Crime

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Music Diddy's Ex Bodyguard Alleges That Usher Was Hospitalized Following Diddy Assault He's repeatedly spoken out against Diddy. By Elias Andrews October 04, 2024
Music Charli Baltimore Reveals That Lance "Un" Rivera Has Changed His Jay-Z Stabbing Story Over Time Even though Rivera has changed his story, Charli is holding firm. By Lavender Alexandria October 03, 2023
Music R Kelly's Projected Release From Prison Has Been Announced R Kelly has been in a medium security facility in Butner, North Carolina since April 2023 and trying anything to get out early. By Zachary Horvath January 26, 2026
Crime Rappers Who Have Received Lengthy Prison Sentences Hip Hop’s long history with crime has put many rappers behind bars. By Demi Phillips February 09, 2024
Pop Culture Aaron The Plumber Suggests He Shot Someone Who Stabbed Him: "Kaboomed Em" Social media and reality TV sensation Aaron The Plumber claims he's going to prison for some time after allegedly shooting someone. By Zachary Horvath February 23, 2026
Music Kodak Black Artist Syko Bob Gets 5-Year Prison Sentence For Gun Possession The Florida rapper pleaded guilty in December of last year to a charge of gun possession, following a January arrest. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 31, 2023
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 FBG Casino's Release From Prison In RICO Drug Case Gets Explanation Future's brother FBG Casino was caught with 21 kilograms of fentanyl and charged with possession and intent to distribute. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 07, 2025
Crime Diddy Accused Of Child Abuse In New York In New Lawsuit The new lawsuit arrives days after he was sued for allegedly sexually abusing a child star at a networking event in 2007. By Aron A. June 13, 2026
Original Content Exhibit A: Criminal Court Cases That Put Rap Lyrics On Trial From Snoop to Thugger, prosecutors have put rap lyrics on trial. These cases show what happens when bars move from the booth to the courtroom. By Erika Marie August 20, 2025
Pop Culture Cassie Receives Help From Male Escort's Ex In Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Clayton Howard sued Cassie Ventura and Diddy over sexual abuse claims, and his ex Francyna Evins is reportedly fortifying Cassie's defense. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 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