Crime

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Music The-Dream Drama: His 5 Wildest Controversies His former protégée has recently accused him of rape and sexual battery. By Demi Phillips June 10, 2024
Music Cardi B's Assault Accuser Fails To Secure New Trial A jury sided with Cardi B back in September against accusations that she assaulted a security guard back in 2018. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2025
Relationships Judge Denies DDG's Restraining Order Request Against Halle Bailey DDG accused Halle Bailey of stalking, mental instability, and more in order to try to stop her from traveling with their son. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2025
Crime Lil Durk's Lawyer Drew Findling Clarifies Misinformation In The Rapper's Fed Case Lil Durk released his latest album, Deep Thoughts, in March 2025. The album features Future, Lil Baby, Jhene Aiko, and Hunxho. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 04, 2025
Music Hotboii Celebrates Prison Release Three Years After RICO Conviction Orlando, Florida rapper Hotboii served three years of prison time after turning himself in on RICO charges in July of 2021. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2024
Crime XXXTentacion's Mom Responds To His Half-Brother's $11 Million Lawsuit Against Her XXXTentacion's mother, Cleopatra Bernard, has issued a response to the $11 million lawsuit filed against her by her late son's half-brother, Corey Pack. By Lynn S. June 19, 2020
Pop Culture Dusty Locane In Jail After Pleading Guilty To Gun Charges After turning himself in, the Brooklyn rapper is set to serve one to three years in prison. By Isaac Fontes December 24, 2022
Music Kanye West Reportedly Hit With Heavy Legal Fees For Neglecting "Donda" Copyright Lawsuit Kanye West has kept things pretty low-key in recent months, at least when compared to his controversial start to the year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 31, 2025
Music Blueface Recalls How His "Life Was In Danger" During Las Vegas Shooting Blueface's attempted murder charge over a 2022 Las Vegas shooting is part of what landed him in prison these past two years. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 25, 2025
Music Diddy Seeks Acquittal By Accusing Prosecutors Of Misunderstanding The Definition Of Prostitution Diddy was recently convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and will find out his sentence, next month. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025
Relationships DJ Akademiks Celebrates Birthday With Girlfriend As Sexual Assault Lawsuit Looms Content warning: Fauziya Abashe sued DJ Akademiks for allegedly assaulting her, including claims that two other men drugged her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2024
Music Cardi B & Star Brim’s Alleged Associates Arrested In “59 Brims” Gang Takedown Fourteen alleged members of the 5’9 Brims and the Bloodhound Brims were indicted in Brooklyn this week. By Caroline Fisher February 07, 2025