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. This came just a few weekends after Jacksonville made national news when someone projected a message onto the stadium during the Georgia-Florida game, supporting the rapper formerly known as Kanye . Nobody can do anything worse to me than killing my child.. 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. They are both being treated at an Aventura hospital. 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. Sometimes theyll tell that someones been murdered. Leeke got shot (well damn! "Who I Smoke" is a disturbing twist on Vanessa Carltons A Thousand Miles. The main hook of the song is Ace singing the catchy phrase "who I smoke" followed by the name of an KTA rival. AndHakeem Robinson posted several photographs and videos "bragging about the murder of 'Bibby,'" the warrant said. MTO News has learned that its one of the top songs on the Chinese streaming platform. He was in the car with family members who were also injured. The KTA music video lyrics also mention Corbin Johnson. When officers reportedly arrived at the scene, they found (victim) Holmes shot in or near his vehicle. So keep talking, Jackson said. To this day, no arrests have been made. He even created a T-shirt airbrushed with a photo of Royale D'Von Smith Jr., aka 23, that said "Rest in piss 23." 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. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Awitness saw Hakeem Robinson and another man identified later as Whitaker get out with semi-automatic rifles and begin shooting, the warrant said. As reported by First Coast News,Abdul Robinson Sr. agreed to cooperate with prosecutors after both of his sons were charged in 2020. "Social media has impacted our society in many ways. More:Jacksonville police say suspected gang members arrested with loaded and stolen guns, More:4 arrested in Monday triple homicide at Jacksonville complex; 1 suspect only 14. 21-year-old Joshua Holmes was shot and killed at the Shore House Apartments in Arlington. The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said ATK and KTA, the two rap groups behind the majority of the controversial music videos, arent just rivals in music, they are enemies in the streets. Watch a news report about the tragedy as well as a music video from 320Popout below. On Thursday, JSO issued an emailed statement to News4Jax about the violence. 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. Specializes in Clay County issues, general assignment reporting and stories off the beaten path and anchors weekend evening newscasts. Two weeks later, Damon Rothermel was shot and killed while riding his bicycle on Emerson Street. 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. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Elizabeth Gainer is now waiting for the trial and hoping for justice for her son. 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. He posted a photo of the T-shirt on his Instagram page saying, "I'm getting a new T-shirt made for my show.". An eye-witness tells First Coast News, she heard a man banging on apartments and calling for help around the time of the shooting. The burgeoning Rap scene continues to make way for new artists, including newcomer 21-year-old Joshua Holmes. * 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 . Robinson Sr. is facing three felony charges that could amount to 90 years in prison, although his cooperation with prosecutors may reduce that. To fully understand whats happening right now, you need to go back to the beginning. It took two years for an arrest to be made. 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. VIEWS. He also described the subsequent police chase after the shooting, according to investigators. Gang violence in Jacksonville often includes small-time rappers. 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 group KTA, whose most popular member Julio Foolio has nearly 1 million followers on Instagram, also isnt shy about naming murder victims in music videos. 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. Jacksonville Science Festival returns to the First Coast, Arrested in that shooting was 19-year-old Deontrae Thomas, Yungeen Ace was the target in a retaliatory shooting, death of Julio Foolio's little brother, 16-year-old Adrian Dennard Gainer Jr., aka Bibby, Yungeen Ace escaped death again in March 2019 after another attempt on his life in Waycross, Ga, taunting Julio Foolio about "smoking Bibby. The rapper was not linked to any of the victims on the cover. 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. Before Ksoos arrest, he made videos with Yungeen Ace (whos allegedly also affiliated with ATK). 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. But beyond all the shock value is an undeniably talented new era of rappers, who are all drawing attention to themselves in their own ways. The rappers in Jacksonville are taking violence, hip hop and videos to the extreme. Ace survived after being shot eight times. This arrest came. After the death of Rothermel, Barner, Derek Hudson, Christopher Brown and Janera Smith were all eventually charged in connection with the murder. Treating real-life situations like Grand Theft Auto Online recap videos, some of these outsiders have given people quirky nicknames, often making slick remarks about dead Black kids. 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. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. 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. A popular Jacksonville rapper posted on Instagram Wednesday, mourning the loss of three young men killed in a drive-by shooting Tuesday night. Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Court records show Robinson Sr. has agreed to testify as a witness for the state in the McCormick case. Hakeem Robinson, aka Ksoo, was indicted by a grand jury March 24 of first-degree murder. Right now in Jacksonville, the rival factions are ATK vs. KTA. Robinsons father, Abdul Robinson Sr., is charged with accessory to murder after the fact and his brother Abdul Robinson Jr., is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting. He is also charged with second-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of Charles McCormick, also known as rapper Lil Buck. He's accused of killing two people in separate Jacksonville shootings; the Feb. 25, 2019 killing of Adrian Gainer Jr., aka Bibby, and the Jan. 15, 2020 killing of Charles McCormick, aka Lilbuck. Bullard was the only survivor of an ambush shooting on Town Center Parkway in 2018 that left three others dead, including his brother. The man accused in the shooting death of a 13-year-old Jacksonville boy has been identified as Marcel Johnson, 22. Baldazo, was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from Christus Mother Frances. Not every Jacksonville artist makes drill music, nor do they all have public beef, but thats whats getting most of the attention from new fans tuning into the citys rap scene right now. It has taken off like a rocket with 14 million views in that timespan. Went out to eat on his birthday. Flip the pages to check out Foolio naming his dead opps, after . The same way our job is to wake up and rap, its almost as if some of these fans jobs is to wake up and troll under Foolios comment section.. But people also love Ksoo, and his life is in jeopardy because of egos and politics, not reliable evidence.". Robinson is currently in jail, charged with second-degree murder in Gainers death. He was just a baby, she said. In Who I Smoke, a music video with rappers believed to represent ATK, lyrics reference at least three people that were killed in Jacksonville shootings in recent years. The fans play a big role, he says. Johnsons mother, Melissa Jackson, reported him missing in 2018. he was on the come up fr dude was talented. He performed under the name 320Popout. The following February, Julio Foolio's little 16-year-old brother Adrian Dennard Gainer Jr., aka Bibby was killed. The Florida rappers remixed Vanessa Carltons classic pop record A Thousand Miles, which has become a favorite for rappers worldwide. For Sale: 3 beds, 1 bath 1254 sq. Not to be outdone by ATK, Julio Foolio released a diss track of his own Friday called "When I See You," a remix of recording artist Fantasia's hit single "When I See U." One of Robinson's attorneys, Christopher DeCoste, has said his client is innocent. Certain subsections of YouTube are even making money by breaking down all the rivalries. With all the new eyes and ears on Jacksonville rap comes exciting possibilities for local artists, as well as dangerous drawbacks. Florida is one of the biggest States in hip hop - the State has produced several influential figures like Rick Ross, Trina, Trick Daddy, Uncle Luke, Kodak Black, and many more. There were 141 murders in 2020. Dont wish jail on nobody, I swear they need to free that man so he can catch a head shot, Julio Foolio raps. 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. 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. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested Ksoo in March charging him with killing Bibby and Lilbuck. Add a Comment. Bullard served seven months in jail after pleading no contest in Novemberr 2016. Credit: Screenshot YouTube video "When I See You". 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.. Hakeem Armani Robinson, a Jacksonville rapper who goes by the name Ksoo, was arrested and charged with the murder of two men. Local Weather: Passing front Saturday brings a shot of rainfall. 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.". Four days before the indictment, Cinematic Music Group CEO Jonny Shipes told a county judge he wanted to post Robinson's bond. Many of the citys rappers make songs about street life in Duval County, and they all do it fromdifferent perspectives. The shooting was videotaped, and the Jacksonville rapper shared video of the shooting to his fans. Who I smoke, Bibby. Digital reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for more than 25 years and focuses on important local issues like education and the environment. One viral song at a time, the balance of Florida rap is shifting. The song was created last year, but its BLOWING UP on Tiktok this week. If you havent noticed, something big is happening in Jacksonville right now. Unforgiveness for me is like me taking poison and expecting someone else to die. In a recent interview, Jones was asked if he and Bullard could ever move past their feud. 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. Media Take Out confirmed that yesterday Florida Rapper 320Popout Shot & Killed In Jacksonville. 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. The song was created by Florida Rappers Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, & FastMoney Goon. Its not funny. According to Barner, the reason Robinson wanted to kill McCormick was because he made a song which talked [disparagingly] about Willie Addison.. 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. 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. Its not clear at this point if Tarvers arrest is linked to these specific cases. Julio Foolio and his girlfriend were both injured in separate shootings in clear attempts on their lives. A post shared by Operation Free Ksoo (@ksoo23x). The U.S. A witness said he saw Gainer fall to the ground as he was shot, trying to protect himself, the warrant said. According to Barner, who was recorded by a confidential informant in jail, the reason Hakeem Robinson allegedly wanted to kill McCormick was because he made a song that talked [disparagingly] about Willie Addison.. JSO said it believes having several of ATKs members in jail is helping. The shooting victims had just left a rap music event at Paradise Gentlemens Club on Baymeadows Road. He has been in a Duval County jail since September 2020, after police arrested Robinson in the shooting of McCormick. Status of Case: Unsolved Scott La Rock was fatally gunned down in 1987. The identification of the victim was confirmed by the outlet after they spoke with Roderick Holmes, the rappers cousin. 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. (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. The rapper captioned the video saying that the opps was lucky I aint get the head shot.. According to the Jacksonville Beach police, the incident happened outside The Pier Restaurant at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. In an Aug. 27 interview, investigators said, Barner acknowledged he was driving the car that was involved in the murder of McCormick. Respect: Tekashi 6ix9ine Visits A 5-Year-Old Fan Who Has Terminal Brain Cancer! RUSK COUNTY, Texas ( KETK) - The Rusk County Office of Emergency Management said a driver was killed in a one . The bloodshed continued in January 2019 with another mass shooting. This stunning home is on a dead end stree. Who I smoke, Lil Nine, Yungeen Ace says during the songs chorus. 