Crime

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Music Gucci Mane Divulges On Why His Label's Artists Keep Facing Jail Time 1017 Records is home to a couple of current or past prison stints, something that Gucci Mane said reminds him of his own trajectory. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2024
Music XXXTentacion Lashes Out In Previously Unreleased Interrogation Footage A sobering reminder of X's tragic life. By Elias Andrews May 01, 2024
Music Metro Boomin Found Not Liable On All Four Counts In Sexual Assault Lawsuit Metro Boomin was accused of drugging, sexually assaulting, and impregnating a woman back in 2016. He denied all allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025
Music YNW Melly Secures New Lawyers Ahead Of Double Murder Retrial This YNW Melly update follows YNW Bortlen's plea deal in the case, which could yield key consequences for its outcome. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025
Crime YNW Bortlen Breaks Silence On Plea Deal In YNW Melly Case Earlier this week, YNW Melly's co-defendant YNW Bortlen pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact and witness tampering charges. By Caroline Fisher September 11, 2025
Crime Lawyer Requests YNW Bortlen Deposition Following Plea Deal In YNW Melly Case Earlier this week, YNW Melly's co-defendant YNW Bortlen accepted a plea deal in the double murder case, avoiding a life sentence. By Caroline Fisher September 10, 2025
Crime YNW Bortlen, YNW Melly Co-Defendant, Offered A 16-Year Plea Deal By The State of Florida YNW Bortlen is currently charged with Capital Murder and Wire Tampering in the fatal shootings of YNW associates. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 04, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Seeks To Sanction Tory Lanez's Friend For Disrespectful Deposition This request concerns Megan Thee Stallion's lawsuit against Milagro Gramz for allegedly spreading lies about the Tory Lanez case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2025
Crime Raven Liberty, YNW Melly’s Former Attorney, Speaks After Rapper Requests Drew Findling YNW Melly requested the substitution of legal counsel for the popular hip-hop attorney, Drew Findling, who represents Lil Durk. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 28, 2025
Music 600Breezy Arrested In Wisconsin Over An Active Warrant Further details on the reason for 600Breezy's warrant remain unclear and he has yet to comment on the situation. By Cole Blake August 28, 2025
Crime Duke Dennis Breaks His Silence On San Antonio Arrest In Streaming Return Duke Dennis and Kai Cenat were arrested in San Antonio on trespassing charges following a viral game of hide-and-seek. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 18, 2025
Pop Culture Paula Abdul Accuses "American Idol" Executive Of Sexual Assault Abdul claims thats Nigel Lythgoe assaulted on her multiple occasions. By Ben Mock December 30, 2023