Crime

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Pop Culture Big Lex Dropped By Lawyer Amid Joseline Hernandez's Assault Case Big Lex's lawyer wants out of her assault case against Joseline Hernandez. By Cole Blake October 21, 2023
Music Young Thug's Brother Unfoonk Arrested In YSL Trial Young Thug's older brother was allegedly caught with a gun, which broke the terms of Unfoonk's plea deal in the case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 05, 2023
Crime Tory Lanez Found Guilty Of All 3 Charges In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting A reporter said Tory's parents erupted in the courtroom. By Erika Marie December 23, 2022
Music R. Kelly Denied New Trial, Will Be Sentenced Next Week The singer will return to court where he is facing 90 years for this latest child pornography conviction. By Erika Marie February 16, 2023
Crime Toronto Rapper Smoke Dawg's Brother Cleared Of First-Degree Murder Charge Smoke Dawg's older brother was acquitted of first-degree murder charges. By Aron A. November 01, 2022
Crime Dusty Locane Denies Connection To Drive-By Shooting In New Hampshire Dusty Locane says he had no connection to the drive-by shooting that occurred after his performance in New Hampshire, this week. By Cole Blake July 16, 2021
Crime YNW Melly Co-Defendant YNW Bortlen Arrested For Violating Bond Release: Report The co-defendant in the rapper's upcoming double murder case has been arrested after violating the terms of his pre-trial release. By Madusa S. April 13, 2021
Gram Pop Smoke Case: Teen Murder Suspect Disrespects Rapper, Calls Out Detective It's reported that an IG account attributed to one of the suspects has been issuing statements about the case. By Erika Marie May 13, 2021
Music NBA YoungBoy Attempts To Postpone Federal Gun Case NBA YoungBoy's lawyer wants to wait for more cases to unfold. By Cole Blake August 11, 2024
Music Diddy Faces Possible Life In Prison If Convicted In Federal Indictment Diddy could be facing a huge sentence after authorities arrested him on Monday. By Cole Blake September 18, 2024
Music Diddy Allegedly Had Ecstacy In His Hotel Room During His Arrest Diddy's arraignment took place in court on Tuesday. By Cole Blake September 17, 2024
Music Pop Smoke's Mother Issues Devastating Statement After Murder Trial Conviction She still feels the rapper's absence. By Elias Andrews February 05, 2025