Filipino rapper Marlon Peroramas also known for his stage name “Loonie” has been caught by the authorities possessing illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation held in Makati City on Wednesday night.
The rapper was caught together with another four people at a parking lot in Barangay Poblacion.
Loonie became popular in the rap battle show Fliptop and he even released a successful album containing hits like “Tao Lang”.
His critics accused him of being an addict, even his opponents in Fliptop sometimes brought up his addiction issues.
Meanwhile, his supporters expressed their disappointment over what happened to their idol.
Idol magbago ka na wah.
— minguri's (@minjucanstompme) September 18, 2019
“Loonie bakit?” One of his fans said on Twitter.
“Idol magbago ka na,” another fan wrote.
It’s not yet known if Loonie is the one who sells the said illegal items.
As of writing, Makati PNP is not yet releasing an official statement on the case of Loonie.