DaBaby's Controversial Music Video Leads To Meeting With Mecklenberg Sheriff

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CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN - JULY 23: Rapper DaBaby performs at Pine Knob Music Theatre on July 23, 2025 in Clarkston, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)
DaBaby divided the internet in September when he recreated the fatal stabbing of an Ukranian refugee on a Charlotte on a local train.

DaBaby caught a lot of flak from the internet for recreating a tragedy in a music video. However, it seems that local law enforcement is on the rapper's side. According to the New York Post, the North Carolina based artist had a sit-down recently with Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden.

McFadden's office posted a picture of them on their Instagram, with DaBaby pointing to him throwing a up a peace sign. Both gentlemen were all smiles, with the caption suggesting something is brewing behind the scenes.

"Yesterday, Sheriff McFadden sat down with DaBaby to discuss important issues and potential collaborations," the caption reads. "Stay tuned to what’s cooking up." At the time of writing, no one knows what was discussed.

Moreover, the source tried to reach out for comment, but they didn't reply. However, we can speculate that DaBaby and McFadden most likely discussed policies, protecting civilians, and the sort. But all we can do is wait to see what comes of this meeting.

This follows after the "BOP" songwriter put out a song and music video online titled "SAVE ME." The visual dramatizes the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old Ukranian refugee, Iryna Zarutska.

DaBaby "Save Me" Video

The dramatized recreation of the horrific event shows DaBaby stepping into to stop the would-be murderer. At the end of the song, a screenshot of the GoFundMe page that he created for Zarutska’s family appears. Per the outlet, the total is currently at $471,000.

Despite him labeling it as dedication to the family's daughter, fans were disappointed in the rapper for trying to capitalize off of a situation such as this one.

Not only did cause an uproar with viewers, but it also did with Charlotte transit officials. "CATS did not grant permission for the video to be filmed," they said. DaBaby recorded this video on an active light rail and because he did so without any go-ahead, his filming crew was immediately removed.

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Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.

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