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Kodak Black Remembers XXXTentacion In New Post

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Kodak Black and XXXTentacion were both rising stars in the rap world around the time of XXX’s untimely death in June 2018. The two Floridian rhymers shared a relationship characterized by both collaboration and conflict—at one point they were even locked up in the same jail together. Their joint single “Roll In Peace” helped catapult them into the spotlight in spite of their once-looming legal battles. After XXXTentacion’s passing, Kodak continued to show respect to the artist’s legacy with mentions of him on Dying To Live’s “Malcolm X.X.X.” and a tribute song entitled “Falling Over” in 2021.

The self-proclaimed Project Baby took to Instagram today to show more love to the fallen star. Emotions flow through the post as Kodak Black calls his late friend a Broward County legend. “One Of The Best Things To Ever Happen To This Small Town [sad face emoji],” he writes about XXXTentacion. In the following slide, Kodak introduces new artist Bryant Barnes, who he says reminds him of his friend Jahseh. The guitar-playing crooner has over 40 million TikTok views on his emo-etched performances. Upon further listening, it’s more than clear why the “Maui Woop“ rapper compares the instrumental pair.

Kodak Black Shares Photo of Fallen Star

Three years to the day, Kodak Black remembered XXXTentacion’s passing by sharing their last conversation with fans. In 2019, released audio of XXX begging him to “please be cautious.” X adds, “It be the animal in us that drives us to do the things that bear us consequences.” The rappers go on to note the lack of love they receive from others versus what they put out. “’Cause we the ones with all the love. We are the ones with the love fam,” says XXX. “When you start giving n***as money, that’s when they f**k up the relationship and I noticed that.”

The trial for XXTentacion’s murder is still underway well into 2023. It finally began in January, with defense attorneys accusing Drake of being involved. A judge later dismissed the claim, confirming the Canadian superstar does not have to sit in for a deposition late last month. Prior to the failed attempt at a celebrity court sighting, Kodak Black was cited for his alleged involvement, according to murder suspect Dedrick Williams. Attorneys for the young man stated he interacted with Kodak during his Broward County jail stint for prescription pills. They believe the “vital” footage will prove their client’s innocence, to which Kodak Black has yet to respond.

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XXXTENTACION Murder: Drake’s Attorney Wants Defense Sanctioned Over Deposition Request

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Drake still hasn’t escaped the possible deposition surrounding XXXTENTACION’s murder. Drizzy faced numerous requests to be deposed in the case due to his feud with the late Florida rapper. Most recently, a process server attempted to subpoena Drake at his California mansion, only to be met by his security who refused to accept anything on his behalf. His bodyguards allegedly kicked the subpoena down the driveway afterward. “Drake’s staff believes that physically kicking the subpoena is a legally sound way of refusing service,” Dedrick Williams attorney, Mauricio Padilla, said. 

The judge ruled that Drake would have to sit down for some sort of deposition by Feb. 24th. Per Rolling Stone, on Feb. 17th, the judge stated that Drake’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, and the defense, Padilla, would have to “work together to mutually agree to a time that was convenient to Mr. Graham, agree on parameters for topics discussed at deposition and even stated that he would even consider sealing the deposition.” He added that they need to balance “the rights of the defendants to investigate the first degree murder case properly with Aubrey Drake Graham’s privacy issue.”

Drake’s Attorney Clashes With The Defense

Drake’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, appeared in court this week where he formally addressed complaints from the defense surrounding the subpoena. Padilla said he tried to serve Cohen after asking if he would “accept service” on Drake’s behalf. However, Cohen allegedly refused. At this point, Padilla claimed that he “mentioned possibly asking for attorney’s fees, the metaphorical equivalent to kicking the subpoena down the driveway.” 

In response to Padilla, Cohen said that the attempt to expedite the deposition is “quite simply, legally unsound.” He added that they failed to properly serve Drake with the subpoena in accordance with California laws. “Counsel for the Defendant’s only logical motive in moving for an order to show cause a second time would have been to inject celebrity spectacle into an otherwise routine trial and generate headlines in the news,” Cohen told the court. Then, he asked the court to force Padilla to cover Drake’s attorney fees. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding the case.

