Tay-K appears to be in good spirits as he awaits trial for allegedly shooting 23-year-old Mark Anthony Saldivar. Tay-K was previously sentenced to 55 years in prison for his involvement in the 2016 home invasion and robbery that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Ethan Walker. He has been convicted of murder and aggravated robbery. Tay-K is best known for his 2017 hit song “The Race“. The single reached number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It’s since been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
“I know bro is rethinking that decision to go on da run every hour of every day,” one fan commented on a post of the new video call that was shared by NoJumper. Another argued: “He’s definitely been in there too long? How does one expect rehabilitation if u just locking up like rabbid dogs? Wasn’t he 16/17? If he getting his GED, doing good why he still in there? Can he not change his whole life around?”
Tay-K previously pleaded for a “second chance at adulthood” during a series of tweets posted back in January. “I really just need 1 chance @ adulthood,” he wrote. “I bet if I was a lil white kid they wouldn’t have gave me no 55 years for a crime I was alleged to play the most insignificant role in when I was 16….they woulda rightfully argued that my mind wasn’t fully developed and gave me rehabilitation and a 2nd (1st) chance at adulthood.”
He also referenced the 16-year-old white female co-defendant who was given 10 years probation and has since been released from prison. He added: “One of my codefendants was a white girl who was 16 jus like me…they didn’t certify her as an adult but they certified me n pimp as adults, pimp got 30, I got 55, she ended up getting 10 years of probation without no deal…that girl @ home rn.”
At the time of his initial arrest, Tay-K had just turned 17 years old. He spent a total of three months on the run beforehand. On the day that he was brought in, he released “The Race.”
BMF’s story from rags to riches is one that has enchanted hip-hop for a long time. The Black Mafia Family and their leadership have been name-dropped on countless tracks over the years. Most recently, they are the inspiration behind the 50-Cent-produced Starz TV Series BMF.
“Where were you when Big Meech brought the tigers in? Because I was busy earning stripes like a tiger skin.”– Pusha T, 2018
Thanks to a small-screen adaptation, the wider world is beginning to get acquainted with the BMF story. With that in mind, we’re going to take a closer look at the real life stories which 50 and co. have brought to television screens.
The Origins of Black Mafia Family
Black Mafia Family, abbreviated as BMF, was the brainchild of Demetrius and Terry Flenory, better known as Big Meech and Southwest T.
Born in Detroit during economic depression, the brothers soon realized that there wouldn’t be many opportunities to escape their circumstances. As a result, they began dealing drugs during their high school days. Initially, they were selling $50 bags of cocaine to locals, although this would seem paltry compared to what they’d one day be moving.
The two first worked under the banner of E.D Boyd’s 50 Boyz crew. Eventually, they got got his permission to expand their operations. E.D later told VladTV that this move didn’t cause any friction as it was what he’d intended for the duo from the outset.
“I told them, I groomed you from day one to be bosses, so this day was coming. That’s the same thing I did.. I’m not in the long haul to be nobody’s worker and that’s what I instilled in them. Everything that I taught them boys, the family values, taking their crews to the mall, they took that shift from the 50 Boyz. They took that shit to BMF. I groomed them well.”
The Rise
ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 13: (L-R) Nicole Flenory, Terry Flenory and Lucille Flenory attend the BMF Season 2 exclusive Detroit screening at Emagine Royal Oak on December 13, 2022 in Royal Oak, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Starz)
That said, their rise wasn’t without incident. In the embryonic days of the business, Southwest T lost his eye in a shooting. The assailant’s identity remains unknown to this day. Years on, T was shot four times by opportunistic armed robbers during a visit to a restaurant in Detroit. Big Meech, meanwhile, weathered a hail of bullets from Ladon “Beast” Simon– the real-life counterpart of Lamar in the TV show– following the death of Simon’s nephew.
“They say it was like 18 times,” Simon told VladTV. “Some people say he got hit in the neck and in the stomach and shit. He disrespected me, so he got his ass lit up for running his mouth. After that, everywhere I went, they just run.”
Once they’d set up their own conglomerate– which remained unnamed for many years– the siblings began to recruit others. Before long, they’d outgrown their homebase of The Motor City. They moved to Atlanta, where the brothers— Demetrius in particular– would begin to make a name for themselves.
