Famed American &#8217;90s-era rapper Afroman is being <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/633020845/Afroman-Lawsuit#" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sued</a> by seven members of a local Ohio sheriff&#8217;s office for invasion of privacy, among other claims, after the performer featured security footage of the plaintiffs raiding his home in music videos and social media posts.
Afroman, whose legal name is Joeseph Foreman, is best known for his hit songs, including &#8220;Because I Got High&#8221; and &#8220;Colt 45.&#8221;
In August 2022, local media <a href="https://www.fox19.com/2023/03/22/afroman-sued-by-law-enforcment-officers-who-raided-his-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> Foreman had his home in the Tri-State area raided by four deputies, two sergeants, and a detective from the Adams County Sheriff&#8217;s Office last summer based on a search warrant claiming suspicion of drug trafficking and kidnapping. At the time of the search, Foreman accused authorities of traumatizing his children and destroying property while others held AR-15 rifles.
The Adams County Prosecutor&#8217;s Office later said the raid failed after authorities did not submit criminal evidence to press charges, which the sheriff&#8217;s office never filed.
Foreman produced two songs — &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xxK5yyecRo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lemon Pound Cake</a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oponIfu5L3Y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Will You Help Me Repair My Door</a>&#8221; — based on the experience, with accompanying music videos that highlighted the video footage from his wife&#8217;s cell phone and their home surveillance system, which shows the faces of the seven plaintiffs named in the lawsuit without their consent, which constitutes a misdemeanor violation under Ohio state <a href="https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-2741#:~:text=Chapter%202741%20%7C%20Right%20Of%20Publicity%20In%20Individual's%20Persona&amp;text=Section%202741.01%20%7C%20Right%20of%20publicity%20in%20individual's%20persona%20definitions.&amp;text=As%20used%20in%20this%20chapter,these%20aspects%20have%20commercial%20value." target="_blank" rel="noopener">law</a>.
The plaintiffs argue that Foreman used their likeness and depictions &#8220;without the authorization of any of the plaintiffs to do so&#8221; and the seven authorities &#8220;suffered humiliation, ridicule, mental distress, embarrassment and loss of reputation&#8221; from the music videos and social media posts.
&#8220;In some instances, it has made it more difficult and even more dangerous for Plaintiffs to carry out their official duties because of comments made and attitude expressed toward them by members of the public,&#8221; the lawsuit reads, adding authorities have received death threats &#8220;by anonymous members of the public who have seen some of Defendant&#8217;s above-described postings.&#8221;
The lawsuit also says that Foreman used the footage to promote his tours, brand, social media posts, and more.
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Cincinnati attorney Robert Klingler filed the suit in Adams County Common Pleas Court on March 13 against Foreman, Hungry Hustler Records, Media Access Inc., and three John Doe defendants. Although more law enforcement was involved in the August 2022 raid, only seven are named in the complaint.
According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs argue they are entitled to all profits from Foreman&#8217;s songs, music videos, and live ticket events, including promoting Foreman&#8217;s &#8220;Afroman&#8221; brand. The plaintiffs also ask for an injunction to remove all videos and posts containing their identities.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Foreman said he plans on countersuing the plaintiffs for the “undeniable damage this had on my clients, family, career, and property.&#8221;
Foreman further blasted Adams County authorities in a rant to TMZ, calling the judge racist for signing a &#8220;fictitious false&#8221; warrant, which he says put the county sheriff&#8217;s &#8220;in a position to attempt to kill&#8221; him.
&#8220;After the Adams County Sheriff burglarized, vandalized, and destroyed my property — they became thieves and stole my money,&#8221; Foreman <a href="https://dam.tmz.com/document/3f/o/2023/03/22/3fa291afc8c24e2f9ca155b11bd9267b.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. &#8220;After they stole my money, they became criminals. After they became criminals, they lost their right to privacy.&#8221;
Investigators told Foreman following the raid that authorities confiscated a vape pen, a joint, and $4,000 in cash that investigators believed to be the proceeds of drug trafficking. However, Foreman asserts the cash came from his music. Local media reported that when the sheriff&#8217;s office returned the money to Foreman, authorities were about $400 short.
&#8220;My house is my property,&#8221; he added. &#8220;My video camera films everything on my property.”
TMZ <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/22/afroman-sued-ohio-sheriffs-deputies-home-raid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> an investigation conducted by the Clermont County Sheriff&#8217;s Office resolved that the Adams County sheriffs miscounted the money seized and returned the correct amount.
Foreman accused authorities of being &#8220;criminals camouflaged by law enforcement&#8221; for allegedly vandalizing his property and stealing money from his house. He said he used the surveillance camera footage to identify those involved in the raid.
&#8220;I use my footage of my property to raise money,&#8221; he said. &#8220;To pay for the damages they [have] done and to identify the criminals operating inside of the sheriff department that stole my money, ransack my house, and disconnected my video cameras.&#8221;
Local media <a href="https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/adams-county/adams-county-sheriffs-deputies-suing-afroman-for-commercial-use-of-surveillance-video-from-raid-on-his-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> the plaintiffs are seeking to stop Foreman from using their likeness and personas for future commercial use while asking for more than $25,000 in damages, which they say is the profited amount.
They also asked for this lawsuit to head to a trial by jury.

