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Crip Mac Arrested, Faces Federal Gun Charges

December 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

When Crip Mac went to Los Angeles County court on Tuesday (December 5), he ran into an unexpected problem. A judge agreed to drop gun charges against him stemming from a September 3 arrest for being a person with felony convictions in possession of a firearm. However, according to Billboard and an alleged indictment and court records, U.S. Marshals arrested N3on’s rival seconds after the judge ruled this. While the state charges were no more, they moved his case up to federal court and the U.S. Attorney’s office. Currently, the South Los Angeles resident and expectant father is reportedly held in pretrial detention, and his next scheduled hearing is set to take place on Monday (December 11).

Furthermore, shortly before the Marshals took Crip Mac in, the court looked at a two-month-old indictment against him. The For The Love Of Lena contestant faced charges of possession of an unregistered weapon and ten rounds of ammunition, which is especially illegal with his history of felony convictions. “Defendant possessed such ammunition knowing that he had previously been convicted of at least one of the following felony crimes,” the indictment read.

Crip Mac’s Gun Charges Move Up To Federal Level

What’s more is that he was also arrested on similar charges in July of 2022 and October of 2021. Crip Mac’s other arrests include for attempted second-degree armed robbery in November of 2017, grand theft in August of 2015, and transportation of a controlled substance in October of 2014. A California attorney unrelated to the No Jumper guest‘s case, spoke to Billboard about how this arrest, moving from state to federal jurisdiction, is common. “Sometimes, local authorities become frustrated by lenient sentencing for people who are prolific [offenders], so they request the feds review for prosecution,” Briggs explained. “This puts more prison time in the discussion.

“The worst case is he gets folded into a larger gang conspiracy and RICO case involving murders,” he continued. “In that case, it’s likely life in prison. It’s possible, depending on the specific facts of his case, he could do 10 years [for just the gun charges]. It depends on various individual factors.” We’ll see what will happen to the good friend of Adam22 in the coming weeks. For more news and the latest updates on Crip Mac, stay up to date on HNHH.

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Mikey Williams Not Practicing With Team Amid Gun Charges

September 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Memphis freshman Mikey Williams remains away from team practices as he awaits a court hearing on gun charges leveled at him earlier this year. While Williams is enrolled in online classes at the university, he does not have team facilities or is participating in team activities. The university has stated that this will remain the case “until his pending legal process is complete. The process to assess and determine his status with the team will be initiated at that time.”

Williams is the #49-ranked recruit in ESPN‘s Class of 2023 and had millions of followers on social media. However, the 6″2 shooting guard out of San Ysidro, California made headlines earlier this year when he reportedly shot at a vehicle leaving his residence. He now faces five charges of assault with a weapon and one charge of firing into an occupied vehicle. After pleading not guilty in April, his preliminary hearing was postponed three times and is currently scheduled for October 10.

Memphis Preparing For Season Without Williams

SAN DIEGO, CA – JANUARY 28: San Ysidros Mikey Williams plays during a high school basketball game against Las Vegas Bishop Gorman Jan. 28, 2023 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Williams did not join the team for their summer trip to the Dominican Republic and missed the first week of official practices. Memphis open their season against Jackson State on November 6 and have two exhibition games in late October. The future for Williams remains unclear at this time. Penny Hardaway and other team officials have declined to comment about the matter at this time. However, while he is their best recruit, he is not Memphis’ only recruit. Furthermore, the Tigers have a bevy of transfers also joining the program.

Also joining the Tigers this season are several other top-tier recruits. There is Williams’ high-school teammate Javonte Taylor, who is ranked #67 by ESPN. Furthermore, there is Ashton Hardaway, son of Tigers’ coach Penny and ESPN‘s #92 recruit. Last season, Memphis won the AAC tournament but crashed out in the first round of the NCAA tournament against #25 Florida Atlantic. Williams’ case remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

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Judge Refuses To Dismiss Boosie Badazz Gun Charges

August 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A judge in San Diego has denied a motion to dismiss gun charges against Boosie Badazz. Boosie was arrested on felony gun possession in June, spending a few days in jail before being granted bond. Per the San Diego Union-Tribune, Boosie was back in court this week to seek a dismissal of the charges. The dismissal, filed last month, argued that the charges were a violation of Boosie’s 2nd Amendment rights as well as the precedent established by New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen (2022). The Supreme Court ruled has set a percent that modern gun laws must have a historical analog. This has led to judges siding with individuals convicted of felonies who argue that it is unconstitutional for their felony conviction to bar them from gun ownership.

The ruling was one of the biggest changes to firearm law in several years and a massive blow against gun control advocates. However, it does of course come with checks and balances. The ruling is not universally applied, meaning that a defendant cannot pull a precedent wherever it may exist. Instead, defendants must be able to show percent and analogs from the circuit in which they are being tried. That is exactly the reason why Boosie has seen his motion denied.

Boosie To Face Trial For Gun Charges

A San Diego judge has denied Boosie Badazz’s request to dismiss his gun charge. He’s now expected to head to trial.

