https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/05/08/oakland-rapper-philthy-rich-pleads-guilty-to-federal-gun-charge/ > LAS VEGAS — Philthy Rich, the Oakland rapper who is also known as an anti-violence spokesman, has pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally buy guns in Nevada with the help of a straw purchaser, court records show. > The famed rapper, whose real name is Phillip Beasley, pleaded guilty to making a false statement in acquisition of a firearm. His signed plea agreement admits the general allegations — that Beasley used co-defendant Jasmine Garcia to buy guns in her name and transfer them to him, knowing Beasley was listed as a “prohibited person” and unable to lawfully buy guns. Garcia has also pleaded guilty for her role.