The shooting that left a hole in the stomach of a Tekashi69 crew member was triggered by threats of gun violence and death … threats coming from the rapper’s own muscle. Tekashi’s crew tried to bully its way into the NYC restaurant where 6ix9ine was supposed to meet with a record exec. The rapper’s security … Read more
PITTSBURGH – Steelers fans packed into the lots surrounding Heinz Field, tailgated – tossing footballs back and forth, consuming savory foods and cold beers – and then filed into the stadium, clad in black and gold, just like they would any other day. They waved their terrible towels as players took the field during pregame introductions. A … Read more
PITTSBURGH — A uniquely Pittsburgh symbol of solidarity and strength is making its way around the internet in the aftermath of Saturday’s deadly attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue. The image is a revamped Pittsburgh Steelers logo, with the Star of David substituting for the team’s yellow star-like design. It’s paired with the phrase “Stronger than … Read more
[Breaking news update at 4:31 p.m. ET] Authorities could bring criminal charges against the suspected gunman in the fatal shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue as soon as today, Scott W. Brady, the United States attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, said in a news conference. The full weight of the US Attorney’s office … Read more
Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to four years probation, years after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a child s** case. The 22-year-old rapper, born Daniel Hernandez, was first taken into custody in 2015 for use of a child in a sexual performance, Billboard reported. In February of that year, the victim’s mother filed a complaint, … Read more
The beef between rappers Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Jeffrey “Ja Rule” Atkins will apparently never die. More than 15 years after their feud was at the center of the hip-hop world, it appears there’s still some bad blood between the Queens, New York emcees. On Friday, Jackson, dubbing himself as “the King of Petty,” … Read more
Alleged bomber Cesar Sayoc has been pushing right-wing conspiracy theories on social media for at least two years. Sayoc was arrested today by authorities in Florida today and is suspected of mailing “suspicious packages” to a number of prominent Democrats, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Facebook and Twitter pages under the name Cesar Altieri and Cesar … Read more
AVENTURA, Fla. — Cesar Altieri Sayoc Jr., a South Florida man charged in connection with a string of bombs mailed to prominent Democrats, appeared to have a lively social media presence, where he frequently posted in right-wing circles and shared conservative news stories and condemnations of liberal politicians. Mr. Sayoc, 56, appeared to post frequently … Read more
Cesar Sayoc, the man sources say was arrested Friday in connection with suspected explosive packages sent to prominent figures, has an arrest history that includes a bombing threat against a Florida utility company, records show. Sayoc, 56, of Aventura, was arrested Friday morning at a business in Plantation, Florida, some 30 miles north of Miami, … Read more
Megyn Kelly is negotiating her exit from NBC after less than two years, the network confirmed Friday morning on “Today.” “This morning, NBC News host Megyn Kelly is in talks with the network about her imminent departure,” Morgan Radford said during the news segment, citing a person familiar with the situation. Meanwhile, the embattled host, … Read more