Safaree Samuels Almost Shot By Stray Bullet

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He says this is why he doesn't have sympathy for criminals.

It was a close call for Safaree Samuels after the reality star claimed he nearly lost his life. Samuels is known for taking to social media with antics and controversy; however, he gave a more sobering display on his Instagram Story. The father of two shared a harrowing tale of surviving a shooting that almost killed him. In a video, Samuels also showed off the hole in the wall and bullet fragments on the ground.

"I almost got shot in my head by a stray bullet!!" the rapper penned. "I was inches away from where the bullet holes came from!! This is why I can't f*cking stand Atlanta!!!!! THANK GOD OMG!! That's why I don't feel sorry for you criminals!!" In another slide, Samuels displayed an up close and personal look at the bullet fragment.

Safaree Samuels's Close Call

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Safaree Samuels backstage at Vewtopia Music Festival 2020 - Day 2 at Miami Gardens Park on February 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

"I cannot believe that just happened!!!!" he also said. "Whoever that was had a switch on his gun and let off 10 shots in 3 seconds." Samuels didn't offer up much more about the incident, but his fans were grateful he walked away unscathed. This isn't Safaree's first run-in with violence. In 2018, he was returning home when two masked men rushed and roughed him up during an armed robbery.

He spoke about it during an interview with Angie Martinez not long after. “I just got robbed at gunpoint. A couple hours ago. Two dudes with guns just ran up on me. Had me face down to the floor with a gun to my head. They just took everything.” An investigation revealed that at least one of the suspects was a childhood friend. In February 2022, The gunman in the case learned his fate. Tacuma Ashman, 43, was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Further, he must serve 25 before becoming eligible for parole.

No Sympathy For Criminals

Samuels took to Twitter to call the incident "probably 1 of the worst scariest nights of my life." It also may be why he doesn't hold any sympathy for those on the wrong side of the law. Meanwhile, fans have been reacting to this in awe. Check it out above.

About The Author
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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