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Politics George Floyd's Sister Bridgett Explains Why She Can't Watch Video Of His Final Moments Bridgett Floyd speaks openly about the Derek Chauvin trial, the George Floyd Policing Act, and why she can't watch the viral video of Floyd's death. By Erika Marie April 09, 2021
Crime YFN Lucci's Role In Fatal Shooting Revealed: Report YFN Lucci was reportedly the driver in a gang-related shooting that turned fatal. By Alex Zidel January 15, 2021
Music Swae Lee Has A Social Media Standoff With His Hard Drive Thief After offering up $20,000 for his lost hard drive a few days ago, Swae Lee came "face to face" with the person who may have stolen it during a recent IG Live session. By Keenan Higgins December 18, 2020
Crime Man Who Took Care Of Young Dolph's Memorial Site Shot & Killed Jeremiah Taylor, one of the people who has been cleaning up Young Dolph's memorial site every day, was shot and killed last week. By Alex Zidel March 01, 2022
Crime Phoenix Police Officer Accused Of PPP Loan Fraud After Receiving $1.2 Million: Report Officer Toni Richardson resigned from her position in Phoenix and has been charged with money laundering and conspiracy. By Erika Marie December 14, 2021
Music Human Remains From 1982 Finally Identified As O'Jays Guitarist Frank Little Jr.: Report He left the famed group after being deployed to Vietnam, but he never returned and his paper trail went cold. By Erika Marie December 14, 2021
Pop Culture 6ix9ine Never Named Cardi B As Nine Trey According To Transcripts: Report He did, however, state that she was a gang member. By Erika Marie September 19, 2019
Music OMB Bloodbath Arraigned Again As Prosecutors Prepare For Retrial In Gang Murder Case Authorities arrested OMB Bloodbath back in 2023, accusing her and Shaquile O’Neal Richards of leading the 100% Third Ward gang. By Cole Blake March 16, 2026
Music BG Explains How He "Toned Down" His New Album, "Freedom Of Speech," To Avoid Legal Trouble BG released his first studio album since getting out of prison in 2023, "Freedom of Speech," last Friday. By Cole Blake March 20, 2025
Pop Culture Marcus Jordan Reportedly Admits To Substance Abuse Struggles Amid DUI Case Marcus Jordan reportedly still hasn't publicly responded to his DUI arrest or commented on his alleged substance use. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2025
Pop Culture Adin Ross Gets "Swatted" Multiple Times, LAPD Responds The Los Angeles Police Department said that it will contact Ross's security team before responding to calls to ensure their validity. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 11, 2023
Gram Kay Flock Co-Defendant Refuses To Snitch: "See Ya In 30 Years" Kay Flock was among the eight individuals indicted on RICO charges. By Aron A. March 07, 2023