As a black man I’m sitting here mad and sad he sitting there trying to look hard for the boys at home sit up like a man and wake tf up don’t be that guy buddy keep your head up that’s for anyone
I see what you mean but atleast he still being respectful in his mannerisms who would wanna be sitting up and having energy after being sent to jail on something the may or may not have been his fault
Y'all sound like some clowns. Dude had a gun with the serial numbers scratched or altered. Wanna be thug you instead of spending time hooping! Under age with a handgun.
Bro all of y’all are idiots that won’t his gun that wasent his car he drove his friend car and got pulled that’s all wasent even a mistake it’s bs people like y’all never go thru anything so u wouldn’t even understand
This is disappointing man. & I know we all make mistakes as well. He’s got a once and a lifetime opportunity/talent that a lot of us don’t get in life. Hope he doesn’t blow it.
@@ferragamodes6769 you random asl and negative for doubting ppls faith clearly hateful as well might wanna stop looking up angel numbers and listen to what jay z said on that album your character a lil contradicting
The only thing that makes this a criminal act is geographical location. If this scenario happened in Texas, he wouldn't be in jail.. Nonetheless, Emoni will beat the case on a 4th amendment violation, as a traffic violation doesn't give the police probable cause to search him..
He was charged with “altering ID marks on a weapon.” It’s not clear exactly what he did, but if he altered or removed the serial number, that’s illegal under federal law. It’s also a felony in Michigan. I’d bet Texas too, though I don’t feel like checking.
Ur wrong Jason to own handgun in Texas u need to be 21 years old just like Michigan. Also he didn't buy gun legally the gun had no serial numbers. It used to be automatic 2 year felony possessing an illegal handgun.
@@luhRvck his chances aren’t that low, there’s been guys already in the league who have been charged with worse and still are able to play, gm’s, coaches, scouts, etc will all just blame this on the fact that he’s “young” and will learn so he’ll be fine
Do you EB, if you don’t wanna hoop do what helps you get thru this tough thing called life. But if it brings you happiness do somethin with that God given talent and share it with the world.
This younging reminds me of myself smh so much talent smarts and potential being wasted chasing the environment around you🤦🏽♂️I chose the streets instead of continuing my path to a better life through my talents I’m praying for this brother it’s never easy when you have a name this big one mistake makes it seem like the world against you and you let everyone down pray he gets through this and learns
Prayers up for you young Bull! Take this opportunity to better yourself and put God first! Through Christ you can do all things! Stay blessed! It’s all a test of character it’s time for commitment and perseverance!
Ima say this now, If he can bounce back from this and become the player everyone believes he can be, it will be very much like Allen Iverson when he went to jail for beating someone up in a bowling alley. Imma need that 30 for 30
@@midwestmello8240 bro had everything to lose he should’ve known better. This is why kids thinks it ok to do dumb stuff cause they get a pass cause of there talent.
I’ve been in a situation where cops found a gun I had with serial numbers scratched off, I simply explained how I came across the weapon and they confiscated it and let me go no charges filed but then again I was in Georgia where gun laws are very relax as long you don’t pose a threat to anybody.
@@daler2221 I had purchased the gun from a private seller and didn’t realize missing serial numbers were illegal. I was 21 at the time so my age may have played a factor because all they did was school me up on gun laws.
Why is the court using Zoom still? Didn't the President say the pandemic is over? Shouldn't the court be back to business as usual and stop phoning it in?
We all make mistakes brother just correct them and don’t be around the wrong ppl. U are a product of your environment. Hope everything goes well prayers up
Stop saying prayers up and pray for him. He should know this , with his type of stardom and the situation he’s in. He shouldn’t have put himself in that situation.
@@hood_TheJoker well since you know what it takes to be a star at Easter Michigan mr.PARK HOOPER why don’t you call emoni and tell em what he need to work on I’m sure he’ll listen 😂 the kid is better then that whole team with an big battle between him and Noah 😂
@@hood_TheJoker and one more thing I ain’t even tryna go back and forth I know your a old head just from the delivery of your 1st and 2nd message, so that tell me everything I need to know… Good Day!🙏
They’re stating street drugs like he was caught with drugs on him or he’s done drugs in the past. He simply borrowed someone’s car and the gun belonged to the car owner, not Emoni!
