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 Polo G Footage From 2021 Arrest Shows Rapper Lecturing Officer About Being Broke "If you die right now, what could you give the lady that you in bed with?" said the rapper. By Erika Marie July 07, 2022
Crime Larry Hoover Renounces The Gangster Disciples In Rare Public Comment "I am no longer a member, leader, or even an elder statesman of the Gangster Disciples,” Hoover wrote in a letter to the public. By Aron A. July 07, 2022
Crime Young Thug Judge Mandates Protection For Witnesses Some witnesses were reportedly sent death threats. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2022
Music Gunna Denied Bond Again, Will Remain In Jail Until January Trial Gunna appeared in court virtually on Thursday for a reconsideration of bond, but a superior court judge denied the Atlanta rapper's request. By Joshua Robinson July 07, 2022
Music Kirk Franklin On R. Kelly's Music: “It’s Hard To Separate The Artist From The Art” Kirk Franklin discusses the difficulty of continuing to listen to R. Kelly's music following his recent sentencing. By Joshua Robinson July 07, 2022
Crime Highland Park Shooter's Father Reportedly Sponsored His Gun Permit Robert Crimo III had been previously known to police. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2022
Crime "Cheer" Star Jerry Harris Sentenced To 12 Years In Child Pornography Case: Report The 22-year-old Netflix star recently agreed to a plea deal. By Erika Marie July 06, 2022
Crime Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty Sentenced To In-Home Detention: Report Petty recently pleaded guilty to charges related to failing to register as a sex offender in California. By Erika Marie July 06, 2022
Crime YNW Melly Will No Longer Face Death Penalty In Double-Murder Trial A judge decided YNW Melly will not be sentenced to death if he's found guilty of murdering YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. By Aron A. July 06, 2022
Crime Kurupt Speaks Out On Young Thug & Gunna's Arrest: "Tell The Laws To Suck A D*ck" Kurupt shared his thoughts on Young Thug and Gunna's arrest, remarking that he hopes they're able to beat the case. By Cole Blake July 06, 2022
Crime Nipsey Hussle's Accused Killer Eric Holder Found Guilty Of Murder A Los Angeles jury finds Eric Holder guilty of fatally shooting Nipsey Hussle in 2019. By Aron A. July 06, 2022
Pop Culture Highland Park Suspect Robert Crimo Wore Women's Clothing To Blend In After Deadly Shooting Robert Crimo has not yet been officially charged in connection with the tragedy, though that's expected to be addressed later today. By Hayley Hynes July 05, 2022