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Music Lil Durk Trial Evidence Includes 6ix9ine, Wack 100, & Akademiks Interviews Prosecutors say Lil Durk was bothered by claims he had not avenged King Von, and a judge will let jurors hear the interview behind them. By Erika Marie August 19, 2026
Pop Culture Lul Tim Arrested On Drug Charges Nearly 2 Years After King Von's Death Timothy Leeks was taken into police custody in Georgia last week. By Balen Mautone October 24, 2022
Music VonOff1700 & YFG Fatso Allegedly React To BloodHound Q50's Murder Amid Alleged Footage BloodHound Q50 was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago earlier this morning, which has led to debates about his rap scene dynamics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026
Music Keefe D Calls Witness A "F*ckin Rat" Under His Breath In Court Duane "Keefe D" Davis is on trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, and so far, the court proceedings have been hectic. By Alexander Cole August 20, 2026
Music BloodHound Q50's Mother Addresses Trolls After His Death BloodHound Q50 was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago this weekend, and the hip-hop world and beyond is mourning his loss. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026
Music Keefe D Demands An Appeal Following Conviction, Receives Sentencing Date Duane "Keefe D" Davis was convicted of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, and now, he wants to get a retrial. By Alexander Cole September 01, 2026
Music Lil Durk Accused Of Attempting To Flee The Country And Paying For Hitmen With Amex Card Lil Durk began his murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles on Monday, and some big allegations were presented by the prosecution. By Alexander Cole August 25, 2026
Pop Culture Sidney Starr's Arrest Revives One Of Hip Hop's Most Damaging Rumors A Georgia arrest has returned Sidney Starr to the headlines, prompting a look back at the false claims that altered the trajectory of Chingy's career. By Erika Marie August 03, 2026
Crime Raven Liberty, YNW Melly’s Former Attorney, Speaks After Rapper Requests Drew Findling YNW Melly requested the substitution of legal counsel for the popular hip-hop attorney, Drew Findling, who represents Lil Durk. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 28, 2025
Music Kanye Wants Antisemitic Posts Banned From Discrimination Trial A former security guard says Black employees were treated worse while Ye argues his online posts should stay out of court. By Erika Marie August 28, 2026
Original Content Quando Rondo’s Federal Sentence Follows Years Of Arrests, Shootings, & Legal Issues Savannah's Quando Rondo seems to always be entangled in legal drama, but this time, he finds himself on the receiving end of a lengthy sentence. By Erika Marie December 15, 2024
Crime Kim Kardashian Called An "Easy Target" By Thief From 2016 Paris Robbery: Report In 2016, Kim was handcuffed and robbed in a Parisian hotel, and the alleged mastermind said it was easy to track her because of her social media posts. By Erika Marie September 16, 2020