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YFN Lucci Drops “Free Me” Amid His Recent Legal Issues

February 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YFN Lucci is dealing with a pretty major setback in his life right now. The veteran rapper hailing from the hip-hop hub of Atlanta, Georgia is currently under arrest after pleading guilty to one count of a violation against the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. This all went down for Lucci just about two weeks ago. However, there is a little bit of a silver lining in all of this.

It was originally reported that Lucci would have to serve a total of 20 years. 10 of those would be in prison, with the second half on probation. However, the sentence was updated to where he will only serve three and a half months in jail. Following that, Lucci will finish off the remainder of it on probation. While it is still not ideal, at least prison is out of the equation.

Listen To “Free Me” By YFN Lucci

Obviously, this has to be a lot for Lucci to deal with emotionally, mentally, and psychologically. One way artists know how to cope is through making music. That is what he has done moments ago, as he returns with a new single. “Free Me” is also the first solo single for Lucci in three years and it begins a rollout for his next album. The last time he put out a project was back in 2020 with Wish Me Well 3. In this soulful and trap-heavy cut, YFN gets out his frustrations surrounding life’s recent events.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new song, “Free Me,” by YFN Lucci? Is this the Georgia rapper’s best single ever, why or why not? Do you think he will get parole in the next four months? Are you excited for his upcoming album? 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 hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding YFN Lucci. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

God, I cannot give this up (God, I cannot)
Why people be givin’ up? (Why?)
Download your image and they try f*** my image up
God as my witness, I got people who depend on us
Next time we in Houston or Atlanta, f*** it, aim it up (Huh)
Off the the plane, no more Plain Jane, I want emeralds

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YFN Lucci Looks Unrecognizable In New Mugshot From Prison

January 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It looks like YFN Lucci finally got that haircut that the court promised him before his trial a couple of weeks ago. Moreover, a new mugshot surfaced of him online on Sunday (January 28), and people were very quick to comment on his bald head after sporting a long and wild look while in the pen. “tf, ain’t this n***a have a full head of dreads like yesterday [crying emoji],” one fan wrote under DJ Akademiks’ Instagram coverage of the picture. “N***a went from Kodak to magic Johnson overnight,” another added, while others had some more pop culture references to give. “He Look like CJ from Grove St [crying laughing emoji],” a user joked.

Furthermore, this follows the news that YFN Lucci received a 20-year sentence in his RICO case. However, given that he will be eligible for parole in just a couple of months -– and the State’s letter to the pardon and parole board that reflects a lack of objection to an early release -– he could be out in three and a half months. Of course, this is all quite muddy thanks to our broken legal system, and many things could occur to slow this down. But the Atlanta native at least has some bright light at the end of the tunnel, and that’s more than most ever get in U.S. prisons.

YFN Lucci’s New Mugshot & Look

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Meanwhile, another point of contention that came up concerning YFN Lucci recently is his past romance with Reginae Carter, Lil Wayne’s daughter. The two went out before his arrest, and many fans asked her after this sentence whether she’d take him back. Unfortunately for any shippers out there, she seemed to shut down the idea altogether, although that doesn’t reflect a lack of care and support. “I’m not tied to no man, I’m single. I’m Tired of the speculations . And I’m not looking back . At all . Send me everything new,” Carter tweeted.

In addition, the rap world reacted with fervor upon the news of Lucci’s sentence -– and some with boastfulness. For example, 50 Cent took credit for this sentence because he recommended his lawyer, and it ended up working out. Surely more MCs and media figures will respond to all this in the near future, especially as he might find freedom sooner than anticipated. With that in mind, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on YFN Lucci.

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YFN Lucci Will Likely Only Serve 3.5 Months In Jail: Details

January 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YFN Lucci is expected to only serve 3.5 more months in jail following his 20-year sentence on Tuesday. The sentence was to be broken down with 10 years of prison time and another 10 of probation. As part of his plea deal, in which he admits his guilt in violating the street gang terrorism and prevention act, the State will write a letter to the pardon and parole board confirming it will not object to his early release. Accounting for the time served he’s piled up since his arrest on January 13, 2021, he’ll be eligible for parole in just a few months.

The deal isn’t bad for Lucci, considering that prior to his acceptance of the plea, he faced several more counts, including felony murder, which carried a maximum penalty of life without parole. Before his sentence was read on Tuesday, he apologized to the victim’s family.

YFN Lucci Performs At KYS Fest

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 24: YFN Lucci performs live onstage during 2019 KYS Fest at Echostage on October 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brian Stukes/Getty Images)

After the court appearance concluded, Lucci’s attorney, Drew Findling, addressed whether his client would testify during the ongoing YSL RICO trial. “Anybody that says that is a liar,” he said. “We all just went to court today. It’s clear as day. There is no corporation in the YSL case. He will not be testifying in that case. If anybody wants to subpoena him, we’ll file a subpoena to squash that subpoena. He wants nothing to do with that case. He’s made that clear. For three and a half years, he has said he knows nothing and will not participate in that case.”

