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Polo G Arrested After Hotel Staff Allegedly Finds Gun In His Room

April 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Polo G is no stranger to run-ins with the police, and unfortunately, his latest one landed him behind bars. Earlier this week, the Chicago MC was staying at the Dominick Hotel in downtown Manhattan when officials received a phone call from staff. One staff member reportedly found a gun in Polo G’s room while cleaning it. This led them to notify the local authorities.

“On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at approximately 1209 hours, police responded to a 911 call for found property at 246 Spring Street. Upon arrival it was reported to officers that there is a firearm at the location. An individual was placed into custody at the location without incident,” a statement from NYC police reads.

Polo G Charged With Criminal Possession Of A Weapon & More

Polo G Arrested After Hotel Staff Allegedly Finds Gun In His Room — Rapper Polo G performs onstage during day 3 of Rolling Loud Los Angeles at NOS Events Center on December 12, 2021 in San Bernardino, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

As a result of the staff member’s alleged finding, Polo G has now been charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Possession of a Firearm. His arraignment is currently pending in Manhattan Criminal Court. Sadly, however, this isn’t the first time Polo G has found himself facing similar charges. Last August, his Southern California home was raided by the LAPD in connection to a robbery. Rifles, machine guns, pistols, a shotgun, a suppressor, a pair of switches, and more were reportedly found at the residence.

At the time, Polo G was booked on illegal possession of the short-barreled rifle his associate Trench Baby allegedly used to carry out the robbery. Shortly after his arrest, he and his sister Taurean were both released on a $100K bond. What do you think of Polo G getting arrested for alleged gun possession in New York City earlier this week? 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 Motion To Dismiss Gun Charges Reportedly Rejected

March 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that NBA YoungBoy has endured his fair share of legal issues. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the hitmaker will be getting a break any time soon. Last month, he requested that his charge for possession of firearms by a felon be dropped, arguing that it violates his constitutional rights. Reportedly, his motion has been rejected.

“The government has not alleged that Mr. Gaulden was observed to be holding a firearm by any law enforcement officer (or any other witness), nor have any allegations been made that Mr. Gaulden was using a firearm in any unlawful way at the time of his alleged offense,” his legal team wrote. “Rather, the government merely alleges that music video footage shows Mr. Gaulden possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony and for possessing a firearm which is not registered in the national firearms registration and transfer record.”

NBA YoungBoy’s Gun Charges Won’t Be Dropped

Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again performs during Lil Weezyana at Champions Square on August 25, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

The Fifth Circuit cited its repeated rejection of challenges to the statute and emphasized its intent to keep guns out of the hands of those deemed irresponsible. They also claim that upon reexamination, the statute would hold up as constitutional. This isn’t the only legal loss YB has taken as of late, however. At the beginning of this month, the rapper was accused of violating his house arrest restrictions by using unspecified drugs.

He’s also accused of having “informed his supervising officer that he has no intentions to discontinue using the substance that resulted in the violation.” The alleged violation puts him at risk of going back to jail. What do you think of NBA YoungBoy’s request for his gun charges to be dropped? What about feds reportedly rejecting it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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DigDat Arrest: UK Rapper Facing Attempted Murder & Multiple Gun Charges

February 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

UK rhymers have been keeping just as busy as their American counterparts in crafting new music releases this winter, though for one of them, time in the studio has come to a sudden halt. Nathan Tokosi (better known in the industry as DigDat) was arrested and charged with attempted murder earlier this month. Along with charges for that crime, he also faces multiple related to guns. Foreign outlet News Shopper shared the story this past Monday (February 19), claiming that Tokoski tried to fatally shoot a man last November in West London.

Another accusation against the young rhymer is “possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life/enable another to do so, as well as possessing three 9mm Parabellum-caliber bullets for a firearm.” It’s worth noting this isn’t his first run-in with the law. Previously, Tokosi was sentenced to 10 years at the age of 13 for unknown reasons, half of which he wound up serving. He violated probation in late 2022, resulting in a brief stint back in the slammer, making his way back home after seven months.

