G. Dep still pleads Not Guilty to 1993 murder

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, G. Dep shocked people when he confessed to murdering a man in 1993. Seventeen years after he committed the murder, G. Dep had been signed to Bad Boy Records and had a platinum album.

When G. Dep confessed he murdered the man, even his family questioned why he confessed after so much time. G. Dep explained how the guilt had been eating at him for years. Even his ex-wife spoke on his behalf.

Now, with the case making it to trial, G. Dep decided he would plea 'Not Guilty.' G. Dep said the reason he pled 'Not Guilty' was because he only intended to rob the man. Upon attempting to rob the man, G. Dep killed him.

G. Dep said the Manhattan courts are not willing to cut him a deal. The former Bad Boy rapper would love to reach a plea deal.

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G. Dep's wife Speaks Out about Murder Charge

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Ever since he announced a murder over fifteen years ago, G. Dep has been the laughingstock of many hip hop websites. Even after achieving success with Bad Boy Records, he confessed to murdering someone. But, when he pled during the first court hearing, G. Dep pled 'Not Guilty.'

Despite the success he has experienced, G. Dep has had a problem with drugs. Not even the money and fame was enough to keep him clean. Things only got worse for G. Dep when he was being pressured by his label. The New York rapper hit rock bottom when he was dropped by Bad Boy.

G. Dep's wife, Crystal Sutton, recently spoke out about her estranged husband. She said all she could do was stare at her boys when she found out G. Dep had confessed to murder. Even though they are no longer together, Sutton still cares deeply for G. Dep. When asked if she felt G. Dep committed the 1993 murder, Crystal Sutton said her husband is not guilty.

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G-Dep pleads 'Not Guilty' to Murder Charges

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Before the end of last year, G. Dep came forward with information about a 1993 murder. Surprisingly, the former Bad Boy rapper admitted he committed the murder, himself. He confessed after getting away with the murder for seventeen years. The rapper had enjoyed world tours and hit records.

But, after holding on to that information for so long, G. Dep felt the guilt getting to him. He went to the police with the information and was taken into custody. With the trial already set up, G. Dep was brought in to make his plea. Surprisingly, the former Bad Boy rapper pleaded 'Not Guilty.'

To many people following this situation, this seems pretty strange. But, G. Dep's legal team said there was a chance that he was influenced by drugs when he committed the murder. The 'Not Guilty' plea was to give the police time to examine his confession. G. Dep said he robbed the man, John Henkel, but he was not aware that the man was suffering from gun shot wounds.

Being held without bail, G. Dep faces 25 to life in prison.

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G. Dep faces 25 years Behind Bars

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

For seventeen years, G. Dep was getting away with murder, silently living up to the Bad Boy name. He was known for his hit single, "Special Delivery." Once that single was released, he became very wealthy. But, on his quest for wealth, G. Dep had to kill for a living.

Despite having a nice life, G. Dep was being torn apart by the guilt, so he did the noble thing. The New York rapper decided to turn himself in for a murder he committed in 1993. Many news outlets and rappers commended him on his honesty.

Most people would have not told the truth after keeping a secret for seventeen years. G. Dep opened up and he he had to show up in court. Even though G. Dep was honest, the court had no mercy for him after he committed murder and kept it hidden for so long.

If G. Dep is found guilty of the murder charges, he will face 25 years in prison.

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G. Dep admits to Murder

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In the late 1990s, G. Dep rose to fame as an artist on Diddy's famed label, Bad Boy Records. For most of his career, G. Dep was in the shadow of Black Rob, Mase, Shyne, and Loon. Three years ago, he grew tired of waiting and left the label. G. Dep later collaborated with fellow former Bad Boy, Loon.

While G. Dep never received much attention while he was a part of the Bad Boy family, he sure will receive plenty of attention now. The rapper recently turned himself in for murder. G. Dep has a criminal history, having been arrested 25 times. He has committed burglary and got into trouble with drugs.

Seventeen years ago, however, G. Dep brutally murdered John Henkel in the middle of a routine robbery. He shot the man three times in the chest and hid the evidence. In the time since the murder, he has gone on to become a semi-successful rapper. But, recently, the guilt got to him so G. Dep decided to turn himself in. He is currently in jail and will not be released on bail.

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