Blueface Hit With Two Swatting Calls Within Hours

BY Erika Marie
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Back-to-back false reports brought deputies to Blueface’s home twice in one day, adding to months of swatting incidents.

Two fake emergencies sent first responders back to Blueface’s home in just over two hours, extending a run of swatting incidents that have followed the rapper since the summer. The calls on September 30 involved completely different claims, but authorities determined neither reflected an actual emergency.

The first report came around 1:30 p.m. and alleged that a woman had thrown a 3-year-old child to the ground at Blueface’s Canyon Country home. Deputy Mariela Picard of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station told KHTS Radio that deputies found Blueface livestreaming when they arrived. A walk-through of the property found no children, and officers could not locate the person who made the report.

Then, at approximately 3:42 p.m., another caller claimed someone at the residence was suffering a seizure. According to TMZ, Los Angeles County firefighters joined deputies for the second response. Authorities spoke with Blueface and determined there was no medical emergency. Both calls were classified as swatting incidents, and Blueface has repeatedly found himself on the receiving end in recent months.

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Blueface Has Been Dealing With Swatting Calls Since July

The September 30 calls bring the reported total involving Blueface to at least six since July, according to AllHipHop. Several have happened while he was livestreaming, giving viewers a real-time look at police arriving over claims that ultimately proved false.

One of the earliest incidents occurred July 21, when someone reported a shooting at his Canyon Country home. KHTS Radio reported that deputies searched the property and found no evidence a shooting had occurred. Blueface and a cameraman were briefly detained during the response.

Another call in August sent deputies to his King of Crabs restaurant while Blueface was there with Nevaeh Akira and their newborn son. Someone falsely reported a shooting victim inside and described an armed man matching Blueface. Officers detained him at gunpoint before determining there was no crime.

The pattern continued in September, including a Miami incident that brought a heavy police response to a residence where Blueface was staying. Afterward, he blamed people watching his livestreams for trying to interfere with them through false reports. “They call the police. They make false reports. Waste everyone’s time,” he said.

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About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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