42 Dugg has been released from prison after serving 17 months for gun possession.
The 28-year-old rapper’s return home was documented Wednesday in a video posted by his CMG Records boss Yo Gotti.
In the clip, 42 Dugg – born Dion Marquise Hayes – looked ecstatic as he gave the 42-year-old rapper and executive – born Mario Sentell Giden Mims – a big hug.
The Detroit rapper was also greeted by friends, family and other CMG Records members outside the Georgia prison where he has been held since May 2022.
He’s free: 42 Dugg has been released from prison after serving 17 months for gun possession
Bond: The 28-year-old rapper’s return home was documented in a video posted Wednesday by his CMG Records boss Yo Gotti
Yo Gotti captioned the video for his 6.5 million followers: “It’s Time To Go Again‼️(various money bag emojis) WELCOMEHOME (dog emoji) @42_dugggg”
In 2021, 42 Dugg led police on a manhunt for months after he failed to show up to turn himself in at a West Virginia prison.
He was eventually arrested after getting off the plane in May 2022.
The We Paid hitmaker was eventually sentenced to a year in prison.
42 Dugg apparently hated his experience in prison, as he complained numerous times on social media about the conditions, including the lack of adequate hot water, a microwave, and other amenities.
He even claimed that he was illegally detained after his court date and accused the US Marshals of even playing mind games with him.
Yo Gotti even did everything he could to get the rapper out, offering $2 million to any lawyer who could shorten the sentence. However, it remains unclear whether it actually worked.
TMZ reported on Tuesday that after the welcome home, Dugg quickly got food from those close to him before heading straight to the studio.
Warm welcome: The clip saw 42 Dugg – born Dion Marquise Hayes – ecstatic as he gave the 42-year-old rapper and executive – born Mario Sentell Giden Mims – a big hug
Sweet: The Detroit rapper was also greeted by friends, family and other members of the CMG Records roster outside the Georgia prison where he has been since May 2022
Uh oh: In 2021, 42 Dugg led police on a manhunt for months after he failed to show up to turn himself in at a West Virginia prison; it is pictured in November 2021
He stood by his man: Yo Gotti even did everything he could to get the rapper out, offering $2 million to any lawyer who could shorten the sentence. However, it remains unclear whether it actually worked; the two are pictured in February 2022
Enter the stage? The release of 42 Dugg seems to come at a very opportune time, as his boss Yo Gotti is promoting the upcoming CMG Records Tour
The release of 42 Dugg seems to come at a very opportune time, as his boss Yo Gotti is promoting the upcoming CMG Records Tour.
The label is undoubtedly one of the most popular in hip-hop, as the group hitting the road includes Glorilla, Money Bagg Yo, Blac Youngsta and of course boss Yo Gotti.
The CMG Gangsta Art Tour kicks off Wednesday, November 22 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
