Crime

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Music Judge In Lil Durk's Trial Rules On Key Severance Motion From Codefendants Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial was recently delayed from April to August, and now we have more details about what's next. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Is Reportedly Staying At The Same Prison As Diddy After NYC Arrest 6ix9ine was arrested earlier this week for allegedly violating probation. By Caroline Fisher October 30, 2024
Music Lil Tjay Says YNW Melly Is One Of His Closest Rapper Friends: "My Other Twin" Melly has been behind bars since 2019 facing a serious murder trial, and Lil Tjay has supported him throughout the ordeal. By Erika Marie May 29, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty Finally Gets Trial Date In Gucci Mane Robbery & Kidnapping Case Pooh Shiesty, his father, and Big30 have all pleaded not guilty to robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane at a studio. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 21, 2026
Crime YNW Melly Prosecutors Submit Dozens Of Songs Into Evidence 58 songs in total had lyrics submitted as evidence. By Lavender Alexandria January 10, 2024
Pop Culture Mahek Bukhari Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The TikTok Star TikTok star Mahek Bukhari was a prominent figure on social media before being found guilty of murder. By Jake Skudder April 12, 2024
Music SpotemGottem Arrested By U.S. Marshals The rapper was reportedly arrested inside his hotel room with an AK-47 on his lap. By Alex Zidel July 16, 2021
Sports Jordan Addison Cited For Going 140mph In A 55mph Zone It's yet another case of an NFL star driving dangerously fast. By Ben Mock July 20, 2023
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
Crime Big Tigger's Wife Alicia Brown Arrested Over Outstanding Kidnapping Warrant In a new report from TMZ, it has been revealed that Alicia Brown was arrested in Georgia on a kidnapping warrant in Maryland. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2026
TV "Love & Hip Hop's" Sidney Starr Arrested And Hit With Sodomy & Child Molestation Charges Sidney Starr, from "Baddies" and "Love & Hip-Hop: New York" is facing some very serious allegations, which led to an arrest. By Alexander Cole August 03, 2026
Music Woman Accused Of Shooting At Rihanna's Home Will Undergo Mental Health Evaluation Ivanna Ortiz is facing several charges in connection with the shooting at Rihanna's L.A. residence back in March. By Erika Marie May 20, 2026