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Pop Culture Kanye West Sued For Copyright Infringement Over L.A. Mission "KimYe" Rant: Report Kanye West's infamous KimYe rant at a Thanksgiving event is now the subject of a new lawsuit. By Aron A. October 25, 2023
Pop Culture YNW Melly Death Sentence Is A Possibility Once Again Judge Andrew Siegel previously ruled that prosecutors wouldn't be able to seek the severe and fatal punishment in the rapper's case, but that could quickly change. By Hayley Hynes November 11, 2022
Gossip YSL Associate Caught On Cell Phone In Jail Trying Get Evidence Destroyed: Report Despite earlier reports, Yak Gotti is not the person responsible. By Erika Marie June 03, 2022
Crime Young Thug's Father Speaks Out After YSL Indictment: "I’m Gonna Fight For Him To The End” Young Thug’s father spoke out after his arrest, this week, as a part of the massive YSL indictment. By Cole Blake May 11, 2022
Pop Culture Tory Lanez Case: Detective Who Was "Key Witness" Won't Testify A detective who was said to be a witness for the defense will reportedly no longer take the stand. By Erika Marie December 07, 2022
TV 50 Cent Celebrates Lil Meech's Cleared Gun Charges The "BMF" collaborators are back to business as usual after the actor's December airport arrest led to no charges. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 21, 2023
Music Young Thug Case: Potential Juror Jailed For Recording Trial Judge Glanville scolded the juror for ignoring his clear instructions on what not to do in the courtroom. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Pop Culture Cardi B's Strip Club Attack Takes Her Back To Court, Rapper Skipped 15 Days Of Community Service The "Bodak Yellow" lyricist pleaded guilty to misdemeanour assault charges last fall, but failed to meet the terms of the court's agreement. By Hayley Hynes January 17, 2023
Music YNW Melly's New Trial Date Revealed YNW Melly's murder trial has been moved to October 9. By Caroline Fisher August 04, 2023
Crime "Superfly" Star Kaalan Walker Faces 30 Sexual Assault Accusers, Trial Begins Next Month: Report Several women accuse the actor of rape and prosecutors reportedly stated his DNA alleged was matched in at least two cases. By Erika Marie December 09, 2021
Crime Baltimore Rapper YGG Tay's Lyrics Used Against Him In Heroin Distribution Arrest Feds cited lyrics from YGG Tay's "Errday" in court. By Aron A. November 27, 2019
Crime Casanova Wanted By FBI In Relation To Racketeering & Gun Charges Casanova is among 18 alleged Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation members indicted on guns & racketeering charges. By Aron A. December 01, 2020