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Ralo Released From Federal Prison After Serving Six Years

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There have been plenty of feel-good headlines around the hip-hop world this year. Quite a few of them have dealt with rappers finishing their prison sentences. Some include B.G., 42 Dugg, and more. The latest artist to rejoin society is Atlanta, Georgia native, Ralo. His time behind bars was quite lengthy. In fact, he was doing six years of time. We got a rough idea of when the rapper would be released a couple of weeks ago. Ralo perfectly predicted the timeline, as he was just freed today.

His update came back on October 23 when he posted an emotional Instagram post. Ralo’s message talked about his close friendship with the late Marlo. Ralo said, “Assalamualaikum | Marlo told me not to worry he was going to be the first person at the gate waiting on me when this s*** over. My release is in two weeks and I know life goes on, but this s*** aint da same as when we was passing this money around we was all happy and helping each other.” He continues, “Nowadays people doing they best to kick others down, so they can stand above them, but the only way thats going to happen is if im in my grave with Marlo. I aint going for none strange…”

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Ralo Is A Free Man

 
 
 
 
 
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As we said, Ralo was right on the money. He was locked up for drug conspiracy charges. Now, he gets to start over and he is doing so fairly soon. XXL says he will be dropping a new track called “First Day Out.” In the video above, tons of people close to him are there to greet him. They crowd around him in jubilation as he is all smiles.

What are your initial thoughts on Ralo being released from prison after nearly six years? Are you excited to hear more music from him? Will his new track be a hit? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Ralo, as well as everything else going on around in the music world.

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Suspects In ASAP Press Murder Sentenced To Decades In Prison

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Seven years after Chester Taylor and Darius Hastings shot ASAP Press in the back of the head, the New York State Supreme Court found them both guilty of his death. For those unaware, the A$AP Mob member survived the shooting initially, but succumbed to a fatal seizure in 2018 which stemmed from the attack’s lingering head injury. Moreover, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. sentenced the two men to 20 years to life in state prison on two counts second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. In addition, the crimes at hand include second-degree murder and first-degree assault, according to a press release.

Furthermore, their connection stems from ASAP Press reaching out to Taylor through a mutual friend in July of 2016. Press needed a luxury car for a music video shoot, and Taylor set the rent price at $1,000 for two cars, which Press mostly paid off upfront weeks later. However, Taylor did not provide the vehicles as agreed, and the Harlem native’s attempts to get his money back were unsuccessful. This kept going on for quite some time, at least for a full month before things escalated.

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ASAP Mob Mourns Its Fallen Member Press

In late August of 2016, Taylor threatened ASAP Press over his consistent attempts and warned him to call it quits over the phone. It’s also possible that Press made threats in the other direction, but regardless, after this series of text message interactions, Taylor contacted his friend, Hastings. They met up with the collective member in Harlem and shot him, but he survived. Years later, while attending a music festival in Houston, Press passed away, and a medical examiner found that the seizure directly related to the shooting’s head injury.

“Chester Taylor and Darius Hastings shot and killed a young Harlemite with great ambitions, talent and a bright future,” the Manhattan D.A. remarked. “Although Pressie Taylor Jr. miraculously survived the shooting in its initial aftermath, his life was forever changed. He made a valiant attempt at resuming his life and music career, but unfortunately, he succumbed to the effects of his serious injuries, depriving his family and community of a promising star. Thanks to the jury’s careful review of the evidence, both defendants were found to be responsible for his murder. I hope that the sentences imposed today bring the victim’s family some form of peace.” For more news and the latest updates on the ASAP Mob, come back to HNHH.

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Tory Lanez Reportedly Refused Plea Deal, Would Have Served Four Years

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Last month, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The case surrounds Megan Thee Stallion getting shot in the foot back in 2020. The rapper had been awaiting his sentencing from behind bars for around seven months. As of now, he’s in the process of appealing his sentence, appearing in court earlier this week to request bail. The sentencing managed to stir up a lot of chatter online. Countless users continue to debate whether or not 10 years is an appropriate punishment for Lanez.

