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Ja Morant Flashes Gun On Instagram Live…Again

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Ja Morant is the future of the Memphis Grizzlies. Drafted second overall in 2019, the guard has a career average of 22.4 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game. Furthermore, he has come into his own in the past two seasons. If his production continues, he could grow into an MVP candidate and help make the Grizzlies a perennial contender.

However, the 2022-23 season had its low points for Morant. There was the embarrassing first-round exit to the seven-seed Lakers. Then Morant missed out on a $39 million contract bonus for failing to make an All-NBA team. However, the most notable incident relating to Morant this past season was an eight-game suspension. Morant received the punishment for flashing a gun during an Instagram Live stream at a nightclub.

New Day, Same Morant

Remember what we just said about Morant serving an eight-game suspension for flashing a gun while on Instagram Live? Well, Morant’s gone and done it again. During an Instagram Live stream on Saturday, Morant once again flashed a firearm to the camera. At the time, he and a friend were driving, with Morant in the passenger seat. While his friend quickly attempted to cover for Morant, screenshots were quickly taken and spread across social media. Comments from the live stream caught in the screenshots can be seen asking things like “You know you have an active cam”. However, Morant appeared to be very aware of what was happening when he flashed the firearm.

“Bro on pace to do some generational bag fumbling,” one commentator wrote on a DJ Akademiks post sharing the footage of Morant. No official comment from the Grizzlies or NBA has been released about the new footage of Morant. Furthermore, it’s unclear if disciplinary action will be pursued, as the story is still developing. However, despite saying he was “completely sorry” for the incident that saw him suspended eight games, he’s done the exact same thing once again. If the NBA does choose to punish him for this, we can likely expect the punishment to be much more severe than his initial eight-game suspension. HotNewHipHop has reached out to the NBA for comment. Any updates on the case can be found here on HotNewHipHop.

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Latto’s Close To Getting 2021 Gun Charges Dismissed: Report

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Latto found herself in hot water in 2021 when authorities caught her with a gun in her bag at LAX. However, she’s now a few steps away from having the charges dropped completely. According to TMZ, the “Lottery” rapper nearly completed the year-long diversion program after police charged with her carrying a loaded firearm and carrying a concealed firearm. Latto is to stray away from any firearms, complete a gun safety course, and perform 120 hours of community service. 

The “Big Energy” rapper began the program in April 2022. Now, it seems that she’s only weeks away from finally avoiding any charges attached to the alleged crime. However, Latto will have to appear in court for a hearing later next month. That’s when an official decision will be made if she met all of her conditions. At this point, it looks like Latto won’t face any time or any further punishment if the court feels like she pulled through on her end of the bargain. 

Latto Explains 2021 Gun Arrest

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Big Latto stirred up a storm after admitting to carrying a gun through LAX on Mello Buckzz’s “Boom Pt. 2,” where the Atlanta star raps, “I got locked up in the airport, god damn, forgot the gun.” Shortly after, the Internet questioned the rapper about the incident. She detailed the arrest, which she described as a mistake as she went through the airport. “Went to LAX w a loaded glock 17 in my Birk got locked & let out in a few hours,” she tweeted. “Booked a $75k jet to my show in Alabama & still made it on time.”

However, this wasn’t the first time she had a run in with airport authorities. She later explained another incident where she caught a case of mistaken identity in her hometown. “Nah that was in Atlanta,” Latto explained after a fan asked if her LAX arrest was the same as when a female cop tried to make her “cough hard.” She continued, “Lol I was profiled for “looking like” sum bitch that robbed a nigga… I’m not no robber man [laughing emoji]  jail is NOT for me btw.”

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Toosii Films Police Run-In, Claims They Pulled A Gun On Him

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Toosii recently had a scary run-in with the police that he filmed in the aftermath, and he claimed that they pulled a gun on him. Moreover, apparently the police saw his gun fall out of his car and saw him reach for it. This prompted them to shout “Gun, gun, gun!” and take hold of their firearms, which is never a safe or secure situation to be in. After all, there have been so many fatal misunderstandings with police that it must’ve been incredibly nerve-wracking. Nevertheless, the rapper and singer then filmed the aftermath of the incident, arguing with several of the police officers that saw him.

In the video clip, you can see one police officer maintain a blank expression as Toosii argues with him. Not only that, but the officers maintained that they weren’t the ones to scream “Gun!” in the incident. From what it looks like, this might’ve been part of something like a traffic stop, because they speak of a ticket later on. However, what highlights the clip is the “Favorite Song” singer’s shock at the fact they pulled a gun on him as well.

