Liberian rap star rebounds from arrest to rally thousands of fans at a triumphant concert
Liberian rap sensation Bucky Raw appears to be putting his latest legal troubles behind him after a brief but disruptive run-in with authorities that momentarily stalled his momentum. Earlier this month, agents from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) conducted a raid on the artist’s Duport Road residence, where 31.6 grams of marijuana were reportedly recovered. The discovery led to Bucky Raw’s arrest on December 12, after which he was denied bail and held in custody.
The timing proved costly. The detention forced the outspoken rapper to miss a highly anticipated SENT Club appearance scheduled for the following day—an event many fans had marked as one of the season’s biggest nightlife moments. Bucky Raw spent several days in jail before finally appearing before a judge, where he was able to post bond and secure his release.
Rather than retreat, the rapper wasted no time reclaiming the spotlight. Within days of bonding out, Bucky Raw returned to the stage, headlining a sold-out concert that drew thousands of fans, underscoring his enduring popularity and influence in Liberia’s music scene.
The swift comeback signals resilience for the rap star, who now looks focused on music and reconnecting with supporters—leaving his recent legal setback in the rearview mirror.
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