Future Will Pay Legal Fees For Teen Son's Criminal Case: Report

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The teen's mother has asked for everyone to "please respect our privacy."

As Future battles it out in court with two women who claim the rapper is the father to their young children, the "Life is Good" artist has other legal woes to worry about. We recently reported on the news that Future's eldest son Jakobi Wilburn was arrested last month after he was found to be in possession of a firearm with the serial numbers scratched off. It's said that the 17-year-old faces charges of criminal gang activity, criminal trespass, and the altered ID of a gun.

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According to a report by TMZ on Thursday (February 6), Future has plans of making sure that his son has the best legal representation possible and will take care of all legal fees. Jakobi may be a teenager, but the state of Georgia's justice system considers him to be an adult. Therefore, if convicted of all charges, it's reported that Jakobi faces a 20-year sentence.

TMZ reports that both Future and Jakobi's mother, the rapper's ex-girlfriend Jessica Smith, are actively doing all that they can to make sure their son beats his case. "In the court docs, he reportedly listed himself as indigent and in need of a public defender, but we're told that ain't gonna happen," TMZ writes.

The outlet also adds that Smith has issued a statement about her son's current legal woes. "Our son is a minor and to protect his well being in this trying situation, we ask that everyone please respect our privacy at this time," she reportedly said.


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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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