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Damario Donshay Horne-McCullough (born May 11, 1994), known by the stage name Rio da Yung OG, is an American rapper and convicted felon from Flint, Michigan.[1] He is known for being a key rapper in the Flint rap scene and collaborating with Flint rappers such as RMC Mike and Peezy.[2] He was sentenced to five years in prison in 2021 but has continued to create music while incarcerated. He is a signee of record label Boyz Entertainment, started by rapper Peezy.[3][better source needed]
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editOn 27 February 2019, Horne-McCullough, along with 14 other co-defendants, were charged for multiple federal crimes.[1][4] Horne-McCullough was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He started serving his sentence in Summer 2021 after surrendering himself at a date requested by the court.[1] RMC Mike has said on the No Jumper podcast that Horne-McCullough is expected to be released early from December 2023 to January 2024.[5]
Horne-McCullough's arrest has sparked the "Free Rio" movement. rappers Trippie Redd and Louie Ray have made songs dedicated to Horne-McCullough. The rapper Peezy also released the mixtape Free Rio.[6] Other rappers supporting his release include 42 Dugg,[7] BabyTron, and RMC Mike.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Minsker, Evan (2021-01-08). "Rio Da Yung OG Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Ketchum III, William E. (27 July 2023). "How Detroit and Flint became havens for rap dark horses". National Public Radio. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "#Boyz Entertainment LLC". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "GovInfo". www.govinfo.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ a b No Jumper (2023-07-03). RMC Mike on Rio Da Yung OG’s Upcoming Release, Slowing Down on Lean & More (Video). Retrieved 2024-07-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ A, Aron (2021-07-04). "Peezy Drops Off His Latest Project "Free Rio"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Kid L (2024-07-03). 42 Dugg on Prison with Rio, 4Eva Us Neva Them, Sexyy Red, Lil Baby, New Mindset | Kid L Podcast #408. Retrieved 2024-07-13 – via YouTube.