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— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) August 12, 2023

“Nothing in Mr. Hatch’s motion persuades this Court that these holdings are incorrect or that the Court otherwise has the right to disregard binding Ninth Circuit precedent here,” District Judge Cathy Bencivengo wrote in her decision. This is not unusual for the 9th Circuit. Bencivengo denied a similar motion from a defendant last year. District Judge William Hayes also ruled against a dismissal motion for the same reason earlier this year. This means that Boosie will now likely face trial on the charges.

Meanwhile, more shakeups to gun ownership law could be coming in the next few months. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case pertaining to the legality of gun ownership for those with domestic violence restraining orders. While it is a different case to the precedent Booise is arguing, it could still be pertinent to the overall case of those with felonies seeking the right to bear arms.

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Shy Glizzy Will Not Face Charges For Alleged Gun Incident With Ex-Girlfriend

July 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Shy Glizzy found himself in a lot of hot legal water following a May arrest in West Hollywood following a dispute with his ex-girlfriend. Moreover, model Maya Colon pressed charges after he allegedly threatened her with a gun, she claims, and that this followed various threats to her family, career, and subsequent relationships after their April split. What’s more is that she claimed the rapper followed her in his car and, at a red light, brandished a firearm and hit it on her windshield. His arrest resulted in a felony charge of threats following his release on bond for $50,000.

However, now TMZ reports indicate that the court cleared Shy Glizzy of all charges on Friday (July 14). According to the outlet, authorities did not find sufficient evidence to support Colon’s claims, which eventually led to them dropping the case. Not only that, but apparently officials committed an “inadmissible search and seizure” when investigating the case, which can hold very serious consequences. That’s a violation of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and it implies a few possible actions. One is a search without a warrant, search with no probable cause, or an unjustified extension of a legal search and seizure.

Shy Glizzy At A Meet & Greet

Shy Glizzy Cleared Charges Gun Ex Girlfriend — SILVER SPRING, MD – OCTOBER 12: Shy Glizzy ‘Jefe’ stops by WKYS 93.9 for meet and greet at Radio One on October 12, 2018 in Silver Spring, Maryland. (Photo by Brian Stukes/Getty Images)

Regardless, the D.C. MC’s ex-girlfriend still has a temporary restraining order against him. Furthermore, it details that Shy Glizzy must stay at least 100 yards away from her. In addition, he can’t contact her and can’t post any explicit photos or videos of her online (assumedly “explicit” refers to pictures and videos explicitly about her, since not being able to post explicit content sounds like a given). Still, apparently Colon still seeks a permanent restraining order in court, from what reports indicate, despite the dropped charges.

Meanwhile, the 30-year-old denied any and all claims on his Instagram Story back in May when this all blew up. “The accusations made against me are completely false,” he expressed. “I would never in my life pull a weapon or harm a female in any way so stop with the BS allegations! What is wrong with ppl?” For more news and the latest updates on Shy Glizzy, stick around on HNHH.

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Boosie Badazz Had Bond Doubled Before Jail Release

June 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz left a San Diego jail on June 23 after making bond on the federal felony gun charges he was facing. Boosie celebrated by live streaming and asking for tickets to the BET Awards. However, the moment was the end of a long ordeal for the rapper.

Prosecutors appealed a $50K bond granted to Boosie on June 20. Boosie called this decision discriminatory, stating that the prosecutor was “racist and has evil intentions.” Calling on “prayer warriors” to descend on San Diego, Booise expressed fear that someone was trying to keep him behind bars.

Unfortunately for Boosie, the appeal was upheld and the rapper was issued a modified bond on June 23. While that did not prevent him from leaving jail, it did set him back double what he was due to pay just three days prior.

Boosie Released On $100K Bond

Boosie Badazz is a free man after posting a $100K bond in his federal gun case Friday night … and we caught him happy as a clam as he left a California lockup. pic.twitter.com/C6OJuE5lkF

— EkeNarrate (@EkeNarrate) June 24, 2023

Per TMZ, Boosie’s new bail was set at $100K. The new bail is double the original amount. Increased bond amounts typically relate to a higher risk that an individual poses to the wider community.

Despite this, Bossie claims that the prosecution “showed no evidence of me being a flight risk or a danger to the community.” This appears to reinforce the rapper’s notion that for some reason, the prosecution were eager to keep him behind bars.

While he is out of jail, the gun charges still remain. It’s unknown when Boosie will have to return to court on the charges. However, his attorney claims that her client is innocent and looks forward to seeing the federal charges thrown out. Boosie was initially arrested for the federal charges on the same day that state charges against him were dismissed.

YNW Melly Murder Trial Gets Another Twist

Before finding himself in jail, Boosie had been helping the defense team representing rapper YNW Melly. Melly is facing a double murder charge and has had a very memorable trial so far.

However, the latest twist came not from the rapper, but from the prosecution. They allege that Melly had texted his mother, asking her to buy him a firearm. “Get a Glock ASAP…Like go now” YNW urged her. “Ok, what’s wrong? I got your .45,” she wrote back. “I just don’t want no illegal gun. Well dats not illegal,” the recording artist responded. He also added that he wanted a “Glock 40 or 19” in subsequent texts.