The Move to ATL
“I’ve been around a place like Atlanta for a long time,” Meech said in an interview from jail with AllHipHop. “I have lived there since the 1990s, been there since 1988. I didn’t have the problems other people had, I was through a lot of things. Almost 90 percent of the cities I touched down in, I had nothing but love. So it was never no problems. And we don’t do no robbing, we just never had no problems. When you get a crew that’s hungry, they might turn on you.”
The Black Mafia Family continued to grow to the extent that they were alleged to have strongholds in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee. They reportedly had over 500 affiliates on their payroll across the entirety of the US. In addition to their grip on America, the Flenorys were closely affiliated with Mexican drug cartels. At the height of their power, they were purchasing over 50 kilos a fortnight.
Hip-Hop Interactions
E.D Boyd has maintained that Big Meech wanted everyone to know that he was a major player in the drug game. As a result, Meech regularly liaised with many of hip-hop’s biggest stars of the era. The crew became renowned for their extravagant partying. There were tales of evenings with Puff. A story about blocking Jay-Z’s car in, purely to force him to ask their permission to move them. Meech is actually in the video for Juelz Santana’s “Make It Work For You” after they linked up during a trip to Harlem.
Although some stars courted their friendship, others, such as 50 Cent, steered clear.
“I first heard about it [BMF] in 2003,” 50 Cent told DJ Drama in 2019 on Sirius XM. “They were so embedded into the music business, because when you can find your pockets, people like you around. When you at the nightclub and Puffy can’t buy champagne because you bought all of it, they start to have to speak to you. I stayed away from it, because I know who I am, and I know how easy it is for me to… I might have bought something. Or it would be easy enough for people to make me involved without me being involved. I was doing too well. They would reach out to me and I would avoid it, because it just wasn’t good for where I was at.”
BMF Entertainment
Young Jeezy and Bleu Davinci during T.I. 25th Birthday Party – September 24, 2005 at Earth in New York, New York, United States. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Over time, Meech’s familiarity with hip-hop stars and love of music would mutate into a pet project, BMF Entertainment. Launched in 2000, BMF served as both a record label and promotional company. They only signed one artist in Bleu Davinci, but the nascent label’s connections were so strong that his debut album contained features from some of the era’s biggest names.
Another artist who benefited greatly from Meech’s patronage was Jeezy. Although Jeezy never formally signed to the label, the Flenorys’ support, and proceeds, bolstered his early career.
“He was very instrumental in Jeezy’s early career around 2003,” said Marla Shalhoup, author of BMF, The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and The Black Mafia Family. “What he did in Atlanta was promote a lot of parties for Jeezy and helped get his music spread around to all the stripclubs, which is how rappers would make it or break it. He supplied fancy cars and crazy medallion pendants for video shoots. And Jeezy was really open about his very tight relationship with Big Meech. You know, Jeezy shows up in all these promotional videos in which he’s shouting out the Black Mafia Family and Meech.”
A Rift Between Brothers
Where they’d previously been a tight-knit unit, Meech’s flashiness led to a rift opening up between Southwest T and Meech. This led to an informal split. T ventured to the west coast to head up operations in LA, while Meech remained at the base in Atlanta.
Although the cause of the problem is not public knowledge, BMF capo J-Bo has said that Terry was diluting the cocaine in order to undercut Meech. When people began complaining, the beef between them intensified. Reportedly, by the time that the FBI apprehended them, the siblings were not on speaking terms.
Even as Meech made himself at home in hip-hop, it didn’t mean that violence ceased. After a dispute over a girl bubbled over, the BMF crew was allegedly involved in the infamous murder of Diddy’s bodyguard Wolf Jones, at a nightclub in Atlanta.
“When they came outside, he shot Meech and them and it caught him in the buttocks,” revealed Bad Boy Head of Security, Gene Deal. “Meech ain’t want to do nothing to him, he had enough crew outside to deal with that. The dude who got close to Wolf, the dude that killed him was the guy he got down with Brooklyn. He needed some money, he was a shooter, Wolf told Meech to put him on the payroll and that’s the dude who shot him.”
Venturing into Music
Bleu Davinci and Baby Bleu (Photo by John Ricard/FilmMagic) *** Local Caption ***
To more cynical onlookers, Big Meech’s decision to venture into music was simply a means to launder money. Marla Shalhoup argues that the music wasn’t a front but rather, a gateway to legitimizing BMF once and for all.
