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Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, & Ariana Grande Leaker “King Bob” Hit With Wire Fraud And Identity Theft Charges

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Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, and Ariana Grande and many others have been the victims of various music leaks over the years. Overall, leaked music can put entire rollouts in jeopardy. There are some artists out there who will scrap an entire album if they feel as though the leaks are too much. Although some leaks can be fun here and there, it gets to a point where it just becomes detrimental to the art. Well, it seems like one of the most prolific leakers out there is facing some legal troubles.

A 19-year-old by the name of Noah Michael Urban, also known as “King Bob,” was arrested in Florida. Per The United States Attorney’s Office For The Middle District Of Florida, Urban is facing numerous charges. These include eight wire fraud counts, one wire fraud conspiracy charge, and another five counts for aggravated identity theft. Overall, these charges could bring him a massive prison sentence of 170 years. However, for now, Urban is pleading not guilty to all of this.

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Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Ver, And Others Got Hit With King Bob Leaks

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Lil Uzi Vert attends Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club 18th Anniversary at 40 / 40 Club on August 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Interestingly enough, none of these charges have much to do with leaking music. However, he is accused of stealing close to $800K from various victims. Furthermore, he is accused of using Bitcoin scams to do this, which is similar to what happened with Carti’s leaks back in 2020. Needless to say, “King Bob’s” alleged history is one that is quite lengthy. It remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will move forward with Urban’s not-guilty in plea in mind.

Let us know what you think of this new development, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and all of their upcoming projects.

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Earl Thomas Victim Of $1.9M Identity Theft Scheme Allegedly Run By Ex-Wife’s Boyfriend

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Former NFL star Earl Thomas was reportedly the victim of a $1.9M identity theft scam earlier this year. Kevin Thompson, who was dating Thomas’ ex-wife Nina, was arrested in June in connection with the crime. According to law enforcement, Thompson had been fraudulently cashing Thomas’ NFL pension checks, directly stealing from the retired player’s bank account, and also transferred possession of several cars. Furthermore, Thompson reportedly used a false identity containing Thomas’ information to open a bank account. Furthermore, Thompson is reported to have cashed over $700,000 of Thomas’ NFL earnings. Thompson is currently out on bail.

Thomas retired from the NFL in 2019 after a single year with the Ravens. However, he is best known for the near-decade he spent with the Seahawks as a member of their iconic “Legion of Boom” defense. However, Thomas has had to face a much more negative spotlight since leaving the league. His ex-wife was arrested in 2020 after pointing a gun at Thomas’ head. She had allegedly broken into AirBnB and found him engaged in an affair with another woman. In 2022, he was arrested for violating a number of protective orders against his wife and children.

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Earl Thomas’ House Burns Down

As mentioned, it’s been a rough period for Thomas since he left the league. Last year, Thomas’ house burned down. The house in Orange, Texas was struck by lightning and quickly caught ablaze. Fire investigators confirmed that Thomas was at home at the time of the fire but escaped unharmed.

It was just another major blow to Thomas, who early in 2022 had said he wanted to return to football. The interview with ESPN came about a month before Thompson began his identity fraud scheme against Thomas. “I’m ready. I’m in shape. My timing is on point – I’m proud of that,” Thomas told Adam Schefter via text. However, the comeback never materialized and Thomas remains out of the league. The fraud investigation is an ongoing story. We’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

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