Why So Many Rappers in Jail??

Article written by: Andre Sanchez
Posted on: November 16, 2009

It’s a really sad thing to witness so many rappers getting locked up. As of now, 4 rappers come to mind; Lil Wayne, Lil Boosie, T.I, and Gucci Mane. The transgressions and sentences vary, but the average time to be served is 6 months to a year. Maybe rappers think it adds credibility to their career when this happens?

Here are your four currently incarcerated rappers, ladies and gentlemen:

1. Lil’ Boosie (real name Torrence Hatch) From: Baton Rouge, LA

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The verdict: On October 22, 2008, Boosie was arrested after East Baton Rouge sheriff’s deputies found marijuana, another unidentified drug, and a gun in Boosie’s car.

Boosie pled guilty to third-degree possession of marijuana on September 22, 2009 and was sentenced to two years in prison the next day. Judge James Moore doubled the sentence on November 10 after finding Boosie to have violated probation while awaiting sentencing. Between his plea and sentencing, Boosie was electronically monitored and placed under house arrest.

2. T.I (real name: Clifford Joseph Harris) From: Atlanta, Georgia

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The verdict: Only hours before having to perform at the 2008 BET awards, Clifford Harris was arrested in a federal sting after his bodyguard-turned-informant delivered three machine guns and two silencers to the hip-hop star.

Authorities said that Harris, 27, provided the bodyguard $12,000 to buy the weapons, which Harris is not allowed to own because he is a convicted felon (long story how he got to be one.) Court documents said Harris was convicted on felony drug charges in 1998, and a federal affidavit said he has been arrested on gun charges in the past.

3. Gucci Mane (real name: Radric Davis) From: Birmingham, Alabama

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The Verdict: Gucci attended a court hearing yesterday, November 12, to determine whether or not he’d have to serve time for an unspecified infraction that violated the conditions of his probation. He was sentenced to 12 months, but could end up serving only six with good behavior.

4. Lil Wayne (AKA Weezy F. Baby, real name: Dwayne Carter) From: New Orleans, LA

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The Verdict: The only one of these four awaiting trial, Wayne pled guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon on October 22, 2009, . He is due for sentencing in February 2010 and is expected to receive a one-year jail sentence.

Reader, in a question somewhat related, how do we begin to stop the violence?

Last night I was sitting outside talking to an ex-dope dealer who used to wait at his door with guns…till he got shot in the head and now has one eye. He now takes it easy, and claims finding God after the madness is what made him fall back from a high risk lifestyle.

So I ask again, how do we stop the violence? Let’s hear your answers in the comments!

29 Responses to “Why So Many Rappers in Jail??”

  1. quack quack says:

    November 16th, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    You can take the boy out of the Hood, But not the Hood out the boy. These rap artist are still people like you & I, If the cops wouldnt protect them, its up to them to protect themselves. So i say look at Biggie & Pac, if they were strapped would they still be here? So on that note I say stay strapped!I would rather do one year in jail then a life time in the dirt.

  2. PHIL THE REAL says:

    November 17th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    TO ALL THE REAL NIGGAS LOCKD DOWN KEEP YOUR HAED UP AN KNOW THAT YOU AINT MISSIN A THING

  3. Common Sense says:

    November 18th, 2009 at 6:16 am

    Much agreed, and I dont do drugs nor sell them. But no one can protect you but yourself. Don't get me wrong, I have faith, and I don't purposely place myself in dangerous situations. But with that being said, how do I know that a normal day to the grocery store wont turn into a violent rampage? I am from TN, we have laws where you can carry a handgun with a permit. I certainly have one, and it doesnt have to be conceiled. You betta believe I stay strapped, cockec, and locked without the safety on.

  4. aThoughtSaid says:

    November 18th, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    this people just want for a system that doesnt have to make them use a gun for self defense. Just make a system where it is not necessary to have weapons outside ones house. In other words make what they are selling "dope" legal and no more violence.

  5. lexus says:

    November 18th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    man that i sad that all these rappers are bein put in jail but when yall get out keep your head up an do good keep makein more dang song for us ok love yall

  6. SHARVE says:

    November 18th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    HEY WATS UP WATS GOOD DIZ IZ MIZZ.BAD AZZ IT IZ SAD MY BABY LIL BOOSIE GOT LOCK UP N IT IZ SAD THAT THESE RAPPERS KEEP GETTIN LOCK UP

  7. FreshTeesFreeShip says:

    November 18th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    I honestly don't think the violence will ever stop until we start having more positive role models in the media. Getting locked up isn't really sending a good message to the youth that look up to these rappers. It's rather making it look cool to get locked up, which is a shame.

  8. Sha'Londria says:

    November 19th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    man, never been in jail? all niggaz. LOL bad jk sry

  9. YM Boi JoJo says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    man, Thats Fuck up what happen to Wanye!!!!!

  10. NINA ROSS says:

    November 28th, 2009 at 7:35 am

    TO ALL MY RAPPERS KEEP UR HEAD UP YHALL DO HAVE APERSONAL LIFE

  11. shmack says:

    December 7th, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    man keep doing youll

  12. BLACKMANN says:

    December 12th, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    FUCK ALL THE BLACK ASSS FOOLS. DUMB SHITS – DISGRACE TO THE COMMUNITY. and yeah im BLACK.. What a waste to the RACE< FUCKING ROTT HAHAHAHAHA

  13. santanna guidry says:

    December 15th, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    REAL NIGGA IN GAIL KEEP HEAD UP FUCK OTHER PEOPLE AND DO YOU

  14. Chi Town Luv says:

    December 18th, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    wut if we get the cops 2 send em all to the same jail??? and make a mixtape in jail!! tht would be the freaking best

  15. Andre says:

    December 18th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    thats actually a really good idea! hahah…i should do an article on that…hmmm..

