Mystikal Speaks Out After Being Released On $3M Bond

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Mystikal attends the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on September 29, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mystikal appreciates the support.

Legal issues have haunted Mystikal for the better part of his career. The rapper turned himself in to the authorities in August 2017 on allegations that he raped a woman. He was released earlier this week after he posted $3M bond as he awaits trial. The New Orleans rapper took to Twitter to issue a thank you to his fans for standing by him.

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Mystikal had a few things to say after his release from prison this week. The rapper thanked his fans for holding him down, saying, "Thank you to everyone for all the prayers and support." Additionally, he also clarified the information to contact him. It seems like while he was away, there may have some people who've been pretending to represent him. "The only emails you should contact for business is 504southcoast@gmail.com and info@dreammgmtco.com," he wrote.

Mystikal was accused of raping a woman in Louisiana in 2016. The rapper pleaded not guilty to the charges. However, his trial is expected to commence in May.

His lawyer said that he believes the rapper will be proven innocent in a court of law.

"Based on all of the evidence we have, we strongly believe that an amicable resolution is not only possible but probable as an outcome in this case and that Michael Tyler will never be made to return to jail for a crime he didn’t commit," Pearce said in a statement.


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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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