Crime

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Crime AR-Ab Hit With 45-Year Sentence In Drug Trafficking Case: Report The Philly rapper has denied the drug-trafficking charges against him & addressed the court following his sentencing. By Erika Marie April 15, 2021
Music Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K Over William The Baddest's Sex Allegations William The Baddest had claimed in a Tasha K interview that he and Soulja Boy were in a sexual relationship, which the rapper outright denied. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2024
Music Jay-Z Alleges He Lost $20 Million In Partnerships Due To Sexual Assault Lawsuit New reported court filings allegedly detail the fallout from Hov's now-dropped case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 17, 2025
Music YFN Lucci Gets 20-Year Sentence For Violating Street Gang Terrorism & Prevention Act YFN Lucci has pleaded guilty and is headed to prison on a reduced sentence. By Cole Blake January 23, 2024
Music Polo G's Brother Faces Murder Charges After Alleged Drive-By Shooting: Report Trench Baby, real name Taurean Bartlett, is accused of committing various other crimes around the time of this alleged incident. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 20, 2023
Crime FBG Duck Affiliate CBE KG Shot & Killed: Report CBE KG, an affiliate of FBG Duck, was reportedly shot and killed over the weekend in Chicago. By Cole Blake September 05, 2022
Crime Young Thug's Lawyer Explains YFN Lucci Connection In Court He opened up on the origin of the two rapper's beef. By Lavender Alexandria November 28, 2023
Music A$AP Rocky Prosecutors Allegedly Told Family He Should've Taken Plea Deal The rapper's career may be in jeopardy. By Elias Andrews January 22, 2025
Music Dr. Dre's Former Counselor Files Restraining Order Against Him The real doctor speaks out. By Elias Andrews October 11, 2024
Crime Taxstone Trial Begins, Troy Ave To Testify The long awaited trial is finally here, and Troy Ave has cooperated to testify. By Diya Singhvi February 15, 2023
Pop Culture Key Glock's Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Him Of Physical Assault Karin Jinsui claims the rapper "put his hands" on her. By Aron A. August 09, 2023
Music Travis Scott Astroworld Security Head Warned Of Overcrowding Before Tragedy, Court Docs Reveal New scrutiny emerged against the 2021 festival, with more alleged evidence of irresponsibility from event organizers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 24, 2024