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Taxstone Says N.O.R.E.’s Claims About Combat Jack and ‘Tax Season’ Podcast Are ‘Out of Frustration’

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Earlier this week, Complex sent the media world into a frenzy by releasing the Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking list. Included were people like Joe Budden and Million Dollaz Worth of Game. Adding on the content circle, Complex also caught up with Taxstone ahead of his guilty verdict.

One of the topics discussed was how he felt about N.O.R.E.’s criticism of the Loud Speaker network during a visit to The Joe Budden Podcast. In the episode, N.O.R.E. highlighted his dominance, specifically by highlighting that he has ownership of his video assets while stating Tax and Combat Jack, Loud Speaker’s co-founder, did not. “A lot of y’all dudes was out here giving y’all YouTubes away for free,” N.O.R.E. said.

In conversation, Tax revealed that couldn’t be any further from the truth.

“I didn’t really address it because that shit is not even true,” Taxstone said. “Like if you really do your due diligence to look at the ‘Tax Season’ podcast, I didn’t post videos on YouTube. And that was intentional because I wasn’t getting paid from it.”

He added, “I don’t like when a person tries to act like they’re intelligent and they know what they’re doing all the time and somebody that tries to act like they’re supportive of the culture.”

One of his examples was N.O.R.E.’s handling of the Kanye West interview.

“If I was to interview Kanye West, once I seen that Kanye was saying everything that would destroy him, I would’ve never put it out,” Tax said.

Taxstone would reveal the only full episode of his episode to ever hit YouTube was the special episode he did with Meek Mill in Atlanta. In addition, he revealed he put N.O.R.E. on to ads and how to get in contact with them. Ultimately, he thinks the Drink Champs host spoke: “out of frustration.”

You can read the full interview here.

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Taxstone Calls Out N.O.R.E. For Combat Jack Comments

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Taxstone slammed N.O.R.E. as having the “brain of an infant” for his recent comments on Combat Jack. Taxstone addressed the remarks during a recent interview with Complex. The Drink Champs host had criticized Combat Jack and Taxstone for signing to Loud Speakers Network and “giving away YouTubes for free” during an appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast.

“It’s probably the best audio deal in rap podcast history,” N.O.R.E. said. “I’m keeping it 100. And we still own our IPO. I said, ‘Before me, they gave the YouTubes for free. Them IPOs, they didn’t own, only me and [DJ EFN]. A lot of y’all dudes was out here giving y’all YouTubes away for free. Y’all was signed to… what’s that shit, Sound? What was the shit that Tax and all them n****s was signed to? What’s that label? A dude named Matt ran it. Combat, Tax, all of them was on this label giving they YouTubes away for free. I’m the first dude that had a three-deal for the same crack.”

N.O.R.E. At The BET Hip Hop Awards

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: N.O.R.E. of The Breakfast Club accepts the award for Best Hip Hop Platform onstage during the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET)

During his interview with Complex, Taxstone admitted that he’s a fan of the Drink Champs podcast, but was unhappy with N.O.R.E. “Nore’s Drink Champs is a legendary podcast. I still like it. I have my little issues with Nore, but I don’t hold on to shit too long like other people do. But I still enjoy his podcast because I like Hip Hop and I like rap legends,” Tax began. “But I don’t like when a person tries to act like they’re intelligent and they know what they’re doing all the time and somebody that tries to act like they’re supportive of the culture.”

From there, he criticized N.O.R.E. for bringing Kanye West on his show, who then shared conspiracy theories about the death of George Floyd. He says that platforming those types of opinions hurts the culture. Taxstone is currently in prison awaiting sentencing for shooting and killing Troy Ave‘s bodyguard at Irving Plaza.

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Maino Doesn’t Like Troy Ave’s Narrative About Taxstone

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A jury found Taxstone guilty last week for his role in the shooting at Irving Plaza that left Troy Ave’s bodyguard Ronald “Banga” McPhatter dead. Though Troy continued to pop bottles in celebration of Tax’s conviction, Maino doesn’t feel like the rapper is being honest about the narrative. The Lobby Boyz rapper appeared on Angela Yee’s show this morning where he discussed the trial’s outcome, revealing that he actually performed the night of the shooting. However, he stated that Taxstone wasn’t out there looking for trouble like some have claimed.

“That man was there chilling, enjoying the moment and these other dudes came in there looking for a problem,” Maino explained. He said that a few individuals came into the room, hoping to create a moment, although it didn’t end up working in their favor. “… The moment didn’t go there way. So I’m just in disagreement with the whole narrative of becoming a victim after you tried to be an aggressor,” he added, seemingly referencing Troy Ave’s role in the situation, which he got more in-depth about. 

