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Polo G Celebrates After Claiming He “Beat” New York Gun Case

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Polo G is seemingly back. The rapper has spent most of 2024 combatting gun charges, but he took to social media on December 9 to claim that he’s in the clear. Polo not only only celebrated by sharing the good news with fans, but he praised his lawyer as well. The praise included a heart emoji and a text chat that was screenshotted and shared via Instagram. The rapper has legal troubles spread throughout the U.S., but he seemed thrilled to put this particular case behind him.

“Beat my case in NYC,” he wrote over the aforementioned screenshot. Polo G then called out his lawyer by name and thanked her. “Shout out to my lawyer Stacey Richman.” The screenshot appears to have a text message from Richman, informing the rapper of the good news. “Congratulations,” the lawyer wrote. “I just got off the record in front of the judge! Your case is dismissed and sealed.” Polo G proceeded to blur out the rest of the text exchange. The bottom line is that the rapper is reportedly free and clear of charges that stemmed from an April 2024 arrest.

Polo G Praised His Lawyer Stacey Richman

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Polo G’s charges included criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon. An NYPD spokesperson said via email that the rapper did not resist arrest. “Upon arrival, it was reported to officers that there is a firearm at the location,” the email read. “An individual was placed into custody at the location without incident.” Polo had $23K in cash on his person.

Polo G may be in the clear regarding his New York case, but he has other legal troubles to consider. A police raid on his Los Angeles home revealed multiple weapons in August 2023. There was also charges of battery on a police officer and criminal mischief following a Miami arrest in 2021. Given Polo’s prodigious talent, fans are no doubt pulling for the Chicago native to get his act together and focus on his career. Polo recently appeared on the excellent Lil Tjay song “Way Out the Hood II.”

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Lil Zay Osama Receives Surprising Prison Sentence Over Federal Gun Charge

November 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Zay Osama entered a guilty plea in his federal gun case back in May of 2024, and he finally learned what his prison sentence will be. According to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office in New York’s Eastern District this week, reportedly obtained by Complex, the court sentenced Zay Osama – real name Isaiah Dukes – to 14 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. For those unaware, his case revolves around a modified firearm that he left in an Uber.

“Today’s sentence serves as a warning that those who possess illegal guns, particularly with switches that convert those guns into machine guns, will be held accountable for their actions and for the danger they pose to our community,” United States Attorney Breon Peace reportedly stated in the press release about Lil Zay Osama’s sentence. According to police, the 27-year-old rapper left a loaded Glock 22.40 caliber pistol with a “switch” (that lets the gun fire more than one bullet with just one trigger press) in an Uber. He was in Queens at the time to record in the studio following a Manhattan hotel visit. The driver saw Dukes holding his weapon and noticed it was still there when he left, and reported this to law enforcement.

Lil Zay Osama At BET Awards 2022 After Party

Lil Zay Osama Sentence Prison Guilty Gun Charge Uber Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: (EDITOR NOTE: A star lens filter was used in this image.) Rapper Lil Zay Osama attends Atlantic records BET Awards 2022 After Party on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Prince Williams/Getty Images)

Lil Zay Osama’s arrest followed quickly after this, along with charges of possession of a machine gun and firearm possession as a person with a felony history. While he faced two decades behind bars, this 14-month sentence became good news in the grand scheme of things. “I knowingly possessed a firearm that was a machine gun in Queens County on Sept. 29, 2022,” the “How I Grew Up” artist expressed to Magistrate Judge Taryn Merkl in court. “I know that it was wrong and against the law.”

Meanwhile, we’ll see if Lil Zay Osama continues to release music behind bars and if there are other relevant updates in this case. One of his last releases amid this arrest was the Mozzy collab “Ain’t On S**t.” Whether or not Dukes continues to connect with fans is a mystery, but this certainly could’ve been a much worse situation for him.

