Florida rapper Gunplay arrested for pointing rifle at his wife Vonshae Taylor-Morales and baby
Miami, Florida – Prominent Florida rapper Gunplay, born Richard Morales, found himself in legal trouble as he was arrested by authorities in Miami on charges of battery, child abuse, domestic violence, and aggravated battery. The rapper, known for his albums like “Port of Miami” and “Trilla,” was arrested after an dispute with his wife, Vonshae Taylor-Morales, involving a rifle and alleged violence towards their daughter.
The incident that led to Gunplay’s arrest reportedly stemmed from a dispute between the rapper and his wife. Taylor-Morales had asked Gunplay to lower his volume while playing Xbox so as not to disturb their sleeping daughter. This simple request escalated into an altercation, with Gunplay allegedly becoming aggressive and pointing a rifle at his wife and their child.
Taylor-Morales, who expressed concern for her daughter’s safety, spoke out on the situation, revealing her belief that Gunplay has developed a severe drinking problem. She expressed her intent to prioritize her daughter’s well-being and shared her plans to file for divorce. A restraining order has already been obtained against Gunplay, ensuring that he cannot come near her or their daughter.
She said:
“My daughter’s safety is my first priority. Unfortunately, Gunplay is back using and developed a very bad drinking problem. I’ve tried everything in my power to help him and love him. This is a demon he has to overcome on his own. At this point, I really believe it’s too late.”
View this post on InstagramThe incident has resulted in Gunplay facing multiple charges, including child abuse, domestic violence, aggravated battery, and false imprisonment. Complicating matters is the discovery of an illegal and unauthorized weapon in his possession, further escalating the legal consequences.
Gunplay, born in July 1979 and originally from Texas, overcame a challenging past involving drug-related charges during his youth. His foray into rap music provided him an outlet for his talents and creativity, leading to collaborations with notable artists such as Lil Wayne and Pharrell Williams. He achieved success after signing a solo contract with Def Jam and releasing acclaimed mixtapes featuring collaborations with Kendrick Lamar.
Currently in police custody, Gunplay’s representatives have yet to comment on the matter. While awaiting more details about his legal proceedings, trials, and possible bail, the rapper’s fans and the music industry are left to grapple with the shocking turn of events involving a once-prominent figure in the hip-hop scene.
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