Juice WRLD's Entourage Not Likely To Face Charges Over Drug Bust: Report

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Authorities reportedly can't pinpoint who owned the illegal substances.

In a new report that recently surfaced, it looks as if no one on Juice WRLD's team will be facing charges in connection with the large stash of drugs found in their luggage. It's been less than a week since Juice WRLD, real name Jarad Higgins, lost his life after suffering a seizure at Chicago's Midway Airport. The Windy City native was reportedly making his way home to celebrate his 21st birthday that happened a week prior. Reports state that when Higgins and his entourage arrived at the airport, they were told that federal agents wanted to search through their belongings.

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This is where rumors begin to circulate because some claim that Juice WRLD swallowed multiple pills to hide them from authorities, thus causing his convulsions. This hasn't been confirmed as his autopsy has his cause of death listed as "inconclusive" pending toxicology reports. When authorities did look through the group's luggage and persons, they reportedly found firearms, 70 pounds of marijuana, multiple bottles of codeine, and various pills. In a newly surfaced report by TMZ, they claim to have spoken to law enforcement officials who tell them it's near impossible to pinpoint who the stash exactly belonged to, especially because there weren't any tags on the suitcases identifying what belonged to whom.

According to the outlet, no one in Juice WRLD's entourage is claiming ownership, and even if fingerprints are found on certain items, it still doesn't prove anything. TMZ states that there aren't likely to be charges brought about, and the FBI has even given jurisdiction to local law enforcement because they believe it's a "non-case."


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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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