Roddy Ricch Says "F*ck NYPD" During Hot 97 Summer Jam Performance: Watch

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Roddy was released earlier today after being taken into custody ahead of his Governors Ball performance.

Roddy Ricch may not have been able to bring some of his biggest hits to the stage at this year's Governors Ball Festival due to his unexpected arrest by the New York Police Department, but after being released this afternoon, the 23-year-old still had time to make it to his Hot 97 Summer Jam show.

The City Girls, Shenseea, Cardi B, Yung Bleu, Saucy Santana, and NLE Choppa were among those also tapped to perform at the New Jersey event, though Ricch's performance was one of the most highly anticipated as fans firstly weren't sure if he would even show, and secondly, eagerly waited to see if he would address his arrest.

Roddy Ricch Says "F*ck NYPD" During Hot 97 Summer Jam Performance: Watch
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Much to the crowd's amusement, he did. "New Jersey, you ready?" he asked the audience, who loudly cheered in response. "Can I hear everybody in here say 'F*ck NYPD,'" he added next, encouraging patrons to chant along with him before he launched into song.

During his set, the Compton native sent another crystal-clear message while playing his collab with DaBaby, "ROCKSTAR," emphasizing the lyrics "Brand new Lamborghini, f*ck a cop car / With the pistol on my hip like I'm a cop (Yeah, yeah, yeah) / Have you ever met a real n*gga rockstar? (Yeah) / This ain't no guitar, bitch, this a Glock (Woo)."


Following his release from jail, cameras caught Roddy looking as happy (and stylish) as ever, likely relieved to be a free man once again and get back to his art.


Read our report on the Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial artist's Governors Ball arrest here, and tap back in with HNHH later for more hip-hop news updates. 


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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.
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