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Rapper Bobby Shmurda Denied Bail For 6th Time

Via AllHipHop News– The sixth time was not the charm for Brooklyn’s Bobby Shmurda. The “Hot N*gga” performer’s bail application was denied once again by a Manhattan Supreme Court judge.

reported Shmurda (born Ackquille Pollard) was supposed to have a good chance of being released on $2 million bail after a bond package was presented that included his aunt’s four New York real estate properties and other family members working closely with a bondsman.

Shmurda has now spent over 350 days in jail since his arrest in December 2014. The now 21-year-old New Yorker was hit with conspiracy, drugs and weapons possession charges. Fellow GS9 rapper Rowdy Rebel and 13 other people were taken into custody as well. Shmurda’s next court date is scheduled for January 11.

The justice system is not playing this time! Shmurda can’t seem to catch a break.
Check out this hilarious video of some young “Shmurda” fans doing the Shmoney dance! Hip hop has officially taken over! Free Bobby Shmurda!

Former Drug Kingpin Turned Actor Melvin Williams Dies At Age 73

Former drug trafficker turned actor Melvin Williams, seen here in ‘The Wire’ Season 3, has died. He was 73. IMAGE: HBO

Melvin Williams, a former Baltimore drug kingpin who inspired — and later appeared on — HBO’s critically acclaimed drama The Wire, has died, according to the Baltimore Sun. He was 73.

Williams — also known as “Little Melvin” — was for a time best known for his role in the booming Baltimore drug trade. In 1987, Williams was the subject of a five-part series by then-Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon, who would go on to create The Wire. The drama ran on HBO for five seasons from 2002-08 and is widely regarded as one of the best series of all time.

Following his release from prison in 1996, Williams left his life of crime and even appeared on the show on a recurring basis, playing a character called the Deacon.

On Thursday, Simon paid tribute to Williams, calling him the man “who made me begin to rethink the drug war” on Twitter.

Source | Mashable