Rapper Shy Glizzy, whose real name is Marquis Amonte King, was taken into custody over the weekend for pointing a gun at his girlfriend and threatening her, according to TMZ. The 30-year-old musician was apprehended on Saturday after a heated argument with his on-again, off-again girlfriend, which is said to have escalated when he brandished a firearm and made a threat to harm her on a public street at around 9 am.

Following a reported verbal altercation Shy Glizzy was arrested on Saturday by West Hollywood Sheriff’s Deputies. According to TMZ, after the incident took place, the rapper left the scene. A criminal report was filed, and he was later arrested at 6 pm on a felony charge of making criminal threats. After spending four hours behind bars, he was released on a $50,000 bond.

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Glizzy is from Washington, D.C. He gained popularity in the mid-2010s with mixtapes such as Law and Young Jefe. His most successful single to date is Awwsome, which was released in 2014. Shy Glizzy has also collaborated with other popular rappers, including Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, and A$AP Rocky.

Glizzy’s debut mixtape, No Brainer, was released in 2011 and was followed by Streets Hottest Youngin in 2012. His music quickly gained popularity, and in 2013, he released his breakout mixtape, Law 3: Now or Never, which featured the single Awwsome. The song was a massive hit and received widespread critical acclaim, leading to Glizzy signing a record deal with 300 Entertainment.

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Since then, Shy Glizzy has released several projects, including Young Jefe, Quiet Storm, and Fully Loaded. He has collaborated with several notable artists in the hip-hop industry, including Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Durk, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

Glizzy is known for his distinct flow and ability to tell captivating stories through his music. He often raps about his upbringing in D.C. and the struggles he faced growing up in the inner city. His music is often described as “street rap” and reflects the realities of life in urban areas.