U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly arrested 21 Savage early Sunday morning (February 3). According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, they claim he’s actually from the United Kingdom and has overstayed his visa.
ICE spokesman Brian Cox said, 21 Savage — real name Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph — was taken into custody as part of a “targeted operation.”
The I Am > I Was architect claimed to be from Atlanta and it was assumed he was just another local ATL act. But Cox said 21 Savage is an “unlawfully present United Kingdom national” who legally entered the States in July 2005 on a visa. However, his visa expired a year later and he’s remained in the U.S. illegally for the past 13 years.
He was also convicted on drug charges in 2014.
ICE released the following statement:
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested unlawfully present United Kingdom national Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph AKA ’21 Savage’ during a targeted operation with federal and local law enforcement partners early Sunday in metro Atlanta. Mr. Abraham-Joseph was taken into ICE custody as he is unlawfully present in the U.S. and also a convicted felon.
“Mr. Abraham-Joseph initially entered the U.S. legally in July 2005, but subsequently failed to depart under the terms of his nonimmigrant visa and he became unlawfully present in the U.S. when his visa expired in July 2006. In addition to being in violation of federal immigration law, Mr. Abraham-Joseph was convicted on felony drug charges in October 2014 in Fulton County, Georgia.
“Mr. Abraham-Joseph is presently in ICE custody in Georgia and has been placed into removal proceedings before the federal immigration courts. ICE will now await the outcome of his case before a federal immigration judge to determine future actions.”
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VRO W T F?!!
The hell does VRO mean?
More cuffing season lol
LMAO WHAT ??
Cole talked some senses into the young G. Ice was like nope, too late, we got cho ess!!
Dayum Trump done locked up Savage
Actually, Obama had more people deported than any other president in American history, including Trump as of now. But, the media pretended he didn’t, because they wanted his image to be Mr. Nice Guy.
Dawg….Well done!!!! I didn’t even detect a slight British accent fam! Lol!!!! This is THEE MOST ASTOUNDING HIP HOP PLOT TWIST EVER! Lol! Did M night Shyamalan write this?! Sir 21 Savage….I didn’t even like your music until now. Lol!
His accent got deported
What? This is strange as fuck. I thought dude was from Atlanta. I guess he’ll be fighting deportation like Slick Rick.
“We got London on da track”
*stares motherfuckerly*
So if he was convicted in 2014 why wasn’t he deported back then automatically since he was in the country illegally. Article says his visa expired 2006. How was he able to obtain any US documentation such as a drivers license without proving he his legal in the country? Shit make no type of sense.
I was thinkin exact same thing!!
There’s these places referred to as “sanctuary states”. These states give illegal aliens identification, drivers licenses, and more. Obtaining fake documentation is EASY. Kids can easily get what they want to go into bars underage. It’s not too hard to forge false documents. And, on sanctuary cities and states, the state government ran offices GIVE documentation to non citizens. They give them everything, going against federal law. Again, California and NY are 2 states that openly give drivers licenses to illegal aliens.
Georgia is not a sanctuary state and does not allow it cities to be recognized as a sanctuary city.
That has nothing to do with going to court and the legal system not realizing he’s not here lawfully. That shit should have come up regardless of the silliness you’re talking about.
Dumb as he is, I doubt he has a driver’s license. However, it still makes no sense that the judge and legal system didn’t realize the legal status problem when processing him on the drug charge. That’s like one of the first things they usually look at when they would have run his visa.
Rap game fake like wrestling
Lol Your speaking facts. Jadakiss said in the song “why” back in the day that rappers lie in 90% of their rhymes. That shit is true.
Being here illegally is most likely why he didn’t advertise it…
HOLY FUCKING SHIT. I thought this was going to be some shit where he was born in the UK and his parents brought him here a baby, but he came here in 2005. WTF??? He’s probably lying about other things like his age, his criminal past, and accent. LMFAO This is worse than the Rick Ross CO shit.
this aint worse than officer Ricky.
ICE, ICE, Baby! Get this degenerate out of our country.
Dumbest post in the last 5 years!! Why would he say anything but I’m from Atlanta? Some of the hate for rappers on a supposed rap website is just astounding. While you’re hating, the man has created a life for himself that can travel so he’ll be good no matter what
I support this new movement. #DeportWackRappers
Bizzy or layzie called ice on him! Hahaha
Whhhhaaatttt?!
The guy was born in Dominica. Dominica became an independent country in 1978 according to Wikipedia. Its very possible his parents maintained UK citizenship therefore passing it on to him. It doesn’t take away from the fact that he spent a good portion of his formative years in Atlanta.
Lol what
so he was 7 years old visa expired when he was 8? was he supposed to fly himself back? makes no sense unless he like 30 something not 21?
If you simply allow ALL children to be US citizens, then that encourages illegal families to come here. I don’t blame the kids obviously,but if your over 16, an illegal alien, then you should be making attenpts to become a legal American.
If we just allow all anchor babies or kids brought in illegally to be Americans, then the illegal families would continue to bring as many in as possible.
