Hurricane Chris Speaks On Murder Charges: "My Name Will Be Cleared"

Hurricane Chris thanked everyone for their support and is sure that an investigation will clear his name.

BYErika Marie
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He gave us hits like "A Bay Bay" and "Halle Berry," but rapper Hurricane Chris is facing some serious charges. The 31-year-old artist has reportedly been arrested on charges of second-degree murder following a shooting that occurred at a Texaco gas station in the rapper's home state of Louisiana. We previously reported on the incident, stating that according to police, Hurricane Chris told them that he shot a man in self-defense after the person attempted to rob his vehicle. However, after reviewing surveillance footage, authorities reportedly claim the video doesn't support the rapper's story.

Later, Hurricane Chris posted bond and was released. He shared a video to social media stating that he is certain that his name will be cleared of any wrongdoing. “I’m sure you got the news by now. I was involved in a very unfortunate incident on Friday morning, a very unfortunate incident," Chris said in a video he posted to Instagram. "I wanna thank everybody who’s been praying for the family of the deceased and everybody who’s been praying for my family. After a good, thorough investigation, my name will be cleared. Let God work. Watch God work. God bless. Thank you.”

Check out Chris's video below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.