STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS

Desiigner's Lawyers Claim His Arrest Was All About Race

All felony gun charges against the rapper were dropped.

Was Desiigner another victim of driving while Black? 
According to TMZ, attorney's for the "Timmy Turner" rapper, race may played a huge role in his arrest on felony gun and drug charges. Desiigner was cuffed on Friday after cops claimed he was seen brandishing a gun in a car full of drugs. No gun was ultimately found in the vehicle, and the rapper was released without bail. Now, it seems, all felony charges related to guns and drugs have been dropped.

As for the drugs — turned out, they belonged the the hired driver of the SUV.

“It's dangerous to say that just because there were four black men in a car they had guns and drugs,” his attorney Ian Niles said in a statement. "It's time to embrace the true narrative of a young black man enjoying his success and working hard for a prosperous career."
Desiigner, for his part, has embraced it completely. He posted the video below for his fans moments after being released, and then proceeded to turn up at the Gucci store with pals Tyga and Gucci Mane, and then later performed at the Alexander Wang show for New York Fashion Week.

Glad to see not even a false arrest could hold him down.

Latest News

Subscribe for BET Updates

Provide your email address to receive our newsletter.


By clicking Subscribe, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers) and other information from BET and the Paramount family of companies. You understand that you can unsubscribe at any time.