Crime

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

Life El Chapo’s Fugitive Sons Allegedly Threw A “Drug Cartel Festival” Where They Raffled Off New Cars The notorious criminal’s four sons, known as “Los Chapitos” reportedly gifted toys and other products to residents in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. By Hayley Hynes December 24, 2021
Crime Rapper Kay Flock Arrested For The Alleged Murder Of A 24-Year-Old Man The alleged crime took place on December 16th in Manhattan. By Alexander Cole December 24, 2021
Crime Daunte Wright Case: Officer Kim Potter Found Guilty Of Manslaughter She reportedly said she accidentally fired her gun instead of her Taser when shooting the 20-year-old during a traffic stop. By Erika Marie December 23, 2021
Crime Secret Service Claims $100 Billion Has Been Stolen In COVID Relief Funds: Report Assistant Special Agent in Charge Roy Dotson says that in his 29 years in law enforcement, he's "never seen something at this scale." By Erika Marie December 23, 2021
Crime Drakeo The Ruler Case: Talent Organizer Says Rapper "Walked Into The Lion's Pit" A talent organizer claims there was a lack of security and people were being turned away because the backstage area was "too packed to get in." By Erika Marie December 23, 2021
Crime Pretty Ricky's Baby Blue Sentenced To 20 Months In Prison For PPP Loan Fraud: Report The R&B singer reportedly took a plea deal and was originally facing several years behind bars. By Erika Marie December 22, 2021
Pop Culture James Franco Speaks On Sexual Misconduct Scandal: "I Did Sleep With Students" He was accused of inappropriate behavior with his acting students and after four years, he addresses the controversy head-on. By Erika Marie December 22, 2021
Sports Former USC Football Star Abdul-Malik McClain Accused Of COVID Benefits Fraud: Report Investigators claim he helped several other football players fill out false applications and received hundreds of thousands of dollars. By Erika Marie December 22, 2021
Crime MTV "Are You The One?" Star Connor Smith Accused Of Raping 16-Year-Old: Report The reality star remains incarcerated as details of the allegations flood the internet. By Erika Marie December 21, 2021
Crime Trey Songz & Diddy Named In $20Mil Lawsuit From Woman Who Alleges Sexual Assault: Report Jauhara Jeffries claims she met Songz at Diddy's party in 2018 and later, alleges he touched her inappropriately before throwing her out of his vehicle. By Erika Marie December 21, 2021
Crime Kim Kardashian Advocates For Man Sentenced To 110 Years For Colorado Truck Crash Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was driving a truck when his brakes failed. Four people were killed, but millions believe his sentence was too severe. By Erika Marie December 21, 2021
Crime Drake Gets $4 Billion Lawsuit By Crazed Fan Tossed Out: Report She sued him after being arrested for reportedly breaking into his home back in 2017. By Erika Marie December 21, 2021