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Quando Rondo Remains In Jail As Judge Defers Bond Ruling

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Quando Rondo will remain in jail for the time being after the judge in his drug case chose to defer ruling on whether he should receive bond. The decision not to a make decision came after Rondo’s first day in court. During the hearing, Rondo’s attorney compared him to Led Zepplin and Ray Charles. “He’s got the support of one of the greatest record labels in this country. The same record label as Led Zepplin and Ray Charles, that’s his label,” Rondo’s defense attorney Jonah Pine told the court. “They’ve provided a letter to us, it’s very heartfelt and talks about his career.”

Furthermore, Pine pushed back against Rondo wearing an ankle monitor if he was granted bond. Pine’s argument was that Rondo’s career would make it difficult to wear an ankle monitor without violating its terms. However, state attorney Christian Stolfe argued that “The Rollin’ 60s are currently one of the largest and most violent street gangs in Savannah. That man is a leader of it. That is a dangerous community.”

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Judge Defers Bond Decision

However, the day ended in a stalemate as Judge Tammy Stokes chose to defer her bond ruling for the time being. Judge Stokes said she didn’t want to rush the decision. Additionally, she said she was “taking all of the information presented by both sides and thinking it over.” That means that Rondo will remain in jail for the time being until Stokes comes a decision. A timeline for the decision has not yet been set.

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Rondo is one of 18 people facing drug charges related to The Rollin’ 60s gang. Rondo was charged with “2 counts of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s controlled substances law, 1 count of participating in criminal activity affiliated with a street gang, and 1 count of illegal use of a cell phone to facilitate a drug deal.” The rapper was initially arrested on June 16 in Macon, Georgia. However, this is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here on HotNewHipHop.

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Quando Rondo Arrested On Drug Charges

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According to TMZ, Never Broke Again rapper Quando Rondo was arrested today on various drug charges. The outlet claims that he was booked for two counts of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s controlled substances law, and one count of participating in criminal activity affiliated with a street gang, as well as one count of illegal use of a cell phone to facilitate a drug deal. Records say that the artist is currently behind bars in Chatham County.

Quando Rondo, along with 18 other people, was indicted for allegedly conducting drug deals from October of 2022 to June of this year. Prosecutors are claiming that in April, he told one of the other indicted individuals to negotiate prices for marijuana, and later went to Macon, GA to purchase the goods. The artist also allegedly managed the “Rollin’ 60’s” gang, and told other members to avoid carrying weapons in vehicles he was in.

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Quando Rondo Accused Of Facilitating A Drug Deal

Several other indicted individuals are also accused of trafficking various controlled substances. This includes 28 grams of fentanyl, over four grams of cocaine, around 20 grams of M30 pills, and hydrocodone pills. They’re also accused of selling drugs out of a Savannah, GA residence. He may have seen the arrest coming, as shortly before he was locked up, Quando Rondo posted a Tweet where he appears to say goodbye to various family members. Hearings for the case are not yet scheduled.

In January of this year, Quando Rondo released his song, “Long Live Pabb.” The song was a response to the death of his close friend, Lul Pab. The rapper and his entourage, including Lul Pab, were attacked in August of 2022. The attack left one member of the crew with minor injuries, and Quando Rondo was caught in the gunfire. Lul Pab was also shot in the attack, eventually leading to his death. Quando Rondo previously told Angela Yee that the incident felt like “an out-of-body experience.”

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Prosecutors Use Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” Against Him In Court

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Documents obtained by The Fader reveal that prosecutors in Fetty Wap’s alleged drug trafficking case used his song “Trap Queen” in court. According to the court documents, they referenced the song to back up their request for a longer sentence. They claim that Fetty Wap told the government that the song was about the rapper participating in drug trafficking. Prosecutors also claim that the song’s music video “idealized selling drugs.” They additionally referenced his 2022 song, “Sweet Yamz.” “Yams is code for grams of narcotics, and making significant money (i.e., ‘bands’) from that illegal trade,” they claimed.

