Los Angeles music executive and alleged Crips leader Eugene “Big U” Henley, aka “Big U,” has turned himself in to the federal authorities after the FBI accused him of running an extensive “mafia-like organization” in South Los Angeles.
According to reports, the feds have Big U and 10 other alleged gang members and associates in custody. The individuals are facing several charges, including drug trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and firearms offenses. Four defendants were already in custody.
“While the Big U Enterprise at times partnered with the Rollin’ 60s and other criminal elements for mutual benefit, the Big U Enterprise is a distinct and independent criminal enterprise engaged in criminal activity including murder, extortion, robbery, trafficking and exploiting sex workers, fraud, and illegal gambling,” court documents state.
Big U is also being accused of being involved in the 2021 murder of an aspiring rapper identified as “R.W.” in court documents. R.W. reportedly failed to meet contractual obligations and recorded a “diss song” about Big U. His associate, Sylvester Robinson, is then alleged to have confronted R.W. in a Las Vegas studio, fatally shot him, and disposed of his body in the Nevada desert.
He is also being accused of fraudulently applying for a COVID-19 PPP loan and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Big U denied the allegations on Instagram.
“I ain’t been nothing but help to our community. It’s crazy, but I’m going to turn myself in, though, because I ain’t do nothing,” he said.