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

Music Big Mota In Critical Condition After Memphis Shooting: Report The local MC was shot in the city's Oakhaven section on Thursday night, an incident which claimed one fatality and is still under investigation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 28, 2023
Music Takeoff's Alleged Killer Is Reportedly Looking To Claim "Self-Defense" In Murder Trial Patrick Xavier Clark maintains his innocence. By Alexander Cole October 27, 2023
Music Azealia Banks Wins Motion To Delay The Start Of Royalties Lawsuit Azealia officially has more time to gather evidence in her lawsuit. By Lavender Alexandria October 26, 2023
Relationships Jonathan Majors' Ex Surrenders To Police On Assault Charges A warrant was put out for Grace Jabbari eaerlier this week. By Ben Mock October 26, 2023
Pop Culture Kanye West Sued For Copyright Infringement Over L.A. Mission "KimYe" Rant: Report Kanye West's infamous KimYe rant at a Thanksgiving event is now the subject of a new lawsuit. By Aron A. October 25, 2023
Music Blueface To Pay $13 Million In Vegas Strip Club Shooting Damages: Report The rapper wasn't even in court to witness or challenge this ruling, and since he doesn't have an attorney, it's unclear if he'll appeal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 23, 2023
Music Lil Reese Seemingly Throws Down With Group Of Women In Chicago Reese was caught brawling in the Windy City. By Ben Mock October 22, 2023
Music Young Thug & YSL RICO Trial's Jury Selection Breaks Georgia Record For Length As Thugger and the rest of his codefendants await behind bars, the trial itself is moving like molasses on its path to commencement. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 21, 2023
Music Yung Bleu Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Woman To The Ground The alleged victim claims to have suffered injuries to her arm and hip at the hands of Yung Bleu. By Caroline Fisher October 19, 2023
Pop Culture Alec Baldwin Possibly Facing "Rust" Set Death Charges Again New evidence reportedly contradicts Baldwin's testimony. By Ben Mock October 18, 2023
Pop Culture YNW Melly Jury Selection Begins This Week, XXXTENTACION Prosecutor Added To Trial For the second time this year, YNW Melly is preparing to spend most of his time in the courtroom. By Hayley Hynes October 17, 2023
Pop Culture Teddy Pendergrass' Widow Sued By Tyrese Over Biopic Rights Tyrese says he's been working on a biopic of the R&B legend for 13 years. By Ben Mock September 30, 2023