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Streetwear Coolkicks Issues Statement Following Arrest Of Co-founder Adeel Shams Coolkicks co-founder Adeel Shams was arrested in Santa Monica at their warehouse after a raid by the LAPD on Thursday, October 2. By Zachary Horvath October 04, 2025
Music Lil Zay Osama Indicted On Federal Kidnapping & Robbery Charges Lil Zay Osama and multiple other men are accused of carrying out a home invasion in Winnetka, Illinois, last month. By Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026
Pop Culture Charleston White Reportedly Arrested For Alleged Animal Cruelty & Assault With A Deadly Weapon Charleston White is reportedly behind bars in Texas. By Caroline Fisher October 11, 2024
Pop Culture Stephen A Smith Gets Dragged For His Outrageous Theory About Diddy Trial Stephen A. wore his lawyer hat to work to very mixed results. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 12, 2024
Music Diddy's Mother & Children Reportedly React To Bond Denial After Trial's Mixed Verdict Diddy's lawyer Marc Agnifilo called the trial's verdict "a great victory" for his client, whereas others are disappointed in the outcome. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Kanye West's Antisemitic Remarks Linked To 30 Incidents In U.S. Kanye West's behavior has reportedly inspired at least 30 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. By Cole Blake February 14, 2023
Music YNW Bortlen's Trial To Begin In October The trial will begin on October 2, 2023. By Caroline Fisher June 30, 2023
Pop Culture Donald Trump Compared To John Gotti, Prosecutor Claims Former POTUS Nearly Faced RICO Charges Mark Pomerantz tells all about the embattled reality star in his forthcoming book, "People vs. Donald Trump." By Hayley Hynes February 04, 2023
Crime Young Thug Trial: Judge Orders Juror To Write 30-Page Essay After Skipping Jury Duty A potential juror in the YSL trial was found in contempt after skipping a day of jury selection to go on vacation. By Aron A. January 12, 2023
Music Young Thug YSL Trial's Juror Questionnaires Revealed: Report The questionnaires contain over 250 questions regarding jurors' knowledge of the case and its elements. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 07, 2023
Music Shy Glizzy Affiliate Ant Glizzy Claims They Spiked Women's Drinks For 15 Years Ant Glizzy responds after OnlyFans creator Sky Bri accuses Shy Glizzy of sexual misconduct. By Aron A. January 04, 2023
Crime Megan Thee Stallion's Bodyguard Justin Edison "Surrendered" To Authorities After failing to show up to testify in Lanez's trial, Edison resurfaced as a verdict is reached. By Erika Marie December 23, 2022