Crime

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Music Orlando Brown Receives Apologies From Fans For His Old Comments Following Diddy Arrest Many fans feel like Orlando Brown's thoughts on Diddy might not be as wild and unfounded as they initially thought. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 23, 2024
Music Mother Of Munna Duke's Child Shares Heartbreaking Tribute After Duke's Passing Munna Duke and fellow O-Block rapper Youngin were reportedly shot and killed in Chicago this week for unknown reasons. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
Music Escort Suing Diddy & Cassie Continues To Attack Her For Allegedly "Embracing" Combs' Power Clayton Howard accused Diddy and Cassie of drugging him, manipulating him, and sexually assaulting him in a new lawsuit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 06, 2025
Music Wiz Khalifa Facing Nine Months In Romanian Prison Over Drug Possession Wiz Khalifa apologized profusely to the country of Romania after having 18 grams of cannabis on his person, which is not fully legal. By Zachary Horvath December 18, 2025
Pop Culture Lance Ito Net Worth 2024: What Is The O.J. Simpson Trial Judge Worth? Examine Lance Ito's notable judicial career, including his role in one of the most famous trials in American history. By Rain Adams April 12, 2024
Music Leaf Ward Gets Almost Four Years After Pleading Guilty To Machine Gun Possession The Philly native also got three years of supervised release. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 27, 2025
Pop Culture Kato Kaelin Net Worth 2024: What Is The Infamous O.J. Simpson Trial Witness Worth? Explore Kato Kaelin's career, from his infamous role as a witness in the O.J. Simpson trial to his endeavors in entertainment and media. By Rain Adams April 12, 2024
Music Man Who Killed J. Cole's Mentor Filthe Rich Convicted & Sentenced J. Cole has credited Fayetteville, North Carolina's rap duo Bomm Sheltuh, comprised of Filthe Rich and Nervous Reck, with opening his doors. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026
Crime Who Is YSL Woody? The Defiant Star Witness In Young Thug's Trial By Axl Banks August 22, 2024
Crime YNW Melly's Attorneys Believe The Rapper's Re-Trial Won't Begin Until 2026 In New Motion YNW Melly's first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2023. The rap star would be denied bond by two different judges. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 31, 2025
Crime CJ Wallace Scores Major Victory In Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Collaborator Over Diddy Allegations The son of Biggie Smalls filed a defamation lawsuit after producer Jonathan Hay alleged C.J. Wallace set him up to be sexually assaulted by Diddy. By Aron A. May 11, 2026
Pop Culture Megan, Halle, & Cassie Spoke Up — And Got Doubted, Not Defended Even as Megan Thee Stallion, Cassie, and Halle Bailey came forward with evidence, they were still mocked, doubted, memed, or ignored. By Erika Marie May 30, 2025