Crime

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Music Jay-Z's Former Mistress Posts His "Monster" Lyrics Amidst Assault Allegations She was once pregnant with Jay's child. By Elias Andrews December 12, 2024
Music Adam22 Asks Wack 100 To Explain Why Feds Didn't Book Him Over Big U RICO Case Adam22 also pressed Wack 100 over allegations he possesses various lewd leaks from celebrities like Nipsey Hussle and Kim Kardashian. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 31, 2025
Crime YNW Bortlen Breaks Silence On Plea Deal In YNW Melly Case Earlier this week, YNW Melly's co-defendant YNW Bortlen pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact and witness tampering charges. By Caroline Fisher September 11, 2025
Music Officer Shocked By Playboi Carti's Fame In Traffic Stop Footage This traffic stop footage seems to be from Playboi Carti's Utah detainment over an alleged assault incident. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2026
Pop Culture Who Is Kelsey Nicole? Megan Thee Stallion's Ex-BFF Their public fallout has been fueled by diss tracks, online bashing, and recanted statements. By Demi Phillips June 23, 2023
Pop Culture Safaree Gets Attacked By Erica Mena In Shocking Security Footage It went down in front of their kids. By Elias Andrews October 16, 2024
Music Mase Surprisingly Reveals He'd Be Open To Visiting Diddy In Prison Despite Tensions Mase also spoke to Cam'ron about the rumor that he sat next to one of Diddy's sons at the funeral of Voletta Wallace, Biggie Smalls' mother. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 17, 2025
Music Lil Durk Allegedly Faces Another Trial Set-Back Over 2021 Phone Evidence Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial has faced a lot of evidence controversy so far involving his music, videos, and text messages. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2026
Gram Chicago Singer Ann Marie Returns To IG After Shooting Arrest R&B singer Ann Marie posts her first content in months after being released from jail. By Alex Zidel June 09, 2021
Music Lil Durk Trial Could Face Delay Until 2026 Due To "Complex" Case Lil Durk and his legal team disagree with prosecutors and defense attorneys, as he wants to face trial this October as previously scheduled. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2025
Music Lil Durk Secures $12 Million Lawsuit Victory Amid Murder-For-Hire Case The court dismissed a $12 million lawsuit against Lil Durk over claims that he and his team messed up an investment deal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Music K'naan Charged With Sexual Assault Over Alleged Festival Incident K'naan's alleged sexual assault supposedly occurred back in 2010. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2024