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R. Kelly Asks President Trump To Commute His Prison Sentence

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R. Kelly has officially appealed to President Trump to reduce his 30-year sentence for sex crimes. As reported by the Chicago Tribune on July 14,

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Lil Durk’s Effort To Divide Murder Charges Declined By Authorities

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Lil Durk‘s legal team has been striving to maneuver through his murder-for-hire case, yet the challenges seem ever-increasing. With his trial scheduled to start next

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Diddy Claims Freak-Off Worker Is Trying To Exploit His Conviction

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Former Hip-Hop mogul Diddy is still navigating legal challenges, including numerous lawsuits. One significant lawsuit involves a male sex worker reportedly hired by Diddy for

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New Video Shows Diddy On His Daily Walk In Prison

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A recent video showcases former rap mogul Diddy during his daily walk at Fort Dix federal prison. Diddy is keeping active despite being incarcerated. On

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Eminem Loses Australian Trademark Battle

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Eminem faced a setback in an Australian courtroom, where he lost an important trademark dispute against Swim Shady, a small beachwear and equipment company based

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Sexyy Red Asks Judge To Dismiss Her From Tay Keith Lawsuit

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Sexyy Red has requested to be dismissed from the lawsuit concerning unpaid royalties initiated by Tay Keith before his passing. TMZ reported that on July

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Kanye West Nears Settlement With Former Assistant

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Ye is reportedly close to finalizing a settlement with a former assistant who filed a lawsuit against the rapper-producer for sexual harassment. As outlined in

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New Video Shows Gucci Mane Being Held At Gunpoint

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Footage has recently surfaced of a man thought to be Gucci Mane being threatened at gunpoint. In the video, he seems to inform Pooh Shiesty

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Chris Brown Ordered To Pay $13 Million To Former Housekeeper

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Chris Brown has been in the spotlight recently due to a civil lawsuit filed by his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, who claims she was attacked

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Twista Faces Up To 5 Years In Prison

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Twista, whose real name is Carl Mitchell, has admitted to five counts of deliberately not paying taxes over a five-year span from 2019 to 2023.

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Boosie Badazz Asserts He Did Not Breach His Probation

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Boosie Badazz is addressing claims that he violated his probation, arguing that the situation is a simple misunderstanding and providing evidence to back his case.

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Pooh Shiesty Accused Of Inappropriate Relationship With Supervisor

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Pooh Shiesty is facing allegations of having an “inappropriate relationship” with a supervisor during his home confinement, which allegedly influenced his activities on the day

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Mystikal Still Faces Civil Lawsuit As Victim Shares Account In Court Docs

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Mystikal‘s legal troubles persist as the aftermath of his 2022 rape case continues to unfold, now extending into civil court proceedings. Michael Tyler, better known

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Boosie Badazz Denies Probation Violation Allegations

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Boosie Badazz has refuted recent allegations of violating his probation. In January 2026, the rapper was handed a three-year probation sentence stemming from his federal

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Lil Durk Associate Chuckyy Faces Arrest In Chicago

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Rising drill rap star Chuckyy has landed in serious legal trouble. The OTF-affiliated artist was taken into custody in Chicago earlier this week. According to

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Foolio’s Convicted Killers Receive Life Sentences

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The four individuals convicted in the murder of rising rapper Foolio have been sentenced to life imprisonment. On June 22, Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Davion

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Bobby Shmurda Celebrates His Father’s Release After 30 Years In Prison

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Bobby Shmurda is overjoyed as he celebrates his father’s long-awaited release from prison, marking the end of more than three decades behind bars. On June

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Judge Declares Mistrial In Chris Brown Dog Attack Case

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A judge has declared a mistrial in the Chris Brown dog attack case, with the singer responding to the outcome by saying, “It happens.” On

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Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Diddy Dismissed

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Dawn Richard’s lawsuit against Diddy has been officially dismissed by a Federal court, marking a significant legal win for the music mogul. As reported by

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Mystikal Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

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Louisiana rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape, concluding a long series of legal proceedings that

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Diddy’s Prison Sentence Shortened Again

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Sean “Diddy” Combs, the once-prominent rap mogul, has had his federal prison sentence reduced for the second time, pushing his release date even closer. Diddy

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Quavo’s Accuser Takes Steps To Enforce $1.2 Million Judgment

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A Las Vegas valet who previously accused rapper Quavo of assault is now pursuing legal action to collect a nearly $1.2 million judgment awarded to

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Cassie Accuses Male Escort Of Threats And Harassment

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Cassie, now happily settled abroad with her husband and children, finds herself embroiled in ongoing legal troubles. Clayton Howard, a former male escort, has filed

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Diddy Accused Of Child Abuse In New York In New Lawsuit

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Diddy is facing a new lawsuit in New York accusing him of sexually assaulting a minor, adding to recent legal challenges following similar allegations in

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Lil Wayne Wins $29,225 Judgment From Lawsuit

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Lil Wayne has secured a $29,225 judgment in his favor following a lawsuit in which he was accused of assaulting a security guard. On June

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Diddy Claims Lil Rod Failed To Submit Medical Records

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Diddy, currently serving a four-year sentence, continues to face legal battles alongside growing public scrutiny. Among these lawsuits is one alleging the sexual assault of

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Ye Accused Of Sexual Assault By “America’s Next Top Model” Contestant

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A woman who has publicly accused Kanye West of assault during a 2010 music video shoot became emotional during an interview as she recounted the

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Former Child Actor Accuses Diddy Of Alleged Sexual Misconduct

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A former child actor has filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging sexual misconduct during his teenage years. According to TMZ’s report on June

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Pooh Shiesty Trial Date For Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery Delayed

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The trial for Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30, and six others accused of allegedly robbing Gucci Mane has been postponed to 2027. On June 5,

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Young M.A Explains Tory Lanez Feature: “I Support Him, Free That Guy”

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During a recent appearance on HOT 97’s “Mornings With Mero”, the Brooklyn rapper discussed her decision to feature Lanez, who is currently incarcerated at the