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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco arrested in Miami, faces cocaine and cannabis possession charges after police bust
Miami-Dade County awoke to headline-grabbing news this Tuesday as Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco, formerly known as Jhay Cortez, was arrested in the early hours of the morning on serious drug charges. The reggaeton and Latin trap sensation, who resides in Pembroke Pines, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 4:24 a.m., facing allegations of possessing cocaine and cannabis. Trouble in Miami for the Latin rap star Jhayco The 32-year-old artist, born Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés, became an international name after his sultry 2020 collaboration Dákiti with Bad Bunny. But this week, it was not chart rankings he found himself climbing, it was the steps of a jail cell. According to police reports, the arrest scene could have been lifted straight from a Miami Vice reboot. Deputies encountered a red Corvette mysteriously crawling down Southwest 8th Street near 69th Avenue at just five miles per hour, before coming to a complete halt in the middle of the road, refusing to move for several minutes. What began as a curious traffic incident quickly turned into something more. Officers reported the unmistakable scent of cannabis pouring from the vehicle, alongside the noticeable presence of a white powder across the rapper's pants and nose. When asked for identification, Jhayco allegedly fumbled through his wallet and mobile phone, only offering his name and birthdate, no driver's licence was presented, according to the report. What deputies found inside Jhayco's car A thorough search of the vehicle and Jhayco's belongings revealed a stash that landed him in hot legal water: two black pouches containing 14 grams of what officers suspected to be cannabis, and two clear bags with two grams of suspected cocaine. The rapper was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis. His bond was set at $3,000 and was posted by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, as confirmed by jail records. From Latin Grammy nods to now mugshots Jhayco is no stranger to fame. Bursting into the Latin music scene with his 2019 debut studio album Famouz, he has penned hits for Cardi B, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin, including the chart-dominating I Like It. Just last year, he launched a sprawling 29-track album Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X) and kicked off his tour at the Kaseya Center in Miami. But today, the headlines are far less glamorous. Though no public statement has been issued by his representatives, fans are left wondering whether this is just a bump in the road, or the start of a much darker chapter for the Latin trap icon.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Suspect in Tupac Shakur Killing Seeks Trial Delay Over New Witnesses
Attorneys for the man suspected of killing rap icon Tupac Shakur want to delay next month's trial, saying more time is needed for investigative work to ensure that Duane 'Keffe D' Davis gets a fair trial. The motion filed Friday (Feb. 14) in a Nevada court provides insight into Davis' defense, noting that a private investigator has identified witnesses who can testify that he was not at the scene of the 1996 shooting, nor was he in Las Vegas at the time. More from Billboard Drake & PartyNextDoor's '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' Breaks Apple Music Record Sheryl Crow Sells Her Tesla and Donates Proceeds to NPR in Protest of Elon Musk Bad Bunny Lullaby Album From Rockabye Baby! Announced: See Cute Claymation 'Dákiti' Video The motion also suggests that someone else may have orchestrated the shooting and that witnesses who could testify on the matter are being interviewed. The defense team said in a statement that the new developments and the need to interview key witnesses necessitate a delay. A hearing was scheduled Tuesday to discuss the timing of the trial, currently set to begin in March. 'This case involves decades-old allegations, and with every new piece of evidence, it becomes increasingly clear that critical facts have yet to be fully examined,' said attorney Carl Arnold, who is leading Davis' defense. On the night of Sept. 7, 1996, Shakur was in a BMW being driven by Death Row Records founder Marion 'Suge' Knight. They were waiting at a red light when a white Cadillac pulled up next to them and gunfire erupted. Davis, an ex-gang leader who is accused of orchestrating Shakur's killing near the Las Vegas Strip, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and has been jailed since his September 2023 arrest. Long known to investigators as one of four suspects identified early in the investigation, he is the only one to be charged. Arnold has argued that Davis never should have been charged because of immunity agreements that Davis says he reached years ago with federal and local prosecutors while living in California. Prosecutors have said any immunity agreement was limited and they have strong evidence against Davis, including his own accounts of the shooting in the tell-all memoir Compton Street Legend. Davis has acknowledged in interviews and in the memoir that he provided the gun used in the drive-by shooting and that he was in the car. But his court filings say his descriptions in recent years of orchestrating the shooting were 'done for entertainment purposes and to make money.' Defense attorneys also say they have witness information indicating that Shakur was in stable condition after the shooting and that he died suddenly after being hospitalized for a week. They were consulting medical and forensic experts to evaluate potential alternative causes of death. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sheryl Crow Sells Her Tesla and Donates Proceeds to NPR in Protest of Elon Musk
Sheryl Crow is bidding farewell to her Tesla. The Grammy-winning singer, 63, announced on Instagram Friday (Feb. 14) that she's selling her Tesla and donating the proceeds to NPR. Her decision comes in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's push for government efficiency through his unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to cut federal programs. More from Billboard Bad Bunny Lullaby Album From Rockabye Baby! Announced: See Cute Claymation 'Dákiti' Video Adele Goes Wild Over Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean's 'SNL50' Concert Performance: 'Incredible!' Gente de Zona Performs at We Love Foundation & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music 'My parents always said… you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla,' Crow captioned a video of her cheerfully waving goodbye as her Tesla is hauled away. The 'All I Wanna Do' singer continued, 'Money donated to @npr, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth. #PresidentMusk #PresidentTrump #Call1-202-224-3141 #ProtectTheConstitution.' The short clip is set to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman's song 'Time to Say Goodbye.' Crow's post received praise from fellow artists like Kacey Musgraves and Margo Price, who expressed their support in the comments. 'Sheryl Queen,' Musgraves wrote, while Price added, 'Love to see it.' Back in April 2019, Crow had praised her Tesla after turning to then-Twitter for advice on fixing her car's screen, which had gone black. Musk responded quickly with helpful suggestions. Crow's decision to part with her Tesla comes as President Donald Trump continues his criticism of NPR, whose reporting he often disagrees with. Trump-appointed Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has launched an investigation into NPR and PBS member stations over concerns that their 'broadcasts could be violating federal law by airing commercials.' Musk's DOGE initiative is also working to reportedly 'delete entire agencies' in an effort to reduce government spending and jobs. Check out Crow's Instagram post below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
