Gunplay was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly pointed a rifle at his spouse and six-month-old child.
In line with XXL, the Miami rapper was arrested on Saturday night time (August 19) on expenses of aggravated battery with a lethal weapon, home violence, false imprisonment and baby abuse.
Fox Sports activities journalist Andy Slater reported that Gunplay pointed a gun at his spouse whereas she was holding their daughter after she instructed him to cool down whereas taking part in Xbox.
Gunplay (actual identify Richard Morales Jr.) has reportedly denied all allegations and is at the moment in jail with bail set at $20,000.
JUST IN: Rapper ‘Gunplay’ was arrested in Miami. He’s accused of pointing a rifle at his spouse whereas she was holding their 6-month-old child, law-enforcement sources inform me.
This allegedly occurred after his spouse instructed him to cool down whereas taking part in Xbox.
Gunplay denies all of it.
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) August 20, 2023
Gunplay’s spouse, Vonshae Taylor-Morales, took to Instagram on Sunday (August 20) to element the “traumatizing” incident, claiming he was scaring their child whereas taking part in Name of Obligation.
She additionally claimed he has an alcohol drawback and mentioned she plans to file for divorce to guard her and her daughter.
“I simply need everybody to know my daughter and I are secure,” she wrote. “Sadly, Richard is again utilizing and developed a really dangerous consuming drawback. I’ve tried every part in my energy to assist him and love him.
“To summarize final night time occasion. I requested Richard to cool down as he scared the infant sleeping by yelling taking part in name of responsibility. He began going off on me for asking him to be quiet.”
She continued: “I attempted to gather a bag so my daughter and I can go to a room whereas he sobers up. He didn’t need us to depart and issues went left quick.
“He was arrested final night time, the weapon is in police custody. I’ve a restraining order, my daughter is in my custody and I’m submitting for divorce. He won’t ever get the possibility to disrespect us once more.”
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She added: “Thanks all for the properly needs and prayers. It is a very traumatizing expertise please hold me in your prayers.”
The incident comes after Gunplay threatened to shoot up a membership after the DJ performed 50 Cent’s music at his birthday celebration in July.
“Why would you play that?!” the previous MMG rapper could possibly be heard yelling whereas shoving individuals out of the way in which and throwing a trash can on the DJ.
He continued in a match of rage: “Don’t contact me earlier than I shoot this shit up! Don’t you fucking contact me. I’ll kill every part in right here! Are you aware the place you at?”
