Chauncey Alexander Hollis Jr., known in the music industry as Hit-Boy, has recently disclosed that his father, Big Hit, has been incarcerated once more. On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the accomplished music producer took to Instagram to share a poignant FaceTime moment with his father. In his post, he expressed his feelings with a touching caption:
“People often wondered why I was always releasing new music and spending so much time with my dad; deep down, I always had this fear of him going back, and now here we are.”
As reported by Men’s Health in January 2024, Hit-Boy was only three years old when Big Hit was initially sentenced to a 15-year prison term due to drug-related offenses. After serving six years, Big Hit faced another prison sentence connected to a hit-and-run incident. In total, Big Hit has now served 24 years following his nine-year sentence during his second incarceration.
During their FaceTime conversation, Big Hit encouraged his supporters to keep buying his music and merchandise. Hit-Boy further revealed in his caption that he managed to record over 700 songs with his father while he was free, though he mentioned that the future is unpredictable.
“The first thing I did was embrace him”: Big Hit recalls the moment he was released
According to the January 2024 piece by Men’s Health, Big Hit, whose real name is Chauncey Hollis Sr., was given a 15-year prison sentence by a federal court in 1991 after being apprehended with 10 kilograms of cocaine, several firearms, and $300,000 in cash.
Moreover, Hip Hop DX reported in January 2024 that the rapper was arrested by Illinois law enforcement during a routine traffic stop due to an outstanding warrant in California from 2014, relating to a hit-and-run that caused multiple severe injuries.
He was initially sentenced to 12 years but was released earlier after serving nine years on May 5, 2023, thanks to his lawyer’s efforts.
Big Hit recounted his release to Men’s Health:
“I walked out of state prison on the morning of May 5, 2023. Immediately, I hopped into an Uber to see my son. The ride cost $700, and by 11 PM, I was at my son’s studio in North Hollywood. The first thing I did was hug him and express how much I missed him.”
He noted that his son’s reaction displayed “genuine love,”describing the reunion as “heartwarming.”
Reflecting on his long prison sentence, Big Hit recognized the challenges of being absent during most of Hit-Boy’s upbringing. They began reconnecting through their shared passion for music, eventually working together on their track, “Grinding My Whole Life PT 2.”In 2014, prior to his incarceration, Big Hit had contributed to Hit-Boy’s song “Grindin’ My Whole Life.”
In the lyrics, Hit-Boy expresses, “You weren’t there to lace up my cleats.”Big Hit acknowledged this particular line as a “hard pill to swallow,” wishing he could alter the past. He remarked:
“There are many feelings that we can’t express face-to-face, but we can share through our music. Many questions can be answered through our songs.”
In December 2023, Big Hit released his debut album, “Truth Is In My Eyes,”which was exclusively produced by his son.
The rapper has been candid about his experiences in prison, particularly discussing the police brutality he encountered at LA’s Men’s Central Jail. Additionally, in June 2024, he participated in an interview with The Bail Project, a nonprofit assisting those unable to afford bail, to promote their cause.
Details surrounding Big Hit’s recent arrest remain unclear, including the reasons and circumstances.
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