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French Montana’s Florida Music Video Shooting Results In Lawsuit Against Rapper

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For French Montana, 2023 began on an obvious high note thanks to the arrival of his Coke Boys 6 project in tandem with DJ Drama and friends like Jeremih, EST Gee, and NAV. After that came the album’s Money Heist Edition, on which the rapper and his impressive roster of collaborators came through with nine new titles. Since then, we’ve also heard him on the amped-up “RATATAAAAA” alongside 2Rare, and the “Dat Way (Remix) with Krept & Konan, Abra Cadabra, BackRoad Gee, and more.

While his music has been undeniably impressive so far, Montana is now facing a lawsuit regarding a visual he was filming with Rob49 in Florida back in January. As you may recall, the duo was working on their “Igloo” video following the arrival of CB6, when gunshots surprisingly rang out, injuring a total of 10 people in the area. At the time, Delma Noel-Pratt, the local chief of police, released a statement seemingly blaming the “Unforgettable” rapper for the incident. According to their investigation, he failed to obtain the necessary permits from the city to ensure a safe and secure environment with proper police protection on set.

“Igloo” Music Video Shoot Gone Wrong

As TMZ reports, Montana is now facing a lawsuit regarding the dangerous situation. It chiefly claims that the 38-year-old personally had the set location move to The Licking in Miami Gardens. The decision came following a robbery at their original location between production staff and anonymous assailants. One of the plaintiffs, Carl Leon, claims he was asked to be an extra in the “Igloo” video. He and at least 80 others were working on their respective parts of the project when an “unknown individual caused severe injury to multiple people,” including Leon.

The Miami PD made it clear that French Montana contacting them beforehand likely would have helped avert the situation, chastising him for failing to follow proper protocol. The Moroccan artist, as well as his Coke Boy label and The Licking restaurant have all been named as defendants in the lawsuit. According to attorney Josiah Graham of Graham Injury Firm, Leon is seeking upwards of $50,000 in damages, specifically accusing Montega and his other targets of being negligent. Do you think that the rapper will end up paying? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Kurupt Left Death Row Because Tupac Died Under Suge Knight’s Watch

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One of hip-hop’s most fascinating and successful labels is tragically one of its most dangerous in the genre’s history. Kurupt recently revealed that he left Death Row Records because Tupac Shakur died under Suge Knight’s watch. Moreover, he made such statements during an interview with The Art Of Dialogue and spoke candidly of his experience. Furthermore, he said that when he requested to terminate his contract, he felt how worn-down Death Row artists were due to the similarities between the label and street life. After years of apparent invincibility, it became to much to bear for the “C-Walk” rapper.

“Everywhere we was going we had to keep our eyes open, 10 toes on the ground,” the Philly-born artist expressed. “We had to stay heated and make sure that we protected ourselves. And then to go to Death Row and feel the same way as when we in the streets: we all kinda got burnt on that.” Moreover, he also spoke on how Dr. Dre leaving the collective gave him a lead to follow. His group mates Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger, and Soopafly were still signed to the label after Dre left, and Suge’s presence could no longer assure their safety.

Kurupt Speaks On How Tupac’s Death Under Suge Knight Affected Him

“We all was a little tired of walking on egg shells,” he continued. “Because if we gon be here and it feels the same was as being on the streets, then whats the difference? If a n***a gotta come to the studio heated, what’s the difference? Dr. Dre set up the woo-wop, like, ‘It can be done, you can leave.’ When I saw Dr. Dre do that, then 2Pac died, that was the final straw for me. N***as is getting shot even with Suge. Now that is it.

“Crippin’ and Bloodin’ is real!” he concluded. “This ain’t no joke. This s**t ain’t to play with, this ain’t something you just kick around. Once you in, you in for life; you gotta ride it out homie. And 2Pac is militant! He’s not a gang member. He’s from a Black Panther background, a whole ‘nother background. It’s just not healthy for him. A lot of us gangbang ’cause we wanted to; and a lot of us gangbang ’cause we had to. We lived there; we had to protect our community, you know.” Regardless, let us know your take in the comments and come back to HNHH for the latest on Kurupt, Tupac, Suge Knight, and Death Row.

