NEWSFugitive Murder Suspect & Atlanta Rapper YFN Lucci Turns Himself In — But Not Before Dropping New Music Video
Jan. 14 2021, Updated 11:41 a.m. ET
Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, who was wanted for murder in connection to a shooting, has turned himself in. The star, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, is being held at Fulton County jail.
Bennett, 29, is facing charges of aggravated assault, participation in criminal street gang activity and possession of a firearm, all related to a shootout that occurred in the city on December 10.
The day before he surrendered, he took to Twitter to release a new music video for his track "Rolled On," which featured fellow rapper Mozzy. While some fans were excited about the release, others warned Bennett that he was being sought after by the cops.
"They looking for you," one commenter wrote, while another tweeted, "Turn yourself in boi."
"Damn promoting music, it is not the time," echoed a fan.
According to a report, authorities responded to a call around 5 p.m. on December 10 and found 28-year-old Jamal Adams lying in the street with a gunshot wound to his face. He was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Shortly after, 32-year-old Kevin Wright arrived at a fire station with a gunshot wound to his stomach, and survived. Investigators then pieced together that the two crimes were related.
Aside from Bennett, two other suspects were arrested in Miami.
"The presumption of innocence is a fundamental constitutional right for every citizen. Beyond this, we have no further comment at this time," his attorney Thomas Reynolds stated.
The rapper, who was born in Atlanta, signed his first big deal with Think It's A Game Entertainment in 2014, then releasing his debut mixtape, Wish Me Well. Since then, he's dropped a handful of mixtapes and EPs, as well as one album, 2018's Ray Ray From Summerhill.
