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Pop Culture OJ Simpson's Lawyer Commends Diddy's Wildly Similar Court Tactics Following Verdict The ways in which Diddy and OJ Simpson's trials played out are so insane that you'll just have to read about them yourself. By Zachary Horvath July 05, 2025
Crime Travis Barker Rips Echosmith Drummer, 20, For DM'ing his 13-Year-Old Daughter Echosmith drummer Graham Sierota has since apologized to Travis Barker and his daughter for his "predatory behavior." By Aron A. August 01, 2019
Music R. Kelly's Girlfriends Appear Tight Lipped With Reporters After His Bail Was Denied: Watch Jocelyn Savage & Azriel Clary weren't having it. By hnhh August 02, 2019
Society Wife & Stepson Charged With Murder Of KKK Leader In Missouri The president of the Traditionalist American Knights was found dead on Saturday. His wife and stepson are the primary suspects in the murder. By Angus Walker February 14, 2017
Entertainment Harvey Weinstein Will Reportedly Be Charged With Sex Crime Upon Surrendering Harvey Weinstein plans to turn himself in tomorrow. By Alex Zidel May 24, 2018
Crime 2 Chainz Charged With Felony For Codeine Possession [Update: 2 Chainz Pleads Not Guilty] 2 Chainz was charged with felony drug possession after being arrested at L.A.X. ten months ago. By Patrick Lyons April 08, 2014
Crime Waka Flocka Flame Arrested For Gun Possession [Update: Waka's Rep Makes Statement] Waka Flocka Flame was arrested this morning for trying to bring a loaded handgun through airport security in Atlanta. By Patrick Lyons October 10, 2014
Life Hunxho Reportedly Arrested After Shooting At His ATL Birthday Bash Hunxho's unexpected arrest comes not long after he beat RICO charges. By Hayley Hynes June 25, 2023
Music Quando Rondo Remains In Jail As Judge Defers Bond Ruling The Georgia rapper will remain behind bars for the time being. By Ben Mock June 25, 2023
Music Yella Beezy Wants His Mo3 Murder Trial Delayed After His Mother's Death Yella Beezy will face trial for a charge of capital murder related to his alleged role in the killing of Mo3 in 2020. By Cole Blake January 19, 2026
Music Kay Flock Files Motion To Appeal His 30-Year Prison Sentence New York rapper Kay Flock was sentenced to 30 years in mid-December after several guilty convictions tied to four shootings in 2020 and 2021. By Zachary Horvath January 15, 2026
Sneakers Car Crashes Into Syndicate Los Angeles Sneaker Store During Robbery Security footage shows a car crashing into Syndicate Los Angeles sneaker resale shop during a robbery that left the store with empty shelves. By Ben Atkinson January 14, 2026