Judge warns rapper Drake to show up for deposition in XXXTentacion murder trial

A judge is threatening rapper Drake with a contempt charge if he doesn’t show up for a deposition in the trial of three men accused of murdering XXXTentacion, a South Florida rapper who was an emerging star until his death in 2018.

Drake, one of the biggest names in hip hop music, has already missed one date for a deposition. On Thursday, Drake, who’s real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, was ordered by Broward Circuit Judge Michael Usan to give a deposition through Zoom on Feb. 24, court records showed.

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Drake did not appear for a scheduled deposition on Jan. 27, according to a court order, and if he again fails to show he will have to go to the courtroom and possibly face a contempt of court charge, which could lead to jail time or fines.

Three men — Dedrick Williams, Michael Boatwright and Trayvon Newsome — are on trial for the robbery and murder of Jahseh Onfroy, aka XXXTentacion, which is currently underway.

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