Rapper Chucky73 was busted this week in connection to a November social media stunt that shut down the Kosciuszko Bridge, cops said.
The 23-year-old Bronx-based rapper, whose real name is Adel Mejia, was brought into the 108th Precinct just before 9 a.m. Tuesday and charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful assembly and disorderly conduct, authorities said.
During the Nov. 14 evening rush-hour stunt, about a dozen men got out of their cars on the Brooklyn span and rapped along to blaring music, all while filming themselves, police said.
Bronx rapper Chucky73 has been charged in connection to a social media stunt that shut down the Kosciuszko Bridge. Facebook / Chucky Siete TreVideo of the bridge shutdown shows traffic at a complete standstill in the background.
The act drew swift condemnation from then-NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea.
“You know, unfortunately, there’s no shortage of idiots these days and blocking a bridge and the inconvenience and the potential danger it can cause to me is reckless at the minimum,” he said during an NY1 appearance. “And we’re leaning towards there’s going to be an ability to bring charges here but it’s going to take some time.”
The stunt involved nearly a dozen men filming themselves rapping on the Kosciuszko Bridge, shutting down traffic. NYPD
Mayor Eric Adams called for everyone involved in the stunt to be prosecuted to “the fullest extent of the law.” NYPDMayor Eric Adams commented about the bridge video on Twitter, calling for all those involved to be held accountable to the “fullest extent of the law.”
“Incidents like this damage our brand as a city, disrespect New Yorkers and endanger visitors and residents alike,” he wrote. “All those who participated in this reckless behavior must be found and held responsible to the full extent of the law. We will not be a city of chaos.”
