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Music Jackboy's Brother Shot, Rapper Uninjured Despite Previous Reports Authorities claim that Jackboy's sibling is in "serious" condition. By Caroline Fisher December 13, 2023
Crime Who Is Taxstone? The Podcaster Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison Taxstone helped usher in a new era in hip-hop media before he was convicted for the death of Ronald McPhatterson. By Aron A. June 21, 2023
Music Atlanta City Council Move To Limit The Use Of Rap Lyrics In Trial: Report The legislation could have an impact on the YSL trial involving Young Thug. By Aron A. July 12, 2023
Music YNW Melly Trial Expected To Last Another Month The end appears to be sight for the winding legal battle. By Ben Mock July 08, 2023
Pop Culture Joseline Hernandez Unfazed By Arrest Warrant For Brawl With Big Lex & Police Joseline is still feeling the heat for acting out in aggression at the Mayweather vs. Gotti fight. By Hayley Hynes August 01, 2023
Crime YNW Melly's Manager Calls Mistrial A "Second Chance At Life," Twitter Reacts Melly's manager spoke on the mistrial recently. By Caroline Fisher July 23, 2023
Music YFN Lucci's Lawyer Is Confident That YSL RICO Case Will Be A Mistrial While there are no specific details as to why, there is debate within the rap and legal communities over whether this trial has been fair. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 23, 2023
Sports Police Investigate Incident At Funeral Attended By Conor McGregor Conor McGregor could be in more hot water. By Ben Mock July 19, 2023
Music G Herbo Cracks Awkward Grin In Latest Mugshot Police said they pulled over G Herbo after he failed to signal a turn. By Aron A. July 17, 2023
Music Vybz Kartel Faces "Life-Threatening" Illness Behind Bars: Report The attorney for the dancehall star says that he needs immediate surgery. By Aron A. June 02, 2023
Sports Sergio Brown Arrested In California In Connection With Mother's Death Brown was deported earlier this week and is currently in custody in San Diego. By Ben Mock October 11, 2023
Music 50 Cent Tells Diddy To "Lawyer Up" & Insinuates Alleged Involvement In 2Pac's Murder 50 Cent surprised fans with his recent troll. By Cole Blake October 09, 2023