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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Traffic stop in Buckhead turns into arrest after police find weapon, drugs
Soon after midnight on Wednesday, Atlanta police had a situation go from traffic stop to drug bust after pulling over a BMW on Piedmont Road. According to police, they'd pulled the vehicle over because the driver had a suspended license. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] When the driver, identified by police as Mark Morrison, was asked to give police his driver's license, he instead said he did not have it with him. The Atlanta Police Department said Morrison also gave them a fake name in an effort to conceal his true identity. TRENDING STORIES: DeKalb County native shares 'surreal' experience helping bring Marvel series 'Ironheart' to life Star power stepped up to the plate for the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game T.I. and Tiny Harris' $71 million award in doll trial reduced to nearly $18 million While officers questioned the driver, and detained him, they smelled marijuana coming from the car. During a pat-down search of the driver, officers found a gun in his pants. Further searching of the vehicle led police to find 'several large plastic bags containing marijuana.' In total, police ended up finding five pounds of marijuana, a handgun and more than $3,400 in cash. Morrison was charged with driving with a suspended license, having an illegal window tint, giving a false name to police, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of drug-related objects. APD said Morrison was taken to Fulton County Jail for processing. He was released from custody on Friday. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
UK Jungle icon General Levy releases brand new single 31 years after massive chartopping hit
UK JUNGLE icon General Levy has released a brand new single three decades on since his massive chart-topping hit. The DJ has teamed up with production duo PENGWIN & K to drop their new single Warrior. 5 5 General Levy shot to fame in the UK Jungle scene in 1994 with his smash hit Incredible, a collaboration with producer M-Beat which reached 39 on the UK singles chart. The London born DJ has gone on to cement himself as one of the leading pioneers in the Jungle scene. His other notable hits including Champagne Body and Welcome To The Jungle. Levy has also collaborated on the track Only God Can Judge Me with R&B singer Mark Morrison. And in 2018 he teamed up with Drum and Bass legends Chase & Status. In the streaming era his records continue to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners discovering the roots of UK bass culture. Tracks like Put It Pon Dem and Pull Up have gained traction with younger audiences as well. General Levy has been in the music game for decades, winning over fans around the world with his high-energy performances and unique mix of reggae, jungle, and drum & bass. From rocking festival crowds to releasing tracks that still get played today, he's made a big impact—both in the underground music scene and in the mainstream. Now in 2025, he's taking things to the next level. 90s music legend unrecognisable as he performs on the street outside McDonalds Teaming up with PENGWIN & K under the Playtime Entertainment banner, he's dropping a brand new track called Warrior— a hard-hitting anthem made to light up dance floors everywhere. The record will pay homage to the past while charging full-speed into the future. This collaboration has shown his continued role as a trailblazer in the evolving music scene. You can stream the brand new single Warrior here. 5 5
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Return of the Mack star Mark Morrison's team hit out as battery charge dropped
Mark Morrison, whose song Return of the Mack topped the UK charts in 1996, was taken into custody on Saturday but denied that any battery occurred at Le Bar à Vin in Palm Beach, Florida A battery charge against British singer Mark Morrison - best known for his 1996 hit Return of the Mack - has been dropped. The musician, 51, was taken into custody on Saturday after an alleged altercation at Le Bar à Vin in Palm Beach, Florida. However, the star's lawyers have today confirmed he was at the restaurant to talk to the manager and attempt to collect payment on behalf of a local singer who had performed at the venue. Although the "conversation escalated", Mr Morrison's lawyers said no physical altercation happened and now police have been able to dismiss the battery charge. In a statement, King Legal Group said: "The decision to nolle prosse (formally decline prosecution) ends what should never have been a criminal matter in the first place. "Mr Morrison has consistently and unequivocally denied that any battery occurred. There was no physical altercation—only a demand for fairness and accountability. The evidence never supported criminal intent or conduct." The