Now, new reports suggest that Lanez had the opportunity to shave off more than half of his 10-year sentence. According to VladTV, the district attorney offered the artist a plea deal, which would have seen him spending only four years behind bars. Apparently, Lanez turned down the plea deal, and opted instead to take the case to trial. Unfortunately for him, the trial didn’t work out to get him any less time than the plea deal would have had him serving.

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Tory Lanez Could Have Served Four Years

At the beginning of this month, Tory Lanez’ motion for bail was released by Meghann Cuniff. The motion revealed that he and his fiancée, Raina Chassagne, are now married. Chassagne is also the mother of Lanez’ 6-year-old child. The motion additionally stated that if Lanez were to be released from prison, he would live in the Los Angeles area with his wife and their child.

For those looking for more information, a documentary on Tory Lanez’ shooting has recently been released. Discovery+ announced Megan The Stallion vs. Tory Lanez: Five Shots at the beginning of this month, and it premiered September 4. In the trailer, the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case is called the “biggest trial since O.J.” It’s said to give a fair depiction of either side of the story, allowing viewers to come to their own conclusions. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Tory Lanez.

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Tory Lanez Reportedly Received Letter Of Support From A Police Chief

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Tory Lanez is going to prison for the next 10 years. Although he probably won’t have to serve all 10 of those years, it is still a massive sentence. Overall, it was one that many say coming. Originally, he was facing 22 years. From there, the prosecution decided to seek a 13-year sentence. Once the judge ruled on the case, he landed at 10 years. This was ultimately due to Tory’s reckless behavior on social media following the shooting. Many found it reprehensible, and as it turns out, so did the judge.

Much has been made of the letters the judge received from famous people in relation to Tory. Well, according to Meghann Cuniff, Lanez was also getting support from those in law enforcement. New Haven Chief of Police Chris Hammann reportedly sent in a nice letter in regard to Lanez. As you will read below, he called for a lenient sentence as he believes in personal growth and rehabilitation.

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Tory Lanez Gets More Support

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 11: Tory Lanez attends Shaq’s Fun House at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sarah Morris/WireImage)

“While we acknowledge the serious nature of the charges against Mr. Peterson, we also believe in the power of redemption and the potential for personal growth,” the letter explains. “Our legal system should not solely focus on punishment but should also provide opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.” Of course, Iggy Azalea and Mario are two other big names that supported Tory Lanez in this way. Both took a lot of heat for it, however, they haven’t given in to the backlash, at least not yet.

Regardless, it is interesting that Tory would have gotten support from a police chief, all things considered. Either way, it did not seem to matter in the end, much to the artist’s chagrin. Let us know what you thought of the Tory Lanez sentencing, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

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Tory Lanez Refuses To Apologize Amid 10-Year Prison Sentence

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Tory Lanez is currently going to prison for 10 years following his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Overall, this is a case that many were paying attention to. Unfortunately, there were quite a few people who tried to doubt Meg and her story. However, with Tory’s conviction, at least a few minds have been changed. As for Lanez, however, he is currently being roasted online for his hubris before and during the trial.

Last night, Lanez decided to speak out on his sentence for the very first time. As you can tell, he isn’t exactly in the mood to apologize. In his eyes, there still isn’t a shooting to apologize for. “I have never let a hard time intimidate me,” Tory started. “I will never never let no jail time eliminate me. Regardless of how they try to spin my words, I have always maintained my innocence and I always will. This week in court I took responsibility for all verbal and intimate moments that I shared with the parties involved. That’s it.”

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Tory Lanez Speaks

He continued his statement by saying that he knows a lot about adversity and that he will not let this deter him. “In no way shape or form was I apologizing for the charges I’m being wrongfully convicted of,” he revealed. “I remain on the stance that I refuse to apologize for something that I did not do. I’ve faced adversity my whole life and every time it looked like I would lose, I came out on top. This is nothing but another moment where my back is against the wall and I refuse to stop fighting till I come out victorious. Tough times don’t last, tough people do. To my family, friends and umbrellas thank you for your continued support. See you soon.”

