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Julio Foolio Murder Trial Begins As Four Men Face Death Penalty

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The murder trial concerning the 2024 shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio has officially begun. As reported by FOX 13 Tampa Bay, jury selection

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Battle Rapper Fox 5 Shot Dead By NYPD After Machete Attack

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Bronx battle rapper Anthony Griffin, known by his stage name Fox 5, was fatally shot by NYPD detectives at the age of 44 following a

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Diddy’s Lawyers Argue For His Release From Prison

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Diddy‘s legal team is pushing for his release from prison, claiming that his so-called “freak-offs” should be regarded as amateur adult content. On Thursday (April

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Offset Shares Emotional Message After Hospital Release

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After a frightening encounter at a Florida casino, Offset has broken his silence, expressing gratitude and detailing his plans for the future following his release

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Victim Calls Afrika Bambaataa “The Greatest Child Predator”

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News of the alleged passing of hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has emerged, sparking mixed reactions across the community. While his contributions to the genre remain

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Pooh Shiesty Denied Bail In Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery

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Pooh Shiesty has reportedly been denied bail in his federal case concerning allegations of kidnapping and robbery tied to Gucci Mane. On April 8, the

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FBI Claims Gucci Mane Provided Statement About Pooh Shiesty

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The FBI has reported that Gucci Mane provided a statement to police concerning an alleged robbery and kidnapping involving Pooh Shiesty and eight other individuals

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Desiigner Expresses Suicidal Thoughts During 911 Call

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In a troubling incident, Desiigner made a 911 call in which he expressed suicidal thoughts while engaging in a heated dispute with the mother of

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Offset Addresses Lil Tjay After The Shooting

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Offset reacted to Lil Tjay’s remarks made during an intense interview on April 7, shortly after the Bronx artist exited Broward County Jail in Florida.

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Police Claims Lil Tjay’s Associate Allegedly Shot Offset

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Police are investigating an incident involving Lil Tjay and Offset following a reported altercation that escalated into gunfire outside a Florida casino. According to a

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Lil Tjay Posts Bond And Calls Offset A “Rat”

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Lil Tjay has been released on bond following his arrest for disorderly conduct in connection with the non-fatal shooting involving Offset outside the Hard Rock

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Lil Tjay Not Involved In Offset Shooting, Lawyer Says

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Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was neither injured nor involved in the incident where Offset sustained a gunshot wound, his lawyer

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Quavo Responds To News Of Offset Being Shot In Florida

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Offset has made headlines after it was reported that the artist was shot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. While

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Lil Tjay Reportedly Arrested Following Offset Shooting

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Offset was reportedly shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. TMZ was the first to break the story, although DJ

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Lil Nas X Ordered To Complete Mental Health Program

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Lil Nas X has been directed to complete a mental health program as part of an agreement to have his felony assault charges dismissed. The

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Offset Suffers Gunshot Wound, Hospitalized In Florida

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On Monday (April 6), Offset was injured in a shooting outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. A representative for the

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Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Disputes Gucci Mane Robbery Claims

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Pooh Shiesty’s lawyer is challenging allegations that the rapper orchestrated a kidnapping and robbery involving Gucci Mane, arguing that the case is far more intricate

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Rappers React To Robbery Involving Pooh Shiesty And Gucci Mane

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Renowned rappers like 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Finesse2tymes, and others have taken to social media to share their reactions to the recent allegations involving Pooh

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The Game Alleges He Was Targeted In A Shooting

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Compton-based rapper The Game has claimed he was recently involved in a shooting incident. According to a post captured by No Jumper before it was

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DOJ Claims Gucci Mane Aided Feds In Identifying Pooh Shiesty

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New details have emerged regarding the arrest of rapper Pooh Shiesty in Dallas, sparking widespread speculation online. Earlier reports confirmed that Shiesty, whose real name

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Pooh Shiesty Arrested For Robbing And Kidnapping Gucci Mane

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Pooh Shiesty, along with his father and fellow rapper Big30, has been taken into custody following allegations of armed robbery and kidnapping earlier this year.

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Lil Durk Talks His Mental State Behind Bars

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Lil Durk shared an update on his mental well-being and how he’s been staying occupied during his time behind bars through a recent message on

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Young Dolph Killer Faces Sentencing Delay Over Safety Concerns

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The sentencing hearing for Cornelius Smith, the man who confessed to killing rapper Young Dolph, has been postponed due to concerns about his safety in

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Pooh Shiesty’s Family Home In Tennessee Targeted In FBI Raid

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On Wednesday (April 1), the FBI carried out a search and arrest warrant at Pooh Shiesty’s family home in Tennessee. According to a report by

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YNW Melly Awaits Hearing For Potential Jail Release Later This Month

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YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is set to appear in court later this month for a hearing regarding his potential release on

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Universal Defends Kendrick Lamar Labeling Drake As A Pedophile

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Universal Music Group stands firm in rejecting Drake‘s attempt to revive his defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us,” which insinuates the Canadian

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Fat Joe’s Accuser Withdraws Rape, Child Trafficking And RICO Claims

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Fat Joe‘s accuser has dropped claims of rape, child trafficking, and RICO violations from a lawsuit. On March 26, lawyer Tyrone Blackburn revised the complaint

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Rihanna Shooting Suspect Denies Attempted Murder Charges

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Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, arrested for allegedly opening fire at Rihanna’s Los Angeles mansion on March 8, entered a not guilty plea to attempted murder charges

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Desiigner Taken Into Custody On Domestic Violence Charge

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Desiigner has been taken into custody on a domestic violence charge in South Carolina. The Horry County Sheriff’s Office booked the rapper, best known for

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Nicki Minaj Faces Lawsuit Over $275,000 in Unpaid Concert Costs

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Nicki Minaj is embroiled in legal troubles as a production company has filed a lawsuit, alleging she owes $275,000 for various entertainment production services. As