Court records show Robinson Sr. has agreed to testify as a witness for the state in the McCormick case. "He physically cannot be the shooter," DeCoste wrote in a December Instagram post, reports News4Jax. Jacksonville has never been thought of as a major music city in the eyes of the rest of America. The star of ATK is rapper Yungeen Ace. 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. Marshals Service said Robinson Jr. is Hakeem Robinson's brother, and a member of theATK, or Aces Top Killers gang. Marvin Hartley "Ramboe Slice" Jacksonville Fl, Rapper From Mixon TownTOP 18- Jacksonville Fl, Rappers Who Were Killed (P. Carter became popular among pre-teen and teenage audiences after having released his debut studio album at the age of nine. In January 2019, JSO arrested several men, solely for what they were doing on social media. 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. He performed under the name 320Popout. Police said Addison and others left the club and were onEmerson Street whenthe shooting took place near Spring Park Road. The song was created by Florida Rappers Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, & FastMoney Goon. But people also love Ksoo, and his life is in jeopardy because of egos and politics, not reliable evidence.". The Sheriffs Office said that shooting was a targeted act of violence against the occupants of the Tahoe.. Robinson later posted a video to his story which showed him at a nail salon getting a pedicure with the caption Kill a n**** than go get my toes done.. Luckily the man who was shot survived despite being hit twice with high caliber ammunition. That was followed by another hit on KTA a month later in February 2019 with the death of Julio Foolio's little brother, 16-year-old Adrian Dennard Gainer Jr., aka Bibby, at a Moncrief area apartment complex. Someone fired from another vehicle that pulled alongside their Chevrolet Tahoe, according to the Sheriffs Office. Credit: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Clay County Sheriff's Office. We do have a group in the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office that spends all their time dealing with this issue. There are hundreds of videos on YouTube describing what both acronyms mean with some slight variations. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. Digital reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for more than 25 years and focuses on important local issues like education and the environment. The two other men were Royale D'Von Smith Jr., 18, and Jercoby Da'Shad Groover, 19. Despite the sometimes heartbreaking lyrics heard in the music videos, Johnsons mother feels they could help the police. The shooting victims had just left a rap music event at Paradise Gentlemens Club on Baymeadows Road. Certain subsections of YouTube are even making money by breaking down all the rivalries. Right now in Jacksonville, the rival factions are ATK vs. KTA. "Unfortunately these advances in technology also provide the criminal element with a new platform to promote their trade in the street culture market," Williams said. A suspect was seen on dash-camera footage fleeing from McCormick's death and DeCoste insists this person cannot be Robinson because the person is too small. Poppy was loved. Would you want your mom to feel the way other moms feel? Melissa Jackson said. 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. ATK is listed on Apple Music under Ksoos music, but the ATK website is not active and reads Opening Soon., A post shared by ESPN 98 (@julio_foolio). But Who I Smoke is probably the best, and by far the most disrespectful. Robinson was indicted for first-degree murder on March 24, reports First Coast News. Watch a news report about the tragedy as well as a music video from 320Popout below. Ace survived after being shot eight times. He's accused of killing two people in separate Jacksonville shootings; the Feb. 25, 2019 killing of Adrian Gainer Jr., aka Bibby, and the Jan. 15, 2020 killing of Charles McCormick, aka Lilbuck. So is there an end in sight for the ongoing beef between ATK and KTA? As of Oct. 18, 89 murders have been reported. He allegedly shot Gainer at an apartment complex, police said. By Daniel S. Levine JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 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. Even though the words in the music videos may give details about the murders, JSO Chief T.K. The bloodshed continued in January 2019 with another mass shooting. 21-year-old Joshua Holmes was shot and killed at the Shore House Apartments in Arlington. A Jacksonville, Florida, grand jury indicted Hakeem Robinson, a rapper who performs as Ksoo, in the deaths of two men. He was 18. Historically speaking, Jacksonville has been one of the more violent cities in Florida, but things have become progressively worse in recent years. Man wtf. He is charged only in the McCormick murder. Abdul Robinson and his son, Willie Addison, are pictured at the rap event before the shooting. JACKSONVILLE, Fla WARNING:The following article contains videos and links that contain music and subject matter that may be offensive to some. The rapper was in the passenger seat and was shot multiple times, as was the driver. ", 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'. And to be fair, there havent been many successful rappers to emerge from the city over the years, minus a few exceptions. More disturbing than that is the banner Julio Foolio totes around in the video of the three teens who were killed while riding with Yungeen Ace near Town Center. 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. (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. "In no way do we discount the pain caused to those that loved the man that was murdered. Shots were fired into that home nearly missing a couple and a 1-year-old child. Top 15 Jacksonville Rappers 1. The arrest warrant said Gainer and another man werein a gazebo at the complex at 1646 W. 45th St. at about 3 p.m. Surveillance video spotted a gray or silver Nissan Altima drive into the complex. It was nearing 1 million views in 12 hours. After the death of Rothermel, Barner, Derek Hudson, Christopher Brown and Janera Smith were all eventually charged in connection with the murder. Bibby had a closed casket, I wasnt surprised, Ksoo says in the song. 