Crime

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Crime Diddy’s Alleged Tupac Link Reportedly Resurfaces In Lawsuit Claiming Mogul Offered $1M for Murder Diddy has not been charged in connection to Tupac Shakur's murder. By Aron A. August 19, 2026
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 Rod Wave Hit With 90GB Evidence Dump In Georgia Shooting Case Rod Wave has pleaded not guilty to the charges. By Aron A. August 12, 2026
Music Death Of Jacksonville Teen Corbin Johnson Sparks Viral TikTok Challenge The death of Jacksonville teen, Corbin Johnson, ignited a viral TikTok challenge called "Where's Corbin?" By Brianna Lawson January 04, 2022
Music Meek Mill Mourns The Tragic Loss Of Philly Rapper LGP QUA Due To Mother's Day Shooting Meek Mill shared one of LGP QUA's freestyles online, which are beloved for their earnest street portrayals and social justice advocacy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 12, 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 BigXthaPlug No-Shows Festival Slot Due To Arrest On Gun & Drug Charges BigXthaPlug was arrested a year ago over similar charges, for which he was out on bond at the time of this most recent arrest. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026
Gossip Yaya Mayweather Faces 20 Years In Prison Over YoungBoy BM Stabbing: Report Last year, Mayweather was arrested after she stood accused of stabbing Lapattra Jacobs, the mother of YoungBoy's child. By Erika Marie October 20, 2021
Music EBK Jaaybo Pleads Guilty In Federal Drug & Gun Case EBK Jaaybo's ascent as a XXL Freshman last year was cut short by legal trouble, and he is now accepting the consequences of it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2026
Pop Culture Courtney Clenney Net Worth 2024: What Is The Model Worth? Embark on the journey of Courtney Clenney, a model turned social media influencer, and explore how her diverse career led to a significant net worth. By Rain Adams January 30, 2024
Politics Diddy Able To Cast Vote In U.S. Election From Behind Bars He's had a varied political history. By Elias Andrews November 05, 2024
Crime King Von Named By Police As 17-Year-Old Gakirah Barnes's Killer: Report The teen, reportedly a member of the Gangster Disciples who allegedly killed over a dozen people, was shot nine times in Chicago back in 2014. By Erika Marie July 12, 2021