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 Swae Lee and Lil Pump's Respective Theft & Vandalism Cases Go Cold Police say there are no other leads at this time. By Milca P. August 19, 2021
Crime Woman Testifies At R. Kelly's Trial & Claims He Sexually Abused Her 12 Years Ago Jerhonda Johnson Pace testified on Wednesday that she and R. Kelly had a six-month sexual relationship when she was 16 years old. By Joshua Robinson August 19, 2021
Crime Woman Abducted & Murdered In Atlanta Identified As Rapper Germ's Girlfriend 911 recordings detail moments after Germ witnessed his girlfriend's abduction. By Milca P. August 19, 2021
Gossip Florida Rapper Nardo Wick Arrested On Concealed Weapon Charges: Report Details are scarce, but a video of the reported arrest has gone viral. By Erika Marie August 18, 2021
Crime Chet Hanks Served With Lawsuit While Partying For His Birthday: Report His ex, Kiana Parker, is suing him for $1 million and Hanks was reportedly tracked down after posting his location online. By Erika Marie August 18, 2021
Crime Memphis Rapper YNC Capo Reportedly Passes Away The 20-year-old rising star was allegedly shot and killed during a carjacking. By Erika Marie August 18, 2021
Crime Suge Knight's Former Capo Mob James Names Biggie's Alleged Killer Mob James reveals who he believes killed Biggie Smalls. By Aron A. August 18, 2021
Music R. Kelly's Lawyer Makes Disrespectful Comments About The Late Aaliyah R. Kelly's lawyer says Aaliyah can't testify about being a victim in his sex crimes case because she's dead. By Kyesha Jennings August 18, 2021
Crime Prosecutors Deem R. Kelly A "Predator" As Brooklyn Trial Begins After decades of accusations, the R&B singer is facing his second trial related to his alleged sexual abuse crimes against minors. By Kyesha Jennings August 18, 2021
Crime Pharrell's Cousin's Cause Of Death Ruled A Homicide The fatal police shooting of 25-year-old Donovon Lynch has been ruled a homicide. By Aron A. August 18, 2021
Music YK Osiris' Felony Aggravated Assault Charge Dropped: Report The District Attorney over YK Osiris' felony aggravated assault case has reportedly decided to not prosecute him at this time. By Joshua Robinson August 18, 2021
Music K-Pop Star Kris Wu Arrested On Rape Charges: Report The Chinese-Canadian superstar faces charges in China. By Taya Coates August 17, 2021