Crime

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Music Suspect In Takeoff's Murder Case Is "Nervous" & Concerned": Report Patrick Xavier Clark's attorney told a court that he claims he's innocent. By Erika Marie December 06, 2022
Music Tory Lanez Hires Casey Anthony's Former Defense Lawyer The Canadian rapper has called on some powerhouse lawyers for his appeal battle, which has been extended. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 15, 2023
Crime Tory Lanez's New Attorney Says He Didn't Represent Suge Knight During Hit-And-Run Case David Kenner did not represent Suge Knight in his most recent case, where he pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run in Compton. By Aron A. January 10, 2023
Pop Culture French Montana Blamed By Police For Miami Shooting The shooting left 10 people injured, including Rob49 and Montana's security guard. By Isaac Fontes January 07, 2023
Crime Yung Bleu Shows Thief Trying To Steal Rolls Royce, Issues Warning The singer has an ominous warning for the "jack boys" who showed up at his home: "Security might let u live." By Erika Marie July 19, 2022
Pop Culture James Franco Called A "Sexual Predator" And Seth Rogen An "Enabler" By Charlyne Yi The three worked together on Franco’s film “The Disaster Artist” in 2017. By hnhh April 10, 2021
Music YNW Melly's Attorney Files Motion To Suppress Cell Phone, Cites "Legally Insufficient" Affidavit Detective M. Moretti, who was accused of witness intimidation in YNW Melly's first trial, signed the affidavit. By Caroline Fisher November 17, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Wants Default Judgement Against Blogger She Sued For False Reports Marley Green, a.k.a. Nosey Heaux, accused Nicki of being a cokehead in 2022 and reportedly ignored the rapper's lawsuit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2023
Crime Bishop Lamor Whitehead Found Guilty Of Extortion, Fraud, And Using Church Funds To Buy Designer Clothes The Bishop was accused of some very serious crimes. By Alexander Cole March 12, 2024
Music Chingy Liked Gunna's New Album, Doesn't Think He Should Have Admitted YSL Was A Gang Chingy likes Gunna's new stuff but has some advice about how he handled his plea deal. By Ben Mock July 15, 2023
Pop Culture Can Diddy Recover From This Scandal? The mogul’s empire is on thin ice. But can he pull through? By Demi Phillips January 02, 2024
Life Young Lo Dead After Miami Nightclub Shooting: Report The 37-year-old was best known for working with Chris Brown on songs like "Stars" and "In Love With the Bitches." By Hayley Hynes May 08, 2023