Kanye West, Drake celebrate Gagster Disciples founder Larry Hoover’s freedom: ‘Words can’t express my….’ Kanye West and Drake are overjoyed after President Donald Trump on Wednesday commuted Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover's sentence. Read on to know more. Donald Trump commuted On Wednesday, American President Donald Trump commuted the federal sentence of Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover, who has been serving six life sentences for murder and racketeering.
Larry Hoover Larry Hoover, aged 74, has been charged with multiple life sentences in federal prison, including a 200-year sentence which was imposed on state charges in Illinois for the 1973 murder of William ‘Pooky’ Young. Donald Trump’s action Donald Trump’s action overturns the federal charges, but it does not apply to the 200-year sentence in Illinois. But this did not stop rapper Kanye West and Drake from celebrating Larry Hoover’s freedom.
Advertisement Kanye and Drake Both Kanye and Drake expressed their happiness after Trump’s announcement on Wednesday, centering on Larry. The two posted pictures from their free Larry Hoover concerts on social media. Drake Tweet Expressing his joy and excitement, Drake took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “HOOVER FREE.” In a separate post, Kanye West shared his feelings and wrote, “WORDS CAN’T EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR OUR DEVOTED ENDURING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FOR FREEING LARRY HOOVER.” Kanye West tweet Kanye West himself is surrounded by multiple controversies, has always been vocal for Larry’s release for years, mentioning his rehabilitation and community contribution.
Advertisement Kanye West In 2018, Kanye West publicly announced his support when he met Trump at the White House, urging clemency for Hoover and arguing that his imprisonment was because of positive community influence.
