42 Dugg Avoids Jail Time In Illegal Firearms Case: Report

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The rapper was reportedly facing upwards of 10 years in prison if convicted.

There is one less worry for 42 Dugg and his team now that the Detroit rapper's firearm case has concluded. Back in 2019, Dugg was accused of possessing an illegal firearm at a gun range and after being tacked with charges relating to the incident, the rapper was reportedly facing upwards of 10 years in prison.

The case was unsurprisingly a thorn in Dugg's side, but Detroit News stated that the rapper managed to walk away with probation, as reported by AllHipHop.

According to the outlets, Dugg's past convictions played a factor in the potential 10-year sentence for the illegal firearms charge, considering he was not permitted to possess a weapon. Dugg reportedly took a plea deal and will have to pay a $90K fine and will be on probation for the next three years.

“His conviction in this case clearly indicates that he has not lived a perfect life and has made mistakes along the way,” the rapper's lawyers reportedly stated. “Dion admits his wrongdoing and acknowledges that he is not perfect. He is still a young man with many lessons to be learned in life.”

“Dion dreams of using his success to impact the kids of Detroit — those who, like him, were incarcerated or had incarcerated parents,” they continued. “Dion muses about buying a local skating rink and creating a gathering spot for young people, or of holding music writing classes at juvenile detention centers so that young people who are on the wrong path can find something positive to put their energy into.”

The show must go on despite legal issues, so Dugg will take to the stage tonight (November 12) alongside Gunna, Mooski, and Lil Baby in North Carolina.


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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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