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Bankroll Freddie’s Father Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Conviction

December 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bankroll Freddie received his prison sentence of 12-and-a-half years last month for his role in a drug trafficking operation. Now, his father Freddie Gladney Jr. received his sentence this week, and will have to serve nine-and-a-half years in jail. Specifically, the court cited the “large quantities of drugs” that he distributed, plus his significant damage to the community, as reasons for why the sentence is so long. In addition, Gladney Jr. was the main defendant in this 35-person case that also drew three of his sons into the equation, which includes the Arkansas rapper.

Furthermore, Bankroll Freddie recently blasted the prosecution in response to his legal fate. “Ain’t No Way These Folks Gave Me 12 Years &1/2 On Marijuana & A Gun On A First Time Offender,” he wrote on social media. “Never Been In No Trouble … My Guideline Went From 60-78 Months Which is 5-6 &1/2 Years To 9-10 Years Off Bogus Upward Variance… These Prosecutors And Judges Have A Vendetta Against Me In My State For Fighting Them… Every Charge I Beat On My Case They Gave Me Upward Variance … If That’s The Case I Could Of Just Copied The Plea For Less Time Then That Come On Make It Make Sense… The Judge & Prosecutors Mad I Went To Trial & Beat 7 Out Of 10 Charges & I Didn’t Bow Down To Them …

Bankroll Freddie’s Father Sentenced To 9-And-A-Half Years

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“This Is Cruel & Unusual Punishment I Will Not Go For This Ima Fight For My Life & What’s Right…” Bankroll Freddie continued. “I Got 5 Kids Who Love Me Dearly I’m Not Finna Just Let These Folks Do Just Anything To Me We Finna Stand Up & Fight The System …Its People With Way Worser Charges Then Me Criminal History Terrible & Got Less Time Then Me This Is Personal They Got Some Personal Against Me & This Ain’t Right … We Gotta Stand Up!!! … Racism Is Real Especially In My State Arkansas… Its People Got Less Time For Murder Than I Got For Marijuana …I Can’t Go For That #FightForWhatsRight #FreeBank #Share #Like #Comment #SpreadTheWord #JusticeForBank.”

With Freddie Gladney Jr.’s sentence, the complicated family saga of Bankroll Freddie’s legal issues seems to come to a close. We’ll see if any other updates in the near future change these circumstances.

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Rio Da Yung OG Released From Prison With Plans For A Massive “Welcome Home Concert”

December 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rio Da Yung OG has been released from a federal prison in Arkansas where he had been serving a 60-month sentence after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Rio will now finish the remainder of his sentence through “community confinement,” according to Pitchfork, which cites a Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesperson. He’ll be able to stay at either a halfway house or home confinement until Saturday, July 12, 2025. At that point, he’ll only need to maintain 18 more months of supervised release.

Rio had previously expressed his hope for getting an early release on his Instagram Story back in January 2021. “I’m doing 5 years for some sh*t I ain’t know was going on but I take full responsibility cause I know what comes wit this street sh*t,” he wrote at the time. “Thank you god for putting me through this situation cause it really opened my eyes and show me how to deal wit people.”

Rio Da Yung OG Announces Welcome Home Party

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At the time, U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider noted his minimal criminal history and respectable career during his sentencing memorandum. “It is not certain that [Rio]’s participation in this offense was easier or more lucrative than working for Chrysler, and whether the decision to enter into this conspiracy was driven by his familial relationship with one of the co-defendants, a desire to attain more street credibility for his nascent music career, or some other reason, but it has had a negative effect on his community and on [Rio] himself,” Schneider wrote.

Rio has already announced a welcome home concert in Detroit to celebrate his release from prison. It’ll take place on Saturday, January 11th with the promise of “surprise guests.” In response to Rio making the announcement on Instagram, Lil Baby popped up in the comments section to celebrate. “Straight to biznessss,” he wrote. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rio Da Yung OG on HotNewHipHop.

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Quando Rondo Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges

December 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In August of this year, Quando Rondo accepted a plea deal in his federal case after securing a $100K bond and landing on house arrest in late 2023. The Georgia rapper pled guilty to drug conspiracy and participating in criminal street gang activity, according to XXL. He had been facing up to 20 years behind bars. Accepting the deal shrunk his maximum sentence down to five years.

