Best 12 Music Crime Podcasts in the US

DISGRACELAND is an award-winning music and true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder and behaving very badly. Jerry Lee Lewis's 5th wife? Dead. Sid and Nancy? Both dead. Why? Because musicians are insane, and insane things happen to them. Why did we lose Amy Winehouse at 27? Was Debbie Harry really abducted by Ted Bundy as she claims? Is Patti Smith not just the 'Godmother of Punk', but also the 'Original True Crime Girl'? What really happened the night of the Jay Z nightclub stabbing? What do the Diddy indictments truly reveal? All these stories and more, on artists from every genre and their true crimes, in our massive 260-plus story archive. The Dead, the Stones, Johnny, Willie, Frank, Kurt, Courtney, Gaga, Lana, Taylor, and too many to name. DISGRACELAND is music history come to life through audio storytelling as you've never heard it before, with revealing facts: yes, assassins are the real reason the Beatles quit touring—reclaimed myths: no, Mama Cass didn't die from choking on a ham sandwich and constant reckoning between art and artist all told through the lens of true crime. This is the podcast for the self-proclaimed 'Disgos', the musically obsessed and the true crime heads; the outsiders, the independent thinkers who know that the best history is the history that gets buried. DISGRACELAND is where host Jake Brennan tells the stories they didn't want told. The kind you'll end up telling someone else. Get ready to uncover hidden truths and buckle up for truly edge-of-your-seat storytelling. New, fully scripted, sound-designed episodes are released every Tuesday. Bonus chat-style episodes where Jake responds to voicemails, texts, and emails from Disgos hit on Thursdays, and 'Rewind' episodes from our archive drop on Sundays. DISGRACELAND is not a journalistic podcast. It's an entertainment podcast inspired by true events. Certain dialogue and scenes are dramatized, as is common in scripted entertainment based on real stories. Sources and credits for each episode are available at www.disgracelandpod.com . To unlock ad-free listening, exclusive content, and connect with your fellow Disgos, go to www.disgracelandpod.com to become an All Access member. Rocka Rolla. more

Who Killed 2Pac? | The Murder of Tupac Shakur' takes you deep into the mystery of one of hip-hop's darkest chapters—the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Now, decades later, shocking new revelations have reignited the case. At the center of it all is Duane 'Keefe D' Davis, whose trial is uncovering fresh testimony, including allegations that Sean 'Diddy' Combs offered a bounty to eliminate Tupac and Suge Knight. With Keefe D's own statements implicating Diddy as the alleged mastermind, the case takes on new urgency and complexity.In this podcast, we break down the latest courtroom drama, the East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry that set the stage, and the tangled web of power and betrayal that continues to unfold. What really happened that night in Las Vegas? Did personal grudges escalate into a deadly conspiracy? And what does this mean for the legacy of hip-hop's most iconic artist?Join us as we sift through the evidence, uncover the motives, and explore the impact of these explosive allegations. The truth may finally be closer than ever—but so are the questions. more

'Murder on Music Row' is a podcast produced by The Tennessean, which is part of the USA Today Network. It is a deep-dive narrative that covers one case per season, and includes murder, music and nostalgia from police investigations in Nashville, TN. Season 1 focused on the execution-style 1989 murder of Cash Box Magazine chart director Kevin Hughes. Season 2: 'The Skull at the End of the Rainbow' focuses on the life and 1998 murder of Nashville icon David 'Skull' Schulman, who owned and operated Skull's Rainbow Room for 50 years. For an exclusive, eight-part companion narrative series, become a Tennessean subscriber. For more from season 1, go to Tennessean.com/murderonmusicrow . For season 2 extras, click here . more

What was the cause of Bob Marley's death? Who really killed his band mate Peter Tosh? Lean in close and listen to what the corporate media outlets only hint at, what popular shows dance around but never fully illuminate. Join Henry K host of the #1 Music History podcast Rootsland on the new series Herb and Legends where we are not just exploring murders and connecting missing pieces, we are capturing cultural mythology, oral traditions that ripple through recording studios and streets corners like late night ghost stories. It's a murder mystery meets Music history . more

