Crime

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Music Tay-K Found Guilty Of Murder, Acquitted On Capital Murder Charge Tay-K has officially been found guilty of the murder of photographer Anthony Saldivar back in 2017. By Alexander Cole April 14, 2025
Pop Culture Stephen Jackson Makes His Stance On "Checking In" Clear Amid Big U Controversy Stephen Jackson recounted the story of him visiting O'Block amid many debates around the Eugene "Big U" Henley RICO case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 10, 2025
Music Diddy's Prospective Jury Pool Faces Questions About Sexual Violence Ahead Of Trial Jury selection will be continuing in Diddy's trial throughout the week with opening statements to follow on May 12th. By Cole Blake May 05, 2025
Music Young Thug’s Attorney Brian Steel Will Represent Former DA Accused Of Interfering In Ahmaud Arbery Investigation Brian Steel has taken on another case. By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2024
Gossip Chrisean Rock Reportedly Faces Eight Years In Prison For Drug Charges Fans might not hear from Chrisean Rock for a while. By Caroline Fisher August 04, 2024
Music Sheff G Released From Prison After Posting Bond The Flatbush drill MC seems to be free again. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 21, 2024
Music XXXTentacion Associate Says "It's Still F*ck Drake" After Ryan Garcia's Viral Conspiracy Theory DJ Scheme clarified his stance on the Toronto rapper. By Cole Blake June 22, 2024
Music G Herbo Accepts Plea Deal In Wire Fraud & Identity Theft Case: Report G Herbo agreed to pay $140,000 in restitution as part of the deal. By Aron A. July 20, 2023
Pop Culture Key Glock's Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Him Of Physical Assault Karin Jinsui claims the rapper "put his hands" on her. By Aron A. August 09, 2023
Crime Memphis Rapper Mendenhall Mendenhall 2x Killed In Front Of Gas Station: Report Authorities say he was in the wrong place at the wrong time as a man fired shots at another person who stole his car. By Erika Marie April 17, 2021
Music Saucy Santana Admits He Misses Having Fun With Diddy A jury found Diddy not guilty on charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering in his recent criminal trial. By Cole Blake July 07, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Continues Defending Diddy Despite Cassie's Shocking Trial Testimony Cassie has spent days testifying about her relationship with Diddy as his criminal trial continues in New York City. By Cole Blake May 15, 2025