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

Crime Florida Rapper & His Father Arrested In Drive-By Murder Of Fellow Artist Back in January, a rapper named Lilbuck was shot in killed in a Jacksonville parking lot. By Erika Marie September 14, 2020
Crime 6ix9ine's Former Driver Gets No Prison Time In Nine Trey Case Jorge Rivera, 6ix9ine's former driver and federal informant in the Nine Trey case, won't face prison time or deportation after cooperating with authorities. By Aron A. October 11, 2020
Crime Quando Rondo Allegedly Shot, Friend Lul Pab Killed: Report The Georgia rapper is reportedly in stable condition. By Erika Marie August 20, 2022
Crime YP DA YG Dead At 37 In Apparent Murder-Suicide Carried Out By Nephew Queens rapper YP DA YG's cousin reportedly discovered his body at his home around midnight on Friday (October 3). By Caroline Fisher October 07, 2025
Music Rot Ken Shows Off Prison Shiesty In New Photos The Atlanta rapper appears to do be doing well in prison. By Ben Mock November 19, 2023
Music Tay-K Found Guilty Of Murder, Acquitted On Capital Murder Charge Tay-K has officially been found guilty of the murder of photographer Anthony Saldivar back in 2017. By Alexander Cole April 14, 2025
Music OMB Bloodbath Accused Of Assisting Violent Gang Murder The rising Houston rapper was indicted on RICO charges for her alleged involvement in a 2017 shooting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 12, 2023
Music 6 Treys Member Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Avenge Nas Blixky's Shooting While this incident certainly shocked many, it hasn't taken precedent over the rapper's legal troubles. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 09, 2023
Pop Culture Spider Loc Speaks On Quando Rondo's L.A. Trip That Left Lul Pab Dead As the 23-year-old rapper prepares to head out on tour, Loc dishes on alleged background info following Lul Pab’s tragic death. By Balen Mautone October 11, 2022
Crime SleazyWorld Go Investigated For Weapons Possession: Report SleazyWorld Go is being investigated for weapons possession. By Cole Blake February 01, 2023
Music Yung Miami Announces Her Mother's Release From Prison The City Girls' rapper expressed her happiness surrounding her mother's upcoming release. By Madusa S. March 27, 2021
Music A$AP Rocky Lawyer Joe Tacopina Just Beat the Case—Here Are The Hip-Hop Stars He Has Represented From Foxy Brown to YG, Joe Tacopina has been a go-to attorney for hip-hop's brightest stars. By Aron A. February 22, 2025