Crime

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Music Chris King’s Alleged Murderer Is Now The Most Wanted Man In Nashville Allegedly, the 32-year-old's death was the result of a robbery gone wrong. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2024
Crime Toronto Rapper Top5, Charged With First-Degree Murder, Reportedly Sought Revenge For Brother's Killing The Toronto rapper-turned-fugitive allegedly sought revenge for his brother's murder. By Taylor McCloud October 20, 2021
Crime Andrew Tate Allegedly Branded Women With "Owned By Tate" Tattoos New reports claim Tate inked his alleged victims in places that could clearly be seen while they performed sex acts on video. By Erika Marie January 09, 2023
Pop Culture YNW Melly's Text Messages Read In Court, Rapper Told Peezy Gambino "I Did That" After Double Murder After one of Melly's attorneys fell ill last week, the judge cancelled proceedings until today (July 17). By Hayley Hynes July 17, 2023
Pop Culture YFN RICO Trial Adds Gunna, Young Thug, & Lil Baby To Prosecution's Witness List: Report The update came along with information about YFN Lucci's alleged plea deal. By Hayley Hynes June 09, 2023
Music Young Thug Trial: YSL Affiliate Questioned About Wearing A Wire After Plea Deal Walter "DK" Murphy is an alleged co-founder of the Young Stoner Life collective, and faced scrutiny for allegedly agreeing to cooperate. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2024
Crime Mo3 Was Reportedly Stalked And Chased Prior To Shooting New details continue to emerge surrounding Mo3's tragic passing. By Alexander Cole November 15, 2020
Music Jaguar Wright Arrested For Alleged Domestic Dispute The R&B singer allegedly dumped her son's ashes during a dight with her husband. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 15, 2023
Music Sauce Walka Finally Addresses Sayso P Shooting Amid Recovery Sauce Walka was able to speak with his father and reconnect with his peers following the shooting that struck him and took Sayso P's life. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 24, 2025
Music Mariah The Scientist Pleads Not Guilty To Battery After Alleged Club Fight Mariah The Scientist's attorney has demanded a jury trial. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2024
Music Young Thug Trial: Judge Rules On Mistrial Motion After Her Scathing Takedown Of The State Young Thug's defense team has been waiting for this. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 30, 2024
Music Sacramento Rapper Hotboy Ju Reportedly Shot & Killed In Broad Daylight His death comes shortly after the shooting of fellow California rapper OG YD. By Madusa S. March 23, 2021