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. crashed in a nearby neighborhood before escaping the police, Arlisa Tarver, a JSO employee, was arrested. Ksoo, man, he been a fan. Now, ten years after his first vicious dig at someone's grave, he's . The music videos that feature lyrics about murders of young men in Jacksonville have propelled the rappers to national fame, but behind the videos are families that are forced to relive the pain. "Nobody can do anything worse to me than killing my child." 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. A Jacksonville, Florida, grand jury indicted Hakeem Robinson, a rapper who performs as Ksoo, in the deaths of two men. Its like somebody taking a healed wound and opening it back up and stabbing at it over and over again, Elizabeth Gainer said. Shot and killed outside an studio after altercation with rapper No Plug Phife Dawg 3/22/2016 45 Oakley, California, U.S. The warrant states Barner could be heard in the tapes discussing details about the McCormick murder. Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest Tumblr Reddit LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Messenger Share Posted in News 50 Comments Addison'sfather, Abdul Robinson, was among those shot but not killed inside, according to news partner First Coast News. 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. The following February, Julio Foolio's little 16-year-old brother Adrian Dennard Gainer Jr., aka Bibby was killed. An 18-year-old aspiring rapper was shot Monday evening in the 2900 block of North Main Street then died after he and another victim made it to a hospital, according to the Jacksonville. (Damn.) 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. There were 141 murders in 2020. Example video title will go here for this video, Daily Blast Live: Tuesday, February 28, 2023. 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. Im not going anywhere, Elizabeth Gainer said. Yuriy Andriyashchuk. Meanwhile, Ksoo has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Julio Foolio returned the favor posting several videos of himself taunting ATK and Yungeen Ace talking about "who I'm smoking" -- which included Ace's brother and rapper 23. 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. Police said Rothermel was hit by a stray bullet during a shootout between cars. After the death of Rothermel, Barner, Derek Hudson, Christopher Brown and Janera Smith were all eventually charged in connection with the murder. JUST IN | Hakeem Robinson, a Jacksonville rapper whos also known as Ksoo, has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder. The response to Yungeen Aces song, recorded by rival rapper Julio Foolio Beatbox Remix/Bibby Flow has racked up more than 9 million views. they found a man shot in or near his SUV. August 10, 2021. Further investigation revealed photos of guns on Hakeem Robinson's Instagram account, plus a music video by McCormick with the caption "Byeeee byeeee" and emojis of waving hands, the warrant said. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. According to News4Jax records, 131 murders were reported in 2019. Court records show Robinson Sr. has agreed to testify as a witness for the state in the McCormick case. ), Julio Foolio whose legal name is Charles Jones, according to his Spotify profile says in Beatbox Remix/Bibby Flow.. 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. 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. ), Julio Foolio says in one song. 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. 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. Smoke Durk and Bibby to the face though, Ksoo says in his music video for Ksoo B***h.. Social media is the "gang graffiti of the 1980's." 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. The star of ATK is rapper Yungeen Ace. Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Carter became popular among pre-teen and teenage audiences after having released his debut studio album at the age of nine. The Sheriffs Office said that shooting was a targeted act of violence against the occupants of the Tahoe.. "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. Robinson Sr.s attorney told News4Jax the songs are how the artists express themselves, adding there is no proof that the rap groups are linked to the murders. Hakeem Robinsons attorney told News4Jax that ATK is a certified business, not a violent gang. Four shot, three dead in the worst way. 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 best thing for us to do at that point is to put that information on those videos with some physical evidence, with some things that we know will help put that together and make a much stronger case, Waters said. He allegedly shot Gainer at an apartment complex, police said. Marshals Service offereda $5,000 reward for information that ledto his arrest. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. But people also love Ksoo, and his life is in jeopardy because of egos and politics, not reliable evidence.". Before Ksoos arrest, he made videos with Yungeen Ace (whos allegedly also affiliated with ATK). 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 his arrest suggests a feud over a rap song may have led to the murder. Top 15 Jacksonville Rappers 1. Historically speaking, Jacksonville has been one of the more violent cities in Florida, but things have become progressively worse in recent years. 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. He was 18. Shots were fired into that home nearly missing a couple and a 1-year-old child. A handgun was later found in the car that had fingerprints on it which belonged to Robinson, according to JSO. First Coast News reports Abdul Robinson Sr., 51, has agreed to. 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. Police also charged 23-year-old Janera Jaranee Smith with accessory after the fact, jail records show. Arrests continuedwithDominique Jerrod Barner, 27,charged on March 19, 2020, with second-degree murder and aggravated fleeing an officer. JACKSONVILLE, Fla WARNING:The following article contains videos and links that contain music and subject matter that may be offensive to some. 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. ), Spazz face hot (on gang! The rapper was not linked to any of the victims on the cover. Adrian Gainer Jr. was shot and killed Feb. 25, 2019,. ", 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'. A popular Jacksonville rapper posted on Instagram Wednesday, mourning the loss of three young men killed in a drive-by shooting Tuesday night. Community leaders and family members held a vigil for Gainer in that same gazebo days later. 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. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Dominique Barner, who has connections to ATK, and two others were charged with murder in connection with Rothermels death. ft. 5515 Long St, Jacksonville, FL 32208 $159,000 MLS# 1208683 Looking for more privacy or worried about rates? On Thursday, JSO issued an emailed statement to News4Jax about the violence. Meanwhile,Robinson Jr. remained at large. Published. 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. A year later, his remains were found in a wooded area. 2:23. 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. We send our sincerest condolences to Holmess loved ones during this difficult time. Four days before the indictment, Cinematic Music Group CEO Jonny Shipes told a county judge he wanted to post Robinson's bond. They might implicate a person, Jefferson said. Yungeen Ace escaped death again in March 2019 after another attempt on his life in Waycross, Ga. A 30-year-old man was killed in that shooting and three men were arrested. A 56-year-old woman is in critical. But rap music videos by local artists depicting real murders in Jacksonville are fueling fire in the community. The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said it could not comment on Tarvers case, citing an ongoing investigation. The star of KTA is rapper Julio Foolio. If you havent noticed, something big is happening in Jacksonville right now. "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 ". But MTO News has learned that in the lyrics to the song, the rappers all from Jacksonville confess to allegedly killing at least three people. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. Awitness saw Hakeem Robinson and another man identified later as Whitaker get out with semi-automatic rifles and begin shooting, the warrant said. 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. Corbin got kidnapped, they found his bones he was rotten. Marvin Hartley "Ramboe Slice" Jacksonville Fl, Rapper From Mixon TownTOP 18- Jacksonville Fl, Rappers Who Were Killed (P. 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 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. Barner said the reason for wanting McCormick dead was that he had made a song that "talked despairingly" about Hakeem Robinson's dead brother, Willie Addison Jr. More:Jacksonville mother seeks publics help finding suspects on first anniversary of sons shooting death, More:Gang initiation led to Oct. 3 Jacksonville homicide and arrest a month later.