally fit to stand trial. By Erika Marie May 25, 2021
Crime Tay-K Makes Surprising Live Announcement From Prison Tay-K announced an upcoming live stream to answer all of his fans' questions. By Alex Zidel June 16, 2021
Pop Culture Atlanta DA Reveals More High-Profile RICO Cases Are Coming In "The Next 60 Days": Report The Fulton County DA reportedly has more high-profile RICO cases on her checklist. By Joshua Robinson July 15, 2022