Who is 10cellphones? Real name and all about the artist as GoFundMe is set up post-arrest over a flamethrowing incident

Rapper 10cellphones was arrested last week on multiple charges, including three counts of possession of weapons of mass destruction, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, aka a gun, and a single count of resisting a public officer during an arrest.

He was reportedly booked in his home state, North Carolina. His alleged mugshot and charge sheet have now gone viral on X and have been confirmed by major outlets, including Raphouse TV (RHTV) and influencers like FearBuck (@FearedBuck) and Bryce (@FitssBryce).

10cellphones, whose real name is Farran Harrison, is currently held on a $1 million bond. He was reportedly taken into custody after being involved in a flamethrowing incident outside of a gas station in North Carolina.

The incident's video, which has gone viral, shows the rapper pouring petrol into a flamethrower and lighting up “10” on the adjacent road. It was also posted on his Instagram account on December 22.

A GoFundMe has also been set up to help with his legal proceedings. On December 29, his official Instagram account posted a screenshot of the campaign with the caption, “Million-dollar bond… anything helps.”

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Everything you need to know about 10cellphones

10cellphones is a rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina, who debuted as a SoundCloud artist in 2013. However, he rose to fame in 2017-2018 after the release of his first full-length EP, Every Man For Himself.

His other notable works include the singles DND (Do Not Disturb), Air Bender, Don’t Care, In the Flesh, 10goons, Too Busy, LEAN, Kicking Doors, and Can’t Judge, among others. He has also released albums such as 10 Steps Ahead and Age of Aquarius in 2021, Can’t Miss and DND in 2022, and 10 otw and BACK IN MY BAG in 2023.

Apart from his music in the field of hip-hop music, 10cellphones is known for his love of guns, especially Glocks and AK-47s, for which he has licenses. He got his stage name in high school when he broke several cell phones in his junior year. Initially, he decided to use 12, but later stuck with 10.

The rapper has over 14,600 monthly listeners on Spotify, 58,600 followers on Instagram, and over 9,000 followers on X.

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More about 10cellphones’ current legal troubles

On December 29, a fundraiser was started in 10cellphones’ name titled, “Farran's Fight: $1 Million Bond” on GoFundMe. Organized by Tierra Spencer, its description read:

“Dear Friends, We are reaching out to ask for your support for Farran Harrison / 10cellphones, who is currently being held on an outrageous $1 million bond for allegedly violating gun laws that we believe are unconstitutional.”

The fundraiser further stated that the contributions would help with the rapper’s legal fees, challenge the charges, and advocate for justice and constitutional rights. The fundraiser called the bond amount “unjust.” At the time of writing, it had raised $526 from 32 donors against a $120,000 goal.

This is not the first time Farran Harrison has faced legal troubles. In April 2023, he was arrested after grenades, ammunition, and marijuana were discovered at his Uptown apartment in Charlotte. Per NC Beat, investigators also found that he had allegedly posted threatening videos online targeting police vehicles.

In November 2023, he was taken into custody after resisting arrest by undercover cops outside Charlotte Premium Outlets. He tried to escape on foot but was later chased down and detained, and had a firearm in his possession. Following this, he was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, resisting arrest, and domestic violence.