Crime

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Crime Rapper Peezy Fights Off Armed Gunmen During Altercation In Detroit Peezy fought off two armed men who attempted to break into his car on Friday. By Cole Blake July 20, 2021
Music YNW Melly Wants New Legal Representation Amid Criminal Investigation Into One Of His Attorneys YNW Melly has been behind bars in Florida since his initial arrest on two counts of first-degree murder in 2019. By Cole Blake August 27, 2025
Relationships LAPD Investigating Lena The Plug Identity Theft, Divorce After claiming reports of their pending divorce were false, Lena The Plug has asked authorities to step in to stop an alleged stalker. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
Music Max B's Manager Reveals How His Sentence Was Reduced By 55 Years "That's my brother," Ty Black says. By Caroline Fisher October 28, 2023
Music YNW Melly Will Not Testify, Defense & Prosecution Rest Their Cases YNW Melly will not take the stand in his ongoing double murder trial. By Cole Blake July 18, 2023
TV Sidney Starr Told Police Alleged Victim Said He Was 18 Before Hotel Encounter An opened condom reportedly fell from Sidney Starr’s clothing as police detained her at a Georgia hotel. By Erika Marie August 05, 2026
Crime Judge Rejects Keefe D’s Motion To Toss Evidence In 2Pac Murder Case The man accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of 2Pac, Duane "Keefe D" Davis, took a huge loss in court earlier this week. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026
Crime Kanye West Avoids Trial After Settling Former Assistant's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Settlement terms remain confidential. By Aron A. July 29, 2026
Music Armani White Arrested In Kentucky For Allegedly Filming Music Video In Middle Of Highway Armani White, the Philadelphia rapper known for his song, "BILLIE EILISH.," was arrested in Kentucky on Sunday night. By Zachary Horvath October 13, 2025
Music Brian Steel Reportedly Cries While Defending Diddy At Sentencing Diddy's sentencing hearing today (Friday, October 3) has heard from his staunchest supporters and his most critical colleagues. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025
Music Soulja Boy Begins His Civil Trial For Alleged Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, And More Beyond his legal troubles, Soulja Boy is clapping back at Bhad Bhabie, Lil Yachty, Marlon Wayans and other feud opponents. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 15, 2025
Pop Culture 1090 Jake Hit With Snitching Allegations "This ain't no new story," 1090 Jake claims. By Caroline Fisher September 06, 2023