Holdin' Down The Culture
Jeff Weiss, who’s a music journalist and has followed Drakeo The Ruler’s case closely, announced that the West Coast rapper will be released from prison tonight upon accepting a plea deal for time served. Weiss enthusiastically tweeted today (11/4),
“Incredible news: The DA suddenly offered Drakeo a plea deal for time served. He took it…The Ruler will be coming home tonight. @IamMRMOSELY is free.”
Weiss believes that Los Angeles residents voting out District Attorney Jackie Lacey played a crucial role in getting Drakeo released.
“It’s unquestionable that LA voting out Jackie Lacey last night played a major role in the DA’s decision. We have every reason to be cynical, but this was a case where collective action and organization actually paid real life dividends. The nightmare is over. #DrakeoIsFree.”
Weiss then went on to praise the work of John Hamasaki, Drakeo’s attorney.
In September 2020, Drakeo addressed how he had to remain in jail notwithstanding his being acquitted of numerous charges.
I’m out bitch TIME TO SNATCH YOU NIGGA CAREES 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/nGFnqLrUFN
— Drakeo The Ruler❄️😈 (@IamMRMOSELY) November 4, 2020
When the nigga y’all love to hate get out of jail
— Drakeo The Ruler❄️😈 (@IamMRMOSELY) November 4, 2020
The following tweet is from Drakeo’s attorney.
I did this. https://t.co/f4Ap9S2At8
— John Hamasaki (@HamasakiLaw) November 4, 2020
Drakeo has worked with, among other rappers, West Coast heavyweights Mozzy & Philthy Rich. We’ll have more on this matter as the details become available.
