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21 Savage released on bail

21 Savage
21 Savage released on bail

American rapper, 21 Savage has been released from jail on bail, pending a deportation hearing, TMZ reports.

21 Savage whose real name is Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was arrested in the southern part of Atlanta by US Immigration officials, who said he is a British citizen.

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He has been in jail for the past nine days, but was granted bail on Tuesday 12 February 2019

His lawyers Charles H. Kuck, Dina LaPolt and Alex Spiro  issued a statement concerning his release.

“For the past 9 long days, we, on behalf of She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, known to the world as 21 Savage, have been speaking with ICE to both clarify his actual legal standing, his eligibility for bond, and provide evidence of his extraordinary contributions to his community and society.

“In the last 24 hours, in the wake of the Grammy Awards at which he was scheduled to attend and perform, we received notice that She’yaa was granted an expedited hearing.

“Today, 21 Savage was granted a release on bond. He won his freedom.

“21 Savage asked us to send a special message to his fans and supporters—he says that while he wasn’t present at the Grammy Awards, he was there in spirit and is grateful for the support from around the world and is more than ever, ready to be with his loved ones and continue making music that brings people together.

“He will not forget this ordeal or any of the other fathers, sons, family members, and faceless people, he was locked up with or that remain unjustl incarcerated across the country. And he asks for your hearts and minds to be with them.” the statement read.

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