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Cardi B’s Best Friend Star Brim Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison Following RICO Case
Star Brim, known as Cardi B‘s best friend, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison, accompanied by three years of supervised release following her guilty plea regarding involvement in criminal activities associated with the 5-9 Brims.
Born Yonette Respass, Star Brim found herself indicted in February 2020 alongside 17 other individuals linked to the 59 Brims gang. The charges against them spanned a series of offenses, including racketeering, drug trafficking, and firearms violations, with some cases involving allegations of homicide and attempted murder. Star Brim was identified as the gang’s Godmother, tasked with overseeing its operations and allegedly issuing directives such as ordering violent acts, as detailed by the Department of Justice.
In delivering the sentencing, Judge George B. Daniels sought to provide a path for Star Brim’s rehabilitation and deterrence from her prior criminal affiliations. The terms of her release include conditions to prevent any reengagement with gang-related activities, including a prohibition on associating with the Bloods or affiliated groups, both online and within locales notorious for gang presence.
Among the charges faced by all defendants was conspiracy to commit racketeering, while Star Brim faced additional accusations of maiming and assault in support of racketeering activities.
Star Brim is slated to serve her sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut. Her surrender, arranged by the Bureau of Prisons, is scheduled for before 2 p.m. on July 1, 2024.
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Big Sean Announces Release Date For New Album ‘Better Me Than You’
Ahead of the release of his new single “Yes,” Detroit’s own Big Sean has announced the release date for his forthcoming studio album, Better Me Than You.
The album is set to drop on August 9th. To accompany the announcement, Big Sean released a trailer, which follows reports of the album leaking on social media. “It’s been a journey I can’t wait to share with you all,” he wrote to fans. This follows Sean’s appearance on Eminem‘s 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
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Remy Ma’s Son Charged with Murder
Remy Ma‘s son, Jayson Scott, has been charged with first-degree murder.
On Wednesday, FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers reported that Scott, along with another man, is facing charges related to the June 7, 2021, murder of 47-year-old Darius Guillebeaux in Queens. The arraignment for both individuals is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, at the Queens County courthouse. In addition to the murder charge, Scott, 23, and his co-defendant are also facing two counts of weapons possession and reckless endangerment.
#BreakingNews Law enforcement and multiple police sources confirm to #fox5ny news that Jayson Scott of the Bronx, son of hip hop star Remy Ma & 22 yo Richard Swygert have each been arrested and charged with 1st degree murder, weapons possession and reckless endangerment in the…
— LISA EVERS (@LisaEvers) June 19, 2024
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The New 1017 Rapper Enchanting Passes Away; Coi Leray, Gucci Mane and More Respond to Her Passing
After being placed on life support, 26-year-old rapper Enchanting has tragically passed away.
The Texas native signed with Gucci Mane’s The New 1017 label in 2020. She released her debut project, No Luv, in 2022, featuring the singles “Want Sum” and “Track & Field” with Kaliii. Her latest project, Luv Scarred / No Luv (Deluxe), was released in 2023.
A representative from her management team informed The Shade Room that Enchanting was struggling with withdrawals, saying, “She came to my house the last four days to get clean. She tried her best, and I did everything I could to help her. She tried.”
Coi Leray, Monaleo, and others confirmed her passing on social media.
“I’ll see you later, sister. Save me a spot, baby! I love you 4L and after,” Monaleo wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Kaoir react to Enchanting’s passing. Keyshia also responds to people pointing out the fates of artists who sign to 1017. pic.twitter.com/oB7NijTgVd
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
Friends and family confirm 1017 rapper Enchanting has sadly passed away, after being on life support. pic.twitter.com/pefMLTOw4W
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
Coi Leray confirms Enchanting has passed away. She was 26. https://t.co/Hs2cHO6TQR pic.twitter.com/VTku9Xj7yL
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
“They pulled the plug, bro. This shit is so fucked up. I just knew you were gonna pull through, @luvenchanting. You’ll forever be Stop6 Princess and Kasino First Lady,” wrote Lil CJ Kasino on Instagram.
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