legal team explained how Mr Morrison, whose track Return of the Mack spent two weeks as UK number one in April 1996, values standing up for what he believes in. However, they suggested race may have played a role in how the singer was treated. "While we are relieved the State has dismissed the charge, the underlying context cannot be ignored. The refusal to pay — coupled with how quickly the situation was criminalised — raises legitimate concerns about whether race played a role in how Mr Morrison was treated. It's not lost on us that advocating for fair pay, especially as a Black man in a position of leadership, can be met with suspicion instead of dialogue," the statement added. "Mr Morrison has spent years supporting local artists and standing up for what's right. That won't change. He is grateful for those who stood by him, and he remains committed to uplifting the artistic community in Palm Beach County and beyond. Towards that end, and in furtherance of Mr Morrison's commitment to his community, he is donating the $1000.00 (£730) bond used to secure his appearance, to Little Smiles, a local children's charity." Mr Morrison posed for a mugshot in a blue jumpsuit before he was released on Sunday morning. The musician has had a long history of both musical success and legal troubles. He burst onto the music scene in the mid-90s, enjoyed significant success with Return of the Mack. The song became an anthem of its time, widely regarded as one of the defining tracks of the 1990s R&B movement. Its success propelled Mr Morrison into the spotlight, and he quickly became one of the genre's most promising stars.
The Independent
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Return of the Mack singer Mark Morrison arrested after ‘racially charged confrontation' in Florida
'Return of the Mack' singer Mark Morrison has been arrested for battery in Palm Beach, Florida. The 52-year-old R&B singer was allegedly involved in an altercation at wine bar and venue Le Bar à Vin on Sunday evening. According to CBS, witnesses at the scene reported that Morrison was upset about the the alleged lack of payment from the venue over an event Morrison had been planning there. He then allegedly got into an argument with the restaurant manager before pushing him twice. According to police records, Morrison was arrested and booked him into the Palm Beach County Jail for simple battery. He was released on a $1,000 bond, and an arraignment date has been set for April 15. In a statement to The Independent, Morrison's attorney Rick King said that the altercation had escalated from a dispute over payment to become a "racially charged confrontation.' King said: 'Mr Morrison acknowledges a recent legal matter stemming from a dispute over the non-payment of an entertainment fee that led to an allegation of simple battery. 'While the situation is unfortunate, Mr Morrison remains fully cooperative with authorities and is confident that the facts will provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident and vindicate him of wrongdoing. 'However, it is important to acknowledge that this altercation between Mr Morrison and the male employee of the Le Bar a Vin, Nicola Lavacca, arose in the context of a racially charged confrontation. 'At this time, Mr Morrison and legal counsel are working diligently to ensure that the facts of the case are fully understood and appropriately addressed. 'Mr Morrison appreciates the support of family, friends, and the community and asks that the public withhold judgment until all facts are presented. He remains committed to resolving this matter responsibly and in accordance with the legal process.' Morrison has faced various criminal charges over the course of his career. In 1997 he was convicted for attempting to bring a firearm aboard an airliner, just as his hit single was rising up the charts in the United States. The following year he served time in prison after paying a lookalike to perform his court-appointed community service. Speaking to The Independent in 2006, Morrison said: "I was in court more than I was on Top of the Pops." "I try not to dwell on the past because I can't change anything," he added. "The best gift we have is the 24 hours directly in front of us. When I'm up to my neck in hot water, the show must go on."
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular R&B singer Mark Morrison arrested after fight at Florida bar, police say
A 90′s R&B singer has been arrested in Palm Beach. Mark Morrison is known for his platinum hit 'Return of the Mack.' Police said Morrison got into a fight on Sunday with a bar manager over an unpaid entertainment fee for an event at the venue. An arrest report says Morrison pushed the manager twice. He was arrested for simple battery. Morrison's attorney says the fight escalated into a 'racially charged confrontation.' They say the facts will vindicate him of wrongdoing. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
