Chicago rapper Lil Jay has turned down an 8-year plea deal for second-degree murder charges. He is currently being held in jail on $800,000 bond and will go to trial in May where he will face up to 15 years if convicted under Illinois state law.

Recently, Lil Jay called in for a phone interview discussing details of his case and also asking the fans to donate $100,000 so he can be released before his trial is set to start. Check the interview out and let us know what you think.