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Crime Jeffrey Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell Reportedly Ready To Expose "Big Names" Will Maxwell make it to court? By Karlton Jahmal July 05, 2020
Music Fetty Wap Secures Early Prison Release For Next Holiday Season Beyond some prison photos and calls for his freedom from his family, we haven't been able to hear much about Fetty Wap during his sentence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 16, 2025
Music Celeste Rivas' Cause Of Death Still Undetermined Amid Investigation The body of Celeste Rivas was found in the trunk of a Tesla belonging to singer d4vd earlier this month, leading to a media firestorm. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2025
Crime DJ Vlad Addresses Metro Boomin's Legal Victory While Questioning The Accuser's Consequences DJ Vlad sued Rick Ross for an alleged assault that occurred in 2008 after Vlad revealed Ross's was a correctional officer. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 27, 2025
Gram Rapper NoCap Plans On Turning Himself In: "I Don't Know How Long Ima Be Gone" He was allegedly involved in a shooting last year and was hit with two charges. By Erika Marie December 28, 2020
Original Content Smokey Robinson Scandals: Affairs, Addiction, & Sexual Assault Allegations A sexual assault lawsuit against Smokey Robinson has sparked new discussion around the music icon’s past, including affairs & past struggles. By HNHH Staff May 08, 2025
Music Ksoo's Father Awaits Sentencing In November After Testifying Against Him Ksoo got a life sentence for a murder conviction, which also hit his brother with a 12-year sentence following a plea deal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 26, 2025
Music Wallo Gives Lil Durk Advice About Forgiving Enemies In Resurfaced Clip This is an emotional clip to witness following the Chicago rapper's arrest. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 27, 2024
Sports Gilbert Arenas' Gambling Arrest & 5 Other Major Controversies Gilbert Arenas is a polarizing figure, and his recent arrest has only added to that. These are some of his biggest controversies. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
Music Dr. Phil Explains Why Diddy's Defense Is Greatly Dependent On Trial's Jury Selection This appeared in TMZ's "The Downfall Of Diddy" documentary, which also commented on racial factors and assembled a mock jury with a verdict. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2025
Music YNW Melly Loses Lawsuit Over Harsh Jail Conditions YNW Melly has been in jail since 2019, when authorities charged him with two counts of first-degree murder. By Cole Blake August 27, 2025
Music EBK Jaaybo Reportedly Arrested For Weapon, Drug & Theft Charges EBK Jaaybo has been through a lot of legal issues this year, but he's also been able to drop new music amid these struggles. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2025