Big U pleaded not guilty in his federal racket case, accusing him of murder, extortion and other crimes.
Big you enter request
XXL appeared in court on Tuesday (April 8) in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday (April 8) and pleaded not guilty on multiple charges including murder, extortion, extortion and fraud. The trial date for Big U is scheduled for May 20. If convicted, he will face life imprisonment.
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Big Y is accused of running a criminal enterprise
On March 19, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Central District, California, did not publish an indictment that revealed Big U, born Eugene Henley Jr., was charged with 18 other Rolling’s ’60s gang members. The document accused the group of a series of blackmailings, including ransom, human trafficking, fraud and the murder of aspiring rappers on U’s own record label in 2021.
Authorities say the rapper was identified as Rayshawn Williams, who traveled to Las Vegas to record music at Big U’s fee. However, instead of recording at the agreed rate, Williams released a Diss song for Big U.
He turned around the same day he was accused. But, before rejecting allegations in videos on social media, don’t. “I’m just helping our community,” Big You said. “But, I think that’s it. It’s the price of black people and trying to help your community and do your best.”
XXL has contacted the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for comment.
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