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Mysonne Responds To Troy Ave

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Mysonne has had it up to here with Troy Ave’s antics. Recently (April 22nd) rapper Troy Ave put a new diss track out on YouTube. He was forced to invoke the voice of 50 Cent in response to the new diss. The diss track is titled “Taxi Robber,” which uses the beat from Fif’s smash hit “Window Shopper” from the Get Rich or Die Tryin’ soundtrack. Troy wasted no time sending multiple visceral shots at Mysonne.

In the song he raps: “Mysonne’s a taxi robber/Mad at me, I think I know why/ Mysonne’s a taxi robber/ He ain’t have $50 to get on Fab’s bus ride.” Not only that, the New York rapper poked fun at Mysonne’s criminal history. He rapped that the now activist “stole a hundred bucks for seven years inside” referring to his conviction in 1999. Mysonne (real name Mysonne E. Linen) was sentenced to seven years in prison after allegedly robbing two taxi drivers in New York City.

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Although the song is kind of catchy, it’s clear Mysonne wasn’t going to take this diss laying down. Moreover, the rapper initially took to his Instagram to wish “Roland” Troy Ave’s government name Roland Collins, some much-needed healing. Additionally, he wrote, “Coward culture is at an all-time high.” “Once again there is no beef here…it’s just Real Vs Fake.” he reiterated. Along with that he left a positive sentiment saying, “my only hope is Roland begin to heal and Take accountability for his poor decisions instead of compounding them.” Mysonne continued his defense on his YouTube page. He pointed out that he explained everything during his VladTv interview five years ago. The rapper claimed he went to jail for a crime he didn’t commit.

However, he then segued into a tirade about Troy Ave and his snitching allegations. “Troy Ave been saying for years he was gonna snitch on Taxstone,” his video started. “He even did a song where he said ‘ I’m only loyal to my fam/ Middle finger from the stand.’” As if that wasn’t enough, he then goes on to play Jay-Z’s “A Week Ago.” Hov raps: You know that’s bad when your sister is mad, when your son gotta grow up like, ‘This is my dad?’/ The labeling of a snitch is a lifetime scar/ You’ll always be in jail n-gga, just minus the bars.” Mysonne let this play just before directly calling Troy Ave out. He then went on to clown the Bricks In My Backpack rapper for stealing 50’s flow. Furthermore, Mysonne went as far as referencing old interviews where Fif speaks on his distaste for all the biting from Troy Ave. What are your thoughts on this beef. Did Mysonne get the last laugh? Let us know in the comments below!

Taxstone’s Sentencing For Manslaughter Charge Delayed Until Next Month

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Several reports have confirmed that the sentencing date for podcast pioneer Daryl Campbell aka Taxstone in his manslaughter conviction has been pushed back until May.

His convictions from the 2016 Irving Plaza shooting that resulted in the death of Troy Ave’s bodyguard Ronald “Banga” McPhatter was downgraded from second-degree murder and attempted murder to manslaughter, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Taxstone has remains behind bars after his January 17, 2017 arrest for the May 2016 shooting.

The sentencing date has been moved from April 19, 2023, to May 25, 2023.

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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. 

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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. 

[WATCH] Maino Says Taxstone Caught Bad Break In Manslaughter Conviction

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Maino is adamant about Troy Ave twisting his version of the 2016 shooting at Irving Plaza that left one man dead and two others injured, even going as far as defending Taxstone, saying that Troy Ave thought he was going to get a Worldstar moment at the podcaster’s expense.

The Brooklyn rapper made his return to Angela Yee’s new “Way Up With Angela Yee” show and being an eyewitness, he contends that Troy Ave and his crew were the true aggressors.

The “All Of The Above” rapper said that he was with Uncle Murda, who were both scheduled to perform, before the melee broke out. Maino says that Taxstone was just enjoying the T.I, show when he trouble approached him. This was totally contrary to Troy Ave’s side of the story.

The shooting took the life of Troy Ave’s friend and bodyguard, Ronald “Banga” McPhatter.

Check out what maino had to say below.

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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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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.

Courtneyb contributed to this story

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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.”

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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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[WATCH] Two Men Almost Fight Outside Courtroom After Troy Ave’s Testimony In Taxstone Trial

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The courtroom in 100 Centre Street was extremely tense yesterday(March 14) after Troy Ave testified against Taxstone for the shooting death of Troy Ave’s bodyguard Ronald “Banga” McPhatter at Irving Plaza in 2016.

Reporters were speaking to Brooklyn rapper Manolo Rose about what happened that fateful night at Irving Plaza when Rose stated that Troy Ave was lying on the stand. While Manolo was speaking about the incident. two men began yelling at one another, which almost became physical. Court officers step in between the two parties to keep the confrontation from escalating.

See the video of the incident below.

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