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Crime XXXTENTACION Killers Appear Defeated In New Mugshots New mugshots of Trayvon Newsome, Michael Boatwright, and Dedrick Williams surface after they were found guilty of murdering XXXTENTACION. By Aron A. April 21, 2023
Pop Culture Pop Smoke Murder: What We Know About His Killers Here's everything you need to know about the trial surrounding Pop Smoke's murder. By Jessica Lyons April 21, 2023
Pop Culture DaBaby Accused Of Withholding Evidence In Assault Case The rapper can't stay out of trouble. By Noah Grant April 13, 2023
Music Trey Songz Takes Plea In Bowling Alley Fight Case Trey Songz has seen more severe charges dropped in exchange for a guilty plea. By Ben Mock May 03, 2023
Movies Medical Expert Says Jonathan Majors' Accuser Is Lying Jonathan Majors' defense has new angle. By Ben Mock April 30, 2023
Pop Culture Andrew Tate Jail Update: Podcaster Reportedly Eating "Stone Cold Food" With Insects In His Cell The media personality says he's currently fasting for Ramadan, but the little food he does get is quickly swarmed by the bugs around his cell. By Hayley Hynes March 28, 2023
Crime Nipsey Hussle's Killer Is A "Target" In Prison, Lawyer Says: "There's A Green Light On Him From All The Gangs" Eric Holder's attorney argues that his client needs to be held is protective custody due to the danger of prison gangs. By Aron A. March 28, 2023
Life XXXTentacion Verdict: 3 Suspects Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder The fourth suspect, Robert Allen, testified against his former friends and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. By Erika Marie March 20, 2023
Crime Troy Ave Drops New Taxstone Diss Track "Black Church" Taxstone will face 15 to life if convicted of second-degree murder. By Sabrina Morris March 20, 2023
Music Casanova's Sentencing Delayed In Gorilla Stone Nation Case The Brooklyn rapper has faced multiple delays, and his last postponed sentencing date was in December of last year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 19, 2023
Politics Donald Trump Arrest Coming Next Week, Former POTUS Claims While Encouraging Protests The embattled politician is currently under investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney as they move toward a possible indictment. By Hayley Hynes March 18, 2023
Life Latto Recalls Bringing Loaded Glock 17 To LAX & Getting Locked Up The rap diva spent a few hours in the slammer before spending a hefty amount on a private jet to make her concert in another state. By Hayley Hynes March 18, 2023