ATLANTA, Georgia – In a shocking turn of events, Atlanta-based rapper Ibnisa Durr, also known as Paper Lovee, has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm after a felony sentence.
The 26-year-old rapper was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. On May 25, 2022, he pleaded guilty to the offense of felon-in-possession of a firearm.
According to U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan, Durr has a serious criminal history, which includes robbery and aggravated assault convictions. His reckless conduct seriously endangered the lives of innocent motorists and officers during a high-speed chase on Georgia 400.
The chase ensued on May 30, 2021, after Durr fled from officers who were attempting to take him into custody for a shooting that occurred earlier that day. Durr tried to throw a bag containing a loaded firearm over a nearby guardrail, but the firearm was recovered by the arresting officers.
U.S. Attorney Buchanan praised the coordinated efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Atlanta Police Department, and the Sandy Springs Police Department, for their role in Durr’s capture and subsequent sentence.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime by prosecuting those individuals who most significantly drive violence in our communities.
Durr’s sentencing is a stark reminder that lawlessness and criminal behavior will not be tolerated in a civilized society. As Sandy Springs Police Chief Kenneth DeSimone said, ‘Anytime we take a career criminal off the streets of our great city, it’s a win-win situation for the city and the citizens of Atlanta.’
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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