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Gossip Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty May Face $15Mil Default Judgment In Lawsuit: Report The couple was sued by Jennifer Hough, the woman who claims she was raped by Kenneth Petty, for "intimidating" and "threatening" her. By Erika Marie October 12, 2021
Crime 600Breezy Responds To Backlash After He Says Lul Tim "Wasn't Wrong" To Shoot King Von 600Breezy earned backlash for saying that King Von's shooter "wasn't wrong" for firing his gun. By Alex Zidel October 18, 2021
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
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
Music Takeoff's Murder Suspect Tried To Get Emergency Passport: Report When Patrick Clark, or DJ Pat, was arrested, he reportedly had a large sum of cash and was prepared to flee to Mexico. By Erika Marie December 02, 2022
Music NY Lawmakers Want To Restrict The Use Of Rap Lyrics As Evidence In Court The "Rap Music On Trial" legislation is intended to protect First Amendment rights and prevent prosecutors from using artistic expression as evidence in criminal trials. By Aron A. November 22, 2021
Relationships Blueface & Chrisean Rock Caught Hugged Up Outside Of Club Following Her Arrest It looks as if the rapper has forgiven Chrisean for reportedly breaking into his home, stealing his car, and being caught with his property in Oklahoma. By Erika Marie March 14, 2022
Pop Culture Joe Exotic Fails To Receive Trump Pardon As Team Waits Outside With Limo After Trump failed to pardon "Tiger King" star Joe Exotic, the limo waiting to take the former zoo operator back home was forced to drive back empty. By Madusa S. January 20, 2021
Music Famous Dex Arrested For Gun Possession Famous Dex has been reportedly arrested and taken into police custody following a concealed firearms charge. By Mitch Findlay March 18, 2021
Music YSL Co-Founder Tries To Provide "Truly Humble Under God" References In Young Thug's Music A co-founder of YSL says that Young Thug has referenced his "Truly Humble Under God" acronym in a number of his songs. By Cole Blake January 23, 2024
Crime Arrest Made In Lil Tjay Shooting: Report The suspect has been charged with attempted murder and armed robbery. By Erika Marie June 22, 2022
Gram Casanova Thanks Lil Tjay For "Not Forgetting About" Him Tjay appeared in a FaceTime call with the incarcerated rapper. By Erika Marie October 03, 2022