NEW YORK — A brutal attack in broad daylight has left Buckshot, a celebrated Brooklyn rapper and member of the influential group Boot Camp Clik, recovering from severe injuries. The incident occurred on October 28 near a property he owns in East Flatbush and involved a group of assailants linked to a local criminal known … Read more
Brooklyn, NY — Buckshot, a prominent figure in the hip-hop community and member of the rap group Black Moon, was recently assaulted in Brooklyn, prompting a surge of support from fans and fellow artists. The attack, which was recorded and subsequently went viral on social media, showed the rapper with visible injuries and in a … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Devontay Banks, was taken into custody in Florida on charges related to a murder-for-hire plot. This follows the earlier arrest of five individuals connected with Only The Family, a hip-hop collective founded by Lil Durk, who are also implicated in related charges. Lil Durk, 32, … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Grammy-winning artist Lil Durk, formally known as Durk Derrick Banks, finds himself at the center of controversy as five men allegedly connected to his music group, “Only the Family” (OTF), face charges in a murder-for-hire scheme. This plot was reportedly in retaliation for the 2020 killing of rapper King Von, a rising … Read more
Philadelphia, PA — The city was rocked by violence when a local rapper known for his affiliations with the street gang ‘YBC’ was fatally shot in Olney, a neighborhood north of downtown. The incident reportedly occurred late Wednesday evening, sending waves of shock through both the music and community circles of Philadelphia. The deceased, whom … Read more
Los Angeles, CA — A California man has been convicted for his role in orchestrating the tragic killing of rapper PnB Rock, who was fatally shot last year during a robbery at a Los Angeles restaurant. The accused, Freddie Lee Trone, sent his then 17-year-old son to commit the murder in September 2022, prosecutors said. … Read more
Sacramento, Calif. – A tragic incident unfolded at a Sacramento County drive-thru, where a local rapper was fatally shot after being pursued by an assailant, according to statements from the District Attorney’s office. The event has shocked the local community and fans nationwide, opening up conversations on violence in the music industry and public safety. … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Authorities in Tampa announced a series of arrests on Monday linked to the tragic death of Charles Jones, a drill rapper known by his stage name Julio Foolio, who was gunned down in a hotel parking lot over a month ago. The shooting also left four others injured, shedding light on the … Read more
Tampa, Fla. — The rising star of the hip-hop community, 26-year-old rapper Julio Foolio, was tragically gunned down in an ambush in a Tampa parking lot on June 23. The attack, which was captured on leaked surveillance footage, took place in a lot commonly used by guests of two prominent city hotels, the Hilton and … Read more
Tampa, FL – Early Sunday morning, a hotel shooting in Tampa claimed the life of Charles Jones, known professionally as the rapper Julio Foolio. Authorities are investigating the incident, which adds to the concerning trend of violence affecting figures in the music industry. The Tampa Police Department responded to emergency calls around 2 a.m. Upon … Read more