Jimmy Henchmen Trial Spotlights Hip Hop/Cocaine Connection

The trial of Jimmy Henchmen, former manager of stars like Akon and The Game, has begun in Brooklyn, N.Y. with prosecuters accusing him of running a multi-state drug operation.

Prosecutors stated that Rosemond’s Czar Entertainment company served a dual function of both managing music artists and doubling as a front to launder his drug operation’s cash. Assistant Prosecutor Una Dean said, “For a time business was good. He had a lot of money and lived a life of luxury. But he didn’t just have money; he had cash, so he could continue to build his drug empire.”

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