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Gossip 6ix9ine & Bobby Shmurda May Be Free Around The Same Time Both rappers are due to be released from prison in late 2020. By Alex Zidel December 18, 2019
Music Prosecutors Demand Diddy's Acquittal Request Be Thrown Out Diddy is still residing behind bars in New York City as his awaits his upcoming sentencing hearing on October 3. By Cole Blake August 21, 2025
Music Michael Jackson's Former Bodyguard Lists Why Molestation Claims Are False MJ's former friend and bodyguard pleads his case. By Noah C September 25, 2019
Music Sean Kingston Sprints Out Of Court After Pleading Not Guilty To Fraud: Watch Sean Kingston wasn't wasting any time. By Caroline Fisher August 24, 2024
Music 6ix9ine Kidnapper Fails To Overturn His 24-Year Prison Sentence Again Anthony Ellison faced charges of kidnapping 6ix9ine, racketeering, and assault, and has tried to reduce his sentence to no avail. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 08, 2024
Music Homeland Security Denies Leaking Diddy & Cassie Footage After Lawyer's Accusations The government made their stance clear. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 11, 2024
Music Digga D Uploads Chilling Video Of Alleged Murder Attempt Against Him The U.K. rapper posted a video in which you can hear shots ringing out, plus pictures of an SUV with bullet holes in it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 15, 2023
Music Yungeen Ace Details Police Situation In Florida: "They Hate Rappers" Yungeen Ace speaks on the hip-hop police in Florida and reveals that they won't let him perform in Jacksonville. By Alex Zidel July 07, 2021
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty Suddenly Sick, Can't Attend Mediation With Assault Accuser This is the latest of several cancellations and pushback due to Petty's ill health. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 11, 2023
Music Biggie Wasn't Killed In A Drive-By, Says Ex-Bodyguard Gene Deal believes Biggie's murderer was waiting on him. By Erika Marie February 14, 2023
Music Social Media Stunned As Diddy Is Sentenced To 50 Months In Prison Judge Arun Subramanian said it was necessary to sentence Diddy to more jail time in order to deter criminal activity and for accountability. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025
Sports Stephen A Smith Advises Gilbert Arenas To Get Serious After His Jokes About His Recent Arrest Authorities arrested Gilbert Arenas for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business out of his mansion in Encino. By Cole Blake August 05, 2025