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 Young Dolph's alleged killer helped police find him by sharing a music video at the home where the getaway vehicle was found.
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Music R. Kelly's lawyer says Aaliyah can't testify about being a victim in his sex crimes case because she's dead.
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Pop Culture Drea Kelly, R. Kelly's ex-wife, says her heart is "in two places" after the disgraced singer was found guilty in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial.
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Crime Jussie Smollett took a major L as he prepares for court.
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Crime The judge put a stop to the laughter.
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Pop Culture The New Jersey rapper is facing a minimum of five years in prison after he pled guilty.
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Pop Culture The voice message is reportedly one of the dozens of disturbing calls made to Smollett's emergency contact about what will be done to him behind bars.
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Crime Another L for Kelly.
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Gram The rapper lends her voice, platform, and wallet, to the #StopAsianHate movement.
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Crime Police do not believe that the model, who has over 2 million followers on IG, had a relationship with her killer.
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Random Christopher Castillo made a woman he met on a dating app into into an unwilling accomplice in a robbery after he tricked her into driving the getaway car.
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Lynn S. -
Crime He may still be looking at jail time.
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Erika Marie