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Crime Toronto Rapper Smoke Dawg's Brother Cleared Of First-Degree Murder Charge Smoke Dawg's older brother was acquitted of first-degree murder charges. By Aron A. November 01, 2022
Pop Culture Tory Lanez Spotted Sporting Ankle Monitor As House Arrest Kicks Off The 30-year-old has been ordered to remain at home until his November 28th trial with Megan Thee Stallion begins. By Hayley Hynes November 01, 2022
Sports Xavien Howard Sued, Woman Claims He Gave Her An "Incurable" STD: Report Jane Doe also alleged in her lawsuit that the Miami Dolphins star admitted that he knew he had the STD but didn't tell her. By Erika Marie October 28, 2022
Pop Culture Ye's Former Business Manager Sues Him, Claims Rapper Called Their Contract "Bullshit" In lighter news, the father of four's Twitter account appears to be active again following Elon Musk's takeover of the social media company. By Hayley Hynes October 28, 2022
Music Jayden Myrick Convicted Of Murder, Testifies He's A Member Of 4PF: Report In the separate YSL case, Myrick is accused of attempting to shank YFN Lucci in jail. He admits to being affiliated with Nine Trey & YSL. By Erika Marie October 27, 2022
TV "L&HH" Alum Chris "Prince" Harty Arrested After Allegedly Beating Up & Stealing $7K From GF The reality star is no stranger to trouble, and has reportedly previously gotten into several altercations with Tory Lanez. By Hayley Hynes October 18, 2022
Pop Culture Brittney Griner Spends Her 32nd Birthday Behind Russian Bars The WNBA star’s friends and family continue to do what they can to help her from the U.S., including launching a support website in her name. By Balen Mautone October 18, 2022
Music Gunna Files Fourth Motion For His Bond His team issued a seven-page filing calling for the rapper's release. By Lamar Banks October 17, 2022
Pop Culture Ye Disses Diddy, Meek Mill, & George Floyd's Death On "Drink Champs" "The guy's knee wasn't even on his neck like that," the rapper said of Floyd's fatal last moments with Derek Chauvin in 2020. By Hayley Hynes October 16, 2022
Gram Kim Kardashian Explains Working With Gunna's Legal Team She's been a "#FreeGunna" advocate and details meeting the rapper while detailing what she has learned about his case. By Erika Marie October 15, 2022
Music Young Thug's Lawyer Says The Rapper Is Rotting In Jail: “It Is Unjust” Attorney Brian Steele is outraged by Thugga's incarceration. By Lamar Banks October 13, 2022
Music Gunna Denied Bond For 3rd Time: Report It looks like Gunna will remain behind bars until his trial next year. By Erika Marie October 13, 2022