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As <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/scar-lip-on-upbringing-shaq-swizz-beatz-support-from-artists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scar Lip</a> would say….GTFB! As reported on <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/37842850/police-report-details-brittney-griner-incident-dallas-airport?platform=amp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ESPN</a>, Brittney Griner was almost attacked by a man while traveling through a Dallas airport. A YouTube personality, <a href="https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/06/10/sport/brittney-griner-dallas-airport-harassment/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Stein</a>, tried to push his way through security to approach Brittney. The incident happened as BG and her Phoenix Mercury team members were walking on a concourse to catch a <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/t-i-responds-to-boosie-canceling-their-joint-album-ashanti-nelly-dating" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">flight</a>. Alex was unsuccessful as a security representative stayed between BG and the man. Alex was able to push the security personnel, until a guard pushed him against the wall. BG waited behind a gate as Alex was held back.Alex yelled inappropriate things to BG. Yahoo reports he asked her if the U.S. made a fair trade exchanging her for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout and if she had sex with Russian president Vladimir Putin to get out of prison. The WNBA’s team security decided to not press charges.https://twitter.com/_breezy_briii/status/1667546558223532032?s=46Brittney was <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-brings-the-heat-in-1st-preseason-game-since-detainment-in-russia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">locked up</a> in Russia for one year after pleading guilty to drug charges. In a drawn-out, dramatic, high-profile prisoner exchange, Brittney <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-released-from-russian-custody" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">returned home</a> in December 2022. She’s releasing a <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-releasing-a-memoir-about-being-detained-in-a-russian-prison" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">memoir</a> about the traumatic experience.Earlier this year, Brittney <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-returns-to-wnba-re-signs-with-phoneix-mercury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">resigned</a> with the Phoenix Mercury for one year. She played for them in 2021 and helped the team reach the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/50-cents-new-project-bigger-than-power-nypd-looking-for-travis-scott-after-alleged-assault" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WNBA Finals.</a> She was drafted in 2013 by Mercury and has played with them for nine seasons.During an “emotional” press conference, BG said she would never play overseas again. She said she would make an exception if she was representing America at the Olympics.

Brittney Griner Harassed At Airport, Almost Attacked By A ‘Provocateur’

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Brittney Griner’s basketball dreams came to a nightmare when she was locked up in a Russian penal colony. Now that she’s back on American soil, people are curious if the WNBA player would ever go back overseas. BG spoke out to reporters for the first time since getting released on Thursday (April 27) in Phoenix. During the “emotional” press conference, BG said she would never play overseas again. She said she would make an exception if she was representing America. BG said, "I'm never going overseas to play again unless I'm representing my country at the Olympics." She continued,“If I make that team, that would be the only time I would leave the U.S. soil, and that's just to represent the USA.” BG also spoke on WNBA players making the tough decision to play overseas during their offseason to make money to support themselves and their family. Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrjX0VULcCK/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Brittney was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-transported-to-harsh-russian-penal-colony-everything-she-has-to-deal-with" rel="noreferrer noopener">detained</a> in Russia for nearly one year after pleading guilty to drug charges. She was sentenced to nine years, but in a drawn-out, dramatic, high-profile prisoner exchange, Brittney <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-released-from-russian-custody" rel="noreferrer noopener">returned home</a> in December 2022. In a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPAWB5O8F1/?hl=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">social media post</a>, Brittney said, “it feels so good to be home! The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn. I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone for your help.” Earlier this year, Brittney resigned with the Phoenix Mercury for one year according to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.albanyherald.com/fieldlevel/brittney-griner-officially-rejoins-mercury-in-special-signing/article_3b7ec436-1747-5723-9851-117eff015e75.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">report.</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://apnews.com/article/brittney-griner-sports-phoenix-moscow-c140d11b46c519f97b6b44b1ceea7f9a" rel="noreferrer noopener">AP</a> points out that Brittney last played for the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/offset-fires-back-at-j-prince-qc-sells-label-to-hybe-america-dababy-legal-drama" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mercury</a> in 2021 and helped the team reach the WNBA Finals. She was drafted in 2013 by Mercury and has played with them for nine seasons.BG is releasing a memoir, NY Times reports it’ll be released sometime next year.<a href="https://people.com/sports/brittney-griner-says-shell-never-play-overseas-again-after-russian-imprisonment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Via</a>

