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Taxstone Receives Yet Another Prison Sentence Over Troy Ave Shooting Case

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Taxstone continues to find trouble in his case for the Troy Ave shooting, for which a court convicted him for fatally shooting the rapper’s bodyguard, Ronald “Banga” McPhatter. A New York court had already sentenced him to 35 years in prison last year for state charges involving first-degree manslaughter, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. For those unaware, the whole situation occurred in NYC’s Irving Plaza back in 2016. Multiple injuries resulted from this. Now, the media personality, real name Daryl Campbell, faces a new sentence, and this one’s reportedly federal. The news comes from court documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop.

Per this source, a judge sentenced Taxstone to 115 months in prison (roughly ten years) on Monday (November 4). This is over federal gun charges including being a person with a felony history in possession of a firearm and receiving a gun via in-state commerce. Furthermore, Judge Lorna Schofield ruled that he must serve his new federal sentence in concurrence with his state-related sentence. “Daryl Campbell used a firearm to target his rival, which led to loss of a life and serious injuries to innocent bystanders,” Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s District Attorney, stated. “Gun violence cannot… address conflict. The toll of guns continues to be staggeringly high and it is horrific that a night out at a concert ended tragically.”

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Troy Ave, Taxstone’s Enemy

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 29: Troy Ave attends Sprinklez New York Takeover on December 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)

As for Troy Ave, he’s now a free man as of August of this year after a few months in prison for his actions during the shooting. He consistently mocked Taxstone over this whole case and especially over his prison sentence. The rapper even testified against him in court, something that the media personality claimed he filled with lies. “Half the stuff… Troy Ave [said] is a complete lie to protect himself from going to jail,” he alleged.

Meanwhile, Taxstone kept his head high and remarked on social media about how he will choose to look on the brighter side. “Just got 35 years for being victimized and reversing the situation. The beauty in it all is I’m not doing 36. Be safe tho,” he wrote.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Responds To Tory Lanez’s Missing Gun Claims

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Major updates regarding the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion shooting case continue to file in. According to Meghann Cuniff (via AllHipHop), the Houston rapper’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, has come forward to shoot down previous claims made by Lanez and his legal team. The latter had stated that the gun that was used to injure Megan went missing and therefore not able to run through DNA tests. That court filing was sent in earlier this month. “As the firearm is unavailable, this further testing is impossible. By failing to preserve the material and exculpatory evidence, the People have infringed on the Petitioner’s right under the First and Fourteenth Amendments to seek redress of Petitioner’s grievances through the judicial process.”

Lanez’s team continued to argue, “The Petitioner is entitled to challenge the legality of his confinement under the Fourteenth Amendment due process clause because of the People’s failure to preserve and present exculpatory evidence at trial and make available to the Petitioner post-trial.” Spiro spoke directly with Cuniff to disprove these claims, saying that the weapon was “there and available” at the Los Angeles Police Department.

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If you remember, prior to these claims from Lanez and his team, he initially wanted to do DNA tests. They thought this would prove his innocence and place the blame at the feet of someone else. That someone else was a former friend of Megan’s, Kelsey Harris. Tory’s appeal for writ of habeas corpus is currently under consideration. The California Attorney General’s Office needing to make a decision on the petition by November 20.

What are your thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyer speaking out against Tory Lanez’s missing gun claims? Do you think the Canadian rapper has any chance of getting out or reducing his sentence? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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BlocBoy JB Arrested On Gun And Drug Charges After Falling Asleep While Driving

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Tennessee State Police have confirmed that James Lee Baker aka “BlocBoy JB”JB has been arrested on gun and drug charges after officers found him asleep behind the wheel.

According to local news reports, the Tennessee Highway Patrol found the Memphis rapper early Tuesday morning (October 1) unconscious in his car with his foot on the brake and a gun in his lap. When the rapper’s Mazda was stopped, he allegedly was found with marijuana after officers searched the car.

The Memphis native was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana and several other charges such as driving with a revoked license and obstructing a highway.

Baker was booked into Shelby County Jail on a $7,500 bond and has had his driver’s license revoked.

He has yet to comment on the charges. 

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NBA YoungBoy Hit With Yet Another Gun Charge After Guilty Plea

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NBA YoungBoy is facing another federal gun charge after authorities filed a new charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon against him. According to court documents obtained by WAFB, prosecutors made the claim in the United States District Court for the District of Utah on Monday. The update stems from his arrest in April when police say he illegally possessed a Sig Sauer P365 9mm semi-automatic pistol.

YoungBoy has been banned from possessing firearms and ammunition since 2016. At the time, he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm. He had been involved in a shooting in South Baton Rouge. After his 2020 arrest in Louisiana, YoungBoy was initially allowed to stay on house arrest in Utah.

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ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 29: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Rapper NBA YoungBoy performs onstage during Lil. Baby & Friends concert to promote the new release of Lil. Baby’s new album “Street Gossip” at Coca-Cola Roxy on November 29, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

The latest update comes after YoungBoy successfully got his 2020 gun case moved from Louisiana to Utah; however, he had to agree to plead guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm to do so. “I wish to plead guilty to the offense charged, to consent to the disposition of the case in the District of Utah in which I am present and to wave trial in the [Middle District of Louisiana],” he said in a court filing. His change of plea hearing is scheduled for September 4.

