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Troy Ave Mocks Casanova’s 15-Year Prison Sentence

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In a new Instagram post, Troy Ave makes light of Casanova’s recent 15-year prison sentence. The rapper will serve time for drug and gang-related charges. “I can’t wipe the motherf***ing smile off my face if I tried,” he says in the clip. He continues, also claiming “It’s Christmas in June!”

In the caption of the clip, the rapper also announced a giveaway of $188, the same number of months Casanova is to serve. “We giving a 188 dollar cash app for whoever can guess why AVE is in such a great mood,” he writes, “Best answer wins.” This wasn’t the first time Troy Ave celebrated someone’s prison sentence. Earlier this month, he also mocked Taxstone on Instagram with a similar giveaway. Taxstone was sentenced to 35 years for killing Troy Ave’s bodyguard, Ronald “Banga” McPhatter. McPhatter was shot, along with several others, at a T.I. concert back in 2016.

Read More: Taxstone Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison Over Shooting Of Troy Ave’s Bodyguard

Troy Ave Says “It’s Christmas In June”

Troy Ave also previously accused Casanova of being a “snitch” in a lengthy Instagram post in 2021. “Caswell #Casanova Senior cooperated with the police and snitched on his ‘friend’ Classik about a murder investigation,” he alleged. He went on to say, “We outnumbered by these frauds. They talk tough but join gangs for protection, they Dick ride instead of standing on they own two.” He added, “They the users not the dealers! They talk about being rich off trappin but u can see they broke or have rented apartments & cars!”

Casanova’s 188-month sentence was reported yesterday. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams called him a “high-profile leader of a vicious street gang and a magnet for gang violence,” in a recent press release. The rapper’s lawyers also claim that his life is in danger in prison. He previously renounced his ties to the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang in a letter to a judge. Earlier this month, he was involved in a serious altercation with another inmate, reportedly linked him renouncing his affiliation.

Read More: Casanova Receives 15-Year Prison Sentence

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Casanova’s Wife Shares A Message Following His 15 Year Sentence

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Casanova’s wife, Jasmere “Swaggy Jazzy” Corbett, has shared a new message on social media following his sentencing. Earlier today, it was reported that he has received a 15-year-sentence by U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern for charges related to racketeering, narcotics, violence, and more. He pleaded guilty to some charges last year, asking a judge for leniency in a letter. Amid the news, Corbett has showcased her undying loyalty to the rapper.

Corbett shared a photo of herself alongside her husband, writing, “I love you baby [heart emoji] We gon walk that sh*t down!” She continued, “Now that he’s sentenced let me address this. I said they saying you got a buck 50 baby. He video called me and said they must be talking bout that buck 50 you put on my commissary.” Corbett added, “That boy look good [heart-eyed emoji] Y’all tried it with the buck/ 50 He got a lil 2 dollars.”

Read More: Casanova Goes All Out For Wife’s Birthday From Behind Bars

Casanova Gets Over 15 Years

Casanova's Wife Shares A Message Following His 15 Year Sentence
Rapper Casanova visits at SiriusXM Studios on May 31, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams stated in a press release that “Caswell Senior is not just a notorious recording artist, but he is also a high-profile leader of a vicious street gang and a magnet for gang violence.” He continued, “At a crowded Miami house party, Senior personally fired a gun that seriously injured and could have killed a victim, inciting a shootout.” “Senior’s stature in the community was central to Gorilla Stone’s successful recruitment and nationwide expansion,” Williams explained, “Today’s sentencing — along with the other significant sentences that have been imposed in this case — shows once again that gang life is not worth it and will lead to many years in prison.”

In his letter to the judge, Casanova renounced his ties to the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang. This reportedly led to a bloody prison altercation between him and another inmate at Essex County Correction Facility in Newark earlier this month. His lawyer has previously stated that him cutting ties with the gang, “has and will continue to pose a threat to his life which will make his future incarceration far more onerous than contemplated by our judicial system.”

