Crime

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Music XXXTentacion Case: Woman Who Rented Killer's Car Says Defendant Apologized To Her After using the vehicle in the rapper's murder, the woman claims one of the men apologized for getting her "caught up." By Erika Marie February 15, 2023
Crime Buffalo Gunman Sentenced To Life Without Parole, Family Member Attempts To Attack Him In Court The emotional and draining trial concluded with Gendron's life sentence. By Diya Singhvi February 15, 2023
Music Biggie Wasn't Killed In A Drive-By, Says Ex-Bodyguard Gene Deal believes Biggie's murderer was waiting on him. By Erika Marie February 14, 2023
Crime Tory Lanez Files Motion For New Trial In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case Tory's attorneys claim the rapper didn't receive a fair trial after the judge "erroneously allowed" an Instagram post into evidence. By Aron A. March 30, 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 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
Life XXXTentacion Verdict: 3 Suspects Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder The fourth suspect, Robert Allen, testified against his former friends and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. By Erika Marie March 20, 2023
Music Casanova's Sentencing Delayed In Gorilla Stone Nation Case The Brooklyn rapper has faced multiple delays, and his last postponed sentencing date was in December of last year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 19, 2023
Music 6ix9ine Associate & Chief Keef Shooter Kooda B Released From Prison The rapper shot at Sosa in 2018, and the rainbow-haired rapper allegedly gave him up as the triggerman after admitting to placing a hit on Keef. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 18, 2023
Politics Donald Trump Arrest Coming Next Week, Former POTUS Claims While Encouraging Protests The embattled politician is currently under investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney as they move toward a possible indictment. By Hayley Hynes March 18, 2023
Life Latto Recalls Bringing Loaded Glock 17 To LAX & Getting Locked Up The rap diva spent a few hours in the slammer before spending a hefty amount on a private jet to make her concert in another state. By Hayley Hynes March 18, 2023