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Chris King Shooting: Police Narrow Down Suspect

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Police are looking for 19-year-old Adrian Cameron Jr. for the fatal shooting of Chris King in Nashville on Saturday. They authorized the criminal homicide warrant after he was identified as one of the three suspects involved in the robbery-related shooting outside of a music studio. Cameron is reportedly out on bond for the September 2021 murder of Josh Evans.

“The criminal homicide case was transferred from Juvenile Court to Criminal Court. As a part of his bond conditions, Cameron was on an ankle monitor. Data from the monitor shows it was cut off shortly after Saturday’s shooting,” police said, according to local news outlet, WSMV.

Chris King Attends Trippie Redd’s Toy Drive Meet & Greet

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 18: Aaron Jamal and Chris King attend the Trippie Redd Toy Drive and meet & greet on December 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Trippie Redd/10K Projects)

After early rumors of King being targeted in a shooting, his longtime collaborator Trippie Redd confirmed the news on Instagram. “I am so hurt rn I can’t even think I love you bro come back!!!!! @whoischrisking,” Trippie wrote. “I can’t catch a break.” Afterward, several fans and celebrities shared tributes for the late rapper. Actor Keke Palmer was among them. She shared a screenshot of the two of them on iChat from many years ago. “Chris King! I wish I had more photos but it’s actually perfect because this is exactly how it began. iChat sessions with you and Marcel back in the 2Much days. Wow. I can’t believe I’m saying rest in peace. This is terrible,” she wrote in part.

Trippie Redd Pays Tribute To Chris King

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DJ Scheme also mourned King on Twitter. “It’s so sad this community of artist/friends has gotten this small,” he wrote “All because of gun violence or drugs. I know we were just a wave in hip-hop but man this really the life we live. I hate to see someone I’ve known since the beginning days be gone… Everyone make sure u send ur love to Trippie and everyone at 1400 today please.” Be on the lookout for further updates on the shooting of Chris King on HotNewHipHop.

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Kodak Black & Jackboy‘s Feud Leads To Fatal Shooting, Police Claim

March 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black and Jackboy‘s beef led to a fatal shooting on January 16, 2023, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the incident occurred outside of a Jackboy concert at The Barn in Sanford, Florida, Neither artist was personally involved. Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma explained at a news conference that the shooters intended to target Jackboy’s crew, but wound up hitting another van. 31-year-old Princess Tolliver died on the scene.

“Our detectives have determined that none of the victims were the intended target that night,” Lemma announced. “We found that the likely motive for the incident stemmed from a very public, high-profile dispute playing out on social media and in the court system involving Jackboy and a known associate of the shooters, another rap artist Bill Kapri, known by the stage name Kodak Black.”

Kodak Black Performs At One MusicFest

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 28: Kodak Black performs onstage during Day 1 of One. MusicFest at Piedmont Park on October 28, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic)

“It was clear [the suspects] had been watching this very public debate between Kodak Black and Jackboy … and probably took this as an opportunity to make a name for themselves,” he said at the same conference. After the shooting, the victim’s father, Edward, told WESH: “Now my daughter is dead because of this stupid gun activity and the racketeering and selling of drugs. She was just having a good time and now she’s dead.”

Police arrested 13 people in connection with the shooting. All of the victims are allegedly affiliated with the OTF gang. They say the investigation took over a year to conduct and involved 120 search warrants. The charges for the suspects include murder, attempted murder, racketeering, and car theft. As for Kodak Black and Jackboy, the two former friends began feuding in June 2021. In the years since, both artists have dissed each other publically on several occasions. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kodak Black and Jackboy on HotNewHipHop.

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Jigg And Celly Cell Pronounced Dead After Milwaukee Shooting

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, two up-and-coming Milwaukee rappers, Joevon “Jigg” Wilder and Marcell “Celly Cell” Hendrix, were fatally shot in their home city. They were 26 and 24 years old, respectively. According to the medical examiner, Jigg was pronounced dead in a vehicle early Monday morning, while Celly Cell was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital less than an hour later.

Authorities have yet to release more information about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, and no arrests have been made at the time of writing. Their families held vigils for the late artists the following evening. The mother of Jigg’s child, Taylor Cross, reflected on the loss, noting how her late partner always managed to be there for his loved ones. “A great dad to his son, great son to his mother,” she called him. “You could count on him to be there for the people he loved.”

Jigg’s Grandmother Describes Him As A “Good Father”

“His dad was super tough,” she added. “The toughest person I know. It’s depicted in his music but it doesn’t show his soft side. He loved his son so much, so much.” Jigg’s grandmother, Peggy Wright, also described the rapper as a “loving and caring person.” She additionally took the opportunity to raise attention to gun violence in the city, noting how something needs to be done. “Milwaukee is a lost town,” she explained. “It needs some help. They need to do something about all this killing. I know just with my grandson, it’s not going to stop.”

“He was a good father,” she says of her grandson, “He had a good personality. He was a character.” Wright also adds, “He was laid back and chill and would just write songs.” TeeGlazedIt, who worked alongside Jigg on various music videos, also shared a heartfelt message about the loss on Instagram. “Naw cuz this sh*t can’t be real,” he said. “We just had dat long a** talk in front everybody dey seen it. You was my brother you p*ssed me off plenty times but real brothers put dat sh*t aside we got years in dis sh*t… damn cuz.” Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Sexyy Red Breaks Her Silence Following Fatal Shooting Near Music Video Set

September 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a prolific summer for Sexyy Red. The rapper dominated social media and the charts with singles like “Pound Town” (and its sequel featuring Nicki Minaj) and the anthemic “Skeeyee.” However, on the heels of releasing “Hellcats SRTs 2” ft. Lil Durk, a deadly shooting took place near the set for her video shoot. Per Local 10, an assailant opened fire near Sexyy Red’s video shoot for her upcoming single, “Shake Ya Dread,” leaving one person dead.

