People are outraged after the murder of George Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old black man who was brutally killed by the police. Protests have taken place across the country for the last several days as the world seeks justice against the senseless and racist crimes committed against people of color every single day. George Floyd is just one name on a vast list of people who have lost their lives to racism and police brutality this year.

Derek Chauvin, the man who kneeled on his neck and cut off Floyd’s breathing, has been charged with third-degree murder and he is currently in police custody. His bond has been set for $500,000 and, according to the New York Post, he has been moved to a maximum-security prison. He is currently now in the highest-custody level in the Minnesota region, being transported to Minnesota Correctional Facility – Oak Park Heights.

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“Oak Park Heights is the highest custody level in the Minnesota DOC system. However, the majority of inmates housed here are maximum and close custody, as some of the inmates need a higher level of security,” says the DOC.

Derek Chauvin was fired alongside three other officers in connection to the murder of George Floyd. The three others have not been charged yet.

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Derek Chauvin was caught on camera killing George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota this past week. The officer was eventually arrested and is now being charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. As of right now, Chauvin is being detailed at the Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul and according to TMZ, he is being heavily checked on.

In the report, it states that Chauvin has a camera watching his every move throughout the day. In fact, the police are monitoring the cameras at all hours of the day and every 15 minutes, they are checking up on him to make sure he isn’t causing any mischief. While authorities won’t use the term “suicide watch,” it is quite clear that these tactics are being used to make sure he doesn’t harm himself.

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Since Chauvin’s actions, protests have erupted all across the nation and it is clear that people are upset and want to see a tangible end to police brutality. These types of killings have gone on for way too long and Chauvin’s arrest could very well lead to some real change, if he is convicted, of course.

This is a developing story so stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.

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Joe Exotic is a name that just won’t leave the news, apparently. Of course, Mr. Exotic became a huge star thanks to the infamous Tiger King documentary on Netflix which eventually became an international phenomenon. Exotic is currently in jail for putting a hit out on his rival, Carole Baskin but as it turns out, there are people who want to see him freed from jail.

In a recent video statement to TMZ, a private investigator by the name of Eric Love spoke about his plans to get the Tiger King out of jail. Essentially, Love is taking a tour bus to the White House where he wants to speak to President Donald Trump about giving Exotic a pardon. Love is adamant that Exotic is guilty and believes the President can make things right.

“Well, hey, greetings from Fort Worth, Texas,” Love said. “Just letting you know we’re leaving out Monday the 18th at 7 a.m. out of Forth Worth, Texas. We are heading to Washington D.C. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, son! This will be a case of redemption.” 

At this point, it remains to be seen if Love will even be granted a meeting with the President. A pardon is something you have to work very hard for and if you don’t build a good enough case, it’s just not going to happen.

Stay tuned for updates on this story.

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Young Buck and 50 Cent used to be cool. Over the years, the G-Unit teammates witnessed their relationship go downhill to a point where things are now irreversible. We will likely never see a full G-Unit reunion because Buck and Fif just can’t see eye-to-eye. 

For years, Young Buck has been trying to get out of his contract with 50 Cent and G-Unit Records, going public with his issues. Earlier this week, it was reported that he had filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to sliver his way out of the deal. Now that he’s officially out of jail after a 4-month stint, he’s back addressing this dramatic situation.

Buck hopped on Instagram Live with DJ Paul to discuss his return.

“I went in that motherfucker and got my mind right, so I was able to walk up out that motherfucker not just free from that bullshit, but free from not being able to work,” said Buck before dragging his former friend. “Now I can get to work, you get what I’m saying? That’s all I ever wanted to do in regards to whatever, dealing with the contract and shit with dude over there.”

Of course, “dude over there” is 50 Cent.

“I know I don’t owe n***a but even me at a point in time, Paul, I got to a place where I was like, you know what, I just want to get to work. Fuck it, I’ll pay him,” continued Buck, claiming to have offered him two installments of $150,000 to pay off his debt. I don’t owe Interscope or G-Unit a quarter.”

What do you think Fiddy will have to say about this?

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NLE Choppa has decided to chime in on the coronavirus prison release discourse in regards to famous rappers: if you're going to free Tekashi 6ix9ine, you've got to free YNW Melly as well. The spread of coronavirus has led many prison inmates to request early release or alternate accommodations to lower their chances of contraction, including many incarcerated celebrities. Bill Cosby and R. Kelly are among some of the scorned stars that have been denied early release, along with Florida rapper, YNW Melly.

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As he awaits his double murder trial for allegedly killing two of his friends, Melly has been kept behind bars, where it was reported he recently tested positive for coronavirus. He requested to be released due to these unforeseen circumstances, but was told to stay put. His condition has reportedly not improved much at all, as he has only been "treated" with Tylenol and Gatorade. He even reached out to his past collaborator, Kanye West, for help Twitter, but so far has received no response. It looks like NLE Choppa caught wind of this whole situation, and expressed just how he feels about YNW Melly remaining in prison while another rapper, Tekashi 6ix9ine, was granted early release.

Yaya Mayweather, the daughter of legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, was arrested this weekend after she reportedly stabbed one of Youngboy Never Broke Again‘s baby mothers. She was released on bond but, because of her actions, many believe she should spend some time behind bars. Talk show host Wendy Williams spoke about the arrest, suggesting that the rapper’s girlfriend spend at least eight years behind bars.

