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Gram Ralo Sentenced To 8 Years In Federal Prison: "We Need Prayer" He has been locked up since 2018 and the rapper's team is hopeful that with time served and fulfilling obligations, he could be home much sooner. By Erika Marie June 02, 2022
Music C-Murder's Murder Conviction Upheld In Federal Court C-Murder will remain behind bars, for now, as his murder conviction has been upheld by a federal judge. By Cole Blake November 29, 2023
Crime Young Thug Trial: Lil Woody Fires His Lawyer In The Middle Of Giving Testimony It's been a dramatic few days in the already troubled RICO trial. By Lavender Alexandria June 11, 2024
Crime XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Takes Plea, Expected To Testify Against Co-Defendants: Report Robert Allen has reportedly pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and robbery with a firearm. He is expected to testify for the state. By Erika Marie August 12, 2022
Music Diddy & Cassie Footage Is "Disturbing," Los Angeles D.A. Remarks In Statement The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office explained that, even if the Diddy and Cassie footage is real, they would be unable to present a case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2024
Pop Culture Young Thug's Jury Selection Is Tomorrow, Trial Set For November As D.A. Fani Willis Faces Threats After months of searching, a pool of 50 qualified jurors have been selected to potentially determine Thugger's fate. By Hayley Hynes October 31, 2023
Music Meek Mill Weighs In On Young Thug's Trial Meek Mill is still upset about lyrics being used in court as evidence. By Cole Blake December 12, 2023
Crime Rapper Bris Shot Dead In Sacramento Near Car Crash Site: Report Sacramento rapper Bris was found shot to death in his hometown on Father's Day. By Erika Marie June 22, 2020
Pop Culture Adin Ross Didn't Know Lil Durk Had Been to Jail Ross continued to showcase his lack of hip-hop knowledge. By Ben Mock February 24, 2024
Crime Young Thug Trial: Prosecutors Reveal Lyrics They Want To Use In YSL Case Several inaccuracies have been noted in the lyrics the prosecutors submitted. By Aron A. November 09, 2023
Music Young Thug's Lawyer Brian Steel Taken Into Custody After Accusing Judge And The State Of Coercing Witnesses The Young Thug trial went off the rails today. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2024
Music Travis Scott’s Miami Arrest Was The Result Of Forgotten Items, Sources Claim Allegedly, after being told to stay away from a yacht by police, Travis Scott returned for his phone and bag. By Caroline Fisher June 26, 2024