Rodarius Green, better known as rap star Rod Wave, is the hitmaker behind several well-known songs. Turks & Caicos, Tombstone, and Street Runner are just a few of his hits. But the multi-platinum artist recently found himself in some hot water.
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Rod Wave’s Attorneys Claim Self-Defense Amid Charges
Rod Wave was booked on assault and weapons charges in Fulton County, Georgia, on April 21. However, he was set free on a $50,000 bond. Following his release, the music star’s attorneys released a statement, claiming that the Federal Nightmares artist was the victim of a burglary and that he was only trying to defend himself.
“There is no truth to these charges,” Green’s attorney Drew Finder said in a statement to Variety.
Rod Green was a victim of a burglary and committed no crimes. How he was even charged as a result of this situation is incomprehensible. This will absolutely be resolved favorably to Mr. Green.”
Rod Wave’s arrest stems from an April 21 incident where his home was burglarized. Upon his return to his home, an argument ensued, and in the heat of the verbal altercation, 14 shots were fired by the rap star. In the aftermath, several cars were hit, as well as one of the walls in his home.
According to TMZ, Rod returned to his home with his realtor and friends following the burglary. The altercation was between Rod and one of his associates as they were removing other valuables from his home. And that’s when a Glock 20 10mm semiautomatic pistol was fired.
Per the outlet, Rod’s charges include: possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, reckless conduct, and criminal damage to property in the second degree. Willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, a felony count of tampering with evidence, simple assault, and conspiracy to commit a felony.
With the slew of charges he is facing, it will be interesting to see what the outcome will be.
