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Music Russell Simmons Explains Why He's Named In Epstein Files The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors. By Erika Marie May 18, 2026
Crime Diddy Accuser Reaffirms Claims That Mogul Masturbated Into Biggie's Old T-Shirt Jonathan Hay isn't backing down. By Aron A. May 12, 2026
Music YNW Melly’s Retrial Is Taking So Long For These Reasons YNW Melly has been behind bars since 2019. By Caroline Fisher May 07, 2024
Music Young Thug's Trial Already Assigned A New Judge Moments After Glanville's Removal Fans are skeptical right out of the gate, but only time will tell. By Zachary Horvath July 15, 2024
Music Yungeen Ace Avoids Gun Charges After Foolio's Alleged Killer Accuses Him Of Placing The Hit These gun charges are from a separate incident, but it's certainly not the best timing as the Foolio situation grows more bizarre. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 08, 2024
Music Foolio’s Alleged Killer Claims Yungeen Ace Paid Him For The Murder This accusation is unconfirmed and unlinked to any charges or investigations at press time regarding Yungeen Ace or Foolio. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 08, 2024
Music Foolio's Fatal Shooting Caught On Surveillance Video: Watch The rapper had no time to react. By Elias Andrews July 03, 2024
Original Content Why is Tay-K Serving 55 years To Life in Prison? Tay-K is currently locked up, and as he faces another murder charge, we're taking a look at his legal woes. By Josh Megson March 29, 2023
Pop Culture Fetty Wap, R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell & More Get Christmas Meals In Jail Some big names who are currently serving time will be fed a holiday-themed feast on Christmas Day. By Isaac Fontes December 25, 2022
Life Megan Thee Stallion's Ex Bodyguard's Nudes Leak After He No-Shows Tory Lanez Trial Justin Edison's name continues to circulate after he failed to appear in court last week. By Hayley Hynes December 23, 2022
Pop Culture Lil Wayne Sued By Former Personal Chef Weezy is facing a lawsuit from Morghan Medlock, who claims she was wrongfully terminated. By Isaac Fontes December 20, 2022
Pop Culture YSL RICO Case Update: Young Thug Gets Judge To Dismiss Key Evidence In a pre-trial hearing, the rapper's legal team was successful in getting some evidence suppressed. By Isaac Fontes December 16, 2022