Crime

Jim Jones, Rick Ross & Juelz Santana React To Lil Wayne's Guilty Plea, "That's Some Bullsh*t!!!!"

October 22, 2009 6:05 PM

Rick Ross, Jim Jones and Juelz Santana have been the first to share their reactions to Lil Wayne's guilty plea and offered their views on his prospected one-year jail sentence.

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Bow Wow Speaks On Derrion Albert's Death, "We Gotta Stop This Violence" [Video]

September 30, 2009 10:25 AM

Bow Wow has addressed the tragic passing of 16 year-old Derrion Albert and said it is now time for all entertainers to speak up against violence around the world.

Continue reading Bow Wow Speaks On Derrion Albert's Death, "We Gotta Stop This Violence" [Video].

Bump J Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For $100K Bank Robbery

September 30, 2009 10:00 AM

Chicago rapper Terrance "Bump J" Boykin has reportedly been sentenced to ten years behind bars for his role in a 2007 bank robbery in Illinois.

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SOHH Exclusive: T.I. Defends "Crime Stoppers" PSA, "I Don't See That As Snitching"

February 25, 2009 3:30 PM

As T.I. counts down the days until he begins his prison term, he spoke with SOHH and addressed criticism about his participation in an ATL Crime Stoppers PSA, which some have equated with snitching.


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Ne-Yo Has Message For Chris Brown, "That's Not Something Excusable Bruh"

February 24, 2009 11:15 AM

Grammy-winning singer Ne-Yo has revealed a recent conversation he had with Rihanna and says he still would like to speak with Chris Brown before he makes a judgement about the infamous domestic dispute that took place.

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?uestlove & Others React To Rihanna Image, "I'm F*cking Speechless"

February 20, 2009 10:30 AM

As a new picture of an abused Rihanna hit the net, The Roots' Questlove and others have reacted to the alleged leaked image and many have chosen sides.

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Update: Chris Brown Turns Himself In, 50K Bail For "Criminal Threats" Against R&B Girlfriend Rihanna [Video]

February 8, 2009 11:50 PM

R&B superstar Chris Brown has reportedly turned himself in to police after being sought for allegedly being involved in a physical dispute with his girlfriend Rihanna on the day they were set to perform at the Grammys.

Continue reading Update: Chris Brown Turns Himself In, 50K Bail For "Criminal Threats" Against R&B Girlfriend Rihanna [Video].

DMX Announces Plans From Jail, "I'm Gonna Start A TV Show While I'm Here"

January 14, 2009 11:30 AM

Incarcerated rap star DMX recently revealed his post-prison plans, which he says is in line with his spiritual leanings.

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Akon On OJ Simpson Verdict, "They've Always Been Waiting For A Reason To Get Him"

December 5, 2008 3:44 PM

OJ Simpson

 

Today OJ Simpson was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison for armed robbery and kidnapping.  SOHH caught up with Konvict Muzik star, Akon, prior to the sentencing to get his take on the football stars fall from grace.

Continue reading Akon On OJ Simpson Verdict, "They've Always Been Waiting For A Reason To Get Him".

Suge Knight Escapes Drug, Battery Charges

December 5, 2008 3:40 PM

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Former Death Rob labelhead Suge Knight has had an assault and battery case dropped against him stemming from alleged physical altercation with girlfriend Melissa Isaac last summer.

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Update: Bail Denied For Murder Suspect In Jennifer Hudson's Family Slaying

December 3, 2008 6:04 PM

Jennifer Hudson

 

The prime suspect in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's family has been denied bail today (December 3) in Illinois.

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William Balfour Charged In Jennifer Hudson Family Murders

December 1, 2008 6:59 PM

Jennifer Hudson

 

The prime suspect in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's family has officially been arrested while in custody in Illinois.

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Internet Rap Beef Turns Deadly, Lands Teen In Jail

December 1, 2008 9:42 AM

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An up-and-coming teenage rapper from England has been sentenced to nearly five years behind bars after pleading guilty to killing a young man earlier this year.

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Man Found Guilty Of Murdering T.I. Associate, Philant Johnson

November 26, 2008 10:00 PM

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Hosea Thomas has been found guilty for the May 2006 murder of rap star T.I.'s close friend and assistant Philiant Johnson.

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Kanye's Relative Suspected In Mother's Death

November 26, 2008 8:01 PM

Kanye West

A year after the passing of Kanye West's mother, Dr. Donda West, an investigation has begun as a nephew may be responsible for her untimely death.

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Update: Witness Says Prime Suspect Is Innocent In T.I. Associate's Murder

November 25, 2008 5:14 PM

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The murder case of rap star T.I.'s friend and assistant Philiant Johnson took an unexpected turn as the prime suspect's girlfriend testified he was not at the scene of the May 2006 shoot-out.

Continue reading Update: Witness Says Prime Suspect Is Innocent In T.I. Associate's Murder.

Wyclef Associate, John Forte, Pardoned By President Bush

November 25, 2008 5:00 AM

John Forte

Incarcerated music producer John Forte has been given a rare pardon by President George W. Bush allowing him to be released from his 14 year prison sentence beginning next month.

