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As R. Kelly prepares to spend another night in jail, attorney Brian Nix shed more light on his client’s current state of mind. On Sunday, Nix told Rolling Stone that the singer—whose legal name is Robert Sylvester Kelly—was “disappointed by the unsubstantiated allegations” of sexual abuse involving minors. Nix also said his client believed the […]
R. Kelly‘s attorney conducted a press conference this weekend, shortly after the singer’s bond was set at $1 million. And let’s just say things got a little tense. While speaking to the press Saturday, attorney Steve Greenberg attempted to discredit Kelly’s accusers and claimed one of them was an admitted liar. The lawyer said he was […]
Jussie Smollett reportedly told authorities he is suffering from an untreated drug problem. According to TMZ, the 36-year-old actor made the claim Thursday, after surrendering to police on a felony count of disorderly conduct for filing a false report. The outlet points out that this detail may be relevant to the case, as Smollett is believed to have purchased […]
Criminal investigations into R. Kelly‘s alleged sexual abuse are heating up. According to the New Yorker, the disgraced R&B singer is now the subject of multiple probes on both the state and federal levels. Sexual misconduct allegations have plagued Kelly’s career for decades. In 1996, Tiffany Hawkins sued the singer for personal injuries and emotional distress, […]
Jussie Smollett has reportedly staved off a grand jury investigation after he agreeing to speak with authorities about his alleged assault in January. TMZ says brothers Ola and Abel Osundairo, accused of helping Smollett stage the attack, were in a Chicago courthouse Tuesday ready to testify for the grand jury. But shortly before the Osundairos took the stand, Smollett […]
BlocBoy JB is a wanted man. On Saturday, Tennessee authorities announced they were searching for the 22-year-old rapper, who is accused of committing multiple crimes. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said BlocBoy—legal name James Baker—is wanted for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, and theft of property. Law enforcement is asking […]
Two men have been arrested in connection with the attack on Empire star Jussie Smollett, Chicago authorities said Friday. Furthermore, Chicago police are adamantly denying reports that circulated Thursday purporting that the attack was staged. “Detectives have probable cause that they may have been involved in an alleged crime and we are working to corroborate the […]
Mystikal is reportedly a free man. According to TMZ, the 48-year-old rapper—legal name Michael Lawrence Tyler—was recently released from a Louisiana prison after posting a $3 million bond. The money is said to have come from an advance for a new record deal, as well as fundraisers conducted by his friends and family. News of Mystikal’s potential release broke last […]
Authorities are searching for the woman who is suspected of running down a pedestrian and fleeing the scene in North Carolina. The Wilmington Police Department say Cortnay Danielle Lawrence was captured on surveillance last week carrying out an intentional hit-and-run that targeted her ex-boyfriend and a woman. Footage shows Lawrence’s vehicle approaching the two individuals as they walked down a street […]
Jussie Smollett performed Saturday at West Hollywood’s Troubadour in his first public appearance since being assaulted in Chicago earlier in the week. The Empire star addressed the attack as he held back tears in front of the supportive audience. “The most important thing that I can say is to keep it simple and say thank […]
