Crime

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Pop Culture Ja Rule Gives Origins Of Snitching While Discussing Takeoff The Rap icon addressed Takeoff's tragic murder as people question why arrests haven't been made. By Erika Marie November 08, 2022
Gram Blueface's Mother Refused To Help Pay His Bond The rapper's loved ones have been at odds, and following his arrest, things have only intensified. By Erika Marie November 17, 2022
Pop Culture Donald Trump Shooter Reportedly Rejected From High School Rifle Team Due To Poor Aim The man who almost assassinated Donald Trump was shot and killed within a minute of when he started shooting at the candidate. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 15, 2024
Music Diddy Could Be Indicted “Very Shortly,” Alleged Sex Trafficking Victim’s Attorney Speculates Ariel Mitchell-Kidd theorizes that officials are preparing to bring the hammer down on Diddy. By Caroline Fisher July 10, 2024
Politics NLE Choppa Organizes Peaceful Protest In Memphis Over Death Of Tyre Nichols The Memphis MC used his social media platforms to bring people together in his home city to protest Tyre Nichols' unjust passing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 28, 2023
Music Pooh Shiesty No Longer Faces Life In Prison After Pleading Guilty Pooh Shiesty faces over eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one charge. By Alex Zidel January 04, 2022
Pop Culture Carlee Russell Could Face Charges, Ex-Boyfriend Reacts Police are discussing potential charges for Carlee Russell. By Cole Blake July 25, 2023
Music Kodak Black Thinks He's Dying Due To "Cruel & Unethical" Treatment In Prison "They are strategically killing me slowly in here." By Alex Zidel January 16, 2020
Music 50 Cent Accused Of Skipping Deposition In Microphone Throwing Case 50 allegedly pulled a no-show. By Elias Andrews June 20, 2024
Pop Culture YNW Melly Linked To Potential Prison Escape Plan Back in the summer, Melly was denied medical furlough while seeking treatment due to an infection caused by his diamond teeth. By Hayley Hynes September 30, 2022
Crime Swedish Rap Star Einar Murdered In Suspected Act Of Gang Violence: Report The 19-year-old was one of the country's most famous rappers and was set to testify against a gang next week. Last year, the same gang kidnapped him. By Erika Marie October 22, 2021
Relationships Mariah The Scientist Sports A Suit And Tie To Day One Of Young Thug's Trial Opening statements in the trial began this morning. By Lavender Alexandria November 27, 2023