Rapper Sosamann Arrested On Charges Of Human Trafficking: Report

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Two women accuse Sosamann of forcing them to turn tricks.

A rap star on the rise is Houston rapper Sosamann. Back in 2016, Wiz Khalifa signed him to Taylor Gang and since then Sosamann has collaborated with artists including Wiz, NBA Young Boy, Gunna, Sauce Walka, and HoodRich Pablo Juan. As he's been working on carving out his space in the rap gameTMZ reports that Sosamann was recently arrested on charges of human trafficking.

Investigators spoke with the publication and told them that earlier this month there was a prostitution sting in Los Angeles. Two young women were taken into custody and during questioning, they told officers that they were being held against their will. According to the ladies, they say Sosamann convinced them to travel California, promising that they were going to live the "Hollywood dream." However, they went on to say that things weren't all as they seemed when they arrived. The women said that they were forced to turn tricks and couldn't leave or go home without permission.

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Sosamann reportedly wasn't the only one arrested; there were a group of people busted for human trafficking. He was booked on May 11 but released the next day once he posted his $100K bond. His next court date is in June. 


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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.
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