Atlanta rapper Quavo found himself aboard a yacht during a reported armed robbery that took place on the night of July 23 in Miami. The Miami Beach Police Department is currently investigating the incident, which involved aggressive demands for a refund by two men named Cornell Whitfield and Anteneh Workeneh.
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The former Migos member was one of over 25 passengers on a yacht that was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday. The situation escalated with threats and alleged theft, Quavo’s attorney has clarified that the rapper was not involved in the dispute and did not witness the incident.
Police have confirmed that Quavo was not one of the aggressors during the incident. However, video has surfaced showing the Atlanta rapper handcuffed and detained by the police during the incident.
According to Miami Police, the incident unfolded after guests were informed that their rental time on the yacht was coming to an end. Two men, Cornell Whitfield from Texas and Anteneh Workeneh from Georgia, reportedly demanded a refund and became aggressive with the boat staff.
The boat captain stated that Whitfield threatened to kill him and throw him overboard if the boat turned around. Additionally, Whitfield allegedly took the captain’s wallet and cellphone and threatened another crew member’s life if the rental money was not returned.
Police were alerted to the situation around 9 p.m., and upon their arrival, they questioned multiple individuals on the yacht. An image of Quavo with his hands behind his back talking to an officer has circulated. However, no arrests were made at the scene due to conflicting statements from witnesses.
The accounts varied regarding whether Whitfield followed the crew member to another room to retrieve the rental money and whether he was seen taking the captain’s cellphone and wallet. Although two firearms were discovered on the yacht, police clarified that no threats were made with the weapons during the robbery.
In related news, Quavo recently dropped a trailer for his highly anticipated second studio album, “Rocket Power.” The visual is a prelude to the former Migos member’s album, which promises to reveal what really happened between the trio, both before and after the death of Takeoff.
In a heartwarming display of unity, Migos rappers Quavo and Offset recently came together to celebrate the late Takeoff’s birthday and also performed together in his honor at the BET Awards.
This recent robbery involving Quavo, sparks similarities to a recent incident where Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, experienced a distressing burglary at her Hollywood residence. In her case, valuable items were taken and the perpetrators fled, leaving investigators to unravel the details surrounding the people and the motive behind the crimes.