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 also linked to Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio, who has an ongoing social media feud with Robinson. That shit crazy. But rap music videos by local artists depicting real murders in Jacksonville are fueling fire in the community. The wildly disrespectful lyrics on a track like Who I Smoke, which includes disses about deceased rivals, is bringing unprecedented national attention to the city this year. After Robinson was arrested, a record company offered to pay for his bond. Thanks to the rise of local street rappers, essential songs like Who U Tellin, Buckin Da Jack, and Got Fye helped inspire a new direction for the city that we still hear today. Abdul Robinson and his son, Willie Addison, are pictured at the rap event before the shooting. crashed in a nearby neighborhood before escaping the police, Arlisa Tarver, a JSO employee, was arrested. 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. The star of ATK is rapper Yungeen Ace. Aces 2021 single Who I Smoke (A Thousand Miles Remix) was an internet hit and listed the names of several Jacksonville murder victims, including Bibby. 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. Video. Addison (also known as Boss Goon) was murdered in January 2019 after a show at Paradise Gentlemens Club. He happened to be Ksoos half-brother. The Violence Reduction Section within JSO is actively working to proactively disrupt these feuds. 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. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call around 11:15 p.m. Monday night at the Shore House Apartments at 401 Century Drive 21. Tom Hanks SON SHOOTS HIS SHOT AT BLACK WOMEN. The intruders dressed in clothing found in her husband's closet, then someone drove up and fled with the pair. Despite the sometimes heartbreaking lyrics heard in the music videos, Johnsons mother feels they could help the police. The warrant states Barner could be heard in the tapes discussing details about the McCormick murder. Weve seen some viral remixes pop off in the last few years, including Camrons interpolation of the track. Example video title will go here for this video, Daily Blast Live: Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The accident happened at . The ensuing police investigation saw 22-year-old Hakeem Armani Robinson arrested on Sept. 10 and charged withsecond-degree murder, police said. It's often a difficult, nearly impossible, task to put context or assign motives to stories about murder, but a disturbing trend in Jacksonville is making that easy. 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. A sixth suspect sought in the early 2020 shooting death of 23-year-old Charles Quentin McCormick in a Jacksonville shopping center has been tracked down to Atlanta, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Man wtf. Media Take Out confirmed that yesterday Florida Rapper 320Popout Shot & Killed In Jacksonville. There were 116 murders reported at the same time last year. Im not going anywhere, Elizabeth Gainer said. You never know what God has planned, ya know? Jones said. In my heart, I feel like its someone that he knew because Corbin wouldnt just leave with anyone, Jackson said. Take a look at this list of rappers from Florida and vote for your favorite Florida rappers representing Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, and more. When I see you, Ima push your sh*t back, boy, Choppa get to spittin through your set, we dont fight, boy, 12 paramedics couldnt save your f*ckin life, boy, We gon treat this b*tch like a match, how we strike, boy. Meanwhile,Robinson Jr. remained at large. We do have a group in the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office that spends all their time dealing with this issue. 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. A handgun was later found in the car that had fingerprints on it which belonged to Robinson, according to JSO. Artists like Foolio point out how fans involve themselves in conflicts and magnify violent situations. He's currently in Duval County jail on no bond. https://t.co/21TO8p2oH3. 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. KTA rapper Lilbuck was murdered shortly afterward. Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio sits in front of a banner with the photos of three teens in his latest video "When I See You." The sons of Gainer and Jackson were both murdered, and their names are mentioned in the songs that have been heard by millions. Police have not released any suspect information or a motive for the shooting. Corbin got kidnapped, got his a** found, Julio Foolio says in a song. 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. 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. 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. Its not a funny thing that somebody is dead. Investigators found 45 shell casings at thecrime scene. The gun appeared to jam and the rapper wasnt able to land the kill shot. Hakeem Robinsons attorney told News4Jax that ATK is a certified business, not a violent gang. 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 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. The father of viral rapperKsoo will reportedly testify against his son in his upcoming first-degree murder trial. More retaliatory bloodshed followed in January 2019 with the shooting death of Charles Quentin McCormick Jr., a KTA rapper who went by the name of Lilbuck. A second-degree murder count was later added. A lot of these rappers are tangled up in unresolved beef with each other, which is openly referenced on songs. A lot of times the rap videos sends out a message, and youve got to pay close attention to the lyrics of it. Following the mass shooting, Julio Foolio made several posts on social media glorifying the killings. According to reports, a 25-year-old Scott La Rock was shot in the neck and head as he attempted to break up an argument near. Despite the fact that "Who I Smoke" will probably be used in court at some point, the song has all the trimmings of a . Jacksonville Science Festival returns to the First Coast. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. While they wait for justice, the music videos coming mostly from two rival rap groups in Jacksonville have gained popularity across the country with songs glorifying their sons murders. Now, ten years after his first vicious dig at someone's grave, he's . 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. 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.
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