Sammie is speaking out publicly after being arrested on assault and child abuse charges in Georgia.
The R&B singer, who was arrested earlier this month after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their child, broke his silence in an Instagram post on Sunday (Oct. 26).
“Happy Sunday, first and foremost. I’m gonna let God have his say, and the courts have their say, and the truth shall set you free,” Sammie said in the post. “Love. I appreciate y’all. Thank y’all for the concerns. Love.”
Sammie attends Hulu’s “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” Atlanta Screening at The Bank Event Center on March 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The crooner’s message appeared to challenge the allegations against him while simultaneously expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support he’s received from his fans.
On Oct. 19, the 38-year-old, born Sammie Lee Bush Jr., was booked by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia on suspicion of first-degree battery as family violence and third-degree cruelty to children, following a domestic incident involving his partner, Teanna Reid, and their child.
Authorities allege that Sammie physically assaulted Reid while their child was present. He was released shortly after posting a $1,050 bond.
Sammie’s public message came just a day after his performance at One Musicfest in Atlanta on October 25. The two-day festival, which took place at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, included appearances by Future, Clipse, The Roots, Ludacris, Wale, Chief Keef, Jazmine Sullivan, Doechii, and more.
A child-star turned adult R&B performer, Sammie first made waves with his 1999 hit “I Like It,” from his debut album From the Bottom to the Top (2000), which was certified gold. His discography includes albums such as Sammie (2006) and Everlasting (2019), along with multiple EPs and mixtapes.
See Sammie’s Instagram story here.
Singer Sammie performs onstage during the Funk Fest on September 27, 2025 in South Fulton, Georgia.
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