Watch a news report about the tragedy as well as a music video from 320Popout below. August 11, 2022. One of the six defendants in McCormicks murder, Dominique Barner, also agreed to cooperate with investigators. JACKSONVILLE, Fla WARNING:The following article contains videos and links that contain music and subject matter that may be offensive to some. A fingerprint on the handgun was found to be Hakeem Robinson's, while a hair found on a T-shirt nearby was also identified as his after a lab test. Deontrae Thomas (left) and Kenyata Bullard, aka Yungeen Ace, were arrested following an Orange Park robbery. "N never play with Ksoo. August 10, 2021. Phoenix rapper Mega Ran is curating a three-day music festival at Red Moon Ale House in Yuma, Arizona, with a winning mix of indie-rock and hip-hop acts the weekend of May 12-14. This isnt an exhaustive listtheres a lot of exciting talent coming out of the city right nowbut these are some of the up-and-coming rappers who you should be paying attention to right now. dscanlan@jacksonville.com,(904) 359-4549. A Jacksonville, Florida, grand jury indicted Hakeem Robinson, a rapperwho performs as Ksoo, in the deaths of two men. After Robinson was arrested, a record company offered to pay for his bond. He even created a T-shirt airbrushed with a photo of Royale D'Von Smith Jr., aka 23, that said "Rest in piss 23." (Damn.) The response to Yungeen Aces song, recorded by rival rapper Julio Foolio Beatbox Remix/Bibby Flow has racked up more than 9 million views. 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. ), Who I Smoke by Jacksonville rapper Yungeen Ace, ambush shooting on Town Center Parkway in 2018, shot and killed in the Hilltop Village Apartments in 2019, charged with second-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of Charles McCormick, Robinson Sr.s sons known as Boss Goon, was killed, during the daytime ambush in a shopping plaza, who was recorded by a confidential informant in jail, a 30-year-old father of 12 who was shot and killed in November 2020, subject of a YouTube documentary that features News4Jaxs coverage of the violence and has been viewed 3 million times, who recently announced his candidacy for Jacksonville sheriff. filter list by All Voters rank it your way 1 YNW Melly 5,023 votes Born and raised in Gifford #6 of 27 The Best New Rappers Of 2019, Ranked #25 of 97 Died: November 5, 2022 Aaron Carter is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, actor, and record producer. He has been in a Duval County jail since September 2020, after police arrested Robinson in the shooting of McCormick. The KTA music video lyrics also mention Corbin Johnson. Elizabeth Gainer is now waiting for the trial and hoping for justice for her son. The way the video is edited is funny yet utterly disrespectful. Robinson Sr. is charged as accessory after the fact to first-degree murder along with three others. The rapper was in the passenger seat and was shot multiple times, as was the driver. Police said Rothermel was hit by a stray bullet during a shootout between cars. Certain subsections of YouTube are even making money by breaking down all the rivalries. Unfortunately, gangs and Entertainment Groups are creating violence over these rap videos on publicly shared media. Three days after Whitaker was arrested, Arlisa Tarver, a JSO employee, was arrested for alerting gang members of pending arrest warrants. The U.S. Shot and killed Damo Glo 6/15/2022 23 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Investigators had found a rifleleft in the Nissanalong with a handgun when they searched the car, the warrant said. Avril Lavigne and Tyga Continue to Fuel Dating Rumors in Wake of Mod Sun Breakup, Shania Twain Reveals If Ex Robert 'Mutt' Lange Is Still With Former Friend Marie Anne After Affair, Former Letlive Guitarist Jeff Sahyoun Gets Candid About Carving New 'Path in Music' With Electronic-Rock Project Erase Theory (Exclusive), Watch: Demi Lovato Fights Off Raging Ghostface in 'Scream 6' Music Video for 'Still Alive', Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Delight With Surprise Performance. 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. Holmes was a rapper in Jacksonville who performed under the name 320Popout. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. 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 above video is from a previous article originally published Aug. 12, 2021 Attorneys for a Jacksonville rapper accused in two separate homicides are asking a Duval County Circuit Court judge . Bullard served seven months in jail after pleading no contest in Novemberr 2016. Credit: Screenshot YouTube video "When I See You". He performed under the name 320Popout. Historically speaking, Jacksonville has been one of the more violent cities in Florida, but things have become progressively worse in recent years. The officer chased the car until it crashed on nearby Townsend Boulevard, and three people inside ran away. Police said Addison and others left the club and were onEmerson Street whenthe shooting took place near Spring Park Road. Barner is also charged in connection with McCormicks murder. Dominique Barner and Leroy Whitaker also face second-degree murder charges in connection with the death of McCormick. Jacksonville Rapper SHOOTS His 'Op' On IG Live - MTO News Unfortunately Joshua, who went by the Rap moniker 320Popout, passed away after being shot and killed in his hometown of Jacksonville at an apartment complex. One of Robinson's attorneys, Christopher DeCoste, has said his client is innocent. 