Read More: Casanova’s Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty To Aiding & Abetting In Murder Case: Report

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No Savage Receives Three-Year Prison Sentence For Mall Shooting

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DC MC No Savage just received a three-year prison sentence for firing a gun in a Virginia mall, AllHipHop reports. Moreover, Steve Descano (Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney) announced the decision on Friday (June 23). In addition, authorities sentenced him to ten years of probation and barred him from going to the Tysons Corner Center mall. Earlier this year, the 23-year-old (real name Noah Settles) pleaded guilty to three counts of malicious discharge of a firearm in an occupied building and one count of using a firearm in felony commission. Before this decision, Settles faced up to 43 years in prison.

“Today, the justice system has shown that perpetrators of gun violence will be held accountable for their actions,” attorney Descano expressed via a statement, speaking on the dangers of No Savage’s actions. “Firing a gun into a public space is a serious crime, one that endangered our community members and threatened their future sense of safety. In cases like these, it is the prosecutor’s job to ensure accountability and use the tools at our disposal to prevent this sort of dangerous incident from happening again.”

Read More: No Savage Taps NoCap & Shy Glizzy For Features On New Album, “Life Of A Savage 2”

No Savage Sentenced To Three Years In Jail, His Attorneys Respond

Still, prosecutors in the case wanted the DMV native to serve a much harsher sentence as a result. While they sought 15 years of prison time for Settles, the judge in this case decided to issue the mandatory minimum sentence. For those unaware, this incident first came up almost exactly a year ago to the day in June of 2022, when authorities named No Savage as a suspect in a Tysons Corner Center shooting. Furthermore, he opened fire inside the commercial hub and, fortunately, no one was hit. However, three individuals sustained injuries as a result of the evacuation of the premises.

Meanwhile, his legal troubles haven’t put a complete stop to the 23-year-old’s music career. As early as December of last year, he released new material, namely the song “Portfolio,” on streaming services. Now he faced a large speed bump in that regard, and thus the future of his career is uncertain despite the sentence’s short duration in comparison to what sources initially reported. Regardless, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on No Savage.

Read More: No Savage Teams Up With NoCap For “Feeling Down” Music Video

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Troy Ave Trolls Taxstone After 35-Year Prison Sentence

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Troy Ave clowned Taxstone on Instagram, Wednesday, after he was sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing Troy’s bodyguard in 2016. In doing so, Troy shared an edited image of Taxstone playing basketball in a “Prison City” jersey.

“Need y’all help real quick, So Im sending A 35 dollar cash app to whoever leaves the best Album Title in the comments below,” he began. “Album Drop Friday so hurry up. Oh yea We got [fire emoji] New Merch on the website too #swipeleft orders yours now the sale only last for 35 Hrs #DearHaterIWon #SpreadLoveDestroyHate.”

Read More: Taxstone Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison Over Shooting Of Troy Ave’s Bodyguard

Troy Ave In Concert

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 17: Troy Ave performs onstage as Coors. Light Soundtrack reFRESH brings DJ Mustard, Fabolous and special guests To NYC at Stage 48 on November 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Coors Light)

Many fans were unhappy with the post. “You happy for a man doing 35 you told on,” one fan commented, while another wrote: “He got 35 n u got life as a bozo.” As more comments poured in, Troy Ave added his own comment: “NO FUK n****z formed against me shall prosper.”

While Taxstone has yet to respond, he did comment on the sentencing on Twitter. “Just got 35 years for being victimized and reversing the situation,” Taxstone wrote in one tweet. “The beauty in it all is, I’m not doing 35. Be safe though.” Later in the day, a user wrote to him, “You earned it, now wear it!!!!!! Be safe beloved see ya in 2050,” prompting Taxstone to fire back: “Let’s make a bet.”

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In addition to shooting and killing McPhatter, Taxstone also wounded Troy Ave as well as two others. Taxstone ended up getting charged with manslaughter in the first degree, two counts of assault in the first degree, one count of assault in the second degree, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.