I don't understand why he was given no personal bond carrying a weapon oh yes he is never been in trouble before but anyone who is carrying a gun without a CCW permit is in a criminal act
@@debo8245 Doesn't matter what he had, a traffic stop isn't probable cause for search.. He will beat the case on a 4th amendment violation.. Clear case of profiling as well..
i don’t understand why people think he’s not gonna make it to the league, all this kid knows is basketball and just like many other college athletes he is armed and should be, no prior criminal history i doubt the gun had one in the chamber when obtained either this case is getting magnified just because he’s a public figure it’s gonna be over before u can blink
Damn man they got em the system got em they not gonna let this young man go man he had it set live life and don't try to be a thug or a gangster man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I always question when the media puts the spotlight on these kids, what if they don't make it and they don't accomplish their dreams how will their life outside of their basketball life be impacted and i just imagine it would the worst feeling in the world to blow it all in this social media age like what would he look like working a 9-5 when we all knew he was going to the league. I hope the man don't go down this path it would be pathetic
I dont get why having an illegal gun isnt taken serious as it used to. i dont know specifics of case and he is on right path going to college and not having priors. he will get off with probation
@@otisjohnjr.3023you think you shouldn't have to purchase your own weapon or be of age to own firearm he was under 18 with a pistol that had serial numbers scratched off. Why do you think that's ok and protected by constitution?
@@smokedya420 state and local laws should not infringe upon our rights. These attorneys and traitors have polluted the constitution with their garbage merely to steal money from citizens. He is not under 18. Was the gun stolen? Did he pull this gun on someone, committed robbery with it? How did the find out he had a gun? Illegal search?
I thought you had to be strapped anywhere around DETROIT, he is doing what a lot of the youth. Carrying loaded guns for protection. That's reality in the hoods, no more talk.🔫🍺👄🚬
I believe Emoni is a good kid who has a bright future. Well wishes. But what’s with Rachel McDuffie at the end w/the cigarette nicotine statements…unnecessary….judge checked her tho
As a black man I’m sitting here mad and sad he sitting there trying to look hard for the boys at home sit up like a man and wake tf up don’t be that guy buddy keep your head up that’s for anyone
He being what he gotta be the hell you talking bout it's unfortunate but what you want him to do run from it his People's better take the rap for him
@@Ogkishy27505 What? You make no sense. Your just as lost as he is for encouraging this type of ignorant behavior.
@@Ogkishy27505 ugh just ugh shh please cringy fr ain’t nobody “gotta be nothing” wake tf up
I see what you mean but atleast he still being respectful in his mannerisms who would wanna be sitting up and having energy after being sent to jail on something the may or may not have been his fault
If he didnt hurt anybody he shouldnt be in jail. 2nd ammendment and should be 4 everyone
Pray this man can get through this and learn from his "mistakes".
Stay strong EB.
The only thing that makes this a criminal act is geographical location. If this scenario happened in Texas, he wouldn't be in jail..
What mistake? The only mistake is the State of Michigan making this a law.
Y'all sound like some clowns. Dude had a gun with the serial numbers scratched or altered. Wanna be thug you instead of spending time hooping! Under age with a handgun.
Bro all of y’all are idiots that won’t his gun that wasent his car he drove his friend car and got pulled that’s all wasent even a mistake it’s bs people like y’all never go thru anything so u wouldn’t even understand
@@lamara8497 it wasn't his gun and it wasn't his car.
So much talent. This man's surroundings destroyed his chance to greater things and success. It's heartbreaking
Or his poor decision making skills
Bruh no. Surroundings ?? Dude had the world in his hands.
y'all gotta stop jumping to conclusions before knowing the whole story when speaking on anyone but especially a kid.
This young man is going to be rich regardless
He still playing in the league lol
My prayers goes out to this young man! Don't give up.
Hopefully Emoni can get the right people around him
This is disappointing man. & I know we all make mistakes as well. He’s got a once and a lifetime opportunity/talent that a lot of us don’t get in life. Hope he doesn’t blow it.
He already did he's not good enough to overcome this
@@troofball4 Charges got dropped and he is being reinstated.
You got this E.B… Stay focused, we are praying and rooting for you
Still rooting for him we all make silly mistakes bounce back Emoni 💪🏾💪🏾👏🏾
riding round breaking traffic laws and clutchin a ghost gun isn’t a “ silly mistake “
Smh this is the problem
@@bvsteel990 man people out here doing worst things lmao shut up. Dude didn’t hurt anybody
You a lie...we all weren't in his position when we made those mistakes. Big difference
It’s the idiots like you that make him feel like this was all just a “silly mistake”
He borrowed someones car, and a weapon was in it. Doesnt mean it was his, doesnt mean he even knew the gun was in the car
Yeah it sucks but by law if he’s in possession of the car he’s responsible for the car and everything in it
Bro the serial number was scratched off. They can do whatever they want off that alone.
