Celebrity Crime Files

1. Rae Carruth

Air Date: 2012-10-15

The case of former NFL wide receiver Rae Carruth, who was tried for his role in a murder-for-hire plot trying to make the murder look like a random act of violence. that resulted in the death of his pregnant girlfriend

2. LaLa Brown

Air Date: 2012-10-22

The story of the unsolved murder of R&B singer Yolanda "LaLa" Brown (1986-2007) and her boyfriend in a recording studio.

3. Marvin Gaye

Air Date: 2012-10-29

After Marvin Gaye (1939-1984) gets involved in an argument between his parents, his father shoots and kills him with a gun he gave him.

4. Jam Master Jay

Air Date: 2012-11-05

Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay (1965-2002) was shot to death inside his New York City recording studio without any witnesses or suspects years later.

5. Bison Dele aka Brian Williams

Air Date: 2012-11-12

Trading fame and fortune for a nomadic life at sea, former NBA player Bison Dele disappeared in the South Pacific after a fight with his brother.

6. Merlin Santana

Air Date: 2012-11-26

Promising actor and rapper, Merlin Santana is fatally shot to death in 2002 while sitting in a parked car and accused of rape.

7. Donald Goines

Air Date: 2012-12-03

Donald Goines is shot and killed in 1974 after achieving fame for writing 16 popular pulp crime novels in only five years.

8. Peter Tosh

Air Date: 2012-12-10

Famous reggae solo artist, Peter Tosh is killed by three ex-cons who invaded his Jamaican home and brutally tortured and shot him.

9. Peter Tosh

Air Date: 2012-12-10

1. Bumpy Johnson

Air Date: 2013-08-05

The original black godfather of Harlem, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, who was once called the "most dangerous man in New York."

2. John Whitehead

Air Date: 2013-08-12

No justice for 70's singer John Whitehead's death while working on his car with a friend with nothing more than collateral damage.

3. Scott La Rock

Air Date: 2013-08-19

Scott 'La Rock' Sterling , a hip-hop pioneer on the verge of stardom, is murdered days before his dreams of stardom would come true.

4. Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter

Air Date: 2013-08-26

Rubin's conviction of a crime he wasn't involved with leads to a sentence of life in prison at the height of his boxing career.

5. Mac Dre

Air Date: 2013-09-09

Underground rapper to high-stakes bank robber, Mac Dre served a four year prison sentence while recording an album over the phone from prison.

6. Lorenzen Wright

Air Date: 2013-09-16

The murder of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright remains a mystery while his body is discovered in a field riddled with bullets.

7. Magnolia Shorty

Air Date: 2013-09-23

Magnolia Shorty, the Queen of New Orleans bounce music, is murdered during gun violence while seated in a car near her home.

8. Lyman Bostock

Air Date: 2013-09-30

Baseball player Lyman Bostock was cut down by a monster; it wasn't even meant for him but someone else's bad marriage.

9. Notorious B.I.G.

Air Date: 2013-10-07

Rapper Notorious B.I.G.'s murder after being gunned down is related to Tupac Shakur's murder soon after in New York.

10. Michael Winans

Air Date: 2013-10-14

Michael Winans Jr. is set to serve nearly 14 years for stealing money from churches charged with financial fraud.

11. Kwame Kilpatrick

Air Date: 2013-10-21

Hip-hop mayor Kwame Kilpatrick goes down on racketeering and extortion, all while found guilty on most counts.

12. Michael Jackson

Air Date: 2013-10-28

The King of Pop's death and his alleged killer's trial leads to his sentence of four years in prison after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

1. Chris Lighty

Air Date: 2014-09-08

The people closest to Chris Lighty explain what happened to him as a victim of foul play leading to his death.

2. Madame Stephanie St. Clair

Air Date: 2014-09-15

The mysterious life and death of Madame Stephanie St. Clair. The first Lady Gangster of Harlem, the "Numbers Queen". She took on the mob and beat everyone who came against her in a man's world.

3. Jesse Jackson Jr., Ray Nagin & WIlliam Jefferson

Air Date: 2014-09-22

Men who betrayed the support and trust of their citizenry for their own personal gain as the community suffers.

4. Sam Hurd & Darryl Henley

Air Date: 2014-09-29

Former NFL football players Sam Hurd and Darryl Henley are charged with serious drug trafficking offenses; Hurd arrested for cocaine and marijuana possession; Henley illegally transports cocaine.

5. James Byrd & Michael Donald

Air Date: 2014-10-06

Two shocking murders in Texas and Alabama in the last 40 years against blacks; the murder of James Byrd and Michael Donald.

6. Contenders to Offenders

Air Date: 2014-10-13

Professional boxers that have been imprisoned learn behind bars; Trevor Berbick, Riddick Bowe and Henry Tillman.

7. Martyrs of the Movement

Air Date: 2014-10-20

Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Medgar Evers: Three iconic men whose names remain legendary in fighting for social justice for African-Americans on the front lines are profiled.

8. Tookie Williams

Air Date: 2014-10-27

Tookie Williams was convicted of four counts of murder and sentenced to death while maintaining that he did not commit the crimes he was convicted of.

9. Shakir Stewart

Air Date: 2014-11-03

Oakland native Shakir 'Shake' Stewart signed multi-platinum superstars like Young Jeezy and Rick Ross; also Executive Vice President of Def Jam Records.

10. The Black Panthers

Air Date: 2014-11-10

The life and crimes of the Black Panther Party's founders Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale and the great Angela Davis.

1. Left Eye

Air Date: 2024-08-28

In 1994, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes set NFL star Andre Rison's mansion ablaze; their tumultuous relationship, the pressures of fame, and the aftermath of this catastrophic event offer a story of passion and consequences.

2. Murder Inc

Air Date: 2024-09-04

The sensational case of Irv Gotti, the Murder Inc. founder, involved accusations of money laundering linked to a drug kingpin. The intense investigation, legal battle, and his acquittal are detailed, highlighting broad legal implications in hip hop.

3. Drug Rich

Air Date: 2024-09-11

A notorious Atlanta based organization known as the Drug Rich Gang was involved in a spree of robberies that targeted local celebrities. Uncover how law enforcement handles the violent home invasions and celebrity heists to their shocking methods and fierce response to preserve public safety and celebrity and social media culture..

4. Lil Kim

Air Date: 2024-09-18

The legal battle of Lil' Kim, convicted of perjury and conspiracy in 2005, is detailed; her trial, the events leading up to it, and its aftermath, reveal the complexities of loyalty, fame, and consequences of falsehood.

5. Sean Taylor

Air Date: 2024-09-25

The tragic death of NFL star Sean Taylor is uncovered: from the home invasion to the intense investigation and its emotional toll on his family, the NFL, and fans; discover Taylor's lasting impact and the void his sudden passing left behind.

6. Megan Thee Stallion

Air Date: 2024-10-02

In 2020, a glamorous Hollywood night turns tragic as an argument between hip-hop stars Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez ends in gunfire; Megan was allegedly shot by Tory, sparking an intense media storm and legal battle that shocked the world.

7. Quad Studios Shooting

Air Date: 2024-10-09

Detailing the infamous Quad Studios shooting of Tupac Shakur; exploring the events surrounding the attack, the subsequent investigation and its impact on Tupac's life and career, highlighting the tensions in the hip-hop world.

8. Meek Mill

Air Date: 2024-10-16

Meek Mill's legal odyssey, highlighting systemic flaws in the U.S. justice system, is detailed. His journey from probation violations to becoming an advocate for legal reform, shedding light on racial disparities.