Maino Discusses Troy Ave

It seems like Troy Ave is partially to blame for the narrative surrounding Taxstone. Maino suggested the White Christmas rapper should take some responsibility for the incident, especially after taking the stand. “My whole thing is this though – how you out here celebrating just getting on the stand after you tried to create a situation that just didn’t go your way?” Maino asked. ”So he worked out a deal with the prosecutor to get less time for those guns that he got caught with. So that was his motivation to get on the stand and testify against Taxstone.”

“Say the whole truth,” Maino continued. Don’t make it seem like that man was there to try to assassinate you and that’s not the truth. The truth of the matter is you actually came there on that time. You walked in there in that room and tried to create a situation. You thought that maybe you was gonna get you a Worldstar moment.” Check out the full clip above and sound off with your thoughts on Maino’s take on Taxstone’s conviction. 

Rapper Taxstone Convicted Of Manslaughter

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Former podcaster and rapper Taxstone was convicted of manslaughter against Troy Ave’s friend and bodyguard Ronald “Banga” McPhatter. The rapper is also guilty of injuring three other people at Irving Plaza in New York at T.I.’s 2016 concert. Updated By: Kendall Parks (3/24/23 at 2:30 pm) Taxstone, real name Daryl Campbell, was convicted of manslaughter […]

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Troy Ave Reacts To Taxstone Verdict On “Dear Hater I Won”

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Troy Ave’s celebrating the guilty verdict in Taxstone’s murder case with the release of a brand new diss track. After a jury found the hip-hop podcaster guilty, the New York rapper dropped off his new single, “Dear Hater I Won.” The rapper shared a new video, including the subtitle “Taxstone Found Guilty,” which shows him in front of the court, suited up, as he celebrates his apparent win against the podcaster after a bitter legal war 

The song opens up with clips of various media personalities discussing the case, and an apparent “letter,” in which Troy Ave says Taxstone sent a letter to the judge “snitching” on him. Evidently, Troy Ave feels vindicated by the results of the trial and he makes it known across the record. Tackling the ghastly production, Troy Ave comes through with a celebratory tone where he describes the shooting from his perspective and includes surveillance footage from Irving Plaza on the night of the shooting.

Troy Ave Blasts “Hater” Taxstone

Troy Ave dropped the song hours after a jury handed in the verdict. Taxstone was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree, two counts of assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon with intent to unlawfully use against another person, and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. However, he was cleared of second-degree murder charges and second-degree attempted murder.

During the trial, Troy Ave wound up taking the stand against Taxstone and detailing the murder. The testimony reduced what would’ve been a 15-year sentence to one year. He told the court that he fought Taxstone for the gun before it hit him in the leg. “If it’s fight or flight I’m always going to fight because at that point you could die,” he said. Check out his song above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
Got attempted murder ’cause I took the gun from him and bust back
This ain’t no made up raps, I’m paraphrasing the facts
I’m the king of the underground, you just a underground rat
I rose up above the rodents, they tried to pull yo boy back

Taxstone Found Guilty of Manslaughter in 2016 Irving Plaza Shooting

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Hip-Hop podcaster and personality Taxstone has been found guilty of manslaughter in a shooting that led to the death of Ronald McPhatter, known as Banga, in Irving Plaza in New York City.

According to ABC-NY, Taxstone, legally known as Darryl Campbell, will be sentenced next month. District Attorney Alvin Bragg referred to the incident as a “tragic and deadly confrontation in a packed New York City music venue.”

Last week, rapper Troy Ave took the stand at Taxstone’s murder trial to testify about the events that caused a fatal shootout at a 2016 concert at Irving Plaza in New York City.

According to the New York Post, Troy Ave had his day in court on Monday (March 13), testifying that he shot simply out of a fight or flight response after Taxstone allegedly shot at him first.

He said there were about 100 people in the greenroom when he heard Tax yell, “What’s popping?” in what he perceived to be a “threatening” way.

“Banga turns around to me and says, ‘I’m gonna rock him,’ which means, ‘I’m gonna hit him,’” he testified. “And then I wink at him — I tell him, ‘Do your thing.’”

He alleges that’s when Tax reached for his gun, and the melee began.

Detailing the gripping situation, he said, “When the shot goes off, I see the light from the spark, and I hear the shot. This is all happening fast. I get up and start fighting Taxstone, trying to take him, grab the gun, and another shot goes off. I put my leg up to kind of block the shot from hitting me in the face or chest.”

According to Troy, that’s when Tax shot him in both legs.

“If it’s fight or flight, I’m always going to fight because at that point you could die,” Ave reportedly told the Manhattan Supreme Court. “I’d rather die fighting. People die from leg shots. I’d rather die fighting than laying on the ground.”