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U.S.

A South African rapper died over the weekend after a video emerged showing him collapsing on stage at a music festival.
The rapper, Costa Titch, whose real name is Constantinos Tsobanoglou, was 28 years old.
CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/12/africa/costa-titch-death-intl/index.html">reported</a> that the musician was performing at Ultra South Africa on Saturday when the incident happened. No cause of death has been given.
&#8220;Death has tragically knocked at our door. Robbing us of our beloved son, brother and grandson, Constantinos Tsobanoglou (28), who South Africa had come to love and idolize under his stage name &#8216;Costa Titch&#8217;. It is with deep pain that we find ourselves having to acknowledge his passing at this time,&#8221; the musician&#8217;s family said in a statement. &#8220;We are thankful for the emergency responders and all those present in his last hours on this earth.&#8221;
&#8220;As a family we are faced with a difficult time as we try to make sense of what has befallen us and ask that we be afforded the time and space to gather ourselves,&#8221; the statement continued. &#8220;The Tsobanoglou family thanks you for the love and support you have given to our son and may you continue to uplift him even in spirit. Please keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord.&#8221;
USA Today <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/03/12/south-african-rapper-costa-titch-dead-28/11459806002/">confirmed</a> that videos circulating on social media did show the moment that the musician collapsed on stage.
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This is how it happened. 💔
Rest in peace Costa Titch.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPCostaTitch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPCostaTitch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CostaTitch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CostaTitch</a> <a href="https://t.co/BTRm0Gy6JR">pic.twitter.com/BTRm0Gy6JR</a>
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The musician had a successful career in dance before getting into music. His song &#8220;Big Flexa&#8221; was popular across the country and was a hit on TikTok, CNN added.
Ultra South Africa released a statement on Sunday: &#8220;We are devastated by the sudden loss of the beloved South African artist Costa Titch, who tragically passed away this weekend.&#8221;
&#8220;Costa was a galvanizing voice amongst South Africa&#8217;s amapiano scene &#8211; a talented rapper, dancer, songwriter, collaborator, and friend to the festival,&#8221; the statement said. &#8220;Our deepest thoughts and most sincere sympathies are with his family, friends, and our entire community who are together mourning this heartbreaking loss.&#8221;
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South African Rapper Dies At 28 After Video Shows Him Collapsing On Stage