DigDat in Police Custody After Alleged Shooting Last Fall

In terms of his artistry, DigDat’s most famous release is 2018’s “Air Force,” for which he tapped Krept & Konan and K Trap to aid him on the remix. It inevitably peaked at No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart that December, generating plenty of buzz around the embattled creative. Witnessing someone with so much talent getting caught up in the world of crime is saddening for hip-hop heads, but they wish Tokosi the best ahead of next month’s sentencing. Four others have already been found guilty of murder in connection with the case – Ka’mani Brightly-Donaldson, Kammar Henry-Richards (Kay-O), Joao Pateco-te and Jeffrey Gyimah.

As one recording artist waits to find out if he’ll be sentenced to hard time for his alleged crimes, another is walking free. Kodak Black was happy to be heading home after being arrested (again) in late 2023, and he’s even more eager for the arrival of his second son on Friday (February 23). Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for any updates on DigDat and other rappers.

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NBA YoungBoy Argues His Gun Charges Violate His Second Amendment Rights

February 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

NBA YoungBoy and his legal team are arguing that the gun charges he’s facing violate his Second Amendment rights. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the attorneys contested the fundamental legality of banning convicted felons from accessing guns.

“The government has not alleged that Mr. Gaulden was observed to be holding a firearm by any law enforcement officer (or any other witness), nor have any allegations been made that Mr. Gaulden was using a firearm in any unlawful way at the time of his alleged offense,” the rapper’s legal team wrote. “Rather, the government merely alleges that music video footage shows Mr. Gaulden possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony and for possessing a firearm which is not registered in the national firearms registration and transfer record.”

NBA YoungBoy Attends The Benjamin Crump Awards

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 16: (L-R) Benjamin Crump, NBA Youngboy and Tony. Smith attend The Benjamin Crump Awards at The. Venue of Hollywood on January 16, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images)

They continued: “The government does not allege that Mr. Gaulden was posing a threat to anyone and cannot even allege that the suspected firearms observed in the video were functional or loaded when the video was recorded. This prosecution seeks to restrict and deny Mr. Gaulden’s Second Amendment right to possess a firearm based solely on his status [as] a felon and his alleged failure to comply with bureaucratic regulations requiring the registration of firearms into a national database.” The documents further argue that there is a “lack of a clear historical continuity between the firearm laws in effect when the Second Amendment was ratified” and the current system. They also add the state “cannot provide the historical analogues” to justify felony disarmament with firearm regulation in the U.S.

The argument comes as YoungBoy prepares to go to trial in the case in July. He’s been under house arrest since 2021. He faces charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm. Be on the lookout for further updates on NBA YoungBoy on HotNewHipHop.

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G Herbo Announces New Mixtape Titled ‘Best Rapper Alive’

February 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

G Herbo is getting ready to drop off a new project, and he thinks it will make him the “best rapper alive.”

Speaking with TMZ, Herbo revealed he had new music on the way, a mixtape titled Best Rapper Alive.

In Sept. 2023, G Herbo announced he would be off the Machine Entertainment Group roster, revealing that the label’s executives have monetarily shorted him over the years.

Herbo reveals he has been on the Machine Entertainment roster since he was 16. Machine is led by Joseph “JB” Bowden and Mikkey Halstead. Herbo now states he spent a million dollars in legal fees to get free.

“I been signed to Machine since I was 16 years old,” Herbo said. “I was a minor my parents had to sign me up. I signed my publishing away perpetually for 15 grand. I got to the bottom of it, we got that back. We amended that contract so many times.”

Later, Herbo would reveal someone he trusted with his life was running his business and never touched his residuals. After a meeting, Herbo revealed he was blocked by Machine execs, who also attempted to press charges against him.

You can hear the full details of the bad situation Herbo has found himself in below.

G Herbo was arrested in Chicago in July. According to TMZ, Herbo was arrested at 5:45 PM at the intersection of North Wabash and East Ontario in downtown Chicago.

Herbo was charged with misdemeanor unlawful use of a weapon in a public space.

G Herbo did make a bond and will have to return to court at a later date.

Herbo also had almost 300 grams of marijuana in his possession. He will face no charges for the weed.

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HoneyKomb Brazy Hit With Federal Gun Charge Indictment

January 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

According to a FOX 10 News report on Friday (January 26), HoneyKomb Brazy was just indicted on federal gun charges soon after his release on bond. Moreover, the rapper (real name Nashon Jones) and his two bodyguards, Miguel Wayne Hall and Mason Demetrius Fuller, were indicted specifically for illegal firearm possession. Furthermore, HoneyKomb and Fuller had restrictions in place preventing them from taking ownership of guns thanks to felony convictions in their past. On the other hand, Hall reportedly got an outright ban concerning firearm possession, stemming from a protection-from-abuse order against him from a Georgia judge.

