Crime

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Music Hit-Boy Confirms His Father Big Hit Is Back In Jail With Heartfelt Message Hit sends love to all his fans. By Elias Andrews October 23, 2024
Original Content Why Is Kay Flock In Jail? Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock is facing first-degree murder charges, and we're diving into the case stacked against him. By Olivia Monahan April 25, 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
Original Content Quando Rondo’s Federal Sentence Follows Years Of Arrests, Shootings, & Legal Issues Savannah's Quando Rondo seems to always be entangled in legal drama, but this time, he finds himself on the receiving end of a lengthy sentence. By Erika Marie December 15, 2024
Music Tay-K Wants Court To Pause Murder Conviction's Appeal Tay-K's legal team reportedly wants to reexamine the validity of a search warrant before moving forward with their appeal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 29, 2026
Music JT Mourns The Death Of DreamDollBri The content creator died at the age of 21 over the weekend. By Aron A. July 06, 2026
Music YNW Melly Loses Lawsuit Over Harsh Jail Conditions YNW Melly has been in jail since 2019, when authorities charged him with two counts of first-degree murder. By Cole Blake August 27, 2025
Crime Big Meech Is Back Home: Everything We Know About The BMF Co-Founder's Reported Prison Release From the D to the A, Big Meech and his brother Southwest T turned BMF into one of the most recognizable drug empires in America. By Axl Banks October 17, 2024
Crime Lucki’s West Hollywood Home Robbed Of $500K Worth Of Items Designer clothes and luxury bags were reportedly stolen from Lucki's home. Authorities have yet to arrest any suspects. By Aron A. July 16, 2026
Pop Culture Drama Unfolds: Jennifer Lopez's Top 7 Public Scandals Jennifer Lopez has undoubtedly ruffled a few feathers during her time in show biz. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi June 10, 2024
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
Music Tay-K & Attorney Decline Plea Deal For Second Murder Case From 2017, Trial Date To Be Revealed Next Month Tay-K remained dead silent during the call. By Zachary Horvath February 26, 2024