The Atlanta-bred MC originally immigrated to the US at seven years old with his mother, with his visa expiring when he was 12 or 13. He was in the process of trying to get his immigration status resolved prior to the 2019 arrest and continues in the process and most recently applied for a green card. 21 Savage’s ICE’s deportation case was initially based on felony drug charges which were vacated, on the grounds that 21 Savage overstayed his visa as a child.
Kuck also told BuzzFeed that a hearing over 21 Savage’s immigration status is set for Nov. 1, and ICE officials had refused to terminate the case. The attorney claims the rapper fits the parameters of guidelines issued to ICE prosecutors by the Biden administration that allow them to drop certain cases.
“We are grateful for the efforts of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office for quickly processing and releasing Mr. Joseph. He will continue to fight for his right to seek permanent residence in the United States through the immigration court. We look forward to the day when ICE will play fairly with all those who seek justice within our immigration system,” Kuck further told BuzzFeed.
21 Savage’s timely release also allowed him to join J. Cole on the off-season tour which kicked off Friday, Sept. 24 in Miami.