As you can imagine, his fans are loving this mentality. However, others are disturbed by the lack of accountability. It’s yet another chapter in a story that has dominated the hip-hop world. Let us know what you think of his statement, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Tory Lanez Roasted After His Two-Year-Old Tweet Ages Horribly

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Tory Lanez is currently facing the consequences of his actions. On Thursday, the artist was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Overall, this was a shocking story from beginning to end. A lot of this story played out in the court of public opinion. Although some felt as though Meg was lying, she ultimately got vindicated thanks to Tory’s conviction. Now, Tory has a very long road ahead, and it remains to be seen how much of his sentence he is actually going to have to serve.

If you recall, prior to the trial, Tory Lanez was feeling very confident that he would not end up being convicted. Overall, this was probably a big mistake as the judge said Tory’s post-shooting actions led to a hefty sentence. Tory was especially active on Twitter, where he continued to make fun of those who thought he would go to prison. A great example of this is the tweet down below in which he laughed at his haters with a tweet made to provoke people.

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The Tory Lanez Tweet In Question

As you can imagine, with Tory’s sentencing in the rearview mirror, many are coming to this tweet to hit him with the unholy ratio. This is very typical of Twitter anytime a celebrity says something that eventually bites them in the rear end. If you were to check out the quote tweets here, everyone is dunking on Tory. Overall, many are just saying that this aged poorly. Additionally, a lot of fans are saying that it is humorous he can’t delete this tweet until 2033. Needless to say, the internet is pretty ruthless.

The Internet Reacts

Below, you can find the full extent of these tweets that poke fun at Tory. Although he won’t be seeing these tweets, it doesn’t take away from the embarrassment of his old tweet. Let us know what you think of this situation and the ruthlessness of the internet, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

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Iggy Azalea’s Letter About Tory Lanez Gets Published Online

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Iggy Azalea caught a whole bunch of heat online earlier this week when it was revealed that she wrote to the judge in the Tory Lanez case. Overall, Iggy was one of 76 people who wrote a letter on behalf of the disgraced artist. In her letter, she explained that Tory is a great person and that he doesn’t deserve to go to prison for a long time. Of course, many felt like this was a wild thing to do as Iggy herself as accused other men of abuse. That man is Playboi Carti. However, she wrote the letter anyway, and many are curious as to what she actually said.

Thankfully, legal reporter Meghann Cuniff was able to obtain the letter written by Azalea. On her website, the reporter published the letter in its entirety. Certain aspects of the letter are certainly interesting, and we will be highlighting some. For instance, Iggy wrote, “I would not write to you on behalf of an abuser.” She said this before noting that she never saw Lanez lose his temper. Additionally, she claimed he was extremely kind, especially to women. “I refuse to believe that he would do anything in malice especially to a woman,” she claimed.

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Iggy Azalea Gives Tory Lanez A Glowing Review

WANTAGH, NEW YORK – AUGUST 05: Iggy Azalea performs onstage during Pitbull’s “Can’t Stop Us Now” summer tour at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on August 05, 2022 in Wantagh, New York. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)

Azalea then went on to deliver some poetic language about how Tory is the best person she knows. “He said this is an opportunity to humble himself and soften his heart – ironic to hear one of the kindest people I know strive to become even kinder,” she claimed. “I’m not shocked – Its who he is. Watering and shining light on others until something beautiful grows. Daystar Peterson is not the pest you’ve heard about, he’s a gardener. He helps others bloom.”

Lastly, the artist also revealed that Tory Lanez had been hired to work on her next album. This led to her promising a judge that she would have a significant income source for Tory upon his release. Overall, it is clear that Iggy cares deeply for Tory. However, based on the sentence, this letter didn’t make that much of an impact.

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Tory Lanez’s Mindset Revealed Amid 10-Year Prison Sentence

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Tory Lanez was recently sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Overall, this was a case that a lot of people had their eyes on. Although many were split on the outcome, Tory’s conviction pretty well put an end to a lot of speculation. On Tuesday, the sentence officially came down, and while some feel it is harsh, others think it is completely just. Either way, there is a lot of fallout from this case. For instance, fans are curious as to how Tory must be feeling right now.

