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Shanquella Robinson’s Father Speaks On Seeing Her Lifeless Body: “All I Want Is Justice”

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When the story of Shanquella Robinson’s tragic death first went public, updates regarding the ongoing investigation were frequent. Now, as we near the two-month anniversary of her passing, the late woman’s family remains without answers from the FBI and Mexican authorities.

Earlier this month, a rally was held in the 25-year-old’s hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. At the time, various members of the community spoke out with words of comfort as well as determination to help Shanquella’s parents. Her father, Bernard was obviously emotional and even got vulnerable about his frustration with the situation.

“All I want is justice,” he told the crowd before him. Initially, Bernard and his wife were told that their daughter died due to alcohol poisoning. Upon seeing her lifeless body in a casket, though, he says he knew that wasn’t true. “I saw the knot… The cut on her lip,” the mourning man recalled.

“I know for a fact that they did some bodily harm to her,” he declared. As you may know, in the wake of Robinson’s death, a video began circulating online that shows a brutal attack during a vacation in Cabo. The circumstances leading up to the incident remain unclear, though U.S. authorities are working with Mexican police to ensure Shanquella’s killer is held accountable.

While speaking at the rally, Bernard said, “I just want the Mexican authorities, the embassy, to do the right thing, make it right. Because they came over there on your soil and did what they did and came back here.”

In previous interviews, he and his wife revealed that their daughter’s friends came by to visit after returning from Cabo. After her death certificate came back claiming atlas luxation as the cause of her demise, though, they all vanished.

The last we heard, a warrant is out for at least one of Shanquella’s six friends, said to be a female. Additionally, the U.S. will work with Mexico to extradite the suspect in this case.

The wait for updates has been so frustrating, that even Yung Miami is using her platform to push for answers. “Update on Shanquella killers?” she wrote over the weekend. “Are they in jail? I can’t stop thinking about her.”

Read more about the Shanquella Robinson murder investigation here. RIP.

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Man Charged With Murder Of Rapper Snootie Wild

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Authorities have arrested a man and charged him with murdering Memphis rapper Snootie Wild, according to NBC reports on Thursday (December 15th). Moreover, they identified him as 22-year-old Ivory Duke Williams, but revealed no further details about the case. ABC13 reported in February that authorities found Snootie Wild in a ditch suffering from a gunshot wound. He tragically succumbed to them while in the hospital.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 20: Rapper Snootie Wild performs at The Rich and Famous All Star Weekend Grand Finale at The Metropolitan on February 20, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

As officials reported, a woman called Houston police around 2 a.m. on February 25th for assistance with a stuck vehicle. She claimed that Snootie, real name LePreston Porter, drew a gun on her as others attempted to help. Later, when gunshots rang, the woman fled the scene with several other vehicles with no knowledge of Porter’s injuries. Then, authorities on the scene found the rapper and transported him to the hospital.

Snootie Wild worked with Yo Gotti’s CMG label and made many hits with Memphis artists such as “Yayo.” Following his untimely passing, his family issued a statement honoring his memory.

“We are devastated by the untimely passing of our beloved LePreston Porter, known to the world as gold-selling and Billboard charting Hip Hop recording artist Snootie Wild,” they wrote. “He meant the world to us. A son, loving boyfriend, brother to four sisters, a father of seven, and a nephew and cousin to a host of others, he held many roles within our family and was a big kid at heart. LePreston was a beautiful, compassionate and talented soul whose presence was ever felt within our family.

“Though we ask for privacy at this time,” it went on, “we invite you to join us in not only remembering him and his music but also supporting our pursuit for answers and a thorough investigation by the Houston, TX police department that will bring his killers to justice.”

What is your favorite Snootie Wild song, album, or related art that still speaks to you? Join us in honoring his memory by revisiting our interview with him here. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest case updates. Rest In Peace Snootie Wild.

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Shanquella Robinson Rally In Charlotte Calls For Justice In Ongoing Death Investigation

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The tragic story of Shanquella Robinson’s death shocked the internet last month. Over the weekend, countless people from the late student’s hometown gathered at a rally to demand the justice they deserve.

As ABC News reports, Saturday (December 10) saw several Charlotte, North Carolina residents come together at Little Rock AME Zion Church. Friends of the family and local leaders both spoke on how the unexpected murder has shaken up their community.

“I’m going to be honest – this is tough,” Mayor pro tem, Braxton Winston, said in his statements. “How many words of comfort can you bring to a situation like this? There’s so much grief in our community.”

Afterward, the politician went on to assure Shanquella’s parents that they won’t be forgotten by those around them as they await further answers from the FBI and Mexican authorities.

