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Relationships India Royale Makes A Strong Promise To Lil Durk While He's Behind Bars Lil Durk got a lot of significant updates in his murder-for-hire case this week, which has led India Royale to show support for her boo. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2025
Music Mark Geragos Avoids Questions About Judge In Diddy's Case Calling Him Out In Court Mark Geragos had previously criticized Diddy's prosecution team outside of the court, something Judge Arun Subramanian did not like. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
Music YNW Melly Secures New Lawyers Ahead Of Double Murder Retrial This YNW Melly update follows YNW Bortlen's plea deal in the case, which could yield key consequences for its outcome. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 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 Russell Simmons Explains Why He's Named In Epstein Files The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors. By Erika Marie May 18, 2026
Streetwear 6ix9ine Explains Why Federal IRS Agents Raided His Home And Took His Luxury Items Tekashi is trying to explain himself. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2025
Music King Von Mural In O-Block Vandalized Just Days After Lil Durk Arrest Fans couldn’t help but keep Smurk’s case in mind when reacting to this. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 28, 2024
Original Content Rappers, Raids, & Reckonings: 2024’s Biggest Legal Battles In Hip-Hop This year has been a wild ride! We're recapping some of the most intense arrests & court battles of 2024 in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie December 14, 2024
Music Yak Gotti Stabbed In Prison While Awaiting RICO Verdict We're hoping Yak recovers well. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 02, 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 BlocBoy JB Gets Arrested After Allegedly Falling Asleep Behind The Wheel In Memphis BlocBoy JB is facing various charges. By Caroline Fisher October 02, 2024
Pop Culture 50 Cent Apologizes To Megan Thee Stallion For Trolling Her Over Tory Lanez Fif admits that after listening to Tory's jail call to Kelsey, he changed his mind about the situation. By Erika Marie January 11, 2023