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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

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OJ Da Juiceman Arrested For Pointing Gun At Georgia State Trooper

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OJ Da Juiceman, whose real name is Otis Whitfield Williams Jr., was taken into custody on March 15 in DeKalb County, Georgia, following a traffic-related

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Afroman Prevails In Legal Battle Against Ohio Deputies

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Afroman has emerged victorious in a civil trial against seven Ohio sheriff’s deputies who had filed a lawsuit against him for featuring them in his

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Remy Ma Hit With Cease-and-Desist Order Issued By Rick Ross

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Rick Ross has issued a cease-and-desist order to Remy Ma over her upcoming movie, “The Biggest Boss”. The letter claims the film allegedly uses Ross’

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Gunna Sues Promoters Over $750,000

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Gunna’s company has filed a lawsuit, claiming they were defrauded out of $750,000 over a failed performance deal tied to the X Games. As outlined

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SleazyWorld Go Convicted For Federal Firearm Possession

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Kansas City rapper SleazyWorld Go, born Joseph Isaac, has been found guilty in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm. On

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Diddy Pushes For “Immediate Release” From Prison

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Diddy has initiated a fresh legal bid for his release, arguing that his four-year prison sentence is excessively severe. The music mogul, known as the

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Mystikal Is Facing Up To 20 Years Of Prison Time

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Rapper Mystikal has admitted guilt to third-degree rape in a 2022 case from Ascension Parish. The artist, whose real name is Michael Tyler, had initially

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Cam’ron Discusses What Led To His Lawsuit Against J. Cole

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Cam’ron has opened up for the first time about his lawsuit against J. Cole, attributing it to a series of unmet promises spanning several years.

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Will Smith Asks Judge To Dismiss Sexual Harassment Suit

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Will Smith has requested that a judge dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by his former tour violinist, who alleges that the acclaimed

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Diddy Might Be Named As Star Witness In 2Pac Murder Trial

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Diddy might serve as a vital witness in the upcoming trial related to the murder of rap legend 2Pac, potentially playing a key role in

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DJ Quik’s Son Sentenced To 15 years To Life For Deadly Shooting

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DJ Quik‘s son, David Marvin Blake Jr., has been sentenced to a significant prison term for his involvement in the 2022 fatal shooting of Julio

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Wiz Khalifa’s Romanian Drug Possession Appeal Rejected

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Wiz Khalifa could face prison time after a Romanian court declined his appeal against a drug possession case. This follows his attempt to overturn a

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Tory Lanez’s Appeal To Review His Shooting Conviction Was Rejected

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The California Supreme Court has rejected Tory Lanez‘s bid to overturn his shooting conviction, leaving the verdict intact. The court denied Lanez’s petition to review

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The Cause Of Death For Lil Jon’s Son Has Been Disclosed

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The cause of death for Nathan Smith, son of Lil Jon, has been officially disclosed. The 27-year-old passed away in February, and the Fulton County

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Four Injured In Shooting At Memorial For Lil Poppa In Florida

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A memorial service for the late rapper Lil Poppa in Jacksonville, Florida, turned tragic when gunfire broke out, leaving four people injured. According to a

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Lil Durk’s Murder-For- Hire Trial Postponed Again

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Lil Durk‘s trial has been delayed once more, now scheduled to begin on August 25, 2026. During a pretrial hearing held Monday (February 23) in

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Los Angeles Rapper Luci4 Dead At 23

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Los Angeles rapper Luci4 has passed away at the young age of 23. The rising artist died at a private residence, according to a L.A.

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Lil Poppa’s Cause Of Death Ruled A Suicide

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The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled Lil Poppa’s death as a suicide resulting from a gunshot wound to the head. The autopsy was

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Eminem’s Ex-Wife Faces Charges For Driving Under The Influence

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Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Mathers-Scott, is facing legal issues after being charged with driving while intoxicated. On February 17, TMZ reported that Kim is in trouble

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ILoveMemphis Arrested Following Alleged Home Burglaries In Florida

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Rapper ILoveMemphis has been arrested for the second time within a week, facing accusations of burglary and causing a disturbance in a South Florida neighborhood.

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Florida Rapper Lil Poppa Passed Away At Age 25

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Florida rapper Lil Poppa has passed away at the age of 25, as confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on February 18. The

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Lil Durk’s Lyrics And Video Screenshots Approved As Evidence In Murder Trial

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A federal judge has ruled that specific lyrics from Lil Durk’s songs and screenshots from his music videos can be presented as evidence in his

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Last Suspect In Young Dolph’s Murder To Take Plea Deal

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The final suspect in the murder of rapper Young Dolph is poised to accept a plea deal, more than four years after the tragic incident.

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Lil Baby Involved In Altercation With San Francisco 49ers Player Keion White

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Lil Baby has been implicated in an altercation with San Francisco 49ers player Keion White, who was later shot during the same incident. According to

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Takeoff’s Murder Trial Set To Start In November

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The trial for the individual accused of killing Takeoff in 2022 is scheduled to begin this November. On February 10, Patrick Clark, the suspect identified

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Nardo Wick Reportedly Arrested In Georgia

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Nardo Wick has reportedly been arrested in Georgia, marking another encounter with legal troubles since his late teenage years. Details about the situation remain limited

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Lil Jon Confirms His Son Has Passed Away

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Lil Jon has shared the heartbreaking news of his son, DJ Young Slade’s, passing after he went missing in Georgia earlier this week. The rapper

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Alleged Lil Durk Associate OTF Jam Claps Back At Critics From Prison

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Following Lil Durk‘s arrest in 2024, a picture of OTF Jam allegedly eating McDonald’s in an interrogation room quickly made the rounds online. Lil Durk

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Diddy’s Appeal Hearing Date Has Officially Been Scheduled

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Diddy’s appeal date has finally been set, marking a significant moment in the rapper and business tycoon’s ongoing legal battle. Reports reveal that his appeal