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Alexis Crawford’s Grisly Killing Is Detailed In Devastating Court Documents

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Source: Facebook and Fulton County Jail T he specifics of Alexis Crawford ‘s death are coming to light, according to Fulton Superior Court documents that were released on Tuesday. The details continue to be shocking and tragic. According to 11Alive , the 21-year-old Clark Atlanta University student was allegedly strangled and smothered to death after a physical altercation with her roommate. Crawford was first reported missing on Nov. 1 and authorities finally found her body in a DeKalb County park last Friday. According to a Homicide Unit summary, Jordyn Jones — Crawford’s roommate and seemingly best friend — got into a physical altercation with Crawford on Halloween. The report further noted that 21-year-old Barron Brantley , Jones’ boyfriend, got involved in the fight and ended up choking Crawford to death with his hands. The warrant for Jones also claims that she “did smother the victim, Alexis Crawford, with a black trash bag until Crawford stopped breathing and was deceased.” Investigators said Brantley admitted these details in an interview on Friday. The homicide summary goes on to say that Jones and Brantley put Crawford in a plastic bin and took her body to Exchange Park in Decatur. From there, they placed her body in a wooded area. A Fulton County Superior Court pretrial report said that Jones’ father told the court that Jordyn is also on probation for a DUI in Michigan. Jones is set to appear in court on Nov. 25 and Brantley is scheduled for Nov. 22. Crawford’s family was rightfully shocked by her death, especially considering her roommate is the prime suspect. Rev. Markel Hutchins spoke on behalf of the family and said Jones “spent time with the family, in the family home.” He continued, “They knew Jordyn, they liked Jordyn. There was never a reason to suspect that Jordyn would do anything wrong or ill to Alexis. One family member described them as two peas in a pod. … To go from that to where we are today, it’s unthinkable, unspeakable.” When Crawford was reported missing, Jones initially told investigators that Crawford asked her for a ride to the liquor store on Oct. 30 at about 11:30 p.m. Jones then said that they returned home and that she last saw Crawford around 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 31 before going to bed for the night. It was later revealed that Crawford filed a police report saying she was sexually assaulted before going missing, however it appears that law enforcement didn’t take any action.  The Washington Post reported, “Crawford told authorities that Brantley had rubbed her shoulder with his hand and kissed her on the neck as they drank together, according to a police report. Crawford told police Brantley said he’d mistaken her for his girlfriend — Crawford’s roommate, Jones.” Crawford claimed that Brantley locked “her inside the bathroom wearing only a bra, the report states. It’s unclear exactly when Jones found her roommate.” A “pair of cut panties” were found in the bathroom. Jones alleged Crawford “had passed out” and Brantley denied having sex with her.  There’s no word yet if the alleged physical altercation between Crawford, Jones and Brantley was related to Crawford’s alleged sexual assault. Crawford’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 12 p.m. at Hill Chapel Baptist Church in Athens, Georgia, the student’s hometown. SEE ALSO: Rapper Bad Azz Has Died, Snoop Dogg Says Statement Released On The Death Of Atatiana Jefferson’s Father: ‘He Died Of A Broken Heart’ [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3842831″ overlay=”true”]

Alexis Crawford’s Grisly Killing Is Detailed In Devastating Court Documents

OutKast Among The Nominees For The 2020 Songwriters Hall Of Fame

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O utKast has played an integral part in shaping the landscape of hip-hop culture. The rap duo will be honored for their contributions to music in a major way. According to Pitchfork , the Atlanta-based rappers have been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Check out everyone who’s been nominated for induction into the @SongwritersHOF https://t.co/Sc75jnXucn — Pitchfork (@pitchfork) November 7, 2019 Andre 3000 and Big Boi were instrumental in making Southern hip-hop mainstream. Their 1994 debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik became certified platinum within a year of its release. Their other albums ATLiens and Aquemini both topped the charts and went platinum and double platinum respectively. In 2003 their Speakerboxxx/The Love Below album made its debut at number one.  They’ve also seen success with singles like “Ms. Jackson,” “B.O.B.,” “Rosa Parks,” “Hey Ya,” and “The Way You Move.” If inducted, the Georgia natives will be honored at the 51st Annual Induction & Awards Gala on June 11, 2020, in New York City. Other nominees include Mariah Carey , The Neptunes , Motown A&R director William “Mickey” Stevenson , and The Isley Brothers . “The Songwriters Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create music around the world,” read the organization’s website . News about the nomination comes after the city of Atlanta unveiled a mural paying homage to the rappers. The mural—which is located in Little Five Points—was created by artist JEKS. The project was a collaborative effort between a mural project called the Outer Space Project and the fashion boutique WISH ATL. “The response has been phenomenal,” Malachi Garcia , who serves as the special events director at WISH, told CNN . “WISH itself is like a landmark, but when you pair it with the greatest rap duo of all time, it’s kind of overwhelming.” SEE ALSO: ‘Da Art Of Storytellin’:’ University To Offer OutKast Course 13 Fire Photos Of Andre 3000’s Style Over The Years [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3892906″ overlay=”true”]

