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Music Lil Durk Claims He's Spent Four Months In Solitary Confinement, Friends Have Left Him Behind Lil Durk has been behind bars since 2024, when he was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026
Music Lil Durk's Murder-For-Hire Trial Delayed Once Again Authorities have accused Lil Durk of allegedly orchestrating the attempted murder of Quando Rondo back in 2022. By Cole Blake January 06, 2026
Music Diddy Secures Backing From Law Professors In Battle To Appeal Sentence Multiple university professors have reportedly argued that Judge Arun Subramanian subjected Diddy to an unfair sentence given a mixed verdict. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 03, 2026
Pop Culture Will Smith's Lawyer Responds To Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Former tour violinist Brian King Joseph accused Will Smith and his team of wrongfully firing him after Joseph found a suggestive note for him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 03, 2026
Pop Culture Tyler Perry's Sexual Assault Accuser Claims Leaked Texts Prove Allegations Mario Rodriguez sued Tyler Perry for $77 million and accused him of sexual assault, battery, and infliction of emotional distress. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Avoids Charges & Arrest After Riding Passenger In Drug Bust NBA YoungBoy was the passenger of a car that Utah police found drugs in during a traffic stop, but his colleagues claimed responsibility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 01, 2026
Crime Island Boys’ Kodiyakredd Arrested On Drug Paraphernalia Charge Reportedly, one of the Island Boys spent New Year's Eve behind bars thanks to an alleged drug-related offense. By Caroline Fisher January 01, 2026
Music Decomposing Corpse Discovered In The Trunk Of Tesla Registered To D4VD The investigation comes as D4VD is currently performing on his "Withered World Tour" with more shows lined up in the coming months. By Cole Blake September 09, 2025
Music Jay-Z Sexual Assault Accuser Begs To Keep Identity Secret, Citing Potential "Psychological Harm" Jay-Z is continuing his defamation lawsuit after a sexual assault allegation against him in late 2024. His accuser hopes to stay anonymous. By Devin Morton September 07, 2025
Relationships Andrew Tate's Ex Girlfriend Secures Restraining Order In Los Angeles Andrew Tate is being charged with human trafficking and sexual assault charges in the U.K., allegations he denies. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2025
Crime BigXThaPlug Claims “Laws” Is Attempting To Add Extra Charges To Recent Arrest As “I Hope You’re Happy” Tops Country Charts BigXThaPlug’s debut country song, “All The Way,” featuring Ben Reily has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hip Hop/Rap charts. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 04, 2025
Music Keefe D Receives Prison Sentence For Fighting With Another Inmate Keefe D was already in jail awaiting trial for his alleged role in the 1996 killing of the legendary rapper 2Pac. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025