Holder, 32, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the rapper's death. Further investigation revealed photos of guns on Hakeem Robinson's Instagram account, plus a music video by McCormick with the caption "Byeeee byeeee" and emojis of waving hands, the warrant said. Robison's song "Ksoo B" also mentions Gainer. Jacksonvilles most popular rappers started borrowing sounds from Cash Money Records, Trill Ent, and the Chicago drill scene to create gritty music that more accurately depicted what the streets of Jacksonville are really like. The gun appeared to jam and the rapper wasnt able to land the kill shot. It has taken off like a rocket with 14 million views in that timespan. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. In a twisted show of love, respect and honor, several people who were close to the rapper reportedly smoked some of his cremated remains. Meanwhile,Robinson Jr. remained at large. The group was out celebrating a friends birthday. Addison (also known as Boss Goon) was murdered in January 2019 after a show at Paradise Gentlemens Club. Hakeem Armani Robinson, a Jacksonville rapper who goes by the name Ksoo, was arrested and charged with the murder of two men. Bullard was the only survivor of an ambush shooting on Town Center Parkway in 2018 that left three others dead, including his brother. The entire music video, directed by TeoShotThis, takes place on a golf course as Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, and FastMoney Goon look seriously out of place in preppy clothing, smoking cigars and hurling threats at their opps. Community leaders and family members held a vigil for Gainer in that same gazebo days later. So we here. It was nearing 1 million views in 12 hours. News4Jax Crime and Safety Expert Ken Jefferson said social media accounts and rap videos are often monitored by investigators because they will give coded clues about feuds between rival gangs. Gainers mother said Robinson and other rappers continuously mocked her sons death in music videos and on social media for years. A Jacksonville neighborhood turned into the set of a music video on Monday when superstar rapper Lil Baby and Jacksonville rapper Nardo Wick took over a corner store in Arlington. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office later. One of the victims referenced in a KTA song is Freddy Patterson, a 30-year-old father of 12 who was shot and killed in November 2020. Yungeen Ace escaped death again in March 2019 after another attempt on his life in Waycross, Ga. A 30-year-old man was killed in that shooting and three men were arrested. The best thing for us to do at that point is to put that information on those videos with some physical evidence, with some things that we know will help put that together and make a much stronger case, Waters said. Nobody can do anything worse to me than killing my child.. These vloggers, and social media posts from Yungeen Ace and Julio Foolio, concede that this beef went from bad to deadly with the May 2017 killing of 19-year-old Zion Brown on Jacksonville's Westside after a man stormed a home there and shot him to death. I can say that theyve slowed down and it would stand to reason that because those young men that are in a place where they are awaiting trial, they can no longer harm people in our community, said Waters, who recently announced his candidacy for Jacksonville sheriff. Rothermel was hit by a stray bullet during a shootout between cars. Despite the rising popularity of the songs which have become the subject of a YouTube documentary that features News4Jaxs coverage of the violence and has been viewed 3 million times JSO said the number of murders in the past year in Jacksonville has gone down. After Robinson was arrested, a record company offered to pay for his bond. Then on Jan. 15, 2020, 23-year-old rapper Charles McCormick, whos known as Lil Buck, was shot and killed in Arlington during a daytime ambush in a shopping plaza. Media Take Out confirmed that yesterday Florida Rapper 320Popout Shot & Killed In Jacksonville. When officers reportedly arrived at the scene, they found (victim) Holmes shot in or near his vehicle. That shit crazy. Most of those impacts are positive," Williams said during a news conference Jan. 30, 2019 where he, the mayor and State's Attorney announced the arrests of six convicted felons who were seen with firearms in rap videos. He was allegedly leaving a studio near Aventura in Miami, Florida, when his car was attacked. I hope and pray that the person, or the persons, who are rapping about that, they understand that you have a mom, too. He said Ksoos issues with McCormick started after the decedent talked [disparagingly] about [rapper] Willie Addison. Jacksonville rapper Spinabenz faces trial delay on firearms charges Share Watch on The rapper will likely spend the extra weeks behind bars since his bond was revoked for allegedly removing his ankle monitor. These rivalries have sparked beefs that turned deadly, most notable, in the 1990's - East Coast vs. West Coast - which resulted in the murders of arguably the two best in the industry, Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. Just over a month after Addison's death,16-year-old Adrian Dennard Gainer Jr., a rapper known as Bibby, was shot deadin the Hilltop Village Apartments. Rod K death article (damn both of them died at hilltop) The diss track uses A Thousand Miles as a back track, coming after deceased rappers Bibby, Teki, and Lil Nine, who the guys are supposedly smoking in the clip. The father of Jacksonville rapper Ksoo will testify against his son in the 23-year-old's upcoming first-degree murder trial. Barner said the reason for wanting McCormick dead was that he had made a song that "talked despairingly" about Hakeem Robinson's dead brother, Willie Addison Jr. More:Jacksonville mother seeks publics help finding suspects on first anniversary of sons shooting death, More:Gang initiation led to Oct. 3 Jacksonville homicide and arrest a month later. Baldazo, was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from Christus Mother Frances. They later fled the scene and crashed in a nearby neighborhood before escaping the police. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The cover included an image of Zion Brown, who was shot and killed in a 2017 triple shooting. Despite the sometimes heartbreaking lyrics heard in the music videos, Johnsons mother feels they could help the police. If you're not a fan of hip hop music, you're probably unaware of the level of talented musicians coming out of Jacksonville right now. A year later, his remains were found in a wooded area. Police said Addison and others left the club and were onEmerson Street whenthe shooting took place near Spring Park Road. Julio Foolio also makes a reference to the death of Yungeen Aces brother and two others in his video for When I See You, which has been viewed over 24 million times on YouTube. Rapper Ksoo Accused of Murdering Two Men - Music Fatal shooting at Shore House Apartments in Arlington, Man shot dead by security guard at Florida supermarket. Waters said JSO is constantly monitoring social media and every video that goes online. Marshals Service offereda $5,000 reward for information that ledto his arrest. A suspect was seen on dash-camera footage fleeing from McCormick's death and DeCoste insists this person cannot be Robinson because the person is too small. He even created a T-shirt airbrushed with a photo of Royale D'Von Smith Jr., aka 23, that said "Rest in piss 23." Addison, a rapper known as Boss Goon, was shot on Jan. 16, 2019, after he performed at a late-night rap music event at the Paradise Gentlemen's Club at 8669 Baymeadows Road. Tom Hanks SON SHOOTS HIS SHOT AT BLACK WOMEN. First Coast News spoke with the victim's cousin, Roderick Holmes, who tells us the victim was 21-year-old Joshua Holmes. That was followed by another hit on KTA a month later in February 2019 with the death of Julio Foolio's little brother, 16-year-old Adrian Dennard Gainer Jr., aka Bibby, at a Moncrief area apartment complex. Once a violent crime has been committed by one group, more resources are directed towards that group in an enforcement effort to stop the violence. The Violence Reduction Section within JSO is actively working to proactively disrupt these feuds. In addition . ATK is listed on Apple Music under Ksoos music, but the ATK website is not active and reads Opening Soon., A post shared by ESPN 98 (@julio_foolio). In the past two weeks, six people have been arrested and linked to both killings. He happened to be Ksoos half-brother. Police are investigating Jackson Mahomes, the 22-year-old brother of Patrick Mahomes, for an incident that occured at a Kansas City area bar. JSO Chief of Investigations T.K. Bibby is Adrian Gainer, a 16-year-old friend of rapper Julio Foolio who was shot and killed in the Hilltop Village Apartments in 2019. If you havent noticed, something big is happening in Jacksonville right now. Marvin Hartley "Ramboe Slice" Jacksonville Fl, Rapper From Mixon TownTOP 18- Jacksonville Fl, Rappers Who Were Killed (P. And whenever anyone outside the state talks about Florida rap, they almost always bring up Southern regions like Miami and Broward County. They included shots of Whoppa dancing his heart out at the beginning of the song and all four guys pointing up enthusiastically to Heaven in the hoo. Final gang suspect in Jacksonville rapper's 2020 death is arrested ), Julio Foolio whose legal name is Charles Jones, according to his Spotify profile says in Beatbox Remix/Bibby Flow.. As reported by First Coast News,Abdul Robinson Sr. agreed to cooperate with prosecutors after both of his sons were charged in 2020. Theres been one other arrest this week that also may have a link to the violence. Smoke Durk and Bibby to the face though," Robinson raps in the song. Jacksonville Teen's Murder Becomes TikTok Trend Thanks To - AllHipHop Although some rappers have done interviews with national hip-hop journalists, none of them agreed to interview with News4Jax. By. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Hip-hop heads rejoice because heavy hitters Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have announced their State of Mind Tour 2023 and Jacksonville is on the list. The officer chased the car until it crashed on nearby Townsend Boulevard, and three people inside ran away. The response to Yungeen Aces song, recorded by rival rapper Julio Foolio Beatbox Remix/Bibby Flow has racked up more than 9 million views. Died: November 5, 2022 Aaron Carter is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, actor, and record producer. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A week after the arrest of Hakeem Robinson, a Jacksonville rapper known as Ksoo, in connection with the shooting death of a 23-year-old man in Arlington, a warrant for his arrest suggests a feud over a rap song may have led to the murder. He told investigators he was with Robinson and Whitaker when they tracked down McCormick. But MTO News has learned that in the lyrics to the song, the rappers all from Jacksonville confess to allegedly killing at least three people. So one of your friends, one of your associates says were going to get back and were going to do something, and theyll start a shooting war, Waters said. Somebody like Lil Poppa delivers his message with a lot of melody, while an artist like Foolio attacks his songs with much more aggressive energy. The U.S. The following February, Julio Foolio's little 16-year-old brother Adrian Dennard Gainer Jr., aka Bibby was killed. "Nobody can do anything worse to me than killing my child." We do have a group in the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office that spends all their time dealing with this issue. According to the Jacksonville Beach police, the incident happened outside The Pier Restaurant at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. he was on the come up fr dude was talented. Addison'sfather, Abdul Robinson, was among those shot but not killed inside, according to news partner First Coast News. There are hundreds of videos on YouTube describing what both acronyms mean with some slight variations. For now, since the lyrics about the murders arent a chargeable offense, the mothers hope people will speak up and give police information about the crimes if they know something so they can finally have justice for their sons. The identification of the victim was confirmed by the outlet after they spoke with Roderick Holmes, the rappers cousin. Robinson was indicted for first-degree murder on March 24, reports First Coast News. A lot of times the rap videos sends out a message, and youve got to pay close attention to the lyrics of it. But MTO News has learned that in the lyrics to the song, the rappers - all from Jacksonville - confess to allegedly killing at least three people. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. The KTA music video lyrics also mention Corbin Johnson. News4Jax contacted several rappers seen in the viral videos and their attorneys to share their story. The song was created by Florida Rappers Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, & FastMoney Goon. Who I smoke, Bibby. Ksoo stands accused of killing two rival Jacksonville rappers: Charles McCormick (also known as Lil Buck, killed in January 2020) and Adrian Gainer (also known as Bibby, killed in February 2019). Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Man found dead in jacksonville fl - gaecaw.von-der-leuchtenburg.de Instead of continuing to let outsiders control the narrative of a city that they have never stepped foot in, I want to give a platform for these rappers to tell their truths. Keyanta Bullard also known as rapper Yungeen. Attorney says prosecutor wrongfully pursuing Jacksonville rappers - MSN McCormick was gunned downabout 11 a.m. on Jan. 15, 2020,witnessed by an off-duty officerwho said the gunman stood over the victim and shot him with a rifle before getting into a Nissan Altima, the warrant said. Carter became popular among pre-teen and teenage audiences after having released his debut studio album at the age of nine. Leeke got shot (well damn! 