“He certainly was able to create a massive buzz and that was in large part through massive amounts of money. But I think that he also had this charisma that was pretty much undeniable. People would either run the other way when these guys came into the club or be overjoyed because all the women would soon be drinking $600 bottles of champagne. Meech really had genuine hope that he could transition out of the drug game into a legitimate enterprise. And that’s not an unusual trajectory. It’s somewhat of a cliché…But, for him, it was maybe a matter of timing.”
Later down the line, Meech, localized similar sentiments during a rare interview from behind bars with AllHipHop, stating:
“All my friends were involved [in the music business], like Puff, JD, Jeezy, Slim Thug, Nelly. These people were involved in music and it made me want to be more hands on. I saw how a lot of artists were getting jerked and that’s something I was going to change, once I got my foot all through the door. But the government saw me with my foot almost closing the door and they ended up giving me these trumped up charges.”
The Fall of BMF
As is always the case, no empire of this nature can last forever. Once the FBI launched what was codenamed Operation Motor City Mafia in 2003, it was only a matter of time until the net closed in.
In 2005, Meech and Southwest T were indicted under the CCE (Continuing Criminal Enterprise) statute. This legal apparatus carries stringent sentences in the same vein as a RICO charge, often amounting to life imprisonment. The charges filed against the Flenory brothers were two of over 150 indictments relating to BMF. In doing so, the FBI essentially eradicated BMF’s entire network. Even Jacob Arabov, better known in hip-hop circles as Jacob The Jeweler, was prosecuted on money laundering offenses. He eventually served two years in prison on a lesser charge of falsifying statements
According to the Department of Justice, “at its peak during 2003-2004, the BMF was moving hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into Atlanta, Detroit, and other distribution hubs every month.”
“The drugs would arrive in vehicles – often limousines – with secret compartments or ‘traps’. These same trap vehicles would then be filled with cash (the proceeds from drug sales) to be sent back to the Mexican sources of supply.”
BMF Indictment
In the process of the indictment, the feds seized $21 million worth of assets, including cash, jewelry, 13 homes in Metro Detroit, Georgia and Los Angeles, and three dozen vehicles. During the two year long investigation, they accumulated over 900 pages of wiretapped conversations between Southwest T and others. Many of the conversations pertained to not just the operation, but Terry’s fears over Meech’s excessive partying and the attention it drew.
In November 2007, the brothers pleaded guilty to running a continuing criminal enterprise “involving the large-scale distribution of cocaine throughout the United States from 1990 through 2005.” By doing so, they got a 30-year sentence. Robert Corso, who was in charge of the case, claimed at the time that it “demonstrate[s] that no matter how large the operation, or how much money a drug trafficker makes illegally, eventually the law and justice will catch up. This community and communities across the United States are safer with the Brothers Flenory behind bars.”
Prison & The BMF TV Series
ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 13: Demetrius “Meech” Flenory Jr., and Terry Flenory attend the BMF Season 2 exclusive Detroit screening at Emagine Royal Oak on December 13, 2022 in Royal Oak, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Starz)
Although it is nonexistent today, Demetrius Flenory Jr. or Lil Meech– who plays his father in the BMF TV series– can relive his halcyon days of power while incarcerated.
“What’s crazy is, every jail is different”, he revealed. “Some jails don’t show premium cable, premium channels. So, he got blessed that the jail he’s in, he’s able to watch the show.”
Meech who is now 54 years old, is seemingly aware of his enduring influence on hip-hop culture. He told DJ Vlad during an interview from jail that “even 2 Chainz told me when I spoke to him… I got a foreign whip, you got everybody down here driving foreigns.”
The show which documents Meech and his brother’s lives has been a smash hit. And, according to its writer, Randy Huggins, it sticks as true to the actual events as it can.
“I took some liberties, but everything there is based on a story,” Huggins informed Urban Hollywood 411. “Obviously, you can’t have people’s names in there. Obviously, some of the places may have changed.”
However, it’s still pretty close to life. “I don’t think there’s a character in there that I hadn’t heard of,” he said. “I may have to take creative liberty to make an art pop a little bit more… take a creative license to make a scene funnier, but that’s just part of telling a story. This is not a documentary.”
Southwest T & Big Meech’s Release
In 2020, Terry Flenory was released on compassionate grounds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately for Big Meech, his attempt to be released on the same grounds was halted. According to attorneys, his disciplinary record in prison and continued infatuation with “money, cars, clothes and hoes” meant that he hadn’t been sufficiently reformed.
