The shooting happened outside a 24-hour deli in Paterson at about 5 a.m. Sunday. The name of the victim was not released, but police said Fetty Wap was not injured in the shooting.
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Authorities charged Raheem Thomas with assault and weapons offenses after investigators said he struck a victim in the head and face with a gun he was not legally allowed to carry. He was not charged in the shooting itself.
The Paterson resident is CEO and owner of Muscle Team Entertainment, a company that promotes hip-hop.
It was unclear whether Thomas had an attorney to comment on his behalf. An email sent to an account believed to be his wasn't immediately returned.
In January, he posted a rap song and video on YouTube that was disrespectful of Fetty Wap.
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There was no word what led to the altercation.
Fetty Wap, whose real name is Willie Maxwell, and several friends, became involved in a heated altercation with another group, police said.
Thomas had posted on Instagram, "Just to set the record straight, I personally didn't take fettywap chain."
Three victims were taken to a hospital, but their conditions weren't immediately released. The investigation is ongoing.