Who gives a fuck. Send them to Idaho or some shit. We got plenty of sparsely populated states. Everyone gets up in arms about this border shit when everybody here came from ancestors from somewhere else. And before you bring up taxes or all that stupid shit, who cares. It’s a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of things.
No. Allowing anyone who want stop break out laws, mean spies, Isis, Russian and Chinese agents, and worse can come in without being messed with. If you don’t want a future nation for your kids, you can be fine with illegal immigration. My people suffering, but they don’t care about us. They care about helping illegal aliens before us, and we’ll NEVER be given the help to fix our hoods.
Those people have shit to do with anybody treating you like shit. You think if they all go away they’re going to suddenly say let me treat these black people better? GFOH. Wake up and get out of that wack shit. You’re upset with the wrong people.
Savage was 13-14 when his visa expired. He was convicted of a felony in 2014, otherwise it wouldn’t be a problem. Same thing happened to Slick Rick, except Slick Rick managed to get a pardon before he was deported.
What if he fell back in 2005 and hit his head ,suffered memory loss and he wasn’t mumbling on purpose he was seriously ill off that incident?
21 Savage Innit!
Yes. Another trash ass rapper outta here
The first rapper to be ICED out….of the country
Slick Rick was the first….and Shyne
This shit is declining for real. From Slick Rick to Shyne to this dude as the generational face for the deported rapper, lol. I’m scared of who the dude is going to be in 2034.
Well, that’s ONE way to get rid of a shitty “rapper” haha. ICE ICE BABY!
Imagine him doing grime
Hahaha this lying fool. His whole wiki page is BS.
THIS IS THE ONE OF THE MOST STUNNING NEWS STORIES I HAVE EVER READ.
New rappers are a fucking joke! This is hilarious! Faker than Vanilla Ice.
Also, this is how most illegal immigrants get here and stay here. On expired Visas. I’m not for open borders but this is why the wall is a big waste of money.
I’m not even a 21 fan but to be fair…
a) If you move somewhere when you’re that age you can definitely pick up an accent in that time.
b) OBVIOUSLY he wasn’t going to reveal where he’s really from if he’s there illegally.
c) His formative years were in ATL so why wouldn’t he rep that. He’s been there longer than Pac was ever on the east coast…
* longer than Pac was ever on the WEST coast I mean
I get what you saying but the slight difference is he was trying to act like he was born and raised somewhere he wasn’t
Shiiiiiiiit this might hurt his street cred for sure
But fuck honestly im more curious this motherfuckers made millions at this point how in the actual fuck would you have not settled your citizenship issue and just buy it?, everything has a price in the u.s
Hmmmmm why would he not reveal where he’s actually from?! Gee I just can’t put my finger on it…
HE HAD A GREEN CARD WHICH WAS REVOKED BY A JUDGE RECENTLY FOR HIS FELONY CONVICTION.
I don’t know what you’re reading….rather thought you read. It never said he had a green card. He was here on a temporary visa that was suppose to last only a year! He was suppose to depart in 2006. Why he wasn’t caught in 2014 on the drug charges is puzzling. But anyway, all that capitalization like you was saying something legit, trying to male others look stupid. And four dumb asses liked ittttttt lmaooooooo lmaooooooo #priceless
He does look British now that you mention it
Just look at em teeth guvner
Tekashi snitch9 snitching again
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So he was illegal when he got arrested 5 years ago, and these guys only getting him now? He’s been in the public eye for how long and they are only getting him now. US justice system is super trash.
Wow I don’t know who’s more retarded, your or your 7 likes. READ BEFORE COMMENTING. He recently got his green card revoked when he got a felony. Aka, he was here legally. But, he broke the law, so he lost his green card, and will likely never be able to become a citizen again. Please…. Just freaking READ the articles….
“Mr. Abraham-Joseph initially entered the U.S. legally in July 2005, but subsequently failed to depart under the terms of his nonimmigrant visa and he became unlawfully present in the U.S. when his visa expired in July 2006. In addition to being in violation of federal immigration law, Mr. Abraham-Joseph was convicted on felony drug charges in October 2014 in Fulton County, Georgia.” Nothing in the quote issued by the people who caught him supports your argument. People like you are why society is in the gutter. Sit down (little bitch), be humble.
Damn that’s all we got to do to get rid of wack rappers lol, bout to add them on my speed dial.
Donkey of the Year. Brexit lookin @$$ rapper
He thought he was slick rick, smh
Hope they serve this nikka tea and biscuits in jail cuz he finna be there for a long time.
Damn, well his career is over. Mumble Rappers are catching a Superbowl amount of L’s. I thought that autotune rap was bad 10 years ago. Mumble Rap is much worse lol.
People sad but it’s not like the man caught a body and is looking at life. He’s just getting sent home. His wack music will live on and he’ll hopefully grow into a dope artist. His dumbass should’ve got a work visa or married one of those baby mommas instead of going to a Slut Walk. He had plenty of time to take care of his real business.
Who would have thought that Trump would be the guy to save hip hop? He sees Tekashi wildin out, gets him taken away. He sees an illegal alien and BANG! You just got MAGA’d.
Get these wack rappers outta here!