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 Jussie Smollett Loses Major Witness In Hate Crime Case Jussie Smollett took a major L as he prepares for court. By Taya Coates August 28, 2021
Politics Capitol Officer Who Shot & Killed Rioter Ashli Babbitt Says He Has No Regrets Lt. Michael Byrd spoke out for the first time and says that his decision "saved countless lives." By Erika Marie August 27, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Allegedly Told 17-Year-Old He Should Be Able To Have Sex With "Very Young Girls" R. Kelly allegedly told a 17-year-old girl that he should be able to have sex with "very young girls" because he's a "genius" during a dinner with two other rappers. By Alex Zidel August 27, 2021
Music R. Kelly Almost Muted, Singer Unable To Sell Song Catalog 1990's R&B sensation and accused predator is broke. By Kyesha Jennings August 27, 2021
Crime 'Milly Rock' Rapper 2 Milly Speaks Out About Horrific Conditions While Jailed At Rikers Island “They treat us like we’re animals.” By Kyesha Jennings August 26, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Accuser Testifies He Strategically Forced Victims To Write Fake Blackmail Letters An anonymous accuser has testified that R. Kelly allegedly forced his victims to write fake blackmail letters, in an effort to protect himself if he ever had to go back to trial. By Joshua Robinson August 26, 2021
Crime Ron Jeremy Indicted On Over 30 Counts Of Sexual Assault, Rape: Report The adult film icon pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and faces over 300 years in prison if convicted. By Erika Marie August 26, 2021
Crime PnB Rock Pleads Guilty To Possession, Stolen Property Charges: Report The case stems from a search warrant executed on his home back in 2018 By Erika Marie August 25, 2021
Politics Candace Owens Hit With $20 Million Lawsuit, Accused Of False Allegations: Report Former GOP candidate Kimberly Klacik claims Owens said she was a strip club "madame," lost a book deal, and committed tax and campaign fraud. By Erika Marie August 25, 2021
Crime Dylann Roof Death Sentence Upheld, Judges Say He Qualifies For "Harshest Penalty" The White supremacist murdered nine Black churchgoers in 2015 and his legal team appealed his sentence earlier this year. By Erika Marie August 25, 2021
Crime Soldier Found Guilty After Assaulting Black Man On Camera The suspended Fort Jackson drill sergeant was charged with third-degree assault and battery after he was caught shoving a Black man without provocation on camera. By Aron A. August 25, 2021
Crime Icewear Vezzo Celebrates Being Off Probation For First Time In Adult Life Icewear Vezzo is finally free, announcing that he's off probation for the first time in his adult life. By Alex Zidel August 25, 2021