New Orleans own Turk (formerly of Cash Money and Hot Boys fame) is preparing to release his third solo album, “Penitentiary Chances” on Koch Records on April 27. The release comes as the rapper is being held on $750,000 bond, on charges of attempted murder of a Memphis Deputy Sheriff.
As Turk maintains his innocence, he did have second charge dropped when early ballistics tests showed that a second officer was shot by another police officer that was present at the scene. Koch Records General Manager & Executive Vice President Alan Grunblatt states, “I consider Turk a real friend. I’m heartbroken about his current woes. His new record will help fund his legal efforts and will appeal to Hot Boys fans.”
Turk is currently being held in a maximum security facility, is appreciative of the support he has received but he hopes that his imprisonment doesn’t encourage people to buy the album. “My fans would support my album regardless, but it’s a quality album, and it’s going to be worth their ends,” he promises. “Get my album,” he says, “because you’ve got love for Turk.”
