On Wednesday, March 27, the Illinois Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s 2021 conviction of being found guilty of organizing an attack in which he stated that two men assaulted him in Chicago, according to The Associated Press. Smollett was convicted on charges of faking a racist, homophobic attack… Continue reading Jussie Smollett Will Have His Day As Illinois Supreme Court Agree To Hear His Appeal Of Conviction
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Rapper Ordered To Pay Sony Music $800K For Not Clearing Sample
A TikTok rapper who was sued in 2021 by Sony Music was ordered to pay the music entity more than $800,000 in damages for copyright infringement after using one of its songs in a track he released. According to Billboard, Dantreal Daevon Clark-Rainbolt, who goes by the moniker, Trefuego was sued by Sony Music for… Continue reading Rapper Ordered To Pay Sony Music $800K For Not Clearing Sample
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Nicki Minaj and Husband Kenneth Petty Ordered to Pay Security Guard $500K Over Alleged Assault
A lawsuit filed against Queen-bred rapper Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty resulted in a default judgment of $500,000 for the couple to pay. According to TMZ, the couple must pay $503,318.02 resulting from a dispute that turned into an alleged physical assault on a security guard at one of Minaj’s shows in Germany.… Continue reading Nicki Minaj and Husband Kenneth Petty Ordered to Pay Security Guard $500K Over Alleged Assault
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Tristan Thompson Ordered To Pay $58K In Back Child Support To Maralee Nichols
A Los Angeles court recently ordered Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player, Tristan Thompson to pay Maralee Nichols back child support after he allegedly missed several payments to her. According to The Sun, in court papers the media outlet has obtained, a judge has directed the professional basketball player to pay the mother of his 2-year-old son… Continue reading Tristan Thompson Ordered To Pay $58K In Back Child Support To Maralee Nichols
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Michael Jackson’s Son Doesn’t Want Estate To Entirely Pay For Grandmother’s Appeal Of ‘Recent Transaction’
A family feud is taking place within Michael Jackson‘s family as his youngest son, Bigi (formerly known as Blanket) is opposing his grandmother, Katherine Jackson using funds from the estate to fight a legal battle she is in. According to People, 22-year-old Bigi filed paperwork stating that his grandmother should not be able to use… Continue reading Michael Jackson’s Son Doesn’t Want Estate To Entirely Pay For Grandmother’s Appeal Of ‘Recent Transaction’
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R. Kelly Attorney Asks Appeals Court To Grant New Trial Or Reverse Convictions
On Monday, March 18, an attorney for convicted R&B singer R. Kelly was motioning for her client to be granted a new trial or reverse the 2021 convictions due to what she deemed as improperly using the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) statute against the songwriter. According to The Associated Press, Jennifer Bonjean, who… Continue reading R. Kelly Attorney Asks Appeals Court To Grant New Trial Or Reverse Convictions
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Flau’jae Johnson’s Brother Arrested After Jumping Onto Basketball Court During LSU-South Carolina Skirmish
During the confrontation between members of the women’s Louisiana State University and University of South Carolina basketball teams, a spectator, who is the brother of one of the players involved, was arrested after he jumped onto the basketball court to defend his sister. According to Greenville News, the brother of LSU‘s Flau’jae Johnson, identified as… Continue reading Flau’jae Johnson’s Brother Arrested After Jumping Onto Basketball Court During LSU-South Carolina Skirmish
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Young Thug RICO Trial Slated To Restart This Week
It’s already been billed as the longest trial in Georgia’s history, the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) trial of Young Thug and his YSL (Young Stoner Life Records although prosecutors claim it’s the acronym for the Young Slime Life gang) crew is slated to pick back up on Wednesday, March 13, according to… Continue reading Young Thug RICO Trial Slated To Restart This Week
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Former Basketball Player Rashid Byrd Sentenced 90 Years To Life For ‘A Series Of Violent Sexual Assaults’
Former basketball player Rashid Byrd was recently given a prison sentence of 90 years to life on Friday, March 1 after being convicted of a “series of violent sexual assaults” over several years, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Byrd has been imprisoned since his arrest on September 18, 2020, when detectives arrested him… Continue reading Former Basketball Player Rashid Byrd Sentenced 90 Years To Life For ‘A Series Of Violent Sexual Assaults’
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Rajon Rondo Requests Gun Charge Be Thrown Out
Former Boston Celtics player Rajon Rondo has requested that a gun charge that was filed against him in January be thrown out because it violates his Second Amendment rights. According to WDRB, an attorney for Rondo, Patrick Renn appeared in court in Jackson County, Ind. on Tuesday, Feb, 27 to argue that the charge of… Continue reading Rajon Rondo Requests Gun Charge Be Thrown Out
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Donna Summer’s Estate Files Lawsuit Against Ye For Unauthorized Use Of ‘I Feel Love’
A copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed against Ye and Ty Dolla $ign by the estate of Donna Summer who accused the music producer of using her song, “I Feel Love” without permission. According to CBS News, the latest album by the two recording artists, “Vultures 1,” which was released on Feb. 10, included an illegal use… Continue reading Donna Summer’s Estate Files Lawsuit Against Ye For Unauthorized Use Of ‘I Feel Love’
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Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. Found Guilty Of Killing Jam Master Jay
The two men who killed Run-DMC’s DJ, Jam Master Jay have been convicted more than 20 years after the legendary artist was killed in his Queens recording studio. According to NPR, a jury convicted Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. of killing Jam Master Jay, nee Jason Mizell on Oct. 30, 2002. The two men… Continue reading Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. Found Guilty Of Killing Jam Master Jay
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Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Pushed Back To November
The trial for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of taking part in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur has been pushed back to later this year. According to The Associated Press, Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny has agreed to push the trial date from the initial June 3 date to Nov.… Continue reading Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Pushed Back To November
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Former NFL Player Richard Sherman Arrested For Suspicion Of Driving Under The Influence
Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was arrested over the weekend when he was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to NBC News. The 35-year-old Sherman, who is currently an analyst for Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football was picked up by Washington State Patrol in King County, Washington, at 3:48 a.m., on… Continue reading Former NFL Player Richard Sherman Arrested For Suspicion Of Driving Under The Influence
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Wendy Williams’ Guardian Filed Lawsuit Against A&E/Lifetime Before Release Of ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’
As the viewing world is anticipating the premiere of the documentary series, “Where Is Wendy Williams?” a lawsuit has been filed against the company that distributes Lifetime (the network showcasing the film), A&E Television Networks, according to TMZ.Just days before the docuseries aired on the Lifetime Network on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24 and 25,… Continue reading Wendy Williams’ Guardian Filed Lawsuit Against A&E/Lifetime Before Release Of ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’
