Crime

Explore the latest crime stories in hip-hop and pop culture on HotNewHipHop. Stay informed on arrests, legal battles, and high-profile controversies.

Crime R. Kelly Accused Of Keeping Secret Bank Account With $1.2 Million R. Kelly has reportedly been hiding $1.2 million from the feds under a secret bank account, filed under "SomeBrotherLuv LLC." By Alex Zidel August 13, 2020
Crime Bill Cosby's New Appeal Claims His Trial Was Unfair Due To "Decades-Old" Testimonies Bill Cosby is continuing towards his efforts to be released and acquitted from prison by filing a new appeal in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. By Keenan Higgins August 12, 2020
Crime LA Deputies Hold Black Teens Who Had Been Attacked With A Knife At Gunpoint The LA Sheriff's department is facing criticism for their protocols after they held three teenagers at gunpoint last week. By Madusa S. August 12, 2020
Music R. Kelly Associates Have Been Charged With Threatening Accusers Three associates of R. Kelly have been charged with bribing and even threatening accusers who fell victim to the disgraced R&B singer's sexual crimes over the past few decades. By Keenan Higgins August 12, 2020
Crime Chicago Black Lives Matter Organizer Calls Lootings "Reparation" "That makes sure that that person eats. That makes sure that that person has clothes." By Noah John August 12, 2020
Crime New Jersey Man Arrested For Hosting Giant House Party With No COVID-19 Protocols The area's residents say these parties have been happening all summer. By Noah John August 12, 2020
Crime Elijah McClain’s Parents File Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Aurora PD The family of 23-year-old Elijah McClain, who was murdered last year at the hands of Aurora PD officers, has officially filed a civil rights lawsuit against the department and paramedics. By Keenan Higgins August 11, 2020
Crime J. Alexander Kueng's Bodycam Shows George Floyd's Killing George Floyd was terrified during his fatal interaction with police, as shown in bodycam footage from J. Alexander Kueng. By Alex Zidel August 11, 2020
Crime Lil Wayne's Alleged 2015 Bus Shooter Cops A Plea Deal Jimmy Winfrey, the man accused of shooting Lil Wayne's tour bus in 2015, has officially copped a plea deal. By Alex Zidel August 11, 2020
Crime Over 100 Arrested In Chicago Amid Unrest & Looting After Police Shooting A night of civil unrest following the police shooting Sunday in Chicago has resulted in the arrests of more than 100 people. By Madusa S. August 10, 2020
Music FBG Duck Shooting Leads Chicago PD To Issue A Retaliation Warning The Chicago Police Department sent out a warning for city residents to stay cautious of retaliation shootings in response to the August 4th murder of local rapper FBG Duck. By Keenan Higgins August 10, 2020
Crime G Herbo Explains Why He Was Put In Handcuffs This Weekend G Herbo was seen being placed in handcuffs this weekend in Los Angeles, explaining the reason why in a new video. By Alex Zidel August 10, 2020