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From OJ onward, explore the less glamorous side of celebrity life and famous faces accused, vindicated and convicted.
Reason First: Is It Proper for Rapper YG to 'Stay Dangerous'?
The bullets, gun battles, and animosity associated with the hip hop genre hinder it from being a culture. For rapper Slim 400, who survived over nine shots to his body, the whole gang mentality should be put to rest. As his associate YG has said that he will “stay dangerous” this only perpetuates the back and forth between gang members. With the shooting death of Nipsey Hussle, YG explained that the slain rapper was a “brother from another color,” referencing the fact he is a Blood and Hussle was a Crip. But with Slim 400 expected to make a full recovery, the winds of vengeance may begin to blow. Hopefully, guns remain cold. When asked by a TMZ reporter if he has “any message for the people that did it” YG just waved off the question with a “C’mon man.”
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Should A$AP Rocky and Crew Be Let Off Because of Poor Camerawork?
There ought to be lessons in elementary school on up to PhD-level on how to best hold the camera when shooting footage on a cellphone. The latest video to go all shaky and distorted purportedly presents A$AP Rocky and crew assaulting a man in the streets of Stockholm, Sweden. The brief melee is difficult to decipher, as the amateur videographer shimmies with the videophone. Poor quality doesn’t help the matter much. When law enforcement arrived, they wanted to see the evidence in living color. What they didn’t want was jerky picture that looks like a war film where there’s no Steadicam.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Should Someone Who Knows Something Behind DJ Official's Murder Talk?
It’s time to snitch. In the wake of DJ Official’s shooting death, it is the appropriate hour for people to start naming names, and telling on these savages. Such brutes ought to be discovered and brought to justice for their crimes. DJ Official had just gotten done working with Nipsey Hussle before his tragic demise in March by homicide not too far from where Official received shots. His name was André Wakefield. He did not achieve levels of success as a producer for the likes of Cardi B and YG just to be gunned down like a dog in the street.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Can Social Media Save OJ Simpson's Image?
OJ Simpson is looking like he never had a double homicide charge against him or served nearly a decade for robbery. All of this, of course, is allegedly orchestrated propaganda to boost the former NFL star and actor’s profile. He donned casual clothes by a poolside, showing off his ring, watch, and sunglasses in one Instagram video. In it, he addressed all of the dads out there on Father’s Day. In a Twitter post, Simpson provided much more substance. He outlined the rumor that he is Khloe Kardashian’s father and that Kris Jenner and he engaged in trysts.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Rapper Key Glock Avoided the Penal System... Now What?
The trappings of the rap game include mostly carnal urges, firearms, and the persistent chase of banknotes. Such topics have fueled the genre for decades. Rapper Key Glock is no different in his expression of such subject matter. And his once legal woes turned into a win as his charges for gun and marijuana possession were eliminated. With the simple message “charge dropped” on his Twitter, Key Glock announced to the world that he has been cleared legally. A month after being arrested on these charges, Key Glock seems poised to advance in his rap career, which should see a boost in interest due to his brush with the law. In just a little over a month, Glock secured his placement in the pantheon of rappers whose charges were dropped like the Dow Jones Industrial Average in a bear market. Glock brings to the game more of the same in many respects, but his ability to combat the obvious role of law enforcement seeking to lock up as many rappers as possible appears to be at the forefront of his message. It’s raw, unmistakable and dedicated to street themes. So, Glock’s subject matter coincides with his lifestyle. What else is new?
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Is Shotti Way out of Line or on the Right Path When It Comes to His Opinion of Tekashi69?
Though the YouTube video of the conversation between Shotti and DJ Pvnch is no longer available, the fallout from the talks has rung through the corners of the Internet like a church bell. Former manager for Tekashi69, Shotti, has called the young MC an “ungrateful rat bastard.” He then goes onto say that he’s fine without his protégé. In the vein of Jay-Z’s classic “Dead Presidents II,” Shotti says in a sense that hustling just ain’t Tekashi69 and that he forgives him.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Criminal
Oh, Get Your Jaw Off the Floor
CALLING OUT ALL THOSE WITH A SHOCKED LOOK ON THEIR FACE, FIX THAT JAW! Nobody should be shocked about the most recent “scandal” of the wealthy getting their children into college by criminal means. The only thing that is shocking is that as a society we have let the rich and elite get away with actions like this for so long. We as a people, not just here, but around this ever-warming globe, have been making jokes and snide comments about how rich mommies and daddies will do shady things to get their children into an elite school; despite their children either not having the qualifications or the desire to go. You would think a woman like Lori Loughlin wouldn’t do something like this after working on a show that taught great life lessons to children, but maybe she thought since her children weren’t living in a small home in San Francisco with a single dad those lessons don’t apply to them. These elite are taking spots away from people that are actually working hard to get into those schools. Working hard to get what you want was a theme of an episode on Full House, maybe Lori wasn’t in that one.
By Catherine Agati7 years ago in Criminal
R. Kelly Charged with 10 Counts of Sexual Abuse Charges
R. Kelly finally gets caught. The soulful R&B singer is now accused of sexual abuse of four different women years ago. R. Kelly, now 52 years old, is famously known for his R&B hits "Ignition" and "I Believe I Can Fly." He won Grammy’s for best R&B song and best R&B male vocal performer, both in 1998. He is also currently known for sexual abuse and now in trial, proving his innocence. The judge put him in jail Wednesday, for backed up child support for his ex-wife, Andrea Lee, who he has three children with. Child support that is up to $161,000 that he said he cannot afford at this moment. He had stated that he only has $350,000 left in his bank account. He then, accused someone of stealing all his money on CBS Morning Show. He states that he was, "tired of knowing where his money was." R. Kelly also stated that he told the bank teller to make him a new account, and the bank told him it needed a few days to clear. He also stated in his interview with CBS Morning Show that, the reason why he cannot work is because his wife is destroying his name.
By Nikki Say it Now7 years ago in Criminal
Why I Think R. Kelly Is Guilty
The things that make me believe that R. Kelly is guilty is his over the top emotional reaction with his interview with Gayle. Before that interview, I was sort of on the fence about whether he did all the things he is accused of. Once I saw his over the top reaction and his constant invasion of questions come that put no doubt in my mind about his guilt. I always believe that R. Kelly had an unhealthy attraction to underage girls. There is no getting around the underage marriage to Aaliyah I believe she was only 14 or 15 when she married R. Kelly.
By Yvonne Knight7 years ago in Criminal
R. Kelly and His Legal Peril: So Not Funny
While I acknowledge that "I Believe I Can Fly" is a song that can be empowering for many people, I've never been a big R. Kelly fan. His music has never really been that appealing to me, and once he started facing some serious legal trouble—dating back to 1996—I simply get a bad vibe from him.
By Christina St-Jean7 years ago in Criminal
