Crime

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Crime Jam Master Jay Murder Trial: Prosecutors Claims Witnesses Will Lie For Fear Of Retaliation The claim came in late Monday night after the first day of the trial. By Lavender Alexandria January 31, 2024
Pop Culture Young Thug, Juelz Santana, French Montana, And Other Rappers Referenced In YNW Melly Murder Trial Melly was back in court today, along with undercover Detective Danny Polo. By Hayley Hynes June 26, 2023
Crime New Footage Questions DaBaby's Self-Defense Claim From 2018 Wal-Mart Killing DaBaby claimed self-defense back in 2018 after killing Jaylin Craig in a Walmart. By Alexander Cole April 25, 2022
Crime Tasha K Faces Potential Jail Time After Refusing To Remove Cardi B Videos From YouTube: Report Cardi B's attorneys are reportedly working on a legal response after blogger Tasha K defies a judge's order to remove defamatory videos about the rapper. By Aron A. April 14, 2022
Gossip Flint Rapper Cliff Mac Charged With Conspiracy To Commit Murder-For-Hire After Allegedly Recruiting Hitman On top of these new charges, Mac was also charged with first-degree murder for his alleged role in the death of Devaroe Davis last summer. By Hayley Hynes August 27, 2022
Music NBA YoungBoy Hosts Annual Back-To-School Drive From Prison NBA YoungBoy called from prison to wish the kids well. By Alex Zidel August 13, 2019
Music Casanova Hit With Stabbing Charge, Takes Aim At The Justice System Casanova is "back to court on Friday." By Caroline Fisher December 14, 2023
Music R Kelly's Child Pornography Conviction & Sentence Upheld In Chicago Court The court emphasized the "horrible, horrific" nature of his alleged crimes. By Caroline Fisher April 26, 2024
Music Drake Advocates For Tory Lanez's Release Again On IG: "3 You" The Canada connection is real, and Megan's fans will not like this. By Zachary Horvath February 26, 2024
Crime King Von's Accused Killer Lul Tim Drives Around On IG Live Post Bond Release After reports suggested the alleged gunman had been granted a bond release, he took to Instagram live to confirm the speculation. By Madusa S. April 04, 2021
Music Tory Lanez Demands Prince From "L&HH" To Sit For Deposition In Assault Case The 'Love & Hip Hop: Miami" star accused Lanez of threatening him with an armed man in a settlement deal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 03, 2023
Crime Jayda Cheaves & Entourage Arrested In Jamaica For Gun Possession: Report The mother of Lil Baby's son was celebrating her birthday, but upon returning home, authorities reportedly found two firearms. By Erika Marie September 27, 2021