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Music Nicki Minaj Blasts Production Company For Claiming She's "Spoiled & Entitled" Nicki Minaj is in a legal battle with 24/7 Productions over an alleged $275K for various promotional and live events they collaborated on. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2026
Music Chris Brown's Dog Attack Victim Allowed To Collect Usher Tour's Profits Chris Brown is still fighting to overturn the verdict in the dog attack case from his former housekeeper, Maria Avila. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
Original Content Four High-Profile Hip Hop Cases Head To Trial In August A packed Hip Hop criminal trial calendar puts Keefe D, Lil Durk, Yella Beezy, and AllStar JR before juries this month. By Erika Marie August 06, 2026
Music Chris Brown Moves To Block Dog Attack Victim From Collecting Usher Tour Money Chris Brown recently indicated he would challenge the judgement in his dog attack case, and Maria Avila wants his earnings as repayment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026
Music Tupac Murder Trial Opens With Officer Recalling Rapper’s Refusal To Identify Shooter Opening testimony in Keefe D’s trial revisited the moments after Tupac was shot and his refusal to cooperate with police. By Erika Marie August 17, 2026
Music Judge Scolds Lil Durk Fans For Giving "Free Durk" Postcards In Courtroom The judge in the Lil Durk case reportedly warned fans they could be prosecuted for contempt of court due to their actions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
Music Young Thug Faces Renewed Legal Fight Over 2015 Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting Young Thug's legal battles continue. By Aron A. August 18, 2026
Music FBG Duck's Mother Speaks Out About Lil Durk's Trial FBG Duck's mother LaSheena Weekly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lil Durk and others for the murder of her son. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
Crime Lil Durk Allegedly Smirked At His Lawyer After Cross-Examination Lil Durk is on trial in his murder-for-hire case. By Aron A. August 26, 2026
Music Tupac Murder Case: Keefe D Wants An Apology From Law Enforcement The attorney for Tupac murder suspect Duane "Keefe D" Davis is seeking a dismissal, claiming investigators built a weak case. By Erika Marie July 29, 2026
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
Pop Culture Deen The Great Facing 15 Years In Jail For Alleged Yacht Robbery Deen The Great has reportedly been accused of felony robbery and misdemeanor battery over an alleged yacht incident with a woman. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2026