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Boosie Badazz Turns To Kamala Harris And Donald Trump For Help With Gun Case

September 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz wants Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to help him out with a presidential pardon for his ongoing gun case. The request comes after he celebrated having the charges dismissed, only to see the ruling vacated two weeks later. He explained the drama while tagging both presidential candidates in a post on X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend.

“My case got dismissed for a ruling that was made n the 9th circuit court .2 weeks later the ruling gets vacated,” he wrote. “SMH soon as I celebrate the law is vacated GTFOH I got some powerful people who hate me with every bone n they body. I was sent to prison for 10 years for 3rd marijuana. For being a user lol no rehab ,no probation sent straight to prison .at this point i need a parden [sic] from whoever wins @vp @realdonaldtrump.”

Boosie Badazz Attends Knicks-Hawks Game In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 15: Rapper, Boosie reacts while courtside during the New York. Knicks game against the Atlanta. Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 15, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

A federal judge initially dismissed Boosie’s firearm possession case in San Diego back in July. In doing so, they deemed it unconstitutional to stop a nonviolent felon from owning a gun. However, the prosecution filed a completely new indictment just two weeks later. Now Boosie’s facing charges of interstate commerce as a convicted felon and knowingly possessing a firearm while dealing with abuse of a controlled substance.

Boosie Badazz Wants Help From The Next President

It’s not the first time Boosie has made headlines for his antics on social media this week. On Monday, he complained about men painting their nails. “IF A MAN IS PAINTING HIS NAILS, ITS EQUAL TO A MAN WEARING A THONG UP HIS AXX #realtalk get it sexy get it sexy,” he wrote with several laughing emojis. It led to ample backlash on the platform. Be on the lookout for further updates on Boosie Badazz on HotNewHipHop.

MY CASE GOT DISMISSED FOR A RULING THAT WAS MADE N THE 9th CIRCUIT COURT .2 WEEKS LATER THE RULING GETS VACATED.SMH SOON AS I CELEBRATE THE LAW IS VACATED GTFOH I GOT SOME POWERFUL PEOPLE WHO HATE ME WITH EVERY BONE N THEY BODY. I WAS SENT TO PRISON FOR 10 YEARS FOR 3rd…

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Boosie Badazz Begs “Whoever Wins” For Presidential Pardon Amid Gun Case

August 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz is no stranger to legal trouble, but last month, the Louisiana-born rapper thought he’d finally seen the end of his longwinded battle over a federal gun charge. The case was dismissed, but just weeks later, he revealed that he had been indicted again. According to him, it was on the same charge, as well as a new one.

For obvious reasons, he wasn’t happy and proceeded to put federal prosecutor Michael Wheat on blast in a post on X. “WHY YOU DIDNT CHARGE ME WITH THAT THE FIRST TIME?” he wrote. “THIS MAN HAS A SERIOUS VENDETTA OF HATE AGAINST ME.” Now, he’s taken to X once again, this time to ask both Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to help him out depending on who gets elected.

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“MY CASE GOT DISMISSED FOR A RULING THAT WAS MADE N THE 9th CIRCUIT COURT,” he began. “2 WEEKS LATER THE RULING GETS VACATED. SMH SOON AS I CELEBRATE THE LAW IS VACATED GTFOH I GOT SOME POWERFUL PEOPLE WHO HATE ME WITH EVERY BONE N THEY BODY. I WAS SENT TO PRISON FOR 10 YEARS FOR 3rd MARIJUANA. FOR BEING A USER LOL NO REHAB ,NO PROBATION SENT STRAIGHT TO PRISON .AT THIS POINT I NEED A PARDEN FROM WHOEVER WINS,” he wrote, tagging both Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Clearly, Boosie is hopeful that one of them can help him amid his legal battle. It remains to be seen whether or not his wish will be granted. What do you think of Boosie Badazz asking whoever wins the presidential race for a pardon? Do you think he’ll get one or not? What about him getting indicted again on the same charge that had previously been dropped? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Blac Youngsta Finally Gets Some Good News Amid Gun Case

August 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Blac Youngsta has dealt with a Texas gun case for a couple of years now, but it seems like those days are finally over. Moreover, a judge in Dallas court reportedly just dismissed the case, according to court documents reportedly obtained by TMZ. Authorities charged him back in October of 2020 after the Lone Star arrest with unlawful possession of a firearm by a person with a felony history. The Heavy Camp, Checkmate rapper’s lawyer Carl A. Moore told the outlet that his client is glad to get this over with and commended the District Attorney’s office. He apparently refused a pre-trial diversion program before this dismissal.

