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Akon might sing about being “Locked Up,” however the singer has no suggestions for Diddy as he sits in jail … telling us the justice system will work the state of affairs out.
We caught up with the recording artist at LAX, the place Akon averted commenting on whether or not Diddy has been focused for his success as a Black man … a protection his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has made because the rap mogul’s arrest.
Akon hinted the thought was all a “protection mechanism” — however emphasised it wasn’t his place to remark.
Nevertheless, he did point out he isn’t solely happy with the shifting music trade … claiming the enterprise hasn’t “been the best position mannequin for our youth.”
He added … “I simply suppose it is a non secular shift that is taking place and we simply gotta sit again and chill out and watch. Thoughts our personal enterprise and no matter individuals are doing on their private time is one thing they need to cope with on their very own.”
Diddy was arrested 2 weeks in the past in Midtown Manhattan, when federal brokers slapped cuffs on the Dangerous Boy Information founder on the Park Hyatt. The next day, Diddy was charged with racketeering conspiracy, intercourse trafficking and transportation for functions of prostitution.
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He was denied with out bail — regardless of an try at an enchantment.
The rapper has pled not responsible to the costs, along with his lawyer beforehand saying the artist appears to be like ahead to clearing his identify in courtroom.