Crime

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Music Miami Club That Played Kanye West's "Hitler" Song Now Facing Investigation Andrew Tate, Clavicular, Sneako, Nick Fuentes, and other creators caused controversy by requesting this Kanye West track at a Miami club. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 25, 2026
Music Lil Durk's Murder-For-Hire Trial Date Has Been Revealed After being behind bars for over a year, Lil Durk and his team finally have a date set so that they can begin campaigning for his freedom. By Zachary Horvath January 15, 2026
Music Bad Bunny Hit With $16 Million Lawsuit Over Allegedly Stolen Vocal Sample Bad Bunny received a similar lawsuit in 2023 from his ex girlfriend, alleging that he and his team used her vocals without permission. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026
Sneakers Central Cee Claims Sneaker Collection Stolen Days Before Nike Air Force 1 Release Central Cee said his 12-year sneaker collection stolen from storage just days before releasing two Nike Air Force 1 colorways. By Ben Atkinson February 07, 2026
Music R. Kelly Victims To Receive Over $500K In Royalty Payments The singer's victims can expect a big payday soon. By Ben Mock July 01, 2023
Politics NLE Choppa Organizes Peaceful Protest In Memphis Over Death Of Tyre Nichols The Memphis MC used his social media platforms to bring people together in his home city to protest Tyre Nichols' unjust passing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 28, 2023
Crime Chris Brown Is Being Investigated By Miami Police Over Rape & Battery Allegations Two different women have alleged that Chris Brown drugged them while in Miami Beach, with one victim filing a police report. By Rose Lilah February 18, 2022
Music 6ix9ine Involved In New Lawsuit, Vape Companies Battle Over Endorsement Dummy Vapes is suing Fume for allegedly meddling in their deal with 6ix9ine. By Caroline Fisher September 20, 2023
Pop Culture "Bad Girls Club" Star Deshayla Harris Killed In Virginia Beach Shooting: Report The reality star succumbed to bullet wounds after being a bystander during the second violent occurrence of the night. By Madusa S. March 28, 2021
Crime Rapper Blue Benji Kobe Murdered In Louisiana After Signing Record Deal The rapper was reported shot and killed in the middle of the day. By Erika Marie December 08, 2020
Music Nipsey Hussle's Estate Beats $5 Million Lawsuit L.A.-based singer Tasleema Yasin claimed to be an uncredited co-author on the rapper's track "Hussle & Motivate." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 17, 2023
Crime FBG Duck’s Alleged Killer Returned Car Used In Shooting Hours Afterward A suspect in the killing of FBG Duck returned a vehicle used in the shooting just hours afterward. By Cole Blake October 18, 2021