Prior to his arrest in April, he dropped the track, “Tears Of War.” It served as the final song he recorded before federal agents raided his property and took him into custody. YoungBoy’s next court date in general is set for August 29 in Weber County. Be on the lookout for further updates on NBA YoungBoy on HotNewHipHop.

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HoneyKomb Brazy Accepts Plea Deal In Federal Gun Case

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In December of 2023, HoneyKomb Brazy and two associates were pulled over by police in Alabama, and soon after charged with possession of a firearm. Reportedly, upon searching the vehicle, officers found a Girson MC28 SA 9mm pistol and a Smith and Wesson MP 15 AR pistol. One of the rapper’s associates, bodyguard Miguel Hall, pleaded guilty to the federal gun charge in May of this year. At the time, Brazy appeared ready to go to trial to fight the case.

Now, according to new legal documents obtained by XXL, HoneyKomb Brazy has pleaded guilty as well. Reportedly, this is part of a plea deal that also saw both the defense and prosecutors recommend a sentence of between two-and-a-half and three-and-a-half years behind bars. He’s scheduled to appear in court on October 25, where Judge Kristi DuBose will hand him his sentence.

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HoneyKomb Brazy Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge

As for Hall, he’s scheduled to learn his fate in September. He could be facing up to 15 years in prison. Reportedly, he was previously prohibited from owning a firearm due to a past protection from abuse order. Aside from a hefty prison sentence, Hall could also be looking at a $250K fine and three years of supervised release. Per his plea deal, the prosecution will not bring any additional charges against him and will recommend a shorter sentence.

The news comes after it was revealed last January that authorities had been monitoring Brazy on social media. This was due to the fact that he was a “subject of multiple investigations for years.” Reportedly, Special Agent Evan Fisher found out where Brazy was the night of his arrest based on his posts, though he didn’t specify why he was a person of interest. What do you think of HoneyKomb Brazy pleading guilty to a federal gun charge? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Boosie Badazz Claims He’s Been Indicted On Federal Gun Charge Again Weeks After Dismissal

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Earlier this month, Boosie Badazz hopped online to announce that his longwinded legal battle was finally over, as a judge decided to drop his federal gun charge. At the time, he got emotional, revealing that he planned to take his family on vacation to celebrate. Now, however, it looks like he could be right back where he started. Earlier today, he took to X, claiming that he’s been indicted. He claims he’s facing the same charge as before, and has been hit with a new one.

According to him, he was on his aforementioned vacation when he received a call from his lawyer. They informed him that he’d been indicted, surely putting a damper on his trip. Additionally, he says he was charged with being an [addict] in possession of a firearm. “WHY YOU DIDNT CHARGE ME WITH THAT THE FIRST TIME?” he wondered. “THE JUDGE HAS RULED.”

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Boosie went on, insisting that this must be “unconstitutional” and accusing the federal prosecutor Michael Wheat of having something against him. “THIS SHOWS HOW FAR THESE DEVILS WILL GO TO TRY N STOP A SUCCESSFUL BLACK MAN WITH a VOICE,” he also added. “THIS MAN HAS A SERIOUS VENDETTA OF HATE AGAINST ME.” At the time of writing, it remains unclear exactly what this means for Boosie’s future. Clearly, he wasn’t expecting this.

While Boosie seems to have hit a bump in the road, he did secure at least one legal victory this month. He won a $21K settlement after suing a Florida nightclub for playing his music without having the proper license. What do you think of Boosie Badazz claiming that he’s been indicted on the same charge that a judge dropped earlier this month? What about his remarks about the federal prosecutor? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Boosie Badazz Addresses Snitching Accusations After Gun Case Dismissal

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Earlier this month, Boosie Badazz finally got a happy ending to his longwinded legal battle, as his federal gun case was dismissed in San Diego. As expected, the Louisiana-born rapper got emotional while sharing the news with fans on Instagram, thanking god and sharing his hopes for the future. Unfortunately, however, some social media users were immediately suspicious of how exactly he got off.

This led to speculation that Boosie might have “snitched” on someone else in order to walk free. He denied this during a recent interview with VladTV, insisting that the accusations don’t even make sense. According to him, there wasn’t anyone he could have snitched on, as nobody else was facing charges. “Four people got caught, I’m the only one that got charged,” he explained, laughing. “Who the f*ck imma tell on? That sh*t cr*zy.”

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Boosie Badazz Wonders Who He Could Have Snitched On

Now, it’s back to business as usual for Boosie, and he appears to have big plans. Elsewhere in the interview, he shared that he’s currently preparing to file to legally carry a gun again for his own peace of mind. “We should be allowed to protect ourselves,” he also added. “We’re targets, everybody wants what we got, bro.”