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<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/miami" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami</a> Gardens Police Chief D. Noel-Pratt blamed rapper French Montana and his crew for a shooting that happened one night this week, saying that they never sought to get permits from the city and that if they had, there would have been police on scene to provide security.
Initial reports <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/06/entertainment/french-montana-video/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> that officers responded to a shooting outside The Licking soul food restaurant around 8 p.m. on Thursday where there were reportedly a total of 10 victims.
&#8220;Last night, I was in Miami celebrating the release of my CB6 mixtape w/ friends at a local restaurant,&#8221; Montana wrote on Twitter. &#8220;We unfortunately were at the wrong place, at the wrong time when an incident took place that left people hurt. Our thoughts &amp; prayers are w/ the victims &amp; families at this time.&#8221;
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Last night, I was in Miami celebrating the release of my CB6 mixtape w/ friends at a local restaurant. We unfortunately were at the wrong place, at the wrong time when an incident took place that left people hurt. Our thoughts &amp; prayers are w/ the victims &amp; families at this time
&mdash; French Montana (@FrencHMonTanA) <a href="https://twitter.com/FrencHMonTanA/status/1611480778709389323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2023</a></blockquote>
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“Our hearts are heavy and go out to the victims of this senseless act,” The Licking, a restaurant group owned by DJ Khaled, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/06/entertainment/french-montana-video/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in a statement. “We were not aware of a video being filmed and found out last min(ute) French Montana was shooting a scene in the back parking lot.&#8221;
&#8220;We have no idea what actually took place,” the statement continued. “The Licking restaurant has nothing to do with the incident and has given police the necessary footage requested.”
Noel-Pratt said that the well-being of the victims was &#8220;very important&#8221; and that police &#8220;wish to convey our well wishes for a speedy and full recovery.&#8221;
&#8220;Investigations so far have revealed that the necessary permits were not obtained by the organizers of the music video production,&#8221; Noel-Pratt said. &#8220;The City&#8217;s policy requires a permit application and the appropriate law enforcement detail to be secured for these types of activities.&#8221;
&#8220;As a result of this disregard of the procedures, the unauthorized music video production led to an unfortunate situation,&#8221; the statement continued. &#8220;If the necessary agencies were notified ahead of time and protocol followed, Police Officers would have been in place to safeguard the community and assist with deterring and responding, if needed, to any situation that may arise.&#8221;
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&mdash; Miami Gardens Police Dept. (@MGPDFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/MGPDFL/status/1611578522820124673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Cops Blame Rapper French Montana And Crew For Situation That Led To Shooting At Miami Restaurant

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Miami

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Nearly a dozen people were shot at a restaurant in <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/miami" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami</a> Thursday night where rapper French Montana was shooting a music video at the time.
7 News Miami <a href="https://wsvn.com/entertainment/sources-say-10-shot-outside-the-licking-in-miami-gardens-witnesses-say-rapper-french-montana-was-filming-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> that Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene at The Licking soul food restaurant around 8 p.m. where there were reportedly a total of 10 victims.
“We’re still working [the scene]. Yeah, there’s multiple shots, there’s multiple cases,” said MGPD detective Diana Gorgue. “We’re still working. We can’t confirm any numbers at this moment, because everything is still fresh, and they’re still investigating.”
Videos posted on social media showed a few victims lying motionless on the ground, covered in blood.
“We had a total of 10 [victims],&#8221; a first responder said in radio transmissions, the news station said. &#8220;Four brought themselves to the hospital, and we’ve treated six transported.&#8221;
Witness Ced Mogul told the news station that &#8220;at least 13, 14, 15 gunshots&#8221; were rattled off in &#8220;very rapid&#8221; succession.
“I took off running, and I was looking back, but I was like, ‘You know what? Let me just duck first, and then people started asking me, you know, ‘Can you help me?&#8217;” said Mogul. “When I realized people were asking for help, there was nothing you could do about it when you got shot.”
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Mass Shooting Reported At Restaurant Where Major Rapper Was Filming Music Video

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Music

Rapper Bad Bunny defended himself from backlash after video surfaced showing the performer taking a fan&#8217;s phone and throwing it into the distance after they got too close.
The 28-year-old rapper, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, said he has no problem with fans wanting to meet him, but shared that if they disrespect him, he will <a href="https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1610040662686138371?s=20&amp;t=BrjjZb8LGqglw-uZobqkEQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disrespect</a> them back.
&#8220;Anyone who comes up to me to say hello, to tell me something, or just to meet me, will always receive my attention and respect,&#8221; Bunny wrote in a <a href="https://twitter.com/sanbenito/status/1610024270406483972?s=20&amp;t=c5WAZ5BU9__BslX9dkSMmg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tweet</a> translated by <a href="https://variety.com/2023/music/news/bad-bunny-throwing-fans-phone-1235477714/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a>.
&#8220;But those who come to put a damn phone in my face, I&#8217;ll consider that what it is: a lack of respect and I&#8217;ll treat that the same way,&#8221; he added.
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La persona que se acerque a mi a saludarme, a decirme algo, o solo conocerme, siempre recibirá mi atención y respeto. Los que vengan a ponerme un cabrón teléfono en la cara lo consideraré como lo que es, una falta de respeto y así mismo lo trataré yo. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SINCOJONESMETIENE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SINCOJONESMETIENE</a>
&mdash; ☀️🌊❤️ (@sanbenito) <a href="https://twitter.com/sanbenito/status/1610024270406483972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
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In the video, the Puerto Rican rapper can be seen walking in the Dominican Republic surrounded by a group of fans and his team. A girl appears to step in front of him, putting a camera in his face in an apparent attempt to record their interaction.
With the camera open and front-facing, the female fan holds the phone in front of the singer, who is then seen grabbing it and launching it toward the waterway. The fan looks shocked as the singer continues walking.
One person off-camera can be overheard saying, &#8220;Wow! Really?&#8221;
Someone in the rapper&#8217;s entourage then replied, &#8220;You have to respect his space,&#8221; the outlet noted.
At the time of this publication, the video had been seen 10 million times.
Reading through the comments under the viral video, there was a mix of critics and defenders of the artist, with some saying that he had a &#8220;right to set his boundaries,&#8221; but others who thought that, considering his position as a top artist, he should&#8217;ve used his words instead, the outlet noted.
Billboard recently crowned Bunny the top artist of 2022, in addition to his album Un Verano Sin Ti scoring Top Album of the Year, <a href="https://ew.com/music/bad-bunny-throws-fan-phone-into-water-viral-video-lack-of-respect/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Entertainment Weekly</a> noted.
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/classic-rocker-mouths-off-at-fan-gets-dragged-for-his-trouble" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Classic Rocker Mouths Off At Fan, Gets Dragged For His Trouble</a>

