R&B Singer Sammie Speaks Out Following Atlanta Arrest
R&B singer Sammie was arrested and charged with child cruelty and battery earlier this week; now he's speaking out amid some shocking allegations coming to light.
According to reports from TheShadeRoomthe 38-year-old was booked into the Henry County Police Department with a $1,050 bond. He bounced back quickly, however, sharing a message from his set at ONE Musicfest this week, suggesting he's already back to his regularly scheduled programming.
The post included a series of photos, the first of which was of him holding and cuddling a little girl, apparently fighting back against the child cruelty charges. The other photos were of Sammie on stage, and he kept his caption simple, writing: “ONE MUSIC FEST WITH MY BRUDDAS @officialrsvp. Thank yall @onemusicfest for having us!”
In response to Sammie's arrest, the mother of the singer's child, Teanna Reid, posted some nasty receipts on social media. She posted the content on her “finsta” account, saying it was her way of avoiding accusations that she was trying to destroy his career.
Reid posted videos and photos as evidence of alleged abuse, with footage showing police officers placing handcuffs on an individual. Another clip appeared to show an object being thrown.
Reid also showed visible bruises on her body, took to her IG Story on her main account, and wrote: “I choose me. End of story.”
Sammie's arrest comes just a few months after the singer posted a concerning message on social media.
On August 13, Sammie shared a short note on Instagram, writing, “I don't want to because I'm not ready. But death is upon me… FAST. Pray for me.”
It's unclear where his angry post was referring to, but not long after, he posted a much calmer message after so much concern from fans.
Posting images of him sitting outside smoking hookah, he told the camera: “I'm enjoying some sun. Enjoying the finer things in life, which is health, family, peace, religion – bills get paid. [I’m] just thankful for it all, God. Thank you, thank you, thank you. “
