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As many of you by know by now former Hot Boys rapper Turk spent nearly 9 years incarcerated for allegedly shooting 2 police officers during a 2004 raid on his Memphis, Tennessee apartment.
Since being released from prison in 2012, Turk has started his own record label, YNT Empire, gotten off of probation, and has been focused on putting out new music.
However, there are still legal fees associated with his case that he cannot afford to pay. Last week he started a GoFundMe page seeking $5 million in donations.
In response to people questioning his motives, Turk has released a video addressing the situation.
"I know everybody wondering 'Why the fuck Turk start a GoFundMe account?' As y'all know I did 9 years. I was locked up in the penitentiary for a crime I didn't do," Turk said. "When I was locked up the judge awarded the police officer that say that I shot him a $10 million default judgement. Now that I'm home ... now that I'm out, they trying to put me back in the system because the police officer feels like, 'He's out, he's a rapper, he's making money, he on social media. He doing this and doing that.' You know, just trying to put things together, thinking I'm stashing money from him.
So, they subpoenaed me to come and give a account of what's going on. And to be real, it's like $5 million I don't have to give no officer," Turk continued. "I don't have it. That's just real, I don't have it. I have told them that on several occasions, but they steady insisting on collecting money from something that's not there. If I was the person that really did this -- I'm off of probation. I did my time. To shoot a police that's some gangster shit, but I maintain my innocence. I'm telling y'all, I didn't shoot no police officer. I didn't try to kill no police officer. They was shot by friendly fire."
Turk's wife, Erika, posted the following message on the GoFundMe page.
"I Am Erica The Wife Of Tab Turk Virgil From Memphis, TN. After Being Away From Home For Almost A Decade Tab Find It Harder And Harder Everyday Trying To Maintain.Without Going In Details. For Those Who Know Tab Know That He's A Very Good Husband And A Caring Father To His Son And Twins.Today I Come To You For Help Because Tab Is In A 5 Million Dollar Debt And Its Hard Trying To Pay It Off On Top Of Everything Else.He Will Appreciate Any Donation You Can Give To Him And His Family.Your Donations Will Be Used To Help With Any Financial Burdens That Will Occur While He Goes Through His Situation..May God Bless You And Yours..We Thank You In Advance!!!"
If you are interested in donating go here https://www.gofundme.com/hotboyturkisinnoce.
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