On May 9, 2022, Atlanta police raided the mansion of Jeffery Lamar Williams, known across the globe as Young Thug. An 88-page indictment alleges that the rapper and 27 co-defendants participated in organized gang activity, committing crimes ranging from assault and armed robbery to murder. Music journalist Christina Lee and crime and politics reporter George Chidi team up to tell the full story of the craziest trial in Atlanta and hip hop's history.  more

?️ 'Behind the music lies a darker tune...' ?Welcome to Musical Murders, the true crime podcast that delves into the haunting intersection of music and murder. From rock legends who lived fast and met tragic ends to the shocking cases of musicians who crossed a deadly line, we uncover the stories behind the headlines.Each episode takes you deep into the lives, mysteries, and crimes that shocked the world—and left their mark on music history. Tune in... if you dare more

Music & Murder is a true crime and music podcast. It intertwines real actual true crime murder cases, while showcasing some great music. The host Michael D Keeney is a total dick, and uses profanity, and talks very graphically about gory details that depict the crime scene or scenes that are featured on each episode. The dick, I mean, the host, is a criminology graduate student, and a professional recording artist and song writer for ASCAP. Most episodes are about murders that involve musicians, but not all of them, and most are about murderers that kill in a serial manner. There is also usually a guest that appears after most episodes for an after episode discussion. Music & Murder is rated R, and is for ADULTS ONLY. Parental advisory is definitely recommeneded.IG= music_murder_podcast, and FB= Music & Murder Podcast. Follow to be followed. Thank you,The Dick (Michael D Keeney) more

Welcome to The Dossier, an immersive documentary audio experience brought to you by Criminal Minded Media and led by Emmy-nominated television producer Don Sikorski. The Dossier is a hub for compelling audio series' that delve deep into the complexities of crime and culture, including the groundbreaking podcast that investigates the LAPD's alleged cover-up of the murder of hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G.Discover Unjust Justice: The Story of James Rosemond, which explores the intricate intersections of justice and morality, along with Hip-Hop vs. The Cops, Collateral Damage, USA vs. Hip-Hop, and Family Business: Organized Crime in America. Additionally, tune in to Criminal Minded, a bi-weekly true crime journey that captivates listeners with its gripping narratives.For more information, please visit www.criminalmindedmedia.com more

This show is for the morbidly curious music fan - it's a combination of true crime and music history. Death By Music Podcast covers death in the music industry, from overdoses to plane crashes to cold-blooded murder. NEW EPISODES MONTLY! MINI episodes every Monday - topical music stories with a bit of off-topic chit chat. 100+ archived mini episodes are available on our Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam for a $5/mo bonus content! more

Dive into the criminal side of the music industry with musicians Alyssa D'Angelo and Clarisse Barbier. Join us each week for episodes covering the fraudulent, absurd, and downright disturbing cases that surround the music we know and love today. more

Step inside the shadowy world of the 90s music industry with Casefile Presents.We go behind the velvet ropes to explore the dark side of the Hollywood club scene and the nightlife king and queen pins who ruled it. In this world, secrets trade hands like currency; among the most compelling is who murdered Brett Cantor.The tragic death of Brett Cantor sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. At just 25, Cantor had built an impressive career as an A&R executive at Chrysalis Music Group and was instrumental in helping discover bands like Rage Against the Machine.Brett was at the top of his game, dating actress Rose McGowan and signing on as a partner in a popular Hollywood nightclub called Dragonfly. However, on July 30, 1993, his life in the fast lane took a tragic turn, and the music executive was murdered in his West Hollywood apartment. Today, nearly 30 years later, the case remains unsolved.Join us as we reveal the findings of our 3-year cold case investigation of Brett's final days, murder, and haunting aftermath documented by his family and friends. This is one rock 'n' roll true crime story you will never forget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

It's the 80's... Hip-hop is beginning to emerge. Cocaine, is already everywhere. And crack is about to make a dramatic appearance into ghetto life. This unprecedented consumption will make some dealers into the new kings of the streets, and also new role models for their community. The Undersiders will tell you the story of 8 of them. True and crude. Tales about millionaire drug dealers who at one point directly impacted on the development of hip-hop. Dr Dre, Tupac, Lil Wayne and many more… would these pop culture icons have had the same career if certain of their paths hadn't meet? Without being judgmental, without glorification, the Undersiders will guide you down into hip-hop's turbulent underground and follow its rising up as a worldwide culture. Distributed by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information. more