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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Drake Has a College Course Now. We Talked to the Professor Teaching It.
Yassin "Narcy" Alsalman's class 'Drake: Media, Myth, and Manhood' deals with a whole lot more than just how to make more slaps than the Beatles.
Lil Durk's Lawyer Drew Findling on the Verdict, Rap Lyrics, and His 'Devotion' to The Voice
Drew Findling, Durk's lead counsel in his recent muder-for-hire trial, talks about what it was like to prepare for the case.
Clavicular Charged With Rape and Drugging
The looksmaxxing influencer is facing a case in Massachusetts tied to an alleged 2025 assault.
OG 3Three's Release on Bond Challenged by Prosecutors
The Houston rapper was granted a $200,000 bond last week, but the feds convinced the judge to give them a second chance at arguing for incarceration.
Drake's "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Appeal Set for Oral Arguments in December
Drake's lawyers and UMG's lawyers will go head-to-head
Master P's Manager Writes Character Letter for OG 3Three After Federal Arrest: 'He Is Like a Son'
The Never Broke Again rapper has been set free on a $200,000 bond.
Lil Durk Bond Review Hearing Set for November
Durk will have a chance to argue for his freedom in advance of his trial on racketeering charges.
Drake Says "Pray for Gaza" in New 'FOMO' Track
The snippet appears about 17 minutes into the hour-long film.
Lil Durk Is Now Fighting Racketeering Charges. Here's Why. (UPDATE)
Just weeks before Durk's murder-for-hire trial was supposed to start, prosecutors added racketeering to the mix. Here's how it happened, and what it means.
Lil Durk's Murder-for-Hire Trial: Rapper Found Not Guilty on All Counts
During the trial, Durk received public displays of support from MGK and Ye.
Justin Timberlake Crashes Jay-Z's Paris Stadium Show For "Holy Grail"
Hov brought out an old friend.
Lil Durk Jury Notes: What Did They Say?
The jurors in the Chicago rapper's murder-for-hire trial have some questions.
Lil Durk Trial: Brian Steel Says OTF Jam 'Is Not Human,' Insists He's a 'Serial Killer'
Brian Steel told a Los Angeles federal jury that cooperating witness Kacey "OTF Jam" Hester "is not human" as closing arguments began in the murder-for-hire trial.
Lil Durk Trial Verdict: Why He Might Stay in Jail Even If He's Found Not Guilty
It is a near-certainty that prosecutors will attempt to keep the rapper behind bars, no matter what jurors decide. We explain.
Kanye West at Soldier Field in Chicago, Night 1: Twista Gives Ye Some Speed
One Chi-town legend brought out another.
Beyoncé Releases New Version of "Irreplaceable" Featuring Selena
One Texas queen pays tribute to another.
Jam Master Jay Case: Karl Jordan Jr. Faces Appeals Court Over Bail Decision
The man convicted of killing the Run-DMC member — and who then had that conviction overturned — is arguing to be let out on bail.
Tupac Confidant E.D.I. Mean Reacts to Keffe D Verdict: "Closure Happened a Long Time Ago"
Tupac's lifelong friend gives details on his reluctant trip to the witness stand, and what he really thinks about those Cuba rumors.