Crime

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Crime Despite Threats, Azriel Clary, R. Kelly's Former Girlfriend, Plans To Testify In Court Despite scare tactics, the aspiring singer vows to testify against R. Kelly in his federal sex crimes case. By Kyesha Jennings August 20, 2021
Crime Slim 400 Murder Prompts Fears Of Gang Retaliation, Claims Police: Report Reports state that authorities are afraid that more deaths will follow because tensions between gangs have allegedly been high. By Erika Marie December 10, 2021
Crime Kodak Black's Best Friend, Syko Bob, Arrested On Multiple Charges Kodak Black's artist, Syko Bob, was arrested this week on multiple charges. By Alex Zidel January 07, 2022
Crime The Three Men Convicted Of Killing Ahmaud Arbery Will Face Sentencing Today The three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery last February are expected to receive life in prison. By Brianna Lawson January 07, 2022
Crime Derek Chauvin's First Mugshot Since Sentencing Unveiled Derek Chauvin is currently serving a 22.5-year sentence for the murder of George Floyd. By Alexander Cole July 24, 2021
Crime Foolio Allegedly Arrested For "Fleeing/Attempting To Elude Law Enforcement" A document has circulated online showing that the Florida rapper is being held without bond. By Erika Marie April 06, 2022
Crime Jay-Z Pushing For Release Of Inmate Serving 20-Years For Weed Jay-Z's legal team is fighting for a "compassionate release" for a 55-year-old man serving a 20-year sentence for marijuana charges. By Aron A. September 29, 2021
Crime Nicki Minaj Lawsuit Looms As Jennifer Hough's Lawyer Plans To Move Case To California: Report The harassment and intimidation case was recently dismissed, but Hough's lawyer explained it's not over. By Erika Marie January 22, 2022
Pop Culture Lil Baby's Ex Jayda Cheaves Convicted & Fined In Jamaica: Report Jayda Cheaves was convicted for illegal gun possession and fined over $5,000 while in Jamaica. By Alex Zidel September 29, 2021
Music Kanye West Sued By Pastor Over "Come To Life" Sample Bishop David Paul Moten is also suing G.O.O.D Music, Def Jam Recordings, and UMG Recordings. By Hayley Hynes May 03, 2022
Pop Culture Kyle Rittenhouse Requests Ownership Of Gun Used In Kenosha Shootings, Claims He Wants To Destroy It Rittenhouse was previously acquitted on all charges. By Hayley Hynes January 21, 2022
Crime Drakeo The Ruler Case: Talent Organizer Says Rapper "Walked Into The Lion's Pit" A talent organizer claims there was a lack of security and people were being turned away because the backstage area was "too packed to get in." By Erika Marie December 23, 2021