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. The case against Robinson got a break when investigators used a confidential informant inside the pre-trial detention facility to record conversation with Barner. According to News4Jax records, 131 murders were reported in 2019. Who I smoke, Lil Nine, Yungeen Ace says during the songs chorus. The origins of rap music is rooted in battles - two guys and two mics going at it - sparring with one another using lyrics and rhymes to outdo their rival. While many of these shootings were playing out on social media and in the streets, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Gang Task Force used rap videos to make arrests. Since crimes may have been committed, MTO News will not reveal the identity of either the Jacksonville rapper who posted the video nor the shooting victim. The rapper, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton Jr, was buying cookies at Makeda's Butter Cookies at about 1pm Wednesday when a gunman drove up and shot through the window. The rapper's brother, Abdul Robinson Jr., was also indicted for first-degree murder, and their father, Abdul Robison Sr., was charged as an accessory after the fact. For me, I want them to keep making the songs because youre going to say the right thing at the wrong time thats going to be specific to the details that you dont know about Corbins murder. It could be drugs, it could be something as simple as me making a rap song about you and you dont like it. Police also charged 23-year-old Janera Jaranee Smith with accessory after the fact, jail records show. Its not funny. Dont wish jail on nobody, I swear they need to free that man so he can catch a head shot, Julio Foolio raps. https://youtu.be/sH-tSUdfHrc R.I.P. He's currently in Duval County jail on no bond. For years, South Florida has dominated the states rap scene, led by artists like Uncle Luke, Trick Daddy, Trina, Plies, Rick Ross, Kodak Black, and XXXTentacion. Yungeen Ace was the target in a retaliatory shooting for Brown's death in June 2018 when he and three other teens went to a Town Center restaurant to celebrate the rapper's brother's birthday. Awitness saw Hakeem Robinson and another man identified later as Whitaker get out with semi-automatic rifles and begin shooting, the warrant said. Gucci Mane Popularized One of Rap's Most Distasteful Trends. Now - GQ Shot and killed Big Reen 6/13/2022 19 Statesville, North Carolina, U.S. The music videos give details about horrific crimes, and the heartbroken mothers who are still waiting for arrests, or trials, for their sons murders say the lyrics have gone too far. What we're seeing in Jacksonville with this disturbing ATK, KTA beef is the flipping of Tupac's twisted narrative of literally smoking your homies. Then-24-years-old, Medina Ulloa was accused of stabbing Cuellar "numerous times and repeatedly hitting him with a chair,". Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said it could not comment on Tarvers case, citing an ongoing investigation. He is also charged with second-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of Charles McCormick, also known as rapper Lil Buck. Im not letting go and JSO is not letting go and justice will be served, Benton said. Robinson allegedly killed the two men in separate gang-related shootings, police said. Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. 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. Rapper SpotemGottem was hurt in a drive-by shooting at about 3am Friday morning, according to police reports. This nigga name is literally "stop dissing the dead" but here he comes in my messages dissing dead people from Jacksonville and ny when he never knew them comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Ace survived after being shot eight times. This arrest came after several months of Ksoo posting several videos of himself bragging about the killings of KTA members and taunting Julio Foolio about "smoking Bibby.". Carter became popular among pre-teen and teenage audiences after having released his debut studio album at the age of nine. Take a look at this list of rappers from Florida and vote for your favorite Florida rappers representing Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, and more. Who I smoke, Bibby. Deeply loved. To be honest, its more well-known as the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. To fully understand whats happening right now, you need to go back to the beginning. They are both being treated at an Aventura hospital. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The music and beats heard in the music videos are catchy, and millions of people have heard the songs on YouTube and other streaming services. Rothermel was hit by a stray bullet during a shootout between cars. Tom Hanks SON SHOOTS HIS SHOT AT BLACK WOMEN. 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. "In no way do we discount the pain caused to those that loved the man that was murdered. They later fled the scene and crashed in a nearby neighborhood before escaping the police. 