Update: DJ Drama & DJ Don Cannon Released From Jail, Post $100,000 Bond

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Update: DJ Drama & DJ Don Cannon Released From Jail, Post $100,000 Bond
Thursday - January 18, 2007 by Anthony Roberts
Both DJ Drama and DJ Don Cannon have been released from Fulton County Jail in Atlanta yesterday (January 17).

According to officials at the facility, Drama (born Tyree Simmons) and Cannon (Born Donald Cannon) were released on a $100,000 signature bond after spending the night in custody following being arrested on federal racketeering charges.

The charges stem from a raid on the DJ's "Gangsta Grillz" office in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday (January 16) in which 17 people were apprehended and 81,000 CDs, recording equipment, bank statements, cash and vehicles were seized.

Both men are scheduled to appear in Fulton County Court on January 24.

After the Aphiliates crew members were arrested, the DJ and hip-hop community at large were taken by surprise and many have been reluctant to go on record concerning the incident. But while some are choosing to not make their positions known, there has also been an overwhelming amount of support from fellow DJs, journalists and music industry figures alike who are showing their allegiance to the two. Many, like Ozone magazine editor-in-chief Julia Beverly have posted "Free Drama and Cannon" images on their Myspace profiles to show their support.

After leaving police custody, Drama stopped by local Atlanta radio station Hot 107.9 for the Dirty Boys show. He answered callers, thanked fans for the support and told listeners to watch for the official Gangsta Grillz album coming soon.