Im also curious how a routine traffic stop led to a full blown vehicle search in the first place
@@teddyhart2913 he’s black and gifted he has a target on his head
You lying he gots a gun
He will get through this and succeed much like AI in high school or Caron Butler back in his juvenile corrections days 💪🏿
AI was innocent tho
Lmaooooo
@@cxrtcobain7866 what you laughing for
Felony charges were dropped he is blessed
Wow so much talent so much left to do praying for him
Praying ain't gone do nun lmao
@@ferragamodes6769 you must hate on a lot of ppl don’t it
@@ThrowedoffLo that’s a fact
@@ThrowedoffLo who did I hate on what? Random ash
@@ferragamodes6769 you random asl and negative for doubting ppls faith clearly hateful as well might wanna stop looking up angel numbers and listen to what jay z said on that album your character a lil contradicting
He is becoming the ultimate bag fumbler. This kid needs a mentor and some coaching.
his people failing him
@@kn7cks347 👀
@@kn7cks347 how ? The car the was registered had5 felonies and wasn’t his car …
@@Discipleofthelordandjesus The car had five felonies. 🤣
@@alexannaz 😭😭😭😭
The only thing that makes this a criminal act is geographical location. If this scenario happened in Texas, he wouldn't be in jail.. Nonetheless, Emoni will beat the case on a 4th amendment violation, as a traffic violation doesn't give the police probable cause to search him..
He was charged with “altering ID marks on a weapon.” It’s not clear exactly what he did, but if he altered or removed the serial number, that’s illegal under federal law. It’s also a felony in Michigan. I’d bet Texas too, though I don’t feel like checking.
@@mroberts566 I think what Jason is saying is they wouldn't even have found the gun had they not searched for their "probable cause".
@@ZT2783 THEY NEED PC, THE WAY IT WORKS IS THAT AN OFFICER WILL FIND PC..."OH I SMELLED AN ORDER OF WEED, OR HE WAS ACTING ERRATIC ETC"
Ur wrong Jason to own handgun in Texas u need to be 21 years old just like Michigan. Also he didn't buy gun legally the gun had no serial numbers. It used to be automatic 2 year felony possessing an illegal handgun.
@@ZT2783 maybe you’re right that that’s what he meant, but are Texas cops known to not search people as much? That would seem hard to believe.
how did it go from traffic stop to searching the car??
that’s what im trying to figure out
I dunno maybe the car was registered to someone with 5 felonies and previous gun charges...
Stay strong and prayed up E. Bates
Stay strong stay focused nephew
A citizen does not get his rights from the law.
God Given natural right
Crazy how his court case is put on social media so everyone can have an opinion on his choices, things we make everyday.
Everything else on social media why this be? He’s an idiot
Its public record on the entire internet, not just social media
If he gets off… should NEVER return home, and should give his family the ultimatum of leaving with him, or else they’re out of his circle too💯
@@midwestmello8240 his chance of making the League is like 35% now
@@midwestmello8240 I don’t think u understand how serious this situation is 😂
@@luhRvck his chances aren’t that low, there’s been guys already in the league who have been charged with worse and still are able to play, gm’s, coaches, scouts, etc will all just blame this on the fact that he’s “young” and will learn so he’ll be fine
He’s getting a slap on the wrist BECAUSE he was around home
Emoni stay focused on your future. Keep a good circle of people around you bro...
He don’t Care look at his body language.
What he do wrong
He big as hell in that chair that’s not body language😭
Bro what, he's literally just existing
Do you EB, if you don’t wanna hoop do what helps you get thru this tough thing called life. But if it brings you happiness do somethin with that God given talent and share it with the world.
He will b ok
This younging reminds me of myself smh so much talent smarts and potential being wasted chasing the environment around you🤦🏽♂️I chose the streets instead of continuing my path to a better life through my talents I’m praying for this brother it’s never easy when you have a name this big one mistake makes it seem like the world against you and you let everyone down pray he gets through this and learns
Keep your head up lil bro this too shall pass 🙏🏾
Keep ur head up bro! Don’t let this situation define you as a man! You will bounce back! Let this be motivation
He will come back strong.
I'm praying as well 🙏
Innocent until proven guilty
Sometimes we need a bump in the road to appreciate the opportunities we’ve had in life… he’ll get over this and ball out💯💯💯
💯💯💯man !!
Facts! As they say a minor setback for a major comeback.
Prayers up for you young Bull! Take this opportunity to better yourself and put God first! Through Christ you can do all things! Stay blessed! It’s all a test of character it’s time for commitment and perseverance!
Having a gun is not a bad thing
I don’t know exactly what happened but as someone with status I’d be paranoid and pack heat as well.. lotta weirdos out there
It’s always easy to judge when you never been in them shoes. Bro just tryna protect himself.
The Black lady would be the one to bring up nicotine. It's our own people sometimes.
Both him and Dior Johnson are facing charges and they both are born on the same day 1/28/2004 what are the chances???
In Jesus Name! 🙏
The fact that she said something about basketball when his lawyer clearly said he was a student 💀
She said basketball travel.you don't have to travel to be a student
She mentioned it for travel reasons
Why was he pulled over and probably search of vehicle?
Wtf does an NBA star prospect need with a loaded firearm smh. Wrong people around him . Do BETTER EMONI
You just said exactly why he needs one 💀 he's a target ppl could run up on him and try to rob him at any second. he just went about it the wrong way
Damn Emoni 🤦🏻♂️
Ima say this now, If he can bounce back from this and become the player everyone believes he can be, it will be very much like Allen Iverson when he went to jail for beating someone up in a bowling alley. Imma need that 30 for 30
Except, AI was innocent.
@@midwestmello8240 bro had everything to lose he should’ve known better. This is why kids thinks it ok to do dumb stuff cause they get a pass cause of there talent.
@@midwestmello8240 Facts
Im tryna figure out where the people around him to keep him from the bs.
I wish he had stayed in Memphis he has a raw talent and with this team we have now he would be able to show it off we wish him well this to shall pass
Yea forsure a love of guns and Memphis goes together well
@@7jojo4 I never mentioned a gun we know they're everywhere I was speaking of his talent
@@Big_SPIC what's the title of this video
@@7jojo4 IDGAF what the title says you keyboard rappers kill me
@@Big_SPIC you gotta be slow
I’ve been in a situation where cops found a gun I had with serial numbers scratched off, I simply explained how I came across the weapon and they confiscated it and let me go no charges filed but then again I was in Georgia where gun laws are very relax as long you don’t pose a threat to anybody.
What did you tell them?
@@daler2221 I had purchased the gun from a private seller and didn’t realize missing serial numbers were illegal. I was 21 at the time so my age may have played a factor because all they did was school me up on gun laws.
You left out the most important piece of information. YOU'RE WHITE
Damn I was in that same room not too long ago. That personal bond got me out as well
You heard her Emoni. No criminal charges and you’ll be a free man. Keep ya head up and let god do the rest
Why is the court using Zoom still? Didn't the President say the pandemic is over? Shouldn't the court be back to business as usual and stop phoning it in?
No I like going to court over zoom
Does it matter?
More money in the budget for the administrators to split.
Quicker and more efficient for everyone. You really want to have to go to court?
Yes their milking it
We all make mistakes brother just correct them and don’t be around the wrong ppl. U are a product of your environment. Hope everything goes well prayers up
Stop saying prayers up and pray for him. He should know this , with his type of stardom and the situation he’s in. He shouldn’t have put himself in that situation.
he's not a Eastern Michigan basketball star yet, he hasn't even played a second
He’s from Michigan so evidently he’s a star you clearly missed every point in the video
@@HatTipper nobody cares about high school... he stunk at Memphis... where's the star?
@@hood_TheJoker well since you know what it takes to be a star at Easter Michigan mr.PARK HOOPER why don’t you call emoni and tell em what he need to work on I’m sure he’ll listen 😂 the kid is better then that whole team with an big battle between him and Noah 😂
@@hood_TheJoker and one more thing I ain’t even tryna go back and forth I know your a old head just from the delivery of your 1st and 2nd message, so that tell me everything I need to know… Good Day!🙏
Prayers to Emoni 🙏🏾
never go home
Emoni needs to leave that gang life alone
Him out of all young people need it more than anybody
Prayers out
Stay in the gym homie leave your city bro stay out the street
Offer NIL deals and not expect kids to need guns??
They’re stating street drugs like he was caught with drugs on him or he’s done drugs in the past. He simply borrowed someone’s car and the gun belonged to the car owner, not Emoni!
I think its easier for him to accept being a criminal rather to accept the fact he wasnt good enough. Self sabotaging at its finest..
I don't understand why he was given no personal bond carrying a weapon oh yes he is never been in trouble before but anyone who is carrying a gun without a CCW permit is in a criminal act
The only thing that makes this a criminal act is geographical location. If this scenario happened in Texas, he wouldn't be in jail..
