East Bay rapper charged with committing armed robbery over rejected sexual advances

HAYWARD — A local independent rapper is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly robbing a man on New Year’s Day after learning the victim’s female companion did not want to have sex with him, according to court records.

Kwame Walker, 23, was charged in Alameda County with robbery, false imprisonment, burglary and illegal firearm activity, and remains at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, where his bail has been set at $150,000. He has pleaded not guilty and is next due in court April 23, where...