  16. Lil.Lo says:

    January 8th, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    I put it this way those rappers who talk about dat life but neva lived it get 2 see wut itz like in the belly of the beast.Most of them go be in p.C. Thatz where da snitches at they wont be in g.P. .Ive been there i kno wut dead time is that shit aint cool.Dudes be trying 2 make names 4 themselves thatz ho shit.I guess the only way 2 go platinum iz 2 die r go 2 jail.C.Murder i respect shyne i respect gucci and trick i respect 2pac i respect the rest of these studio wankstaz eat a dik up

  17. moe says:

    January 11th, 2010 at 7:10 am

    man these niggas got money but they just dont wanna do right

  18. JIMMY MABRY says:

    January 22nd, 2010 at 2:33 am

    FUCK DEM CRACKERS

  19. polkcountyflorida says:

    January 26th, 2010 at 2:44 am

    violence? these are superstars they have EXACTLY wat they want…why in the world would these superstars have an intent to hurt someone? u dnt kno the ruff places these people come from. every time boosie's car is searched he may be arresed simply because of his need of protection. THE QUESTION IS WHEN IS THE MADNESS WITH THESE COPS GONNA STOP!!!

  20. POLKCOCUNTYFL says:

    January 26th, 2010 at 2:48 am

    IZ U RICH THO? U DNT KNO WAT U TALKIN BOUT CUZ DESE NIGGAS DOT MONEY AND WATS SO FAKE BOUT DAT NIGGA BOSSIE HAVIN PROTECTION? OR WAYNE? HOW DAT SOUND BRA? AINT NUN FAKE BOUT DIS SHIT DEM CRACKAS BE ON DEY JOB!!

  21. POLK says:

    January 26th, 2010 at 2:52 am

    WHO THE FUCK IZ GETTIN LOCKED UP ON PURPOSE SMART ASS??? IT AINT LIKE DEY CAN TELL THE CRACKAS TO LEAVE EM ALONE OR NOT CARRY PROTECTION…U SEE WAT HAPPENS WEN THEY DNT HAVE A GUN…EX.WACKA FLOCKA, BRISCO, N DAT YOUNG RAPPER THAT GOT KILLED IN LA.

  22. BLACKMANBITCHDOSUMN says:

    January 26th, 2010 at 2:56 am

    SHUT UP CRACKA I CAN SEE RITE THROUGH THOSE FUCK ASS PENCIL DICK LETTERS..HAHA LOL

  23. Whitey Ford says:

    January 31st, 2010 at 1:26 am

    Cops are not the problem. And the white man isn't the problem. These rappers broke the law. And all their music does nothing but glorify killing, raping, dealing drugs, etc. They all should be incarcerated. And I thought the word nigga was supposed to be a bad thing. Rappers use it all the time. Should only black people use it? Take some responsibility. Get a job, stop dealing drugs, get out of the hood. Start being a contributing member of society. Just a thought.

  24. juicy_badd says:

    February 3rd, 2010 at 7:24 am

    i think if people want the fuckin world to change they should start wit they self hell niggas goin do dem no mata how u feel and i think them jail heads should keep dey head up and wen dey get out dont do wat dey did to get in an ta boosie i fuckin love u kid kid yo head strong and lil wayne u my frist baby daddy soon ta be wen we meet hehehe stp doin da dumb shyt u have kids man dont yall wanna see them grow i mean dam and to dem lames out her u gota trap ta make a liven maybe should mak da shyt pop

  25. Shawty Lo says:

    March 1st, 2010 at 5:56 am

    I am happy that all them bitches is locked up because all them was some bitch ass niggas Time for me to go to the top I Dunn it all.2010

  26. PIE says:

    April 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    iknow rite he will be outt very sooon…………………no worriezzzzzzzz DA BADDEST PIE WUZZZ H3R3

  27. Grams busy says:

    May 22nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    If you have a Multi Million dollar career and you sitting in jail your a damn fool

  28. Kaw sense maker says:

    June 17th, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    U all need to understand the world we are living in. When u have Money u are targeted more. And people like lil Wayne and boosie who are rappers and doing good are goin to be targeted more. U have no normal life and when they go out they feel they need protection. Not saying that they are right because they should be setting an example for the kids but if u never walked in their shoes how would u know. Boosie said it best “take a walk in my size 10′s.” we are not to judge because we are not perfect. We should hope the best for them and hope that they learn their lesson and move in a positive direction

  29. Goblin says:

    July 8th, 2010 at 5:49 am

    Keep yo heads up niggaz. Lil Wayne you my nigga, Gucci you too. Keep yo heads up.

    "Ok you're a goon, What's a goon to a goblin"

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