After three turbulent years of courtroom drama, high-profile arrests, and national media coverage, the Young Thug YSL RICO trial is finally drawing to a close and it’s ending in a way few expected. Despite initial headlines predicting a landmark case, not a single murder conviction has been secured. And now, the spotlight has turned sharply […]
In a dramatic turn of events this week, Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk—born Durk Devontay Banks—suffered yet another setback in his ongoing federal murder-for-hire trial. A judge has once again denied his revised bail proposal, signaling that the court views him as a serious flight risk and a potential danger, setting the stage for a high-stakes […]
At the 2025 BET Awards, amidst the celebration of music, culture, and Black excellence, one voice cut through the glitz with a powerful message that couldn’t be ignored. That voice belonged to Florida rapper Doechii, who turned her acceptance speech for Best Female Hip Hop Artist into a bold and emotional call for justice. Rather […]
Canadian drill rapper Top 5—a known affiliate of Drake—set the internet ablaze earlier this June by publicly cutting off his ankle monitor during a livestream. Initially sparking outrage and viral memes, police later confirmed that the monitor was not court-mandated. In this post, we explore the backstory, the fallout, and what it all means for Top 5’s […]
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