OutKast Among The Nominees For The 2020 Songwriters Hall Of Fame

From Tracee Ellis Ross To Vince Staples & Diddy: 5 Must-See Videos This Week

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Source: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com / WENN Five Videos That You Should Peep That Dropped This Week Content is king nowadays, so every single week, hundreds of celebrity videos are uploaded onto Youtube for our viewing pleasure: but which ones are really worth watching? Sometimes it’s clear that these celebs (or the people who put the videos together) are just doing so out of pure obligation, but sometimes, magic is made. Here’s five videos from this week that will make you laugh, brighten your day, or maybe even teach you something new, straight from the mouth of some of your favorite celebs! Tracee Ellis Ross’s Guide to Curly Hair The only thing as amazing as Tracee Ellis Ross’ personality is her face–and that’s because she takes really good care of it. Vogue stopped by the actress’ hotel to get a glimpse at her everyday beauty routine , which includes a whole lot of skincare and a lot less makeup. Take a look at the video down below as she hydrates her face with a myriad of products, puts on her favorite lipstick, and of course, uses her Pattern Beauty products to develop the perfect curls.   Vince Staples sits down with REVOLT Chairman Sean “Diddy” Combs Vince Staples is always pure comedy, but beyond that, he’s known to drop a few gems, too. The rapper was at the REVOLT Summit in Los Angeles and sat down for an hour long conversation with Diddy –which is just as interesting as you’d think. Check it out down below to hear about Vince’s career from start to finish as Diddy shares his vision for redefining what an “artist” is. Our first visit to Tyler Perry Studios Tyler Perry’s brand new studio in Atlanta, Georgia is a serious victory for everyone in the community. Luckily for us, Will Smith –who has a studio there named after him–went to the opening celebration and took us along with him. Check out the video down below as him and Jada Pinkett Smith get ready for the evening, argue about ties, and break in the new Will Smith Studio.   Lil Rel Howery Doesn’t Like R. Kelly Lil Rel Howery stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week and man, did he have some interesting stories to tell. During his interview, the comedian talks about shooting a comedy special in Crenshaw, why his dad liked his movie Uncle Drew more than Get Out , his very first acting gig, and the interaction that led to him not liking R. Kelly . Big Boi & Sleepy Brown ft. Ceelo Green – Intentions Lastly, this performance from Big Boi , Sleepy Brown & Ceelo Green is one for the books. Though the firs two have been working together a lot recently, it’s amazing to see Ceelo back in the mix with his fellow Outkast brethren. Plus, they’re decked out in Halloween costumes for the entire performance.

From Tracee Ellis Ross To Vince Staples & Diddy: 5 Must-See Videos This Week

Up Close: Tyler Perry Gives An Inside Look At His Massive 300-Acre Atlanta Studio [Video]