On Thursday, Sept. 14th, Sexyy Red was filming a music video at Oakland Park Flea Market in Florida. But according to reports, an individual pulled out a firearm nearby and began shooting, striking two people with bullets. Authorities pronounced one of the victims dead at the scene of the crime. They said they rushed the second victim to the hospital, although their condition remains unknown. Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Gerdy St. Louis said police are investigating to determine where the shooting was related to the video shoot.

Sexyy Red Sends Condolences To The Victims

As the news spread across social media, Sexyy Red issued a statement on social media where, first, she sent her condolences to the victims. “I send my condolences to the family of the man who lost his life and prayers up for the person who was wounded,” she wrote before addressing the narrative that’s been circulating online. “But I gotta address the rumors that it happened at my video shoot bc shit is not true, at all.”

“To be clear it happened at a gas station across the street from my video set. Florida Highway Patrol and Broward County Sheriff confirmed that the shooting wasn’t on my set,” she wrote. “[I’m] secure and thanks to my production team getting all the paperwork right and working with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to hire off-duty’s to make sure everyone was safe. We finished the shoot at a different location and everyone from our set went home safely. Period.” Authorities have yet to confirm any arrests. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates.

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Lefty SM Shot & Killed In Guadalajara, Mexican Rapper Was Only 31

September 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Yet another tragedy has struck the world of hip-hop, this time taking place in Mexico. As HipHopDX reports, a shooting in Guadalajara this past weekend left 31-year-old Lefty SM dead. The foreign rapper’s record label, Alzada, confirmed the upsetting news in an Instagram post which has since been translated into English. “Dear Alzada friends and family, with profound sadness we’re informing you about the death of our brother, Lefty SM, Juan Carlos Sauceda,” they shared with followers.

The late lyricist leaves behind a wife, Maria Isabel, and the couple’s two daughters. At the time of his death, the “Volando” artist was reportedly attacked near his home in Mexico. Police haven’t yet shared a motive for the crime. An official report is expected to come from authorities later today (September 4). Fans both old and new are shocked by the news of Lefty’s death. Many of them have been sharing heartfelt tributes to the rising star online.

Lefty SM’s Record Label Confirms His Tragic Death

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Lefty’s name may not be familiar to those who only listen to American rap, but in the world of Latin hip-hop, he was making serious waves. He’s spent most of his life mastering the art of writing rhymes, beginning in 1992, though it wasn’t until 2017 when his YouTube channel really took off. Unfortunately, he won’t be around to further push boundaries in the music world. Still, it’s not likely that his loved ones will let his legacy be forgotten. As we’ve seen with other artists taken too soon, there’s always a possibility for posthumous features or albums.

It’s been a sad few days in terms of fatalities being reported in the news. Aside from Lefty SM’s fatal shooting in Mexico, Rihanna’s cousin, Tanella Alleyne was also buried in Barbados recently. Read more about that tragedy at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Aqib Talib Removing Himself From NFL Job Amid Youth Coach’s Fatal Shooting

August 27, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib is reportedly stepping away from his broadcasting duties after a recent Texas shooting that left a youth football coach dead.

The NFL Network reported the news about Talib, whose brother Yaqub is a suspect in the incident that happened earlier this month.

Coach Mike Hickmon was killed after a dispute involving the two brothers, who are both coaches of a North Dallas youth team. Yaqub recently turned himself in to police after a warrant was issued for his arrest, he is charged with murder.

Multiple witnesses allege the former NFL standout started the fight which sparked the shooting that left coach Hickmon dead. Heath Mays, a coach on the opposing football team, told WFAA-TV in Dallas that it was Aqib Talib who threw the first punch in the fatal brawl. A video that went viral shows a man swinging before someone else pulls a gun and shots are heard.

A statement released by Talib’s attorney maintains Aqib is “very distraught and devastated over this terrible loss of life.” He sends his “condolences to the family of the victim and to everyone who witnessed this unfortunate tragedy.”

Aqib was set to join Amazon’s Thursday Night Football coverage this upcoming season.

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ICYMI: Trina’s 17-Year-Old Niece “Baby Suga” Fatally Shot In NW Miami

July 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The Miami Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of Trina’s 17-year-old niece, fondly known as Baby Suga. The rapper’s family confirmed the devastating news with TMZ, and reports the young girl was “in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Law enforcement and medical examiners responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday (July 20) on Northwest 13th Avenue near 62nd Street in Liberty City.

According to reports Baby Suga, born Toni Chester, is not from the area, and authorities are trying to determine if the shooting was an accident or targeted. They believe she was just visiting and was at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Authorities are reportedly shifting their focus to a black Mercedes SUV about a mile north of the crime scene. Two other people were wounded and transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Their condition is unknown. The investigation is still underway.

Our deepest condolences are with Trina and her family.

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[WATCH] Newly Released 2018 Surveillance Footage Shows DaBaby Shoot And Kill Man In Walmart

April 25, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Just weeks before signing his deal with Interscope Records, North Carolina slang spitter DaBaby was involved in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Jaylin Craig in a local Walmart. The charges were eventually dropped due to DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, claiming self defense in the fight.

Now four years after the shooting and DaBaby seeing his share of headlines for the past year, never-seen-before security footage shows the before and after of the fatal shooting of Craig.

The case was never investigated as an attempted robbery as DaBaby had claimed, but. gun was found on Craig. The charges were dropped after a key witness and a Walmart employee never showed up to testify in court.

The footage below was never shown in court during DaBaby’s trial.

Rolling Stone releases security footage of DaBaby killing a man in Walmart in 2018. pic.twitter.com/skv8F1hABs

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