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Too Close: Rapper Bad Bunny Throws Fan’s Phone, Defends Himself From Backlash

Too Close: Rapper Bad Bunny Throws Fan's Phone, Defends Himself From Backlash

Entertainment

Rapper

Rapper Tory Lanez, 30, is facing more than two decades in prison and possible deportation after a Los Angeles jury found him guilty on Friday of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion after a 2020 Hollywood party.
According to a <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/23/tory-lanez-found-guilty-of-shooting-megan-thee-stallion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report</a> from entertainment website TMZ, the jury convicted Lanez on three felony counts: felony negligent discharge of a firearm, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm.
Megan, 27, said on the stand that <a href="https://pagesix.com/2022/12/23/tory-lanez-found-guilty-in-megan-thee-stallion-shooting-case/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lanez</a> had fired at her feet and instructed her to &#8220;dance, b***!&#8221; during an argument about their on-again-off-again relationship — which she said then turned into a fight about their careers.
&#8220;I’m in shock. I’m scared. I hear the gun going off and I can’t believe he’s shooting at me,&#8221; Megan continued — and went on to allege that Lanez had offered both her and her former best friend Kelsey Harris $1 million if they promised not to tell police what had happened.
After the verdict was read, Lanez&#8217;s father and stepmother reportedly shouted about the court system being &#8220;evil,&#8221; yelling, &#8220;This system stands before God!&#8221; Court officers had to remove the rapper&#8217;s family members from the room.
&#8220;A jury has convicted Tory Lanez of all three charges for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. A crazy and downright scary scene in the courtroom as his father and stepmother screamed about wicks injustice,&#8221; Law Crime News senior reporter Meghann Cuniff tweeted.
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A jury has convicted Tory Lanez of all three charges for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. A crazy and downright scary scene in the courtroom as his father and stepmother screamed about wicks injustice.
&mdash; Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) <a href="https://twitter.com/meghanncuniff/status/1606432013762068480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Following the verdict, Megan Thee Stallion&#8217;s attorney Alex Spiro released a statement: &#8220;The jury got it right. I am thankful there is justice for Meg.&#8221;
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Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyer has released a statement.
“The jury got it right. I am thankful there is justice for Meg.” <a href="https://t.co/H5FEuZCNO1">pic.twitter.com/H5FEuZCNO1</a>
&mdash; Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) <a href="https://twitter.com/meghanncuniff/status/1606435876346957825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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According to a number of reports, Lanez — who is Canadian by birth — faces up to 22 years in prison and possible deportation when he reappears for sentencing on January 27.
Candace Owens weighed in on the situation just days before the verdict was announced, saying, &#8220;Megan Thee Stallion has credibly accused Tory Lanez of shooting her in the foot. She turned down hush money and has been stabbed in the back by her friends. Instead of getting showered with support, Megan was mocked. I can&#8217;t imagine what it would be like to be in her position.&#8221;
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Megan Thee Stallion has credibly accused Tory Lanez of shooting her in the foot. She turned down hush money and has been stabbed in the back by her friends. Instead of getting showered with support, Megan was mocked. I can&#39;t imagine what it would be like to be in her position. <a href="https://t.co/RiBYKXRWH4">pic.twitter.com/RiBYKXRWH4</a>
&mdash; Candace Owens Podcast (@candaceowenspod) <a href="https://twitter.com/candaceowenspod/status/1605582035619233792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tory Lanez Found Guilty Of Shooting Megan Thee Stallion, May Be Deported

