Crime

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Music Cardi B Reportedly Sues Tasha K's Husband For Allegedly Hiding Her Assets This is part of Cardi B's ongoing pursuit of a million-dollar defamation judgement in her favor against Tasha K. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2026
Music Chad Hugo Sues Pharrell For Allegedly Withholding Money From Him This is not Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams' first legal battle, who crafted hits together as The Neptunes and as N.E.R.D. with Shay Haley. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 24, 2026
Music Lil Durk Demands Removal Of His Music As Murder-For-Hire Trial Evidence This new brief from Lil Durk's legal team comes as prosecutors are elaborating on their accusations in his murder-for-hire trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 25, 2026
Crime Raven Liberty, YNW Melly’s Former Attorney, Speaks After Rapper Requests Drew Findling YNW Melly requested the substitution of legal counsel for the popular hip-hop attorney, Drew Findling, who represents Lil Durk. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 28, 2025
Music Young Thug Doubles Down On His Denial Of Snitching Allegations With Court Evidence Young Thug fans caused commotion online when resurfaced audio of him allegedly speaking about Peewee Roscoe to police hit the timeline. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2025
Music R. Kelly Victim Breaks Silence In Her First TV Interview The victim of R. Kelly is releasing a memoir titled "Who’s Watching Shorty?: Reclaiming Myself from the Shame of R. Kelly’s Abuse." By Cole Blake February 03, 2026
Music d4vd Cooperating With Police After Decomposing Corpse Was Found In His Tesla The LAPD responded to a call on Monday about a foul odor coming from the front trunk of a Tesla that was found under d4vd's name. By Zachary Horvath September 09, 2025
Sports Josh Giddey & Livv Cook Scandal: What We Know Allegations of an inappropriate relationship involving Josh Giddey prompt investigations, casting uncertainty over his NBA career. By Axl Banks November 29, 2023
Crime Lil Durk's Attorneys Respond To Latest Charges: "Lipstick On A Pig" "The fact remains: Durk Banks is innocent. No matter how many indictments they want to throw at him," his attorneys wrote. By Aron A. June 05, 2026
Music Wack 100 Claims The Feds Are After Pooh Shiesty For The "Bodies," Not Gucci Mane Wack 100 has no issues with giving his theories on a myriad of topics, and that includes the Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty situation. By Alexander Cole July 02, 2026
Sports Antonio Brown In Custody For Second-Degree Murder Charge After Four Months On The Run Antonio Brown escaped to the United Arab Emirates to try and avoid his charge stemming from a May shooting incident in Miami. By Zachary Horvath November 06, 2025
Crime DaBaby Settles With DaniLeigh’s Brother In Bowling Alley Fight Lawsuit One less lawsuit on DaBaby's plate. By Aron A. June 08, 2026