Lyrics On Trial: Mac Phipps (Pt 2)

Exploitation of prisoners. Sexual assault allegations. A Supreme Court ruling that could hold the keys to freedom. In the third and final installment of Mac's story, we follow the ripples of Mac's case two decades after the verdict was handed down. What do the roadblocks in Mac's ...  Show more

In the early 2000s, mixtapes transformed Tyree Simmons into DJ Drama and molded T.I., Lil Wayne and Jeezy into rap superstars. But in 2007, those same mixtapes landed Drama in jail with a bank account balance of $0.00. In this episode, we break down the raid that turned the mixta ...  Show more

What really happened on that fateful night in 1996 when Tupac Shakur was killed? In this episode, we unravel the tangled web of legal agreements, alleged gang ties, and shocking claims. Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins to break down the controversy surrounding Dwayne “Keffe D” ...  Show more

Jamell Demons, also known as the up-and-coming rapper YNW Melly, has gained notoriety in the hip hop world for both his lyrics and his criminal activity. Although he has never denied his past convictions, Melly adamantly denied any involvement in the shocking murders of two of hi ...  Show more

Jamell Demons, also known as the up-and-coming rapper YNW Melly, has gained notoriety in the hip hop world for both his lyrics and his criminal activity. Although he has never denied his past convictions, Melly adamantly denied any involvement in the shocking murders of two of hi ...  Show more

How far would someone go to keep their secrets hidden—or flaunt them instead? In 2009, Dwayne Keefe D. Davis claimed Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly placed a bounty on Tupac Shakur and Suge Knight. Yet, for over a decade, this bombshell confession languished in the shadows. Now, wit ...  Show more