Drake’s Security Sternly Warns Process Server In XXXTENTACION Murder Trial: Transcript

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The trial surrounding the men accused of murdering XXXTENTACION began this month. However, a defense attorney for one of the defendants has desperately tried to get a deposition out of Drake. The feud between the two rappers became a main force in the defense’s argument during the beginning stages of the trial. The defense, Mauricio Padilla, argued that the Canadian rapper had a hand in the Broward County rapper’s death. His attorney has fought the motion, leading to a back-and-forth in court. And while Padilla feels as though this is helping his client’s case, most feel as though it’s an outrageous strategy.

Most recently, reports emerged of Drake’s security guards blocking a subpoena. Padilla filed a motion detailing the encounter with his armed guards on Valentine’s Day at his California residence. “After having the gate shut in his face, the process server posted the subpoena, only to have one of Mr. Graham’s security staff literally kick the subpoena down the lone driveway… Security is heard saying that ‘no one is being served here,” the motion read. “Apparently, Drake’s staff believe that physically kicking the subpoena is a legally sound way of refusing service.”

Transcripts Surface Of Drake’s Security Vs. Process Server: “By the way, I like Drake.”

In the transcripts obtained by Cathy Russon of Law & Crime Network, the security shut down the process servers attempt to hand over the subpoena. “We are not obligated to do anything or accept any, please get off of property,” the security told the server, who then asked him for his name. After refusing to identify himself, the server stated that its only for a “virtual deposition.” “It is not even like a lawsuit bro,” the server said.

Eventually, the two servers said that were going to “drop it.” However, security said they couldn’t accept legal paperwork. “I am not authorized to accept anything,” the security added. At that point, process server #2 pushed security further to accept the documents. “Aubrey AKA Drake, you are being served,” the process server said before the second one added, “By the way, I like Drake. Check out the transcript above. 

[WATCH] XXXTENTACION Murder Witness Says He Shared Bloody Photo Of Late Rapper Because He Was A ‘Big Fan’

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On day six of XXXTENTACION’s murder trial, a fan named Scott Barbieux was called to the stand to recount the events that led him to photograph the late rapper after he was shot and killed.

According to Barbieux, he and his ex-girlfriend were window shopping at RIVA Motorsports in Deerfield Beach, Florida when he witnessed XXX getting robbed and ultimately murdered.

Following the incident, Barbieux testified that he checked on the “Look at Me!” recording artist — saw the bullet wounds and assumed him dead — before taking a photo and posting it to Snapchat.

During his testimony, Barbieux proceeded to tell Prosecutor Pascale Achille that he took the snap because he was a huge fan of XXXTENTACION. Though, he was not in possession of the photo for long as investigators immediately took his phone from him at the scene of the crime.

“Do you recall taking a photograph with your phone of Mr. Onfroy after he was shot and seated in his vehicle?” Achille asked Barbieux.

“Yes,” Barbieux replied.

“Why did you do that?” asked Achille.

“Because I was a big fan of his and I wanted to have a photo to remember that forever,” Barbieux replied.

“Did that photograph, did you then upload it?” Achille asked.

“It was on Snapchat, yes,” confirmed Barbieux.

Prior to the incident, Barbieux admitted that he crossed paths with the “Hope” rapper as he exited the motorcycle shop but was denied when he asked for a photo-op. “Hey X let me get a photo — but he just ignored me and got in his car,” Barbieux testified. “He wasn’t in a good mood. You could tell by the way he came out of the door,” he added, detailing the rapper’s abrupt exit.

Later on, during the defense’s cross-examination, Barbieux testified that he checked on the body and realized the rapper had passed away. Defense attorney Mauricio Padilla then asked Barbieux if he received compensation for the image, to which he replied: “No.”

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XXXTENTACION Fan Explains Posting Snapchat Of Late Rapper After His Death

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Celebrity trials have been steadily feeding the news cycle lately. The final months of 2022 saw Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s demise play out in court, and Tory Lanez has been behind bars since December in the aftermath of his legal battle with Megan Thee Stallion. Most recently, we’re finally seeing the murder trial for XXXTENTACION, who was tragically killed in 2018, play out.

The past few weeks have brought forward plenty of interesting information. Among the headlines, we’ve seen Drake narrowly escaping a deposition as well as defense lawyers attempting to use the late rapper’s alleged cheating against him posthumously. The latter was denied last week, and during recent sessions, the topics of conversation have become more serious.

