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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Crime Kirk Franklin's estranged son was arrested days ago after police claimed he was found driving the vehicle of a missing woman who is presumed to be murdered.
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Music A judge approved the rapper's request to modify some conditions of his release.
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Crime Ralfy The Plug speaks out.
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Crime Charleston White was recently arrested on battery charges, and he has subsequently responded with his own version of events.
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Crime Lil Durk shares a message amid his murder-for-hire trial.
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Music The Lil Durk trial has been one of the biggest ongoing stories in rap, and on Thursday, a major milestone was completed.
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Music Barry Hankerson said the crash that killed Aaliyah “may have been avoided had [Jomo] followed through on his compensated task of travel coordination."
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Music A DJ claims Timbaland cost him a $120K Missy Elliott tour job, then failed to honor a settlement. Timbaland disputes the lawsuit.
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Music Lil Durk’s defense argued the song could unfairly prejudice jurors, but the judge will allow prosecutors to use it.
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Music Lil Durk has been behind bars since 2024, when authorities charged him with murder-for-hire for an alleged incident involving Quando Rondo.
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Music Wiz Khalifa was believed to be appealing this decision in December 2025 and sure enough, him and his legal team did, but to no avail.
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Sports Authorities arrested Gilbert Arenas in Southern California on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in an illegal gambling business.
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