In a statement released by Yung Joc concerning his arrest in Cleveland’s Hopkins International Airport last week [click here for story], the 24 year-old states no wrongdoing. Through statements made yesterday, the rapper said that the pistol was put in his luggage by another party, unknown to Joc.
Through a press release, Joc stated, “I have the utmost respect for the laws of this country and would never
deliberately commit an act that would jeopardize my freedom, my family,
or my career,” the rapper said in the statement. “I’ve worked very hard
to achieve my goals, and it’s unfortunate that this current situation
has garnered more attention than the many donations I’ve made and the
charitable work I’ve done with various organizations.“
The arrest led to a subsequent missed court date, before the rapper than reappeared in a Cleveland court, nine hours late on December 26. The incident has expanded further, with reports that Joc‘s label, Block Entertainment, was dropped from Atlantic Records yesterday. No official word has been given from either party though.
HipHopDX will continue to update you on the Yung Joc situation as more information is made available.
