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Original Content Who Is Big U? From Street Legend To Accused Industry Enforcer Once praised as a Hip Hop gatekeeper and community leader, Big U now faces federal charges of murder, extortion, and running a criminal enterprise. By Erika Marie April 01, 2025
Music Pooh Shiesty's Father Gets House Arrest & $250K Bond In Gucci Mane Case Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30, and six other individuals are being accused of allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026
Music Lil Durk’s Former Artist SlimeLife Shawty Admits He Previously Treated YSL Like An Alleged Gang SlimeLife Shawty testified in the YSL RICO trial today. By Caroline Fisher October 23, 2024
Music Big U Will Represent Himself In RICO Trial After His Lawyer's Shocking Withdrawal Authorities have accused Big U of allegedly running a criminal network connected to the Rollin' 60s Crips gang. By Cole Blake May 21, 2025
Music Rick Ross Questions Pooh Shiesty's Alleged Kidnapping Of Gucci Mane Rick Ross reacted to the allegations against Pooh Shiesty regarding Gucci Mane, speaking on their alleged contract dispute. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2026
Music Death Of Jacksonville Teen Corbin Johnson Sparks Viral TikTok Challenge The death of Jacksonville teen, Corbin Johnson, ignited a viral TikTok challenge called "Where's Corbin?" By Brianna Lawson January 04, 2022
Music Chrisean Rock Reunites With Son After Being Released From Prison: Watch It was emotional for everyone. By Elias Andrews September 07, 2024
Music Lil Reese Is Serving A 5 Year Prison Sentence Lil Reese will be eligible for parole in 2026. By Cole Blake December 23, 2024
Crime FBI Arrests Texas Man Threatening To Kill 200 BLM Protesters A man has been arrested after sharing a video stating that he wants to kill over 200 Black Lives Matter protestors. By O.I. June 21, 2020
Life Tay-K Sports New Look In Leaked Photos From Court Tay-K looks much older now as he awaits trial. By Devin Morton November 22, 2024
Music Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez Denies Allegations In Daughter's Detainment Lawsuit Desiree Perez faced lesser backlash last year over the Super Bowl halftime show selection, which she is close to as Roc Nation's CEO. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2025
Music YNW Bortlen Accepts Plea Deal: Everything We Know YNW Bortlen recently agreed to a shocking plea deal that shortened his prison sentence by decades. What does it mean for him and YNW Melly? By Devin Morton September 12, 2025