Brittney Griner Says She’ll Play Overseas Again, Only Under One Condition

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Brittney Griner is happy to be home.The WNBA player spoke out for the first time since being released from a Russian custody. President Joe Biden agreed to a prisoner swap for a Russian arms dealer, Viktor Bout, who had served 11 years of a 25-year jail sentence in America.BG was arrested back in February after Russian authorities found vapes cartridges with cannabis oil. She plead guilty in July and was<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-sentenced-to-nine-years-in-russian-prison"> sentenced to 9-years</a> at a Russian Penal Colony on August 11.She says via Instagram, "It feels so good to be home! The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn. I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone for your help."The post continues, "I am grateful to each person who advocated for me, especially my wife, Cherelle Griner, my family, Lindsay Kagawa Colas and Casey Wasserman and my whole team at Wasserman, Vince Kozar and the Phoenix Mercury, the players of the WNBA, and my entire WNBA family, Terri Jackson and the WNBPA staff, my Russian legal team Maria Blagovolina and Alex Boykov, the leaders, activists, and grassroots organizations, Gov. Richardson and Mickey Bergman of the Richardson Center, the Bring Our Families Home Campaign, Roger Carstens and the SPEHA team, and of course, a special thank you to President Biden, Vice President Harris, Secretary Blinken and the entire Biden-Harris Administration."She goes on to say that she fully intends on returning to Basketball and playing for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury this season. Read the full post below. Welcome home, BG.https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPAWB5O8F1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Brittney Griner Speaks Out For The First Time Since Being Released From Prison

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On Thursday (Dec. 8), Mariah The Scientist sent a message to President Joe Biden regarding Young Slim Life amid Brittney Griner's release. "YSL next @POTUS," the "Always n Forever" singer tweeted. https://twitter.com/MariahScientist/status/1601022661228134400?s=20&t=VZ9-21ym-e_udR0wwNHu8AAs previously reported by <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/young-thug-and-gunna-listed-in-56-count-indictment-involving-28-ysl-members-facing-rico-charges" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HOT 97,</a> Young Thug and Gunna were listed in a 56-count indictment involving 28 YSL members facing the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges. Young Thug is facing charges of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and participation in a criminal street gang, along with drug charges, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a machine gun. Gunna is currently facing one count of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act. Another alleged member named Christian “Big Bhris” Eppinger was also arrested in the shooting of an Atlanta police officer.https://twitter.com/rapalert6/status/1554195460990066690?s=20&t=0lP-XlbLZg2_ajpAeOdO0gThe "Way 2 Sexy" rapper is apparently in a romantic relationship with Mariah the Scientist. During one of her concerts in May, she performed with a “Free Young Thug” shirt on. The two artists collaborated on the single "Walked In" and appeared to have gotten married in the music video.https://twitter.com/rapalert6/status/1524225868310188032?s=20&t=CJVrUtIlSO9UECMOk3NkTgEarlier this year, the WNBA star was arrested at a Russian airport after authorities found vape cartridges with cannabis oil. Griner pleaded guilty and was<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-sentenced-to-nine-years-in-russian-prison" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> sentenced to nine years</a> at a Russian Penal Colony. President Joe Biden recently agreed to a prisoner swap in which Griner was sent home in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. He had served 11 out of his 25-year jail sentence in the United States.This is a day we’ve worked toward for a long time. We never stopped pushing for her release," Biden said in a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/12/08/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-release-of-brittney-griner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">statement</a>. "Brittney is an incomparable athlete, a two-time Olympic Gold medalist for Team USA. She endured mistreatment and a show — at a show trial in Russia with characteristic grit and incredible dignity. She represents the best America — the best about America — just across the board, everything about her. "

Mariah The Scientist Tells Biden To Free 'YSL Next' Amid Brittney Griner's Release