He officially received his sentence during a court hearing yesterday (December 11) in his hometown of Savannah. WJCL 22 News reports that he must spend 33 months in prison. In addition to this, he’ll spend three years on supervised release and pay a $40K fine. As part of his release conditions, he also has to undergo regular drug testing, avoid contact with gang members, and get mental health treatment. The defense was asking for 24 months, while the prosecution pushed for 37 months. Quando Rondo is required to report to prison by January 10. “I did the wrong thing, and I’m getting punished for it,” he said during the proceedings.

Quando Rondo Sentenced To 33 Months In Prison And Three Months Of Supervised Release

In an exclusive interview with WJCL 22 News, he shared plans to use his sentence as an opportunity to heal and work towards a better future. “As cr*zy as it sounds, that’s enough time to really sit down, rehabilitate myself, and come up with better plans for my family and friends,” he told the outlet. Just after accepting his plea deal this summer, he issued an apology to his family, friends, and the city of Savannah outside of the courthouse.

“I really wanna give an apology to the city of Savannah,” Quando Rondo said at the time. “I wanna give an apology to my family and friends, loved ones and most of all my daughters for taking all my family and all my loved ones through this stressful point.”

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NBA YoungBoy Receives His Official Prison Sentence For His Federal Gun Charges

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

According to multiple sources, NBA YoungBoy now has his official prison sentence. The Louisiana rapper is going to be behind bars for 23 months, followed by 60 months of probation back in Utah where he’s been under house arrest. This all stems from his two separate gun cases. The first of which occurred back in September 2020 when he knowingly possessed two firearms during a music video filming in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Then, the other is for another possession of a firearm at his Huntsville, Utah pad. That went down after a search warrant was served back in April of this year.

You may be wondering why this report is coming out today, as YB was given a 27-month prison stay back in mid-November. This is a reduction of that ruling, which did tie in his drug fraud case. Then, he was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine and plead guilty to a handful of charges. They included two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery, and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct. Additionally, NBA YoungBoy entered a “no contest” plea to the remaining 36 charges in that case.

NBA YoungBoy Has Another Long Road Ahead Of Him

NBA YoungBoy has officially been sentenced to 23 months in prison, 60 months probation. 2026 will be a movie. pic.twitter.com/JEp99xL23e

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) December 10, 2024

NBA YoungBoy has been sentenced to 23 months in prison and 60 months of probation in Utah. pic.twitter.com/QGbxBUuL4w

— No Jumper (@nojumper) December 10, 2024

While it’s not a drastic alteration in his overall sentence, this is still better than nothing for him. At the end of the day, four less months is always going to be better. With that said though, YB’s journey into hip-hop has not always been a smooth ride. The legal issues seem to be present in some capacity despite having a majorly successful career.

It’s why Logan District Judge Spencer Walsh, the man who handed down the 27 months, showed some sympathy for the MC. “I’ve seen so many times where you have young men and women who have a lot of talent and potential. They can be robbed of that potential when they start to really struggle with their addictions. I don’t want that for you. I’m sure that in your future, once you’re done with your federal prison time, you can be really successful on federal probation and have a really bright future where you can reach your full potential in every aspect of your life. Best of luck to you, Mr. Gaulden.”

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Pras Is Skeptical About His Future With The Fugees Amid His Prison Sentence

November 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pras has had a rough time as of late, as the court sentenced him to 22 years in prison for a federal corruption scheme that also involved various other celebrities. However, he’s also thinking a lot about how he will turn this around, appeal the sentence, and how this all relates to his rap crew, the Fugees. The Brooklyn native recently sat down with Variety to talk about his legal predicament and how he feels like his former group mates in the hip-hop space left him to the wayside amid all this drama, which he says is something he can’t focus on too much.

“I’m done with that,” Pras told the outlet. “They’re going to Europe [for a tour]. I can’t go, so… It’s what it is. You can’t give people that kind of energy. So you could be frustrated, you could be disappointed, but I really believe in my path and in my journey, and I believe what’s mine, no one’s going to be able to take it away from me. So it’s better that you have a small group of people who really believe in you and believe in what you’re doing than to have 100 people around you, and the minute something happens — boom. People just disappear.”

Pras & The Fugees Performing In 2023

Pras Fugees Prison Sentence <a href= — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 03: Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Pras Michel of The Fugees perform during the 2023 The Roots Picnic at The Mann on June 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Live Nation Urban)

Furthermore, this comes after Lauryn Hill responded to Pras’ lawsuit against her, which claims fraud and breach of contract over some canceled shows. “This baseless lawsuit by Pras is full of false claims and unwarranted attacks,” she expressed on Instagram. “It notably omits that he was advanced overpayment for the last tour and has failed to repay substantial loans extended by myself as an act of goodwill.”

