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Rapper's Livestream Standoff Ends in Arrest
10 Feb
Summary
- Rapper held an 11-hour standoff with police.
- He believed he was God and did not need sleep.
- Arrested on warrant for electronic threats to kill.
Rapper iHeartMemphis, identified as Richard Maurice Colbert, was taken into custody on Tuesday after an extensive 11-hour standoff with law enforcement. The situation began Monday when the artist livestreamed for an extended period, causing concern among fans by displaying a firearm.
Police responded to his Florida residence, where he was barricaded and reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. During the prolonged engagement, Colbert asserted that he was God and did not need sleep. He was ultimately arrested on an active warrant for making written or electronic threats to kill.
The rapper was taken to a local hospital for evaluation as a precautionary measure before being booked into jail. He faces charges for threats and resisting an officer. His dog was safely removed and placed with a family member, who had reportedly been trying to assist the artist for days.
