For better or worse, Gillie Da Kid is a magnet for drama. On February 6, Gillie was arrested in Philadelphia, PA, on allegations he was operating two drug houses. Gillie spent10 days in jail and was eventually released on bail. He claims it was one of the lowest points in his life and continually asserts his innocence. For Gillie, it was another reminder of the harsh realities of the streets. On June 14, 2006, he was also involved in an incident, as he was shot three times — once in the arm, twice in the leg — by an unknown ...

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