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 Did YNW Melly Reveal His Jail Release Date? YNW Melly shared a cryptic post with Friday's date, leading many of his fans to believe he's getting out of jail. By Alex Zidel March 10, 2020
Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine Early Prison Release Explained Tekashi 6ix9ine will be released from prison this summer because he was a "perfect model prisoner." By Alex Zidel March 10, 2020
Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine's Snitching On Nine Trey Detailed In New "Infamous" Podcast Episode Episode 5 of "Infamous: The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story" chronicles how the rapper ratted on all his fellow Nine Trey members to reduce his own sentence. By Noah C March 10, 2020
Crime Harvey Weinstein Is "Miserable" After Falling On Rikers Island Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is having a hard time adjusting to life on Rikers Island, especially after taking a fall while trying to navigate without his walker this past Saturday night. By Keenan Higgins March 09, 2020
Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine's Release Date From Prison Confirmed Tekashi 6ix9ine's lawyer confirmed the rapper will be released this summer. By Aron A. March 09, 2020
Crime Nicki Minaj's Husband Registers As A Sex Offender In California: Report Nicki Minaj's controversial husband Kenneth Petty turned himself in last week after failing to register as a sex offender in the state of California. He's now facing a federal case. By Aron A. March 09, 2020
Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine Case: Nine Trey Member Appeals 17-Year Sentence Nine Trey member Aljermiah "Nuke" Mack is appealing the 17-year-sentence ordered back in September. By Noah C March 09, 2020
Crime Boosie Badazz Briefly Taken Into Custody Before Concert Prior to taking the stage in South Carolina, Boosie Badazz found himself handcuffed in police custody. By Mitch Findlay March 09, 2020
Crime Illinois Supreme Court Will Not Drop Jussie Smollett's Felony Charges Jussie Smollett still faces charges. By Milca P. March 08, 2020
Random Texas Man Sent To Jail After Licking Grocery Store Ice Cream The 24-year-old is hitting the slammer for licking a carton of Blue Bell ice cream at a local Texas Walmart. By Dominiq R. March 08, 2020
Tech Two Minors Face Criminal Charges Over TikTok #SkullBreakerChallenge Two 13-year-olds pulling a prank on classmate for TikTok challenge resulted in concussion and seizure. By Noah C March 08, 2020
Crime Kim Kardashian Calls Attention To Clemency Petition Of Death Row Inmate, Julius Jones Kim Kardashian West reminds her millions of followers that Julius Jones has still not been granted clemency. By Noah C March 08, 2020