As for his legal troubles, Pras is keeping the coolest head he can. “I don’t know if subconsciously it was a bit exciting for me,” he reportedly told Variety. “I like spy movies. But I never wanted to be a spy. I don’t think that’s sexy. But a part of it felt like that. Technically, I’m a foreign agent. […] I’m going to fight, and I’m going to appeal. But there’s a possibility that I’m going in while I’m fighting… It’s just the reality.”

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Lil Zay Osama Emphatically Responds To 30-Year Prison Sentence Rumor

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chicago native and rapper Lil Zay Osama is heading to prison for 14 months for possession of a machine gun. To be more exact, it was a modified Glock 22.40 caliber pistol. It had an attachment on it known as a Glock switch, which converts it to an automatic firearm as opposed to a semi-auto. Osama left it in the back of an Uber fully loaded back in 2022, and the driver reported it. While awaiting the final results of the trial, he was facing a maximum of up to 20 years behind bars. Given the circumstances, the “Changed Up” MC wound up with the best scenario possible. In fact, Osama was quick to recognize just how lucky he was in an Instagram Story post yesterday.

“I caught a blessing,” he admitted in his lengthy paragraph. However, that’s not all he touched on, as according to AllHipHop, many folks were spreading some false rumors. Some were claiming that Lil Zay Osama actually got a 30-year sentence as opposed to the year and change. Obviously, he didn’t appreciate that too much, and he took the time to put those gabby-mouths in their place.

Lil Zay Osama Responds Via Instagram Story

“Stop believing everything u hear or see on the internet! You really think u can get 30 years for a switch? Hell no!!” he began. Idc what state [you] in facts but switches is dangerous and carry 3 or 4 years maybe less depending on ya background but they becoming a problem in a lot of cities so it might be worse for you different strokes for different folks.”

Osama added, “Don’t look at my situation and think you need a switch cause it can end bad for you.” He made sure to show love to those who helped him get through this troublesome moment as well. “I just wanna thank god, my kids, my family and my label for standing behind this whole way.” In addition to the 14 months, Osama was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine.

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Lil Zay Osama Receives Surprising Prison Sentence Over Federal Gun Charge

November 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Zay Osama entered a guilty plea in his federal gun case back in May of 2024, and he finally learned what his prison sentence will be. According to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office in New York’s Eastern District this week, reportedly obtained by Complex, the court sentenced Zay Osama – real name Isaiah Dukes – to 14 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. For those unaware, his case revolves around a modified firearm that he left in an Uber.

“Today’s sentence serves as a warning that those who possess illegal guns, particularly with switches that convert those guns into machine guns, will be held accountable for their actions and for the danger they pose to our community,” United States Attorney Breon Peace reportedly stated in the press release about Lil Zay Osama’s sentence. According to police, the 27-year-old rapper left a loaded Glock 22.40 caliber pistol with a “switch” (that lets the gun fire more than one bullet with just one trigger press) in an Uber. He was in Queens at the time to record in the studio following a Manhattan hotel visit. The driver saw Dukes holding his weapon and noticed it was still there when he left, and reported this to law enforcement.

Lil Zay Osama At BET Awards 2022 After Party

Lil Zay Osama Sentence Prison Guilty Gun Charge Uber Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: (EDITOR NOTE: A star lens filter was used in this image.) Rapper Lil Zay Osama attends Atlantic records BET Awards 2022 After Party on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Prince Williams/Getty Images)

Lil Zay Osama’s arrest followed quickly after this, along with charges of possession of a machine gun and firearm possession as a person with a felony history. While he faced two decades behind bars, this 14-month sentence became good news in the grand scheme of things. “I knowingly possessed a firearm that was a machine gun in Queens County on Sept. 29, 2022,” the “How I Grew Up” artist expressed to Magistrate Judge Taryn Merkl in court. “I know that it was wrong and against the law.”

Meanwhile, we’ll see if Lil Zay Osama continues to release music behind bars and if there are other relevant updates in this case. One of his last releases amid this arrest was the Mozzy collab “Ain’t On S**t.” Whether or not Dukes continues to connect with fans is a mystery, but this certainly could’ve been a much worse situation for him.