Source: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios / Getty Tyler Perry Gives Us An Inside Look At His New Studio Tyler Perry said he was going to build his own table instead of looking for a seat at somebody else’s–and when he said that, he was not lying. After succefully launching his new partnership with BET for their digital subscription service, the filmmaker has taken time off to celebrate his recent accomplishment. The thing about this achievement, in particular, is that it very much feels like we all accomplished something along with him. That accomplishment being his 300-acre studio in Atlanta, Georgia, of course. The grand opening of this incredible studio brought out everyone from Bill and Hillary Clinton, to Jay-Z and Beyonce–even Oprah was along for the ride. Many of the aforementioned guests gave top tier speeches on the red carpet about what this moment meant to them, and some even had sound stages named after them such as Will Smith, who recently gave a behind-the-scenes look at the epic night from his perspective over on his Youtube channel. Thanks to Ava DuVernay, we got a sneak-peek at his massive property, which only left us wanting to a better look inside the madness. Thanks to Architectural Digest, we now get an actual tour of the property, complete with the perfect guide for the job: Tyler Perry himself. “Today we take you to Atlanta, Georgia to tour the sprawling Tyler Perry Studios. Home to productions like Marvel’s “Black Panther” and AMC Networks’ “The Walking Dead,” the self-made entertainment legend’s production compound is larger than Warner Bros. and Walt Disney’s Burbank studios combined,” the detailed description reads. “12 newly-dedicated sound stages are joined by an entire backlot neighborhood called “Maxineville,” featuring a perfect replica of Madea’s house. Tyler Perry Studios is the centerpiece of Georgia’s burgeoning film industry and a testament to the vision, success, and generosity of its founder.” Check out the studio for yourself down below and be ready to get inspired:

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Angela Simmons Posts A Loving Tribute To Her Late Ex-Fiancé Sutton Tennyson On The Anniversary Of His Death

Source: Eugene Powers/WENN.com / WENN Angela Simmons Remembers The Father Of Her Child It’s been exactly a year since Sutton Tennyson was fatally shot in Atlanta, Georgia, and his ex-fiancee Angela Simmons is paying tribute to him. The Growing Up Hip-Hop star posted to Instagram on Sunday, remembering the life of the father of her child. She began her post by revealing that she “woke up earlier than usual today,” realizing that the reason was because it’s the anniversary of Tennyson’s death. She goes on to write about how much their baby boy–also named Sutton–has grown in the past year, going on to thank him for everything he’s given her. ” I want to let you know your baby boy is flourishing , he’s growing . He’s everything you knew he’d be and even more. I look at him everyday….and I see you so much . You’d be so proud of him . The way I’m proud of him . He talks to me about you before bed . He’s adorable Sutton,” Simmons wrote. “There’s so much I want to tell you . But I know you are with us everyday . I can never repay you or thank you enough for the light you have brought to my life . He’s so precious. And we miss you . So much more to say . But thank you for everything . Gone but never forgotten.” View this post on Instagram Woke up earlier than usual today . Realized God wanted to talk to me . And today marks a year since you left us. Sutton , You left us exactly a year ago today. I want to let you know your baby boy is flourishing , he’s growing . He’s everything you knew he’d be and even more. I look at him everyday….and I see you so much . You’d be so proud of him . The way I’m proud of him . He talks to me about you before bed . He’s adorable Sutton . There’s so much I want to tell you . But I know you are with us everyday . I can never repay you or thank you enough for the light you have brought to my life . He’s so precious. And we miss you . So much more to say . But thank you for everything . Gone but never forgotten. A post shared by Angela Simmons (@angelasimmons) on Nov 3, 2019 at 4:43am PST Much love to Angela Simmons and Sutton Tennyson’s entire family on such a tough day.

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Post-Mortem Mobility: You’ll Die Laughing At This Georgia Man Seen Putting Gas In Motorized Casket

Source: CARMEN JASPERSEN / Getty Georgia Man Seen Gassing Up His Casket In Viral Video We’ve seen people driving some very unique vehicles in our day, but, uh, never anything like this. An Instagram page called @TheHoodNewsAt6 uploaded the following video of a Savannah, Georgia man who was minding his own damn business while puttin’ a lil petrol in his casket. Yes, casket. The woman in the video was just as shocked as she exclaimed: “He’s driving a f***ing casket!”. Please press play and have yourself a good laugh at this foolishness. View this post on Instagram Mean while in my city Savannah ga at the gas station AND ITS MOVEN @famousamos_sofunny THOUGHT IT WAS YOU A post shared by actor/comedian (@thehoodnewsat6) on Oct 17, 2019 at 3:44pm PDT We’re dead. Maybe not as dead as ol’ boy, but definitely in the afterlife.

