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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Murder of Chrisean Rock's Ex-Boyfriend Ronny Doe Remains Unsolved After 17 Months
Nearly a year and a half later, the investigation remains open.
Feds Want to Use Lil Durk's "Pissed Me Off" Video as Evidence in His Murder-for-Hire Trial
On top of that, prosecutors don't want Durk to use rap music scholars as expert witnesses.
D4vd Will Stand Trial for Killing of Celeste Rivas
A judge ruled that there is probable cause to try the "Romantic Homicide" singer.
Adrien Broner Threatens to Quit Streaming Over 'Fake Allegations' in Sexual Battery Lawsuit
The boxer-turned-streamer has been accused of pressuring a woman into engaging in sexual activity after repeated refusals.
Tay-K Wins Temporary Pause in His Murder Case Appeal
The Texas rapper had asked for the pause so he could gather details about a key issue in the case.
The Game Takes a Bottle to the Head at 'VERZUZ' With YG
He apparently really, really, really likes Don Julio.
The Game Recalls Early Encounters With Nipsey Hussle During VERZUZ With YG
The Compton rapper recounted the story of two early meetings with Neighborhood Nip.
YG and The Game's 'VERZUZ': Travis Barker Pops Out for Opening Cut "Dope Boys"
The blink-182 drummer brought the rock — and a short drum solo — to the event.
Adrien Broner Sued for Sexual Battery, Accused of ‘Extreme and Outrageous Conduct’
Deen the Great is also accused of defamation and "intentional infliction of emotional distress."
Jelly Roll's Daughter Talks Singer's Divorce From Bunnie XO: 'No One Cheated'
"Y’all have no f*****g idea what happened. And wait 'til y'all find out."
Pooh Shiesty's Last-Ditch Effort to Get Out on Bond Fails
The case's current judge didn't agree to reconsider the previous judge's decision.
Drake Gifted Sexyy Red a Birkin Bag at the World Cup Final
Drizzy used an "authenticated luxury resale" site to gift Sexyy what appears to be a $50K bag.
Kanye West Earns Two New Diamond Certifications Among Many Other Milestones
Ye seems to be in RIAA heaven with a flurry of new certifications.
Latto Claps Back at 'B*tch Boy' Who Calls Out Her Parenting Skills
The rapper has made it very clear she isn't a fan of her motherhood being questioned.
Julio Foolio Killer Pleads Guilty to Punching a Deputy, Gets Five Years Added to Sentence
Davion Murphy was already serving life without parole.
Boosie Badazz Paid Two Lobbyists $600,000 for a Trump Pardon and Never Got It… What Happened?
An explanation of the only news story ever to involve Boosie, Laura Loomer, and the White House.
Desiigner Arrested, Accused of Chasing Woman With a Hammer While She Was Holding a Child
The rapper allegedly chased a woman with a hammer.
Drake Sends Video Message of Encouragement to Kick Off Streamer University 2026
He also left the students some gifts.