A rap video proved to be the key evidence for police to arrest 20 alleged gang members in Houston. The men allegedly were brandishing illegal guns in the video, which was initially shot at Lakewood Park in March 2018, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Rappers Maxo Kream (Emekwanem Biosah Jr.) and NFL Cartell Bo (Warren Brown) were the stars of the video, “Hoova,” which was shot near Hillard Elementary School. Several of the students at the school appeared in the video along with the rappers and alleged gang members.
The rappers and gang members flashed dozens of loaded guns in the video, some of which were stolen, according to police. When police arrived at the location, the rappers and gang members fled the scene. A few were captured by police and arrested during the shoot because of open warrants.
NFL Cartell Bo released the video two months later and it has since received nearly two million views on Instagram.
Houston police viewed the video and were able to track down the individuals who held a gun during the filming.
The incident sheds light on the issue of rappers who commit crimes on video and social media. In an age where sharing all aspects of life has become the norm, some are oversharing actions that could lead to incarceration.
Here are the 20 men who were arrested for holding weapons during the video: Warren Brow; Devonte Marces Randolph; Ivory Brown; Frenton Price; Allen Prudhomme; Jyran Stearns; Tyrie Dickerson; Davonte Austin; Kenneth Fontenon; Kershun Woolridge; Dwight Rain; Keithric Lewis; Josh Amos; Jerrell Grant; Roland Labome; Gerrett Winn; Trevion Young; Tangelo Harris; and Laderious Bates.
