Rapper Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Bowman, has been arrested in Savannah, Georgia, for driving under the influence (DUI) and reckless driving, stemming from a car crash last summer.
According to his attorney Jonah Pine, the arrest is related to a car crash that occurred in Chatham County on July 19 of the previous year.
Reportedly, Rondo was observed speeding before colliding with another vehicle. Additionally, he displayed signs of an overdose, prompting medical professionals at the scene to administer Narcan to the rapper.
At the time of the crash, Rondo was already out on bond for drug and gang-related charges.
Prior to this recent arrest, the rapper faced potential imprisonment of up to 20 years after being apprehended in December for allegedly conspiring with others to possess and distribute various drugs, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana.
Rondo faced a total of 14 charges, including possession of a firearm in connection with drug trafficking, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and conspiracy to interfere with commerce through robbery.
In June 2023, Rondo was arrested and charged with two counts of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s controlled substances law, participating in criminal activity associated with a street gang, and illegal use of a cell phone to facilitate a drug transaction.
One of the most controversial incidents involving Rondo was his altercation with rapper King Von, which led to Von’s death.
During a fight in Atlanta between their respective crews, Von was shot and killed. Rondo maintained that he and his crew acted in self-defense. He publicly supported Lul Tumm, who was initially charged with murder before the charges were dropped.
The altercation resulted in two additional fatalities and six injuries. Rondo later likened the event to a war zone, drawing comparisons to Afghanistan, after facing accusations of taking Von’s chain during the altercation.
