Crime

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

Pop Culture Officer Who Fatally Shot Pharrell Williams’ Cousin Cleared By Grand Jury: Report Donovan Lynch was shot by Officer Solomon D. Simmons earlier this year. By Hayley Hynes December 01, 2021
Music Mac Miller Overdose Case: One Supplier Claims He Didn't Know What Was In The Pills That Killed Him Two of the three men involved in the drug deal have pleaded guilty. By Thomas Galindo December 01, 2021
Crime Houston Man Sentenced To 9 Years After Spending $900K In Fraudulent Loans On Strippers & A Lambo 30-year-old Lee Price III fraudulently obtained over $1.6 million in COVID PPP loans. By Hayley Hynes December 01, 2021
Pop Culture Jeffrey Epstein Described As Donald Trump’s “Wingman” By Alleged Victim “They were in competition with each other... girl hounds,” Jill Harth has said of the alleged abusers. By Hayley Hynes December 01, 2021
Crime Teen Shooter Kills 3, Injures 8 At Oxford High School In Michigan: Report The fatalities included two girls, 14 and 17, as well as a 16-year-old boy. A teacher is among those recovering from injuries. By Erika Marie November 30, 2021
Crime YNW Melly Trial Date Set After Withdrawing Motion For Speedy Trial YNW Melly's trial is tentatively set for spring 2022. By Aron A. November 30, 2021
Crime El Chapo's Wife Receives 3-Year Prison Sentence From U.S. Judge Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to helping the Sinaloa drug cartel. By Taylor McCloud November 30, 2021
Crime Fetty Wap Federal Drug Case Pushed Back Amid Plea Negotiations The New Jersey rapper was arrested on federal drug charges before he was scheduled to hit the Rolling Loud stage in October. By Aron A. November 30, 2021
Crime Marilyn Manson's Hard Drives Seized From Home As Police Execute Search Warrant: Report Authorities descended upon the singer's California residence in connection with the sexual battery and sexual assault investigations. By Erika Marie November 30, 2021
Pop Culture Trey Songz Named In Las Vegas Sexual Assault Investigation: Report It's reported that the singer was in Sin City celebrating his birthday at Drai's Nightclub. By Erika Marie November 29, 2021
Crime Dutch Police Accuse Ari Lennox Of Being "Drunk In Public": Report A spokesperson claimed that the singer "threatened staff" but Lennox claims she was racially profiled. By Erika Marie November 29, 2021
Crime Jussie Smollett Trial Begins With Jury Selection Process The jury selection process begins in the trial of Jussie Smollett who is accused of faking a hate crime against himself. By Aron A. November 29, 2021