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. Robinson had a handgun and Whitaker had an AR rifle, he said. ", several people who were close to the rapper reportedly smoked some of his cremated remains, JSO arrested several men, solely for what they were doing on social media, Father, son arrested after Jacksonville rapper shot to death in January, Jacksonville rapper Yungeen Ace shows softer side in interview with 'Genius'. JSO said all three Robinsons are linked to ATK. Its not clear at this point if Tarvers arrest is linked to these specific cases. shooting death of 23-year-old Charles Quentin McCormick, Feb. 25,2019, shooting death of16-year-old rapper Adrian Gainer, Jacksonville police say suspected gang members arrested with loaded and stolen guns, 4 arrested in Monday triple homicide at Jacksonville complex; 1 suspect only 14, Jacksonville mother seeks publics help finding suspects on first anniversary of sons shooting death, Gang initiation led to Oct. 3 Jacksonville homicide and arrest a month later, shoton Jan. 16, 2019, after he performed at a late-night rap music, Hakeem Robinson was also chargedon March10, held a vigil for Gainer in that same gazebo, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Many of the citys rappers make songs about street life in Duval County, and they all do it fromdifferent perspectives. The cover included an image of Zion Brown, who was shot and killed in a 2017 triple shooting. List of Deceased Rappers | Rap Wiki | Fandom 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. February 20, 2023 at 11:18 am EST. He was in the car with family members who were also injured. MTO News learned that a popular Jacksonville rapper appears to have shot one of his "opps" multiple times and the rapper "snitched" on himself by posting a video of the shooting onto Instagram Live. 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. Would you want your mom to feel the way other moms feel? Melissa Jackson said. This time outside of Paradise Gentlemen's Club on Baymeadows Road. Marvin Hartley "Ramboe Slice" Jacksonville Fl, Rapper From Mixon TownTOP 18- Jacksonville Fl, Rappers Who Were Killed (P. This nigga name is literally "stop dissing the dead" but here he comes Specializes in Clay County issues, general assignment reporting and stories off the beaten path and anchors weekend evening newscasts. Waters said JSO is constantly monitoring social media and every video that goes online. Jacksonville Teen's Murder Becomes TikTok Trend Thanks To - AllHipHop But my mind changed when I noticed that the only people covering Jacksonville rap were not from the city, so they were getting a lot of information wrong and found themselves in a position to sensationalize and poke fun at serious situations without repercussions. ConcertFix has many ticket options that start at $638.00 for the PIT section and range up to the most expensive at $638.00 for the PIT section. Police and prosecutors allege the patriarch of the family is the leader of a violent drug gang known as ATK or Aces Top Killers. Plane pulling Confederate banner at Jaguars game fuels monument battle But Who I Smoke is probably the best, and by far the most disrespectful. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. The fans play a big role, he says. Gainer was 16. "Nobody can do anything worse to me than killing my child." The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting early Wednesday morning in the Urban Core area. - March 31, 2022 03:26 am EDT. "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 ". There are hundreds of videos on YouTube describing what both acronyms mean with some slight variations. The string of violence surrounding the ATK dates back to 2019, when rapper Willie Addison, another one of Robinson Sr.s sons known as Boss Goon, was killed and five others were wounded in Spring Park. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has charged a 15-year-old with possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent and tampering with evidence. 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. This arrest came. On Thursday, JSO issued an emailed statement to News4Jax about the violence. Community leaders and family members held a vigil for Gainer in that same gazebo days later. The three were killed after leaving a Town Center restaurant where they were celebrating Bullard's birthday. Its not clear what injuries the victim suffered but MTO News can confirm that he survived the shooting. The man accused in the shooting death of a 13-year-old Jacksonville boy has been identified as Marcel Johnson, 22. Family identifies man shot to death at Arlington apartment complex as Jacksonville rapper Family members tell First Coast News that Joshua Holmes, 21, was shot and killed at the Shore House. ), Julio Foolio whose legal name is Charles Jones, according to his Spotify profile says in Beatbox Remix/Bibby Flow.. The warrant obtained by News4Jax on Wednesday begins to unravel a tangled web of gang-related murders that has played out in Jacksonville over the past two years, all involving local hip-hop artists. 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 was joy. 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. Two weeks later, Damon Rothermel was shot and killed while riding his bicycle on Emerson Street. 