Houston rapper Willie D charged with iPhone scam

[jelli]

Houston rapper Willie D charged with iPhone scam
By MOISES MENDOZA and MARY FLOOD HOUSTON CHRONICLE
May 14, 2009, 12:59PM
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Bill Olive for the Chronicle

William James Dennis — better known as Willie D of the rap group the Geto Boys, pictured here in 2006 — was arrested yesterday at Bush Intercontinental Airport, where he was returning from an overseas trip.

A Houston rap artist is being charged in wire fraud scheme involving Apple iPhones, according to federal officials.

William James Dennis — better known as Willie D of the Houston rap group the Geto Boys — was arrested Wednesday at Bush Intercontinental Airport where he was returning from an overseas trip.

Dennis appeared in federal court in Houston today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mary Milloy. He is slated to appear again Friday, and prosecutors indicated they will fight his release on bail, contending he is a flight risk.

A wire fraud conviction carries up to 20 years in federal prison and up to a $250,000 fine.

Through a front company, Dennis received thousands of dollars from foreigners and promised to ship several foreigners bulk orders of iPhones, according to an FBI affidavit.

But he always made excuses, never delivered the goods and kept the money, authorities said. He eventually stopped responding to e-mail complaints, according to offiicials.

The Geto Boys became well-known in the 1990s for their groundbreaking gangsta rap albums that sometimes touched on disturbing topics. They had several albums that went gold or platinum and reformed in 2005 to record a popular reunion album.

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[Blacknbengal]

I bet his mind isnt playing tricks anymore.

[XHALE9802]

uh mess.

[THE PVAMU]

Dayum Willie D.........

[JR]

Dayum Willie D.........

Ditto.

I thought Willie D was on the up and up. When I lived in H-town he would be doing all kinds of stuff in the community and had his little radio show going on. I guess he wanted to make some fast and illegal money.

I bet Brad (Scarface) is like

[chocalate_topaz]

Hadn't heard of Willie D or the Geto Boys before. They famous...in small circles??

[THE PVAMU]

Hadn't heard of Willie D or the Geto Boys before. They famous...in small circles??

[chocalate_topaz]

Zb, from the first beat, I kNEW I'd never listened/heard that song. That explains why I haven't heard of him or Geto boys/z

[docmump]

Bald Head Hoes (Street Classics Version) - Willie D

[JR]

Hadn't heard of Willie D or the Geto Boys before. They famous...in small circles??

LOL @ CT for not knowing them. I understand though.

Yeah they were famous back in the late 80s and early 90s. Depending on if you were into Rap back then.

My partner from Philly who served in the Navy with me was on the Geto Boys band wagon from the jump. So they had a small window of national success. Definitely they were more regional for the most part

I am sure you have seen Scarface, a member of the group. One of the top rappers of our time in my opinion. He has been the most popular of the group and the most national cred.

[SAME OLD G]

I bet his mind isnt playing tricks anymore.

[CEE DOG]

Hadn't heard of Willie D or the Geto Boys before. They famous...in small circles??

No radio or communications in the woods huh?