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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Music Fox 5, a Bronx battle rapper, was identified as the man fatally gunned down by the NYPD after injuring a handful of people with a machete.
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Music Lil Durk has been residing behind bars since authorities arrested him on murder-for-hire charges back in 2024.
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Music DJ Swamp Izzo hosted Young Scooter's first mixtapes, and recently reflected on the late rapper's relationship with making music.
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Music King Yella has found himself in a lot of trouble and altercations over the years and this reported arrest adds to that long list.
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Crime He attempted to escape and was shot and killed.
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Original Content Hip Hop meets the courtroom. These are the cases, ranging from accusations of wire scams to theft, that have put rappers in legal crosshairs.
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Original Content The accusations keep coming. These 17 celebrities face lawsuits, criminal charges, or convictions for sexual misconduct.
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Music Kay Flock has been in custody since December of 2021, when he turned himself in for the murder of Hwascar Hernandez.
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Music It's not looking good for Diddy...
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Music YNW Melly has been behind bars since 2019, when authorities arrested him for the alleged double-murder of YMW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser.
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Music Diddy's trial finally began opening statements in the courtroom in New York City on Monday after a week of jury selection.
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Crime New mugshots of Trayvon Newsome, Michael Boatwright, and Dedrick Williams surface after they were found guilty of murdering XXXTENTACION.
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