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Music SpotemGottem Reportedly In Critical Condition After Being Shot 5 Times SpotemGottem is reportedly in critical condition following a shooting on Thursday night. By Alex Zidel September 17, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Accused Of Bribery, Having Sexual Relationship With 17-Year-Old Boy: Report He also faces accusations that he paid off a state employee to create a fake ID for Aaliyah in order to marry her at 15-years-old. By Erika Marie July 23, 2021
Pop Culture Meek Mill, Quavo, 2 Chainz, & More Are Pushing For Marijuana Reform Other rappers in support of the push for reform include Drake, Dave East, T.I., and Killer Mike, just to name a few. By Hayley Hynes September 17, 2021
Crime Michael Strahan's Ex-Wife Arrested For Criminal Contempt Jean Muggli Strahan was arrested for violating a restraining order filed by ex-girlfriend, Marianne Ayer. By Joe Abrams June 26, 2021
Crime Young Dolph's Alleged Killer Filmed Music Video At Home Where Getaway Car Was Found Young Dolph's alleged killer helped police find him by sharing a music video at the home where the getaway vehicle was found. By Alex Zidel January 06, 2022
Music Kanye West May Face Assault Charges For Attacking A Fan Last Month Kanye may face assault charges for allegedly attacking a fan outside of a Los Angeles hotel last month. By Brianna Lawson February 19, 2022
Crime IG Model Miss Mercedes Morr Dies In Murder-Suicide: Report Police do not believe that the model, who has over 2 million followers on IG, had a relationship with her killer. By Erika Marie August 31, 2021
Music Young Dolph's Murder Causes Politicians To Call For Memphis Curfew Political leaders are pleading with the mayor to help enact a curfew as rumors of retaliation circulate online. By Erika Marie November 17, 2021
Crime Witnesses Reveal R. Kelly's Rules Inside His "Chocolate Factory" Studio Witnesses described R. Kelly's studio, referred to as the "Chocolate Factory," during the singer's trial in Brooklyn. By Cole Blake August 29, 2021
Music Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez Case: Attorney Claims Bullet Fragments Are Missing Lanez's attorney Shawn Holley alleges that the bullet fragments that were reportedly taken from Megan's ankles cannot be located. By Erika Marie December 15, 2021
Crime Former Officer Thomas Lane Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In George Floyd's Death Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. By Rex Provost May 18, 2022
Pop Culture JayDaYoungan’s Funeral Attended By Hundreds Of Mourners At Bogalusa High School 24-year-old Javorius Scott was laid to rest on Sunday, August 7th. By Hayley Hynes August 08, 2022