Crime

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Crime Pop Smoke Suspect Defended By Attorney Who Represented Eric Holder: Report Christopher Darden worked as a prosecutor during the O.J. Simpson trial and, briefly, was Eric Holder's defense attorney. By Erika Marie August 24, 2020
Crime Tay-K's Murder Sentencing Begins As Rapper Faces 99 Years Tay-K's "The Race" will be used against him in court. By Alex Zidel July 23, 2019
Gossip Billie Eilish Wants Restraining Order Against Stalker Who Causes "Fear & Anxiety" A man has repeatedly shown up to her childhood home in the last few weeks and it's frightening her family. By Erika Marie January 18, 2023
Gossip Tory Lanez & Prince From "Love & Hip-Hop" Settle Alleged Assault Cases The Canadian rapper’s latest legal troubles have been settled. By Isaac Fontes December 06, 2022
Sports Oscar Pistorius Gets Parole After Decade In Prison The 6-time Paralympic gold medallist killed his girlfriend in February 2013. By Ben Mock November 24, 2023
Sports Earl Thomas Victim Of $1.9M Identity Theft Scheme Allegedly Run By Ex-Wife's Boyfriend Kevin Thompson reportedly cashed Thomas' checks and opened fake accounts using his information. By Ben Mock November 11, 2023
Music Lil Uzi Vert Settles "Strawberry Peels" Lawsuit Lil Uzi Vert will not go to trial over "Strawberry Peels". By Ben Mock April 22, 2023
Pop Culture Leonardo DiCaprio Testifies Against Pras Michel The acclaimed actor detailed his relationship with Jho Low, a Malaysian businessman who the Fugees member stands accused of embezzling money with. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Food Here's What YNW Melly, R. Kelly, YFN Lucci, & More Are Having For Thanksgiving Dinner YNW Melly, Suge Knight, R. Kelly, and YFN Lucci's Thanksgiving meals have been revealed. By Alex Zidel November 25, 2021
Crime Florida Rapper 320Popout Shot & Killed In Jacksonville: Report The "Rockstar" rapper was reportedly gunned down in an apartment complex. By Erika Marie June 18, 2022
Crime Pat Stay Homicide Investigation Leads To Arrest Police are still in the midst of their investigation. By Alexander Cole September 10, 2022
Crime Wu-Tang & Roc Nation Imposter Sentenced To Prison For Fraud: Report Aaron Barnes-Burpo admitted to pretending to be affiliated in the music industry to pull off a financial scam. By Erika Marie March 15, 2021