Crime

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Crime Jussie Smollett To Be Released From Jail, Says Appeals Court: Report The courts have detailed the condition of his release as he appeals his conviction. By Erika Marie March 16, 2022
Crime Boosie Badazz Thinks R. Kelly's Sentence Is Too Long: "He Didn't Kill Anyone" Although Boosie says Kelly was wrong for "sexing" young girls, he thinks 30 years is too much time for Kelly's crimes. By Erika Marie June 30, 2022
Crime Mystikal's Lawyer Says There's "Zero Chance" Rape Case Is Going To Trial The rapper remains incarcerated for first-degree rape and his attorney, who represented him in 2020 in a dropped rape case, is optimistic. By Erika Marie August 05, 2022
Music A$AP Rocky Premiering Documentary On Sweden Arrest At Tribeca Film Fest "Stockholm Syndrome" debuts later this month at the Tribeca Film Festival. By Aron A. June 07, 2021
Crime DaBaby Accused Of Knocking Tooth Out Of Rental Property Owner DaBaby was sued for allegedly punching the owner of a rental home in the face. By Aron A. February 23, 2021
Music Trey Songz Arrested After Destroying Stage At Detroit Show Trey Songz got arrested Wednesday night at a show in Detroit after he destroyed the stage. By hnhh December 29, 2016
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
Crime Rae Sremmurd's Younger Brother In Police Custody After Stepdad Fatally Shot: Report Michael Brown, younger brother to Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, is being held as a person of interest after Floyd Sullivan's death. By Aron A. January 07, 2020
Crime Kodak Black's Associate Jackboy Arrested After Trying To Swallow Marijuana: Report Officers said they noticed him chewing on a strange substance. By Erika Marie August 24, 2019
Music Man Who Broke Into Eminem's House & Threatened His Life Violates Probation: Report In addition to violating his probation, Matthew Hughes also allegedly assaulted a mall security officer in southeastern Michigan. By Joshua Robinson November 26, 2021
Crime Hip-Hop Reacts To Derek Chauvin's Guilty Verdict Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. By Aron A. April 20, 2021
Crime DaBaby Was Reportedly Present During Shooting At His Home The person who was shot at DaBaby's home did not suffer life-threatening injuries. By Alexander Cole April 14, 2022