Big U, along with fellow artists Brick Baby and Loose Cannon, were arrested by federal authorities in Los Angeles as part of Operation Draw Down, which specifically targets criminal activities associated with the Roland 60s neighborhood Crips. The operation, spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, alleges that Big U misused his record label and charity as fronts for illegal operations. He is currently charged with racketeering, facing a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison.