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Troy Ave Tells Fans He Is Going To Serve Prison Sentence Over Deadly 2016 Shooting

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Back in June of 2023, rapper and podcaster Taxstone got into a heated situation with fellow Brooklyn MC Troy Ave. It all went down in 2016 in New York City at the Irving Plaza. Both were at the T.I. concert at the time and a fight broke out leading to a fatality and several injuries. Troy’s bodyguard Ronald McPhatter was the one who unfortunately lost his life. Taxstone blamed the incident on Troy Ave in his defense, imploring that he egged everything on, leading to him pulling the gun out in self-defense. However, the court did not buy it, and they handed him a 35-year prison sentence.

Troy only had to do one year in jail for everything, though. But, according to HipHopDX, he is seemingly heading back to the court room to turn himself in. The veteran rapper announced this on his Instagram by way of short video. “About to run up in the court, you might not see me for a while but just know the streets is a myth. Somebody shot at me. Instead of laying down and dying, I’d have been a hero, a martyr. I take the gun and bust back.”

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All that Troy asks is that he receives support from his fanbase. “Y’all keep supporting and keep running it. And send prayers; prayers count more than anything … I’m up out of here.” This news kind of came out of nowhere so there is not much information on when he is going to court, how long his prison sentence is, etc. So, stay with us to follow the rest of this developing story.

What are your thoughts on Troy Ave turning himself in for the events surrounding the 2016 Taxstone debacle? How long do you think he will be behind bars for? Do you think this is unjust? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Troy Ave. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of music and crime.

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Boosie Badazz Denies Plies Beef, Recalls 2006 Concert Shooting

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Boosie Badazz is no stranger to getting into it with other artists, but according to him, Plies was never one of them. The Louisiana-born rapper recently sat down for an interview with VladTV, reflecting on the 2006 shootout that took place at his concert with Plies. Plies performed before Boosie, and his performance went on longer than expected. Eventually, his mic was cut, leading to an argument between his crew and the promoter. “All hell broke loose,” he recalled. Tragically, five people were shot.

“Everybody thought that sh*t happened with me and Plies, but it didn’t,” he explained. “They held that sh*t that Boosie and Plies were beefing all the way until I went to prison. They put Boosie and Plies against each other. I had nothing to do with it.”

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Boosie Badazz “Had Nothing To Do With” Plies Beef Rumors

“I was telling the promoter it was time for me to go on,” he described. “When people in they home state, they gotta do their thing. I guess they turned off his music.” Boosie continued, sharing his own experiences of having his microphone turned off by promoters. He claims that he’s also gotten upset when it’s happened to him in the past. According to him, however, he simply continues with his show and lets the audience sing along acapella. “As long as I get my backend,” he says.

Ultimately, Plies and various members of his crew were arrested for the shootout. The rapper was let off on probation, but his brother was sentenced to three years, and released in 2009. Plies was later hit with a $10 million lawsuit related to the incident, though the outcome of the suit remains unclear. What do you think of Boosie Badazz denying having any beef with Plies? What about his account of the 2006 shooting at their concert? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Baby Concert Shooting Suspect Arrested

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At the beginning of this month, one of Lil Baby’s shows ended in chaos after someone opened fire in the crowd. The shooting took place at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN, and one attendee was injured. Unfortunately, this also led the show to come to a rapid close, and the entire stadium was evacuated. The fan who was shot was reported to be in critical condition after the incident. Luckily, the injured fan has been doing better since. He took to social media in the days following, giving eager supporters an update on his health. “Pray for the opps 10x harder,” he told viewers.

Lil Baby later assured his Memphis fans that he would be issuing refunds since they didn’t get a full set. “Unfortunately I Couldn’t Perform Last Night In Memphis,” he wrote. “Ima Make Sure Everybody Gets A Refund Tho.” Footage from the evening started to circulate immediately after the shooting, revealing the frenzy that unfolded as countless fans rushed to leave the stadium. Authorities are now one step closer to justice in what was obviously a very frightening situation, as it’s been reported that the alleged gunman is now in custody.

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Kevin Young Allegedly Opened Fire At Lil Baby Concert

According to ABC, 22-year-old Kevin Young was arrested yesterday (September 27), on various charges related to the incident. His charges include reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a weapon, and more. Police also found ammunition and drugs at the residence in Memphis where Young was arrested. He’s facing drug charges related to those findings as well.