<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/rap-music" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rapper</a> Big Scarr, an up-and-coming artist who had signed with a major record label, has reportedly passed away. He was 22.
Big Scarr, whose real name was Alexander Woods, was pronounced dead on Thursday, according to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/23/memphis-rapper-big-scarr-dead-dies-gucci-mane-label/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>. No cause of death was given.
Police told the publication that there was an investigation into his death, but there were no indications that there was any foul play involved.
The Tennessee native had signed on with Gucci Mane’s 1017 records, one of the top record labels in the rap industry.
Woods &#8220;had battled health issues before; he was thrown through the windshield of a friend’s car in a crash when he was 16, leaving him with lasting injuries that partially inspired his rap name,&#8221; The Daily Beast <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/gucci-mane-leads-tributes-to-memphis-rapper-big-scarr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>. &#8220;He was also shot in the hip in 2020, with the bullet reportedly traveling up to his spine, resulting in him having his appendix removed.&#8221;
Rolling Stone <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/big-scarr-dead-rapper-gucci-mane-protege-tennessee-1234652589/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">noted</a> that Woods was named earlier this year to the 2022 XXL Freshman Class following the success of his debut mixtape &#8220;Big Grim Reaper&#8221; last year.
Gucci Mane, who boasts tens of millions of followers online, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CmfjJU4OPOv/">posted</a> about Woods&#8217; death online, saying: “This hurt. I’m a miss you.”
Another artist known as Enchanting who had worked with Woods wrote: “I can’t take it bro please just leave me alone I ain’t never felt like this. My best friend my son I love you forever &amp; I’m so sorry. Know I would do anything for you.”
The Daily Mail <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11568399/Memphis-rapper-Big-Scarr-dies-22-Gucci-Mane-confirms-passing-touching-Instagram-post.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">noted</a> that Woods&#8217; death marks the third time that a young rapper has died over the last year after two other Memphis rappers — Young Dolph and Snootie Wild — were fatally shot in November 2021 and February of this year.
Back in September, famed rapper Coolio <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-famed-rapper-coolio-dead-at-59" target="_blank" rel="noopener">died</a> in Los Angeles at 59 years old while visiting a friend.
He reportedly went to use the bathroom at his friend’s house and did not come back for a while, prompting the friend to go looking for him. The friend found him lying on the floor, at which point he called for help.
The rapper was pronounced dead at the scene.
“We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon,” Coolio’s manager, Sheila Finegan, <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-28/rapper-coolio-dead-obituary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> in a statement to The Los Angeles Times. “He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly.”