'The saga continues:' Wu-Tang and Nas tour to stop in Jacksonville There's a deadly feud happening here, which is nothing new, but now it's taking place on social media for all to see. You never know what God has planned, ya know? Jones said. They might implicate a person, Jefferson said. "Went out to eat on his birthday - four shot, three dead in the worse way - he kept dissin' on me - no he's smokin' 23 ". Bullard survived despite being shot eight times and has gone on to find increasing fame with nearly 3 million followers on Instagram and a deal with a major record label. Stray Drive-By Shooting Claims Life of Aspiring Florida Rapper A 23-year-old man identified as Leon D'Shawn Bennett, an aspiring Florida rapper was shot and killed outside a Jacksonville-area restaurant in a drive-by shooting that followed a street fight. Investigators found 45 shell casings at thecrime scene. Father Of Viral Rapper Ksoo Will Testify Against His Son In Murder The song was created last year, but its BLOWING UP on Tiktok this week. The rappers in Jacksonville are taking violence, hip hop and videos to the extreme. Weve seen some viral remixes pop off in the last few years, including Camrons interpolation of the track. Addison,a rapper known asBoss Goon, was shoton Jan. 16, 2019, after he performed at a late-night rap music event at the Paradise Gentlemens Club at 8669 Baymeadows Road. He posted a photo of the T-shirt on his Instagram page saying, "I'm getting a new T-shirt made for my show.". https://t.co/21TO8p2oH3. Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. The artists themselves play a big part in beefs being publicized, and most of them acknowledge that to be true, but as someone born and raised in Jacksonville, its been troublesome to see people who are not affiliated with these beefs make jokes (and content) out of a serious situation that doesnt involve them. Hakeem Robinsons attorney told News4Jax that ATK is a certified business, not a violent gang. Jacksonville, Florida's deadly rapper beef is getting bloodier The arrest warrant said Gainer and another man werein a gazebo at the complex at 1646 W. 45th St. at about 3 p.m. Surveillance video spotted a gray or silver Nissan Altima drive into the complex. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Two weeks later, Damon Rothermel was shot and killed while riding his bicycle on Emerson Street. Shots were fired into that home nearly missing a couple and a 1-year-old child. The case against Robinson got a break when investigators used a confidential informant inside the pre-trial detention facility to record conversation with Barner. Someone fired from another vehicle that pulled alongside their Chevrolet Tahoe, according to the Sheriffs Office. "The tragic. Some suspectsalso face murder charges in theFeb. 25,2019, shooting death of16-year-old rapper Adrian Gainer, aka Bibby, in the Hilltop Village Apartments,court records said. This isnt the only murder Robinson is accused of. Thomas and Bullard were both implicated in that robbery where the two conspired to rob someone who was reportedly selling marijuana, according to a June 2018 article in The Florida Times-Union. - Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams. The shooting victims had just left a rap music event at Paradise Gentlemens Club on Baymeadows Road. And to be fair, there havent been many successful rappers to emerge from the city over the years, minus a few exceptions. It started Jan. 16, 2019, when rapper Willie Addison, known as Boss Goon, was killed and five others were wounded in Spring Park. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. I know I cant bring peace to Jacksonville singlehandedly, but Ive seen the city drown in so much negativity that I wanted to put forth a small beacon of honesty on a place I call home, and highlight some of the most talented rappers the city has ever seen. Says He Has No Beef With Boosie Badazz: Someone Misspoke, Sauce Walka Reportedly Arrested In Miami On Drug Charges, Post Malone Allegedly Blows Off Deposition Over $350K Split From Ex-Girlfriend, Musiq Soulchild Reflects On A Past Love On Hit-Boy-Produced I Remember You My Ex, Grandmaster Flash Surprises Fans With Masked Singer Appearance: Its A Great Show, Pooh Shiesty Ordered To Pay Restitution To Victims Of 2020 Shooting, Larry June & The Alchemist Announce Joint Album The Great Escape, Nicki Minaj Returns With New 2000s-Sampling Single Red Ruby Da Sleeze. Waters said ATK may be linked to more than a dozen Jacksonville murders and other crimes committed in response to perceived insults.
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