Crime
Explore the latest crime stories in hip-hop and pop culture on HotNewHipHop. Stay informed on arrests, legal battles, and high-profile controversies.
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Original Content Once praised as a Hip Hop gatekeeper and community leader, Big U now faces federal charges of murder, extortion, and running a criminal enterprise.
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Music Four former housekeepers filed a sexual harassment and assault lawsuit against Smokey Robinson accusing him of years of misconduct.
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Music Lil Durk has been behind bars since 2024, when he was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot.
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Crime This week, Abdul Robinson Sr. testified against his son Ksoo, calling it the "hardest thing" he's ever done.
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Sneakers The Palace x Nike Air Max 95 in-store release at the SoHo NYC location was cancelled after crowds spiraled into chaos as NYPD made arrests.
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Pop Culture While Stephens is "aware" of the term's existence, it has no personal meaning to him, he told the court this week.
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Music One of Diddy's alleged ex-girlfriends has been testifying in his criminal trial for several days under the name, Jane Doe.
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Music Fans have been calling out Young Thug on social media in response to the resurfaced audio clip on Wednesday.
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Music Manhattan federal court found Diddy not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, and guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution.
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Music Lil Durk's current murder-for-hire case stems from allegations of an unsuccessful hit on Quando Rondo in 2022 that led to Lul Pab's death.
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Crime Federal authorities claim that the rapper used his co-defendant to purchase firearms for him.
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Crime 50 Cent is known for trolling those who owe him large amounts of money, using his catchphrase, “I need my money by Monday.”
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Bryson "Boom" Paul