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Taxstone Reacts To Prison Sentence: “I’m Not Doing 35”

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Taxstone reacted to his 35-year prison sentence on Twitter, Tuesday, remarking that he doesn’t plan on serving the full length. Judge Abraham Clott handed down the sentence in court earlier in the day, following Taxstone’s conviction of manslaughter for the 2016 shooting of Troy Ave’s bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter.

“Just got 35 years for being victimized and reversing the situation,” Taxstone wrote. “The beauty in it all is, I’m not doing 35. Be safe though.” When a user wrote to him, “You earned it, now wear it!!!!!! Be safe beloved see ya in 2050,” Taxstone fired back: “Let’s make a bet.”

Read More: Taxstone Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison Over Shooting Of Troy Ave’s Bodyguard

Taxstone Reacts To Getting 35 Years

The shooting occurred at New York City’s Irving Plaza during a T.I. concert at which Troy Ave was set to perform. At one point, a fight broke out between Taxstone and Troy Ave. In addition to shooting and killing McPhatter, Taxstone also wounded Troy Ave as well as two others. Taxstone ended up getting charged with manslaughter in the first degree, two counts of assault in the first degree, one count of assault in the second degree, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.

In defending himself, Taxstone blamed Troy Ave for instigating the altercation. He argued that he only pulled out a gun because he already felt threatened by the rapper and was concerned for his own safety. Ahead of Troy Ave’s testimony in the case, Taxstone labeled him a “delusional lying ass bozo.”

Taxstone Fires Back

At the time of Taxstone’s conviction, Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement: “Daryl Campbell was convicted of killing a man and shooting three others during a tragic and deadly confrontation in a packed New York City music venue. In addition to seriously injuring his rival and killing his rival’s bodyguard, Mr. Campbell shot innocent bystanders and put hundreds of other lives at risk. We will vigorously prosecute anyone who commits this type of deadly violence.” Be on the lookout for more updates regarding Taxstone’s case in the coming days.

Read More: Taxstone Found Guilty In Manslaughter Case: Details

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Taxstone Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison Over Shooting Of Troy Ave’s Bodyguard

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Taxstone has been sentenced to 35 years in prison over the 2016 shooting of Troy Ave’s bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter. Judge Abraham Clott handed down the ruling in court on Tuesday. The court initially convicted the rapper and podcaster of manslaughter for the incident at Irving Plaza back in March.

In his defense, Taxstone blamed the incident on Troy Ave, claiming that he instigated a confrontation that led to the shooting. Taxstone argued that he only pulled out a gun because he already felt threatened.

Read More: Taxstone Found Guilty In Manslaughter Case: Details

Taxstone Gets 35 Years In Prison

Taxstone didn’t just kill McPhatter in the incident, he also wounded Troy Ave as well as two others. Troy Ave ended up suing the venue as well as Live Nation over lack of security. Some fans soon followed suit with lawsuits of their own. In addition to being hit with manslaughter in the first degree, Taxstone also got two counts of assault in the first degree, one count of assault in the second degree, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. The judge handed out the ruling in consecutive sentences, resulting in a total of 35 years in prison.

At the time of Taxstone’s conviction, Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement: “Daryl Campbell was convicted of killing a man and shooting three others during a tragic and deadly confrontation in a packed New York City music venue. In addition to seriously injuring his rival and killing his rival’s bodyguard, Mr. Campbell shot innocent bystanders and put hundreds of other lives at risk. We will vigorously prosecute anyone who commits this type of deadly violence.”

DJ Akademiks Provides Further Details

Taxstone previously made headlines, earlier this week, for calling out Gunna in the wake of the release of his new album, A Gift & A Curse. In doing so, he accused the rapper of being a snitch. Be on the lookout throughout Tuesday and the coming days for more details regarding Taxstone’s sentencing as information is still emerging.

Read More: Troy Ave & Taxstone Beef Over Testifying In Trial

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Max B Says His Prison Sentence Is “Almost Over”

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Max B provided his latest update on his prison sentence, earlier this week, telling his fans that it’s “almost over.” The veteran rapper was sentenced to 75 years in prison back in 2009 but took a 20-year plea bargain for aggravated manslaughter in 2016.

