Willie McGinest, an NFL star, sought assistance from street influencer Big U following a violent incident where he was caught on surveillance camera assaulting someone at a bar in Los Angeles. The FBI picked up conversations on wiretaps revealing a cover-up plan orchestrated by Big U to help McGinest escape legal consequences. Despite their efforts, the charges against McGinest for assault with a deadly weapon stuck. The storyline involved a complex web of events where Big U tried to manipulate the victim's family to drop the case in favor of McGinest. McGinest, who later apologized for his actions, pleaded not guilty but faced a civil lawsuit from the victim. The NFL Network cut ties with McGinest amid the controversy. Concurrently, Big U, known for his association with criminal networks, surrendered to authorities on charges ranging from extortion to murder, as part of a broader RICO investigation. The investigation revealed that Big U's alleged enterprise used community outreach as a cover for criminal activities.