"YUNG JOC CLAIMS INNOCENCE"

By Allen Jacobs of HipHopDX

In a statement released by Yung Joc concerning his arrest in Cleveland's Hopkins International Airport last week [click here for story], the 24 year-old states no wrongdoing. Through statements made yesterday, the rapper said that the pistol was put in his luggage by another party, unknown to Joc.

Through a press release, Joc stated, "I have the utmost respect for the laws of this country and would never deliberately commit an act that would jeopardize my freedom, my family, or my career,” the rapper said in the statement. “I’ve worked very hard to achieve my goals, and it’s unfortunate that this current situation has garnered more attention than the many donations I’ve made and the charitable work I’ve done with various organizations."(continue)