On Tuesday (February 14), Scott Barbieux gave his testimony. The young man is a fan of XXXTENTACION, and he and his ex-girlfriend happened to be shopping at RIVA Motorsports on the same day as him. They were checking out bikes when the robbery and fatal shooting of the Florida native took place before their eyes. When the criminals fled the scene, Barbieux approached the artist’s body before taking a photo and posting it on Snapchat.

During court, Prosecutor Pascale Achille spoke with the witness, asking, “Do you recall taking a photograph with your phone of Mr. Onfroy after he was shot and seated in his vehicle?” He responded yes, and when pressed for an explanation as to why Barbieux explained that he “was a big fan” and “wanted to have a photo to remember that forever.”

In this handout provided by the Miami Dade County Corrections, Rapper XXXTentacion, also known as Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy poses for his mugshot after being charged with seven new felonies stemming from a 2016 domestic violence case on December 15, 2017 in Miami, Florida. The new charges are for witness tampering and harassment. (Photo by Miami Dade County Corrections via Getty Images)

Before the shooting took place, he and his girlfriend crossed paths with XXX elsewhere in the motorcycle shop. At the time he asked for a photo but was denied the opportunity. After witnessing the shooting, Barbieux says he touched the father of one’s body before taking the photo. After giving him a shake, he realized that the young performer had passed on.

Achille asked the witness if he was compensated for his Snapchat upload, to which he said, “No.” Barbieux also noted that the photo was taken down immediately so it didn’t have a chance to go viral. Read more recent updates from the courthouse here, and listen to the aforementioned testimony in the video below at the 4:48:56 mark.

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Day 7: Lead Forensic Investigator Walks Jury Through XXXTentacion’s “Catastrophic” Gunshot Evidence

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Broward Sheriff’s Office lead forensic investigator, Det. Clint Williams walked the jury through evidence collected on June 18, 2016. The alleged three men on trial killed the late rapper in a botched robbery, with a fourth pleading guilty in August 2022. Updated By: Nadya Nataly (2/17/23 at 6:00 pm) The Gunshot Evidence Walking the jury […]

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Day 6: XXXTentacion’s Fatal Robbery Not Connected To Drake According To Witness

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Tenell Carter, the ex-girlfriend of one of the men involved in the botched robbery-turned-homicide, hit the witness stand on the sixth day of the murder trial. Carter said Drake and other celebrities named had nothing to do with the murder. Updated By: Nadya Nataly (2/17/23 at 12:15 pm) Williams’ Ex-Girlfriend Takes The Stand On the […]

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Day 5: “I Knew There Was A Good Chance We Could Be Caught” — State’s Star Witness Details  XXXTentacion’s Final Moments

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Prosecutors had another chance to interview the state’s star witness, Robert Allen during the murder trial of the late rapper, XXXTentacion, on Feb. 14.  Allen, who pleaded guilty to the murder in 2022, detailed the rapper’s final moments. Updated By: Nadya Nataly (2/16/23 at 2:30 pm) Robert Allen, the only suspect to plead guilty in […]

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It Looks Like Drake Won’t Have To Give A Deposition In The Case Of XXXTentacion’s Murder After All

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As of today (February 14) Drake reportedly is no longer required to sit for a deposition in the case of the murder of rapper XXXTentacion, according to TMZ.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Drake was subpoenaed to give a deposition by attorney Mauricio Padilla, who is representing suspect Dedrick Williams in the case. If he failed to show up to deposition, which was scheduled for February 24, he would be required to appear in court on February 27.

Drake’s legal team reportedly told the court that the aforementioned subpoena was unreasonable, as there is no sort of evidence potentially linking Drake to the murder.

“It is both unreasonable and oppressive to subpoena an out-of-state party who has not been mentioned in any reports, any investigation, or referenced to have any involvement in this matter,” Drake’s attorney Bradford M. Cohen wrote, according to ;Billboard. “To mandate that he appear for deposition for something that he very clearly has no relevant knowledge of is unreasonable.”

It appears that Judge Michael A. Usan agreed with Cohen’s statement, and has therefore has exempt Drake from giving a deposition or in court.

Though, TMZ also reports that there is still time for Padilla to convince Judge Husan there’s some other cause for Drake to be deposed, and issue a new subpoena, however, time is running out.