Crime

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Music Kelsey Harris Tapes Played In Court, Says She Saw Tory Lanez Shoot Megan Kelsey testified she didn't remember much of anything about the shooting, but in an audio of her interview with prosecutors, she gave precise details. By Erika Marie December 16, 2022
Music Keefe D Reveals His Cancer Has Returned Amid 2Pac's Murder Trial Keefe D says jail is worsening his health problems. By Cole Blake June 26, 2024
Pop Culture Jussie Smollett Cleared By Illinois Supreme Court In Overturned Hoax Case Conviction Smollett's lawyer said he was "very pleasantly surprised." By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 21, 2024
Music Quando Rondo Accelerates Federal Drug Case With Plea Deal The rapper was arrested last June. By Elias Andrews June 26, 2024
Music Sean Kingston Hit With Prison Sentence For Wire Fraud Conviction Sean Kingston's mother Janice Turner received a five-year prison sentence for her own wire fraud conviction in this case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025
Gossip YouTuber Trent Out Loud Claims Jay-Z & Roc Nation Are Surveilling Content Creators For Cease And Desists The Roc is allegedly all over these accusations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 19, 2024
Music Yak Gotti Seen Enjoying A Meal In New Interrogation Video This video is pretty divisive. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 24, 2024
Crime Conor McGregor’s Dublin Bar Was Set On Fire By An Arsonist Conor McGregor has been plotting his return to the UFC for years now. He remains the biggest draw with three of the highest gates. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 26, 2025
Music Diddy's Ex Bodyguard Alleges He's "Demonic" While Addressing Cassie's Trial Testimony Gene Deal reacted to Cassie's allegations in the Diddy trial, which include various accusations relating to sexual and workplace misconduct. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2025
Music Kevin Liles Sued For Alleged Sexual Assault During Def Jam Presidency Kevin Liles is an iconic figure in Def Jam history, but he's been accused of committing assault during his company tenure. By Elias Andrews February 27, 2025
Music Yung Filly Hit With Sexual Assault Charges Over Alleged Incident In Australia The UK rapper and YouTuber was bailed out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 10, 2024
Music Undercover Detective Testifies At YNW Melly's Trial Wearing A Ski Mask The trial continues. By Caroline Fisher June 22, 2023