Newark Shooting Leaves Two Dead—Including 10-Year-Old Child
The police continue to search for answers and the community reels from another act of gun violence.
Mozzy Detained Following Shooting Involving Seven Victims: Graphic Video Shows Bloodshed
The incident took place at a venue called City Nightz, where Mozzy had shown up following his performance at another nearby club.
Jazmine Sullivan Cancels Headlining Juneteenth Event At Leimert Park Over Alleged Shooting
But Living Legends rapper Luckyiam is one of many disputing the allegation. He tweeted, “THERE WAS NO SHOOTING IN LEIMERT PARK JUNETEENTH. A VENDOR TENT FELL AND EVERYONE STARTED RUNNING. (Please Stop spreading false narratives).”
Three Dead Following Mass Shooting At Nutty Still Gassin’ Concert In Kansas City
A Kansas City area rapper, Nutty Still Gassin, was performing that evening, evidenced by a Facebook video he posted from the club.
JayDaYoungan’s Father Says Son Killed In Ambush By 5 Gunmen; Attack Not Gang Related
JayDaYoungan did not know his attackers, who were envious of his success and lifestyle as a rapper, his father claims.
JayDaYoungan Killed In Louisiana Shooting; Father Also Shot
JayDaYoungan died at the age of 24 in a shooting in Bogalusa, Louisiana that also left his father Kenyatta Scott Sr. injured.
Man Who Wanted To Shoot Yo Gotti Fans Cites Mental Crisis, Gets $50K Bond Revoked
Elijah Hyman threatened to shoot fans leaving Yo Gotti’s annual Birthday Bash, which was held at the FedEx Forum in Memphis.
Republican Ronny Jackson Blames Rap Music For School Shooting In Uvalde, Texas
Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson dismissed the idea of gun control yet criticized rap music in wake of a deadly school shooting.
UPDATE: Snootie Wild Dead After Getting Shot
A representative for Memphis rapper Snootie Wild revealed he’s fighting for his life after news surfaced about him getting shot.
Megan Thee Stallion Posts Tory Lanez Apology Texts Amid Shooting Case
Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez clashed on a social media after a false story emerged about the latter’s felony assault case.
Tory Lanez Allegedly Shouted “Dance, B####!” Before Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Tory Lanez yelled, “Dance, b####!” before shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020, according to a detective’s testimony.
Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Clarence Avant’s Wife
A suspect was arrested in connection to the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, who was the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant.
Officer Who Shot & Killed Pharrell’s Cousin Won’t Face Criminal Charges
A special grand jury decided not to charge Virginia Beach Officer Solomon D. Simmons for shooting and killing Pharrell’s cousin Donovon Lynch.
Young Dolph Murder Investigation Suggests “Gang Retaliation” Motive
Police believe Young Dolph’s murder in Memphis could be gang-related after finding a link to a deadly shooting in another city in Tennessee.
Man Shot Near Young Dolph Memorial, 3 People Detained
A drive-by shooting occurred near a memorial for the late Young Dolph, who was shot and killed at a bakery in his hometown of Memphis.
Young Dolph’s Death Lead To Calls For Citywide Curfew In Memphis
A state representative and city councilman pushed for a citywide curfew in Memphis after Young Dolph was shot and killed on Wednesday.
Young Dolph’s Death Prompts Memphis Mayor To Ask For “Calm” In City
Mayor Jim Strickland called on Memphis residents to stay calm after Young Dolph was shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon.
Bay Area Rapper Lil Theze Reportedly Killed
Lil Theze, a Bay Area rapper from Vallejo, was reportedly killed during the attempted robbery of a retired police captain.
Hitman Holla Says His Girlfriend Was Shot In Face During Home Invasion
Hitman Holla’s girlfriend Cinnamon was shot in the face during a home invasion, which occurred while the battle rapper was out of town.
Duke Deuce Avoids Gunfire On Livestream
Motown Records artist Duke Deuce had to run and take cover after shots were fired while he was livestreaming on Instagram.