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WNBA star Brittney Griner is coming home! President Joe Biden agreed to a prisoner swap in which Griner will be coming home in exchange for a Russian arms dealer, Viktor Bout who had served 11 years of a 25-year jail sentence in America. The exchange took place at the United Arab Emirates according to <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/wnba-star-brittney-griner-released-russian-custody-high-profile-prison-rcna60683" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBC News</a>. Biden and Griner's wife Cherelle Griner made comments from the Oval Office soon after her release to share some details on the release."I'm proud that today we have made one more family whole," he said. "We’ll keep negotiating for Paul’s relief. I guarantee it." American corporate security executive Paul Whelan has been in jail in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges that the United States calls "baseless". Brittney Griner was arrested in February after Russian authorities found vapes cartridges with cannabis oil. She had plead guilty in July and was<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-sentenced-to-nine-years-in-russian-prison" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> sentenced to 9-years</a> at a Russian Penal Colony on August 11. Her wife Cherelle addressed <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/brittney-griner-released-russia/card/brittney-griner-s-wife-thanks-biden-for-her-release-cMOaaKwGI7gRdRNWGJdB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">her gratitude</a> in bringing the WNBA star home. She said she was “overwhelmed with emotions, but the most important emotion that I have is just sincere gratitude for President Biden and his entire administration.” Griner also added that the family will continue to help on bringing other United States wrongfully imprisoned at other countries home. "It’s just a happy day for me and my family so I’m going to smile right now,” she said.Following the prisoner swap at UAB, Griner will be flown to San Antonio to receive care at a medical facility, where she will then reunite with her family. Cherelle Griner, speaking after Biden, expressed her "sincere gratitude" to Biden and several other officials she mentioned by name for their work.Griner will be flown to a medical facility in San Antonio where she will receive care, a senior administration official said.

Brittney Griner Released From Russian Custody

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Britney Griner's appeal against her 9-year sentence has been rejected.According to <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/brittney-griners-nine-year-prison-sentence-russia-upheld" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports, </a>the ball player appeared in court via video conference to appeal her drug related sentence. Griner's family and legal team has been working hard to get her back home. The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist was arrested back in February as she was detained at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities claimed they found vape cartridges while searching her luggage. The cartridges allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis. Griner will now have to serve the 9-years behind bars. Story still developing.

Russian Court Rejects Brittney Griner's Appeal Against 9-Year Sentence

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Brittney Griner is heading back Court to appeal her prison sentence. According to <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-detained-six-more-months-trial-begins-july-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports,</a> the hearing will take place on October 25th, one week after Griner’s 32nd birthday. Back in August, the WNBA star was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, just one year shy of the maximum sentence of 10 years. Griner was arrested in March at a Russian airport after a vape pen and cannabis cartridges were found in her luggage. She was arrested and charged with drug smuggling. Since being sentenced, Griner’s legal team filed an appeal and also spoke out on how she’s been handling everything. “Brittney is stressed and very much concerned with the future,” her attorney, Maria Blagovolina said in a statement. Alexander Boykov, the player’s other attorney revealed that the appeal process is “not very fast” and that it will take several months for the court to come up with a decision. There have been various outcries to get Brittney Griner home. The United States government has reportedly been in negotiations discussing exchanging one prisoner for another. They are also working on getting another US prisoner home along with Griner. After hearing about the potential prisoner for prisoner exchange, Blagovolina stated on her client’s behalf, “[Brittney is] quite happy to know that she’s not been forgotten and that there are some possible developments. But she’s quite realistic about what’s going on.”

Brittney Griner's Appeal Hearing Set For October 25th

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The commissioner of the WNBA is speaking out on Brittney Griner.Cathy Engelbert calls Brittney’s Russia detainment “unacceptable.” As reported on <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/wnba-finals-cathy-engelbert-calls-brittney-griners-russian-detainment-unacceptable-204714562.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yahoo</a>, before the WNBA finals tip-off, Cathy spoke on the situation. She opened her pre-Finals address by calling on the Russian government to work more with the U.S. to free B.G. She said, “We need the Russians to step up here and get the deal that the president put on the table and get that deal done and get her home safely.”Cathy also spoke about a<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/getting-brittney-griner-home/amp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> letter</a> she received from Brittney. Cathy said, “I recently received a handwritten letter from B.G., and I am so inspired by her courage in the face of enormous adversity. We are fully focused on getting her home safely, and she remains such an important part of the WNBA family.” Cathy said B.G. ended the letter saying, “I’m staying strong.”https://twitter.com/SIfill_/status/1567352130637283328?s=20&t=yfYujEkQBSh4B1oxP__F5ASince <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-detained-six-more-months-trial-begins-july-1" rel="noreferrer noopener">February 17</a>, WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney has been detained in Russia. Russian authorities claimed they found <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/moscow-orders-wnba-star-brittney-griner-to-be-jailed-for-another-18-days" rel="noreferrer noopener">vape cartridges </a>while searching her luggage at a Moscow airport. Brittney admitted she mistakenly packed the canisters in her luggage. Her defense argued she was prescribed cannabis for pain. On August 4, she was found guilty of drug charges and sentenced to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.glamour.com/story/brittney-griner-detainment-russia/amp" rel="noreferrer noopener">nine years</a> in a Russian prison. On August 15, Brittney’s defense team filed an appeal, arguing that her sentence was excessive. The U.S. government deemed Brittney “wrongfully detained” and offered a prison swap in exchange for her release. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.npr.org/2022/08/15/1117489851/lawyers-for-basketball-star-brittney-griner-appeal-her-russian-prison-sentence" rel="noreferrer noopener">NPR </a>reports, “<a target="_blank" href="https://www.npr.org/2022/07/27/1114050040/brittney-griner-russia-deal" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington has offered to free Viktor Bout</a>, a Russian arms dealer who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. and once earned the nickname the ‘Merchant of Death.’<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dennis-rodman-cancels-russia-mission-to-help-get-brittney-griner-released-u-s-disapproves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Last month</a>, a senior Russian diplomat said exchange talks were in<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/6-foot-9-brittney-griner-placed-in-very-tiny-cage-for-five-hours-to-go-to-court-trial-begins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> motion. </a>Hopefully, Brittney will return soon! We’ll keep you updated.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Calls Brittney Griner Being In Russia ‘Unacceptable’

