DMX’s Arizona home raided

Cave Creek,
Arizona – The controversial
rapper is back in the news again with allegations of similar charges. Lately, DMX has been a huge magnet for law
enforcement officials. Besides his charges on speeding, driving with a
suspended license, and possession of drug paraphernalia, apparently a history
of animal cruelty charges has also plagued him. This recent case might just be
his second strike.  

On the morning of August 24(Friday), DMX’s Arizona home was raided by sheriff deputies
as they were searching for mistreated animals. At the time of the raid, DMX
wasn’t at the estate and hasn’t been for about two months now. Deputies
apparently received a complaint that the animals on property were being
mistreated and didn’t have the essential nourishment to survive. Upon
investigating the property, evidence proved that food and water were scarce and
the animals were under 115 degree heat without shade or shelter. Law
enforcement officials took twelve pitbulls and several assault rifles into
custody.  At press time no charges or
arrests have been made, but officials are still in development of a major
investigation into the alleged involvement in illegal dogfighting and the
charge of animal cruelty. All weapons seized on property are still being
checked if proper licenses were applied and if the sale was legal.

In 2002, the same incident occurred in his New Jersey home where it was also raided and
at that time thirteen pitbulls were seized along with crackpipes with residue. DMX
pleaded guilty on charges stemming from animal cruelty and possession of drug
paraphernalia. In addition to that, he’s also currently under several bench
warrants involved with speeding and driving with a suspended license. He has
been scheduled to appear for court in Yonkers,
New York in October.

Damn, dawg, what’s up with X, he can’t just stick to
rapping. People tell him not to drive and he still does, he says he loves dogs
and preaches about it, but they starve. I’m really starting to think this man
is addicted to breaking the law on purpose just to get that high off getting
caught.

Michael Vick
suspended from NFL and facing jail time for illegal dogfighting

Richmond,
Virginia – The Atlanta Falcons
all star quarterback plead guilty, while accepting a plea bargain, last week on
charges of illegal dogfighting and conspiracy of running an interstate
dogfighting ring. As of last Friday (August 24) Michael Vick has been suspended
without pay from the National Football League and waiting trial to receive his
verdict.

Vick wrote in a deposition that he assisted in the funding
of the gambling association called “Bad Newz Kennels.” In 2001, he purchased
the operation property for $34,000 in Smithfield,
Virginia. With Vick’s finance and
capital, that association bought, raised, and trained pitbulls to engage in
fights on the same property and in other states throughout the majority of the
dogs’ life span, after in which they would be inhumanely euthanized over the
course of several fights or they would just kill off one another. He goes on to
insist that he never physically participated in the betting nor did he ever
receive any winnings. 

At Press time, Nike, Upper Deck, and Rawlings have ceased
their contracts with Vick and claim that they will discontinue their business
relationship with the QB throughout the course of his remaining sports career. The
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on August 25 that the Atlanta Falcons are
seeking to recover $22 million in bonus funds that was in part of Vick’s
salary. When his verdict is reached he’ll be facing a consecutive term of five
years in prison and a fine of $250,000. 
On the evening of August 25 (Friday), NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced
that Michael Vick has been officially suspended from the league indefinitely
without further notice.

So the dirty birds are out an all-star Quarterback. Last
season, he was the first QB to ever run a total of 1,000 yards; he just ended
his fucking career. Didn’t we also drop his little brother Marcus last year?
Besides the ATL fans were getting sick and tired with Vick anyway, how do you
leave your own home stadium saying fuck the fans? He needs to get his
priorities straight. ESPN is stating that his sentence would be twelve to
eighteen months, yet the judge is seeking a five year term. Give us your
opinion on this whole incident.

Keep posted to 24hourhiphop.com’s On the Clock report for
more information on both DMX and Michael Vick as it escalates.