Crime

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Music ASAP Rocky Prosecutor Claims ASAP Relli Could Beat Rocky Up During Assault Trial John Lewin acknowledged an imbalanced power dynamic between the two that prevents a squabble. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2025
Politics Chance The Rapper Calls Larry Hoover A "Political Prisoner" While Addressing Commutation Chance The Rapper and Larry Hoover both rep the city of Chicago, and the former took to social media to address the latter's commutation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025
Crime Cassie Ventura's Mother Set To Testify In Week Two Of Diddy Trial Cassie Ventura released her debut album in 2006. The album included hit songs "Me & U" and "Long Way 2 Go." By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 17, 2025
Music Tay K Appears In Court As Second Murder Trial Finally Begins Tay K is already behind bars, serving a 55-year prison sentence in connection with the killing of Ethan Walker in 2016. By Cole Blake April 01, 2025
Music Mello Buckzz's Boyfriend Shot-&-Killed During Her Mixtape Release Party Four people were killed and 14 others were wounded in the drive-by shooting at the Artis Lounge in Chicago. By Cole Blake July 03, 2025
Music OMB Peezy Nightclub Shooting Suspect Arrested This April, OMB Peezy's sprinter van was shot at roughly 20 times in the parking lot of StarBar in Raleigh, North Carolina. By Caroline Fisher June 25, 2025
Crime FBG Duck Affiliate CBE KG Shot & Killed: Report CBE KG, an affiliate of FBG Duck, was reportedly shot and killed over the weekend in Chicago. By Cole Blake September 05, 2022
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj Seemingly Doubles Down On Kenneth Petty's Innocence After Footage Of Accuser Leaks A video of Jennifer Hough detailing her case against Kenneth Petty circulates online. By Aron A. August 25, 2022
Music Young Thug Given October 2023 Court Date In $6M Legal Battle With AEG Presents Thugger could lose his YSL brands and portions of his publishing catalogue in his fight with the concert behemoth. By Hayley Hynes August 22, 2022
Pop Culture Lori Loughlin & Her Husband To Serve Jail Time In College Admissions Scam Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are set to appear in court via video call to propose the new plea deal. By Madusa S. May 24, 2020
Pop Culture YouTuber CJ So Cool Says He Was Shot 4 Times During Home Invasion The popular social media personality shared an image of his injuries while recovering in the hospital. By Erika Marie January 13, 2023
Crime Alleged Texts Between Azriel Clary & Her Mom Surface Discussing R. Kelly: Report Azriel Clary's mother allegedly told her to "sit on his lap, entice him" in newly surfaced court documents. By Aron A. April 11, 2023