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Dennis Rodman announced he was going to Russia to get Brittney Griner released, but now he's backing out. ABC reports he said on Monday (August 22), that he doesn't currently have plans to travel to Russia. We covered the report, initially, the NBA legend said he "got permission" to help Brittney. He spoke with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna44106" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBC</a> earlier in the week and said he planned on leaving for Russia "this week." In the latest <a href="https://www.theroot.com/thank-god-dennis-rodman-is-not-going-to-russia-1849447697" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">update</a>, Yahoo reports after his plans of trying to go to Russia made news headlines; the U.S. State Department announced his trip wouldn't be on behalf of the United States. State Department spokesperson Ned Price told ABC News,"We believe that anything other than negotiating further through the established channel is likely to complicate and hinder those release efforts. We've also provided very clear guidance to American citizens — owing to a number of threats, not the least of which is the threat of wrongful detention — that Americans should not travel to Russia. That has been our message to private Americans across the board."Dennis met Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2014 and said he was "cool," but the extent of their relationship isn't known. Dennis isn't a stranger to foreign affairs; he credits himself with helping to secure the release of an American, Kenneth Bae, from North Korea. He also reportedly maintained a business relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over the past decade.Since <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-detained-six-more-months-trial-begins-july-1" rel="noreferrer noopener">February 17</a>, WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney has been detained in Russia. Russian authorities claimed they found <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/moscow-orders-wnba-star-brittney-griner-to-be-jailed-for-another-18-days" rel="noreferrer noopener">vape cartridges </a>while searching her luggage at a Moscow airport. Brittney admitted she mistakenly packed the canisters in her luggage. Her defense argued she was prescribed cannabis for pain. On August 4, she was found guilty of drug charges and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. On August 15, Brittney's defense team filed an appeal, arguing that her sentence was excessive. The U.S. government deemed Brittney "wrongfully detained" and offered a prison swap in exchange for her release. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.npr.org/2022/08/15/1117489851/lawyers-for-basketball-star-brittney-griner-appeal-her-russian-prison-sentence" rel="noreferrer noopener">NPR </a>reports, "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.npr.org/2022/07/27/1114050040/brittney-griner-russia-deal" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington has offered to free Viktor Bout</a>, a Russian arms dealer who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. and once earned the nickname the 'Merchant of Death.'" Earlier this month, a senior Russian diplomat said exchange talks were in motion. Hopefully, Brittney returns soon! We'll keep you updated.

Dennis Rodman Cancels Russia Mission To 'Help' Get Brittney Griner Released, U.S. Disapproves