As it stands, Big Meech’s release is earmarked for 2028.
For the last three years, if you’ve been anywhere on social media you seemingly were unable to escape the ongoing court case involving singer and rapper Tory Lanez. Lanez, birth name Daystar Peterson, is currently awaiting final sentencing after having been found guilty of assault with a firearm, possession of a concealed weapon, and the negligent discharge of a firearm. This combination of charges that could earn him a maximum of 22 years in prison.
There Has Been A Delay In His Sentencing
Tory Lanez attends the 2022 Parlor Games Celebrity Basketball Classic. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)
While initial reports suggested that Tory Lanez would be in court to face sentencing on February 28th, there was a delay in sentencing that will extend the sentencing as far as April 10th, according to recent reports. As of now Lanez, who was previously living in a penthouse in Miami, is now a temporary resident of the LA County Sheriff Department’s central jail until sentencing, after which his next placement will be determined.
In case you HAVE been in a social media time bubble and haven’t heard anything about this case (can you tell me how to do that, ya girl needs a break) the backstory is a sordid and convoluted one. One where friends got into a car after a party at Kendall Jenner’s on July 12th, 2020. And soon after, one person had bullet wounds and the others seemed to have different stories of what occurred. While the information on the who, what, when and where continued to change, one thing remained constant. A good portion of the world, especially the hip-hop community was attached to the outcome.
Lanez’s name alone would be enough for this case to become social media fodder. But considering the victim of the shooting was Megan Pete, aka Megan Thee Stallion, the Twittersphere was set ablaze almost immediately after the shooting hit the public. For a few days after the shooting, it seemed to be silent on the end of the artists, with neither Lanez or Megan making any public pronouncements about the event. The only details at the time were that Lanez had been arrested on concealed weapon charges. And, that Megan had suffered some form of injury from “stepping on glass.”
Tory Lanez And Megan Thee Stallion
Tory Lanez performs onstage during Celebrity Sports Entertainment Presents Tory Lanez & Jen Selter. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)
That was until July 15th, 2020. In a post that has since been deleted, Megan the Stallion went on Instagram in a live video. She indicated that she had been shot in the night in question. Though who had put the bullets into her foot continued to be a mystery. Details of what led up to the shooting continued to be vague, and speculation and conspiracy theories abounded. The social media storm swirled into a tsunami a little more than a month later, when Megan broke her silence. She pointed her finger at her alleged shooter: Tory Lanez.
In the video about the incident, Megan stated that she initially withheld information from the police about the shooting. She feared for the life of herself and the people in the car – including Tory Lanez. With the murder of George Floyd having been replayed in 4K for the two months prior to the shooting, Megan said that it was with that motivation that she kept the information from police.
“The police was literally killing people, for no motherf—ing reason, you think I’m about to tell the police that we, us Black people, got a gun in the car?”
Tory Lanez Has Referenced The Situation In His Music
While social media, fans, and the general public seem to continue to be torn, taking sides, and hurling accusations as to whether Megan was lying for clout, or whether Lanez is a violent, over-the-top musician with a Napoleon complex – one thing remains clear.
As of December 23, 2022, Lanez was found guilty of all charges brought against him. He will continue to be held in LA County Jail without bail until sentencing. Recent reports allege that Lanez’s legal team may request an entirely new trial. In his most recent sentencing appearance in late February, the gag order originally placed on Lanez was lifted. This means that for the first time in years, Lanez will be able to publicly speak on the case.
Not to say that Tory Lanez wasn’t speaking on the case before the gag order. In his most recent album Daystar, there are plenty of references to the alleged shooting. Including lyrics alluding that Megan was lying on the incident for clout. What clout he refers to, considering Megan Thee Stallion’s streams, fans, and social media following far surpasses Lanez’s, is unclear.
With the gag order lifted, we may see more from Lanez on his side of the story. And if a new trial is granted, this situation could drag out even farther. Until then, Lanez will remain in the custody of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
U.K. police will reportedly question Chris Brown over an alleged assault he committed against a man in a nightclub. Moreover, the accuser claimed that he was hit over the head with a glass bottle in a brawl. According to The Sun, the man in question went to a hospital following the fight at Tape nightclub in Hanover Square. While they were non-life-threatening injuries, it’s yet another instance of controversial actions from Brown this week after he reportedly mocked disabled people.
