Crime

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Crime YNW Melly Smiles In Court As Retrial Is Pushed Back YNW Melly remains confident that he'll be going home soon. By Caroline Fisher October 06, 2023
Music YNW Melly's Co-Defendant, YNW Bortlen, Hit With Witness Tampering Charges YNW Bortlen was arrested on Monday, according to reports. By Alexander Cole October 03, 2023
Pop Culture Hoodrich Pablo Juan Sends A Message To Young Thug From Prison Hoodrich Pablo Juan shows love to Young Thug. By Aron A. June 07, 2023
Music 50 Cent Supports Bill Cosby Amid New Lawsuit 50 Cent doesn't like what he's seeing. By Alexander Cole June 02, 2023
Pop Culture "Rust" Is Back In Motion With A New Armorer The movie is still in development. By James Jones April 24, 2023
Music Tupac's Family Accuses Keefe D Of Ordering Crew To Keep Murder Quiet These allegations reportedly appear in Tupac's brother Mopreme Shakur's wrongful death lawsuit against Keefe D. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
Music Skepta Appears In Court For Drug Driving & Speeding Charges Skepta was hit with these two charges on separate occasions spanning over two years. His trial won't start until late 2025, early 2026. By Zachary Horvath October 06, 2025
Music LAPD Confirms They Haven't Named d4vd As Suspect In Celeste Rivas Case This follows significant legal updates for d4vd as the Los Angeles Police Department continues to determine Celeste Rivas' cause of death. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025
Music Celeste Rivas' Cause Of Death Still Undetermined Amid Investigation The body of Celeste Rivas was found in the trunk of a Tesla belonging to singer d4vd earlier this month, leading to a media firestorm. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2025
Crime Mexican Rap Star El Moreno Mexicano Charged With Reckless Homicide After Deadly Car Crash In Indianapolis El Moreno Mexicano is best known for his breakout songs, including “A Lo Mexicano,” “El Patron,” and “Flow Montana.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 25, 2025
Pop Culture Ashlee Jenae's Fiancé Held For Questioning In Tanzania Ashlee Jenae's was found unresponsive during a trip to Tanzania with her fiancé, Joe McCann, earlier this month. By Cole Blake April 15, 2026
Sports FIFA Responds After IShowSpeed Allegedly Targeted By Racist Fan A moment from IShowSpeed's World Cup livestream has prompted a FIFA investigation after an alleged racist exchange in the stands. By Erika Marie July 07, 2026