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“I’m not saying anybody in the world is better than the other, but when you’re a Mayweather and you’re nineteen, you’re better than this,” said Wendy Williams on the at-home version of her show, scolding the teenager. “They need to give her at least eight [years in prison.] You wanna know why? She sent a woman to the hospital for no good reason when that bed could have been used for a corona victim.”

Iyanna “Yaya” Mayweather is currently facing ten years in prison for the attack. She has since appeared in video live-streams with her boyfriend Youngboy Never Broke Again as she seemingly still lives with the rising star.

Do you think Mayweather should go to prison for what she did and, if so, how long should she be sentenced to? Let us know in the comments.

The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the prison system in a major way, and incarcerated rapper YNW Melly recently confirmed that he had indeed tested positive for COVID-19. At the time, his family released a statement his IG page, writing that “Melly has tested positive for COVID-19 today while awaiting his trial in Broward County Jail. He’ll be filing a motion for restricted release in hopes of better care due to any jails not being prepared to treat this new virus. He hopes for your support and to recover soon #prayformelly send positive energy to him please.”

Now, TMZ has confirmed that Melly’s condition has further deteriorated to the point where it sounds especially dire. Citing legal documents from Melly’s attorney Bradford Cohen, it’s said that the young rapper has been experiencing “severe chills, heavy labored breathing, headaches, and body aches,” all while weighing a mere 114 pounds. The matter is made worse by the fact that Melly hasn’t been receiving proper attention from medical staff, who are said to be underprepared to begin with. 

“They have not given them masks, or cleaning supplies that would be beneficial regarding his recovery,” writes Cohen’s legal letter. “This is against all recommendations of the Surgeon General and CDC.” As such, the team is moving for Melly to be placed on house arrest as to better mend his ailing condition, which TMZ warns is running the risk of proving fatal. As of now, the situation has yet to develop further. It’s unclear whether the judge will ultimately grant the leniency they seek, though given the unexpected circumstances, anything feels possible at the moment.

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This morning, news broke that Playboi Carti was arrested in Clayton County on a guns and drugs charge, after the rapper was pulled over in his Lamborghini by the police. Whenever Carti does anything it tends to be an event, simply because the rapper doesn’t do much in the spotlight– fans are still clamouring for the long-awaited Whole Lotta Red album, and Carti rarely speaks out or posts anything on social media. Nonetheless, this wasn’t the kind of headline that fans we’re waiting on.

The initial report this morning stated that Carti, alongside another man who was in the car with him, were taken to Clayton County jail after the run-in with the cops. However there was no information available as to whether or not the men are still in jail, or posted bond. Now, we appear to have word that Carti is safe and sound at home, by way of Atlanta collaborator and photographer Gunner Stahl. Gunner shared the news on twitter page before hastily deleting, but the message lives on thanks to an astute Carti fanpage.

The tweet reads, “carti is at home, let’s stop the “free” stuff, thanks :).” 

We’ll keep you posted on any more new developments in Carti’s situation.

The currently incarcerated star of Tiger King, Joe Exotic, has been placed in isolation behind bars after cases of coronavirus were reported at his previous prison facility, according to his husband, Dillon Passage. Following the immense success of the Netflix docu-series, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, which explores Exotic’s life in the big cat conservatory world prior to his incarceration, Passage, a 24-year-old bartender and the “tiger king”‘s fourth husband, was interviewed over the phone by Andy Cohen for his SiriusXM series, Andy Cohen Live. While Passage doesn’t explicitly state whether his husband has tested positive for coronavirus or not, he reveals that the prison where he’s being held has “put him on COVID-19 isolation” because in “the previous jail he was at, there were cases” of coronavirus.

Passage also discusses his husband’s reaction to the show, noting that while Exotic hasn’t been able to watch the series due to his current circumstances, he is “ecstatic” about its success. Passage revealed that “once this show dropped, [Exotic] was getting hundreds and hundreds of emails to his jail mail.” He also explained that the show was initially “supposed to be about the big cat underworld, but then Joe got arrested and it completely changed the whole dynamic.” Exotic is currently serving a 22 year sentence for attempted murder-for-hire and animal abuse; however, Passage insists he has “no intention of leaving” his husband. “I’m not just gonna dip out and abandon him when he needs me most.” Catch the full interview below:

The gun charges against Future‘s 17-year-old son, Jakobi Wilburn, have been dropped, but the teen will still be held in jail for two other criminal cases. Earlier this year, Jakobi, Future’s eldest child, was found in possession of a gun with the serial numbers scratched off, and he was charged with the altered ID of a gun. He has been behind bars since early February without bail, and was facing up to 20 years in jail.

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However, after the District Attorney filed a request for Jakobi’s charge of “criminal use of an article with an altered ID mark” be dropped, the Judge agreed. Despite this win for the teenager, he still faces prosecution for allegedly giving a false name and birthdate to a police officer, as well as for a separate case of “unlawful gang activity,” according to court documents. Jakobi’s lawyers have filed two separate motions for his release, but the judge believes he “poses a significant risk” of committing a felony if he is let out. 

Jakobi’s first arrest occurred in November 2019, after he allegedly spray-painted a home with the acronym “NORP.” According to his arrest warrant, the letters stand for “Normal Ordinary Regular Playa,” which is associated with the “Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips.” He was charged with felony criminal damage to property and trespassing, which were later updated to read “unlawful gang activity” due to his actions’ alleged gang association.