Upon revealing that his case was dismissed, he also said that he planned to travel with his family, something he seems to have missed since getting charged. “I’m at a loss for words right now, man,” he explained following the exciting news. “I’m gonna take me a trip cross country, bro. Got to about three different countries. God good, boy. He’ll make a way out of no way. That n***a love me, bro.” What do you think of Boosie Badazz facing snitching accusations after his gun charge got dismissed this month? What about him shutting the rumors down during his latest interview with VladTV? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Boosie Badazz Gets Emotional After Federal Gun Charge Is Dismissed

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Boosie Badazz has seen no shortage of legal drama over the past year or so, but fortunately, he recently scored an exciting win amid his federal gun case. Last spring, the rapper was arrested in San Diego on a felon in possession of a firearm charge. The arrest took place during a court hearing, and he was later made to wear an ankle monitor, which he finally got to remove last month.

Now, according to a new Tweet from Meghann Cuniff, the gun charge has been dismissed. “Boosie cried and said he’s going to take his family on vacation to celebrate,” she wrote earlier today alongside a photo of Boosie and his lawyer, Meghan Blanco.

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Boosie took to Instagram to share his reaction to getting the case dismissed, appearing hopeful for the future. “I’m at a loss for words right now, man,” he explained. “I’m gonna take me a trip cross country, bro. Got to about three different countries. God good, boy. He’ll make a way out of no way. That n***a love me, bro.” Blanco also shared her reaction to the dismissal in a statement to XXL, revealing how happy she is for her client. “I am so thrilled for Mr. Hatch!” she said. “He can finally put this saga behind him go back to doing what he does best—taking care of the people he loves and making music.”

Of course, Boosie is also being flooded with supportive messages from fans, who are looking forward to seeing him back on the road. What do you think of Boosie’s federal gun charge being dismissed? What about him getting emotional after hearing the exciting news? Can you blame him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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NBA YoungBoy’s New Mugshot Surfaces Online Following His Latest Arrest

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NBA YoungBoy has had his fair share of legal issues in the past, and unfortunately, they don’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon. Earlier this week, it was revealed that the rapper was arrested at his Utah home, which he’s dubbed Gravedigger Mountain. He’s been on house arrest there, awaiting trial for a federal gun charge, for two years.

YB was booked for “patterns of unlawful activity, procuring or attempting to procure drugs, identity fraud, forgery, possession of controlled substances, and possession of a dangerous weapon.” He was taken into custody yesterday (April 16) following a search of his property. It remains unclear exactly what he’s accused of. Either way, the arrest could certainly threaten his ability to await trial at home.

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NBA YoungBoy Looks Unbothered

Amid all of the chatter and questions remaining about YB’s legal drama, his latest mugshot has surfaced online. In the photo, the 24-year-old looks relatively unbothered, though it’s hard to tell by the low-quality image. Regardless, he’s got a lot to worry about these days, particularly if he’s found guilty of what he’s being accused of. This isn’t the first time his house arrest privileges were threatened either. At the end of February, prosecutors filed a request to address his allegedly “non-compliant behavior,” accusing him of doing drugs despite strict orders not to. It’s not been revealed exactly which substances YB was accused of using, however, he allegedly told supervising officers he had “no intentions” of stopping.

According to reports, NBA YoungBoy is currently being held without bond. This means that he’ll remain behind bars, at least for the time being. What do you think of NBA YoungBoy’s latest arrest? Do you think he’ll be able to find a way out of jail? What about his mugshot surfacing online? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Zay Osama Arrested For Gun Possession & Robbery: Report

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According to new reports, Lil Zay Osama has been arrested for gun possession and robbery. Unfortunately for him, this is the latest in a series of arrests for similar charges, ones that have plagued his life and career for a long time. It’s important to note that much of this is due to the systemic conditions and circumstances that he faced while growing up in Chicago. Nevertheless, the specific charges include theft of over $10,000 in stolen goods, although the arrest report indicates that it doesn’t reach the $100,000 mark. In addition, this document details the specific firearm charges that he faces.

Furthermore, authorities took custody of Lil Zay Osama for possessing a loaded machine gun on his person and in the passenger compartment of his vehicle. Not only that, but the report also suggests that he modified the gun in some way that left a defaced serial number. It’s unclear what the “Ain’t On S**t” rapper’s status or condition is, as well as whether he’d be able to bond or bail out. Surely within the coming days and weeks, we should get new updates on this case and what other implications it could yield for him.

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Lil Zay Osama Arrested

Back in October of last year, Lil Zay Osama spoke on another arrest he faced and the circumstances behind his escape of it. “I’m On A 1Million Dollar Bail Rn,” he wrote on Instagram. “Ima Beat This Up Like Rocky Thanks to my lawyer @dawnmflorio [heart emoji] We Locked In 5L. It’s cr*zy i thought people would say free me hoping i do better and wish the best. Yall really in the comments and on blogs saying 20 and 30 plus ima get and yall hope i get time im dum and etc. Don’t believe everything u hear i been out here i know how to move dont believe everything u hear.”

Meanwhile, these issues even prompted the 26-year-old to call for help from other famous rap figures. Perhaps he will do the same this time around and expose his situation publicly in more elaborate ways. Hopefully this is the last arrest, and one that marks the end of his legal troubles. For more news and updates on Lil Zay Osama, stay posted on HNHH.

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