Crime

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Music Driver Who Allegedly Killed Nicki Minaj's Father Denies Wrongdoing: Report The 70-year-old man allegedly responsible for the hit-and-run is denying any wrongdoing in the $150 million legal battle. By Madusa S. June 15, 2021
Crime Drakeo The Ruler Arrested After Uber Driver Pulled Over For Tinted Windows Drakeo The Ruler was arrested after his Uber driver was pulled over for having tinted windows. By Cole Blake August 22, 2021
Music Russell Simmons $10 Million Rape Lawsuit By Jane Doe Is Dismissed The music icon evades the case as the statute of limitations has expired. By Erika Marie November 17, 2020
Random Breonna Taylor Protests Erupt Across The Country On First Anniversary Of Death Calls for justice for Breonna Taylor were reignited as people took to the streets across the country to protest a year after her passing, with some demonstrations turning violent. By Madusa S. March 14, 2021
Crime G Herbo Charged In $1.5M Federal Fraud Case G Herbo and five others are accused of using stolen IDs to make over $1M worth of purchases including private jets and designer dogs. By Aron A. December 02, 2020
Crime Ma'Khia Bryant Shooting: 16-Year-Old Killed By Cops After Reportedly Calling For Help Details regarding the teenager's death are scarce, but her mother describes her as a "loving, peaceful little girl" who was named after a Biblical prophet. By Erika Marie April 20, 2021
Music Famous Dex in Custody For Reportedly Violating Restraining Order: Report The rapper was taken into custody after being granted a restraining order for previous charges. By Madusa S. June 13, 2021
Music Eminem Faces Off With Home Intruder While His Security Sleeps: Report Eminem had a bit of a face-off with a home intruder earlier this month. By Rose Lilah April 30, 2020
Crime Suge Knight Allegedly Ran Over A Man With His Car Today [Update: Suge Arrested For Murder] Several witnesses say Suge Knight ran over a man with his car in L.A. while shooting a video today. By Patrick Lyons January 30, 2015
Crime 215 Unmarked Graves Behind Mississippi Jail: What We Know Jackson, Mississippi police are responsible for the unlawful burying of over 215 bodies in unmarked graves behind a local jail. By TeeJay Small January 15, 2024
Music Judge Cites Future To Rule Lyrics Can’t Be Used In Jam Master Jay Trial The Jam Master Jay trial will continue on without the use of lyrics in court. By Cole Blake January 31, 2024
Crime Diddy Raid: Ex-Motown CEO Confirms She Won't Testify Against The Rap Mogul Ethiopia Habtemariam was clear about the fact that she hasn't witnessed any illegal behavior. By Lavender Alexandria April 01, 2024