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Todd Chrisley Claims Daughter Slept with Georgia Tax Official, Threatened to Release Her Sex Tape

In an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw that will air on Thursday night, Lindsie Chrisley confirms something obvious about her father: The guy is an enormous slimeball. Like, just really giant and huge and downright enormous. The wealthy real estate tycoon has risen to small screen fame over the years as the patriarch of a USA Network reality show titled “Chrisley Knows Best.” It chronicles the lives of Todd, his wife Julie and some of their kids — including daughter Lindsie, up until about two years ago. It was around this time that two things happened: Authorities started investigating Todd and Julie for tax evasion. Todd and his son, Chase, allegedly started trying to blackmail Lindsie to assist in this case by lying to said authorities. How did they do this? By telling Lindsie they would release a sex tape they had purchased of her unless she followed their orders and helped mislead investigators. Todd, of course, has not admitted to such a scheme. But former Bachelor star Robby Hayes has confessed to (accidentally) making a sex tape with Lindsie and no one who has been following this story doubts that the extortion attempt took place. And now Lindsie is opening up a new chapter in this story. In the aforementioned chat with Dr. Phil, Lindsie claims that Todd approached her at some point in the past and accused her of having an affair with someone at the Georgia Dept. of Revenue’s Office named Joshua Waites. Lindsie denied this accusation. But Todd and Julie have actually filed a lawsuit that alleges Waites at least tried to cozy up Lindsie in order to influence his department’s investigation. They provided text messages between Waites and Lindsie, such as the one below, as evidence: For the record, Todd and Julie were indicted for federal tax evasion in August. They were just cleared last week on a state leval , but the couple is still facing charges — and many years in prison — on a federal level. Back to Lindsie, though: She also tells Dr. Phil that, after she scoffed at her dad’s assertion of her affair with Waites, Todd strongly implied that he would release her sex tape AND nude photos of his own daughter to the press… … unless she helped him fight back against these financial fraud charges. Lindsie denies ever meeting Waites in person, but admits she did communicate with him, merely to protect her son.  As for the whole sex tape thing? Todd might as well have confessed to it with this statement two months ago: “It’s heartbreaking and shameful that these kinds of accusations have to be aired in public. We have tried to keep Lindsie’s extramarital relationships with [Bachelor Nation stars] Robby Hayes and Josh Murray private for her sake since August of 2016. “Sadly, for reasons we can only guess at, she ran to the sheriff’s office to accuse her brother of buying a sex tape of her and Robby, which was a complete lie, and now she’s telling more lies about me.” Yup, Chrisley just outed his daughter for her supposedly unethical sex life. He then had the gall to end a subsequent Instagram post as follows: God is good , we drop our hands and surrender to God and will let God do the rest , you can’t claim FAITH and still express FEAR. Todd Chrisley is the absolute worst.

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Jim Jones & Chrissy Lose NJ Mansion To Foreclosure, Property Sold For $100

Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty “Baaallliiin” was Jim Jones signature phrase in 2006…but that doesn’t seem like it’s really the case these days. According to Bossip , Dipset capo Jim Jones and long-time partner Chrissy Lampkin lost their NJ mansion after The U.S. National Bank Association sued the reality star couple back in 2017 for allegedly failing to pay their mortgage since 2010. According to the complaint, Jones bought the house in 2006 and took out a $680,000 mortgage with a 6.875 percent interest rate. He agreed to make monthly payments of $4,467, but instead, Jones stopped paying it almost ten years ago, defaulting the loan and accelerating the total balance. Apparently, Jim Jones and Chrissy were unable to come up with the cash because the courts issued its final judgment against the couple last week and the property was sold for $100 at an auction. Despite legal woes, Jones has been focused on making music. As previously reported early this year while celebrating his B-Sides Reunion with partner in rhyme Cam’ron and Jay Z , Jones was also celebrating beating a gun case in Georgia just in time for the release of his first major solo project in 10 years and The Heatmakerz collaboration, El Chapo . Staying on track, Jim Jones released a new visual for the lead single, “Make No Issues of It.” Despite being outed as a part of the Nine-Trey Blood Gang by Rap agitator turned federal witness Tekashii 69 , the new video directed by Jimmy and Shula The Don features Jones letting the red flags fly. “I’m in your halls with Taj Mahals and some red caps,” Jones raps donning a crimson jacket. “When we ball, even the feds took pictures of it. And I ain’t here to make no issues of it.” Since the allegations of his involvement in the infamous Blood gang was revealed in court, Jones has yet to confirm or deny the allegations. Last week when the news broke of the audio being played in court, highlighting Jones’s involvement in gang activities; including the targeting of Tekashii 69, Jones responded with an Instagram post in the gym showing he was staying focused. “#Incaseyoudidnt we got busy at another hotel stay focus don’t let them side trac u from ur mission,” Jones wrote. View this post on Instagram #incaseyoudidnt we got busy at another hotel stay focus don’t let them side trac u from ur mission #Vampfitt @dudvampfitt A post shared by jimjonescapo (@jimjonescapo) on Sep 19, 2019 at 6:52pm PDT Check out the video for “No Issues of It” below.

