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Rapper Chris King Has Reportedly Passed Away, According to Friends
According to multiple sources, it has been reported that California rapper Chris King has passed away.
King, born Christopher Stacy Cheeks Jr., was scheduled to perform in Nashville, TN on Friday, April 19, according to his last Instagram post. “i’m out in CASHVILLE, TENNESSEE celebrating @sincere_aob day at CANNAFEST right now and i’m performing + meeting all type of stoners & artist like myself,” he wrote. “Appreciate @significantrecords for having me. pull up now!”
Emerging onto the music scene as a member of 2Much under Chris Stokes’ The Ultimate Group (T.U.G.) label imprint, Chris King embarked on his solo journey in 2013, collaborating with Ohio native Trippie Redd, notably on the track “Rack City/Love Scars 2.”
Additionally, Chris King was known to be a member Snotty Nose Mafia and 1400, alongside Trippie Redd. He last collaborated with Trippie Redd in 2020 on the A Love Letter To You 4 LP-cut, “Deserve It.”
Trippie Redd, DJ Scheme, Justin Bieber and others took to social media to express their condolences for the late rapper.
Our condolences go out to Chris King’s friends and family.
Damn dawg wtf. RIP Chris King
— SCHEME (@DJSCHEME_) April 20, 2024
Chris King was reportedly killed in Nashville, TN. pic.twitter.com/PrrgxGN7o9
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) April 20, 2024
R.I.P. CHRIS KING 👼 pic.twitter.com/J7IsYNfhCz
— Rolling Loud (@RollingLoud) April 20, 2024
Shit really made my stomach turn. My Nigga went out of town to perform and didn’t make it back home. Smh damn. Rip Chris king man. Snotty nose mafia 🙏🏾
— Jayson Cash (@Uknowcash) April 20, 2024
rip Chris King
— Anwar Carrots (@AnwarCarrots) April 20, 2024
Culture
Big Sean Announces Release Date For New Album ‘Better Me Than You’
Ahead of the release of his new single “Yes,” Detroit’s own Big Sean has announced the release date for his forthcoming studio album, Better Me Than You.
The album is set to drop on August 9th. To accompany the announcement, Big Sean released a trailer, which follows reports of the album leaking on social media. “It’s been a journey I can’t wait to share with you all,” he wrote to fans. This follows Sean’s appearance on Eminem‘s 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
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Remy Ma’s Son Charged with Murder
Remy Ma‘s son, Jayson Scott, has been charged with first-degree murder.
On Wednesday, FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers reported that Scott, along with another man, is facing charges related to the June 7, 2021, murder of 47-year-old Darius Guillebeaux in Queens. The arraignment for both individuals is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, at the Queens County courthouse. In addition to the murder charge, Scott, 23, and his co-defendant are also facing two counts of weapons possession and reckless endangerment.
#BreakingNews Law enforcement and multiple police sources confirm to #fox5ny news that Jayson Scott of the Bronx, son of hip hop star Remy Ma & 22 yo Richard Swygert have each been arrested and charged with 1st degree murder, weapons possession and reckless endangerment in the…
— LISA EVERS (@LisaEvers) June 19, 2024
Culture
The New 1017 Rapper Enchanting Passes Away; Coi Leray, Gucci Mane and More Respond to Her Passing
After being placed on life support, 26-year-old rapper Enchanting has tragically passed away.
The Texas native signed with Gucci Mane’s The New 1017 label in 2020. She released her debut project, No Luv, in 2022, featuring the singles “Want Sum” and “Track & Field” with Kaliii. Her latest project, Luv Scarred / No Luv (Deluxe), was released in 2023.
A representative from her management team informed The Shade Room that Enchanting was struggling with withdrawals, saying, “She came to my house the last four days to get clean. She tried her best, and I did everything I could to help her. She tried.”
Coi Leray, Monaleo, and others confirmed her passing on social media.
“I’ll see you later, sister. Save me a spot, baby! I love you 4L and after,” Monaleo wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Kaoir react to Enchanting’s passing. Keyshia also responds to people pointing out the fates of artists who sign to 1017. pic.twitter.com/oB7NijTgVd
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
Friends and family confirm 1017 rapper Enchanting has sadly passed away, after being on life support. pic.twitter.com/pefMLTOw4W
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
Coi Leray confirms Enchanting has passed away. She was 26. https://t.co/Hs2cHO6TQR pic.twitter.com/VTku9Xj7yL
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
“They pulled the plug, bro. This shit is so fucked up. I just knew you were gonna pull through, @luvenchanting. You’ll forever be Stop6 Princess and Kasino First Lady,” wrote Lil CJ Kasino on Instagram.
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