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Pop Culture Charlamagne Tha God Says 6ix9ine Attack Was Only "A Matter Of Time" 6ix9ine was assaulted while working out at a gym, and Charlamagne Tha God hopes other artists learn from his mistakes. By Erika Marie March 22, 2023
Life Mystikal Wants Gag Order In Rape Case: Report He's pleaded not guilty to rape and false imprisonment. He had another rape case tossed out in 2020, and also served time for sexual battery. By Erika Marie March 20, 2023
Crime Chet Hanks Served With Lawsuit While Partying For His Birthday: Report His ex, Kiana Parker, is suing him for $1 million and Hanks was reportedly tracked down after posting his location online. By Erika Marie August 18, 2021
Music R. Kelly's Lawyer Makes Disrespectful Comments About The Late Aaliyah R. Kelly's lawyer says Aaliyah can't testify about being a victim in his sex crimes case because she's dead. By Kyesha Jennings August 18, 2021
Music YK Osiris' Felony Aggravated Assault Charge Dropped: Report The District Attorney over YK Osiris' felony aggravated assault case has reportedly decided to not prosecute him at this time. By Joshua Robinson August 18, 2021
Gossip Lil Durk Affiliate OTF Boona Arrested For Allegedly Shooting A 6-Year-Old OTF Boona, one of Lil Durk's affiliates, was reportedly arrested for a shooting incident that happened in March. By Alex Zidel October 13, 2021
Music K-Pop Star Kris Wu Arrested On Rape Charges: Report The Chinese-Canadian superstar faces charges in China. By Taya Coates August 17, 2021
Music Raz Simone Sued By 5 Women Over Sexual Abuse And Assault Allegations Raz Simone is being sued by five women for allegations of sexual abuse and assault including sex trafficking. Each woman is seeking $1M in damages. By Brianna Lawson January 20, 2022
Crime Jussie Smollett Sentenced To 150 Days In Chicago Jail: Report The former "Empire" actor continued to maintain his innocence after the judge called him "profoundly arrogant and selfish and narcissistic." By Erika Marie March 10, 2022
Pop Culture R. Kelly's Ex-Wife Speaks Out After His Guilty Conviction Drea Kelly, R. Kelly's ex-wife, says her heart is "in two places" after the disgraced singer was found guilty in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial. By Alex Zidel September 28, 2021
Crime Young Dolph's Killers May Have Been Shot At While Fleeing Scene: Report An image has surfaced online showing an unnamed person holding a firearm pointed in the direction of the fleeing vehicle. By Erika Marie November 20, 2021
Crime "Madea" Actress & Hip Hop Producer Among 19 Named In PPP Fraud Indictments: Report The seven indictments out of Georgia contain several familiar faces, including a "Thor" actor and Hip Hop media personality. By Erika Marie January 19, 2022