Furthermore, authorities arrested Blac Youngsta in 2020 during a routine traffic stop, finding a handgun tucked in his legs as he rode shotgun. You can see a clip of this by clicking the “Via” link below, which shows him amicably talking to police officers about their van during the arrest. The Memphis native had been arrested in September of the previous year on similar charges. These days, it seems like he has bigger and more positive things to focus on, such as some onstage antics last year that gave 50 Cent a chuckle.

Blac Youngsta Performing In Detroit

Blac Youngsta Gun Case Dismissed Hip Hop News — DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 19: Blac Youngsta performs at Little Caesars Arena on January 19, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

Sadly, this news also comes amid a pretty difficult time for Blac Youngsta and his family. Moreover, police finally arrested a suspect for their alleged involvement in his brother’s murder. “I Love U Baby Brother Rest Up,” Youngsta mourned on Instagram after this tragedy. “I’m Gone Make The World Pay. I Swear To God Nobody Safe. Standing Over Everybody. Everybody #4LIFE. Gone Make Sure They Feel Me I Promise. Life Will Never Me The Same But God Got Me. I’m The Strongest Man N The World.”

Meanwhile, many Blac Youngsta fans thought that his Blac Sheep 2 project was a tribute to his brother. At least he doesn’t have to deal with the headache of this long gun case anymore in his path of recovery and grief. Our prayers go out to Youngsta’s loved ones, especially as we just reached the one-year anniversary of this shooting. Hopefully there are much brighter days ahead.

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Boosie Badazz Commemorates Acquittal’s Anniversary Amid Potential Legal Win

May 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz has a couple of legal wins to celebrate, or at least, a potential escape in sight as he reflects on his previous victories. Moreover, he recently took to his Instagram page to commemorate when the court acquitted him in a 2009 first degree murder case. “12 YEARS AGO TODAY !!” the Baton Rouge rapper captioned his IG post. “I WAS FOUND NOT GUILTY N LET OFF DEATHROW N PUT BACK N POPULATION @runwithjason #MARTIN REAGENrip #NICOLE #Donk TRUST N GOD ” This was a big pop culture moment and especially so for the hip-hop community, so looking back on it must mean a lot to him.

Furthermore, the Boosie Blues MC might score another legal victory over his federal case for firearm possession, according to reported Meghan Cuniff. According to a reported new appellate opinion, people with non-violent felony convictions can legally possess guns for self-defense purposes. This new legal development could lead to the court dismissing his gun case, as his situation is very similar to the overturned case that this appellate opinion stems from. In both cases, authorities found firearms during a traffic stop and neither defendant caught accusations of any other illegal activity.

Boosie Celebrates Anniversary Of His Acquittal

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As such, Boosie might get this legal headache away from him, but no obstacle can stop him from speaking his mind on the culture. Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef did not escape a take from this perspective, and this assessment may surprise you. “I never seen so many men excited to see men tearing each other down thru music,” he wrote on Twitter. “The men r more excited than the women lol.

“DO YALL REALLY WANT ONE OF THESE GREAT ARTIST CAREER DONE CAUSE THEY LOST A RAP BATTLE?” Boosie continued. “DO YALL WANT ALL WHAT THEY HAVE DONE FOR HIP HOP OVERSHADOWED BY RAP BEEF? THEY TALKING ABOUT CHILDREN, BABYMOMAS DIRT, FIANCÉS, MOLESTATION, PEDOPHILES ETC. ‘S**T THEN GOT REAL.’ I HOPE YALL DONT THINK THESE ARTIST N CREWS SHAKING HANDS N SMILING WHEN THEY SEE EACH OTHER. NOBODY GO BE SAFE N THE NEXT ARTIST CITY. NOT TO MENTION WHEN OTHER ARTIST START PICKING SIDES N GETTING INVOLVED smh THATS WHEN S**T GET SERIOUS #justspeakingfacts.”