YFN Lucci’s Plea Deal Explained

MORE DETAILS: As part of his negotiated plea, YFN Lucci was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but after serving a 1/3 of his sentence, he is eligible for parole. After getting credit for time served, he will be eligible for parole in 3.5 months.

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) January 23, 2024

Simply put: YFN Lucci will be released in 3.5 months

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) January 23, 2024

Check out the full report from WSB-TV‘s Michael Seiden breaking down Lucci’s deal above. Be on the lookout for further updates on YFN Lucci on HotNewHipHop.

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YFN Lucci Gets 20-Year Sentence For Violating Street Gang Terrorism & Prevention Act

January 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YFN Lucci has been hit with a 20-year sentence after pleading guilty to one count of violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act. He accepts 10 years in prison followed by an additional 10 years of probation. The rapper also enters the sentence with time served dating back to January 13, 2021, as well as a letter from the State to the pardon and parole board confirming it will not object to his early release. Altogether WSB-TV‘s Michael Seiden reports he will likely only spend about 3.5 more months behind bars.

Prior to his plea, Lucci faced several more counts, including felony murder, which carried a maximum penalty of life without parole. Prior to the sentence reading, Lucci apologized to the victim’s family as well as his own friends and loved ones.

YFN Lucci Performs At “Joy To The Polls” Concert

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 05: Rapper YFN Lucci performs onstage during “Joy To The Polls” pop up concert on January 05, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Lucci’s attorney, Drew Findling, addressed afterward whether his client will have to testify during the ongoing YSL RICO trial. “Anybody that says that is a liar,” he began. “We all just went to court today. It’s clear as day. There is no corporation in the YSL case. He will not be testifying in that case. If anybody wants to subpoena him, we’ll file a subpoena to squash that subpoena. He wants nothing to do with that case. He’s made that clear. For three and a half years, he has said he knows nothing and will not participate in that case.”

YFN Lucci Receives Prison Sentence

As part of the negotiated plea, Bennett was sentenced to a 20 year sentence with 10 years to serve. That means that he has 10 years to serve in prison followed by 10 years of probation.@wsbtv

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) January 23, 2024

BREAKING: YFN Lucci will serve about 3.5 months in jail and then he will be released and serve the rest of his sentence on probation. @wsbtv

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) January 23, 2024

While Lucci’s case is done, Young Thug’s YSL case continues this week. Monday, the group’s co-founder, Trontavious Stephens, discussed Thug’s use of “Truly Humble Under God” as an acronym. Be on the lookout for further updates on YFN Lucci on HotNewHipHop.

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Chrisean Rock Says “Free Blueface” As She Proclaims Love For Her Former Boo

January 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chrisean Rock is taking another 180 in her love life, specifically with someone who people thought she was over. Turns out that, when it comes to the volatile and downright combative relationship between her and Blueface, it’ll likely always be a back and forth. Moreover, you may remember that the former Baddies star accompanied him along with their son Chrisean Jr. to turn himself in for apparent parole violations. Following that, she just took to Twitter to proclaim her support and love– yes, love– for the rapper. In addition, Rock included a long video of them at the club, which comes quite out of context as we don’t have a solid timeframe of when this took place.

“#FreeBlueface [blue heart emoji] [rainy cloud emoji] [star emoji] I love you,” Chrisean Rock captioned this video. For any other couple, this would be a sweet moment, but fans have seen this act far too often to think anything significant might change. The two are almost always at odds, whether in true-blue physical fights or disagreements over past relationships, cheating accusations, raising their son, and a whole lot more. However, if we are to give the benefit of the doubt, it seems like actually going through with this arrest brightened her perception of Blueface.

Chrisean Rock “Loves” Blueface, Calls For His Freedom

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Furthermore, the California MC also has a lot of love to give, as he apparently love-bombed both of his exes while behind bars. At least, that’s what he showed to Jaidyn Alexis during a phone call from jail that recently surfaced online. Chrisean Rock claimed that Blueface said the same to her, but a lot of people expressed skepticism at that. Regardless of what’s true or not, her being open to a reconciliation is something that could bear much harsher consequences down the line, and we don’t even know if he’d agree.

As such, hopefully the Baltimore native just focuses on her family and her son, patiently waiting for the 26-year-old to return. It’s not like the have to be on bad terms; in fact, it would be great if they can just co-parent happily and healthily. But hopefully that’s what she’s shooting for here, because she has a long list of receipts as to why they just shouldn’t date each other. With that in mind, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Chrisean Rock and Blueface.

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Chrisean Rock Accompanied Blueface To Turn Himself In With Their Son, Chrisean Jr.