While the trial is ongoing, many believe that it is heading south for the rapper. He could face up to life in prison for the charges if found guilty. However, that is a developing story and any updates will be found here on HotNewHipHop.

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Boosie Badazz Was Reportedly Granted Bond

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz has reportedly gotten out on bond, according to DJ Akademiks. The Off the Record host shared a post from the rapper’s label’s Instagram page, Tuesday, breaking the news. Boose had been placed under arrest after authorities caught him with a gun on Instagram Live. They picked him up following the dismissal of another gun case in San Diego.

At the time of his initial arrest, his team shared a statement to XXL confirming the situation. “Boosie asks for prayers as he deals with this unfortunate circumstance in his life,” the statement read. “He hopes that he can rejoin his family soon and knows that God got him.”

Boosie In Concert

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 30: 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 commented on the arrest on Twitter after the fact. “I WANNA TAKE THIS TIME TO APOLOGIZE TO MY KIDS,” he wrote. “IM SORRY AND I LOVE YALL FOREVER.” Fans shared plenty of messages of support in response to the update.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives filed a federal complaint with the United States District Court claiming that Boosie possessed a Glock while filming a music video in May. According to ABC10 News, the filing states that on May 6, 2023, the rapper, while fully knowing his status as a person previously convicted of a felony, “did knowingly possess a firearm that traveled in and affected interstate commerce, to wit: a Glock 19 pistol bearing serial number BXPZ813 loaded with ten 9-millimeter caliber rounds of ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).” Check out the latest update on Boosie’s status on IG below.

Boosie Makes Bond

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Boosie has yet to comment on getting bond, himself, on any of his social media pages. Be on the lookout for that as well as any further updates on his case in the coming days.

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Boosie Badazz Denied Bond, Faces Numerous Charges

June 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz has been in the news quite a bit as of late. Firstly, he started the week in Florida for the trial of YNW Melly. Overall, Boosie has been providing some advice to Melly’s legal counsel. Moreover, these two have shared a bit of a bond in the past, and the Louisiana legend just wanted to show some support. Although, his appearance in court proved to be controversial as some of the victims’ families felt upset by his support for an alleged murderer.

Subsequently, Boosie flew all the way to San Diego so that he could partake in a hearing for a gun case. The artist has previously been arrested for gun possession in the city, and on Wednesday, he had the case dismissed. However, immediately after his court hearing was over, Boosie Badazz was arrested by Federal agents. This led to a ton of reactions on social media, from both his most fervent haters, and his most loyal supporters. At this time, the rapper remains locked up.

More Trouble For Boosie Badazz

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 26: Rapper Boosie Baddazz attends the game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

According to DJ Vlad, Boosie Badazz has been denied bond by a Federal judge. Moreover, the outlet has reported what kind of charges he could be staring down. These include felony firearm possession and bringing firearms “across interstate highways.” Overall, these are some serious charges that could come with some hefty penalties. From here, Boosie will be back in court on Tuesday, June 20th for another hearing.

Since his arrest, Boosie Badazz has offered a message to his children on social media. Additionally, he has even attempted to sell his Rolls Royce. This is a developing situation, so stay tuned to HNHH for updates. Additionally, let us know your thoughts on this, in the comments below.

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Boosie Badazz Tweets Mysterious Message To Children After Arrest

June 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rapper Boosie Badazz was arrested today according to a spokesperson from the San Diego County District Attorney’s office. The spokesperson stated that Boosie was in court for a recent gun case, which was ultimately dismissed. However, following his court appearance, federal agents arrested Boosie outside the courtroom. The exact reason for his arrest remains unclear at this time. Last month, Boosie pleaded not guilty to the charges he was facing.

During the hearing, Boosie faced multiple gun-related charges. They included felon in possession of a firearm, concealed carry weapon in a vehicle, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, and being an unlisted owner of a registered firearm. If convicted, Boosie could have faced a maximum sentence of three years in prison. After his initial arrest, he was released on bond. Luckily, as we know, those charges were dropped. However, Boosie apparently has to deal with a new set of unknown charges following his most recent arrest. It is worth noting that during a performance in San Diego, Boosie encouraged his fans to chant derogatory remarks towards the San Diego police.

Boosie’s Cryptic Tweet

On June 14, TMZ reported on Boosie and his court hearing for the previous gun case in San Diego County. The good news, as we now know, was that the gun case was dismissed. Sadly, Boosie’s new legal issue is now pending. TMZ did not provide details about the reason for his arrest or the charges he may be facing. They simply stated the circumstances leading up to the arrest were unknown. Boosie is no stranger to run-ins with the law, but this is not something that anyone seems to have known about.

Boosie’s tweet following the arrest by federal agents only made the situation seem even more dire. In response to TMZ’s report, Boosie took to Twitter to address the situation and apologize to his kids. He wrote, “I WANNA TAKE THIS TIME TO APOLOGIZE TO MY KIDS, IM SORRY AND I LOVE YALL FOREVER,” accompanied by a praying hands emoji. A tweet like this can definitely be cause for concern, particularly coming from Boosie Badazz. Stay tuned to HNHH for all the latest updates on the rapper’s arrest. Make sure to let us know what you think in the comments!

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