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Third Man Charged With Murder Over Chiefs Super Bowl Shooting

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A third man has been charged with second-degree murder over the death of a woman at the Chiefs‘ Super Bowl parade last month. The 20-year-old from Kansas City was also charged with unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action. He is currently jailed on a $1 million bond and doesn’t have an attorney. “Everyone we’ve identified who discharged a firearm in response to the verbal altercation detailed here has been taken into custody,” Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker said in a statement.

The charges follow two others already handed down. Lyndell Mays and Dominic Miller were both charged with second-degree murder. Authorities determined that it was a round from Miller’s gun that killed local radio host Lisa Lopez-Galvan. She had been in a nearby crowd of people watching the rally. Lopez-Galvn, also known as DJ Lisa, hosted a food program on a local radio station.

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Three Men Charged Over Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – FEBRUARY 14: Law enforcement responds to a shooting at Union Station during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on February 14, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. Several people were shot and two people were detained after a rally celebrating the Chiefs Super Bowl victory. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Elsewhere, three men were charged with federal firearm offenses over the shooting that occurred at the Chiefs‘ Super Bowl Parade. Unsealed documents showed that investigators concluded that at least a dozen weapons had brandished firearms. Additionally, at least half a dozen had opened fire at the event. One person was killed and over 20 were injured, including 11 children. Meanwhile, the shooting occurred just minutes after members of the Chiefs squad had left the stage. A crowd of thousands was gathered around a stage set up outside Union Station in downtown Kansas City.

Furthermore, per the Associated Press, “Named in the new federal charges were 22-year-old Fedo Antonia Manning, Ronnel Dewayne Williams Jr., 21, and Chaelyn Hendrick Groves, 19, all from Kansas City. Manning is charged with one count each of conspiracy to traffic firearms and engaging in firearm sales without a license, and 10 counts of making a false statement on a federal form. Williams and Groves are charged with making false statements in the acquisition of firearms, and lying to a federal agent.”

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[WATCH] Florida Rapper Key Vhani Charged In Apparent Murder Of Her Manager

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Kevhani Camilla Hicks, who is a Florida emcee who goes by the name Key Vhani, has been charged with second degree murder in the fatal shooting of her manager in the Wynwood section of Miami on October 8.

Video footage shows an altercation between Hicks and another man not long before the rapper pulled out a gun from her bag and fired the weapon several times. Her manager, who could be seen in the video running from the gunfire, eventually collapsed and succumbed to his injuries.

Hicks, who claimed self defense in the shooting, was released on a $50,000 bond and house arrest while awaiting trial.

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Nas EBK Arrested For Second-Degree Murder

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Authorities recently arrested Bronx rapper Nas EBK for second-degree murder in relation to a Times Square shooting. Moreover, officials previously arrested the MC on charges of terroristic threats following a YouTube prank video in New Jersey. After that incident, it seems like New York police detectives caught up to investigations into that Times Square shootout, which resulted in one casualty. Furthermore, these allegations are particularly worrisome given current tensions between the city of New York and hip-hop. EBK is part of the drill scene in New York, which at this point has a contentious relationship with government and law enforcement.

While the Bronx rapper released plenty of music in his career so far, it seems like he gets more attention for his antics. However, that hasn’t stopped him from promoting and advocating for himself on social media. For example, he just posted on Instagram regarding this recent arrest. His photo simply has the text:
“INNOCENT!!” Then, he captioned the post with a message for fans. “ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME !!! BE HOME SOON !! FREE DA GUYS !!” In other posts, he teased new music coming soon and said he’ll be out in no time.

Bronx Rapper Nas EBK Arrested For Murder From Alleged Times Square Shooting

However, the rapper is also quite well-known as a YouTuber. In fact, it was his YouTube antics pranking civilians at a Shoprite in New Jersey that led to his last arrest. During a video with fellow content creator Buba100x, they harassed regular people at said Shoprite. When an employee got into an altercation with the pair, EBK pulled out what appeared to be a knife from his pocket. “Walk toward me again and I’ll violate you,” he threatened. Allegedly, he proceeded to kick the worker and quickly exit the store.

This most recent arrest should pose more questions and threats in an already tense musical scene. While many might point a finger of blame at New York drill artists themselves, many ignore the conditions and antagonizing that can exacerbate crime. Even though it’s a tough conversation, it’s clear that drill music as an art form is not to blame for individual actions and systemic circumstances of poverty and violence. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nas EBK.

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Young Greatness: Jury Convicts Man Of Rapper’s Murder

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A jury in New Orleans handed down a guilty verdict in the murder of Theodore Jones, better known as rapper Young Greatness

The court found 43-year-old Donald Reaux guilty of second-degree murder after the shooting of Young Greatness. The jury deliberated for eight hours before handing over their verdict.

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 26: Rapper Young Greatness attends the 2016 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

During the three-day trial, prosecutors argued that Reaux intended on robbing the rapper of cannabis but used two teenagers to set up Jones. They said Reaux gave the two teenagers, Lovance Wix and Donny Maxwell, handguns and informed them to wait behind a dumpster at a Waffle House. Prosecutors claimed Reaux wanted to meet Young Greatness inside of the restaurant.

From there, Wix and Maxwell approached Greatness as he entered his car and shot him in the back. Jones managed to leave the vehicle but died in the parking lot shortly after.

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 26: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Rapper Young Greatness attends a Party at Amora Lounge on October 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Maxwell admitted that he fired the bullet that killed Greatness, though Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Strauss said the blood was on Reaux’s hands. “It’s that man’s fault,” she told the court, per NOLA.com.

Ultimately, security footage captured Reaux leaving in a vehicle with his girlfriend that trailed behind Wix and Maxwell.

Reaux was also found guilty of obstruction of justice, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Additionally, the jury convicted him of conspiracy to obstruct justice, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 18: Rapper Young Greatness attends the Commision Kickoff Weekend at Josephine Lounge on November 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Reaux will return to court on Feb. 8th for his sentencing. Judge Camille Buras will hand down a mandatory life sentence.

Wix previously pleaded guilty to his crimes, including armed robbery and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. A judge sentenced him to 20 years. Meanwhile, Maxwell’s sentencing date is scheduled for Jan. 31st. He also pleaded guilty to his crimes.

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