Crime

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Sneakers Shoe Palace Employee Fatally Shot While Trying To Break Up Fight Over Shoe Raffle 26-year-old Jayren Bradford was reportedly shot and killed when arriving at work at Shoe Palace on Wednesday afternoon. By Joshua Robinson August 12, 2021
Crime Houston Police Involved In Shootout With Suspect At Galleria Mall: Report The suspect, who remains at large, also shot a man in the leg. By Erika Marie July 17, 2021
Music Lil Wayne Reportedly Skipped Out On $20 Million Lawsuit Deposition Lil Wayne and his former lawyer, Ronald Sweeney, are suing one another for millions. By Hayley Hynes October 03, 2021
Crime Lil Mosey Pleads Not Guilty To Second-Degree Rape Charges: Report The 19-year-old rapper reportedly appeared in court alongside his legal team and his parents. By Erika Marie April 28, 2021
Crime Kodak Black To Appear In Court This Week Over Sexual Assault Allegation: Report Kodak Black will reportedly head back to court on Wednesday for his ongoing sexual assault case in South Carolina. By Joshua Robinson April 27, 2021
Sports Wild Scene Erupts In Court After Simone Biles' Brother Is Acquitted Of Murder A wild scene in the courtroom ensued after the judge’s ruling. By Taya Coates June 16, 2021
Crime Blac Youngsta Weapons Arrest: Bodycam Footage Released Bodycam footage from Blac Youngsta's October arrest has been released. By Aron A. March 29, 2021
Music JAY-Z Sues 'Reasonable Doubt" Cover Art Photographer For Using His Likeness: Report The rap mogul is claiming the photographer has sold images of him for thousands of dollars. By Madusa S. June 15, 2021
Crime 3 Men Arrested For Shooting At Slain Toronto Rapper Houdini's Memorial: Report All three men were charged with multiple counts including discharge of a firearm with intent to wound and more. By Madusa S. June 20, 2021
Gossip Taxstone Finally Has A Trial Date For Allegedly Killing Troy Ave's Bodyguard Taxstone will be standing trial for allegedly murdering Troy Ave's bodyguard during a shooting at Irving Plaza. By Alex Zidel September 08, 2021
Music Two Swedish Rappers Jailed For Kidnapping Rival Artist In Criminal Network Shakedown Swedish rappers Yasin and HAVAL were among 27 other people convicted for their involvement in a criminal network. By Joshua Robinson July 15, 2021
Music Driver Who Allegedly Killed Nicki Minaj's Father Denies Wrongdoing: Report The 70-year-old man allegedly responsible for the hit-and-run is denying any wrongdoing in the $150 million legal battle. By Madusa S. June 15, 2021