Among those arrested in a major Northern California gang crackdown was a Merced rapper and local icon, who was once praised by the city council for using his music career to give back to the community . Eduardo Nepomuceno-Vega, 32, was one of 41 people taken into custody during Operation Red Rooster, an investigation targeting criminal street gangs in Merced County, the California Department of Justice announced Thursday . In August 2023, Nepomuceno-Vega, who raps under the name GB or Getto Boy, was honored by the Merced City Council for his philanthropic efforts.
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I'm really proud of the growth that he's shown." Ornelas detailed how Nepomuceno-Vega held shoe giveaways, backpack distributions, and toy drives to benefit Valley Children's Hospital. Most recently the 32-year-old made an appearance at The University Of Califonia, Merced's Tastes of East Africa event to spread cultural diversity among the local community.
Taking to Instagram fans noted how Nepomuceno-Vega's impact in the local community has changed Merced for the better. "Free bro, crazy how even when you staying out the way, b.
