Rapper Lud Foe was reportedly arrested in Chicago. The news broke on Friday, December 19. The arrest was shared online by My Mixtapez on X. They said an in-state warrant led to his arrest. More details are still to come.
A mugshot from his arrest quickly went viral. In the photo, the 29-year-old rapper is seen smiling. He has long hair and appears to be wearing white clothing. Police have not said where he is currently being held.
His real name is William Akins Jr. He is known for songs like “Cuttin Up.” However, he has been mostly away from the music scene for a while. He stepped back to focus on his mental health.
His absence caused talk until he appeared on fellow rapper YSN Stewie’s social media. This brought him back into the news. He has had other legal troubles and arrests in the past.
His last big project was the album Guns Up Funds Up. Songs from it are on YouTube. The videos have gathered thousands of views.
Who is Lud Foe? Early Life and Start in Music
Lud Foe is from Chicago, Illinois. His early years were troubled. Reports say he got into fights at school. He allegedly assaulted staff and another student.
He started writing music in a juvenile detention center. In a 2017 interview with XXL Magazine, he shared his influences. He listened to artists like Ice Cube and Gucci Mane growing up.
His cousin pushed him to try rapping. He got serious about it around age 16. His producer, Kid Wond3r Beats, helped him record his first song. They met at a tattoo shop.
Rise and Musical Style
Lud Foe says people often compare his style to Chicago rapper Chief Keef. He began his career around 2015. His early videos were posted on a YouTube channel called Elevator.
His first major project was Boochie Gang. He followed it with No Hooks II. Some of his singles gained huge numbers online. “New” and “Cuttin Up” are his most-viewed songs.
He explained how “Cuttin Up” was made. He and his producer would prepare songs quickly. He would write lyrics as the beat was being made.
Other popular songs by Lud Foe include “Alphabet,” “Water,” “Suffer,” and “No Chill.” His recent arrest has put his name back in the headlines.