Crime

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Life XXXTentacion Verdict: 3 Suspects Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder The fourth suspect, Robert Allen, testified against his former friends and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. By Erika Marie March 20, 2023
Crime Yo Gotti Puts Up Millions For 42 Dugg's Freedom 42 Dugg recently revealed the harsh conditions he faces from behind bars. By Aron A. May 18, 2023
Gossip Christian Keyes Accuses "Powerful Man" Of Sexual Harassment, Claudia Jordan Praises His "Bravery" Keyes alleges that the man once offered him $100K to “take his clothes off," attempted to get into bed with him, and more. By Caroline Fisher December 16, 2023
Gram Lelee Lyons From SWV's Son Facing Charges Of Alleged Abuse From Woman The accuser took to Instagram to air out the allegations. By Madusa S. May 07, 2021
Crime Rapper Tay Way Killed In Drive-By After Posting Video Of His Location: Report The 29-year-old was gunned down in front of a liquor store just minutes after sharing a video to social media. By Erika Marie September 21, 2020
Crime Sheff G Pleads Guilty To Criminal Possession Of A Weapon, Receives 2-Year Prison Sentence: Report The Brooklyn drill rapper was sentenced to two years behind bars. By Taylor McCloud November 22, 2021
Pop Culture Brian Laundrie's Notebook Said To Contain A Gabby Petito Murder Confession It's been reported that Laundrie was faking texts between him and Petito after her death to deceive authorities. By Hayley Hynes January 21, 2022
Pop Culture 6ix9ine Explains How He Thinks Gunna's Plea Deal Hurt Young Thug's Defense Tekashi recently appeared as a guest on a DJ Akademiks stream to further explain his thoughts on the Georgia native taking his plea deal last week. By Isaac Fontes December 22, 2022
Crime Mac P Dawg, Shoreline Mafia Associate, Murdered At 23 Mac P Dawg, Shoreline Mafia associate, was murdered in a shooting yesterday at the age of 23. By Mitch Findlay April 07, 2020
Crime Eric Holder To Share His Story About Nipsey Hussle Death After Trial: Report Eric Holder is set to begin trial this month, and the alleged killer of Nipsey Hussle reportedly called a podcast host and offered him an interview. By Erika Marie February 18, 2020
Random Al B. Sure! Suggests Kim Porter Was Murdered, Tags Diddy Al B. Sure! is convinced that Kim Porter did not die from pneumonia, implying that his and Diddy's ex was murdered. By Alex Zidel July 14, 2020
Relationships Maranda Johnson Formally Accuses Kodak Black Of Domestic Violence After Sounding Off On Alleged Abuse Maranda Johnson and Kodak Black have been entangled in a nasty custody battle that's led to some huge allegations against the rappers. By Zachary Horvath August 16, 2025