For those unaware, the Mobile, Alabama MC and his entourage encountered police thanks to a traffic stop on December 18 of last year, which led to their subsequent arrest. Authorities alleged that, when they searched the vehicle, they found a Girsan MC 28 SAC 9mm pistol close to the driver’s seat. Not only that, but they also claimed to find a Smith & Wesson MP 15 AR pistol, Promethazine, and marijuana. As such, HoneyKomb Brazy’s original charges also included possession of a controlled substance and the “certain persons forbidden to possess a pistol” code.

HoneyKomb Brazy Indicted On Federal Gun Charges: Report

JUST IN: HoneyKomb Brazy and his two bodyguards have been indicted on federal gun charges, Fox 10 News reports.

All three men were arrested last December following a traffic stop where police discovered guns and drugs. pic.twitter.com/2awjkA0sj1

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) January 26, 2024

When news outlets and the media as a whole picked this up, folks also found out that federal law enforcement quickly involved themselves in this case. For example, a federal agent testified during a preliminary hearing that they monitored HoneyKomb Brazy before this arrest. This owed itself to his relation to multiple investigations in years prior, and he announced plans to take this to trial. Brazy reportedly saw freedom from jail in November of last year following 48 months served for possessing a gun as a person with a felony history.

Meanwhile, this development comes after he also spoke on other cases or legal actions within the rap world. Most recently, the Alabama artist walked back his accusation that Finesse2tymes snitched, which he did around the same time that folks found out that the feds were on him for some time. Hopefully this all clears up and he can focus on what he currently faces, not what already resolved. For more news and the latest updates on HoneyKomb Brazy, come back to HNHH.

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Lil Zay Osama Faces 20-Year Sentence Following Gun Charges & Indictment

January 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Zay Osama’s recent arrest for gun possession and retail theft is remaining a court battle for the foreseeable future. Moreover, a New York grand jury indicted him on Wednesday (January 24) for possession of a machine gun and unregistered firearm possession, which could result in a 20-year sentence at maximum. The rapper, now in state custody in Illinois on unrelated charges, allegedly left a loaded Glock pistol with a switch in a car riding from Manhattan to Queens, which he used as a ride-share, and was arrested in 2022. He will face arraignment at a later date, and he was arrested in December of 2023 following a police chase.

“As alleged, [Isaiah] Dukes [Lil Zay Osama’s real name] brought a machine gun into our District, and then dangerously left it in the back of a ride-share,” Breon Peace, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, shared. “This Office, together with our law enforcement partners, will continue to work diligently to protect our communities from such dangerous weapons.

Lil Zay Osama Performing In 2021

Lil Zay Osama Indictment 20 Year Sentence Gun Charges Hip Hop News — ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 27: Lil Zay Osama performs on November 27, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage/Getty Images)

“His indictment is a stark reminder that loaded, illegal firearms -– sometimes modified to maximize their deadly potential, as alleged in this case -– continue to be brought into and carried throughout New York City,” Edward Caban, New York Police Department Commissioner, also remarked. “Let me be clear. This behavior will not be tolerated here. The NYPD vows to keep our streets safe from guns and anyone who unlawfully possesses them. I commend and thank the ride-share driver who observed this weapon for doing what we always ask of all New Yorkers. He saw something and he said something, and he possibly saved lives in the process.”

Meanwhile, this is what the MC had to say on Instagram in response to all of his legal trouble. “I guarantee n***as gone need me before I need them,” he wrote. “I’ll be home sooner than you think. Blink n***a [purple devil emoji].” For more news and the latest updates on Lil Zay Osama, log back into HNHH.

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HoneyKomb Brazy Out On Bond But Facing Federal Gun Charges

December 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Alabama rapper HoneyKomb Brazy has a LONG history with the justice system and that doesn’t seem like it’s going to end any time soon. He was sentenced to 15 years in jail for gun charges back in 2020, though he only ended up serving 18 months of the sentence before he was released. He was returned to prison following a parole violation for drug possession after being released where he spent more than a year.