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Meek Mill Goes After Joe Biden For Comments About Alleged Philadelphia Gun Deals

December 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Meek Mill is someone who has a lot of pride for his home city of Philadelphia. Overall, there are a ton of artists out there who feel strongly for the place they grew up. At the end of the day, these places helped shape them into who they are today. All of these years later, it is cool to see Meek putting on for Philly, while making sure he always gives back. Moreover, he has gotten himself involved in the politics of the city. Meek has become increasingly political over the years, and it was a given that he would want to make the city its best version of itself.

Furthermore, when someone says something inaccurate about the city for a political agenda, he is going to call that out. For instance, recently, President Joe Biden spoke about Philadelphia and how there are gun deals happening there. He described a scene in which vans were pulling up and deals were taking place, both in Philly and New York City. Biden is saying that these kinds of acts will come with a harsher punishment. However, Meek isn’t so sure any of this is actually happening right now.

Meek Mill Responds

Meek Mill accuses Joe Biden of lying about Philadelphia weapons deals pic.twitter.com/gxmINzKfm5

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“Gotta be the army pulling up with trucks of guns in Philly,” Meek said. “This not true unless he know something we don’t know!” Meek definitely makes a good point. A lot of the time, claims are made and there is little evidence to support it. When it comes to political agendas, that is very much a tactic. Crime is something that is on a lot of people’s minds right now, and there has been a lot of pressure to crack down on it. However, many have suggested that the crime wave perpetuated by politicians is simply overblown.

What do you think of Meek’s comments? Let us know, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music word. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.

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Boosie Badazz Arrested After Court Appearance

June 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

According to a spokesperson for the San Diego County District Attorney’s office, rapper Boosie Badazz was arrested today. The spokesperson claims that Boosie was appearing in court for a recent gun case. The gun case was dismissed, however, Boosie was later arrested by federal agents outside of the courtroom. It’s currently unclear what the cause for Boosie’s arrest was.

Boosie pleaded not guilty to his gun charges last month. He was facing up to three years in prison for the four charges. Boosie was charged for felon in possession of a firearm, concealed carry weapon in a vehicle, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, and unlisted owner of a registered firearm. After his initial arrest, he was released on bond. He later performed in San Diego, where he encouraged fans to chant “f*ck San Diego police.”

Boosie Wants To Study Law

Boosie Badazz Arrested After Court Appearance — Lil Boosie performs at Legendz To The Streetz Tour at State Farm Arena on September 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Boosie also recently shared his interest in becoming a defense attorney, after he attended YNW Melly’s double murder trial. He wrote on Twitter, “IM NOT MISSING NO MORE RAP MURDER TRIALS” Also adding, “THIS SH*T IS EDUCATION NO [cap emoji] WATCHING THE DEFENSE N PROSECUTION DROP BARS THEN LOOKING AT THE JURORS TRYIN TO READ THEM IS CRAZYI WANT TO STUDY LAW ,I WANNA TRY IT ,I THINK I CAN BE A DEFENSE ATTORNEY R AT LEAST HELP SOME ATTORNEYS OUTIM MOTIVATED.”

The father of one of YNW Melly’s alleged victims also tore into Boosie for speaking out on the rapper’s behalf earlier this week. “Y’all are b*tches, man. Boosie down there supporting Melly — he flaw as f*ck for that. He don’t even know that n***a Melly,” YNW Juvy’s father claimed. He then went on to say, “He talking ’bout, ‘I want Melly free ’cause that n***a bought me snacks and a magazine at the airport.’ What? Man, go to Marlo Mike’s trial, n***a. Fuck you at this n***a trial?”

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