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Original Content Dwight Howard’s Latest Scandal Reignites Years Of Controversy Amy Luciani’s explosive allegations against Dwight Howard have reignited scrutiny around the former NBA star’s history of legal disputes and scandals. By Erika Marie March 17, 2026
Crime "Cocaine Hippos" Owned By Pablo Escobar Legally Recognized As People Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" have been legally recognized as people in the U.S. By Cole Blake October 25, 2021
Music Rapper Indian Red Boy Allegedly Murdered Over Nipsey Hussle Diss On IG Live His slaying was captured on Instagram live. By Madusa S. July 11, 2021
Music Cassie's Lawyer Blasts Diddy's White Water Rafting & Private Jet Travels Amid Lawsuits Cassie's attorney issued a statement on Diddy's recent moves, and his short remarks line up with that of other legal team accusing him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 09, 2024
Music Diddy's Lawyer Names Cassie As An Alleged Witness In Federal Case The singer could potentially take the stand. By Elias Andrews September 17, 2024
Music YNW Melly Murder Retrial Pushed Back Until 2025 After Numerous Other Delays A Florida judge ruled that YNW Melly will face trial again in September of next year, and also updated his tampering case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 08, 2024
Music Tory Lanez's Wife Files For Divorce Amidst His Prison Sentence The singer will become a single mind behind bars. By Elias Andrews June 10, 2024
Music YNW Melly's Mother Claims He's "Pissed" At His Lawyers After Court Denied His Bond YNW Melly is awaiting his double murder retrial, and has been controversially locked up since 2019 with no chance for bond. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2025
Music Diddy's Defense Team Voluntarily Shows Jurors "Freak-Off" Tapes Diddy's criminal trial for alleged sex trafficking continued in New York City on Tuesday with more witness testimony. By Cole Blake June 17, 2025
Music Police Expose Top5 For Not Needing The Ankle Monitor He Cut Off On Stream Top5 was previously arrested on several charges, including the alleged possession of a restricted weapon with ammunition, earlier this year. By Cole Blake June 05, 2025
Pop Culture Giggs Seemingly Addresses Rumors That He Set Up Diddy With Male Lovers In London Giggs appears to distance himself from the recent allegations surrounding Diddy. By Aron A. February 28, 2024
Music Christian Combs’ Accuser Claims Alleged Sexual Assault Was Captured In Audio Recordings In the recordings, Grace O’Marcaigh can reportedly be heard rejecting Combs' advances. By Caroline Fisher April 05, 2024