What were the charges against iHeartMemphis? Details explored as rapper gets out of jail 

BET Hip Hop Awards Show - Source: Getty
Rapper iheartMemphis performs onstage at the BET Hip Hop Awards Show 2015 - Source: Getty

Rapper iHeartMemphis has been released from jail after bonding out, following his arrest on February 10 amid a dramatic standoff with a SWAT team.

He was reportedly released on February 15 as videos circulating on social media showed him dancing and singing.

Born Richard Maurice Colbert, he is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, who is known for his 2015 viral debut single, Hit the Quan. According to the reports, the incident took place on Gatehouse Road after he streamed the standoff with Florida police live on Instagram.

It reportedly stemmed from an apparent mental health crisis where he barricaded himself, brandished firearms online and made threats. He was taken to a hospital for evaluation before booking into Broward County Jail on charges including written and electronic threats to kill and resisting an officer without violence. His dog was removed unharmed and handed to a family member.

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Details explored as rapper iHeartMemphis released from jail

Rapper iHeartMemphis made headlines after videos of his recent release from jail went viral on social media platforms like X and Instagram. Some reports indicated that his girlfriend, Coco Bliss has offered to help him in this crisis. Bliss shared that she has been researching treatment facilities for Hit the Quan rapper after he expressed willingness to seek help following his release.

According to a Billboard report, Homeowners Association president Hank VanBaalen told NBC6:

“There’s a rapper that was renting this house, and apparently he was having some kind of an episode. They had the cops here, and then I got a call from one of my neighbors that they were back here [on Monday] during the day.”
iHeartMemphis perfroms at BET Hip Hop Awards Show - Source: Getty
iHeartMemphis perfroms at BET Hip Hop Awards Show - Source: Getty

TMZ captured a clip from the incident when iHeartMemphis livestreamed his standoff with the SWAT team. In the video shared by the outlet officers could be seen standing outside his house. He walks towards them and says:

“Get away from my house. I don’t need help, I need water. Not Coca-Cola, not f***ing AIDS and red meats. I’m God. Look at me walk across this f***ing grass. I’m fast like lightning, I will speed off on your cracker a**.”

When an officer asked him if he had thoughts of harming himself, he replied:

“No, what the f*** I’m gonna do that for. No stupid [expletive]. I don’t want to hurt nobody or myself. I am not Kanye.”

Fans and observers flooded the internet with concerns over iHeartMemphis’ mental health as they speculated on a possible breakdown or substance-related issues after he livestreamed the recent incident involving the SWAT officers. Many expressed hope that this incident would prompt him prioritize his mental health and focus on music.

“He should definitely go to a hospital to figure out his mental problems. He is not well unfortunately and you can still see it despite being locked up for a weekend. This is beyond drugs.” A person wrote on X.
“I hope he gets the help he clearly needs (not a fan of him or anything but this is all horrifying). but lowkey it's killing me that all the comments in here are worried about the dog like is there not also a baby/child in the house?” Another user on Reddit commented.
“Wishing him a fresh start, better decisions, and a strong comeback. Freedom is a second chance, hopefully the next headline is about music and success, not court dates.” A person on X wrote.

The event unfolded around February 9-10 in Plantation, Florida. Authorities responded to reports of erratic behavior after family members and others had been trying to get help for days.

Edited by Aastha Dass