06/04/07 - Update: Lupe Fiasco Associate Sentenced...

J-Banks · 06-04-2007, 09:52 PM

Update: Lupe Fiasco Associate Sentenced to 44 Years On Drug Charges, Rapper Denies Involvement
Monday - June 4, 2007

Co-founder of Lupe Fiasco's First & Fifteenth record label has reportedly been sentenced to 44 years in prison on drug charges.

As SOHH previously reported, Charles "Chilly" Patton and his wife Inita were charged in 2003 for allegedly running a drug enterprise. According to the Chicago Tribune, investigators busted Chilly with 6 kilograms of heroin, with around $1 million in street value, that he kept in a storage locker.

Patton was sentenced in a Cook County courtroom last month by Judge Dennis Porter. Investigators claimed that Patton used profits from record deals to buy heroin and turn it around for street sales in Chicago.

During the case, prosecutors did not present evidence of a link between Patton's drug dealing and the recording company he owned with Lupe because they believed he had been dealing since the 80's, years before he linked up with the rapper to launch First & Fifteenth.

"There is a large amount of money that he received from the sales of heroin," Assistant State's Attorney Patrick Coughlin said. "And he was able to start up a record company."

Lupe, who was not charged, was present at Patton's house when he was arrested and he testified during the trial about phone conversations he had with Patton, which investigators believe were about heroin.

In the recorded conversations, Patton and Lupe discussed splitting up "whole yellow'' and "whole red'' ones. Lupe testified that they were referring to the mixing of music tracks and denied any involvement in drugs.

Lupe and Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman wrote letters to the court to vouch for Patton. Fiasco is signed to Atlantic.

"I love Charles... I am deeply saddened by his circumstances and will stand by him and his family no matter what occurs," Lupe wrote.

"Mr. Patton has played a crucial role in the development of Lupe's career," said Kallman. "Through his invaluable knowledge, advice, and guidance, Lupe has developed into one of the most refreshing artists in hip-hop music."

Source-sohh

MC B STREETZ · 06-04-2007, 10:08 PM

"Lupe Fiasco Associate Sentenced to 44 Years On Drug Charges"

POOOWWW!!! 44 years in jail fucked up shit

Florida_Nigga · 06-04-2007, 10:15 PM

Damn, Might As well just kill his self

Ha Ha They Gonna Be Kicking And Pushing Dat D*ck In His A*S For 44years DAMN

Zhiwai · 06-05-2007, 03:18 AM

Props on this

GMNRecordsCT3 · 06-05-2007, 09:47 AM

That's bumped up...

Jay Day · 06-05-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMNRecordsCT3

That's bumped up...

co-sign..........

SameEyezOnMe · 06-06-2007, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC B STREETZ

POOOWWW!!! 44 years in jail fucked up shit

literally..

06-04-2007, 09:52 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	06/04/07 - Update: Lupe Fiasco Associate Sentenced... 06/04/07 - Update: Lupe Fiasco Associate Sentenced... Update: Lupe Fiasco Associate Sentenced to 44 Years On Drug Charges, Rapper Denies Involvement Monday - June 4, 2007 Co-founder of Lupe Fiasco's First & Fifteenth record label has reportedly been sentenced to 44 years in prison on drug charges. As SOHH previously reported, Charles "Chilly" Patton and his wife Inita were charged in 2003 for allegedly running a drug enterprise. According to the Chicago Tribune, investigators busted Chilly with 6 kilograms of heroin, with around $1 million in street value, that he kept in a storage locker. Patton was sentenced in a Cook County courtroom last month by Judge Dennis Porter. Investigators claimed that Patton used profits from record deals to buy heroin and turn it around for street sales in Chicago. During the case, prosecutors did not present evidence of a link between Patton's drug dealing and the recording company he owned with Lupe because they believed he had been dealing since the 80's, years before he linked up with the rapper to launch First & Fifteenth. "There is a large amount of money that he received from the sales of heroin," Assistant State's Attorney Patrick Coughlin said. "And he was able to start up a record company." Lupe, who was not charged, was present at Patton's house when he was arrested and he testified during the trial about phone conversations he had with Patton, which investigators believe were about heroin. In the recorded conversations, Patton and Lupe discussed splitting up "whole yellow'' and "whole red'' ones. Lupe testified that they were referring to the mixing of music tracks and denied any involvement in drugs. Lupe and Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman wrote letters to the court to vouch for Patton. Fiasco is signed to Atlantic. "I love Charles... I am deeply saddened by his circumstances and will stand by him and his family no matter what occurs," Lupe wrote. "Mr. Patton has played a crucial role in the development of Lupe's career," said Kallman. "Through his invaluable knowledge, advice, and guidance, Lupe has developed into one of the most refreshing artists in hip-hop music." Source-sohh __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

06-04-2007, 10:08 PM	#2
MC B STREETZ YAYO'S ADVOCATE/HYPE MAN Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FIND ME IN YA CRIB WIT DA NINA WHERE DA MONEY AT Posts: 18,199 Repped: 3,566 Repped 21,974 Times in 2,200 Posts Neg Reps: 58 Neg Repped at 51 Times in 45 Posts	"Lupe Fiasco Associate Sentenced to 44 Years On Drug Charges" POOOWWW!!! 44 years in jail fucked up shit __________________ "I'M A LOUDMOUTH NIGGA BUT MY RUGER SILENT" -TONY YAYO A.K.A TALK OF NEW YORK "ALL YAYO ENEMYS ARE ALL OF MY ENEMYS" - MC B STREETZ A.K.A YAYO'S NINJA

06-05-2007, 09:47 AM	#5
GMNRecordsCT3 Macaroni wit the Cheeesse Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wash Heights, NYC Posts: 17,615 Repped: 6,784 Repped 2,310 Times in 619 Posts Neg Reps: 203 Neg Repped at 50 Times in 40 Posts	That's bumped up... __________________ myspace.com/bummydavis - soundclick.com/gmnproductions "The name on my car insurance is YOUR FUKIN FAULT!!"

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

06-04-2007, 10:15 PM	#3
Florida_Nigga ... Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lauderdale Posts: 757 Repped: 76 Repped 356 Times in 59 Posts Neg Reps: 13 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	Damn, Might As well just kill his self Ha Ha They Gonna Be Kicking And Pushing Dat Dck In His AS For 44years DAMN

06-05-2007, 03:18 AM	#4
Zhiwai G_unit_soldier_Chang Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 9,469 Repped: 15 Repped 49 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Props on this