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Rob49 Details Driving Himself To The Hospital After Getting Shot

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Rob49, a rapper who hails from New Orleans, spent some time recovering after a shooting that took place in January. Now he is back in the public eye, and willing to dish out the details of what happened. Rob49 was on the set of a music video featuring another rapper, French Montana. While the crew was hard at work, the danger was lurking just around the corner. Despite starting his career in only 2020, the rapper quickly became a contender in the rapping game.

As a result, many opportunities to work with big stars fell into his lap. Rob49 took the chance to work with French Montana. The two set out to film a music video, but chaos turned into a full-blown shootout that night. As many as ten different people were shot in the violent scene, although luckily no one was killed. One of the people shot was Rob49, who took the fate of his life into his own hands. After being shot, the upcoming rapper got into a stranger’s car and began to drive himself to the hospital.

Rob49 Took Matters Into His Own Hands

In an interview with Million Dollaz Worth of Game, a podcast, Rob explains what happened directly after the shooting. “Yes I drove myself to the hospital, and I jumped in anybody’s car.” Understandably, the rapper did not concern himself with any social rules. “Went to the hospital, I said ‘alright’, we pull up to the hospital: hosptial closed.” After finding out the initial hospital was closed for the night, the artist took the driver to another hospital. He explains that he had been shot in the back by his lungs, and he knew that he had to act fast.

While driving to the trauma center, all of the tires on the car popped. The two were driving on the sidewalk to shorten their drive time, which led to the flat tires. After driving on the interstate with flat tires, the trauma center sent Rob49 back to the first hospital. Eventually, the poor artist got proper medical treatment for his wounds. Now he is recovering from the incident, and gets to boast about his bravery. To stay updated as the story unfolds, make sure to check back in.

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Hurricane Chris Victim Gets Compared To Deebo From “Friday” In Court

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Grammy-nominated rapper Hurricane Chris is now on trial for a shooting that occurred in June 2020. He’s facing murder charges after shooting Danzeria O. Ferris Jr. in Louisiana. The incident took place on June 19th when Hurricane, whose real name is Christopher Dooley, claimed to have caught Ferris trying to steal his car outside of a gas station. Due to the misunderstanding, the musician shot Danzeria, which quickly proved to be fatal.

After the shooting, officers arrived at the scene to find Danzeria with several gunshot wounds. The man later passed away in the hospital. It is reported that Ferris Jr. had his final moments at the Texaco on Hollywood Avenue. Now, Hurricane’s trial is officially beginning three years later. Despite the fact that he was driving a stolen car, he is confident in his innocence. In a weird turn of events, the rapper’s lawyer compared the victim to a Friday character, Deebo. Not only did the lawyer make the comparison verbally, but they also showed a photo of the actor to the jury.

Hurricane Chris Lawyer Compares Victim To Movie Character

After the shooting on June 19th, Hurricane Chris is now being charged with second-degree murder. He is also being charged with possession of a stolen vehicle. Interestingly enough, this is the same vehicle that the artist believes was stolen by the now-deceased victim. After the artist’s attorney made his comparison, 911 phone calls were played for the jury. The audio was reportedly so distressing that a woman left the courtroom.

Hurricane is currently pleading not guilty. His defense team is claiming self-defense as the cause of the incident. Despite how confident he is about his innocence, many people are not buying his excuse. Especially given the apparent low blow made by his attorney comparing the dead victim to a movie character. The fact that Chris was driving a stolen car has also caused some people to raise their eyebrows. The trial started recently on March 8th. While the trial is still in its early stage of development, many people believe that the case is a pretty open-and-shut one. Check back later for any updates on the 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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Quando Rondo Suffers Heartbreaking Loss

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Rapper Quando Rondo is mourning the loss of yet another close friend, adding to the tragedy he suffered a while back with his late friend Lul Pab. It was after Lul Pab’s passing that Quando Rondo made the decision to quit his affiliation with gang activity. The rapper took to social media to express his grief and pay tribute to his friend. Both Quando and Lul were caught in a shootout that led to the latter’s death, while Quando witnessed the whole incident. Understandably, he took that incident as a sign to back off from his dangerous habits.

Due to the last year, Quando is making a lot of changes in his life. He dropped new music, proposed to his girlfriend, and cut a lot of ties. He remains fiercely loyal to Lul Pab, and actively calls out those he feels are being disloyal to his friend. Among all of this, however, it has now come out that Quando Rondo is in mourning again. While the identity of his friend still remains a mystery, Quando’s heartbreak is apparent. The rapper has taken to social media and music to express his anguish over his lost friends.

