Crime

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Music 6ix9ine's New Mugshot Surfaces Online As He Begins His Jail Sentence 6ix9ine pleaded guilty to violating the terms of his supervised release, last year, and will be spending the next three months behind bars. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026
Music Pras Michel Finally Resolves Tour Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Pras Michel had accused Lauryn Hill of causing the cancelation of the Fugees' 2023 reunion tour via allegedly fraudulent means. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2026
Crime Pat Stay Stabbing Was Not "A Random Incident", Police Say Police say the investigation into Pat Stay's death is in "the very early stages" after the battle rapper was stabbed on Sunday. By Aron A. September 08, 2022
Crime Chicago PD Claims TikTok Trend Is To Blame For Massive Increase In Vehicle Thefts The trend teaches the public how to start a Kia or Hyundai with only a USB cable or phone cord, n By Erika Marie August 25, 2022
Music B.G. Denied Release From Prison Despite Letters Of Support From Birdman, Others B.G. has two more years left on his prison sentence. By Rex Provost July 16, 2022
Music Roddy Ricch Offers Support To Gunna After YSL Indictment Roddy Ricch called for Gunna's freedom. By Rex Provost May 28, 2022
Crime No Plug Admits Involvement In Killing Bankroll Fresh Out Of Self-Defense No Plug explains the scenario that led to the killing of Bankroll Fresh. He reveals that the fatal shots came from inside his vehicle and were fired in self-defense. He implies that the case is settled and that no one will be charged for murder. By Angus Walker July 07, 2016
Crime Nicki Minaj's Sex Offender Husband's Charges Dropped By D.A. Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty's sex offender registration charges were dropped by the L.A. D.A.'s office, but only due to the federal case against him. By Lynn S. March 07, 2020
Crime 6ix9ine On Using A Minor In A Sexual Performance: "That Tore Me Apart" Tekashi 6ix9ine speaks candidly about pleading guilty to using a minor in a sexual performance, saying that it "tore him apart" in a new interview with The New York Times. By Alex Zidel September 02, 2020
Crime R. Kelly Beaten Up By Inmate: Report R. Kelly was reportedly attacked by another inmate in prison. By Alex Zidel August 27, 2020
Crime Teen Kenosha Murderer Kyle Rittenhouse Faces Life In Prison For Killing 2, Injuring 1 He's been hit with two charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder. By Erika Marie August 27, 2020
Pop Culture Danny Masterson Accuser Testifies That He Raped Her During Preliminary Hearing This is just one of three separate sexual assault charges against Masterson for incidents that took place between 2001 and 2003. By Kevin Quinitchett May 19, 2021