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Shawn Setaro

Shawn Setaro is a writer, reporter, and podcaster who primarily covers courts and the legal system. He is the author of the book 'Dummy Boy: Tekashi 6ix9ine and the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods' (Kingston Imperial, 2021) and was the writer and reporter for Complex's podcast series about 6ix9ine, Pop Smoke, and YNW Melly.

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An early-morning attack on a rider Friday was the latest in a series of violent encounters in city subways, New York City police said.

NYC Man Robbed of Jewelry That Witness Described as 'Fugazi'

A witness of the subway robbery told the newspaper, "Whatever those guys got were fake, definitely fake."

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Eugene "Big U" Henley attends the FX's New Docu-Series "Hip Hop Uncovered" Los Angeles Premiere on February 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Big U Trial Delayed, But for Less Time Than He Hoped

Last month, lawyers for the former manager asked for trial to begin in October. They settled instead for April.

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 Lamar Odom attends the official signing ceremony of Gabon's participation contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba on September 28, 2026 in Libreville, Gabon. The World Expo is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia from October 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031.
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 Dame Dash arrives to Stoop Talk on May 17, 2023 in New York City.
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Comedian Druski and Drake attend The Future: A Gentlemans Club at a private location on November 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Drake Is 'So F*cking Proud' That Druski Is Hosting 'SNL'

Travis Scott, Quavo, KevOnStage, and more also weighed in with congratulations.

Shawn Setaro16 days ago
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Carl Thomas Takes VERZUZ to Church With Gospel Moment

The singer introduced "Come to Me" by singing a snippet of the hymn he said inspired it, "I Need Thee Every Hour."

Shawn Setaro16 days ago
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North West Goes Full Natalie Nunn for Halloween, Chin Included

North showed her very elaborate costume off in a series of TikToks.

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Entrepreneur/Director Damon Dash arrives at "The Prince Of Detroit" Detroit Premiere at Detroit Music Hall on June 23, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.

Dame Dash's Life Rights Auctioned Off for $550,000

If that bid falls through, there's a backup person ready to pay $500K.

Shawn Setaro17 days ago
Drake performs live on stage during day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park on July 12, 2025 in London, England. Drake is headlining an unprecedented all three nights of Wireless Festival.

Drake Copyright Lawsuit: Hear the Song at the Center of “Janice STFU” Dispute

Listen to Aviel Hirschfield's recording and judge for yourself.

Shawn Setaro19 days ago
YesJulz and Kanye West

YesJulz Says Kanye West's 2023 Antisemitic Las Vegas Rant Was 'Triggered' by 'Random Girls'

“Those girls came in, started interrupting Ye and triggered him" into the infamous ten-minute-long rant, she said.

Shawn Setaro23 days ago
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Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, producer Dylan Clark and director Matt Reeves attend "The Batman" special screening at BFI IMAX Waterloo on February 23, 2022 in London, England.

'The Batman Part II' Filming Will Be Completed by Steven Soderbergh

"I am profoundly grateful to Steven," said the film's director Matt Reeves.

Shawn Setaro23 days ago
Karol G performs during her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Karol G Drops Video for "BbY WOW"

The smash hit song now has visuals.

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Halle Berry attends 'Through Her Lens: The Tribeca CHANEL Women's Filmmaker Program Luncheon' at Locanda Verde in Tribeca on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

Halle Berry's Son Will Testify at Upcoming Hearing in Custody Battle

The actress didn't want her son Maceo to testify during her custody battle with Oliver Martinez.

Shawn Setaro24 days ago
Kai Cenat speaks onstage at 'The Complex Style Podcast' Conversation at the ComplexCon(versations) Stage during the ComplexCon 2026 10-Year Anniversary Festival at The Los Angeles Convention Center on October 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Kai Cenat Wants to 'Focus on Going to Space'

The livestreamer's longtime goal appears to be back on the table.

Shawn Setaro30 days ago
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Drake 'Is Not the Dad' of Her New Baby, Says Keshia Chanté

Now both people involved are denying the rumor.

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Teny Geragos, (C) attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs, gives a brief statement at Manhattan Federal Court after Comb's bail hearing following his sex trafficking and racketeering trial on July 02, 2025 in New York City. Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted of a less serious prostitution charge after a high-profile seven week trial in New York. He was denied bail and will remain in custody until his sentencing.

Diddy Lawyer Reportedly Repping Cornell Frat Member in Jane Doe Case

Teny Geragos seems to be set to defend one of the Cornell students accused of gang raping a 20-year-old woman.

Shawn Setaro33 days ago
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'Uncle' LeBron Babysat Tyrese Maxey's Infant Daughter During Scrimmage

Marvel is going to have an amazing story for her future classmates.

Shawn Setaro33 days ago
Gigi Hadid (L) and Bradley Cooper attends the Vogue October issue cocktail party at Monsieur in the East VIllage on September 14, 2025 in New York City.

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid Continue to Fuel Marriage Rumors With Recent Ring-Spotting

The actor and the model were seen in Paris, and they both had wedding band-style rings on their left ring fingers.

Shawn Setaro33 days ago