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Rod Wave Released From Jail, Officials Confirm Gun Charges Weren’t “Accurate”

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Earlier this week, Rod Wave was arrested at his home in Palmetto, FL on two counts of illegal possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Fortunately for the “Long Journey” performer, however, those charges are now confirmed to have been inaccurate. Yesterday, he was released from jail only hours after his arrest.

“He was arrested on a charge that was later determined not to be accurate, so he was released,” St. Petersburg PD spokesperson Yolanda Fernandez said yesterday. “This investigation is still open, it’s still ongoing and we are still looking to arrest more people and additional charges could be forthcoming.”

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Rod Wave’s Lawyer Says Rapper Is Not A Convicted Felon

Rapper/Singer Rod Wave performs at Little Caesars Arena on October 27, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

According to Rod Wave’s lawyer Mark Rankin, officials had nowhere near enough evidence to convict the rapper. Apparently, he’s also not a convicted felon. “The entire basis of that allegation was that the ammunition was on a kitchen counter or a table adjacent to a folder that had some papers with his name inside. That’s it,” he said of the incident. “That’s certainly not enough to charge somebody and certainly not enough to convict him… If you took two minutes to look at his record online, you would see that he’s not a convicted felon. And these are police officers that know how to check somebody’s criminal record.”

Rankin says that his client was convicted of a felony back in 2017 for carrying a concealed firearm. The charge was later reduced to a misdemeanor. What do you think of Rod Wave getting arrested earlier this week after police searched his home and accused him of illegally possessing a firearm? What about him getting released because the charges weren’t accurate? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kai Cenat “Released” From Seven-Day Prison Stream: Watch

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If you lived under a rock- well, if you don’t follow streaming these days, which can feel like the same thing- you might’ve missed that Kai Cenat spent seven days in prison recently. Not real jail, mind you, but rather a simulation of prison life with celebrity guests, challenges, and a whole lot of antics. Now, we’re getting footage of his “first day out” following his seven-day prison stream, where he kept the feed up around the clock and broadcasted the whole thing. While meeting with his friends, they bestowed icy chains upon the Twitch giant amid his excitement to be out. Overall, it seems like he made a lot of money off of this, something that even his online detractors have expressed respect for.

Whether or not the New York native had to go this far for clicks, views, and donations, though, is another debate. Upon his release, many folks opened up the floodgates of that debate once again. Some feel like Kai Cenat exploited a public interest in prison, glorifying it and making light of the circumstances that fuel the system while not dealing with its actual consequences. Others just liked to gawk at the content throughout, and though his hustle was well-earned.

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Kai Cenat’s “First Day Out” After Seven-Day Jail Stream

Regardless of what you think of this seven-day prison stream, the 21-year-old definitely increased his profile with it. Even if it was mostly due to the debate that people engaged in over the righteousness of this, that engagement shows that people are tuning in. Kai Cenat might not be the most famous face under the sun, but who else can say that they had an entire audience locked in and active for seven full days in a row- and from a prison simulation, for that matter? If anything, criticism of this stream is more about its concept than it is about him as a creator or personality.

Kai Still Has That Energy After Prison

Meanwhile, what do you think about this? Are you celebrating the social media giant’s “first day out” or do you think he needs a couple more days in? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. Also, come back to HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Kai Cenat.

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Boosie Badazz Has Triumphant “First Day Back” With New Album

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To everyone’s surprise, Boosie Badazz is not only back after a brief stint in jail, but he’s also back to dropping music immediately. Moreover, he just released First Day Back, a ten-track album that, in some pockets, fits the vibe of someone who just got his freedom. Of course, it’s unclear how much of this album was recorded and mixed before his incarceration, but it’s still the same old Baton Rouge MC that you know. For example, his vocal performances here are as nasal and expressive as ever, shifting between passionate singing and aggressive verses. When he got out of jail, he already celebrated plenty on IG Live, and odds are he has a lot more to celebrate now.

“He’s baaaaack!” Boosie started off his first Instagram Live after release from jail, where he ended up after being arrested on federal gun charges. “I wan’ thank God. I got chairs on my knees, I been praying so much. My family, all the prayer warriors who came to San Diego to support me. Yeah, Boosie Boo. Yeah! BET, I need three tickets. I go to BET Awards [on June 25] but I gotta go to my attorneys. That’s me! I’m back! Boosie Boo! That’s me! I’m back! I’m drivin’ the jeep. First day back. Prussia! You can get a ride now. But BET, I need three tickets. I need a haircut. Oh man, I’m outta breath already. Boosie’s baaaaaack!”

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Boosie Badazz’s First Day Back: Stream Now

If you haven’t heard a Boosie Badazz album before, you’ll get a nice balance of softer cuts (like “Words Mean More”) and more aggressive party anthems here (like “Playing Games” and “Jump”). Features from Rich Homie Quan, Og Dre, and Tootie Raww also add some dynamism to the tracklist. Overall, it’s great to see Boosie return to his prolific nature and catch new wind to come back with a lot o grandeur and circumstance. While his legal future is unclear, there’s a lot he has to look forward to with this release. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can find First Day Back on your preferred streaming service and peep the tracklist below. As always, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Boosie Badazz.

