“It really is an honor to be in the business of teaching and learning.” Source: Netflix; Vimeo/UC Irvine (video still) Lyle Menendez graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1987 and by the fall of that year, he was attending Princeton University. He only lasted one semester due to the fact that he was caught … Read more
O.J. Simpson was arrested while the Menendez Brothers were in jail. Source: Mega There’s not much about the Menendez brothers and their case that people don’t know at this point. Whether it’s because of documentaries, TikTok videos, or the limited Monsters series on Netflix, even the most casual true crime fan knows the ins and … Read more
Getty Image Just weeks after the death of Atlanta trap pioneer Rich Homie Quan, social media lit up with rumors that Quan’s former labelmate and fellow Atlanta trap rap fixture YFN Lucci had also died while serving out his sentence after pleading guilty to racketeering charges earlier this year. However, the rapper’s attorney, Drew Findling, … Read more
TikTok influencers are being mocked for showing off life in the Saudi Arabian city of Neom, a controversial futuristic development being built in the desert. The development’s signature project, The Line, envisions a fully renewable energy-based, car-free city where “people’s health and wellbeing will be prioritized over transportation and infrastructure.” Dubbed the future of urban … Read more
“You know that dude Sievers, Mark Sievers? Yeah, I’m housed with him.” The Irish poet William Butler Yeats once said, “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.” One could argue this sentiment works for anyone who is incarcerated. To be clear, we here at Distractify are as untrusting of the prison … Read more
Getty Image In May 2015, the “Like This” rapper Chinx was tragically killed in his hometown of Queens, New York. Nearly three years following his death, local authorities formally made two arrests in the matter. Now, an official sentence has been handed out. Yesterday (August 12), Fox 5 reported, that one man received a 23-year … Read more
Getty Image Blueface’s past run-ins with the law are catching up with him. According to Vibe, the “Holy Moly” rapper will remain behind bars for up to four years. Back in 2021, Blueface allegedly assaulted a security guard at a club in San Fernando Valley, California. As a result of that incident, a judge has … Read more
It’s refreshing to see people being nice to others and helping each other out these days. And this story has that in bunches! Check out what happened: we think it’ll bring a smile to your face. “The other day I had a woman call me from Nevada asking about rates for a weekend she could … Read more
“I’m definitely grateful for my freedom, a breath of fresh air for real.” Source: WE tv After waiting more than a half hour to finally meet with Troy face to face on Love After Lockup, Zeruiah finally gets to run into his arms in an exclusive clip ahead of the Aug. 9 episode. In the … Read more
“I think both people were physically hitting each other, but hitting each other and running people over are two different things.” Source: Getty Images Anyone familiar with Suge Knight and his involvement in the East Coast–West Coast hip-hop rivalry in the mid-1990s knows that Knight is not someone to mess with. As the founder and … Read more
Will he be releasing new music? Source: Getty images Over a decade ago, “King of Dancehall” Vybz Kartel was put behind bars on a life sentence. As previously reported by Distractify, the Jamaican musician (real name: Adidja Palmer) was arrested after being accused of murdering a man named Clive “Lizard” Williams, whose body was never … Read more
Getty Image Drake hasn’t released a song since Kendrick Lamar metaphorically punted him into the sun with “Not Like Us,” and Drake meekly responded with “The Heart Part 6.” However, Drake has had plenty to say on his Instagram Story — from causing a stir with a graphic tee to seemingly referencing Lamar and calling … Read more