“A row broke out with a guy and Brown’s crowd and the man was hit over the head with a bottle,” a witness said of the incident. “He tried to get up off the ground to escape but he was surrounded and then punched and kicked before security broke it up.” Furthermore, local police authorities reviewed CCTV footage and seek a conversation with the R&B star when he returns to England for performances at The O2. Also, the artist recently tossed a fan’s phone at a show recently, adding damning context to these allegations.
Chris Brown To Face Questioning From U.K. Police
PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 23: Chris Brown performs on stage during the “Under the Influence” Tour at AccorHotels Arena on February 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)
In addition, the 33-year-old recently spoke on an altercation he faced at a club. Furthermore, a video surfaced online of Brown getting testy with a stranger in a club. Then, he took to social media to say he was ready to take things further. “You know you tucked your tail,” he wrote, “you was scared to come outside. You would’ve been doing TIK TOKs from a hospital bed. Weird a** n***a.” Of course, these revelations came after Brown’s intense social media rants about people trying to call out his wrongful behavior.
Meanwhile, the singer’s latest collab with Chlöe drew ire on social media due to said history of violence against women. However, the Bailey sister responded to these pushbacks on Creed III‘s red carpet. “I just want the music and art to speak for itself,” she expressed. “I’m excited for In Pieces, dropping March 31, and I have very exciting news dropping tomorrow. So, I can’t wait to let my fans know.” Regardless of your take on that, stick around on HNHH for the latest on Chris Brown.
Authorities in Florida arrested a local rapper for murder, one that he bragged about in a music video. According to Polk County deputies, Lakeland resident La’Darion Chandler, age 19, shot local gang member John McGee in the back after an altercation on December 17 of last year. While McGee received hospital treatment, he ultimately succumbed to his wounds 24 days later after refusing further assistance. Polk Country Sheriff Grady Judd spoke to Fox 13 about the incident. Moreover, he spoke quite frankly about not only the situation between Chandler and McGee, but also the former’s rap video that surfaced after his arrest.
“[McGee] was going to get well and go back and seek revenge on his own against this other opposing gang member,” Judd stated regarding the deceased not cooperating with police. “What we believe is he wanted to take care of it himself. He didn’t want that gang member locked up because if he was locked up, he couldn’t get to him.” Also, he added that Chandler was on juvenile detention at the time of the shooting. Officials took him in after he pulled a firearm on someone just a few blocks from where he shot McGee. As their investigation went on, they discovered Chandler’s rap visual.
Florida Rapper Arrested For Murder After Boasting In MV
A rapper down in Florida got arrested in the funniest way possible and the audio of the cops ripping him is incredible. pic.twitter.com/NBc7rAKum4
“He’s not much of a rapper,” Judd further expressed. “My rapper expert says he doesn’t sing well. He doesn’t move well. He’s just a terrible rapper. But, he’s a stupid rapper. He not only makes a rap video about shooting somebody, but he also admits to shooting the guy in the back. ‘I’m a coward rapper, that’s what I am. Watch me shoot the guy in the back.’”
Meanwhile, police still seek the murder weapon, even going so far as to offer a $5,000 reward for it. Nevertheless, authorities charged Chandler with first-degree murder. In addition, Chandler’s arrest is reportedly part of a recently instated Gang Task Force in the area. While this incident happened on a small scale when it comes to publicity, it’s a warning to bigger rappers who might find themselves in a similar situation one day if they’re as reckless. Regardless, come back to HNHH for more incidents in the rap game.
Bankroll Freddie’s alleged drug trafficking operation was also reportedly run by members of his family. Moreover, Freddie faces charges of gang violence and drug trafficking and is at the center of an FBI investigation in Arkansas. According to Arkansas Online, the court denied bond to his father Freddie Gladney on Tuesday (February 28). Furthermore, officials allegedly caught him on wiretaps discussing weapons and drugs with three of his sons and arranging contraband sales with his daughter. After this discovery, all family members implicated are codefendants in the case and investigation.
“I do believe in the presumption of innocence,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Joe Volpe expressed about the situation. “But the wire cases really bring a new facet to the analysis and the strength of the case and you really get to hear about what’s going on and understand what’s going on with an individual.” To elaborate, the rapper faced indictment last November on weapons and drug conspiracy charges. Not only that, but the charges came after looking into the activities EBT and Lodi Murder Mobb, two rival street gangs who faced concurrent investigation.