“[Fetty Wap] admitted to the Probation Department that his hit song ‘Trap Queen,’ which was released in 2014, was an ‘ode to a former girlfriend who assisted him a cocaine base distribution operation in Patterson, New Jersey,’” prosecutors said. They added, “The defendant was never held accountable for that conduct, but that does not diminish its significance.” They went on to say, “In the official video for ‘Trap Queen,’ the defendant also enlisted young children who stood behind him while he idealized selling drugs.”

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Prosecutors Say Fetty Wap “Idealized Selling Drugs”

Fetty Wap performs during the 2019 Rolling Loud music festival at Citi Field on October 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

Fetty Wap was arrested in 2021 for federal drug trafficking charges. He later pleaded guilty in August of 2022 to conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. The charges he is facing carry a minimum of five years in prison with a maximum of 40 years.

Earlier this week, Fetty Wap’s defense team spoke on the rapper’s motivation to get into the alleged drug ring. They claimed, “Personal gain was not his motivation. Rather, he was motivated by his commitment to financially support others.” Also, they said, “He became ashamed when he began to struggle to keep up the lifestyle that he created for so many.” “His judgment became impaired. Desperate to keep up with his financial obligations, Mr. Maxwell became involved in the instant offense for a few months in the spring of 2020,” they claimed. His lawyers say the rapper is apologetic for his actions, and understands that his actions were a mistake.

Read More: Fetty Wap Speaks From Jail: “Never Bent, Never Fold”

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Sauce Walka Allegedly Arrested On Drug Charges After Crew Hit With RICO

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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

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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Kevin Ware Jr. Pleads Guilty To Drug & Weapon Charges

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Kevin Ware Jr., a former NFL tight end, is facing charges in his girlfriend, Taylor Pomaski’s death. She died last year after a mysterious disappearance.

In May 2021, Pomaski’s family reported her missing, fearing that she was “possibly endangered.” An ensuing investigation found that she was last seen the month prior. Her disappearance reportedly “appeared suspicious.”

San Francisco 49ers tight end Kevin Ware grabs a warmup pass at Raymond James Stadium. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The remains of the deceased were found in Harris County in December 2021. Subsequently, they were positively identified in April this year. Ware faces charges, including murder for his alleged involvement in her death.

Furthermore, a September report from CBS Sports indicates that the former San Fransisco 49ers player has other accusations. These stem from allegedly tampering with the body and evidence.

On Monday (December 12), Ware Jr. agreed to a plea deal on drug and weapon charges from a separate incident.

According to First Assistant District Attorney Michael Holley, the deal was made for two different charges including intent to deliver a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

The accused agreed to a 15-year sentence for each charge but will serve them simultaneously.

However, if he is convicted of the charges stemming from his girlfriend’s death, he could additionally receive up to life in prison.

The NFL’s History With CTE

This case continues a scary trend of former NFL players facing charges for violent crimes like murder, as well as gun charges. More and more research is continuing to be done about the possible head trauma caused by the game of football and its effects on former players.

A 2017 report from The Journal of the American Medical Association discovered that CTE was present in 110 of 111 deceased NFL players.

CTE, otherwise known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a brain disease that causes degeneration. The main cause is repeated head traumas. With this in mind, it’s easy to see how NFL players can easily fall victim to the disease.

As a result, the NFL agrees that modifications are needed for concussion protocols within the game.

Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates.

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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Moscow Drug Charges

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WNBA star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty during her trial in Moscow.  Reuters says she entered her plea today while saying she “didn’t want to break the law.”  The guilty plea aids as a pre-condition for consideration of a negotiated release and possible prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S.

The Phoenix Mercury star has remained in custody for over 120 days. Griner was accused of having under a gram of cannabis oil in her luggage when she was arrested at the airport in Moscow back in February.

The Kremlin has been blamed of using Griner as a political pawn while the State Department has said the American basketball center was “wrongfully detained.”

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According to CNBC, Griner’s lawyer, Alexander Boikov, told reporters outside the courtroom that the basketball star admitted that the vape canisters were hers, but said she brought them into Russia unintentionally.

Ginger, 31, was playing for the Russian Premier League when she was arrested. The former Baylor Bear won the 2012 National Championship and she won the WNBA title in 2014 with the Phoenix Mercury.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist faces charges that could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. 

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