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Pop Culture R. Kelly's Manager Sentenced To One Year In Prison Donnell Russell received the sentence on Monday for his role in a shooting threat made at the premiere of "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries. By Isaac Fontes December 21, 2022
Music Nicki Minaj Fails To Sanction Husband Kenneth Petty's Assault Accuser According to court documents, the "Super Freaky Girl" took issue with "wild" statements that Petty's accuser's lawyer made to the judge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Music How Lil Tjay Got Shot: Everything We Know Update on Lil Tjay Shooting! By Ferri Trust March 17, 2023
Music R. Kelly's Recent Court Date Postponed Due To Emergency Hernia Surgery Things just keep getting worse for the Pied Piper. By Keenan Higgins January 24, 2020
Crime King Von Death: Atlanta Police Officer Explains What Happened New details continue to emerge following the passing of King Von. By Alexander Cole November 06, 2020
Music XXXTENTACION Murder Suspect Denied Drake's Involvement Robert Allen, who pleaded guilty and testified against his former codefendants, said he never had contact with the Canadian artist. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 11, 2023
Music Jayden Myrick Convicted Of Murder, Testifies He's A Member Of 4PF: Report In the separate YSL case, Myrick is accused of attempting to shank YFN Lucci in jail. He admits to being affiliated with Nine Trey & YSL. By Erika Marie October 27, 2022
Crime Memphis Rapper YNC Capo Reportedly Passes Away The 20-year-old rising star was allegedly shot and killed during a carjacking. By Erika Marie August 18, 2021
Pop Culture JAY-Z Owed Nearly $7M In Royalties As Parlux Fragrances Lawsuit Ends Hov partnered with the company to launch the "Gold JAY-Z" cologne back in 2013. By Hayley Hynes August 26, 2022
Pop Culture Quando Rondo Didn't Sustain Injuries In Los Angeles Shooting, Rep Confirms A video of the "ABG" rapper screaming as police arrived at his Escalade to help his injured (and now deceased) friend has been circulating online. By Hayley Hynes August 20, 2022
Music Don Toliver Accused Of Rape A woman has accused Don Toliver of rape. By Alex Zidel August 13, 2021
Music Stephen A Smith Breaks Silence On Jay-Z Sexual Assault Allegations Diddy comparisons were made. By Elias Andrews December 11, 2024