New York rapper Troy Ave has finally come forward to speak out on his publicized arrest following a fatal T.I. concert shooting last month.
Speaking from jail, Troy proclaimed his innocence and intent to receive bail.
“I lost my best friend and the worst part about it is I didn’t realize he was my best friend until I lost him. And that sh*t hurts worse than these bullets from when I got shot. It’s out of the elements, out of my control, can’t do nothing but pour salt into the wound. … I got no choice but to adapt – Shout-out to everyone that’s been supporting me. It’s Free Troy Ave. As soon as I get a bail I’m up out of here and then the world will know the truth. They’ll know I’m innocent.” (DatPiff)
Last week, G-Unit boss 50 Cent spoke up for Troy amid him being charged for attempted murder following the shooting.
Last week on Instagram, fellow rapper Meek Mill posted up a pic of the New York rapper in a wheelchair and started up a “Free Troy Ave” hashtag.
Ave’s attorney spoke out last week on his client being a victim in the shooting.
“In the hip hop world, he’s not known as one of these troublemakers. He doesn’t live a gangster rap lifestyle,” said attorney John Stella. “What really happened here is Mr. Collins here is the real victim,” said another Collins attorney, Scott Leemon. “The person who was killed at this event, he died a hero. He was his bodyguard. He wasn’t shot by Mr. Collins. He was a lifelong friend.” (NY Daily News)
Very dumb on your part Troy!!! Getting bail… they gonna keep your black locked up!!!!