Quando Rondo In Mourning

Fans and fellow artists have come forward to offer their condolences to Quando Rondo. Additionally, many are sharing messages of love and support on social media. The rapper’s followers have also praised him for being open and honest about his emotions. Quando’s fans also acknowledge and respect his ability to use his platform to raise awareness about the impact of violence within communities. Apart from his recent loss, Quando is no stranger to losing his friends. Until the passing of Lul Pab, Quando had been caught up in multiple gang-related activities.

However, not every person feels compelled to support the rapper in his difficult time. Former fans of King Von are quick to point out his connections with those responsible for King’s death. Currently, Quando Rondo spends his time making music connecting with other musicians. He currently has new music coming out, which makes references to a number of his late friends.

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Rob49 Clarifies Shooting At French Montana Event In January

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It was exciting for French Montana as he celebrated the release of Coke Boys 6, but it was a harrowing evening for all attendees. French was said to have filmed a music video in or near The Licking in Miami Gardens when the incident occurred. The rapper was captured enjoying himself with his crew before a hail of gunfire rang out on the crowd. Ten people were injured in the chaos, but thankfully, everyone walked away alive.

Rapper Rob49 was one of those who took a hit, and he detailed what happened with HipHopDX. He refuted claims that they were shooting a video and said it was a celebration of their collaboration, “Igloo.” Rob added, “We were just chilling, and we just wanted to perform the song and sh*t and celebrate because it was dropping that night. So we just went to turn up with him. I saw [reports] that it was a music video and I was like, alright, I’m not even about to clear that up.”

French Montana Releases A Statement

There was growing concern for Rob49 after it was shared he was one of the victims. However, it was quickly noted that he was recovering well; weeks later, he returned to Instagram. The rapper touted his arm in a sling, but he was in good spirits and with friends. Meanwhile, French Montana addressed the incident in a statement on social media.

“Last night, I was in Miami celebrating the release of my CB6 mixtape w/ friends at a local restaurant,” Frech wrote in January. “We unfortunately were at the wrong place, at the wrong time when an incident took place that left people hurt. Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the victims & families at this time.”

Heavy Game Has Nerve Damage

Another rapper on the scene was Heavy Game, and in a recent freestyle with Supa Cindy of 99 Jamz, he detailed his ordeal. Heavy was reportedly shot in the chest and armpit, and he also had an arm in a sling. He spit bars about hearing the shots ring out, seeing his friends gasp for breath, and the ongoing recovery process. It is unclear if police have any suspects.

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Joe Mixon Investigated After Child Was Shot Near His Home: Report

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Details regarding an incident at Joe Mixon’s residence are scarce, but outlets are delivering information in real time. The Cincinnati Bengals running back isn’t a stranger to legal trouble, but some altercation at or near his home turned the location into a crime scene. According to NBC News, yesterday (March 6), police were dispatched to the scene a little before 8:30 p.m. It was there that officers found an injured child.

The outlet further reported the unnamed minor was quickly sent to the city’s children’s hospital. The child’s injuries were also listed as non-life-threatening; however, the extent of those wounds is unclear. At the moment, speculation about the 26-year-old NFL star’s involvement in the case has run rampant as police search for answers.

A Neighbor Gives Insight

CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 31: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs off the field at halftime against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Several reports state that someone called the authorities after shots were fired at Mixon’s home. A search warrant was said to have been executed and police “were able to gather evidence that will be part of this active investigation.” A reporter for FOX 19 News tweeted: “Neighbor of Joe Mixon says shots were fired at high school teens who were playing a game of ‘NERF wars’ outside a home next door to where Mixon lives and that the shots came from his house. Unclear who fired the gun.”

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying, “Our detectives will continue to review this evidence diligently and conduct interviews.” Last month, Mixon’s name and in headlines after he was accused of pointing a gun at a woman. It was also alleged that he threatened the purported victim, but later, the charges against him were dismissed. The residence in this incident is where that encounter with the woman reportedly occurred. It has been stated that the case is being reassigned, but the current status hasn’t been updated.

Who Fired The Shots?

Again, details are filtering in but seem muddled. It is unclear if Mixon was occupying the residence at the time, as is his relationship with the injured minor. Mixon has yet to release a statement about what happened, and the public awaits authorities to name a suspect.

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