Toosii Has Police Encounter Involving Gun, Caught On Video

While this interaction could’ve gone south fast, fortunately it seems like nobody involved in the incident was hurt. Toosii’s outspoken demeanor and steadfast conviction in the clip fall in line with recent actions, and that’s a good thing. Most recently, he defended the LGBTQIA+ community in a late-night Instagram post. “I get on the internet everyday and see us attacking us,” Toosii tweeted before his IG post. “S**t getting overrated [one-hundred emoji].”

“It is what it is at the end of the day,” he expressed via Instagram. “If being straight [is] not an insult, why is being gay an insult? You’re trying to use calling a person gay as an insult. Them is the motherf***ers that really need to be attacked, feel me?”. Later on, he clarified his own sexuality and said that the comments were lame for attacking him. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Toosii.

Mike Epps Busted With Loaded Gun In Airport: Report

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Mike Epps could face criminal charges after police discovered a loaded firearm in his luggage at an Indianapolis airport. Per TMZ, authorities responded to an investigation revolving around firearms. TSA allegedly found a gun in Epps’s luggage as he walked through a checkpoint at the Indianapolis airport. The police report said the comedian was in town for a show and forgot the gun in his bag. Police said TSA discovered a .38 Special Airweight in his luggage with four rounds loaded. However, none were found in the chamber. The police report said Epps was in town for a show and forgot the gun in his bag. Police said TSA discovered a .38 Special Airweight in his luggage with four rounds loaded, though none in the chamber.

Ultimately, police confiscated the firearm without pressing immediate charges against Mike Epps. Though he was briefly detained, he wasn’t arrested. Authorities said that they took the gun and the ammo into evidence. Meanwhile, the police report has now been sent to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. The Prosecutor’s Office will determine whether or not they’ll lay charges against Mike Epps. Epps could be in some serious hot water if the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office ends up moving forward with the case.

Mike Epps Cracks Ja Morant Joke

Mike Epps hasn’t directly responded to his run-in with the police in Indianapolis, though it seems that he isn’t stressing out over it either. The comedian hit Instagram where he poked fun at his detainment with a photo of a man playing basketball inside of a prison facility against another inmate. “Me and j morant this morning,” he wrote with several laughing emojis, alluding to Morant’s recent controversy surrounding his Instagram Live stream. 

Ja Morant, unfortunately, faces a police investigation following a live stream on Instagram where he appeared to flash a gun during a visit to a Colorado strip club. The Grizzlies confirmed a two-game suspension, though it seems things could get worse for their point guard. The NBA states a player can be suspended for upwards of 50 games if found guilty of carrying a firearm “at a facility or venue owned, operated or being used by a team, the NBA or any league-related entity, and whenever a player is traveling on any NBA-related business.” Check out Epps’s response above. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates surrounding Mike Epps’ gun case. 

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Ja Morant Suspended For Two Games Following NBA Investigation

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The Memphis Grizzlies issued a statement that informed fans that they suspended Ja Morant for at least the next two games following the news of an investigation by the NBA into the star player. Moreover, said action from the league stems from an Instagram Live clip of Morant brandishing what appears to be a gun. While the video does not indicate whether the firearm is real or not, he still faces consequences depending on what the investigation concludes. Furthermore, NBA spokesperson Mike Bass broke the announcement via a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

“We are aware of a social media post involving Ja Morant and are investigating,” Bass reportedly stated. Not only that, but this comes soon after Morant faced accusations of threatening a 17-year-old with a gun. As reported, the Grizzlies guard hosted a pick-up game at his Tennessee home where he got into an altercation. However, after a police investigation, authorities ultimately dismissed moving forward with prosecution. While this was due to a lack of evidence, it’s a link in a chain of reckless acts that Morant is allegedly complicit in.

Ja Morant Suspended After Investigation

For example, a member of his entourage faced accusations of pointing a red dot at a group of Pacers fans. Still, the 23-year-old denied those claims via a Twitter message. “Did a investigation seen they were cappin,” he penned on the social media platform. “Still let a article come out to paint this negative image on me & my fam. & banned my brother from home games for a year. Unbelievable.” Not only that, but Bass also confirmed that an investigation into that post-game incident concluded that they involved no weapons in the incident.

Overall, this could greatly impact Morant’s role on the team, and their morale and structure moving forward. The next two games might be a definitive moment for his career or even for the Grizzlies’ season. With all this happening around him, it’s no surprise that he deactivated his Twitter and Instagram accounts after news of the investigation and suspension. Hopefully, whether it’s his own recklessness or that of his peers, he can work towards staying out of trouble. As the NBA world reacts and opinions differ on his situation, Grizzlies fans are concerned first and foremost for his well-being. Regardless of your take, stick around on HNHH for more updates on this story and the latest news from Ja Morant.

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