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Does Dennis Rodman have the political pull to get Brittney Griner released from Russian prison?According to the NBA legend, Dennis "got permission" to help her. <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna44106" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBC</a> reports he spoke with the news outlet over the weekend and said he is going to Russia this week to help Brittney. While at a restaurant in D.C. he said,"I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl. I'm trying to go this week."However, a Biden administrator doesn't think that move is a good idea and could potentially "hurt" the situation. The official said, "It's public information that the administration has made <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/us-made-substantial-proposal-russia-release-griner-whelan-blinken-says-rcna40322" rel="noreferrer noopener">a significant offer</a> to the Russians and anything other than negotiating further through the established channel is likely to complicate and hinder release efforts," the article reports.Dennis met Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2014 and said he was "cool," but the extent of their relationship isn't known. Dennis isn't a stranger to foreign affairs; he credits himself with helping to secure the release of an American, Kenneth Bae, from North Korea. He also reportedly maintained a business relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over the past decade.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xqZsa2bLk0Since <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/brittney-griner-detained-six-more-months-trial-begins-july-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">February 17</a>, WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney has been detained in Russia. Russian authorities claimed they found <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/moscow-orders-wnba-star-brittney-griner-to-be-jailed-for-another-18-days" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">vape cartridges </a>while searching her luggage at a Moscow airport. Brittney admitted she mistakenly packed the canisters in her luggage. Her defense argued she was prescribed cannabis for pain. On August 4, she was found guilty of drug charges and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. On August 15, Brittney's defense team filed an appeal, arguing that her sentence was excessive. The U.S. government deemed Brittney "wrongfully detained" and offered a prison swap in exchange for her release. <a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/08/15/1117489851/lawyers-for-basketball-star-brittney-griner-appeal-her-russian-prison-sentence" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NPR </a>reports, "<a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/07/27/1114050040/brittney-griner-russia-deal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington has offered to free Viktor Bout</a>, a Russian arms dealer who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. and once earned the nickname the 'Merchant of Death.'" In the latest update, a senior Russian diplomat said exchange talks are in motion. Alexander Darchiev, head of the Foreign Ministry's North America department, said, "This quite sensitive issue of the swap of convicted Russian and U.S. citizens is being discussed through the channels defined by our presidents. These individuals are, indeed, being discussed. The Russian side has long been seeking the release of Viktor Bout. The details should be left to professionals, proceeding from the 'do not harm' principle.'"We'll keep you updated when more details become available.

Dennis Rodman Says He's Going To Russia To Help Get Brittney Griner Released

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Boosie Badazz is calling out US officials after hearing about WNBA star Brittney Griner’s 9-year sentence in a Russian prison. The rapper took to Twitter to speak on the sentencing. “9 years for a dam weed pen! Like wtf I’m staying my Boosie Badazz in the states this is f***ed up.” https://twitter.com/boosieofficial/status/1555238540052684800?s=21&t=ndMZmhPuaVXHLF4pUtt1_gHe went on to say, “How the hell this girls get nine years for a weed pen? And the USA ain’t doing nothing about it. If that was Taylor Swift, there’d be a peace treaty right now. They’d be drafting to go to war. For a weed pen. Nine years!” Boosie continued, “What that show for Black women in the United States? And the Vice-President as a Black woman, you supposed to be on the frontline to get that Black woman out of jail.”We reported yesterday that Griner was found guilty of drug possession and drug smuggling and sentenced to 9.5 years in a Russian prison. She has been imprisoned in Russia since February after being detained at the airport when officials claim that they found vape cartridges in her luggage with less than a gram of cannabis oil in them.At the moment, the White House is in negotiations about conducting a “prisoner swap” that would include sending a Russian arms dealer who is currently imprisoned in the United States back to Russia for Griner. See what Boosie had to say below.https://twitter.com/wutangkids/status/1555278011842306049?s=21&t=q3RsHbHUX1geyme2cPl4mQ

Boosie Badazz Calls Out Kamala Harris Over Brittney Griner's Sentencing

WNBA star Brittney Griner has officially been sentenced to 9 1/2 years for drug possession and smuggling drugs with criminal intent in a Russian court.Along with her sentencing, Griner was also fined 1 million ruble ($16,000) for conscious drug possession and smuggling. The verdict was made shortly after it was announced that she was found guilty of her crimes. Earlier this year, we reported that Brittney Griner was arrested in Moscow after being stopped by local authorities after they found a number of vape cartridges with cannabis oil in them.Since her arrest, many people have voiced their concerns and support for Griner, including her wife, Cherelle Griner, and NBA basketball star LeBron James. Brittney Griner wrote a letter to President Biden stating that she was scared that she may be a prisoner there forever. "I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don't forget about me and the other American Detainees," she said in her letter. "Please do all you can to bring us home. I voted for the first time in 2020 and I voted for you. I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore. I miss my wife! I miss my family! I miss my teammates! It kills me to know they are suffering so much right now. I am grateful for whatever you can do at this moment to get me home." President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke to Griner's wife, Cherelle over the phone to assure her that they are working to bring Brittney home safely and as soon as possible.