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. A 30-year-old man was killed in that shooting and three men were arrested. It started Jan. 16, 2019, when rapper Willie Addison, known as Boss Goon, was killed and five others were wounded in Spring Park. 5.6k. JSO Chief of Investigations T.K. As of Oct. 18, 89 murders have been reported. The Violence Reduction Section within JSO is actively working to proactively disrupt these feuds. He allegedly shot Gainer at an apartment complex, police said. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A 61-year-old man died after his car was pushed off the Buckman Bridge after a collision Tuesday, a report from the Florida Highway Patrol says. News4Jax contacted several rappers seen in the viral videos and their attorneys to share their story. The warrant shows investigators also looked at the Instagram page for Robinson, @ksoo23x, after the shooting to make their case. Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. As a precautionary measure, hes been moved out of the Duval County Jail. They are focused solely on this issue, Waters said. Theres been one other arrest this week that also may have a link to the violence. Corbin got kidnapped, got his a** found, Julio Foolio says in a song. They got loved ones, theyve got kids, Benton said. While Fantasia's "When I See U" is her singing about her nervous feelings when she sees the guy she's swooning over, Julio Foolio's "When I See You" is him rapping about someone he hates, Yungeen Ace, and what he'd like to do to him when he sees him. Officers say upon arrival they found a man shot in or near his SUV. Historically speaking, Jacksonville has been one of the more violent cities in Florida, but things have become progressively worse in recent years. Status of Case: Unsolved Scott La Rock was fatally gunned down in 1987. Nardo Wick Now, one of the hottest rappers in the rap game, Nardo Wick's release of one of the top rap albums of 2021, Who is Nardo Wick?, helped him to make the rounds, topped the charts, and conquered almost all the headlines. 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. Bullard was the only survivor of an ambush shooting on Town Center Parkway in 2018 that left three others dead, including his brother. Despite the fact that "Who I Smoke" will probably be used in court at some point, the song has all the trimmings of a . Robinson later posted a video to his story which showed him at a nail salon getting a pedicure with the caption Kill a n**** than go get my toes done.. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. (Wheres Corbin? Superstar rapper Lil Baby, local rapper Nardo Wick shoot music video on This stunning home is on a dead end stree. Luckily the man who was shot survived despite being hit twice with high caliber ammunition. Two of the men ran intoa house where the homeowner tried to flee. ), Julio Foolio says in one song. We do have a group in the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office that spends all their time dealing with this issue. WhileRobinson's arrest completes the search for suspects in the death of McCormick, aka rapper Lil Buck,it ispart of a larger inter-gang fight also waged via rap music videos, according to court records. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Despite the sometimes heartbreaking lyrics heard in the music videos, Johnsons mother feels they could help the police. 61-year-old dead after car pushed off Buckman Bridge | wtsp.com While this deadly beef apparently started a few years ago, Yungeen Ace's and Julio Foolio's new viral music videos may suggest it's just getting started. Meanwhile, Ksoo has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. DIY 'Green Monster' runner set to run in final Gate River Run, Missing 2.5-year-old drowned in pond, Jacksonville police say. The shooting victims had just left a rap music event at Paradise Gentlemens Club on Baymeadows Road. Just days later, Medina Ulloa savagely murdered the kind good Samaritan. There were 141 murders in 2020. Police are investigating Jackson Mahomes, the 22-year-old brother of Patrick Mahomes, for an incident that occured at a Kansas City area bar. So I spoke with some of the most promising and important rappers coming from Jacksonville about the past and future of the citys rap scene, as well as their own personal success. Whitaker was arrested on April 15, 2020, oncharges of home-invasion robbery and armed burglary at the home off Townsend Boulevard after McCormick was killed, court records show. Jacksonville, Florida's deadly rapper beef is getting bloodier Even for those who have found success, though, it has always felt like there was a glass ceiling on rappers trying to emerge from Jacksonville. Who I Smoke is a new hip hop song that is going viral on Tiktok. Complications related to diabetes Lor Scoota 6/25/2016 23 . So keep talking, Jackson said. We send our sincerest condolences to Holmess loved ones during this difficult time. But the men grabbed her by the neck, shoved her on a sofa andheld her hostage before calling someone to get them, the warrant said. 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. Right now in Jacksonville, the rival factions are ATK vs. KTA. Robinson Sr. is facing three felony charges that could amount to 90 years in prison, although his cooperation with prosecutors may reduce that. Example video title will go here for this video. All he did was laugh and dance," Gainer's mother, Elizabeth Gainer, told News4Jax.

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