Troy Ave said he was then able to wrestle the gun out of Tax’s hands – but it then misfired and that’s when he noticed his bodyguard laying face down on the ground.

Ronald “Banga” McPhatter was pronounced dead in the aftermath. Two bystanders were also wounded.

Troy Ave was initially charged with attempted murder and gun possession for his role in the incident. While the Brooklyn-bred rapper was put behind bars at first, his legal team negotiated a one-year sentence — instead of the 15 years he could have faced — in exchange for his testimony at Tax’s trial.

Taxstone and Troy Ave had a history of beef that came to a head over when they ran into each other backstage at T.I.’s show. Troy— who said he wasn’t supposed to be there —was set to be an opening act. Tax was charged in January 2017 after police said they found his DNA on the gun used in the shooting.

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Taxstone Found Guilty In Manslaughter Case: Details

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Over the past couple of weeks, popular podcaster Taxstone has been standing trial for his alleged involvement in the 2016 shooting at Irving Plaza. This incident led to the death of Troy Ave’s bodyguard Ronald “Banga” McPhatter. Overall, there has been quite a bit of publicity surrounding this trial. Many throughout the hip-hop world have been curious to see how this would all play out. However, for Taxstone, the worst-case scenario has played out.

According to XXL, Taxstone has been found guilty of first-degree manslaughter. Moreover, he was also found guilty on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, two counts of assault in the first degree, and one count of assault in the second degree. Throughout the trial, Troy Ave testified that he remembers Taxstone firing the gun at his bodyguard after McPhatter confronted him. Subsequently, Troy Ave reportedly tried to get the gun off of Taxstone, which led to him being shot.

Taxstone To Be Sentenced Soon

(L-R) Loyal Duce, Taxstone, and Fame School Tell attend Highline Ballroom on August 11, 2015, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Alvin Bragg, the district attorney in the case, released a statement on the matter. Overall, the DA seems quite content with the ruling today. “Daryl Campbell was convicted of killing a man and shooting three others during a tragic and deadly confrontation in a packed New York City music venue,” Bragg said. “In addition to seriously injuring his rival and killing his rival’s bodyguard, Mr. Campbell shot innocent bystanders and put hundreds of other lives at risk. We will vigorously prosecute anyone who commits this type of deadly violence.”

Moving forward, Taxstone still needs to be sentenced. This sentencing will go down next month on April 19th. The punishment for manslaughter is quite hefty and with the other charges in mind, the podcast star could be behind bars for decades. At this point, it remains unknown what the ballpark of the sentence will be. This remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates. Additionally, let us know what you think of this ruling, down in the comments section below.

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Troy Ave Drops New Taxstone Diss Track “Black Church”

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The rivalry between Troy Ave and Taxstone seems never-ending. It reached bloody heights in 2016 when Taxstone allegedly shot and killed Troy Ave’s Ronald “Banga” McPhatter, and shot Troy in both legs. The star had this to say about the incident. “When the shot goes off I see the light from the spark and I hear the shot. This is all happening fast. I get up and start fighting Taxstone, trying to take him, grab the gun, and another shot goes off. I put my leg up to kind of block the shot from hitting me in the face or chest.” Troy evidently had more to say about Taxstone because he recently released his diss track “Black Church “Taxstone Diss.”

“Black Church” is a very heated track where Troy Ave fully unleashes all his rage toward Taxstone. “Opposition I ruin them/ There’s two sides, you gotta be safe in choosing them,/Ain’t have a safety on since then be smart, though/When n****s dumping Troy Ave ain’t scared of nothing ” Troy raps. He continues “He backed the gun, somehow I sent him running, I got a lawsuit coming/You took a life but look at the life this generation is bumming/I wouldn’t wanna live like that, Back to Live Nation and my $32 million, no tax.”

Troy Ave Lays It All Out

These lyrics make reference to what reportedly happened between the two in 2016. According to his Instagram reveal, this song will be a part of an album entitled “Dear Hater, I Won.” The Instagram reveal was captioned “Drop some in the comments.. y’all love and support been crazy thank y’all US NEVER THEM #FreeTroyAve Album • Dear Hater I Won (COMING SOON) Label • THE ALMIGHTY BSB RECORDS.”

This isn’t the first time Troy has taken digs at Taxstone on social media. A few days before the trial Taxstone tweeted “Can’t wait for this delusional lying ass bozo to testify on Monday !!!”. Troy Ave was quick to clap back: “A call to action is crazy ‘I can’t wait’ Said the person with nothing but time…his friends cooked him VERY WELL DONE! I might jus bring the dessert, wat kind y’all want!? #UnSafeTho.” What are your thoughts on the situation? Let us know in the comments below.

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