Authorities have yet to reveal how Young managed to sneak a gun into the venue. The outlet reports that since the incident, FedEx Forum only allows guests to bring in clear bags. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Lil Baby.

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Lil Baby Breaks His Silence Following Concert Shooting

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Earlier this week, one of Lil Baby’s performances ended in tragedy, after a shooting took place near the stage. The unfortunate situation unfolded at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, and left one fan injured. The show was immediately brought to a close, and the stadium was promptly evacuated. Sadly, one fan was shot, and was reported to be in critical condition after the incident. The shooter has yet to be identified.

Luckily, the injured man appears to be doing better, having shared a couple of messages from his hospital bed since the shooting. He told viewers to “Pray for the opps 10x harder,” and seems to be in good spirits. Lil Baby had yet to comment on the frightening incident until just recently, when he broke his silence with a Tweet. “Unfortunately I Couldn’t Perform Last Night In Memphis,” he wrote. “Ima Make Sure Everybody Gets A Refund Tho.” Social media users are praising the rapper for giving refunds to attendees, who couldn’t see his full set due to the shooting.

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Lil Baby Says He’s Giving Fans Refunds

Amid the news, GloRilla took to Instagram Live to weigh in on the shooting. The Memphis-born rapper, who’s performed alongside Lil Baby at some of his recent shows, expressed how surprised she was that the shooting took place in her city. She seemed to be in shock, as many were, that the concert turned deadly. Others, however, don’t share her disbelief, claiming that Memphis is notorious for gun violence.

Shortly after the incident took place, some footage from the concert also surfaced on social media. In a clip, Lil Baby can be seen onstage performing, and quickly heading off once he hears the gunshot. Another video shows attendees making their way out of the stadium after the shooting. The man who was shot can be seen laying on the ground, receiving assistance from staff and fellow fans. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Lil Baby.

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GloRilla Shares Thoughts On Lil Baby Concert Shooting

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Everyone in the rap world is talking about a shooting that happened overnight at a Lil Baby concert in Memphis. The identity of the shooter is still currently unknown and though the victim was in critical condition last night it appears that he will be okay. He shared a video which was reposted by DJ Akademiks updating everyone online of his status and asking blogs to stop talking about him.

Now one of the breakout stars of the Memphis rap scene is lending her thoughts to the situation unfolding in her city. GloRilla, who has recently played at some shows alongside Lil Baby, went on Instagram live to react to the news. In the clip she expresses disbelief that Memphis of all cities on his tour is where this happened. Fans in the comments of a repost of the video focused more on how unsurprising it was that this happened in Memphis. “Why she, acting like her city isn’t one of the most murderous cities in these United States?” one of the top comments on the post reads. Check out the full clip below.

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GloRilla Can’t Believe Lil Baby Concert Shooting Happened In Memphis

Despite how popular GloRilla has become she actually hasn’t released a debut album yet. She does have one project under her belt, a 2022 EP called Anyways, Life’s Great… The project featured her breakthrough is “F.N.F (Let’s Go) with Hitkidd. The tracklist also included her biggest hit to date “Tomorrow 2” with Cardi B.

Last month, during an appearance on Good Morning America to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, GloRilla had some thoughts to share on her debut album. “I’m excited about it. I plan on going number one. I gotta make another song that’s gonna have all the girls screaming,” she says in the interview. What do you think of GloRilla’s reaction to the Lil Baby concert shooting in Memphis? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Victim Of Lil Baby Concert Shooting Shares Update

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Last night, a Lil Baby show ended abruptly in chaotic fashion. The rapper was performing in Memphis at the FedEx Forum when about 30 minutes into his set, a shooting took place. The shots were fired surprisingly close to the stage and resulted in one man being evacuated and taken to the hospital. Whoever did the shooting doesn’t appear to have been caught yet and their identity is currently unknown. Now less than a day after the event took place, the victim of the shooting is speaking publicly with a new video recorded from his hospital bed.

“The guy who got shot at lil baby show posts message from hospital bed. He want y’all to kno he would never let a f**k n***a take him out and he want blogs to stop posting him. Our prayers are with this individual for a speedy recovery,” reads the caption of DJ Akademiks repost of the video. As you’d expect, fans had a variety of reactions in the comments. Many made jokes about the fact that Akademiks posted the video despite the man’s request for blogs to stop talking about him. Others pointed out the hardened attitude and posturing he deploys in the clip despite his circumstances. Check out the full video he shared below.

