Rapper Drakeo The Ruler Acquitted Of Murder & Attempted Murder

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He was, however, found guilty of a felony.

Stinc Team rapper Drakeo The Ruler, real name Darrell Caldwell, is celebrating a victory in court after he was found not guilty on charges of murder and attempted murder. The Los Angeles rapper was arrested in connection to a December 2016 shooting in Southern California where one man was killed and another two people were reportedly injured. Investigators stated that Caldwell, along with two other Stinc Team rappers Mikell Buchanan and Devante Caldwell, the latter of whom is Drakeo's brother, were responsible for the tragedies that occurred that day.

Prosecutors alleged that the three rappers planned on murdering another rapper, but they've all declared that they are innocent. While a jury found Drakeo not guilty of the murder charges, they did find him guilty of a felony: gun possession by a felon. According to Spin, it's believed that Drakeo will be credited with time served and will return home soon. However, for now, he remains in custody. If conspiracy to commit murder charges aren't refiled by prosecutors, Drakeo could be released in just a few weeks.

Buchanan, on the other hand, was found guilty of both murder and attempted murder and faces life in prison without the possibility of parole. Drakeo's brother was also found guilty on a number of charges that include firearm possession and burglary. He reportedly is looking at up to 10 years per charge.

Drakeo tweeted about the verdict by writing, "FOR ALL U B*TCH ASS N*GGAS THAT THOUGHT I WAS GON LOSE, I WON B*TCH😂😂😂."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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