January 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Blueface recently turned himself in for apparent parole violations, and although that legal case is still pretty unclear, one thing that’s not is Chrisean Rock’s support. Moreover, a new clip emerged of her accompanying her on-and-off-again boo to the jail facility, and she even took their recently-born son Chrisean Jr., too. Of course, a lot of people will be disappointed by this, given that they want the two as far away from each other as possible. Whether you support the Baddies star or the California MC, you can agree that their relationship has been a volatile, chaotic, and overall harmful one on a personal level for both.

But when times get tough, the tough get tougher, and it’s at least kind of heartening to see them put things aside to come together for something much larger-scaled. Chrisean Rock previously seemed to react to Blueface’s arrest with sadness, which let off some warning signs for many fans. Unfortunately for them, their fears came true, but we doubt that this will prompt a full reconciliation. If history’s proven anything to us, it’s that every week is a clean slate when it comes to this couple’s status.

Blueface Joined By Chrisean Rock & Junior At Jail: Watch

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However, it seems like Blueface was more prepared than he should’ve been to react to this trouble. After all, he just dropped an EP titled Free Blueface, a seven-song offering with features from DDG, Kevin Gates, Tru Carr, and YungMagnificent. It arrived shortly after the 26-year-old’s manager Wack 100 announced that he went to the slammer. As it became clear that he turned himself in and that this is as much of a press opportunity as it is a legal move, then all the hullabaloo around this stint makes more sense.

Well, it makes more sense in terms of there being a big marketable push behind it. Why wouldn’t the upcoming Rap Queens West host squeeze out some more dollars from obstacles he has to overcome anyway? All we can hope for is that Chrisean and Junior can reach an uninterruptedly amicable relationship with their currently incarcerated family member once and for all one day. For more news and the latest updates on Blueface and Chrisean Rock, stay logged into HNHH.

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Tory Lanez Gets Prison Visit From His Son

January 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tory Lanez is still fighting to reverse his legal case from behind bars, but at least unfruitful and unwarranted endeavors found balance with family. Moreover, TMZ reports that his six-year-old son Kai recently visited him in prison for two weekends straight after not being able to spend the holidays together at all. Their alleged source is Ceasar McDowell, a member of the rapper and singer’s legal team and CEO of Unite The People, who spoke to the publication. For those unaware, Lanez is currently at California Correctional Institution Tehachapi and is about four months into his 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot.

Furthermore, an undisclosed family member took Kai to the facility, and Tory Lanez spoke to his son right upfront, not from behind a glass wall. They reportedly sat at a table for about 4-5 hours on Saturday and Sunday on both weekends and played board games, drew, and got some vending machine snacks. It wasn’t quite the extravagant meal that the Canadian artist got for Christmas, but surely a memorable and enjoyable bite nonetheless, especially with the world’s most important company. Apparently, McDowell relayed that Tory loved seeing his son after no holiday time, despite the fact that they communicate frequently regardless of physical interactions.

Tory Lanez Performing In 2021

Tory Lanez Son Visit Jail Hip Hop News — DAVIE, FLORIDA – JUNE 04: Tory Lanez performs onstage during Celebrity Sports Entertainment Presents Tory Lanez & Jen Selter at DAER Nightclub on June 04, 2021 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

In fact, Tory Lanez showed Kai to the world quite often during his court case, as he took him to trial on various occasions throughout 2022. We all know how it turned out, and no matter which side you fall on with that debate, it’s still quite relevant and important to discuss and evaluate. For example, one of the trial’s most prolific journalists, Meghann Cuniff, recently released merch inspired by Tory’s insults towards her. As such, we’ve seen how, as the factual legal case wrapped up, the court of public opinion remains open long after.

Meanwhile, a recently surfaced picture of him in prison shows him in good spirits. We’ll see if there are any more direct or indirect updates on the 31-year-old’s general state and legal status. At least family is never too far away. For more news on Tory Lanez, come back to HNHH.

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NBA YoungBoy Admits He’s Not “Really Big” On Fatherhood

January 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

NBA YoungBoy says that he’s “not big” on parenting. The reported father of 11 made the candid admission during a new interview with The Bootleg Kev Podcast published on Monday.

With one of YoungBoy son’s climbing on the rapper’s lap, Kev described him as a “great father” and asked how important fatherhood is to him. “I’m not really big on it to be honest,” he admitted in response. “This is a crazy topic because I’m not the type to sugar coat nothing, but I’m four walls everyday.”

NBA YoungBoy Performs With Lil Yachty

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 29: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) NBA YoungBoy and Lil Yachty perform onstage during Lil Baby & Friends concert to promote the new release of Lil Baby’s new album “Street Gossip” at Coca-Cola Roxy on November 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Fans were not happy with the admission. Responding to a clip of the interview from NoJumper, one user remarked: “Dude has 0 talent. I blame all you idiots who have no ear for good music.” Another wrote: “Why would he be ashamed of this when literally nobody holds him accountable and there will always be women ready to give him another one???” Check out YoungBoy’s full comments on fatherhood below.

