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Music Cold Feet? One Of Diddy's Lawyers Reportedly Recuses Himself Months Before Trial One of Diddy's lawyers reportedly spoke to lead counsel Marc Agnifilo in order to ensure this decision wouldn't affect the trial's progress. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2025
Crime Nipsey Hussle's Killer Is A "Target" In Prison, Lawyer Says: "There's A Green Light On Him From All The Gangs" Eric Holder's attorney argues that his client needs to be held is protective custody due to the danger of prison gangs. By Aron A. March 28, 2023
Crime Quando Rondo Says He "Don't Even Remember" The Night Of King Von's Death Quando Rondo says he can't remember the moments that led to the murder of King Von. By Aron A. March 30, 2023
Music G Herbo Accepts Plea Deal In Wire Fraud & Identity Theft Case: Report G Herbo agreed to pay $140,000 in restitution as part of the deal. By Aron A. July 20, 2023
Music Taxstone Hit With Contraband Charges At Brooklyn Prison Where Diddy Is Awaiting Trial Taxstone recently received a new sentence over the Troy Ave shooting case, whereas Diddy was just hit with a new indictment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 07, 2025
Gossip Lil Zay Osama Reportedly Arrested, Firearms Seized He was allegedly one of several people detained during an investigation into a stolen vehicle. By Erika Marie January 11, 2023
Life 50 Cent's Penile Enhancement Lawsuit Will Go To Trial In July 2023: Report Fif has been going back and forth with MedSpa owner Angela Kogan for some time now. By Hayley Hynes November 20, 2022
Music Rich Homie Quan's Comments About Checking In With Big U Resurface Online In addition to Rich Homie Quan, other rappers like ScHoolboy Q have also spoken about checking in with Big U in the past before his RICO case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2025
Music Celebrities Who Have Spoken Out About Alleged Hollywood Predators Molly Ringwald has been turning heads after opening up about Hollywood predators she faced in her early career. Here we dive into seven times celebrities have spoken out about abuse in the entertainment industry. By Christopher Gorrie June 05, 2024
Music ASAP Rocky & Rihanna Enjoy Night Out In L.A. Amid Assault Trial ASAP Rocky and Rihanna stepped out for dinner. By Cole Blake January 29, 2025
Music Remy Ma's Son Faces Potential Life Sentence For Alleged First-Degree Murder Remy Ma's son Jayson Scott is accused of shooting a man in 2021. By Caroline Fisher June 26, 2024
Crime Third Jam Master Jay Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty In October of 2002, Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay was fatally shot at the age of 37 in his Queens recording studio. By Caroline Fisher April 28, 2026