Bankroll Freddie Reportedly In Family Drug Operation
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 01: Rapper Bankroll Freddie attends 1st Party of The Year at Gold Room on January 1, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Furthermore, additional evidence presented in a hearing showed that Gladney involved several of his offspring, including Bankroll Freddie, in the operation. Also, he dealt large quantities of cocaine and marijuana, and allegedly at one point offered to “cook” crack for a son for $100. Moreover, authorities and spectators alike expect him to be in custody for the foreseeable future. What’s more is that the judge stated that no conditions could prevent Gladney from selling drugs by any means possible. Meanwhile, the rapper is still incarcerated in an Arkansas federal prison. In December of 2022, Judge Volpe ordered him to remain in jail while a trial surfaces.
However, more curiously, Bankroll requested that authorities return the property they seized in his arrest. These include various jewelry items, and the court denied such requests for return. While this seems like a much larger case than originally imagined, the circumstances behind his actions definitely shifted with this revelation. Regardless, come back to HNHH for more updates on this story and the latest on Bankroll Freddie.
The NBA opened an investigation into Ja Morant after he seemingly flashed a gun on his Instagram Live. Moreover, these accusations come after serious allegations that he threatened a 17-year-old with a firearm during an altercation at a pick-up game. Furthermore, the Grizzlies star went live on Friday night (March 3) after their loss to the Denver Nuggets, and seemed to be out at a strip club. In the clip, Morant danced around shirtless and rapped along to YoungBoy’s “Bring ‘Em Out.” Briefly, he held up what seemed to be a gun to the camera.
While it’s unclear whether it was a real firearm or not, the league sought to investigate the incident. “We are aware of a social media post involving Ja Morant and are investigating,” wrote an NBA spokesperson in a statement. Also, they must have the alleged pick-up game at Morant’s Tennessee home in mind as well, as he faced accusations of threatening a young man with a gun. However, following a police investigation, officials declined prosecution in the end due to a lack of evidence. While this next one might seem like a small point, he also did finger gun celebrations during a game against the Houston Rockets.
Ja Morant Under NBA Investigation
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 28: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies brings the ball up court during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum on February 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Such actions and expressions could still fall out of line with league standards of behavior and decency. Still, it’s hard to argue that Ja is anything but a star at this point. As people reacted to the threat allegations, many still stood by his incredible playing. So far in his Memphis career, he helped bring them to two playoff appearances with a 22.5 points per game average. However, that visibility also comes with responsibility, and as such his actions are falling under heavier scrutiny from many.
Meanwhile, the 23-year-old recently responded to accusations of wrongdoing and similarly reckless behavior against his friend group, denying all claims. Moreover, people alleged that someone in his group pointed a red dot at a gaggle of Indiana Pacers fans. Whether it’s the wrong crowd or the wrong mentality, it seems like the star guard will have to work hard to clean his image. Regardless, check back in with HNHH for updates on these allegations and the latest from Ja Morant.
Post Malone is reportedly dismissing a deposition for a $350K court case involving his split from ex-girlfriend Ashlen Diaz. Both individuals face a lawsuit from Martorell Law, who Diaz hired to arrange palimony from Post (support for non-married split couples) after their 2018 breakup. Moreover, Martorell accused both of reaching a private agreement and cutting the firm from previously promised settlement percentages. Now, the law firm alleged that Malone did not respond to the deposition served in his home of Utah.
According to a Radar Online report on Friday (March 3), Martorell filed a motion for a default judgement against Post of $787,027.60 for failing to answer the court order. Also, they claim that his legal team “refused to accommodate the request and instead threatened to bring malicious prosecution charges … six times despite Martorell noting repeatedly that he heard the threat and respectfully requesting he not repeat it.” Then, his lawyers addressed the situation by maintaining that he did not receive the notice upon delivery and only recently became aware of it.
Post Malone Reportedly Dismisses Deposition
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 7: Post Malone supporting the Red Hot Chili Peppers during their Unlimited Love Tour at Marvel Stadium on February 7, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo credit should read Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
“Because of the nature of my work as a touring musician, I spend most of my time on the road traveling for work or performing on tour,” Post stated in his team’s filing. “Indeed, in 2022, I only spent an estimated combined total of 2 months in the State of Utah. I had no idea I had been sued, and I had no idea I was a party to this action. I did not learn about the existence of this lawsuit until on or around December 19, 2022, upon which my attorneys were swiftly notified.”
