Crime

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Gram Pop Smoke's Brother Obasi Jackson Questions Case, Calls Out Disloyal Friends After details of Pop Smoke's final moments were shared, Obasi vented his frustrations. By Erika Marie May 07, 2021
Music Pop Smoke Was Shot & Killed By 15-Year-Old Over A Rolex: Report New details surrounding his murder have emerged including a confession from the teen who shot and killed the rapper. By Madusa S. May 08, 2021
Music Pop Smoke's Murder Reportedly Connected To Rapper Found Dead In Barrel L.A. rapper Sirtanky was found dead in a barrel on the shores of Malibu, and police are reportedly investigating whether this was retaliation for Pop's death. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 06, 2023
Pop Culture Bryan Kohberger's "Serial Killer Traits" Discussed By Notorious BTK Murderer Dennis Rader, who gave himself the moniker "Blind, Torture, Kill" spoke with TMZ via email about the Idaho tragedy. By Hayley Hynes January 08, 2023
TV Nipsey Hussle's Murder Is The Subject Of A New True Crime Docuseries The rapper's murder and resulting trial will be covered by the series. By Lavender Alexandria September 22, 2023
Pop Culture Moneybagg Yo Calls For Justice For Tyre Nichols The rapper took to Instagram to send his prayers to Nichols' family. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 27, 2023
Life Chicago Rapper FBG Cash Reportedly Shot & Killed While Sitting In Car With Woman The 29-year-old woman remains in serious condition after being transported to the hospital. By Hayley Hynes June 10, 2022
Crime Reward Offered For Information On Tee Grizzley's Aunt's Killer Following the still-unsolved murder of Tee Grizzley's aunt Jobina Brown, police have offered a reward for any information on the case. By Mitch Findlay March 20, 2020
Music Maryland Court Allows Rap Lyrics To Be Used As Evidence In Murder Trial A Maryland Appeals court has ruled in favor of allowing rap lyrics to be used as legitimate evidence in a courtroom. By Madusa S. January 07, 2021
Music Justin Timberlake's Lawyer Warns He Will Have "A Lot To Say" About The DWI Arrest Justin Timberlake's legal team plans to "vigorously" defend the singer in his DWI case. By Cole Blake June 19, 2024
Pop Culture Kanye's Donda Academy Sued: What We Know We're breaking down the outrageous allegations against Ye's defunct school, Donda Academy. By Victoria Ifeolu April 10, 2023
Crime Former Adult Film Star Aubrey Gold Charged With Murder, 2 Others Arrested The three alleged accomplices were taken into custody after the remains of a missing man were found in a shallow grave. By Erika Marie September 02, 2020