Rico Deville Buice, the Atlanta rapper known as FBG Casino and brother of the artist Future, entered a guilty plea in federal court on October 1, 2026. Buice admitted to conspiracy to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute, a charge that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison.
The plea marks a significant development in a case stemming from a November 2025 raid conducted as part of “Operation Take Back America.” Following the entry of his plea, the presiding judge denied a request for Buice to remain on pre-trial release. He was immediately remanded to federal custody to await his sentencing hearing, which is currently scheduled for January 7, 2027.
Evidence and the Forest Park Raid
The investigation into Buice and his co-defendant, David Estevan Montillo Diaz, centered on an Airbnb located in Forest Park, Georgia, which federal agents identified as a “stash house” for drug distribution operations. While initial reports from late 2025 suggested that 21 kilograms of fentanyl had been seized during the raid, the final plea documentation specified that agents recovered 17 kilograms of the synthetic opioid.
In addition to the narcotics, authorities seized approximately $380,000 in cash. Federal investigators utilized Buice’s social media activity to connect him to the evidence found on-site. Specifically, a Goyard bag containing $80,000 in cash discovered during the search matched a bag seen in photos posted to his accounts. Prosecutors also noted the presence of drug packaging branded with luxury logos, including Louis Vuitton, which served as a hallmark of the operation.
Legal Context and Sentencing
Buice is widely recognized as a member of the Freebandz collective, the label and creative circle founded by his younger brother. However, federal filings have primarily focused on the financial discrepancies between his reported legal income and the luxury assets seized during the investigation. During initial hearings, prosecutors highlighted that Buice had a reported monthly income of roughly $2,166, which they argued was inconsistent with the large sums of cash and designer goods found at the Forest Park property.
The plea deal concludes a nearly year-long legal battle following the 2025 bust. As a result of the conspiracy charge, Buice faces significant federal time. The court’s decision to remand him immediately underscores the severity of the offense, particularly given the scale of the fentanyl seizure. His co-defendant’s status remains part of the broader federal docket as the case moves toward the final sentencing phase in early 2027.