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Taxstone Receives Yet Another Prison Sentence Over Troy Ave Shooting Case

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Taxstone continues to find trouble in his case for the Troy Ave shooting, for which a court convicted him for fatally shooting the rapper’s bodyguard, Ronald “Banga” McPhatter. A New York court had already sentenced him to 35 years in prison last year for state charges involving first-degree manslaughter, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. For those unaware, the whole situation occurred in NYC’s Irving Plaza back in 2016. Multiple injuries resulted from this. Now, the media personality, real name Daryl Campbell, faces a new sentence, and this one’s reportedly federal. The news comes from court documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop.

Per this source, a judge sentenced Taxstone to 115 months in prison (roughly ten years) on Monday (November 4). This is over federal gun charges including being a person with a felony history in possession of a firearm and receiving a gun via in-state commerce. Furthermore, Judge Lorna Schofield ruled that he must serve his new federal sentence in concurrence with his state-related sentence. “Daryl Campbell used a firearm to target his rival, which led to loss of a life and serious injuries to innocent bystanders,” Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s District Attorney, stated. “Gun violence cannot… address conflict. The toll of guns continues to be staggeringly high and it is horrific that a night out at a concert ended tragically.”

Troy Ave, Taxstone’s Enemy

Taxstone Sentence Prison Gun Charge Troy Ave Shooting Hip Hop News — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 29: Troy Ave attends Sprinklez New York Takeover on December 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)

As for Troy Ave, he’s now a free man as of August of this year after a few months in prison for his actions during the shooting. He consistently mocked Taxstone over this whole case and especially over his prison sentence. The rapper even testified against him in court, something that the media personality claimed he filled with lies. “Half the stuff… Troy Ave [said] is a complete lie to protect himself from going to jail,” he alleged.

Meanwhile, Taxstone kept his head high and remarked on social media about how he will choose to look on the brighter side. “Just got 35 years for being victimized and reversing the situation. The beauty in it all is I’m not doing 36. Be safe tho,” he wrote.

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NBA YoungBoy Receives Sentence For Federal Gun Case

September 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

NBA YoungBoy is now heading to prison according to a new report from AllHipHop. This sentence stems from the ongoing federal gun case that was originally handed down to the prolific rapper back in Louisiana in 2020. If you remember, he was “indicted for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record in 2021”. This case has been going on for quite some time and it was eventually transferred over to his most recent state of residence, Utah. That happened because NBA YoungBoy took a guilty plea deal back in mid to late August.

“I, defendant, have been informed that a Felony Indictment is pending against me in the above designated case. I wish to plead guilty to the offense charged, to consent to the disposition of the case in the District of Utah in which I am present, and to waive trial in the above captioned District”. Prior to the reveal of what his prison sentence would be, there were reports saying that he could’ve faced up to 10 years. Today, is an entirely different story, though.

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YB’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, says that he’s receiving just 27 months behind bars in addition to five years of probation. That’s quite the far cry from the original predicition and there’s even a chance that stay could be shorter. “Global plea 27 months… will be out with credit time served in prob 12 months”, Cohen said. He also feels this because “the case in Utah is weak and the Federal case had all kinds of trouble”. Obviously, while going to prison is never ideal, this is as big of a win that the rapper could’ve gotten.

What are your thoughts on NBA YoungBoy getting 27 months behind bars for his federal gun case? How do you feel about him possibly being in prison for just 12 months? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding NBA YoungBoy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Crip Mac Hit With Lengthy Sentence Over Federal Gun Charges

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Outspoken YouTuber and rapper from California, Crip Mac, now knows his official prison sentence. According to a tweet from No Jumper, the 31-year-old is heading behind bars for 33 months and this stems from his September 3, 2023 arrest for “being a person with felony convictions in possession of a firearm”. Originally it was a state charge, but after the court dropped the case, it was moved up to a federal court almost immediately. Crip Mac has been dealing with multiple legal battles throughout his life, with some of them being the same as this one. To be exact July of 2022 and October of 2021 were those instances.

However, he has other arrests on his record that do not relate to gun charges. In November 2017, Mac attempted second-degree armed robbery. Furthermore, he’s got a grand theft charge from August 2015, and transportation of a controlled substance in October of 2014. But to go back to this newest sentence, Mac is kind of a lucky man for this reason.

Crip Mac Was Looking At A Minimum Sentence Of 15 Years Originally

Originally, the online personality was looking at a minimum of 15 years. However, it could have been even worse for Mac. Back in December there was some discussion as to the other factors that could have led to even life in confinement. “The worst case is he gets folded into a larger gang conspiracy and RICO case involving murders. 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”.

What are your thoughts on Crip Mac receiving just a 33-month sentence for his federal gun charge from 2023? Are you surprised that it was brought down by 13 years? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Crip Mac. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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