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 Lil Durk Warns Of Cops Hiding On Social Media Lil Durk says the police use fake social media accounts to catch people. By Alex Zidel August 25, 2021
Gossip R. Kelly Trial: Witness Claims Singer Controlled Girlfriends' Gayle King Interview Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage sat with King for an explosive interview, but a witness testified that Kelly would cough to signal the women's answers. By Erika Marie August 25, 2021
Crime R. Kelly's Accuser Says He Forced Her To Get Abortion: Report The woman, listed as Jane Doe #5 in court documents, testified that R. Kelly physically abused her and forced her to smear feces on her face as punishment. By Aron A. August 24, 2021
Crime Tory Lanez Bail Increases For Violating Megan Thee Stallion Court Order: Report A judge increased Tory Lanez's bail after he was found in violation of a court order to stay 100 yards away from Megan Thee Stallion. By Aron A. August 23, 2021
Crime After Performing With Jim Jones, Rappers Commit Murder After leaving Jim Jones show, two men participated in a deadly drive-by shooting By Kyesha Jennings August 23, 2021
Crime Drakeo The Ruler Arrested After Uber Driver Pulled Over For Tinted Windows Drakeo The Ruler was arrested after his Uber driver was pulled over for having tinted windows. By Cole Blake August 22, 2021
Crime R. Kelly's Physician Says Singer Has Knowingly Infected People With Herpes Since 2007 R. Kelly's longtime physician testifies that he's been knowingly infecting people with genital herpes since 2007. By Cole Blake August 21, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Thought Aaliyah Was Pregnant, His Tour Manager Testifies: Report A former tour manager for R. Kelly testified in court that the singer believed Aaliyah was pregnant. By Aron A. August 21, 2021
Crime Ice-T Mourns Death Of Film Producer Taheim Bryan: "MFs Killed My Friend" Bryan helped write "Equal Standard" with Ice-T, a film released just last year. He was reportedly followed home and gunned down. By Erika Marie August 20, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Trial: Former Assistant Claims Singer Lived In "Twilight Zone" The singer's former assistant testified about women being starved of food for long periods of time and not being allowed to leave Kelly's mansion. By Erika Marie August 20, 2021
Crime Despite Threats, Azriel Clary, R. Kelly's Former Girlfriend, Plans To Testify In Court Despite scare tactics, the aspiring singer vows to testify against R. Kelly in his federal sex crimes case. By Kyesha Jennings August 20, 2021
Crime YNW Melly Co-Defendant YNW Bortlen Released; On House Arrest The victim's family has spoken out against the decision. By Milca P. August 19, 2021