NBA YoungBoy Discusses His Experience With Fatherhood

<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>NBA YoungBoy said that he’s not big on fatherhood when asked how important it is to him:

“I’m not really big on it, to be honest…”I’m not the type to sugarcoat nothing.”

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— No Jumper (@nojumper) January 9, 2024

His feelings on fatherhood aren’t the only surprising revelation from the interview. Elsewhere in the conversation, he also admitted that he expects to end up back in jail. “I guess that’s just my life,” he explained. “I don’t let it bother me or no s**t like that. You make the bed you lay in.” He’s currently on house arrest while awaiting trial for a federal gun charge. Be on the lookout for further updates on NBA YoungBoy on HotNewHipHop.

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Boosie BadAzz Recalls Katt Williams Gifting Him $15k After Prison Release

January 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Boosie BadAzz has come to the defense of Katt Williams after the comedian’s explosive interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast. Speaking about the drama stemming from the conversation with Shannon Sharpe on Instagram Live, Boosie recalled Williams gifting him $15,000 after he got out of prison.

After beginning by saying he’s got nothing to say about the situation, he added: “I know he a real n***a to me. Like I say bro, I came home, I ain’t had nothing. The man invited me to his concert. I mean front-row seats. When I was leaving, he gave me $15,000.” From there, Boosie recalled plenty of other celebrities remarking, “Free Boosie,” during his time behind bars, but not keeping the same supportive energy when he got out.

Boosie BadAzz Performs In College Park, Georgia

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA – AUGUST 15: Boosie Badazz performs onstage during The Parking Lot Concert Series at Georgia International Convention Center on August 15, 2020 in College Park, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

As for Williams’ discussion with Shannon Sharpe, he’s been making headlines for controversial comments on a number of topics. The two discussed the sexual abuse lawsuits Diddy is facing, Kanye West’s latest antics, his issues with other comedians, including Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, and Kevin Hart, as well as much more. Check out Boosie’s praise of Williams on Instagram below.

Boosie BadAzz Discusses Katt Williams

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While Boosie has nothing but praise for Williams, not everyone has had such a positive reaction to the interview. In response to the comedian labeling him an industry plant during the chat, Kevin Hart fired back on Twitter, writing: “Gotta get that anger up outcha champ. It’s honestly sad.” Tiffany Haddish also responded to the podcast during her latest stand-up set. Be on the lookout for further updates on Boosie BadAzz and the fallout from Katt Williams’ appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast on HotNewHipHop.

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Big Meech Might Be Out Of Jail Next Year After Sentence Reduction Bid

January 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Meech, the co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), might get yet another sentence reduction in his 30-year stint, according to AllHipHop. Moreover, he and his legal team asked for another three-year reduction, one that he previously nabbed back in 2021, moving his scheduled release from May 2031 to May 2028. Meech faced conviction for money laundering and running a national crime enterprise, for which he received over $270 million in drug trade profits from the late 1990s until 2007. His previous reduction came after a reevaluation of drug quantity and chemical quantity across all related charges.

Furthermore, now Lil Meech’s father and his lawyer Brittany K. Barnett of the Burned Alive project think they deserve a step further. They motioned for another sentence reduction of three years, which if approved, would set Big Meech’s release date for May of 2025. In addition, their argument cited Section 18 582(c)(2) of the U.S. Criminal Code (U.S.C.), which states a judge can reduce a sentence if sentencing rules for their charges became more lenient after the conviction. This pairs with an April 2023 amendment which eliminates certain “criminal history status points” for select individuals with criminal history.

Lil Meech, Big Meech’s Son, At The “BMF” World Premiere

Big Meech Release Prison Next Year Sentence Reduction Bid — ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. attends STARZ Series “BMF” World Premiere at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on September 23, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/WireImage/Getty Images)

Specifically, it seems like this eliminates “status points” imposed during an individual’s sentence, and Barnett believes this amendment would strike at least two points off the former crime boss. As this law came into effect in November of 2023, they believe he is qualified for another reduction as outlined in the U.S.C. Big Meech has done a lot to change his image, outreach, and philosophy while in prison. For example, he contributed to many charity events in his community and wants to rebrand BMF under the “Build More Families” moniker for positive change.

“Notably, Federal Bureau of Prisons (B.O.P.) staff observed that ‘Flenory has displayed a dedication to remaining physically fit and has taken it upon himself to lead and teach exercise classes to other inmates,’” his lawyer remarked. “He also leads regular focus groups out of various self-help books and appears to [have] a positive mental health effect [on] other inmates.” We’ll see whether the court is compassionate to the “Power” critic’s efforts. Stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Big Meech.

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