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 Jam Master Jay Trial Begins Two Decades After His Murder A couple of days after the jury selection process began, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington face life in prison if convicted. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 29, 2024
Pop Culture Fredo Sentenced To Five Years In Dubai Prison For Drug Possession, Reports Say Fredo finds himself back behind bars just about three months later. By Zachary Horvath January 29, 2024
Music Young Thug Jail Cell Was Searched Back In 2022, Body Cam Footage Surfaces Online The YSL RICO trial is still underway. By Alexander Cole January 29, 2024
Crime Why YFN Lucci Was Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison The Fulton County DA has been hard at work prosecuting rappers suspected of engaging in gang violence, with YFN Lucci pleading guilty. By TeeJay Small January 29, 2024
Music YFN Lucci Looks Unrecognizable In New Mugshot From Prison "Went from Kodak to magic Johnson overnight," one fan joked about the rapper's new look amid his 20-year sentence which might be much shorter. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 28, 2024
Sports Vince McMahon Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuit McMahon once again denied the allegations by said he was resigning out of respect for the company. By Ben Mock January 27, 2024
Music HoneyKomb Brazy Hit With Federal Gun Charge Indictment FOX 10 News reports that Brazy and his two bodyguards received illegal firearm possession charges following a December traffic stop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 26, 2024
Pop Culture Joseline Hernandez Receives Sentence For Big Lex Altercation Hernandez was accused of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 26, 2024
Music Lil Zay Osama Faces 20-Year Sentence Following Gun Charges & Indictment A New York grand jury officially indicted him for machine gun possession and unregistered firearm possession on Wednesday. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 26, 2024
Music Taylor Swift Considering Legal Action Over NSFW AI Images A member of the singer's team also called on legislators to better address AI art. By Ben Mock January 26, 2024
Pop Culture Michael B. Jordan Car Crash Investigation Closed Over Insuffient Evidence The LAPD could prove Jordan was responsible for the December incident. By Ben Mock January 26, 2024
Music 50 Cent Faces Lawsuit Over Microphone Throwing Incident Bryhana Monegain wants 50 Cent to cover her medical expenses, lost wages, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 25, 2024