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. For me, I want them to keep making the songs because youre going to say the right thing at the wrong time thats going to be specific to the details that you dont know about Corbins murder. JUST IN | Hakeem Robinson, a Jacksonville rapper whos also known as Ksoo, has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder. The song was created last year, but its BLOWING UP on Tiktok this week. Addison'sfather, Abdul Robinson, was among those shot but not killed inside, according to news partner First Coast News. Addison (also known as Boss Goon) was murdered in January 2019 after a show at Paradise Gentlemens Club. When I see you, Ima push your sh*t back, boy, Choppa get to spittin through your set, we dont fight, boy, 12 paramedics couldnt save your f*ckin life, boy, We gon treat this b*tch like a match, how we strike, boy. The song was created by Florida Rappers Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, & FastMoney Goon. 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. Waters said ATK may be linked to more than a dozen Jacksonville murders and other crimes committed in response to perceived insults. Who I smoke, Lil Nine, Yungeen Ace says during the songs chorus. - Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams. Hakeem Robinson better known as Jacksonville rapper Ksoo is charged with first-degree murder, while his brother Abdul Robinson Jr. is charged with second-degree murder. A lot of times the rap videos sends out a message, and youve got to pay close attention to the lyrics of it. 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. In Who I Smoke, a music video with rappers believed to represent ATK, lyrics reference at least three people that were killed in Jacksonville shootings in recent years. Four days before the indictment, Cinematic Music Group CEO Jonny Shipes told a county judge he wanted to post Robinson's bond. Nipsey had been well-known on the underground circuit, and he was gaining a mainstream following just before his death. Officers performed CPR until the victim could be taken to the hospital. Holmes was a rapper in Jacksonville who performed under the name 320Popout. The rapper, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton Jr, was buying cookies at Makeda's Butter Cookies at about 1pm Wednesday when a gunman drove up and shot through the window. Its just not worth it.. An eye-witness tells First Coast News, she heard a man banging on apartments and calling for help around the time of the shooting. August 10, 2021. Robinson Sr. is charged as accessory after the fact to first-degree murder along with three others. The three others, including his brother, Tre'von Bullard , 18, died. Robinson had a handgun and Whitaker had an AR rifle, he said. In my heart, I feel like its someone that he knew because Corbin wouldnt just leave with anyone, Jackson said. Florida is one of the biggest States in hip hop - the State has produced several influential figures like Rick Ross, Trina, Trick Daddy, Uncle Luke, Kodak Black, and many more. Adrian Gainer Jr. was shot and killed Feb. 25, 2019, at the Hilltop Village Apartments. Rapper SpotemGottem was hurt in a drive-by shooting at about 3am Friday morning, according to police reports. 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. Baldazo, was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from Christus Mother Frances. All rights reserved. This isnt the only murder Robinson is accused of. Shot and killed Damo Glo 6/15/2022 23 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. To this day, no arrests have been made. "Robinson ran up to Bibbyand shot him at close range in the back of the head or neck as Bibbycontinued trying to shield himself," the warrant said. According to the Jacksonville Beach police, the incident happened outside The Pier Restaurant at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. For Sale: 3 beds, 1 bath 1254 sq. 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. The man accused in the shooting death of a 13-year-old Jacksonville boy has been identified as Marcel Johnson, 22. Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest Tumblr Reddit LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Messenger Share Posted in News 50 Comments There's something really sick happening in Jacksonville and it's hard to unsee. On Thursday, JSO issued an emailed statement to News4Jax about the violence. Abdul Kareem Robinson Jr., 26,will be extradited back to Jacksonville where six others already await trial inthe attack in the Dames Pointe Plaza at 7001 Merrill Road, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. C urtis James Jackson III, better known as 50 Cent is known as an American rapper, producer, actor, and entrepeneur who has met wils success throughout his career. Arrests continuedwithDominique Jerrod Barner, 27,charged on March 19, 2020, with second-degree murder and aggravated fleeing an officer. To fully understand whats happening right now, you need to go back to the beginning. He has been in a Duval County jail since September 2020, after police arrested Robinson in the shooting of McCormick. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call around 11:15 p.m. Monday night at the Shore House Apartments at 401 Century Drive 21. 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. There were 116 murders reported at the same time last year. 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. For years, South Florida has dominated the states rap scene, led by artists like Uncle Luke, Trick Daddy, Trina, Plies, Rick Ross, Kodak Black, and XXXTentacion. 