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Crime Young Thug Charged With 7 Additional Felonies After Police Raid: Report Young Thug has been hit with numerous additional charges after police raided his Atlanta home. By Cole Blake May 11, 2022
Relationships "Girls Gone Wild" Creator Joe Francis Alleges His Ex Abbey Wilson Has Kidnapped Their 7-Year-Old Daughters Wilson's lawyer has denied Francis' claims that the model was charged with kidnapping. By Hayley Hynes December 29, 2021
Music Quavo’s Assistant Reportedly Shot Alongside Takeoff 23-year old Joshua 'Wash' Washington is in the hospital with non-threatening conditions. By Lamar Banks November 03, 2022
Pop Culture Rap Lyrics Bill Passed By California Legislature, Awaiting Signature From Governor California will be the first state to place limits on when rap can be used in court. By Hayley Hynes August 23, 2022
Crime Woman Punches Racist “Sacramento Karen” After Daring Her To Say N-Word Footage of a 7-Eleven altercation shows a racist "Karen" getting punched for saying the n-word. By O.I. June 26, 2020
Pop Culture Alec Baldwin & Others Hit With Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Halyna Hutchins "Rust" Shooting Halyna Hutchins was killed on October 21st when a prop gun unexpectedly discharged on set. By Hayley Hynes February 15, 2022
Crime 42 Dugg Arrested By Federal Agents After Failing To Surrender 42 Dugg was supposed to serve a six-month sentence stemming from his illegal gun possession case. By Alexander Cole May 05, 2022
TV Swizz Beatz & Timbaland Go After Social Network Site Triller In $28M "Verzuz" Lawsuit The hit rap battle show's creators agreed to sell "Verzuz" to Triller in January of 2021, but the platform defaulted on the deal after just two payments. By Hayley Hynes August 16, 2022
Music Russell Simmons Faces Rape Allegation In New Lawsuit The former music video producer claims Russell Simmons assaulted her at his Manhattan apartment. By Cole Blake February 13, 2024
Crime Bill Cosby's Accusers React To News Of His Release From Prison Accusers of Bill Cosby speak out after news of the comedian's sexual assault conviction getting overturned. By Aron A. June 30, 2021
Sports Conor McGregor Dodges Charges On Alleged NBA Finals Rape Prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence to pursue charges. By Ben Mock October 18, 2023
Music XXXTENTACION Trial: Judge Ethers Defense Attorney Trying To Involve 600Breezy To Link Case To Drake The case's judge said that the defense is trying too hard to get more celebrities involved for the sake of case visibility and headlines. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2023