California prison officials dropped the most serious parole violation charge against gangsta rapper C-Bo days after jailing him over the anti-police lyrics on his new album.

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The rap artist, whose real name is Shawn Thomas, will remain jailed for lesser parole violations, the state Board of Prisons decided Friday. With work-time credits, his release is expected March 18.

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