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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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Blueface Reveals Exactly When He Will Be Home From Prison

August 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Blueface has been dealing with some legal issues over these past few months. For instance, he was arrested back in January for violating his probation. Overall, there was this sense that Blue would be coming home in July. However, that has not been the case. Instead, he was recently sentenced to four years in prison. One would assume that this means he will only be home in 2027 or 2028. In a new interview, Blueface revealed that the timeline is a lot more optimistic.

The artist did an exclusive prison phone interview with DJ Hed and Gina Views on the show Effective Immediately. During the interview, Blueface gave some insight into his sentence and the specifics of it all. Essentially, he is getting time served. Moreover, he only has to serve about one-third of his entire sentence. Once he broke it down, it was revealed that he will actually be back home in less than a year.

Blueface Speaks Out

“So I got sentenced to four years. I got a year’s credit, so that goes down to three years, and I gotta do 33 percent of that … [so I’ll be home] probably like March, April [2025],” Blueface revealed. As for Chrisean Rock, she is currently facing drug charges, and there is no telling what will happen next in that case. If convicted, she could see up to eight years in prison. Needless to say, it has been a difficult time for that family.

Let us know what you think of Blueface and the antics he gets up to, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that he will out around this same timeline? What do you think will now happen to the likes of Chrisean Rock? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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NBA YoungBoy Reportedly Faces 10 Years In Prison For Federal Gun Charge

August 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that NBA YoungBoy has dealt with his fair share of legal issues in recent months. Earlier this year, he was arrested at his Utah home for his role in an alleged prescription drug fraud scheme. At the time, he was already on house arrest, awaiting trial for a federal weapons charge. This charge stems from a 2020 music video shoot in his hometown of Baton Rouge, where police allegedly found him in possession of a 9 mm handgun and a .45-caliber Glock. He’s considered a felon, and barred from possessing guns, due to a 2016 shootout.

Now, according to WAFB, he intends to enter a guilty plea in his federal gun case and have it transferred from Baton Rouge to Utah. Reportedly, YB’s attorney Drew Findling filed the paperwork on his behalf earlier this week. He’s likely requesting the transfer for convenience, as he’s facing various charges in both Cache County and Weber County.

NBA YoungBoy Intends To Enter Guilty Plea

NBA Youngboy is expected to plead guilty in Federal Weapons case. He faces 10 years in prison. pic.twitter.com/wcvLVyQ0vg

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Once the case is transferred to Utah, YB must continue with the guilty plea, per the outlet. If he doesn’t, the case will be moved back to Louisiana. Reportedly, he could potentially face up to 10 years behind bars, as well as fines, and a period of supervised release. Of course, it remains to be seen exactly what happens in YoungBoy’s case, which could end up working out more favorably for the 24-year-old.

News of his expected guilty plea also arrives just days after Chief Judge Shelly Dick agreed to postpone the case. This would allow higher courts to weigh in on it and provide guidance for applying federal gun laws to it. What do you think of NBA YoungBoy reportedly intending to enter a guilty plea in his federal weapons case? What about the rapper potentially facing a 10-year prison sentence for his alleged crimes? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Quando Rondo Pleads Guilty In His 2023 Federal Drug Trafficking Case

August 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Quando Rondo, according to a new report from XXL, is pleading guilty to his 2023 federal drug trafficking investigation. The specific charges include drug conspiracy and participating in criminal street gang activity. His sentence is currently unknown, but that decision should come to light very soon. In the meantime, the Savannah, Georgia rapper is out on bond until the time comes. Following his guilty plea, Quando Rondo delivered an apology in a press conference just outside the confines of the courthouse, according to local news outlet WTOC.

“I really wanna give an apology to the city of Savannah”, Rondo began. “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”. Going back to the sentence for a second, the “ABG” MC could be receiving a much shorter one. He can thank himself for accepting a plea deal in addition to pleading guilty to a lesser charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances (marijuana).

Quando Rondo Is Now Awaiting His Sentence

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Quando Rondo arrives to the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams /FilmMagic)

WTOC says he’s facing up to five years now instead of a possible 20 previously. So, with that in mind, it will be interesting to see what the judge decides. There is a chance he receives the full half-decade sentence, though. What could lead to that is all of his past run-ins with the law over the last few years such as a link to a shooting in 2020 and a lawsuit for assault and battery in 2019.

What are your thoughts on Quando Rondo pleading guilty in his federal drug trafficking investigation? What do you think his sentence will ultimately be? 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 Quando Rondo. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Soulja Boy Brutally Clowns Blueface Over Four-Year Prison Sentence

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Soulja Boy and Blueface have been embroiled in a feud for a while now. Overall, the beef was getting extremely personal, and violence was being threatened. However, once Blue found himself in jail for violating parole, things started to die down a little bit. We seldom heard from Blueface, and Soulja was simply doing his thing on social media. Now, the beef has been reignited thanks to some unfortunate circumstances concerning Blue’s legal situation.

As we reported last week, Blueface was sentenced to four years in prison due to his parole violation. However, he is already getting time served and it is likely that he will be home in less than a year, with good behavior. Having said that, it seems as though Soulja Boy is reveling in all of this. Below, you can see that he took to Twitter and shared some laughs at Blue’s expense. There are no real comments here. Just a whole bunch of laughing emojis.

Soulja Boy Gives His Take

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Soulja Boy had a similar reaction to Chrisean Rock’s mugshot which was making the rounds over the past few days. Needless to say, the Blueface family will not be engaging in a positive manner with Soulja Boy, anytime soon. This may came as an unfortunate blow to some fans who wanted to see the beef get squashed. Either way, one has to wonder how Blue must feel about Soulja Boy talking like this on social media.

Let us know how you feel about this rant from Soulja, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that the artist is doing too much as it pertains to his beef with Blueface? How do you feel about Blue getting four years in prison? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Jaidyn Alexis Checks Fan Suggesting She’s “Happy” About Blueface’s Prison Sentence

August 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last week, Blueface attended a court hearing where he was sentenced to four years in prison. The news took fans by surprise, as before the hearing, the rapper’s family appeared hopeful that he’d be released. Evidently, things didn’t go as they had planned, and his legal battle won’t be coming to an end any time soon.

Of course, following the unfortunate news, fans were eager to hear from those closest to Blueface. The mother of two of his kids, Jaidyn Alexis, took to X to let fans know she was working on new music. “Dnd in the studio,” she wrote. At the time, supporters took this as an indicator that she was unfazed by her ex’s legal issues. One of her recent Instagram Lives, on the other hand, appears to suggest otherwise.

Jaidyn Alexis Shuts Down Disrespectful Viewer On Instagram Live In New Clip

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In a clip from the IG live, Jaidyn becomes upset after reading a comment from a viewer, who questioned how she was in good spirits amid such bad news. “Sometimes y’all piss me off,” she said. “How you so happy? B***h, I’m workin’. This is work. Talkin’ about I’m happy. You disgust me. Someone’s gotta do it … Sometimes I think y’all don’t realize that real life happens in real-time. And sometimes y’all d*mb as f**k. No shade at all.”

Jaidyn went on, reiterating that she still has to work to provide for her kids while Blueface is behind bars. She also added that she’s not “happy” her kids will be without their father for the foreseeable future. What do you think of Jaidyn Alexis clapping back at a fan who questioned her for seeming happy after Blueface received a four-year prison sentence? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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