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. VIEWS. Im not going anywhere, Elizabeth Gainer said. More retaliatory bloodshed followed in January 2019 with the shooting death of Charles Quentin McCormick Jr., a KTA rapper who went by the name of Lilbuck. There's a deadly feud happening here, which is nothing new, but now it's taking place on social media for all to see. (Damn.) Shot and killed outside an studio after altercation with rapper No Plug Phife Dawg 3/22/2016 45 Oakley, California, U.S. The U.S. News4Jax contacted several rappers seen in the viral videos and their attorneys to share their story. His mother, Shawnentina Benton, said she doesnt know who the rappers are or why they would be talking about her sons death. Unforgiveness for me is like me taking poison and expecting someone else to die. February 20, 2023 at 11:18 am EST. ), Julio Foolio says in one song. Despite the fact that "Who I Smoke" will probably be used in court at some point, the song has all the trimmings of a . On one hand, a lot of these young artists are now in better situations to feed their families. Ksoo stands accused of killing two rival Jacksonville rappers: Charles McCormick (also known as Lil Buck, killed in January 2020) and Adrian Gainer (also known as Bibby, killed in February 2019). In 2021, a new Jacksonville rap song seems to be going viral every other week, with tracks like Who I Smoke, When I See You, and BeatBox, racking up tens of millions of plays. - March 31, 2022 03:26 am EDT. This came just a few weekends after Jacksonville made national news when someone projected a message onto the stadium during the Georgia-Florida game, supporting the rapper formerly known as Kanye . They are focused solely on this issue, Waters said. First Coast News spoke with the victim's cousin, Roderick Holmes, who tells us the victim was 21-year-old Joshua Holmes. Smoke Durk and Bibby to the face though, Ksoo says in his music video for Ksoo B***h.. The rapper captioned the video saying that the opps was lucky I aint get the head shot.. 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. 2:23. Local Weather: Passing front Saturday brings a shot of rainfall. The diss track uses A Thousand Miles as a back track, coming after deceased rappers Bibby, Teki, and Lil Nine, who the guys are supposedly smoking in the clip. Its been hell, its patience and its a wait. Weve seen some viral remixes pop off in the last few years, including Camrons interpolation of the track. He happened to be Ksoos half-brother. 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. 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. He said Ksoos issues with McCormick started after the decedent talked [disparagingly] about [rapper] Willie Addison. He allegedly killed Adrian "Bibby" Gainer in February 2019 and Charles "Lil Buck" McCormick in January 2020. Despite the rising popularity of the songs which have become the subject of a YouTube documentary that features News4Jaxs coverage of the violence and has been viewed 3 million times JSO said the number of murders in the past year in Jacksonville has gone down. This time outside of Paradise Gentlemen's Club on Baymeadows Road. 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. Bullard was the only survivor of an ambush shooting on Town Center Parkway in 2018 that left three others dead, including his brother. In a twisted show of love, respect and honor, several people who were close to the rapper reportedly smoked some of his cremated remains. Gucci Mane is largely responsible for one of rap's worst trends: gleefully mocking people who have died. 26 comments. 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 According to the KC Star, police are investigating. Four shot, three dead in the worst way. Gainer was 16. Bullard survived despite being shot eight times and has gone on to find increasing fame with over 2 million followers on Instagram and has released songs with Robinson. With all the new eyes and ears on Jacksonville rap comes exciting possibilities for local artists, as well as dangerous drawbacks. Historically speaking, Jacksonville has been one of the more violent cities in Florida, but things have become progressively worse in recent years. All he did was laugh and dance," Gainer's mother, Elizabeth Gainer, told News4Jax. Dont wish jail on nobody, I swear they need to free that man so he can catch a head shot, Julio Foolio raps. Dominique Barner and Leroy Whitaker also face second-degree murder charges in connection with the death of McCormick. Days after McCormicks murder, Robinson posted a video of McCormick (Lil Buck) rapping. Ksoo, whos helped popularize the murder rap genre, is believed to be a member. crashed in a nearby neighborhood before escaping the police, Arlisa Tarver, a JSO employee, was arrested. They later fled the scene and crashed in a nearby neighborhood before escaping the police. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. 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. . https://t.co/21TO8p2oH3. 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. We send our sincerest condolences to Holmess loved ones during this difficult time. Were not even half way through the year 2022, and weve already lost 75 rappers from across the country. Before Ksoos arrest, he made videos with Yungeen Ace (whos allegedly also affiliated with ATK). A sixth suspect sought in the early 2020 shooting death of 23-year-old Charles Quentin McCormick in a Jacksonville shopping center has been tracked down to Atlanta, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. JSO said it believes having several of ATKs members in jail is helping. Officers say upon arrival they found a man shot in or near his SUV. He kept dissin on me, now hes smoking twenty-three, Julio Foolio sings in the chorus. Investigators found 45 shell casings at thecrime scene. Sometimes theyll tell that someones been murdered. "The tragic. Nobody can do anything worse to me than killing my child.. The father of viral rapperKsoo will reportedly testify against his son in his upcoming first-degree murder trial. The father of Jacksonville rapper Ksoo will testify against his son in the 23-year-old's upcoming first-degree murder trial.