Love & Hip Hop Star Renni Rucci Responds to Boyfriend Blacc Zacc's Arrest

Rucci coordinates legal defense and bond efforts as Blacc Zacc faces federal charges including murder-for-hire and RICO conspiracy.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:04am

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Renni Rucci, a cast member on the reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, has spoken out after her boyfriend, rapper Blacc Zacc, was arrested by U.S. Marshals on federal charges including RICO conspiracy, attempted murder, and firearm violations. Rucci is focused on securing legal representation and a bond for Blacc Zacc, who is currently being held without bail at Spartanburg County Jail. The charges against Blacc Zacc, whose real name is Zachary Chapman, stem from a 2021 murder-for-hire case in Columbia, South Carolina, where he allegedly directed violent activities and financial crimes through his record label Dirty Money Entertainment.

Why it matters

This case highlights the intersection of the entertainment industry, organized crime, and the federal justice system. Rucci's response provides insight into how partners of those accused of serious federal crimes navigate the legal process and support their loved ones. The outcome of this case could have broader implications for the music scene in the Southeast.

The details

Blacc Zacc was arrested on October 28, 2025, by the U.S. Marshals Service. He faces a 22-page federal indictment that includes charges of RICO conspiracy, attempted murder, and firearm violations. The murder-for-hire charge is linked to a 2021 incident in Columbia, South Carolina, where a rival gang member was killed. Prosecutors allege Blacc Zacc operated his record label Dirty Money Entertainment as a criminal organization, directing violent activities and financial crimes throughout the region.

  • Blacc Zacc was arrested on October 28, 2025.
  • Blacc Zacc entered a not-guilty plea during his first court appearance.
  • A detention hearing is scheduled in Greenville to address custody matters.
  • No trial date has been set as the U.S. Attorney's Office continues its investigation of organized crime operations in the Southeast.

The players

Renni Rucci

A cast member on the reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and the girlfriend of Blacc Zacc.

Blacc Zacc

Whose real name is Zachary Chapman, is a rapper facing federal charges including RICO conspiracy, attempted murder, and firearm violations.

Bill Nettles

A defense attorney appointed to represent Blacc Zacc.

John Warren

A defense attorney appointed to represent Blacc Zacc.

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What they’re saying

“She confirmed she has not been able to communicate with him directly and has been focused on arranging legal counsel and securing a bond.”

— Renni Rucci

What’s next

The federal courts will decide whether to pursue the death penalty against Blacc Zacc, as no trial date has been established. The U.S. Attorney's Office is conducting a broader investigation of organized crime operations in the Southeast region.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex intersection of the entertainment industry, organized crime, and the federal justice system. Renni Rucci's efforts to support her partner Blacc Zacc through this legal process underscore the personal toll these high-profile cases can take on families.