Tracklist
1. Be Alright (feat. Rich Homie Quan)
2. Devil On Me
3. Playing Games (feat. Og Dre)
4. Devil Lingerie
5. Jump (feat. Tootie Raww)
6. Words Mean More
7. Certified
8. Thank Ya
9. Southern Hospitality
10. Boosie vs Boosie

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Boosie Badazz Celebrates Release From Jail With Hilarious Request

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Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz was initially arrested by federal agents on June 14. Later, it was revealed that Boosie was facing felony gun charges as a result of being spotted with a firearm during an Instagram Live session. Despite reportedly being granted bond on June 20, federal prosecutors appealed the decision. Furthermore, the appeal was upheld, a decision Boosie called discriminatory on social media. “He [the prosecutor] is racist and has evil intentions,” Boosie Badazz said. “Now they filed an appeal asking another judge to keep me in prison.”

However, on June 23, it was reported that Boosie had been granted a second bond. Later that same day, Boosie was seemingly released from the San Diego jail where he was being held. While his initial bond was $50,000, the size of his new bond was not immediately made available. To celebrate, he immediately jumped on another live session to announce his freedom.

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“He’s baaaaack!” Boosie began his post-release live stream. “I wan’ thank God. I got chairs on my knees, I been praying so much. My family, all the prayer warriors who came to San Diego to support me. Yeah, Boosie Boo. Yeah! BET, I need three tickets. I go to BET Awards but I gotta go to my attorney’s.” The BET Awards are due to take place on the evening on June 25.

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Someone outside the car Boosie is sitting in yells “Badazz!” causing the rapper to once again get riled up. “That’s me! I’m back! Boosie Boo! That’s me! I’m back! I’m drivin’ the jeep. First day back. Prussia! You can get a ride now. But BET, I need three tickets. I need a haircut. Oh man, I’m outta breath already. Boosie’s baaaaaack!” At this time, it is unclear what the next legal steps for Boosie are. A bond grant does not mean that the charges have been dropped. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Gunna Drives Around In New Video

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Fans recently spotted Gunna driving around in a new video posted to social media. Moreover, the Georgia native drove what seemed to be a black Porsche. “Picture Me Rollin’” by 2Pac played in the background, although it’s unclear if Gunna or the person recording him played that. Also, the rapper seemed alone in the clip, and rolled up a little window before driving off. Overall, it’s one of the 29-year-old’s only public appearances since his plea deal. If you don’t recall, Gunna pleaded guilty in the YSL case, snitching on the collective in many’s eyes.

Furthermore, one of Gunna’s other recent public appearances was his return to social media. “N***as acting like they switching to a side But it’s only one side,” he wrote on Instagram. ““#YslTheLabel #FreeThug&Yak GUNNA BACK!!!!!” However, the conversation around his return was divisive, to say the least. “While I have agreed to always be truthful, I want to make it perfectly clear that I have NOT made any statements,” Gunna claimed. “[I] have NOT been interviewed, have NOT cooperated, have NOT agreed to testify or be a witness for or against any party in the case and have absolutely NO intention of being involved in the trial process in any way,” he wrote upon his release.

US rapper Gunna arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York. – The Gala raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The Gala’s 2022 theme is “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Afterwards, people from every corner chimed in on the situation. For example, YSL co-founder Mondo is a recent example of an industry figure questioning his actions. “I’m talking personally, on everything I love, I’m talking I know what’s going on,” Mondo told the Ugly Money podcast. “Boy, you ain’t supposed to do that, my brotha. Even if I did be talking to nobody, everybody who got common sense, everybody who’s been in the streets know, you do not, boy, you don’t do no sh*t like that.”

“I always said, bruh, he was a good genuine n*gga,”. “You can’t say, ‘Oh, they tricked me,’ or ‘Oh, I ain’t talked,’ or ‘I don’t know what’s going on.’ Come on. It’s certain sh*t you just don’t do. And hey boy, you crossed the line. You did that.” As always, log back into HNHH for the latest news on Gunna and the YSL case.

03 Greedo Says He’s Free From Jail, But Not Out Yet

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03 Greedo just released a statement explaining that, even though he’s out of jail, he’s not quite free yet. While authorities granted him parole and announced his release earlier this year, it seems that there’s still some ground to cover. Moreover, the L.A. MC made an Instagram post explaining the ordeal.

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Rapper 03 Greedo attends the Trap House Clothing & Laced South Bay Presents TRAP ALL STAR FEST at The Belasco Theater on February 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)

“Yes, I am free from prison but I am still not completely out,” he wrote. “For anyone confused I am in a halfway house for up to 6 months with a five minute phone call a week.”

Although officials locked him up in 2018 after a 2016 arrest, don’t think that he hasn’t kept busy. In fact, just when his parole was announced, he released the Free 03 mixtape to fans’ surprise. Additionally, the 15-track project featured appearances from Drakeo The Ruler, OhGeesy, KenTheMan, and the BlueBucksClan. Also, it was entirely produced by Mike Free.

“Where I am I just want to see my daughter and record music,” he continued. “I wish I could have released alot more music while I was away. So, I have this chip on my shoulder to just go record n drop at least 12 tapes before my major album and I honestly just don’t want to talk to alot of people yet. I got a lot I want to clear in my head first.”

Moreover, the 35-year-old’s relationships in the industry were strong and will last for all time. When his friend Drakeo The Ruler passed last year, Greedo made a tribute post to his “evil twin.” Later on in his recent statement, he talks about his mindset following his ordeal.

“So, if I’m not recording with you or laying with you, I’m not inna rush to talk after damn near 5 years,” he wrote. “Just being honest! Salute to the GeeHive and all my supporters, I love you. Thank u for keeping me alive while I was incarcerated.
Yours Truly, Cheeto.”

Still, what do you think of 03 Greedo’s statement about not being quite free from jail time just yet? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest updates on 03 Greedo and his jail time.