JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The man accused in the shooting death of a 13-year-old Jacksonville boy has been identified as Marcel Johnson, 22. The Sheriffs Office said a Chevrolet Tahoe carrying the group was driving along Emerson Street near Spring Park Road when another vehicle pulled up and someone inside opened fire. Beginning his ascent in rap during 2017 with the release of Go to War, Yungeen Ace quickly became one of the most talked about rappers in the industry. After posting several videos about killing KTA members and "smoking Bibby," Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested Ksoo in March, charging him with killing Bibby and Lilbuck. Somebody like Lil Poppa delivers his message with a lot of melody, while an artist like Foolio attacks his songs with much more aggressive energy. The detective then pulls out pictures, which have been blurred in the video, to show Robinson. He had been about to bond out of jail after being arrested in connection to the 2020 murder of Charles McCormick. "He was [a] joy. On Jan. 15, McCormick was killed ina drive-by, theFlorida Times-Unionreports. Former Georgia Bulldogs star Jalen Carter reportedly was involved in the fatal car accident involving his teammate in January. Robinson has made several rap videos mocking Gainer's death. Running Up That Hill Isnt the Only Track Thats Finding New Fans After Scoring a Major Placement, Unauthorized Music Usage on TikTok Can Cost Brands Big But Theres a Way to Avoid Expensive Licensing Headaches, Sync Licensing Is Evolving Now Theres a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industrys Most Exciting Segment, How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused, Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving Running Up That Hill a New Lease on Life, Podcast: Beyonce's Band Leader's 16 Tips for Turning Pro, Bootie Brown: The West Coast Rapper Making It Big in the Music Business, Spotify Is Riddled With Fake Streams Or Is It? The earliest mainstream success for Jacksonville came in 1994 when the 69 Boyz dropped the classic party record Tootsee Roll, followed by the Quad City DJs 1996 hit Cmon N Ride It. Fast forward to 2010, and artists like Tokyo Jetz and Yung Trap (now known as Trap Beckham) were able to make a name for themselves. Rapper Ksoo, real name Hakeem Robinson and a member of the ATK gang, subsequently put the fallen KTA victims on the cover of his album, Bibby Out. All rights reserved. On the other, the national attention is putting a bigger spotlight on local street beefs, which has only amplified tensions. Rapper Ksoo, real name Hakeem Robinson and a member of the ATK gang, subsequently put the fallen KTA victims on the cover of his album, Bibby Out. Bibby! The detective goes on to identify the person in the images. Duval County has never truly been a place to breed rap artists, other than the 69 Boyz and the local respected pioneer Mob Boss and his Hustle House imprint. Then I went to West 21st and North Pearl streets and I saw another crime scene surrounded by several police cars., Frazier said he was told there was a shootout in the BP gas station parking lot involving more than one car.. He even tagged the victim. Hakeem Robinson, a Jacksonville rapper whos also known as Ksoo, is charged in the 2020 murder of rival rapper Charles McCormick. 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. In October 2021, News4Jax reported that Robinson was among several Jacksonville rappers whose lyrics referenced real murders. Many of the citys rappers make songs about street life in Duval County, and they all do it fromdifferent perspectives. Jacksonville has never been thought of as a major music city in the eyes of the rest of America. Brown was Julio Foolios cousin. 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. Still rising and still emerging, Brokasf will be will soon be recognized as one of Floridas top rap artists. The more popular artists that have a combination of the most followers, streams, and most recent views are near the top. Though Mayor Lenny Curry has described Wednesdays shooting as being both gang- and drug-related, Addisons sister, Lola Richy, took exception to that characterization Thursday. In the past, Jacksonville had been mostly known for producing top Rock N Roll bands. 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. A brief hiatus until 2017s I Heart Banana, KaMillion eventually would shine with her outgoing styles, often displayed on songs like Womp Womp, Bend Yo Byke, Bounce Dat Azz, and Put That S*** On.. By. The shooting was videotaped, and the Jacksonville rapper shared video of the shooting to his fans. Historically speaking, Jacksonville has been one of the more violent cities in Florida, but things have become progressively worse in recent years. In a hip-hop scene that highlights the violence and the negative of the streets, KaMillion brings in the love and good vibes to the city. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Now, one of the hottest rappers in the rap game, Nardo Wicks 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. Addison and the rest of theSUVs occupantsleft a show held at the strip club on Baymeadows Road early Wednesday shortly before the shooting unfolded, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. Inmates who cooperate with the prosecution are often transferred to other county jails for their safety. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Abdul Robinson Sr., who has been charged with being an accessory to the murders of Charles McCormick and Damon Rothermel, has been transferred to St Johns County Jail, court documents show. His next court date is Aug. 31. Now, the trend is continuing to ripple through modern-day rap scenes. A funeral notice and the family identified him as Darione Dewone Sheron Flanigan, whose nickname was Trouble.. Among the top street rappers from Jacksonville, despite incarceration Y&R Mookey has remained one of the most known artists in the city. In some instances, youll even hear those same rappers dissing dead people who they once had beef with. 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She alsoposted a music video of her sonwhere he sang, Yes sir, I got big dreams, want to rap-sing as he danced along the Northbank Riverwalk. Robinson's father, 49-year-oldAbdul Robinson, was also arrested and slapped withaccessory after the fact charges for allegedly aiding in Robinson's escape from the scene. Robinson allegedly killed the two men in separate gang-related shootings, police said. I saw a big police presence at 19th and Main streets. ), was indicted on a first-degree murder charge. Do you know who that is? the detective asked. As Jacksonville has become one of the faces of southern hip-hop and Floridas rap scene, Yungeen Ace deserves much of the credit. Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Meanwhile, we have the truth like the video and witnesses that prove Mr. Robinson cannot be the shooter. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. (Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Lil poppa is affiliated with Yungeen Ace ATK movement who is in beef with KTA a group consistes of Julio Foolio, CoJack,. In the video which was posted on IG Live the Jacksonville rapper appeared to post surveillance footage which shows him pulling a large caliber firearm, and chasing after one of his opps. Top 15 Jacksonville Rappers 1. These tensions have spilled over into the music, and Jacksonvilles drill scene is full of rappers referencing loved ones who have lost their life to gun violence. Ironically, the two drill rappers are making threats and disses over love songs, a new take on drill rap. Four days before the indictment, Cinematic Music Group CEO Jonny Shipes told a county judge he wanted to post Robinson's bond. 0:00 / 3:26 Jacksonville Rapper Lil Jug shot dead about to sign with Lil Boosie It's A RawLife99 8.24K subscribers Subscribe 425 Share 88K views 5 years ago Jacksonville Rapper Lil Jug shot. Jacksonvilles drill rap scene is dominated by ATK rapper Yungeen Ace and KTA rapper Julio Foolio. A newcomer to hip-hop, since Nardo Wicks arrival in 2020 the Arlington native has proceeded to reach the top of the rap game with hits like Who Want Smoke, Me or Sum, Dah Dah DahDah, and Wicked Witch.. To fully understand whats happening right now, you need to go back to the beginning. 0:00. "Nobody can do anything worse to me than killing my child." JUST IN | Hakeem Robinson, a Jacksonville rapper whos also known as Ksoo, has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder. COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Barbecues Overnight for 450 Homeless People at LA Shelter, Singer Ben Kweller's 16-Year-Old Son Dies in Car Accident, Ozzy Osbourne 'Not Dying,' Hopes to Resume Touring, Shawn Mendes Sparks Romance Rumor With Fellow Pop Star. "N never play with Ksoo. A 22-year-old man killed Saturday afternoon when gunfire erupted as rap musicians were preparing to shoot a music video at a Northside Jacksonville barbecue restaurant has been identified as Kyree Breyon Corley of West 32nd Street, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. 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. But Northside Coalition community activist Ben Frazier said he happened to drive past the crime scene Monday at the gas station, then past a second scene a few blocks away where the victims may have headed after the shooting. A Floridarapper and his father have been arrested in connection to the death of another aspiring artist from the same area. In them, he refers to Gainer as Bibby. 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. Takeoff was a member of the rap group Migos. While women are almost completely controlling and dominating hip-hop, Tokyo Jetz was one of the first female artists, as well one of the first Jacksonville rappers, to gain recognition and popularity in todays era of rap music. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville man gunned down Wednesday in what's described as a gang-related shooting was an aspiring rapper with a criminal record who performed at a strip club hours . Recent releases of her latest album Cancel Culture and her latest song Just Ride, Tokyo Jetz remains the queen of the city. In filings this week, the state attorneys office has informed his sons Hakeem Robinson and Abdul Robinson Jr. that their father is now cooperating with prosecutors, and has given statements in the murders of Charles McCormick and Damon Rothermel. Making his name known with the 2020 hit Comment, the young and hungry Brokeasf has all the makings and talent to be rich as f*** with his current route and path in hip-hop. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. RELATED: Hip-hop feuds fuel series of Jacksonville murders. But now, a new area of Florida is demanding attention, thanks to an explosive new generation of rappers up in Jacksonville. These charges are in response to the death ofCharles Quentin McCormick, Jr. Like Robinson, the 23-year-old was a local rapper who performed under the nameLilbuck. 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. "He physically cannot be the shooter," DeCoste wrote in a December Instagram post, reports News4Jax. First Coast News reports Abdul Robinson Sr., 51, has agreed to. Robinson agrees. Jacksonville rappers are at the forefront of a new trend called "Demon" rap, where artists do the most disrespectful things possible to dead members of rival gangs. Things only deteriorated from there. While being a soundtrack for the streets of the present day with songs like Dead Opps, Shooters, Murda Twinz, and Gangsta Talk, Y&R Mookey has been on a nonstop grind over the past few years, releasing albums like Russian Roulette, Love Til Death, Big Murda, Left 4 Dead, and Big 52. After the killing, Robinson and his father reportedly changed clothes and staged a home invasion. Yuriy Andriyashchuk. "In no way do we discount the pain caused to those that loved the man that was murdered. Beef has always been at the core of the hip hop scene, most famously East Coast vs. West Coast rappers in the 90s. *If any artists are missing from the list email media@kulturevulturez.com, Making his name known with the 2020 hit Comment, the young and hungry Brokeasf has all the makings and talent to be rich as f*** with his current route and path in hip-hop. He has been in a Duval County jail since September 2020, after police arrested Robinson in the shooting of McCormick. Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jacksonville Rapper Foolio Names 30 Of His Opps That Are Dead After Kodak Black Called Him Out. Records show the second-degree murder warrant was for the 2019 death of 16-year-old Adrian Gainer. An estimated crowd of about 40 had gathered to watch the filming. Officers were called to UF Health just before 5:30 p.m. Monday where the two victims were in the emergency room after driving themselves there, according to the incident report. The officer chased the suspects on foot but was unable to apprehend the killers. The government has repeatedly said how bad of a guy the father is now they present him as some pillar of truth. A Jacksonville, Florida, grand jury indicted Hakeem Robinson, a rapper who performs as Ksoo, in the deaths of two men. https://t.co/21TO8p2oH3. Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. And whenever anyone outside the state talks about Florida rap, they almost always bring up Southern regions like Miami and Broward County. The authenticity of the music reels fans in, but many ignore the uncomfortable reality that some of the songs are about real dead Black people. 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. But that beef resulted in the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., both pioneers of their times. Gainer was mentioned by his nickname "Bibby" in "Who I Smoke," a music video with members of the group ATK, which Robinson was affiliated with. YouTube and social media videoclipsshow the artist toting guns, including an AK-47 style rifle, and rapping about his incarceration. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. The report lists the location where it happened as a BP gas station and provides no other circumstances. February 20, 2023 at 11:18 am EST. }. For a long time, I hesitated to write an article like this, because I was always taught to stay out of other peoples business, and I would never want to write anything that would instigate problems between anybody. As one of the top representations for Jacksonville rappers, Yungeen Ace has taken over the city with songs like Opps, Step Harder, Pain, Jungle, and Giving Up, while releasing nine acclaimed albums, from 2018s Life of Betrayal to 2022 with Survivor of the Trenches. Marvin Hartley "Ramboe Slice" Jacksonville Fl, Rapper From Mixon TownTOP 18- Jacksonville Fl, Rappers Who Were Killed (P. Surveillance cameras at Wackos Gentlemens Club filmed the moments leading up to the shooting. * 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 . Video. Abdul Robinson Sr.s case has been reset for a status conference Aug. 15. Now he's smoking 23. Acclaimed albums like Heavy Is The Head and Blessed, I Guess, Lil Poppa has been one of the most sought out rappers, linking with Yo Gottis CMG, Mozzy, and a dozen others ranging from the West Coast to local Jacksonville rappers. Robinson repeats his question. 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