@@jasonsmith6976 he had a throwaway weapon with serials scratched off
@@debo8245 Doesn't matter what he had, a traffic stop isn't probable cause for search.. He will beat the case on a 4th amendment violation.. Clear case of profiling as well..
@@jasonsmith6976 ong
@@jasonsmith6976
🤣 thanks "counselor."
Hopefully this experience saves his life and get him on the right track.
I’d be surprised if the ncaa even lets him play
Dude had everything he ever wanted smh
i don’t understand why people think he’s not gonna make it to the league, all this kid knows is basketball and just like many other college athletes he is armed and should be, no prior criminal history i doubt the gun had one in the chamber when obtained either this case is getting magnified just because he’s a public figure it’s gonna be over before u can blink
illegally had the gun and he’s from ypsilanti which is a very bad city and he’s around felons, he isn’t. felon but he was caught with it
@@jaysavv508 and he’s coming from tennessee and in a tennessee court where YOU NEED a gun in memphis literally open carry over there
@@sevendoubleodex the serial numbers were scratched off you moron
Man these drill songs messing up these hoopers
Who the heck did he ever hurt for you to feel like he was a threat🤬
Get them charges off that young man
Damn man they got em the system got em they not gonna let this young man go man he had it set live life and don't try to be a thug or a gangster man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
shut up. you don't know the situation and already have a pointless conclusion. spoken like a true square.
how is possession of a weapon inherently dangerous - or is she saying - being black is inherently dangerous
What happen
Soft on crime teaches our youth nothing !!
I always question when the media puts the spotlight on these kids, what if they don't make it and they don't accomplish their dreams how will their life outside of their basketball life be impacted and i just imagine it would the worst feeling in the world to blow it all in this social media age like what would he look like working a 9-5 when we all knew he was going to the league. I hope the man don't go down this path it would be pathetic
This is crazy!
When clout chasing ruin a man dream of a potential NBA career.
Woooooooooooooooooowwwww That Boy Is Not A Threat .
This clip is 3mins long but has lifelong implications. Pretty sad.
I hope he takes advantage of this. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Damn he still young he can turn his life around
Of course the states attorney has to make it a point to say something even though it was pointless
Yea all y’all remember what y’all said he just dropped 30 points last night y’all was rooting for his downfall 😤😂
my boy gone get through
2nd ammendment should be 4 everyone. Owning a gun should be a right if he didnt hurt anybody he shouldnt be in jail
Smh 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ just stupid
This guy threw away everything
Yall praying for someone who carried a gun. Pray for him once he's in jail.
He knows that he had that gun in the car.
I dont get why having an illegal gun isnt taken serious as it used to. i dont know specifics of case and he is on right path going to college and not having priors. he will get off with probation
Curious as to what is an illegal gun defined under our constitutional rights?
@@otisjohnjr.3023 look it up illegal guns are stolen guns and unregistered handguns. His gun had the serial numbers scratched off.
@@smokedya420 so it's the state and local laws overriding the constitution.
@@otisjohnjr.3023you think you shouldn't have to purchase your own weapon or be of age to own firearm he was under 18 with a pistol that had serial numbers scratched off. Why do you think that's ok and protected by constitution?
@@smokedya420 state and local laws should not infringe upon our rights. These attorneys and traitors have polluted the constitution with their garbage merely to steal money from citizens. He is not under 18. Was the gun stolen? Did he pull this gun on someone, committed robbery with it? How did the find out he had a gun? Illegal search?
Straight A student
Sad part is if Michigan was constitutional carry he wouldn’t have to go through this smh.
I don’t wish jail on nobody. Don’t waste that talent on BS. Hope he gets it and can find his calling
it wasnt even his gun how does this. work
Charges got dropped
Why is tobacco an issue is he under 21 or is that jus a condition of that case could someone clue me in on that?
Pretty sure he’s from Michigan
I thought you had to be strapped anywhere around DETROIT, he is doing what a lot of the youth. Carrying loaded guns for protection. That's reality in the hoods, no more talk.🔫🍺👄🚬
Go get your CPL young people.
Easier and cheaper than catching a charge!smh
Wouldn’t even have to worry about riding around strapped in Memphis. He ain’t know nobody. Should’ve just stayed with penny hardaway in memphis
I believe Emoni is a good kid who has a bright future. Well wishes. But what’s with Rachel McDuffie at the end w/the cigarette nicotine statements…unnecessary….judge checked her tho
Career over already... pray he gets his life on track
He needs to stop looking so arrogant the way you sitting there at least fake it for one hour out of your life