Bankroll Freddie

Bankroll Freddie Convicted In Drug Case: What We Know

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Bankroll Freddie is a Quality Control signee with multiple hit records, including “Drip Like Dis,” “Pop It,” and “Pandemic Boys.” Unfortunately, this past weekend, Freddie was in the news for something other than his music. According to Arkansas Online, Bankroll Freddie has been found guilty of multiple crimes. Some convictions could carry a prison sentence which sees the Arkansas rapper locked up for a lengthy period of time. For now, Bankroll Freddie’s sentencing status is not confirmed. However, it looks like the DOJ reportedly plans to hem the rapper up with multiple gang convictions. This situation has been likened to the legal struggles of many other prominent rappers such as Young Thug, who was locked up in 2022 on RICO charges in the state of Georgia.

The ruling, which was passed down by the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Arkansas, stems from a massive 2022 arrest. The arrest saw Freddie and several others arraigned on federal gang and drug charges. For now, let’s dive into this story and lay out the confirmed details as they currently stand. Here’s everything we know about Bankroll Freddie’s convictions and sentencing so far.

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The 2022 Bust Hemmed Up Dozens Of People

The federal investigation that saw Bankroll Freddie get convicted was responsible for over 34 initial arrests. Freddie’s father was among those arraigned and tried by the DOJ following the October 2022 sweep. The charges that stemmed from this investigation include a 61-count indictment against an alleged gang titled the Every Body Killas. Members of the so-called Loady Murder Mobb were reportedly also arrested alongside those affiliated with the EBK Gang. Per a filing with the U.S. District Court, the DOJ alleged that these apparent gangs “voluntarily and intentionally conspired” to distribute a wide array of illicit substances, including crack, cocaine, meth, and weed, as a means of developing an undercurrent of cash to fund additional organized criminal activity.

Bankroll Freddie was reportedly involved with the EBK Gang. As part of his alleged gang involvement, Freddie is accused of moving mass quantities of drugs across several counties in Arkansas and Texas. As the charges extend beyond state lines, federal investigators have gotten involved, making these charges extremely serious. Citing an investigation from March 2021 through October 2022, officers reportedly seized hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cash, jewelry, and other holdings as evidence.

Freddie Did Manage To Beat Some Of The Charges

Despite Bankroll Freddie’s unfortunate convictions, he was reportedly able to escape some of the most serious charges he was tried on. Per a DOJ ruling, Freddie has been convicted of one count of possession and distribution of a controlled substance, one count of marijuana possession and distribution, one count of firearm possession in furtherance of drug trafficking, and a single count of using a communications facility in the furtherance of drug trafficking crimes. These charges were officially handed down just this past week.

Additional charges were dismissed, including one extremely serious count of possession of a machine gun. Such a conviction would carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years in prison. Despite getting off on this and other charges, Bankroll Freddie’s future is quite uncertain, as the 4 counts he was convicted on are nothing to scoff at. Additional information regarding Freddie’s sentencing is expected to be revealed to the public as this story develops.

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When Will Freddie Drop New Music?

Despite Bankroll Freddie’s position at Quality Control, the rapper has not released any new music since his arrest, save for a single titled “Ova’s.” “Ova’s” was released to DSPs on November 15, 2022, and was probably already in the process of clearing when the rapper was arrested. It seems that Freddie has been prudently choosing not to release any music as his legal drama unfolds. This is perhaps due to the recent scrutiny rappers are facing, which sees lyrics presented as evidence of actual crimes.

His last full project, From Rap To Trap 2, dropped in July 2022. Since then, Freddie’s fanbase has waned, dropping to only 237K monthly listeners on Spotify. For the time being, there’s no way to know what will happen to Bankroll Freddie, or when we’ll hear new music, though fans are surely hoping that the rapper has continued to write and record during the past 2 years.

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Bankroll Freddie Was Reportedly Arrested On Drugs And Firearms Charges

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Arkansas rapper Bankroll Freddie got his moment in 2021 thanks to the release of his Big Bank project. It marked his second full-length effort, following 2020’s From Trap To Rap, since he signed to Quality Control at the end of 2019. Big Bank, which also marked his first project under Motown Records, gave Bankroll Freddie a good look thanks to contributions from EST Gee, Megan Thee Stallion, Pnb Rock, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, and more. Unfortunately for Freddie, his progress upward is now on hold after he was reportedly arrested in his home state on Thursday night.

According to TMZ, Freddie was pulled over for speeding earlier this week, but the traffic stop ended with his arrest and a number of charges. Arkansas State Police pulled the rapper over on interstate 55, and during the stop, cops allegedly found guns and narcotics in a pickup truck. As a result, Freddie was charged with resisting arrest, drug and firearm possession, and speeding. TMZ reports that Freddie is being held on $2,870 bond, and for reasons unbeknownst to the publication, he’s also in FBI custody.

Freddie’s arrest comes after he released his song and music video for “Pickin’ Sides” with Detroit rapper Icewear Vezzo.

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Bankroll Freddie Seemingly Confirms Reports He Was Shot

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Arkansas rapper Bankroll Freddie has been on the come-up in recent months, signing with Quality Control Music, releasing celebrated videos for “Add It Up” and “Pop It” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, and receiving a profile in XXL‘s “The Break” column. However, the trap rapper has perhaps kept it too real as he rises to fame (see his “Last Real Trap Rapper” video above), as reports and rumors recently surfaced that he’d been shot. While the sources themselves were somewhat dubious — among them VladTV and SayCheeseTV — Freddie himself seemed to confirm the reports on social media.

Reposting a well-wisher’s screenshot of one outlet’s headline, Freddie’s post seemed to verify the original post’s content. Meanwhile, a separate video on the story was captioned “I’m good” as Freddie leaned back to show a wound on his chin, although it’s unclear whether this is the reported gunshot wound.

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While getting shot sucks, it’s a doubly inopportune moment for him, as he’s just about a month past the release of his debut project for Quality Control, Big Bank. Released in early April, the mixtape is a star-studded affair that includes appearances from major stars like 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, and Young Dolph, as well as fellow rising artists Big30 and EST Gee. As far as breakout projects go, Big Bank is as close to a star-making vehicle as it gets, so hopefully, Freddie can recover soon and get back to promoting his music on Instagram rather than showing off scars.

You can see Freddie’s response and his video for “Last Real Trap Rapper” above.

Bankroll Freddie And Megan Thee Stallion’s Energetic ‘Pop It’ Video Is A Big Time Flex

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Nearly two years after signing a deal with Quality Control Music, Arkansas rapper Bankroll Freddie announced a deal with Motown Records to start off the year. The news was shared with a lavish video for his “Add It Up” track.

Fast forward two months and the rapper returns with a full body of work, one that’s accompanied with another video, this time for “Pop It.” The Megan Thee Stallion-featured visual sees the two rappers surround by luxury cars, a large sum of money, and women who, along with Megan, twerk and dance for the majority of the visual.

Bankroll Freddie’s major-label debut, Big Bank, also comes with guest appearances from EST Gee, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, PnB Rock, Young Dolph, Young Scooter, and Big30. The album was released a little over a year after he dropped From Trap To Rap, his first project on Quality Control. As for Megan, the track is her first release since picking up three wins at last month’s Grammy Awards in categories that included Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance. She will also headline this fall’s Bonnarro Festival with Tame Impala, Lizzo, and more.

Watch the “Pop It” video above.

Big Bank is out now via Quality Control Music. Get it here.

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