According to TMZ, his lawyer Jose Baez was very honest about the situation while speaking to reporters. As Baez explains, Lanez feels “low” and that all of this has been difficult for him to process. Moreover, Lanez is noting that he wants to be strong throughout all of this. He is going to be looking toward religion during this time. Additionally, he plans to accept any help from his family, as well as the kind of words of those who are still fans of his.

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Tory Lanez Post-Sentence

Overall, it is going to be a difficult situation for Tory. However, he did get a bit of good news last night. A year has already been shaved off of his sentence for time served. This means the last year he spent in prison will not be for nothing. Regardless, there is still a long road ahead as just under a decade is still a very long time. Some fans remain hopeful that he will be out much sooner on good behavior. However, these kinds of things can be extremely unpredictable.

Tory Lanez and his 10-year prison sentence remain a developing story. Having said that, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments section down below. We will always make sure to keep you informed.

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Boosie Badazz Reacts To Tory Lanez Sentence

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Boosie Badazz has always been vocal online when it comes to various topics concerning other artists. Overall, this has included the Tory Lanez trial. Although Tory was originally convicted back in December, he was only sentenced yesterday. This sentence was a huge one as he will now be going to prison for 10 years. Of course, this has led to numerous reactions online. Some say Tory got off easy, while others believe this is too harsh of a punishment. No matter what, it is a very polarizing topic.

In the eyes of Boosie, Tory actually got off very easily. Boosie harkened back to his own experience here, saying that in his home state, the punishment would have been a whole lot more severe. “I think he came out good, bro,” Boosie said. “I don’t know how California work. I think he’ll only do five [years] — that’s state time. Shit… in Louisiana, that n**** woulda did 40, n****. A crime on a woman? Highly televised? 40, n****. No cap.”

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Boosie Badazz Speaks Out

Additionally, Boosie went on to say that Tory probably won’t serve much time anyway. Instead, he will serve about a third of his sentence and come out stronger than ever. “I think state time, you only do nothing but half,” Boosie stated. “Five years. He’ll do three years, a lil’ paper, he be back out, stronger than ever … You can’t take his talent away, bro. He’ll be back.” Overall, it remains to be seen how much time Tory will actually have to serve. It seems as though 8.5 years is the number floating around. Although, this could certainly change.

With Tory going to prison for a decade, his fans are outraged. That said, there are those on the opposite side, who feel vindicated and satisfied. Let us know what you think of the sentence, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Tory Lanez Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison, Twitter Reacts

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Tory Lanez is currently going to prison for 10 years. Overall, this is due to the fact that he was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. This is a case that took three years to wrap up, and as you can imagine, there was a lot of fanfare surrounding this. Fans were split between whether or not Lanez actually did it. However, he has been convicted and sentenced, which pretty well spells the end of the case, whether you like the result or not.

The sentencing took two days to complete as the judge had testimonials from those who know Lanez. Furthermore, the judge brought up 76 letters from people vouching for the artist. Among these letters was Iggy Azalea, who caught a whole bunch of flack for getting involved in the drama. Needless to say, plenty of storylines have surfaced over these last couple of days. With Lanez now going to prison for 10 years, fans are getting in their hot takes about what went down.

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Tory Lanez Is Going Away For A While

Overall, there are quite a few people on social media who are defending Tory. However, just as many people are showcasing their disdain for what he did. One search on Twitter and you will see plenty of people who are making memes and poking fun at the situation. Moreover, there are those who want to see accountability for those who defended Lanez. “I will never forget how Iggy and Drake behaved during this Tory Lanez and Meg court case. Hope their BBLs have complications,” one person said. “I still can’t believe Tory Lanez SHOT Megan Thee Stallion and some people are more upset that he was found guilty and sentenced and NOT THAT HE SHOT HER,” said another.

Social Media Sounds Off

There are a few more tweets that you can check out down below. Overall, this is still a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates. Additionally, let us know what you think of the sentencing, in the comments down below.

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