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Music Clayton Howard Claims Against Diddy Survive, But Not Against Cassie The alleged "freak-off" sex worker must sharpen his claims against Cassie or risk dismissal, although Diddy is still his main target. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 26, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Sued By Security Guard For Alleged Hookah Attack Edward Iglehart II claims Boosie Badazz smashed a glass hookah over his head at a Houston nightclub earlier this year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 26, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Demands Money From Godmother Of Man Who Claims To Be His Son Lillie Coley's filed for bankruptcy but Hov doesn't want that interfering with the $119K he was awarded from the court. By Aron A. July 24, 2026
Pop Culture Adrien Broner & Deen The Great React Live To Broner's Sexual Battery Lawsuit Deen The Great is also part of the lawsuit against Adrien Broner, as Havana Saint accused Deen of defamation and causing emotional distress. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Says He Was Placed In Protective Custody At Rikers Against His Will Lil Wayne talks about his time in Rikers Island. By Aron A. July 23, 2026
Music Judge Rejects Pooh Shiesty's Bond Proposal In Gucci Mane Case A federal judge ruled that around-the-clock private security wasn't enough to justify releasing Pooh Shiesty before his 2027 trial. By Erika Marie July 21, 2026
Crime New Video Of Alleged Travis Scott & Jordan Clarkson NYC Nightclub Altercation Surfaces The video shows Clarkson getting restrained. By Aron A. July 21, 2026
Music Yella Beezy Trial Puts Rap Lyrics Back At Center Of Courtroom Debate Prosecutors are pushing to admit Yella Beezy's lyrics as evidence, renewing debate over Rap music's role in criminal trials. By Erika Marie July 20, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Seeks Dismissal From $275K Production Lawsuit A New York judge will decide whether Nicki Minaj can be removed as an individual defendant in a lawsuit regarding Jingle Ball & "Pink Friday 2." By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Music Cassie Opposes Clayton Howard's Bid To Add Diddy Trial Records To Civil Lawsuit By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Sports Zaire Wade Pleads Not Guilty As Prosecutors Allege Unregistered Gun A California judge heard new allegations in Zaire Wade's domestic violence case, including claims an unregistered gun was found. By Erika Marie July 16, 2026
Music 50 Cent Wants Judge To Throw Out Ex-Employee's Case A new development has surfaced. By Erika Marie July 14, 2026