Mecklenburg County’s at-large commissioner, Pat Cotham, additionally noted that Robinson’s story “[is] just starting.” They added, “She was just a young woman. I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Shanquella.”

Aside from running her own businesses, the deceased spent much of her time focusing on her studies at Winston-Salem State University. A representative for the school says her “spirit lives on” there, even after her untimely murder.

Just a few weeks ago, the Robinson family came together to mourn their only child at a funeral service. Now, the community is uplifting them again in their time of need.

“There were thousands of people that didn’t make it into the services a couple of weeks ago, so this is the opportunity to come and show their support for the Robinson family again and to love on them and basically let them know that we stand with them,” Million Youth March of Charlotte founder, Mario Black, told press this past weekend.

“It’s justice for Shanquella Robinson until justice is served,” he chiefly declared.

Though the FBI and Mexican authorities revealed that an arrest warrant was issued in the case at the end of November, Salamondra Robinson has spoken with the media and says she remains without answers.

Read more about that here, and check back in with HNHH later for any updates on the investigation. RIP Shanquella.

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Stream Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” In Honor Of The Late Rapper’s Legacy

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The Hip Hop community is grieving yet another devastating loss with the passing of Coolio. On Wednesday (September 28), the West Coast legend was pronounced dead after his longtime manager, Jarez Posey, found him laid out on the bathroom floor of a friend’s home. He was 59. 

Fans and friends of Coolio flooded social media with memories and kind words about the late the star and his culture shifting legacy.  He found success in the mid 1990s with three chart-topping albums, including 1995’s Gangsta’s Paradise. The video for GP goes down in history as one of the most prolific visuals of the gangsta rap era. It featured R&B singer L.V., as well as an appearance from Golden Globe winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer. The Antoine Fuqua directed visual has over 1 billion streams on Youtube. 

Shortly after his death, Michelle shared a portion of the video, honoring her late friend with the caption, “Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio. A life cut entirely too short.” Rest In Peace, Coolio. 

Quotable Lyrics
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there’s not much left
‘Cause I’ve been blastin’ and laughin’ so long, that
Even my mama thinks that my mind is gone

Coolio Passes Away At 59

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Coolio has reportedly died at age 59. According to reports, the West Coast legend, who rose to fame in the 90’s with timeless classics like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage”, was visiting a friend late Wednesday afternoon when he passed away. His longtime manager, Jarez, told TMZ that Coolio went to the bathroom at his friend’s house, but when he didn’t come after a while, the friend kept calling for him, and eventually and found Coolio laying on the floor.

Paramedics arrived on the scene shortly after. However, the platinum selling rapper,  Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was pronounced dead on the scene. Fans flocked to social media to share their condolences and memories of the late legend following the news. 

Last year, Coolio made his return to music with an official comeback single entitled, “Out Fa The Bag” — his first track since re-signing with Tommy Boy records.

 An official cause of death has not been revealed. Prayers to the late legend’s family.

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Cardi B Says Everyone Owes PnB Rock’s GF An Apology After New Details EmergeFr

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As Hip Hop reels from the loss of PnB Rock, there have been several updates this morning (September 28) about his murder case. We previously reported that the authorities have zeroed in on several suspects, two of which has already been taken into custody. The other has been named as Freddie Lee Trone, a man that investigators have called “armed and dangerous.”

As we await more information about the unfolding of this case, Cardi B has tuned in and is shedding light on people who attacked Rock’s girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang.

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Immediately after the news of PnB Rock’s callous murder was shared with the public, Sibounheuang found herself as prey for a vicious public. People blamed her for posting that she and the rapper were out at a restaurant, speculating that Sibounheuang was to blame for the assailants knowing where Rock was and targeting him in a robbery.

However, reports stated that a 17-year-old was named as the shooter and has been detained. He is reportedly the son of Freddie Lee Trone who has yet to be located, and it has been said Trone was the getaway driver. TMZ stated that Shauntel Trone, the stepmother to the teen, has also been arrested on suspicion of accessory to murder. The suspects allegedly burned their vehicle following the incident.

Additionally, the outlet claimed that their sources revealed Trone and his son were allegedly already in the parking lot of Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles when PnB Rock arrived. If true, that would mean social media was not a factor in the rapper’s death.

In the wake of this update, Cardi B believes that there are several people who owe Rock’s girlfriend an apology for adding to her grief.

“Told y’all……Yall must not know how the hood moves,” Cardi wrote. “Y’all owe that girl a apology for the sh*t y’all put her through knowing that she saw her baby dad die in her face….Social media investigators YALL SUCK!!!!”

We will keep you updated as this case progresses.

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