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Rapper ILoveMemphis Arrested After Standoff With SWAT Team
The incident was captured on the artist's Instagram Live.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Rapper ILoveMemphis, known for his 2015 hit "Hit the Quan," was arrested early Tuesday morning in Plantation, Florida, following a tense standoff with a SWAT team that he livestreamed on Instagram. The 32-year-old musician barricaded himself inside a home and refused to cooperate with police for several hours before being apprehended without injury.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces when responding to mental health crises, as well as the potential dangers of social media livestreaming during high-stakes situations.
The details
According to reports, police tried to coerce ILoveMemphis, whose real name is Richard Maurice Colbert, out of the home for hours, but he remained defiant, at one point even claiming to be god. The standoff ended when a SWAT team forced their way into the home and arrested the rapper. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being charged with written or electronic threats to kill and resisting arrest without violence.
- The standoff began on Monday night (February 9, 2026).
- ILoveMemphis was arrested early Tuesday morning (February 10, 2026).
The players
ILoveMemphis
A 32-year-old rapper best known for his 2015 hit "Hit the Quan."
Plantation Police Department
The law enforcement agency that responded to the standoff and apprehended ILoveMemphis.
What they’re saying
“ILoveMemphis was renting the property and seemed to be having some sort of episode early Monday afternoon.”
— Hank VanBaalen, President of the homeowner's association (NBC Miami)
“We have been trying to get him help for days.”
— ILoveMemphis' family (CBS News Miami)
What’s next
ILoveMemphis is currently being held in jail without bond, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the need for better mental health resources and crisis intervention training for law enforcement to de-escalate situations like this and provide appropriate support for individuals experiencing mental health episodes.
