Big U, the notorious figure in the hip-hop industry, has come under intense scrutiny as disturbing new allegations surface, linking him to the murder of rising rapper Raawn Williams and even the late Nipsey Hussle. Facing a staggering 43-count federal indictment that includes murder, racketeering, fraud, and human trafficking, Big U, whose real name is Eugene Henley Jr., is now at the center of a storm that threatens to upend the very fabric of the music community he once influenced.
Authorities claim Big U orchestrated Williams’ brutal murder in January 2021 after the young artist recorded a diss track that disrespected him. Prosecutors allege that Big U kidnapped Williams, shot him in the face, and discarded his body in a Las Vegas ditch. The chilling details don’t stop there; he stands accused of attempting to destroy evidence, including surveillance footage, and obstructing justice by silencing witnesses. The indictment paints a picture of a man whose public persona as a community activist was merely a façade, hiding a ruthless criminal enterprise tied to the Roland 60s Crips.
But the plot thickens. A leaked clip purportedly from jail has sparked speculation that Big U might have confessed to his crimes, further complicating his defense as he pleads not guilty. While he remains in federal custody and faces the prospect of life behind bars, the allegations have stirred a frenzy in the hip-hop community, reviving questions surrounding his connection to the unsolved murder of Nipsey Hussle, a case shrouded in controversy but currently uncharged against him.
As the legal battle looms, with a trial set for May 2025, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Big U’s fate hangs in the balance as the public eagerly awaits more revelations from what has become a gripping saga of betrayal, violence, and power in the shadows of the music industry.