“Y’all know what it is. Shout out to the boy. The birthday boy just checking in. You already know. Man, I’m feeling good,” he said. “It’s almost over. Two more joints, n***a, I’m sliding out. Max Bigavell. 45, I feel good, look good. I taste good, I smell good, n***a.” Fans on social media were excited about Max’s impending release. “I hope this mean 2 more months he was suppose to get out in April wtf smh,” one user wrote on Instagram.

Read More: Wiz Khalifa Gives Max B His Flowers

Max B’s Latest Prison Update

Fans originally believed they could expect Max B to become a free man again by April. French Montana had said as much during the promotion of his song, “Lemonade.” “MY BROTHER WAS FACING 75 YEARS .. HE TOLD ME TO TELL YALL HE‘LL BE HOME IN APRIL!!” French wrote on social media earlier this year. “SILVER SURFER Live from the can [wave emoji] Free the Count [100 emoji] ‘LEMONADE’ VIDEO .. Coke Boys 6 OUT NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS.”

When he gets out, Max B has said that he plans to get back to making music right away. In a recent update, he called on producers to begin sending him beats in preparation. “I’m calling you n****s out,” he said at the time. “I’m calling out all ya’ll producers, I’m bout to get ready to hit the scene in a minute. Gimme some tracks. Get them shits to my man Black so we can wave up. Imma have that shit already lined up. We wave up, we go to the studio, we make history. I need waves. Get me loopy. I want that new sound. Out, fuck with ya boy Max Biggavel EMG boss n***a. Wavy.” He instructed interested artists to email him at [email protected] for more information.

Read More: Max B Calls On Producers To Send Him Beats

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Lul G Sentenced To 21 Years In Prison For First-Degree Murder

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Former member of Vallejo, California rap group SOB x RBE, Lul G, received a 21-year prison sentence for first-degree murder this week, according to reports from the East Bay Times. Moreover, the rapper pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, thus raising expectations that his sentence would last 21 years given the charges and previous court proceedings. Authorities arrested the West Coast artist, real name George Harris, back in 2019 and faced charges of first-degree murder in connection to the death of a Vallejo man, 26-year-old Rashied Flowers. Furthermore, the plea deal excused him from serving an extended 50-year sentence if officials found him guilty.

Unfortunately for Lul G, legal issues plagued him from the onset of his career alongside his group co-members. During a cover story for THE FADER back in 2018 along with SOB x RBE, he spoke on his struggles with the probation system that stemmed from armed robbery and gun charges since he was 17 years old. “They’ve been making it difficult,” he expressed. “Like, it’ll be a big opportunity that none of us will probably ever see again in our lives and they’ll just tell me, ’No.’ Straight up. It’s like, basically, y’all want me to lose my career, so I have nothing, so I’m forced to do stuff that’ll have me stuck in this system.”

Read More: SOB x RBE’s “GANGIN” (Review)

Lul G Performing At The Day N Night Festival In 2017

ANAHEIM, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Rapper Lul G of the hip hop group SOB x RBE performs onstage during the Day N Night Festival at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 10, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

When Harris pleaded no contest to the crime, Deputy Public Defender Max Fuentes spoke to XXL about the upcoming sentence back in March of this year. “It is accurate that Mr. Harris plead [no contest] to voluntary manslaughter and will be serving 21 years in prison in relation to the 2019 shooting death of Mr. Flowers,” he remarked. “All I can say at this point is that [Deputy Public Defender] Ms. Tanasa and myself feel honored to be representing Mr. Harris, as well as fortunate to have secured this plea deal on his behalf.” The 24-year-old admitted to using his own gun in the incident, which resulted in a shortened sentence.

