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Blueface in custody serving four-year sentence for probation breach

Published 18 August 2025

Blueface, the Los Angeles rapper best known for the 2018 hit Thotiana, remains in state custody as he serves a four-year sentence for probation violations tied to a 2021 battery case. In recent days, new prison photos showing a noticeably bulked-up frame and fresh tattoos circulated on social media, prompting a mix of concern and speculation among fans. His girlfriend, Angela, has moved into his home during his incarceration, and his mother publicly defended the development, signaling strong support from family as the artist awaits his release.

Blueface, whose legal troubles extend to a Nevada case in 2022, is serving time after a plea deal in which he admitted to firearm and battery charges related to a nightclub incident. He received three years of probation in that matter, with the judge dismissing more serious charges. In the current case, a four-year state prison sentence was imposed for violating probation. A representative close to the rapper has noted that Blueface has already served roughly 440 days, which would reduce the remaining term to about three years, though the exact timeline remains fluid and dependent on how credits are applied and any future court actions....

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