Crime

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

Crime Brandon "Boogie B" Montrell Killed In New Orleans Shooting The 43-year-old comedian was outside a grocery store on Christmas Eve when he was fatally struck by a stray bullet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 25, 2022
Pop Culture Yung Joc Pledged To Shave Head If Tory Lanez Found Guilty DJ Vlad, whom Joc had made the commitment to in the first place, confirmed via an Instagram comment that the rapper will follow through. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 24, 2022
Pop Culture Orlando Brown Arrest: Actor Loses Movie Role In Wake Of DV Incident The "That's So Raven" alum was taken into custody by Ohio police earlier this week. By Hayley Hynes December 24, 2022
Pop Culture Meek Mill Reacts To Judge Who Sentenced Him Getting In Trouble For Misconduct After throwing shade at his old judge, the Philly rapper is manifesting that energy into community efforts and giving family time to poor inmates. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 24, 2022
Crime Mall Of America Shooting Causes Lockdown, Results In One Death Several unidentified members of the New York Giants were at the mall when the shooting occurred, although all are fortunately safe. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 24, 2022
Pop Culture Dusty Locane In Jail After Pleading Guilty To Gun Charges After turning himself in, the Brooklyn rapper is set to serve one to three years in prison. By Isaac Fontes December 24, 2022
Pop Culture Tory Lanez Guilty Verdict: Iggy Azalea, Carl Crawford, Melii, & More React Celebrities all over Twitter and Instagram reacted to Tory's guilty verdict; some with joy, others with rage. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 24, 2022
Crime Tory Lanez Remanded As Parents Erupt In Courtroom Tory's father called the guilty verdict the greatest "miscarriage of justice." He also called out Roc Nation and Jay-Z as he escorted out. By Erika Marie December 23, 2022
Crime Tory Lanez Found Guilty Of All 3 Charges In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting A reporter said Tory's parents erupted in the courtroom. By Erika Marie December 23, 2022
Crime Megan Thee Stallion's Bodyguard Justin Edison "Surrendered" To Authorities After failing to show up to testify in Lanez's trial, Edison resurfaced as a verdict is reached. By Erika Marie December 23, 2022
Life Megan Thee Stallion's Ex Bodyguard's Nudes Leak After He No-Shows Tory Lanez Trial Justin Edison's name continues to circulate after he failed to appear in court last week. By Hayley Hynes December 23, 2022
Music Unfoonk Can't Say "Slatt," "Slime" & Other YSL-Related Slang: Report Unfoonk details the strict recording stipulations of his plea deal. By Joshua Robinson December 23, 2022