Crime

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

Music 21 Savage Turned Himself In On Drugs & Weapons Charges Related To His 2019 ICE Arrest 21 Savage surrendered to Atlanta Police after finding out about a warrant connected to his ICE immigration case. By Joshua Robinson September 24, 2021
Crime Derek Chauvin Appeals George Floyd Murder Conviction & 22.5 Year Sentence Chauvin says that the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association is no longer covering his legal fees. By Hayley Hynes September 24, 2021
Pop Culture FBI Issues Warrant For Brian Laundrie After He Illegally Uses Debit Card Laundrie is currently a person of interest in the death of his 22-year-old fiancée, Gabby Petito. By Hayley Hynes September 24, 2021
Music Woman Suing Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty Claims Barbz Have Been Threatening Her Jennifer Hough shares some of the hate messages that she has been receiving from Barbz since her appearance on "The Real" earlier this week. By Joshua Robinson September 24, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Defense Team Compares Him To MLK, Mike Pence, Hugh Hefner: Report During closing arguments, Kelly's defense reportedly recited portions of Dr. King's "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech. By Erika Marie September 23, 2021
Crime King Von's Accused Killer Lul Tim Arrested In Georgia Timothy Leeks, the man accused of murdering King Von, was arrested on Wednesday night. By Alex Zidel September 23, 2021
Music Nipsey Hussle's Alleged Killer Gets New Trial Date After several delays, Nipsey Hussle's alleged killer will officially stand trial at the beginning of January 2022. By Mitch Findlay September 23, 2021
Crime Teen Opens Fire At A Virginia High School, Injures 2 Classmates: Report The shooter reportedly got into a physical altercation with one of the victims just prior to the incident. By Erika Marie September 23, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Won't Testify During Trial, Lawyer Says R. Kelly's lawyer is doubtful that the singer will testify. By Aron A. September 22, 2021
TV Nicki Minaj's Husband's Alleged Rape Victim Tearfully Recalls His Attack Jennifer Hough spoke about Kenneth Petty's alleged sexual assault on a new episode of "The Real." By Alex Zidel September 22, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Defense Witness Asks Judge To Play His Demo Reel: Report A witness for the defense expressed he still wants to work with Kelly and asked the judge if his demo could be played in court. By Erika Marie September 21, 2021
Crime SpotemGottem's Attorney Clarifies Rumors: "This Was Not A Shootout" The rapper is recovering after being shot multiple times in Miami. By Erika Marie September 21, 2021