Crime

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Crime Two Lawyers From R. Kelly's Legal Team Withdraw Ahead Of Trial Two lawyers from R. Kelly's legal team withdraw one month before his trial date. By Cole Blake July 17, 2021
Gossip Famous Dex Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison: Report Famous Dex was reportedly sentenced to one year in prison after being charged with domestic violence. By Alex Zidel September 10, 2021
Crime Mugshots Released For Men Involved In DaBaby Miami Beach Shootout The mugshot for the men involved in the shooting that led to DaBaby's recent Miami arrest has finally been released. By Madusa S. June 02, 2021
Crime New York Producer Jahade Chancey's Murder Captured On Surveillance Video 23-year-old Staten Island producer Jahade Chancey was shot multiple times after two armed men rushed his studio. By Alex Zidel January 18, 2021
Crime 6ix9ine Could Be Forced To Pay Millions To Robbery Victims 6ix9ine's legal problems continue to follow him around. By Alexander Cole May 08, 2021
Crime George Floyd Cop Derek Chauvin Had 10 Conduct Complaints Derek Chauvin, the police officer who pinned down George Floyd by his neck, previously faced 10 conduct complaints. By Alex Zidel May 28, 2020
Random Jussie Smollett's Accused Attacker Wants His Bleach Back From Chicago Police Abel Osundairo, one of the men accused of attacking Jussie Smollett last year, is asking for the Chicago PD to return his red hat, ski mask, bleach, and more. By O.I. June 22, 2020
Crime Minneapolis Police Officers Involved In Death Of George Floyd Fired Four police officers were fired following the death of George Floyd. By Rose Lilah May 26, 2020
Politics California Becomes First U.S. State To Ban Using Rap Lyrics In Court Following proposals from New York, California will protect rappers from being unfairly judged for their artistry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 01, 2022
Gram Kim Kardashian Advocates For Gunna's Release The rapper is hoping to be granted release in a 3rd bond hearing & he has Kim's full support. By Erika Marie September 30, 2022
Pop Culture YNW Melly Linked To Potential Prison Escape Plan Back in the summer, Melly was denied medical furlough while seeking treatment due to an infection caused by his diamond teeth. By Hayley Hynes September 30, 2022
Pop Culture Fulton County DA On Latest Rap Indictment: "If You Admit Your Crimes Over A Beat, I'm Gonna Use It" Fani Willis urges anyone who can't comply with her rules to "get out of [her] county." By Hayley Hynes August 29, 2022