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Drakeo the Ruler’s Alleged Killers Come to Light: Ambushed by 100+ LA County Bloods?
Drakeo the Ruler was stabbed to death at a music festival he headlined in December 2021, and almost everyone thinks they who know was (allegedly) behind it.
- The Biggest Armored Truck Heist
by /u/Sophiafromabove on 7th October 2025 at 1:39 pm - Looted iPhones in LA abandoned on the pavement after they begin to sound loud alarms that cannot be turned off
by /u/withdrawalsfrommusic on 11th June 2025 at 12:33 am - Last moments of Suckafree104 from Lennox 13/LA County, recently murdered over an alleged taxation dispute by a guy from his own hood. He was killed the night he filmed this story of his fresh tags in Lennox, and subsequently shot in front of the last piece you see filmed (SOURCE IN COMMENTS)
by /u/withdrawalsfrommusic on 22nd May 2025 at 6:19 pm - [VIDEOS IN COMMENTS] the brazen Freeway murder of Melvin “mo3” Noble, and his killer’s blatant self-snitching. Kewon White and Markise “Yella Beezy” Conway were arrested for the highly publicized hit of Dallas rapper MO3. Kewon (fcg_banzzobling) boxed him in on a busy interstate and chased him down
by /u/withdrawalsfrommusic on 30th March 2025 at 8:28 pm - Bud John Phineas (California) is a smalltime Hollywood actor, but is also a Sureno from Wilmington called “Ghost” who did 16 years in CDCR previously. He was living a double life while he was acting, and end up getting caught up in a La Eme indictment delivering meth for a prison-coordinated deal
by /u/withdrawalsfrommusic on 23rd March 2025 at 7:36 pm
Is This Gang Member’s Halloween Costume a Rival’s Dead Body? 600 vs 051 Young Money in Chicago
A member of 051 Young Money in Chicago disses his deceased rival by mocking the circumstances of his murder.
Mieyoshi “Lit Yoshi” Edwards Arrested for Shootings That Injured Kids
Baton Rouge rapper and Fredo Bang affiliate Mieyoshi “Lit Yoshi” Edwards was arrested in his hometown recently, accused of two shootings that injured five people (including two children).
King Von is an Alleged Woman-Killer with a Buzzing Rap Career
Before his now successful rap career, King Von was proud of his gun-slinging.
The Richmond TV Fairy: Virginia’s Strangest Criminal Case
This is the true story of the Richmond TV fairy, one of the most bizarre “criminals” to strike Virginia in recent times. Over 70 people have been inconvenienced since 2018.
Updated: Lil Durk & King Von Atlanta Incident (All the Details)
Unfortunate circumstances for Lil Durk, King Von and Bay Zoo: All continue to face serious charges for a shooting in Midtown Atlanta.
051 Rose is an Enforcer-Turned-Rapper
In Chicago drill culture, fans fascinate over not only the rap stars, but also the “enforcers” and figures behind the scenes. Artists like 051 Rosé have been on both sides of the spectrum.
The Communities Keeping Drill Music Alive Ft. Reddit
With the recent successes of artists like Fivio Foreign and Pop Smoke, the drill subculture of rap music is seeing a major upswing. Read more about how you can tap in to the underground world of 2020 “gangster rap” that is Drill.
Who is Squiidape? One of The Most Followed Chicago Drill Outlets is a French Collective
For years now, the curiously named “Squiidape” blog has been a dominating news source for the french drill fans out there, represented by a handful of young France-based men who are obviously some of the biggest appreciators of the music.
Chicago Rapper Twhy Should Have Been a Star
A victim of a gang feud, It took his murder at 19 years old for the world to find talented Chicago rapper Twhy.
R.I.P. Nick Blixky – A Summary of his Career and Dramas
The Blixky’s recently lost beloved member Nickalus “Nick Blixky” Thompson – to much heartbreak from 22Gz and company. This is what he had going on before his tragic death at 21.
051 Drilla is The Most Dangerous Chicago Rapper
Andre “Drilla” Hamilton (of 051 Young Money) has been making noise in Chicago long before his music career took off in 2018. In 2020, Drilla has the fan base to prove his age-old reputation.
Failed Kidnapping Aftermath in Kentucky Gets Little Media Coverage
An alleged failed kidnapping in Lexington, Kentucky is making the rounds on Reddit recently after a video circulated showing a frantic young girl being assisted with removing tape from her hands and head in the middle of a street.
30+ Intense Videos of The George Floyd Riots
WeaponsG.com has compiled more than 30 videos from Twitter users highlighting the magnitude of George Floyd riots in America.
Lit Yoshi is a Terrifying Louisiana Rap Prospect
Fredo Bang continues to make noise in the rap game, but one of his partners is also coming up fast now. Mieyoshi “Lit Yoshi” Edwards is a Baton Rouge native and original TBG member just like Fredo, and he holds a similar amount of street-level influence (if not more).
Gang Member Unknowingly Exposes Self as Federal Informant During Court Livestream
An alleged member of the Latino Chicago gang “Two Six” recently appeared for a digital court date over Zoom and exposed himself as a federal informant on the livestream. The judge among others quickly caught the man and gave him a stern notice that his court date was being broadcast on YouTube.
Rappers Doing Whippits: More About Young Thug’s New Drug of Choice
Young Thug and the YSL crew are just a few of the rappers doing whippits lately, and fans are divided between upset and defensive regarding the new trend.
Tianeptine is a Strong Opioid-Like Drug That’s Legal All Over the US
Tianeptine is an unusual antidepressant with opioid activity that Michigan outlawed and Alabama is about to. Find out more about this widely available and addictive drug that even methadone therapy competes with on WeaponsG.com.
Perc 30s: How the Fentanyl Epidemic is Gripping Rappers and Gangsters
WeaponsG.com dives deep into the presence of “perc 30s” and fentanyl in rap music: Lean and pills are compared dose-to-dose, and we explore just how often “percs” are not Percocets at all (+ much more).
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A specific goal for our content is to publicize the lesser-publicized. Coverage of things like criminal underworld stories, biographies on lesser known underworld figures/gangsters, and revisiting lesser known and forgotten cases.
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UrbanTrueCrime.com launched originally in 2019 as Weapons Grade Viral Media (WeaponsG.com, a domain that expired in 2022), with intentions to cover primarily drill-rap related content. We were also a source for hip-hop news, new rap videos, and breaking current events + pop culture.
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