Meanwhile, this adds to the “rockstar” singer’s legal problems, such as a suit involving Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. Among several other famous codefendants, he faced accusations of misleading promotion and dishonestly valuing digital products. Moreover, the suit is specifically against Yuga Labs Inc., the company behind the virtual pieces. Regardless of his legal woes, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on Post Malone.
The judge in the XXXTENTACION murder trial said that closing arguments will begin next week. Moreover, this followed the most recent developments surrounding the defense trying to get Drake connected to the Florida rapper’s murder. Of course, these efforts proved largely unsuccessful in court, although social media discourse still has its questions. Nevertheless, it seems like this trial might wrap up about five years since X’s tragic passing. While it’s been a long, winding, and painful road for many, especially the families involved, it seems like we’re on the other side of the case.
Furthermore, Judge Michael A. Usain said that the court will have a few days off and get right into closing arguments on Tuesday, March 7th. Coincidentally, Kodak Black recently penned a heartfelt tribute to X this week, giving many the chance to reflect before the trial wraps up. “Nothing Really.. Just Was Thinking Bout You Bro,” Yak wrote in an Instagram post. “DAM BROWARD COUNTY WE LOST A LEGEND. @xxxtentacion One Of The Best Things To Ever Happen To This Small Town I Call Home.”
XXXTENTACION Trial Entering Closing Arguments Next Week
Also, after testimonies from some of the perpetrators of the crime, the public learned a lot more alleged details about the murder. For example, the rapper’s accused killers reportedly took pictures with the cash stolen after their attack. While they all faced prison time, codefendants allegedly mocked Robert Allen, who was a codefendant before becoming a state’s witness. Much of the evidence, stories, and testimonies that jurors witnessed, including a graphic video of the murder, are difficult to process. As the trial closes after a month of deliberations, the tragedy of the situation impacts anyone even remotely aware of it.
Meanwhile, X continues to make a musical mark today, whether from passionate fans propelling him into streaming royalty or his unreleased collaborations and demos seeing the light of day. While many fans expressed disappointment in what they see as grave robbery, it’s more of a reflection of those with access to his music and not the artist himself. For example, the recent track “I’m Not Human” features X alongside Lil Uzi Vert. Whether for his old or new material, X will continue to ring long after this trial’s closing arguments wrap up. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest updates in the XXXTENTACION murder trial.
Authorities allegedly arrested Sauce Walka on drug charges recently, according to a surfaced report from Rap House TV. Furthermore, police allegedly caught him with 66 grams of weed and charged with possessing, manufacturing, delivering, and selling with intent. Still, his bail set at $5K, which is lenient considering that many of his crew recently faced RICO charges following their arrest. However, it’s unclear if these two arrests and attached charges are related in any way, though signs point to no relation.
Moreover, officials arrested 14 members of Walka’s The Sauce Family back in December. Over 200 officials were part of the apprehension and on the case. Among specific charges listed in the case are drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm. As we’re currently seeing with the YSL case, RICO charges are serious business and an incredibly tough process to go through. While the rapper did not find himself implicated in these original arrests, prosecutors probably have a lot of questions for him. Regardless, these new weed charges seem like a small bump for Walka, who also had a bench warrant for no driver’s license.
Sauce Walka Arrested On Drug Charges
Sauce Walka Arrested On CHARGES: CANNABIS/ SELL/ MAN/ DELIVER/ POSSESS WI INTENT ( Bond: $5000 )pic.twitter.com/5XyLmMfDur
However, the 32-year-old vehemently denied being involved in the RICO case a couple of days after that news broke. “I don’t want to speak on this s**t too much but I see it’s so many people that’s just so joyous and so happy and hoping and praying that I go to jail in some way shape or form,” he said. “Well guess what you b***h a** mothaf***as? Let me tell you somethin’…. n***a, I’m not going to jail for s**t unless they have a crime for selling my d**k. That’s what I do. I don’t even sell b***hes, I sell my d**k.”
Meanwhile, none of these developments stopped Sauce from making music, and we wouldn’t be surprised to hear from him soon. In fact, he recently formed part of a pretty crazy crossover for the track “Super Bowl.” Teaming up with Conway The Machine and Juicy J, it was an eclectic, unexpected, but pleasant surprise. Other than that, come back to HNHH for more updates on these stories and the latest on Sauce Walka.
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