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Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s Convicted Killer to Be Sentenced

LOS ANGELES—A man convicted of gunning down rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019 is likely to get life in prison when he is sentenced Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom. Jurors in July found Eric R. Holder Jr., 32, guilty of the first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist outside the clothing store Hussle founded,…


Suspects in Rapper XXXTentacion’s Death About to Face Trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—More than four years after gunmen killed rapper XXXTentacion during a robbery outside a South Florida motorcycle shop, three suspects are now scheduled to go on trial. Shooting suspect Michael Boatwright, 28, and his accused accomplices, Dedrick Williams, 26, and Trayvon Newsome, 24, could all receive life sentences if convicted of first-degree murder….


Multiple People Shot at French Montana Music Video Shoot in Miami

Around 10 people were shot outside a restaurant in Miami Gardens while shooting a music video for rapper French Montana on Thursday night. Detective Diana Gourgue told local media that officers from the Miami Gardens Police Department (MGPD) responded to a ShotSpotter report just before 8 p.m. at The Licking Miami Gardens. According to police, an…


Family Says Missing Rapper Theophilus London Found Safe

LOS ANGELES—Rapper Theophilus London has been found safe after disappearing for months, a relative announced Wednesday night. “We have found Theo. He is safe and well,” the rapper’s cousin, Mikhail Noel, posted on Instagram. “At this time the family would love prayers and privacy. Thank you all!!!” The post didn’t provide details of where London…


Rapper Gangsta Boo, Former Member of ‘Three 6 Mafia,’ Dead at 43

Gangsta Boo, a rapper and former member of Memphis-based hip-hop group “Three 6 Mafia,” has died, according to relatives, at the age of 43. In a video shared on Twitter by local news outlet WREG, dozens of family members and fans are seen gathered at the late performer’s Memphis home where the rapper, whose birth…


Family Files Missing Persons Report for Theophilus London

LOS ANGELES—The family of rapper Theophilus London filed a missing person report with Los Angeles police this week and are asking for the public’s help, saying he hasn’t been seen in months. London’s family and friends believe someone last spoke to the musician in July in Los Angeles, according to the family’s statement released Wednesday…


Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Migos Rapper Takeoff

HOUSTON—A 33-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge in the shooting of rapper Takeoff, who police on Friday said was an “innocent bystander” when he was struck by gunfire outside a Houston bowling alley. Patrick Xavier Clark was taken into custody peacefully Thursday night, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said. Clark’s arrest came one…


4th Person Surrenders in Slaying of Rapper Young Dolph

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—A fourth person wanted in the slaying of rapper Young Dolph turned himself in on Friday, Memphis police said. Jermarcus Johnson was wanted on a charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, police said on the agency’s Facebook page. Police did not provide any additional details about Johnson or his alleged role in the…


Autopsy: Takeoff Died From Gunshot Wounds to Head, Torso

HOUSTON—Rapper Takeoff died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso following a shooting outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley, authorities announced Wednesday. The announcement—following an autopsy by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences in Houston—comes as police are still seeking the public’s help in tracking down the person or…


Rapper Takeoff Killed in Houston Shooting, Media Reports

ATLANTA—Takeoff, a member of the rap group Migos, was fatally shot at a party held at a Houston bowling alley early on Tuesday, according to media reports that cited a representative of the artist and law enforcement sources. Two other people were wounded, but Houston police were holding back the names of the victims until…