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Pop Culture Andrew Tate Reacts To Diddy Allegedly Sleeping With Meek Mill & Usher Andrew Tate isn't surprised. By Caroline Fisher February 28, 2024
Crime Tay-K’s Release Date Surfaced On Social Media & Goes Viral Tay-K was sentenced to 80 years imprisonment after being found guilty on murder charges stemming from a 2017 fatal shooting. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 09, 2025
Music Jail Informant Claims Lil Durk's Alleged Hitman Confessed To Murder-For-Hire Plot These allegations against Lil Durk are related to the arrests of Preston Powell and Anthony Montgomery-Wilson over Stephon Mack's death. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 27, 2025
Music Big30 To Be Released From Jail Ahead Of Gucci Mane Kidnapping Trial Big30 and Pooh Shiesty are set to go on trial for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of legendary artist Gucci Mane. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Sports Gervonta Davis Arrest Warrant Issued In Assault Case Earlier this year, Gervonta Davis was arrested in connection to an reported assault on his ex-girlfriend in Miami. By Erika Marie May 27, 2026
Crime Diddy Potentially Facing New Criminal Charges In L.A. County L.A. County District Attorney is reviewing a sexual battery claim made by publicist Jonathan Hay. By Aron A. June 02, 2026
Music Lil Durk's Prosecutors Reportedly Want To Add More Charges Before His Trial Lil Durk's codefendant Deandre Wilson's team recently claimed prosecutors informed them of plans to add more incidents to the federal case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2026
Music O-Block's Boss Top Sentenced To 5 Years He was reportedly arrested on gun charges. By Caroline Fisher June 30, 2023
Music Tory Lanez Wants Restraining Order Against Prison Guard New court filings reveal Tory Lanez fears for his safety in prison following a violent stabbing attack and an ongoing dispute with corrections officials. By Erika Marie June 01, 2026
Original Content Big U RICO Case: What Does It Mean To 'Check In'? The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation? By Erika Marie April 03, 2025
Music Cassie Blasted By Former Diddy Escort Clayton Howard Howard has sued Cassie and Diddy, alleging she gave him an STD. He released a video calling out the singer. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
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