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Megan Thee Stallion&#8217;s ongoing court case against rapper Tory Lanez in Los Angeles over a shooting incident that took place two years ago should be a top story everywhere. Instead, it is being swept under the rug while a potential victim of domestic abuse is mocked for standing up for herself.
The case itself raises a larger question: Why is the &#8220;don&#8217;t snitch&#8221; mentality so common in black culture? I answered it on my show today. You can <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/episode/ep-64-megan-thee-stallion-deserves-justice-and-attention-2">watch it here</a>. 
I also wanted to talk about it in my column today.
Now, if you don’t know who she is, Megan Thee Stallion is one-half of the now infamous “WAP” song with Cardi B. 
The song, which stands for “wet a** p****” is entirely degrading toward women. It reduces women to their body parts and is not worthy of support.
Yet just because I don’t support her music, doesn’t mean this story should be dismissed. The story, if true, is hideous. The fact that the alleged person involved in it has not been canceled is incredible.
Here’s a brief recap of the alleged story:
Megan Thee Stallion was dating a rapper named Tory Lanez — his real name is Daystar Peterson.
One night, Megan, her best friend Kelsey, and Tory Lanez left a party. A driver came to pick them up when a fight between Meghan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez broke out in the car. The singer asked to get out of the car and the driver pulled over. 
Megan got out of the vehicle and, now alleges, that Tory Lanez whipped out his gun and said, “Dance b****” and then fired bullets into the ground, forcing her to jump around — except he landed one on Megan’s foot.
It seems as if there is evidence backing up this story — including that Meghan&#8217;s best friend, Kelsey, texted the singer’s bodyguard — who was not present — and said, “Help. Tory shot Meg. 911.&#8221;
Somebody nearby the incident heard the sound of gunfire and called the police, according to authorities.
At some point, Megan and her entourage continued driving when the police pulled them over.
In police footage, you can see that Megan was limping and there was a trail of blood behind her. Officers made them get on the ground to assess the situation. Meghan Thee Stallion then required surgery on her foot.
All of that is alleged and has not been proven in court.
Now, I know that we live in a world where our ‘words are violence’ and ‘silence is violence.’
But, it sounds like this was real, physical violence. Some of the worst violence you can ever imagine between a man and a woman.
So what happened next?
Well, there was a lot of speculation in the press. People claimed they didn&#8217;t know what happened, but I can tell you what happened online.
Megan was mocked by women and men alike — particularly in black culture. Many found it funny that she got shot in the foot and had to get surgery performed.
The case overall has received very little attention. More curiously though is that the witnesses involved are practically nowhere to be found. 
According to Megan Thee Stallion’s testimony, Tory Lanez offered <a href="https://www.bet.com/article/g8gheh/tory-lanez-trial-latest-megan-thee-stallion-shooting">her and her friend Kelsey $1,000,000 a piece</a> to make this story go away and not file charges. He is from Canada and if found guilty could be deported after serving jail time.
Megan, according to her statements, refused that money. Based on her story, this woman is a victim. I don&#8217;t think she shot herself in the foot and then decided to go to the hospital. Something happened in that car. 
But then the “no snitching culture” reared its ugly head, it seems.
Kelsey, who was in the car, and texted her bodyguard when the disputed incident happened — now doesn&#8217;t recall anything. When Kelsey recently took the stand in the trial and said, “I honestly don’t remember” more times than not. 
So maybe she accepted the million dollars to keep her mouth shut — though she denies it. Maybe she&#8217;s thinking that in the rap world it’s best to avoid being a “snitch.”
The bodyguard she texted cannot be found. Nobody knows why he didn’t show up for questioning in court.
For his part, Tory Lanez is showing up well-dressed at these court hearings and arguing that Megan is lying. He&#8217;s actually dropped songs about the event. This case is now Megan’s word vs. Tory’s.
The culture is on Tory’s side — no one&#8217;s canceled him for any of this. He didn’t just allegedly say something violent. He is being accused of actual violence.
I have not seen mass demands for cancellation of his sponsorships or calls for his record label to drop him.
I cannot imagine being Megan Thee Stallion — having suffered something so obviously traumatic yet being surrounded by absolute vultures more concerned with staying cool within the culture.
I cannot imagine what it&#8217;s like going to an event and realizing people don&#8217;t care. Your alleged abuser is still allowed into all of the same rooms as you. People are still applauding him online, and fellow artists haven&#8217;t spoken out in your defense either.
Lastly — and I want to choose my words very carefully here because I am not trying to blame the victim in this circumstance — at a certain point, there is going to have to be a reckoning in black culture on our music. Artists must realize that even in the music that we create — the music that Megan Thee Stallion creates — we perpetuate the kind of culture that allows something like this to take place.
When you devalue and abuse women in your music and young people listen to that music, then they start to believe that women should also be degraded in the real world. When you reduce yourself in your music, you can become reduced in the real world.
All of it needs fixing. It is so wrong. It is so backward. It is so horrific.
I am going to pray out loud that Meghan Thee Stallion gets justice. I hope that the “no snitching” culture, as well the entertainment culture that treats women so poorly, comes to an end.
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Megan Thee Stallion Deserves Justice And Attention

