Crime

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Music Yella Beezy’s Childhood Friend Agrees To Testify In MO3 Murder Case Prosecutors plan to call one of Yella Beezy’s longtime friends, while his defense challenges the deal behind that cooperation. By Erika Marie October 07, 2026
Music FBI Arrests Scarfo Da Plug Murder Suspects In Los Angeles: Report Two Georgia men were reportedly arrested by an FBI task force in Los Angeles for allegedly murdering Scarfo Da Plug. By Joshua Robinson March 12, 2021
Pop Culture Team Roc Lawyer Accuses Tony Buzbee Of Defamation In $25 Million Lawsuit Marcy Croft claims Tony Buzbee launched a smear campaign against her work with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and their Team Roc philanthropic branch. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 20, 2025
Sports Cam’ron Declares “City Boys Up” After Stefon Diggs Is Found Not Guilty Cam'ron also mentions Cardi B during his response to The Stefon Diggs verdict. By Aron A. May 06, 2026
Music Kay Flock's Lawyer Responds To Rumors That He Was Stabbed In Prison Rumors that Kay Flock was a victim of a prison stabbing went viral last week and the rapper's lawyer is stepping to address them. By Zachary Horvath January 19, 2026
Music Real Boston Richey Faces Snitching Allegations Due To Resurfaced Footage Some fans claim that Real Boston Richey made this testimony up and it didn't lock anyone away, so take this with a grain of salt. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 12, 2024
Music Taxstone Hit With 37-Month Prison Sentence For Contraband Smuggling Taxstone is already serving a 35-year prison sentence for manslaughter tied to a fight with Troy Ave at a T.I. concert in 2016. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026
Music Famous Dex Named Future & Playboi Carti During Domestic Violence Arrest Famous Dex was arrested back on August 23 for allegedly assaulting Pam Rodriguez, and in the bodycam footage, Dex, namedropped some artists. By Alexander Cole September 02, 2026
Crime 15-Year-Old Charged In Alleged Kidnapping, Assault Of Ay Huncho’s Bodyguard This week, Ay Huncho's bodyguard was allegedly kidnapped from his home in Western Sydney and later found with various injuries. By Caroline Fisher April 22, 2026
Music Lil Durk Trial Evidence Includes 6ix9ine, Wack 100, & Akademiks Interviews Prosecutors say Lil Durk was bothered by claims he had not avenged King Von, and a judge will let jurors hear the interview behind them. By Erika Marie August 19, 2026
Pop Culture Travis Scott & Kylie Jenner's NYC Condo Named In NBA-Related Gambling Case Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner are not accused of any wrongdoing in this indictment, which targets alleged mafia-related illegal poker games. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 24, 2025
Music Witness Testifies 'All Hell Broke Loose' During Tupac Shooting New testimony in the Tupac murder trial revisits the chaos on the Las Vegas Strip as gunfire erupted around his convoy. By Erika Marie August 18, 2026