Rio Da Yung OG, a rapper from Flint, Michigan, is currently serving a five-year prison sentence for a charge related to a January 2019 arrest over possession of a gun with “intent to distribute controlled substances.” He said on his Instagram story that he will start doing his time in the summer of 2021. Here are some facts about his case and his music career.
The Arrest and the Plea Deal
According to Yahoo[^1^][1], Rio Da Yung OG, whose real name is Da’mario Donshay Horne-McCullough, was named in a February 2019 grand jury indictment that charged him and five others with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute cocaine base and heroin. He was arrested in January 2019 along with the other suspects.
In February 2020, Rio reached a plea deal that waived the indictment in favor of a guilty plea. He pled guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and agreed to a 60-month sentence. The formal sentencing took place in January 2021.
The Sentencing Memorandum and the U.S. Attorney’s Remarks
A sentencing memorandum, filed on January 1, 2021, noted Rio’s minimal criminal history (two marijuana offenses), his strong employment record (he worked full-time at Chrysler for over three years), and his “lucrative” music career. The document also stated that Rio had a “positive influence” on his community through his music and charitable activities.
However, the U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider wrote that Rio’s participation in the offense had a negative effect on his community and on himself. He expressed doubts about whether Rio’s involvement in the illegal plan was financially advantageous or easier for him compared to his job at Chrysler. He suggested that Rio might have joined the unlawful activities for reasons related to his associations with other suspects, his music career, or some other unknown factors.
The Rapper’s Response and His Music Career
Rio Da Yung OG wrote about his sentence in an Instagram Story posted on January 7, 2021. He said he was doing five years for something he did not know was going on but he took full responsibility because he knew what came with the street life. He thanked God for putting him through this situation because it opened his eyes and showed him how to deal with people.
Rio Da Yung OG started his music career in his teenage years when he recorded songs with friends using a karaoke machine. He gained recognition in the music industry under his stage name. He collaborated with RMC Mike and Team Eastside Peezy, who encouraged him to take rap seriously. He released several mixtapes and albums, including City on My Back, which came out in 2020. He is known for his raw and gritty lyrics, his unique flow, and his references to sports and pop culture.
The Release Date and the Future Plans
Rio Da Yung OG said he will start serving his sentence in the summer of 2021, so he still has some time to make music before he goes to jail. He also said he has a lot of unreleased songs that he will drop while he is locked up. He hopes to get probation or an early release because he has been clean for the past two years.
The exact date of his release is not yet confirmed, but according to Aubtu[^2^][3], he might be free in 2024, or maybe even sooner if he gets probation. He has a loyal fan base that supports him and his music. He also has a lot of potential to grow as an artist and to make a positive impact on his community. He said he wants to focus on his music and his family when he gets out of jail.