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Update: R. Kelly's Nephew Charged W/ Attempted Murder In Robbery Case

November 24, 2008 5:29 PM

R. Kelly

R. Kelly's 16 year-old nephew has been charged with attempted murder stemming from a failed robbery that took place earlier this month right outside of Chicago.

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T.I. Testifies, Recalls Bloody Details In Philant Johnson Murder Trial [Video]

November 21, 2008 12:23 PM

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Hip-Hop superstar T.I. has come forward to testify about the events that took place on the night his friend and assistant Philiant Johnson was murdered in May 2006.

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Remy Ma Wants Out Of Jail, Lawyer Files Appeal

November 21, 2008 11:53 AM

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An attorney for incarcerated New York rapper Remy Ma has filed an appeal requesting to have her eight year prison sentence dropped.

 

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Lyrics Land Rapper In Prison Over Shooting Case

November 20, 2008 11:45 AM

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Up-and-coming Dublin, Georgia rapper Rico Todriquez Wright has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars after indirectly confessing to a 2006 shooting via a rap song.

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T.I. Associate Philant Johnson's Murder Trial Begins, Witness Points Finger At Brother

November 19, 2008 5:28 PM

T.I. & Philant Johnson

Opening statements by prosecutors in a case involving the murder of T.I.'s assistant and close friend, Philant Johnson, began today (November 19) in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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T.I. Expected To Testify In Philant Johnson Murder Trial

November 18, 2008 2:53 PM

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[Editor's note: this story has been updated as more information has become available]

Hip-Hop superstar T.I. is expected to testify in a Cincinnati court on Friday (November 21) about the events that took place on the night his close friend and assistant, Philant Johnson, was murdered.

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Urban Music Awards Shut Down Due To Stabbing, 3 Men Injured

November 17, 2008 11:16 AM

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Nearly 48 hours since the United Kingdom's sixth annual Urban Music Awards was abruptly shut down after a man was stabbed, audience members have come forward to speak on the night's tragedy.

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Suge Knight Charged W/ Beating Girlfriend, Drug Possession

November 17, 2008 9:30 AM

Suge Knight

Former Death Row big wig Suge Knight has been charged with three felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from a physical confrontation with his girlfriend last summer.

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Kanye West Arrested In UK For Paparazzi Abuse, Set Free After Investigation

November 14, 2008 11:07 AM

 

Kanye West

 

Hip-Hop superstar Kanye West was arrested earlier today (November 14) and shortly after released for allegedly assaulting another photographer. 

 

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Bump J Busted On Bank Robbery Charges

November 13, 2008 8:24 PM

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Chicago rapper Terrance "Bump J" Boykins has been arrested and charged with a 2007 bank robbery.

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Former "Gs to Gents" Contestents Busted

November 12, 2008 12:44 PM

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Two contestants from the popular Jamie Foxx MTV reality show "From G's to Gents" recently found themselves behind bars.

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Breaking News: Man Accused Of Murdering Jennifer Hudson's Family Denied Parole

November 10, 2008 11:28 AM

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William Balfour, the primary suspect in the slaying of Jennifer Hudson's family, has been denied the right to leave prison on account of violating his parole.

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Suspect In Jennifer Hudson Family Massacre May Be Set Free, Girlfriend Says He Is Guilty

November 10, 2008 6:00 AM

Jennifer Hudson

William Balfour, the primary suspect in the slaying of Jennifer Hudson's family, is scheduled for a parole hearing this morning (November 10) to see if he will be forced to stay behind bars or set free.

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R. Kelly's Nephew Shot During Failed Robbery Attempt

November 7, 2008 5:43 PM

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R. Kelly's 15 year-old nephew has attained gun shot wounds stemming from a botched robbery yesterday (November 6) in a Chicago barbershop.

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Lil' Wayne Appears In AZ Court For Drug & Weapons Case

November 7, 2008 11:53 AM

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Mega rap star Lil' Wayne was in Arizona's Superior Court yesterday (November 6) for a hearing pertaining to felony drug and weapon charges stemming from last year

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Katt Williams Busted On Gun Charges Again, Barely Makes It To NYC Performace

November 7, 2008 11:26 AM

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Comedian Katt Williams just made it to his sold out show at New York City's Carnegie Hall yesterday (November 6) night after he was arrested earlier in the day and briefly imprisoned on gun charges.

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Mos Def Follows In Kanyes' Footsteps, Wanted For Busting Photographer's Camera

November 6, 2008 6:05 AM

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Las Vegas authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of New York rapper Mos Def.

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Update: Jennifer Hudson Lays Family To Rest During Private Funeral, Gains Support From Oprah & Queen Latifah

November 4, 2008 1:37 PM

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Still coming to terms with the murder of family, Jennifer Hudson attended a private funeral service in Chicago on Monday (November 3) for her mother, brother and nephew.

Continue reading Update: Jennifer Hudson Lays Family To Rest During Private Funeral, Gains Support From Oprah & Queen Latifah.

