Rapper YG Addie Arrested On Robbery Charges: Is He Really Guilty? Rapper YG Addie, real name Keenon Jackson, was arrested for robbery two days before his Grammy Awards performance in Los Angeles.
He is best known as a member of the A$AP Mob, a New York rap group, under the alias A$AP Ant.
YG has a history of controversies and crimes. In October 2019, YG infuriated a 17-year-old fan named Austin Joyner by refusing to scream “Fuck Donald Trump” on stage.
Rapper YG Addie Arrested On Robbery Charges: Is He Really Guilty?
The rapper, all set to perform at the Grammys in two days, was booked for robbery in January 2020.
While on Sunday, he was scheduled to give a musical homage to Nipsey Hussle (a rapper who was shot to death in March) alongside Meek Mill and John Legend. On Friday, he was arrested in LA on accusations of robbery.
At around 4 am on Friday, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies arrested him at his Chatsworth house, bringing a search warrant.
Compton Bloods affiliated rapper YG is finally free. Arrested for theft in January 2020, he was finally released because there was insufficient evidence against him.
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Rapper YG Addie Jail Sentence And Mugshot
Before this event, YG Addie had already been booked for several other crimes. In July, his own Hollywood Hills home located on Zaltana Street was raided in connection with a tragic police-involved shooting; however, he was not charged.
Before that, in 2018, he had spent his time in jail for another theft charge in Las Vegas as he was found guilty of grabbing a chain from a fan’s neck.
Likewise, in 2009, YG was convicted of burglary in California. According to the sheriff, he had no idea if his previous crimes and recent robbery were connected.
In 2012, the cops shut down YG’s music video “I’m a Thug,” filming as shots were fired during its shooting.
Did Rapper YG Addie Serve His Time In Prison?
YG Addie was taken into custody but released on bail with a $250,000 bond. The rapper hired a high-profile celebrity lawyer, Joe Tacopina, who has already represented several artists such as Jay-Z, Meek Mill, and Alex Rodriguez.
While being arrested on Friday morning, the rapper was released at night as his attorney released him to perform at the Grammys.
His attorney Tacopina gave the statement to NBC Los Angeles that he expected YG to perform at the Grammys, barring any unforeseen complications.
Personal Life and Family Of Rapper YG Addie
Rapper YG Addie, a Baltimore, Maryland native, was born on March 9, 1990. His name “YG” stands for “Young Gangsta,” which he chose.
About his family, his father was imprisoned for tax fraud. YG is the father of two daughters he has with his girlfriend. Moreover, in 2019, it was confirmed that he was dating the singer Kehlani, but they soon got separated as she found YG cheating on her.
Net Worth And Famous Hits
YG Addie is a rapper, songwriter, and businessman whose net worth is estimated to be 5 million USD.
He joined the Bloods gang at the age of 16. His major hits include “Toot It and Boot It,” “My Nigga,” and “Go Loko.”
The singer had his debut in February 2014 with the album entitled “My Krazy Life.” For the cover of his first album, he posed for a mugshot in the artwork, with his name and album title written around his neck. The album was released in March 2014.
He released the single hit “Yamborghini High” in May 2016 with rapper Juicy J. In 2018, he released his third studio album, “Stay Dangerous,” which amassed excellent reviews from audiences.
The album featured his highest-charting solo single, “Big Bank,” which rose to number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
