Crime

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Crime Akron Police Shoot Unarmed Jayland Walker 60+ Times, Protests Erupt: Report Police claim Walker had a gun & took them on a high-speed chase, but some activists contest that report. 8 officers have reportedly been placed on leave. By Erika Marie July 01, 2022
Gossip Cardi B To Share Herpes/HPV Test Results With Judge In Tasha K STD Lawsuit Cardi is suing YouTuber Tasha K for her “highly offensive” claims from 2018 and 2019. By Hayley Hynes November 25, 2021
Crime Over 20 Alleged Bronx Gang Members Arrested With Help Of Rap Music Videos The NYPD used rap music videos to help lead to the arrests of 20 alleged Bronx gang members. By Cole Blake April 10, 2022
Crime Disney Channel Actor, Stoney Westmoreland, To Serve Jail Time For Enticing A Minor For Sex The former "Andi Mack" actor will face two years in prison, 10 years of supervision, and must register as a sex offender. By Lawrencia Grose June 05, 2022
Pop Culture Yung Joc Explains Child Abandonment Charges Yung Joc explained the story behind his recent arrest, revealing one of his baby mamas had taken issue with his child support payments. By Quam Odunsi May 09, 2022
Crime GoFundMe Deletes $5Mil Fundraiser For Waukesha Suspect Darrell Brooks Jr.: Report Brooks has been charged with multiple counts of murder after police say he drove his SUV through a Christmas Parade. His bail was set at $5 million. By Erika Marie November 26, 2021
Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion On Tory Lanez Incident: "I Was Really Scared, I Had Never Been Shot At Before" Thee Stallion sat down with Gayle King for an interview that's set to air on Monday morning. By Hayley Hynes April 24, 2022
Crime Prosecutors Reveal Graphic Details During Nipsey Hussle's Murder Trial The murder trial regarding the killing of Nipsey Hussle has begun in Los Angeles and prosecutors are laying out new details on the rapper's death. By Cole Blake June 15, 2022
Music 6ix9ine Allegedly Sued For Millions After Bailing On Concerts: Report Two lawsuits have been brought up against the 26-year-old New Yorker. By Hayley Hynes July 12, 2022
Pop Culture 6ix9ine Says "F*ck Brittney Griner" As He Lands In Russia To Perform: Watch Griner has been in Russian custody since February 17th. By Hayley Hynes September 25, 2022
Life JayDaYoungan's Father Says He & Late Rapper Were Ambushed By 5 Gunmen Outside Their House Kenyatta Scott was shot twice in the arm during the attack on his 24-year-old son; he remains in recovery in the hospital. By Hayley Hynes July 31, 2022
Crime Grandfather of JayDaYoungan Details What He Heard About Shooting Reports state that investigators have named "a few suspects" in the murder of the 24-year-old rapper. By Erika Marie July 29, 2022