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Valedictorian Who Battled Homelessness Starts School At Yale

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A tlanta native Chelesa Fearce is living proof that you can rise above your circumstances and overcome the odds. Despite battling homelessness throughout her high school years, she went on to be named valedictorian of her class, graduated from Spelman College and is now a student at Yale University, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Chelesa Fearce was homeless in high school. Now she'll be pursuing a medical degree and PhD at Yale University https://t.co/M0ODG4XT0p #10TV — 10TV.com (@10TV) September 12, 2019 Fearce, 23, is currently pursuing her MD–PhD degree at the Yale School of Medicine; a major step towards her goal of launching a career in psychiatry. Fearce’s journey to the prestigious Ivy League school was no easy feat. While attending Charles R. Drew High School in Riverdale, Georgia she and her family were homeless. She would often go without food and would use the stove lights at motels for her studying sessions. Despite living in those conditions, she earned a 4.5 grade point average and was named valedictorian of her class in 2013. Her academic accomplishments garnered her a full scholarship to Spelman College. After graduating from the historically Black college with a degree in biochemistry, she went on to work for a national health agency and started the next step in her academic journey at Yale last month. Fearce says her experience with homelessness instilled values that she has taken with her throughout every stage of her life. “Homelessness taught me how to work hard, always persevere and never let anything get in my way,” she told the news outlet. “It really helped show my resilience when I applied for college and medical school.” Fearce and her family have been dedicated to paying it forward and helping those in need. There was a scholarship named in her honor for homeless students determined to further their education. Her mother Reenita Shepherd has become the foster parent of four children and is currently serving as a caretaker for a former homeless shelter director. SEE ALSO: Will Smith To Help Raise $50 Million To Combat Global Homelessness City Of Atlanta Raises $50 Million To Create Homes For The Homeless [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3039818″ overlay=”true”]

Valedictorian Who Battled Homelessness Starts School At Yale

Dave East Cited For Battery After Struggle Ménage à Trois In Vegas

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Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN Dave East was living the life while in Las Vegas when ish went left, drastically. The NYC rapper and actor was cited for battery after allegedly getting into an altercation during a threesome gone wrong. No wonder he chilled on the Xanax . Reports TMZ : The New York rapper was cited last weekend in Las Vegas after cops interviewed multiple witnesses to an altercation he and 2 women allegedly got into following an appearance Saturday night at Drai’s Nightclub. According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Dave invited 2 women back to his room at the Delano hotel and started having sex with them. From Dave’s POV, he told officers that 1 woman was upset he wasn’t giving her as much attention … and flipped out. Dave told cops she started hurling champagne bottles at him from across the room, and 2 of ’em made contact … striking him in the head and leaving cuts — which cops saw — on his arm and leg. As for the woman’s version … she told officers that in the middle of the sexual encounter, she and Dave got into an argument, and he threw punches 5-6 times, with one hitting her arm. She said she ran to the bathroom to call cops. She made no mention of bottles being thrown. Other witnesses included a third woman who entered the room once the argument started and one of Dave’s friends. The woman said Dave was the aggressor, while his buddy only saw the woman hurling bottles. Obviously, a he-said, she-said situation. No one was arrested, but both East and the woman were cited for battery, and treated for their injuries in separate hospitals. The rapper’s attorney, Stacey Richman, vehemently denies the allegations, only noting that Dave East did put the woman out of the room for the sake of everyone else’s safety. You can catch Dave East playing Method Man in Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga .

Dave East Cited For Battery After Struggle Ménage à Trois In Vegas