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Music Nicki Minaj Fails To Sanction Husband Kenneth Petty's Assault Accuser According to court documents, the "Super Freaky Girl" took issue with "wild" statements that Petty's accuser's lawyer made to the judge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Life 42 Dugg's Prison Statement: "I Guess 'Cause I'm Turnt I Gotta Go Through The Worst!!!" Just last week, the Detroit-born rapper plead guilty to his charges, earning him another potential five years in prison. By Hayley Hynes March 28, 2023
Crime Maino Doesn't Like Troy Ave's Narrative About Taxstone Maino explains that Taxstone wasn't looking for any trouble on the night of the 2016 Irving Plaza shooting. By Aron A. March 28, 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
Crime 42 Dugg Faces Another 5 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty: Report Federal agents arrested 42 Dugg in 2022 after he failed to serve a six-month sentence. By Aron A. March 22, 2023
Gram Slim Thug Reacts To His Stalker's Arrest: "Keep Her Ugly Ass Away From Me" According to the Houston native, the woman in question has been harassing him for months, making fake accounts and showing up at his house. By Hayley Hynes April 09, 2023
Pop Culture Cardi B Calls Community Service A "Spiritual Journey" Cardi B says that community service has been "the best thing" to happen to her. By Cole Blake February 25, 2023
Streetwear Cardi B Turns Up During Community Service, Says She's Back In The Studio The mother of two has until March 1st to complete her court-ordered sentence after previously failing to do so and being granted an extension. By Hayley Hynes February 25, 2023
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Gunna Wants Out Of YSL, Has An Album Ready Akademiks hopped on Livestream and shared what's he's heard through the industry grapevine. By Erika Marie February 23, 2023
Life Machine Gun Kelly's Birthday Party Antics Cause Police Helicopter To Show Up: Video While celebrating his 33rd this past weekend, Colson Baker brought out a flame thrower that landed him in some trouble. By Hayley Hynes April 25, 2023
Music XXXTENTACION Murder Suspect Denied Drake's Involvement Robert Allen, who pleaded guilty and testified against his former codefendants, said he never had contact with the Canadian artist. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 11, 2023