While Brazy was back in prison his grandparents both died as the result of a house fire. While the news was initially reported as an accident further investigation revealed that it was actually the result of a shooting. Four men were arrested for executing the shooting which police believe caused the fire after striking an oxygen tank. Brazy was finally released from prison last month, but he couldn’t stay out of trouble for very long. Catch up on his most recent legal trouble below.

HoneyKomb Brazy Granted Bond

Earlier this month, HoneyKomb Brazy was arrested once again in his native Alabama. During a traffic stop, he and two men were found in possession of two guns. As a convicted felon, Brazy wasn’t allowed to have the guns and was arrested as a result. He’s been hit with charges for illegal possession of a firearm. That comes in addition to the drug charges he had dished out against him following the arrest.

In the month that he was free leading up to his most recent arrest Brazy was busy. The rapper was able to release some new songs. The biggest of the bunch were “6 O’Clock” and “Letter To God” both of which have racked up tens of thousands of Spotify streams. What do you think of HoneyKomb Brazy finding himself in legal trouble again so quickly after being released from prison? Do you think he will be able to beat his newest gun and drug charges? Let us know in the comment section below.

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HoneyKomb Brazy Arrested, Hit With Gun And Drug Charges

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

HoneyKomb Brazy was arrested in Alabama earlier this week following a traffic stop, and is now facing drug and gun charges. According to jail records obtained by XXL, the rapper was arrested on Monday morning, and charged with possession of a controlled substance and a pistol. Further details about his arrest are not available at the time of writing. It’s clear, however, that the incident will only complicate his ongoing legal battle.

Last month, HoneyKomb Brazy was released from prison after serving 30 months behind bars. Only days later, he returned to turn himself in for allegedly exposing himself to a police officer back in 2021. This only scratches the surface of the Alabama native’s legal trouble, however. In 2020, the artist was sentenced to 15 years for possession of a firearm as a felon. He was later released after serving 18 months. In July of 2021, he was booked once again for violating his probation after authorities spotted him in music videos with guns and drugs.

HoneyKomb Brazy’s Legal Trouble Continues

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While he was serving his sentence in 2021, the performer’s grandparents died as the result of a house fire. New details emerged the next year, and investigators alleged that the incident took place due to a Facebook post from OMB Peezy. Terrance Watkins, Jamarcus Chambers, and Patrick Lewis were charged with their murder. They’re accused of firing multiple shots into the home under drug kingpin Darrin Southall’s orders. Prosecutors believe that Watkins was upset by Peezy’s Facebook post, and later came up with a plan to “hurt Jones.”

“A likely scenario is that the gunfire resulted in the explosion of an oxygen tank, which in turn would have caused the explosion of other oxygen tanks in the house, which would lead to the fire,” attorney Louis Walker said of the alleged attack. What do you think of HoneyKomb Brazy getting arrested in Alabama? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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NBA YoungBoy Finally Lands Trial Date In Gun Case

December 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

NBA YoungBoy will officially be standing trial in his long-standing gun case in July 2024, according to court documents obtained by AllHipHop. The notice went out on December 13. YoungBoy has been on house arrest in Utah while awaiting trial since his 2020 arrest for federal firearms charges.

“Trial (jury) in this matter is hereby assigned for Monday, July 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, July 25, 2024, in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Shelly D. Dick,” the notice read. “Pretrial Conference is set for Tuesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in chambers before Chief District Judge Shelly D. Dick.”

NBA YoungBoy Performs At Day N Night Festival

ANAHEIM, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Rapper Youngboy performs onstage during the Day N. Night Festival at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 10, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

The arrival of a trial date comes following YoungBoy and his team’s request that the terms of his house arrest be relaxed. They cited his worsening mental health as well as difficulty producing music. “Being confined to his home and unable to complete his employment obligations has led to great anxiety, depression, loss of weight, and sleep. Mr. Gaulden [NBA YoungBoy] has been visibly stressed and has expressed concern and loss of hope that he will be able to return to his contracted employment obligation,” his lawyers said. They added that his sales have “suffered” due to his “limited ability to produce quality recordings.” They also added that he’s already “exhausted all his options for recording in his home with a very limited production crew.”

In response, prosecutors argued that the request was not specific enough about the details of working in outside studios. “Where are the studios? Who is allowed there? Will individuals that are not allowed at his home be present at the studios? How many people will be at the studios?” were among the questions they raised. The judge has not ruled on that request yet. Be on the lookout for further updates on NBA YoungBoy’s case on HotNewHipHop.

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