Candace Owens

Guns

Readers Pass

Police have arrested two people in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff, who was killed outside of a bowling alley in Houston last month.
During a <a href="https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OdJrzQwYmnJX" target="_blank" rel="noopener">press conference</a> on Friday, the Houston Police Department announced that 33-year-old Patrick Xavier Clark was arrested on Thursday and charged with murder for Takeoff’s death. Cameron Joshua, 22, was arrested on November 22 on a charge of felony possession of a weapon, according to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner. Joshua is not believed to have fired a weapon during the shooting.
“I’m glad that a suspect has been arrested and charged with Takeoff’s death,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner, who attended the presser. “I think we’re bringing some comfort to the family, though it does not bring Takeoff back.”
Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/police-search-for-suspect-after-rapper-takeoff-28-shot-to-death" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shot dead</a> after a fight broke out at Billiards &amp; Bowling Houston after 1:00 a.m. on November 1. The rapper, 28, was struck in the head and torso.
“I want to express my regret and disappointment that this was a case of another young man taking the life of another young man for no reason,” Turner said.
The Democrat mayor further attributed the death to gun violence. “The gun violence everywhere, not just in the city of Houston, has to stop,” he explained. “Pulling a firearm can have deadly consequences that you cannot undo.”
Police said around 40 people were present at the time of the shooting, and two guns went off during the incident. Two others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, reports the Associated Press.
Video obtained by TMZ shows Quavo — a fellow rapper and member of the rap trio Migos — along with Takeoff and many others arguing before shots are fired and the group scatters.
Finner said the day after the shooting that there was “no reason to believe he was involved in anything criminal at the time.”
Takeoff is one of three in the rap group Migos, which rose to fame with the hit song “Versace” in 2013 and then topped the charts again with the 2016 rap song “Bad and Boujee.” That song was later certified four times platinum by RIAA, though Takeoff is not credited on the song and can only be seen in the background of the music video.
Takeoff and other Migos member Quavo release a joint album, “Only Built for Infinity Links,” just weeks before Takeoff’s death.

Takeoff

Man Arrested And Charged In Murder Of Rapper Takeoff

Murder

Following the shooting death of rapper and Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Takeoff outside a <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/houston" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houston</a> bowling alley on Tuesday, police are searching for one or more suspects.
Police say Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was found dead after a fight broke out Billiards &amp; Bowling Houston between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. The rapper, 28, was struck in the head. The incident prompted the mayor, a Democrat, to address violence among minorities in the city directly.
“There are too many young men of color that are killing young men of color,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner during a press conference. “And we do need to have that conversation. We do need to deal with it head-on.”
Police said around 40 people were present at the time of the shooting, and two guns went off during the incident. Two others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, reports the Associated Press. It’s unclear who fired the weapons, or whether Takeoff was the intended target, but the rapper was declared dead on-scene.
Turner asked that anyone with information on the shooting come forward so that the rapper’s family could have justice. He decried violence in the hip-hop community as well, but said he wasn’t looking to “demonize” anyone. He also blamed guns, claiming people no longer settle disputes with fist-fights because “everyone has access to guns.”
“But the good news in this city, what I can say, is that we are trending in the right direction,” he said.
<a href="https://www.tmz.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Video</a> obtained by TMZ shows Quavo — a fellow rapper and member of the rap trio Migos — along with Takeoff and many others arguing before shots are fired and the group scatters. Police say they are looking for two potential shooters.
Quavo, whose real name is Quavious Keyate Marshall, was not injured. Offset, the third member of the trio, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was not at the party.
The band rose to fame with the hit song “Versace” in 2013 and then topped charts again with the 2016 rap song “Bad and Boujee.” That song was later certified four times platinum by RIAA, though Takeoff is not credited on the song and can only be seen in the background of the music video.
Takeoff was accused of “sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence and interference with civil rights” by an anonymous woman in August 2020. In April 2021, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s <a href="https://www.complex.com/music/takeoff-wont-face-criminal-charges-sexual-assault-case" target="_blank" rel="noopener">confirmed</a> they would not be filing criminal charges due to lack of evidence.
Amanda Harding contributed to this report.

