Crime

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Music Tay-K Found Guilty Of Murder, Acquitted On Capital Murder Charge Tay-K has officially been found guilty of the murder of photographer Anthony Saldivar back in 2017. By Alexander Cole April 14, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Sued For Allegedly Orchestrating Attack On A Bystander This is sadly not the only recent allegation Lil Uzi Vert has faced when it comes to violent confrontations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2025
Music Diddy's Businesses Removed From Dawn Richard's Ongoing Abuse Lawsuit While many of Diddy's companies are in the clear for now, Dawn Richard is reportedly prepping a second complaint. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 16, 2025
Music D4vd's Label Drops All Promotion Of His Music As Police Investigation Continues The decision comes as D4vd is currently on tour in promotion of his recent debut studio album, "Withered." By Cole Blake September 19, 2025
Music The Game Details 2007 Prison Stint: "Longest Time On Earth" The Game says that he spent his 2007 prison sentence "reading and reflecting." By Cole Blake December 20, 2023
Music Lil Durk Denied Bail Due To His Alleged Use Of Other Inmates' Cell Privileges Lil Durk did get better news in his murder-for-hire trial, as prosecutors can no longer submit his lyrics as evidence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2025
Music Big U's Massive 43-Count Indictment Unsealed The longtime alleged gang leader, Big U, is facing a number of charges after authorities arrested him in Los Angeles, last week. By Cole Blake March 27, 2025
Music Bradford Cohen Has Grim Outlook On YNW Melly's Case As He Awaits Retrial YNW Melly's future still hangs in the balance, but federal and state lawyer Bradford Cohen suggests that the end result could be bad. By Zachary Horvath June 03, 2025
Music YNW Melly's Lawyer Under Investigation As Judge Sets Retrial Date YNW Melly's attorney has reportedly been under investigation for 18 months for possible alleged witness tampering. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 17, 2025
Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine's Ex-Manager Shotti Wears Red Chain In New Prison Photo Shotti is still repping the Nine Trey Bloods from behind bars. By Alex Zidel January 09, 2020
Music Lil Tjay Allegedly Appears In A New Federal Gang Indictment This is a relatively unconfirmed story, so take it with a grain of salt. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2024
Crime NLE Choppa Arrested For Burglary, Weed, Xanax, & Guns: Report NLE Choppa was reportedly arrested in Broward County, Florida for burglary, gun, and drug possession. By Alex Zidel March 29, 2021