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2Pac Shooter At Quad Studios Claims His Friend Stretch Set Him Up [Video]

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Source: Tupac Shakur 1996 MTV Music Awards Featuring: Tupac Shakur Where: New York City, Nevada, United States When: 04 Sep 1996 Credit: Chris Connor / WENN The story behind 2Pac’s infamous night at New York City’s Quad Studios has gotten even more interesting. Makaveli’s friend is now accused of setting him up. As spotted on  HipHopDX (Riker’s Island isn’t a state prison by the way) Dexter Isaac alleges that Pac’s one time ally orchestrated the hit which left “I Get Around” rapper shot five times. In a recent interview with Gully TV  he reveals Live Squad member Randy “Stretch” Walker was paid by Jimmy Henchmen for his participation. “Stretch set the whole thing up. He was in cahoots and was giving us the play-by-play” he asserted in the audio clip. “He was in communication with Jimmy [Henchman] who had promised him a quarter brick of cocaine.” Later in the interview he also says he approached Walter “King Tut” Johnson for lying that he took part in the robbery. “We sat down and talked and he couldn’t answer. What jewelry was taken m*****f*****, describe the jewelry, what was taken? How did it go down? And this m*****f***** couldn’t say s***.” On November 30, 1994 while entering the lobby of the facility Tupac was robbed and shot by three men. It should be noted that Stretch was with Tupac but was not armed and therefore could not intervene. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. The next day he checked himself out of the hospital against doctor’s orders. He then showed up court in a wheelchair to receive his sentencing for the sexual assault case. In an interview with Vibe Shakur would later point blame at Notorious B.I.G. and Diddy for letting him walk into certain doom since they were recording there that night too. Later he would hint at Jimmy Henchman’s involvement on “Against All Odds”. Additionally it is widely believed Stretch was addressed on “Holla At Me” for his betrayal. “How could you do me like that? / I took your family in / I put some cash in your pocket / Made you a man again / And now you let the fear put your ass in a place / Complicated to escape, it’s a fools fate / Without your word, you’re a shell of a man /I  lost respect for you ni*** / We can never be friends.” Ironically Stretch was killed in a drive by shooting a year to the date of the Quad Studios incident fueling rumors that the slaying was payback for being conspirator in the sneak attack. In 2011 Dexter Isaac confessed to the robbery claiming Jimmy Henchmen paid him $2,500 dollars for the hit. You can listen to the interview below where he also describes the jewelry taken from Tupac. Photo: WENN.com

2Pac Shooter At Quad Studios Claims His Friend Stretch Set Him Up [Video]

Meek Mill “Trauma,” Kevin Gates “Discussion” & More | Daily Visuals 12.20.18

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Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Witnessing  Meek Mill go from a rising star to punching bag to a victim of the criminal justice system and back to one of rap’s brightest stars has been nothing less than inspirational. Today the Philadelphia artist/activist continues his road to glory with a video that showcases just how real the struggle can be. Keeping his latest album Championships abuzz, Meek Mill releases a new clip for his album cut “Trauma” in which he shows how the hard knock life in the hood can take it’s toll on a young mind processing the life. Down South Kevin Gates struggles with his own ordeal and finds himself going through the motions in the courtroom while letting off some steam in a therapist’s office for his visual to “Discussion.” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Mozzy, Barlito Barlito, and more. MEEK MILL – “TRAUMA” KEVIN GATES – “DISCUSSION” MOZZY – “BLACK HEARTED” BARLITO BARLITO – “WAIT, HOLD ON” SPLURGE – “STEVE NASH”

Meek Mill “Trauma,” Kevin Gates “Discussion” & More | Daily Visuals 12.20.18

Dave Chappelle Calls Donald Trump “The White Malcom X” [Video]

Dave Chappelle was doing The Roots Picnic in NY when the jokes started to roll off the tongue. Chapelle stated that Hillary Clinton is going against “The White Malcom X.”

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The Roots Gather Kid Cudi, Diplo And Rakim For Annual Picnic

?uestlove hypes up the ‘diverse lineup’ at the fifth annual music festival, including Wale, De La Soul and Meek Mill. By Rob Markman ?uestlove Photo: MTV Hip-hop’s hardest-working band is getting ready to put in overtime this weekend as the Roots put on their fifth annual Roots Picnic in the City of Brotherly Love. Wale , Kid Cudi, Meek Mill, De La Soul and Diplo will join the world-famous Roots crew and perform during the two-day music festival on Saturday and Sunday at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. The picnic has grown over the years as the idea was birthed back in the band’s early days while they were touring in Europe. “This year will mark the first time that we’re doing two days instead of one,” Roots maestro ?uestlove told MTV News back in May. “I’m extremely proud of the diverse lineup that we have. Between Wale, Meek, Kid Cudi, De La Soul, Rakim, St. Vincent, Major Lazer, Diplo, Danny [Brown], it’s a whole vast array of acts that we have on the show.” On Saturday, the Roots will back iconic New York trio De La Soul for their performance, and Sunday they will hit the stage with Rakim to honor his 1987 debut album with Rakim. “On the second day we’re celebrating Rakim ‘s 25th anniversary of Paid in Full, so we’re going to do the entire album from start to finish,” ?uesto explained. “That’s like a tradition, last year we did Illmatic from start to finish with Nas.” Last year, ?uestlove, Black Thought and company backed Rakim for an intimate concert at the legendary New York jazz club the Blue Note . “The Roots is hip-hop royalty right now,” Ra told us back then. “From what they do, what they bring to the table, for them to holla at me, put this together, invite me out, that let me know, ‘Yo, it’s official.’ Otherwise, they wouldn’t. It’s a good feeling to be around this long and still get that love.” For ?uestlove, it’s all about celebrating good music and bringing the vibe that they absorbed in Europe over to the U.S. “That’s all we wanted to do was bring back what we learned and give it to the city of Philadelphia,” he said. Who are you most excited to see at this year’s Roots Picnic? Sound off in the comments! Related Artists The Roots Kid Cudi Diplo

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