The rapper was released without facing trial this morning at the Harare Magistrate’s Court after an out-of-court settlement was reached for him to pay his outstanding InDrive bill.

The resolution of the dispute prompted the complainant to withdraw the matter at the vetting stage, leading to Magz's release.

Previous Allegations and Detention

Earlier reports indicated that Michael Magz and two friends were arrested after allegedly refusing to pay their InDrive fare. The situation reportedly escalated when Magz allegedly demanded change from the driver and, along with his friends, purportedly grabbed the driver’s car keys and caused a scene, daring the driver to "go report wherever you want."

Rapper Michael Magz Cleared of Charges After Settling InDrive Fare Dispute

The InDrive driver subsequently filed a police report, which led to the arrest and detention of Magz and his companions. They were reportedly held in custody for three days before their scheduled court appearance.

Case Withdrawn After Settlement

Despite the initial detention and allegations, Michael Magondo was set free this morning after an agreement was reached for him to settle the outstanding InDrive payment. This development led to the complainant formally withdrawing the case, resulting in Magz's release before any trial proceedings could commence.

Initial Public Reaction to the Incident

News of Michael Magz's arrest had previously sparked widespread discussion and mixed reactions among Zimbabweans online. Many netizens had expressed strong disapproval of the alleged conduct, with comments circulating on social media suggesting that the artist was acting entitled and misusing his public profile.

Reactions from social media users at the time included:

• Tyno Brendon: "They abuse the words fame and celebrity."
• Sisi Vee Masendu: "Mari yekubhadhara vanenge vanayo or kungoda havo kukonzeresa." (They probably have the money to pay or just want to cause trouble.)
• Panashe Nyazire: "Varegererei kunze kwakaoma uku asi vamakisa indrice ndothe cheapest thing tirikufamba mahara kuzoti car rental vanoigona ava haaa huceleb haisi mari." (Why did they let them go, out here life is hard, but they messed up InDrive, that's the cheapest thing, we're basically travelling for free, then for car rental they'd really cause trouble, ahh celebrity status isn't money.)
• Blessed Muganhi: "Kana vakuda kutaurirana na driver vachataura aah, they need to pay him time yake ndinenge ndakutoda $500 vanojairira." (If they want to negotiate with the driver, they will. Ah, they need to pay him, his time, I would demand $500, they are too used to this.)
• Cedric Chelsea Phiri: "Kupikisana navakuru this is what them young ones doo…🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶" (Contradicting elders, this is what these young ones do.)

The withdrawal of the charges concludes the legal aspect of the dispute, following an agreement reached between the parties.