Crime

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Crime Faith Rodgers Believes R. Kelly Can’t Be Rehabilitated Until He Takes Accountability Rodgers is one of the many who came forward with allegations against the musician. By Hayley Hynes October 12, 2021
Music New Photo Shows Person Of Interest In Murder Of Blac Youngsta's Brother Memphis Police are urging those with information on the person of interest to come forward. By Caroline Fisher August 23, 2023
Pop Culture YNW Melly Update: Alleged Victim's Mom Asks Judge To Deny Rapper's Bond Melly was granted a mistrial earlier this summer, though he has hopes of getting out on bond ASAP while awaiting his return to court. By Hayley Hynes September 15, 2023
Music Young Thug, YSL RICO Case Could Last 6 To 9 Months: Report With Thugger and 13 co-defendants starting trial, potential jurors are learning that 2023 could be completely attached to this case. By Erika Marie January 10, 2023
Crime Ma'Khia Bryant Investigation Intensifies After Body Cam Footage Surfaces Protests have erupted in Columbus, Ohio after the 16-year-old was shot and killed by police during an altercation reportedly at her foster home. By Erika Marie April 21, 2021
Pop Culture YNW Melly Jury: One Woman's Hesitation To Convict Reportedly Lead To Mistrial After a bumpy first attempt at trying Melly, prosecutors will return to the courthouse in October. By Hayley Hynes August 01, 2023
Music Killer Mike Releases Statement Following Grammys Arrest Killer Mike is eager to leave this behind him. By Alexander Cole February 06, 2024
Pop Culture YNW Melly Update: Alleged Killer Appears To Pray Before Jurors Enter Courtroom The long-awaited trial is currently being live streamed, and all eyes have been on Melly. By Hayley Hynes June 13, 2023
Crime Travis Scott Allegedly Punched Sound Engineer, Damaged $12K Of Equipment: Report Police are searching for Travis Scott after he allegedly assaulted a sound engineer in New York City. By Aron A. March 01, 2023
Streetwear Cardi B Shares Community Service Selfie: "Obey The Law" The mother of two was recently granted an extension from the court after failing to complete her 15-day sentence. By Hayley Hynes January 20, 2023
Pop Culture Pop Smoke's Mural Reportedly Vandalized Photos of the damage began surfacing online on Wednesday (December 28). By Isaac Fontes December 29, 2022
Crime R. Kelly's Team Attempts To Get Sex Abuse Conviction Acquitted R. Kelly's legal team is trying to overturn his sex crimes conviction. By Aron A. November 21, 2022