Crime

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

Relationships Brad Pitt Reportedly Caused $25K In Damages During 2016 Airplane Fight With Angelina Jolie The "Salt" actress filed for divorce from the 58-year-old days after their infamous fight. By Hayley Hynes August 19, 2022
Life Trapboy Freddy's Pet Tiger Cub Seized By Police Amid Weapons Arrest The Texas rapper's pet was reportedly picked up by Dallas Animal Services. By Hayley Hynes August 19, 2022
Crime Prosecutors Hit Back After R. Kelly's Lawyer Tries To Block $27K Inmate Account Seizure The prosecutors on R. Kelly's case reportedly respond after his lawyer claimed they improperly seized $27K from his inmate account. By Aron A. August 19, 2022
Crime Young Thug Denied Bond For A Third Time In YSL RICO Case Young Thug will likely remain in custody at Cobb County Jail until the RICO trial begins next year. By Aron A. August 18, 2022
Crime R. Kelly's Alleged Victim Testifies That They Had Sex When She Was 15 The alleged victim is reportedly R. Kelly's former goddaughter. She claimed the singer began having sex with her when she was 15 years old. By Aron A. August 18, 2022
Crime Nappy Roots MC Fish Scale Kidnapped, Robbed & Shot In Atlanta: Report "We are so thankful our brother is safe and on the road to recovery," a statement from Nappy Roots reads. By Aron A. August 18, 2022
Pop Culture R. Kelly's Chicago Trial: Opening Statements Mention Sex With Kids, 2008 Tape The case revolves around his alleged tampering with his 2008 child pornography case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 17, 2022
Pop Culture A$AP Rocky Leaves L.A. Courthouse After Pleading Not Guilty To Hollywood Shooting The New York rapper is also being sued by the victim, friend and affiliate A$AP Relli. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 17, 2022
Gossip Mississippi Man Arrested After 15 Bricks Of Cocaine Discovered Across City Of Biloxi 37-year-old Joey Ware has been charged with aggravated drug trafficking. By Hayley Hynes August 17, 2022
TV Swizz Beatz & Timbaland Go After Social Network Site Triller In $28M "Verzuz" Lawsuit The hit rap battle show's creators agreed to sell "Verzuz" to Triller in January of 2021, but the platform defaulted on the deal after just two payments. By Hayley Hynes August 16, 2022
Crime No Savage Faces 43 Years In Prison For Virginia Mall Shooting: Report The popular D.C. rapper, real name Noah Settles, faces serious charges after investigators claim he fired shots at a mall during an altercation. By Erika Marie August 16, 2022
Crime Young Thug Sued By Promoter For $150K Over Canceled Show: Report With Thug locked up and unable to perform, a promoter has requested his money back. By Erika Marie August 16, 2022