*Unofficial Order. To be honest, its more well-known as the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Possibly one of hip-hops most controversial, often trolling and in the mx of rap beef, Foolio has also been known for other aspects of hip-hop, like music. He had been about to bond out of jail after being arrested in connection to the 2020 murder of Charles McCormick. Robinson was indicted for first-degree murder on March 24, reports First Coast News. Top 15 Jacksonville Rappers 1. A career dating back to 2010, Trap Beckhams unique flavor of music in southern hip-hop led him to signing with Def Jam. 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. During this robbery, they held the homeowner captive before fleeing in a Dodge charger or challenger. Authorities suspect the shooting victims, whose names have not been released,were targeted. YouTube and social media videoclipsshow the artist toting guns, including an AK-47 style rifle, and rapping about his incarceration. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. *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. display: none !important; On Jan. 15, McCormick was killed ina drive-by, theFlorida Times-Unionreports. And whenever anyone outside the state talks about Florida rap, they almost always bring up Southern regions like Miami and Broward County. Tunefinds 2022 Top TV Placements Show Sync Opportunities for Catalog Tracks Are Stronger Than Ever, Is Sync the New Radio? First Coast News reports Abdul Robinson Sr., 51, has agreed to. 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. Recent releases of her latest album Cancel Culture and her latest song Just Ride, Tokyo Jetz remains the queen of the city. The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office later arrested Ksoo in March in connection with killing Bibby. display: none !important; Gainer was 16. Robinson remains in Duval County Jail as he awaits trial on the two separate murder charges. At last check, one victim was listed in critical condition, while four others areexpected to survive. While Chicago coined the phrase Smoking On ___ Pack, Spinabenz took it to another level with one of the most confrontational rap songs of all-time, Who I Smoke. Growing into music and hip-hop since 2020, emerging as one of the top rappers from Jacksonville, Spinabenz is more than just the controversial MC that highlighted the deaths of certain Jacksonville natives in the most disrespectful way possible. The officer chased the suspects on foot but was unable to apprehend the killers. A Jacksonville, Florida, grand jury indicted Hakeem Robinson, a rapper who performs as Ksoo, in the deaths of two men. "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. The death of rapper Takeoff has shined a light on the amount of rappers killed by gun violence. "He loved to freestyle," the friend said. The beef went from bad to deadly in May of 2017 with the killing of 19-year-old Zion Brown. Jacksonville rappers within North Floridas Duval County, which is one of the states largest metropolitan areas, have created one of the countrys most thriving rap scenes as rappers from Jacksonville have easily separated themselves from the large of cities making an impact in hip-hop. The fans play a big role, he says. Its not clear what injuries the victim suffered but MTO News can confirm that he survived the shooting. Robinson repeats his question. Corrections records show Addison, whos described in court documents as having a gang affiliation, was released from prison last June following a six-year stint for burglary and perjury convictions. 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. Thats why were not concerned.. All rights reserved. By Daniel S. Levine Hakeem Robinson, a Jacksonville rapper who's also known as Ksoo, is charged in the 2020 murder of rival rapper Charles McCormick. On Jan. 15, McCormick was killed in a drive-by, the Florida Times-Union reports. The shooting was videotaped, and the Jacksonville rapper shared video of the shooting to his fans. In present day Jacksonville, the city has become known for delivering some of hip-hops top artists in the rap game. 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.. Police did not release any information about the initial shooting when it occurred or report Flanigans deathuntil it posted it Wednesday on its website. 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. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. This murder isn't the only alleged crime that the pair committed that night. 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. display: none !important; Following his introduction, Whoppa has been placing his own stamp on the rap scene of Duval County with WAR, Dead H***, Not the Same, Take Off, and Add A K.. Flying under the radar among one of the most controversial cities in hip-hop, Lil Poppa has been quietly making noise since 2019. Robinson allegedly killed the two men in separate gang-related shootings, police said. But people also love Ksoo, and his life is in jeopardy because of egos and politics, not reliable evidence.". awaits trial on the two separate murder charges. (Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Foolio added that these dead opps are also from Jacksonville, but he stopped listing names, after naming 30 of them. 0:00. Police and mothers of v. News4JAX 316K subscribers Subscribe 146K views 1 year ago The music and beats heard in the. Published. Robison's song "Ksoo B" also mentions Gainer. 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. He describes how the three men were killed, rapping: They got caught lacking, the whole world wanna know why. * 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 . 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. 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Robinson allegedly killed the two men in separate gang-related shootings, police said. - March 31, 2022 03:26 am EDT. Per . Do you know who that is? the detective asked. Who I smoke? News4JAX obtained that March 2021 interrogation video that shows Robinson, also known as rapper Ksoo, in a room being questioned by Jacksonville investigators. The video, posted on YouTube by Crime Circus, starts with Robinson being escorted into the room before a detective instructs him to sit down. 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. The detective then pulls out pictures, which have been blurred in the video, to show Robinson. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, the sound of Jacksonville hip-hop started to shift away from glossy party music. In 2019, there were 131 murders in the city,. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The man accused in the shooting death of a 13-year-old Jacksonville boy has been identified as Marcel Johnson, 22. Lil Willie was not and is not a gang member, Richy told News4Jax. Rothermel was killed in 2019 by a stray bullet fired in an exchange of gunfire between two cars. 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. Rappers from Jacksonville have not only taken the city to the very top of Floridas best rap and hip hop scenes, but easily can be considered as having created one of the top rap markets in the world. Takeoff was a member of the rap group Migos. 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. Video. While incarceration has been a major obstacle, roadblock, and career altering for Baby Soulja, one should not overlook his impact as one of first Jacksonville rappers to appear in todays era of music. As Jacksonville has become one of the faces of southern hip-hop and Floridas rap scene, Yungeen Ace deserves much of the credit. The father of Jacksonville rapper Ksoo will testify against his son in the 23-year-old's upcoming first-degree murder trial. Im going to tell you that in a second, the detective said. 4 shot, 3 dead in the worst way. 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. Robinsons father, Abdul Robinson Sr., has been listed as a witness for the prosecution. 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.. He even tagged the victim. 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