Crime

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Crime Fort Worth Police Officer Fatally Shoots Black Woman In Her Own Home The police officer went through her backyard and fired without presenting himself or asking any questions. By Noah C October 13, 2019
Crime J. Prince Issues Stern Warning To Anyone Using His Brand On Narcotics J. Prince hits anyone looking to slander his good name with a veiled threat - police or otherwise. By Mitch Findlay August 01, 2019
Crime A$AP Rocky's Trial, Day 2: Rocky Gives His Side Of The Story Both A$AP Rocky and his assault accuser speak in court. By Mitch Findlay August 01, 2019
Music Did YNW Melly Reveal His Jail Release Date? YNW Melly shared a cryptic post with Friday's date, leading many of his fans to believe he's getting out of jail. By Alex Zidel March 10, 2020
Politics LA Moves Forward With Plan To Replace Police Officers For Nonviolent Calls The new model in Los Angeles will replace police officers with community-based responders for nonviolent calls. By Madusa S. July 01, 2020
Crime R. Kelly Requests Prison Release Again As Coronavirus Cases Climb R. Kelly attempts once more to be released from prison, as inmates are infected with Coronavirus. By Rose Lilah April 16, 2020
Crime 2 Dead, 7 Injured After Shooting While Filming Music Video A group was ambushed while filming a music video. By Cole Blake December 28, 2019
Crime DaBaby Sued By Woman Claiming To Be Slap Victim DaBaby has been hit with a lawsuit by Tyronesha Laws, the woman claiming to be the victim of his attack at his Tampa concert last weekend. By Lynn S. March 13, 2020
Sports Gervonta Davis Appears To Swing On Ex-GF In Disturbing Video New video footage appears to show Gervonta Davis taking a swing at the mother of his child during chaotic scene at a charity basketball game. By Kyle Rooney March 16, 2020
Crime Takeoff Denies Rape Allegations, LAPD Confirm Investigation Takeoff's lawyer denies the rape allegations made by Jane Doe in a lawsuit against the Migos rapper. By Aron A. August 05, 2020
Crime Troy Ave Attends Trial Of Tekashi 6ix9ine “Bloods” Associates Rapper Troy Ave was in the courtroom this week to show support to a couple of Tekashi's "blood" associates. By Kevin Goddard September 19, 2019
Music Nicki Minaj Refuses To Hand Over Evidence In Court Battle With Tracy Chapman Nicki Minaj and Tracy Chapman are in a court battle for copyright issues -- and no one's giving in. By Sandra E October 15, 2019