Casanova Updates From Behind Bars: "This Jail Sh*t Ain't 'Gangsta'"

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He issued a warning of sorts to people living "gangsta" lifestyles, adding that he "might die in here."

As Casanova continues to fight for his freedom, the rapper remains steadfast in his innocence. We have received occasional updates from Casanova via his manager as he remains incarcerated on federal charges. Authorities have alleged that Casanova is a member of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang, something that he has denied. 

We're quickly approaching the one-year mark since Casanova turned himself over to the authorities, and recently, he shared a message to those who think that they're living "gangsta" lifestyles.

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Casanova's manager shared a video of the rapper during his prior trip to Africa. In it, Casanova speaks about being on parole and turning his life around, and how amazed he was to be visiting the continent despite the struggles he had gone through.

In the caption, he addressed his present circumstance and suggested that it seems grim. "MIGHT DIE IN HERE BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER WHATS 'GANGSTA' CAUSE THIS JAIL SH*T AINT 'GANGSTA”' AT ALL ‼️HOPE YOU YOUNG N*GGAS BEAT THE ODDS‼️ #FREECASANOVA This message has been posted by the manager of Casanova on behalf of Casanova."

A little over a week ago, Casanova sent out an impassioned plea to his influential friends, asking them for help. He has maintained since the beginning of his incarceration that people he considered friends have abandoned him in his time of need.



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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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