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Lil Baby Show Shooting Victim Speaks Out

Last month, Lil Baby was part of a major hip-hop collaboration. He teamed up with Future and Lil Uzi Vert on the DJ Khaled song “Supposed To Be Loved.“ The track is serving as the lead single for Khaled’s upcoming new album TIL NEXT TIME. Like most of his projects fans are expecting an absolutely stacked feature list, in fact, he’s already claimed that Drake will be making two appearances himself.

Speaking of Drake, Lil Baby was asked about their rumored collab album in a recent interview. He kept his answer about the existence of such a project very non-committal, saying “Maybe so. Maybe not.” What do you think of the statement made by the victim of last night’s shooting at a Lil Baby concert? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Finesse2Tymes Concert Shooting Leaves 3 Injured

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Finesse2tymes had plans to start 2023 in a big way, though they obviously didn’t go as planned. On the evening of Sunday (January 1), he was performing in Knoxville, Tennessee, when a shooting took place in the audience.

As WREG reports, three attendees obtained injuries as a result of the gunfire. Thankfully, though, authorities have confirmed that they’re non-life-threatening and were able to receive treatment at UT Medical Center.

Prior to the concert, Finesse got his followers excited on Instagram with a promotional post. “KNOXVILLE TN!! WE FINNA TURN IT UP UH NOTCH!! IT’S GOIN DOWN TONIGHT!!” he wrote in the caption.

While the crowd was certainly turnt up, it’s believed that an altercation broke out as the rapper was on stage. Shortly after, shots were fired. Attendee Kierra Daughtry tells the outlet, “As soon as the shots happened, everybody dropped their drinks… Within a split second, there was [almost] nobody in that building.”

She later added, “For a second, it really did like we were about to get shot, like, we were very close.”

Authorities responded to the call from My Canna Buds around 2:20 AM on Monday (January 2) morning. A spokesperson for the local police department says that at this time, numerous individuals are believed to have fired shots.

Multiple weapons were also recovered at the scene. Additionally, several witnesses and possible suspects were detained as the investigation progresses.

No other details have been made available at this time, though police are asking anyone with information to contact the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.

Finesse2Tymes visits SiriusXM Studios on November 29, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

In other news, Finesse2tymes recently spoke with us following the arrival of his 90 Days project. At the time, he got real about how his time behind bars impacted him, his musical influences, and big plans for the future.

Read all that the rising rapper had to say here, and check back later for any updates on the Knoxville concert shooting.

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Judge Orders Sony To Pay $160 Million For Role In 2017 Cousin Stizz Concert Shooting

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It’s been five years since the deadly shooting that occurred at a show in which Cousin Stizz was on the bill.

A new development regarding the incident shows that Sony is actually partly responsible for the tragedy.

Rapper Coustin Stizz performs onstage during day one of the Rolling Loud Festival at Banc of California Stadium. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

As the 2017 performance at the Atlanta venue, The Masquerade was ongoing, a shooter opened fire on the crowd. The Boston native was one of the performers getting ready to take the stage later in the night. The shooter is responsible for hitting four innocent members of the audience. Two of them, Giovan Diaz and Ewell Ynoa, passed away from their injuries sustained that night.

The police were later successful in identifying the suspect as 25-year-old Jonathan Bautista. He was subsequently arrested and charged with two counts of murder.

On December 15, a DeKalb County judge ordered Sony Music Holdings to pay $160 million in damages for the incident. The judge labels the company’s failure to protect concertgoers as the reason. Additionally, the victims’ families allege the venue didn’t have proper security present. The awarded money will go to the families of the victims.

Furthermore, the Beasley Allen Law Firm is responsible for filing the lawsuit in 2018. They named Sony and RCA Records, as well as Live Nation and Masquerade as defendants in the case.

To make matters worse, reports indicate that Sony never even showed up for the trial.

“One of these men had been told he would be a father just a few hours before the shooting happened. Combine that with the fact the concert endangered everyone, and this Defendant refused to participate in the legal process, and you get the type of verdict we saw here,” Atlanta lawyer Parker Miller says in a statement, explaining the outcome.

Earlier this year, Cousin Stizz dropped off his latest project, Just For You. Boasting a feature from Curren$y, the 13-track album finds the 30-year-old reflecting on years of abiding by label restrictions.

What are your thoughts on the ruling? Comment down below. As always, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest industry and pop culture updates.

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