Meanwhile, other members of SOB x RBE continued their careers in various ways. For example, Yhung T.O. and DaBoii dropped a collaborative project Demon & Mufasa featuring Snoop Dogg. The group’s members’ futures remain to be seen, and we will surely know how other members react to this ordeal soon. For more news and the latest updates on SOB x RBE and Lul G, come back to HNHH.

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Tory Lanez Trolled Over Final Tweet After He’s Denied New Trial

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Fans are making fun of Tory Lanez’s final tweet after his request for a new trial in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion was denied. Lanez was previously convicted of three felonies for the incident in December. In his most recent post on Twitter, Lanez said that those who speak out against him will be condemned.

“I’m going to leave this here one more time …and watch how it ages,” Tory Lanez posted. “NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER … AND EVERY TONGUE THAT RISES AGAINST ME IN JUDGEMENT SHALL BE CONDEMNED u sit and watch now …. And don’t ever question the GOD I serve again. This is my last tweet.”

Read More: Tory Lanez Found Guilty Of All 3 Charges In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

Megan Thee Stallion Supporters At Tory Lanez’s Trial

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 13: Supporters rally in support of Megan Thee Stallion outside of the courthouse Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete will testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

At his sentencing, Lanez will officially be facing convictions of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. He could get up to 22 years in prison and even face deportation back to his native Canada. As he was being led back to jail from the courtroom, Lanez pleaded with Superior Court Judge Herriford. “I could be your son. I could be your brother,” he said, according to the Associated Press.

Read More: Tory Lanez’s New Trial Motion Denied, Rapper’s Attorneys Seek To Have Judge Dismissed

Fans Return To Tory Lanez’s Twitter

Once the decision on a retrial for Lanez came in, fans of Megan Thee Stallion quickly returned to Lanez’s tweet. “Looks as if the weapons are still prospering against you huh?” one user replied. “Welcome to karma cafe, where you can’t order what you want cause you get what you deserve. House special btw: nothing much just desserts.” Another wrote: “Prime example of how you shouldn’t use the Lord’s name in vain.” One remarked that the post “aged like milk.”

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Mozzy Released From Prison: Report

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Mozzy has reportedly been released from prison after spending 10 months behind bars for a federal gun charge. He was previously projected to get out on July 23, 2023. Mozzy initially turned himself over to authorities at the United States Penitentiary Atwater in July of last year.

The arrested stems from a traffic stop a few months prior, during which officers did a search of the car after smelling marijuana. They found a Glock 26, 16 rounds of 9mm ammunition and a “personal use” amount of marijuana. He was booked but released after posting $35,000 bail. While Mozzy is yet to confirm his release from prison, court documents obtained by HipHopDX show that he is a free man as of Thursday, May 4. He did have to pay a $55,000 fine, however.

Read More: Mozzy Begins 1-Year Federal Gun Charge Sentence After Turning Himself In

Mozzy At Rolling Loud

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 10: Mozzy performs during Rolling Loud at NOS Events Center on December 10, 2021 in San Bernardino, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/WireImage)

A week prior to his arrest, Mozzy dropped his seventh studio album Survivor’s Guilt. The project was his first under Yo Gotti’s CMG imprint. It featured appearances from Roddy Ricch, Shordie Shordie, EST Gee, Blac Youngsta, and Moneybagg Yo. More recently, Mozzy dropped an EP titled, Kollect Kalls, last month. That effort features collaborations with YFN Lucci, Celly Ru, E MOZZY, and Baby Money. Additionally, he recently appeared on DJ Drama’s I’m Really Like That for the song, “Been A While.”

Mozzy first inked a deal with CMG back in February. Discussing the deal during the label’s 2022 Press Conference in Los Angeles, he described the moment as “long overdue.” “Overdue, overdue, out the gate,” he said at the time. “Big dawg been tappin’ in with me. I’m talkin’ about even before a n***a career even popped … We had conversations, he told me there was a seat at the table. I had to get my life right, tie up a couple of loose ends. I tied them motherfuckas up, we here now.

Read More: Mozzy Shares “Survivor’s Guilt” Ft. Roddy Ricch, 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti, YG, Saweetie & More

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