Crime

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Music Cardi B Secures Another Legal Win In Failed Assault Case From Security Guard Cardi B emerged victorious in an assault case from security guard Emani Ellis, who accused Cardi of assaulting her in 2018. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Music Benzino Hit With Speeding And Drug Charges In Georgia Benzino was arrested in Crisp County, Georgia a couple of weeks ago after being stopped by police for speeding in a 70 zone. By Alexander Cole June 23, 2026
Crime 50 Cent Uses Trump Playbook In Lawsuit Against Ex Shaniqua Tompkins G-Unit Books argues that Shaniqua Tompkins diminished the value of their deal after publicly speaking about her relationship with 50 Cent. By Aron A. June 10, 2026
Pop Culture Cassie Receives Help From Male Escort's Ex In Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Clayton Howard sued Cassie Ventura and Diddy over sexual abuse claims, and his ex Francyna Evins is reportedly fortifying Cassie's defense. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2026
Music YNW Bortlen Appears To Address Plea Deal In YNW Melly Case YNW Bortlen took a plea deal on September 9, and is insistent that he did not (and will not) snitch on YNW Melly for his freedom. By Devin Morton September 14, 2025
Pop Culture Courtney Clenney Net Worth 2024: What Is The Model Worth? Embark on the journey of Courtney Clenney, a model turned social media influencer, and explore how her diverse career led to a significant net worth. By Rain Adams January 30, 2024
Music Lil Durk Pushes To Separate New Charges Ahead Of August Trial A new court filing shows Lil Durk's attorneys pushing back against recently added racketeering charges ahead of his August trial. By Erika Marie June 30, 2026
Crime Amber Rose Sues Beverly Hills Club Over Alleged Head Injury A celebration allegedly ended in the hospital, prompting Amber Rose to file a negligence lawsuit against a Beverly Hills social club. By Erika Marie July 23, 2026
Relationships Cassie Alleges Her Husband Alex Fine FaceTimed Her While She Was Having Sex With Diddy Cassie's husband Alex Fine reportedly stared down Diddy in the courtroom during his federal trial for alleged sex trafficking. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2025
Music Jermaine Dupri & Jacquees Hit With $150K Copyright Lawsuit Home Team says Jermaine Dupri and Jacquees copied protected parts of its 1992 song “Pick It Up” without permission. By Erika Marie September 23, 2026
Music Judge Allows Keefe D's Book To Be Used As Evidence In Tupac Murder Trial Keefe D's legal team recently argued Tupac's murder trial should not admit "Compton Street Legend" and LAPD interviews as evidence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026
Crime Allstar Jr Charged In NBA Ben10 Shooting NBA Ben10 reportedly has lost feeling below the waist. By Aron A. May 29, 2026