Crime

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

Today | Week | Month | Year | All Time

Music YNW Melly's Family Shows Up To Support Him At Court Hearing YNW Melly was recently denied bond ahead of his double murder retrial, for which he's been in prison since 2019. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2025
Music Young Thug Fans React To YSL Defense Attorney Nicole Fegan's Arrest & Bond The lawyer was charged with participation in criminal street gang activity and criminal solicitation to tamper with evidence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 17, 2024
Pop Culture Prince Dre Recalls King Von's Death: "I Was There" Prince Dre recently reflected on the shootout that resulted in King Von's 2020 death. By Caroline Fisher October 14, 2023
Music Tory Lanez Shares Voice Message From Prison, Promises "Alone At Prom" Deluxe Tory Lanez is displaying some optimism. By Alexander Cole September 25, 2023
Pop Culture Russell Brand Speaks Out For The First Time Amid Sexual Abuse Scandal Russell Brand says it's been "an extraordinary and distressing week." By Caroline Fisher September 22, 2023
TV The Rise & Fall Of Danny Masterson Danny Masterson was a star thanks to his role in "That '70s Show." However, everything came crashing down when he was accused of raping multiple women. By Tamara McCullough September 11, 2023
Music Can 1501 Certified Entertainment Survive Its Drama With Megan Thee Stallion? Although 1501 Certified Entertainment and Megan Thee Stallion started on the right foot, a series of troubling incidents soon soured their relationship. By Tamara McCullough August 22, 2023
Pop Culture Taxstone Sentencing Delayed The podcaster's sentencing date is now set for May 25 of this year, seven years after the shooting that landed him in jail in the first place. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 23, 2023
Crime Alleged Texts Between Azriel Clary & Her Mom Surface Discussing R. Kelly: Report Azriel Clary's mother allegedly told her to "sit on his lap, entice him" in newly surfaced court documents. By Aron A. April 11, 2023
Original Content PnB Rock's Death: What We Know Sadly, PnB Rock was gunned down during a botched robbery last year, and we're looking at the circumstances surrounding the case. By Ferri Trust April 03, 2023
Music T.I. Posts Court Paperwork To Shut Down Haters He offered to host a "paperwork party" and told his naysayers to pull up with their court docs. By Erika Marie February 23, 2023
Pop Culture Iggy Azalea Accuses Playboi Carti Of "Serial Abuse Of Women" Carti was arrested following an incident where he allegedly choked his pregnant girlfriend. By Erika Marie February 14, 2023