Crime

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Crime Casanova's Associate Faces Death Penalty Due To Murder Charge The rapper's associate is said to have murdered a fifteen year-old. By Yoni Yardeni June 30, 2021
Gossip YNW Melly's Manager Addresses Rumors He Turned Over Evidence Against The Rapper YNW Melly's manager addresses rumors that he set up the rapper to get arrested. By Alex Zidel April 16, 2021
Music Driver Who Allegedly Killed Nicki Minaj's Father Denies Wrongdoing: Report The 70-year-old man allegedly responsible for the hit-and-run is denying any wrongdoing in the $150 million legal battle. By Madusa S. June 15, 2021
Crime Georgia Police Shoot & Kill Black Man At His Home, Family Counters Cop's Story Matthew Zadok Williams was shot and killed by police in his home in Georgia, and his family is seeking justice. By Deja Goode April 15, 2021
Crime Kodak Black Officially Released From Prison Kodak Black's Presidential pardon came through swiftly. By Alexander Cole January 21, 2021
Crime NBA Youngboy's Lawyer Says Arrest Operation Was Called "Never Free Again" NBA Youngboy's lawyer filed a motion for the rapper's pre-trial release on claims that the police operation to arrest the rapper was called "Never Free Again." By Aron A. June 08, 2021
Politics Trump's Mar-a-Lago Resort Security Breached, Police Fire Shots During Car Chase This is the most recent of many security breaches at the Palm Beach resort. By Lynn S. January 31, 2020
Crime Akron Police Shoot Unarmed Jayland Walker 60+ Times, Protests Erupt: Report Police claim Walker had a gun & took them on a high-speed chase, but some activists contest that report. 8 officers have reportedly been placed on leave. By Erika Marie July 01, 2022
Crime Tina Turner Mural In North Carolina Defaced With Incorrectly Drawn Swastika Police are still hunting for suspects. By Erika Marie December 31, 2019
Crime Offset Hit With $47K Lawsuit By Beverly Hills Jeweler: Report Offset's facing some legal troubles. By Aron A. December 30, 2019
Sports Jahreau Shepherd, MMA Fighter, Stabbed To Death At Birthday Party Jahreau Shepherd was celebrating his 30th birthday when he was reportedly stabbed and killed. By Erika Marie July 14, 2020
Crime "Baka" From Drake's Entourage Sentenced To Jail For Assault Travis Savoury, a member of Drake's posse who goes by "Baka," will not be getting back on the road for at least six months. By Patrick Lyons May 14, 2015