Boosie Badazz unloaded on social media Wednesday (July 31) over Gilbert Arenas’ federal indictment tied to a high-stakes poker ring, calling the costs “b#######” and accusing the justice system of racial bias.
The Baton Rouge rapper didn’t maintain again, defending the previous NBA All-Star and slamming what he sees as a double commonplace in how Black public figures are handled in relation to personal playing.
“THIS BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE EARLY 1900s,” Boosie wrote on X. “THIS IS ANOTHER TACTIC TO TAKE ‘US’ DOWN. N IM NOT RACIST BUT THEY NOT GO LOCK UP A WHITE ATHLETE / ENTERTAINER UP FOR PLAYIN POKER AT HIS DAM HOUSE WITH HIS MILLIONAIRE FRIENDS.”
Boosie in contrast Arenas’ alleged poker setup to an informal cube sport amongst buddies, saying the entire thing was being blown out of proportion. “Set a poker sport at his spot n gained off the palms performed,” he posted, arguing that entertainers and athletes have lengthy hosted comparable gatherings with out authorized bother.
He additionally dismissed experiences in regards to the customized poker desk bearing Arenas’ identify, calling it “HOUSE DECORATIONS” and noting that many rich owners personalize their sport rooms.
“ANOTHER TACTIC TO TAKE THE BLACK MAN DOWN. THE TRUTH HURTS,” Boosie added.
Gilbert Arenas Launched On $50,000 Bond
Arenas, as soon as identified on the courtroom as “Agent Zero,” was arrested and charged with three felonies: conspiracy to function an unlawful playing enterprise, working an unlawful playing enterprise and making false statements to federal brokers.
Federal prosecutors allege that from September 2021 by July 2022, Arenas’ Encino mansion was used to host underground poker nights, full with armed safety, personal cooks, valets and ladies employed to serve drinks, give massages and preserve gamers firm. The indictment claims Arenas collected a rake from every sport and coordinated with others to run the operation.
One in every of his co-defendants, Yevgeni Gershman, is described as a suspected Israeli organized crime determine who allegedly managed the video games and recruited the ladies, who have been required to pay a minimize of their ideas again to the operation.
The poker setup included a customized desk labeled “ARENAS POKER CLUB” that includes a silhouette of Arenas and his jersey quantity zero.
Arenas pleaded not responsible throughout his arraignment Tuesday (July 30) and was launched on a $50,000 bond. If convicted, he may face a number of years behind bars.
After his launch, Arenas posted a video on Instagram denying involvement and hinting he would totally cooperate with authorities.
“This aint obtained shyt to do with me ‘simply rented the home’ Wasnt aside of the Festivities,” he stated. “#SnitchingGilComingSOON.”
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