Another controversy for DaBaby. |
On his own home turf.
It became a public relations nightmare for the police and they're doing an internal investigation into the matter.
The CMPD is being accused of racial profiling the high profile rapper DaBaby after he finished his concert. He was charged with weed possession on Monday night. Known legally as Jonathan Kirk, the rapper told the junk food media, that cops "absolutely" targeted him and "unlawfully searched" his car once he finished performing at the Bojangles' Coliseum.
"Black excellence right her in our own city, (and) they hate it," said DaBaby on social media.
The incident has the CMPD internal affairs looking into the matter. The police have a history which driven the matter into the forefront. Many of the arrests for minor possession were harsher for Blacks than Whites.
In February 2016, the Charlotte Observer cited analysis that showed between 2014 and 2016, African American were arrested higher than non-Black citizens. There were 762 and just 64 whites.
According to the cops, they smelled a "strong odor of marijuana" coming from DaBaby's white Dodge Challenger before his concert in the city. They observed "marijuana" in plain view inside the vehicle while utilizing their flashlights.
DaBaby donated toys and clothes to Charlotte. Performed a concert shortly after. Arrested later that night. |
"They pull us over for no reason....they treat us like animals," DaBaby told the junk food media after being released from lock-up.
Earlier that day, the entertainer was giving gifts to underprivileged children in the community.
The entertainer warned his crew has "high-resolution video and audio" from the incident that would document that DaBaby did not resist arrest -- thrusting the CMPD into the controversy.
Even in the spirit of the holidays, DaBaby still keeps 'em coming.
😂❤️— DaBaby (@DaBabyDaBaby) December 25, 2019
HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🎄 https://t.co/sOof1DoSKg
But the righteous will prosper.— DaBaby (@DaBabyDaBaby) December 24, 2019
Believe dat.
Happy Holidays.🎄#BOP OUT NOW🔥 pic.twitter.com/bdy4WwqEpP
Black Excellence right here in our own city, & they hate it. 🤷🏾♂️— DaBaby (@DaBabyDaBaby) December 24, 2019
Someone died last night while the police department wasting resources and officers to harass me in attempt to make a bad example out of me. When in reality, i’m the most positive example the city of Charlotte got. Especially for anybody in the streets of Charlotte and the KIDS.— DaBaby (@DaBabyDaBaby) December 24, 2019
We gone let the police department use the local news channels to cover their tracks then I’ll give the world our perspective. Keep in mind we have high resolution video and audio over here at the hottest label in the world. 🤓— DaBaby (@DaBabyDaBaby) December 24, 2019
The charges are misdemeanors punishable for up to 1 year in the iron college, plus fines and community service. In the state of North Carolina that is a class D misdemeanor.
The suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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