Police Search For Suspect After Rapper Takeoff, 28, Shot To Death

Death

Officials released the cause of death for rapper Master P&#8217;s 25-year-old daughter Tytyana Miller this week, saying that she died of a <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/fentanyl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fentanyl</a> overdose.
Master P, whose real name is Percy Robert Miller Sr., revealed back on May 29 that his daughter had died, two days after she passed.
&#8220;Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my daughter Tytyana,&#8221; he wrote on Instagram. &#8220;We respectfully request some privacy so that our family can grieve. We appreciate all of the prayers love and support. Mental illness &amp; substance abuse is a real issue that we can’t be afraid to talk about. With God, we will get through this.&#8221;
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner <a href="https://pagesix.com/2022/11/01/master-ps-daughter-tytyana-millers-cause-of-death-revealed-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> that Tytyana Miller died at a private residence after an accidental fentanyl overdose.
Master P&#8217;s son, Romeo Miller, who previously rapped under the name Lil&#8217; Romeo, also commented on social media about his sister&#8217;s death.
&#8220;We appreciate all of the prayers, love, and support, and although this is sad times, I&#8217;m forever grateful for the memories I did have with my amazing sister,&#8221; Romeo Miller said. &#8220;Love on your loved ones, life is short. The silver lining, I know she&#8217;s in a way better place and finally at peace and free. God Bless.&#8221;
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) <a href="https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/fentanyl">notes</a> that fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine. &#8220;Because of its powerful opioid properties, Fentanyl is also diverted for abuse,&#8221; the agency said. &#8220;Fentanyl is added to heroin to increase its potency, or be disguised as highly potent heroin. Many users believe that they are purchasing heroin and actually don’t know that they are purchasing fentanyl – which often results in overdose deaths. Clandestinely-produced fentanyl is primarily manufactured in Mexico.&#8221;
Fentanyl kills more young Americans than drug deaths from heroin, cocaine, meth, and all other prescription medications combined, according to the <a href="https://www.fentanylawarenessday.org/">National Fentanyl Awareness Day</a>, which adds that fentanyl causes more death in Americans under the age of 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease and cancer.
This is a developing news story; refresh the page for updates.

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Officials Release Cause Of Death For Rapper Master P’s 25-Year-Old Daughter Tytyana Miller

Officials Release Cause Of Death For Rapper Master P's 25-Year-Old Daughter Tytyana Miller

Fentanyl

<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/rap-music">Rapper</a> Takeoff was shot and killed in <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/houston">Houston</a> in the early Tuesday morning, according to TMZ.
The 28-year-old recording artist was part of the group Migos. Law enforcement sources and several witnesses told <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/01/migos-takeoff-dead-dies-shot-houston-quavo-migos/">TMZ</a> that the fatal incident occurred just after 2:30 AM when police were called to 810 Billiards &amp; Bowling Houston.
The sources said Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was playing dice with bandmate Quavo when a fight broke out among participants. This led to one person allegedly <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/gun-violence">opening fire</a> and striking Takeoff in or near the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other individuals were also allegedly injured during the altercation and taken to the hospital, but their condition is unknown. The sources said Quavo was not hurt.
A Migos representative <a href="https://apnews.com/article/takeoff-migos-killed-houston-b5e86d023796a9c4eddf9bf547bcd396?ref=upstract.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">confirmed</a> to the Associated Press that Takeoff had died.
Migos is a hip hop group based in Georgia and started in 2008. The three members are all related, with Takeoff being the youngest member and nephew of Quavo. Offset is the third member and is Takeoff’s cousin. Offset is also married to fellow hip hop star Cardi B.
The band rose to fame with the hit song &#8220;Versace&#8221; in 2013 and then topped charts again with the 2016 rap song &#8220;Bad and Boujee.&#8221; That song was later certified four times platinum by RIAA, though Takeoff is not credited on the song and can only be seen in the background of the music video.
Takeoff was accused of “sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence and interference with civil rights” by an anonymous woman in August 2020. In April 2021, the Los Angeles District Attorney&#8217;s <a href="https://www.complex.com/music/takeoff-wont-face-criminal-charges-sexual-assault-case">confirmed</a> they would not be filing criminal charges due to lack of evidence.
Takeoff and Quavo did an <a href="https://www.complex.com/music/takeoff-quavo-future-of-migos">interview</a> with Complex in early October discussing the future of Migos just ahead of the pair releasing a duo album without Offset.
“I just feel like we want to see our career as a duo because we just came from a loyal family,” Quavo said. He agreed that family is “supposed to stick together” but circumstances can change.
“Sometimes, when sh** don’t work out, it ain’t meant to be,” the rapper continued. “So that’s what I think.”
Takeoff agreed with that assessment.
“We don’t know all answers,” he told the publication. “God know. So we pray a lot. And we tell him, whatever, whatever ain’t right, however you supposed to see it fit, you put it back together or however you do it. Only time will tell. We always family, now. Ain’t nothing gon’ change.”

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