Crime

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Crime New Footage Questions DaBaby's Self-Defense Claim From 2018 Wal-Mart Killing DaBaby claimed self-defense back in 2018 after killing Jaylin Craig in a Walmart. By Alexander Cole April 25, 2022
Pop Culture Cuba Gooding Jr. To Host Strip Club Event Amidst Groping Allegations: Report For Cuba Gooding Jr., the party don't stop. By Aida C. April 24, 2022
Crime Red "Power Rangers" Actor Arrested For Fraud The actor who played the red Power Ranger in the '90s was arrested for fraud involving a PPP scam. By Quam Odunsi May 21, 2022
Crime 6ix9ine Attorney Admits "GINÉ" Is A Lil Durk Diss Track, Denies Song Is About Robbery Victims: Report Victims of a 2018 robbery 6ix9ine was involved in have complained that the single was released to "antagonize" them, but the rapper's attorney says otherwise. By Erika Marie April 22, 2022
Relationships Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Reportedly Cancelled Baby Shower After LAX Arrest: "She's Crying Nonstop" "She's heavily pregnant and these are very serious accusations, it's a nightmare scenario for her," sources have revealed. By Hayley Hynes April 22, 2022
Music Prosecutors Seek YNW Melly's DNA In Double Murder Case Prosecutors have asked a Broward County judge to force the rapper to provide his DNA. By Taylor McCloud October 20, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Defense Witness Asks Judge To Play His Demo Reel: Report A witness for the defense expressed he still wants to work with Kelly and asked the judge if his demo could be played in court. By Erika Marie September 21, 2021
Crime SpotemGottem's Attorney Clarifies Rumors: "This Was Not A Shootout" The rapper is recovering after being shot multiple times in Miami. By Erika Marie September 21, 2021
Gossip “Fresh Prince” Reboot Star Adrian Holmes Allegedly Involved In Fatal Car Accident Holmes is set to star as Uncle Phil in the upcoming “Fresh Prince” reboot. By Hayley Hynes October 19, 2021
Crime Allison Mack Sentenced To 3 Years In NVIXM Sex Cult Case Allison Mack plead guilty for racketeering charges connected to her role in the NVIXM cult in 2019. By Joe Abrams June 30, 2021
Gossip YoungBoy Never Broke Again Involved In Jail Fight: Report YoungBoy Never Broke Again was reportedly in a fight behind bars, which prosecutors are using to deny him bond. By Alex Zidel October 19, 2021
Pop Culture Gabby Petito True Crime Documentary Will Premiere On Peacock This Weekend The documentary has been titled “The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media.” By Hayley Hynes December 14, 2021