Jennifer Hudson Family Honored At Public Memorial

November 3, 2008 11:44 AM

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Coming out to express their support and sorrow for the slaying of Jennifer Hudson's family, both friends and family attended a public memorial service in Chicago over the weekend.

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Amy Winehouse Drug Suppliers Plead Guilty, Singer In The Clear

October 31, 2008 1:17 PM

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An English couple have pleaded guilty today (October 31) to selling multiple types of drugs to platinum-selling singer Amy Winehouse.

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Jennifer Hudson Starts Foundation For Families Of Murder Victims, More Details Emerge In Nephew's Death

October 31, 2008 11:00 AM

Jennifer Hudson

A week since the tragic loss of her family, Jennifer Hudson has created the Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims which will aim to benefit relatives of murder victims.

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Prime Suspect In Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Refuses To Take Lie Detector Test

October 30, 2008 5:03 PM

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Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law and main suspect in her family's murder case has informed police he is not willing to submit to a lie-detector test.

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9 BMF Members Sentenced To Prison Time, Rapper Bleu DaVinci Gets 5 Years

October 30, 2008 9:42 AM

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Nine members of famed criminal organization the Black Mafia Family (BMF) were sentenced to prison time in Atlanta yesterday (October 29) for their role in the massive cocaine and crack distribution throughout the nation's biggest cities.

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Update: Police Believe Murderer Had Help In The Slaying Of Jennifer Hudson's Family

October 29, 2008 3:57 PM

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Chicago authorities suspect more than one person was responsible for the deaths of Jennifer Hudson's family.
 

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Obama Assasination Plot Uncovered, Two Men Arrested

October 28, 2008 9:01 AM

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Two neo-Nazi skinheads have been arrested by law enforcement agents in Jackson, Tennessee following a plot to shoot up a public school and assassinate presidential candidate Barack Obama.

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Breaking News: Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Dead, Boy's Body Confirmed

October 27, 2008 4:44 PM

Jennifer Hudson

After hours of speculation, more sad news follows R&B superstar Jennifer Hudson as the body of a child discovered earlier today (October 27) has been identified as her seven year-old nephew.

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Update: Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Still Missing, Unidentified Body Of Child Found

October 27, 2008 10:31 AM

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[Editors Note - this story has been updated as more information has become available]

Chicago authorities have discovered the corpse of a male child that may be the missing nephew of R&B superstar Jennifer Hudson.

Continue reading Update: Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Still Missing, Unidentified Body Of Child Found.

T.I. "Walks" W/ Former ATL Mayor For Anti-Gun Doc

October 27, 2008 8:28 AM

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Mega-rapper T.I. has partnered with former U.S. congressman and United Nations ambassador Andrew Young to star in his upcoming anti-weapons documentary, Walking With Guns, set to air next month.

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Update: Jennifer Hudson's Brother-In-Law Suspected In Mother's Murder

October 25, 2008 4:45 PM

Jennifer Hudson

After yesterday's shocking report of Jennifer Hudson's mother being brutally murdered, it has been confirmed that the other man found dead in her house was indeed her brother. Authorities have arrested the R&B singer/actress' brother-in-law as a prime suspect in the crime.

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Breaking News: Jennifer Hudson's Mother Murdered

October 24, 2008 6:36 PM

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The mother of R&B superstar Jennifer Hudson was found dead inside a home in Chicago's South Side neighborhood.

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Update: Details Arise In Murder Of Dade County Rapper, Toro

October 24, 2008 4:55 PM

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Nearly a week since the violent murder of up-and-coming rapper Toro took place in North Miami, a local strip club manager has come forward to offer a possible motive behind the shooting.

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Lil Boosie Arrested On Gun & Drug Charges After Fleeing From Authorities

October 24, 2008 1:00 PM

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Southern rapper Lil' Boosie (born Torrance Hatch) has been placed behind bars after being arrested for possession of drugs, weapons and resisting an officer in Louisiana.

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T.I. Makes Crimestoppers PSA

October 24, 2008 9:01 AM

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T.I. has partnered with local Atlanta station WSB-TV for their Crimestoppers campaign.

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Lyfe Jennings Arrested After High Speed Chase, Hit W/ Gun Charges

October 22, 2008 3:12 PM

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R&B recording artist, Lyfe Jennings is facing felony charges after firing a gun and leading police on a car chase in Georgia over the weekend.

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Men Pose As Cops, Break Into Teen Rapper's House

October 21, 2008 5:00 PM

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The father of up-and-coming, teen rapper Gia Bella has suffered intense injuries after two men invaded his Staten Island, New York home posing as police officers on Tuesday (October 21) morning.

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Lil' Wayne's Asst Takes The Stand, Says Guns & Drugs "Occasionally" On Bus

October 21, 2008 11:51 AM

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Lil' Wayne's assistant testified in a New York court on Monday (October 19) that he "occasionally" saw guns and drugs on the multi-platinum rapper's tour bus.

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Ludacris' Pool House Goes Up In Flames, No One Injured

September 25, 2008 10:21 AM

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An unexpected fire has burnt down a portion of rap star Ludacris' multi-million dollar estate last night near Atlanta.

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