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18 Feb 2025

New York Rapper Chelsea Reject Has Passed Away

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Chelsea Reject, a talented rapper out of New York who has worked alongside several underground acts such as the sprawling Beast Coast collective and others, has died. A GoFundMe for Chelsea Reject has been established by her partner to help with the costs of funeral services.

Chelsea Reject, real name Chelsea Alexander, as seen in The Express Tribune, worked alongside the likes of Mick Jenkins, Kota The Friend, Dirty Sanchez 47 of the Pro Era collective, CJ Fly, also of Pro Era fame, Joey BadA$$, AKTHESAVIOR of The Underachievers, and Raz Fresco among other underground notables.

Hip-Hop Wired has featured the Brooklyn native’s music in our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist music roundup in times past. Reject’s last recorded project,  Rogue alongside former Pro Era member T’Nah, was released in August of 2024. She also featured on Mahogany Jones’ “GO (Ma$terPiece Remix 2)” last year.

T’Nah shared a loving post in honor of CR via Instagram that we’ll share below in the gallery:

Haha we were so enthused and ready and everything was gonna change this year. She was my battery pack – we were JUST about to get back in the gym next this week. She would love that some of yall been in the gym on her behalf. Keep going. It’ll help.

Gon be so hard. To muster up the energy without you Chelsea. But yea. Not gonna take anything you taught me for granted!!!!

As seen in the Tribute piece, CR’s partner, Brian Harris, established a GoFundMe that, of this writing, has raised over 85% of its $15,000 goal.

To show your support for Chelsea Reject’s family, please follow this link. Keep scrolling to see some of CR’s past collaborators and recording partners share their condolences.

May Chelsea Reject rest powerfully in peace.

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06 Jan 2025

Plaxico Burress Vibes: Houston Rapper OG 2 Low Almost Shot Himself In The Leg On Podcast

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OG 2 Low, a rapper who reportedly has ties with Rap-A-Lot Records, was a guest on a recent podcast discussing the finer points of his career, which dates back to the 1990s. During the chat, OG 2 Low is seen in a clip adjusting his fireman in his pocket, which suddenly goes off and narrowly misses the rapper’s leg while sparking a flurry of comments online.

As reported by Chron, OG 2 Low sat down with the One on One Wit Mike D podcast, also known as the Tha Dirty 3rd podcast, hosted by Mike D of the Screwed Up Click and one-third of the Southside Playaz group.

In a clip posted by @CollinRugg over the weekend, OG 2 Low, 45, is seen on the set of One on One Wit Mike D fumbling around in his pants when viewers suddenly hear a loud pop and a pained look on OG’s face. Mike D asks if anyone was shot while the podcast producer is heard in the background with some light commentary. Taking the moment in stride, Mike D took a quick pause and resumed the chat with OG 2 Low, who did appear to be okay despite blasting a hole in the left thigh portion of his jeans.

The video, which has been viewed over 2 million times and clipped by other content creators and outlets, is continuing to make its rounds with some saying the moment reminded them of the time former NFL star Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg while carrying a gun in his pants. Others online preached about gun safety while others just went in for the jokes.

We’ve got a few reactions below, avoiding those that bordered on racist with some tough guy gun owners acting like they’re John Wick online and using it as an excuse to dump on the perceived intelligence of rappers.

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23 Dec 2024

Swedish Rapper Gaboro Found Shot Dead In Parking Garage

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Gaboro, a Swedish rapper known for appearing masked at all times, was shot and killed last week in a parking garage located near the city of Stockholm. A video was shortly released with reports suggesting it may depict the final moments of Gaboro’s life although the authorities have yet to confirm it.

In a report from the BBC, Gaboro, real name Ninos Khouri, was found dead in the city of Norrköping on Thursday (Dec. 19) according to local outlets. From what we gathered from the report, it appears that Khouri was found suffering from gunshot wounds and died later at a nearby hospital due to his injuries.

Some outlets have shared reported footage of the shooting, which features an over-the-shoulder vantage point although the validity of the footage is still under question. The video takes place inside a multilevel parking structure and shows the gunman running down another individual assumed to be Gaboro. According to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, police say that the video is part of their ongoing investigation.

Khouri first hit it big when in 2022, his song “Browski” went viral and became a known commodity on TikTok and other social media spaces. On Spotify, Khouri earned millions of streams and had well over 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. His 2024 single “Harki” amassed over 11 million views on the streaming site.

Online, tributes for Gaboro have cropped up, most especially from fellow Swedish artists and others from the music scene, such as DJ Alan Max and fellow rapper Imenella.

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07 Oct 2024

Austrian Rapper Nancy Black Strikes Back At Racism Against The Roma People Via Rap Verses

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Nancy Black might not be a name known to many outside of the Roma community, but the rapper is using her voice and platform to call out the injustice faced by her people. In a new profile, Nancy Black is using Hip-Hop as a vehicle for change and to support the recognition of all Roma people.

Nancy Black, real name Gilda-Nancy Horvath, was featured in a profile from the AFP centered on her still-growing career as a rapper and the motivations behind her art.

Horvath first began her rapping career about eight years ago, creating what the profile referred to as an “angry rap” song or protest song titled “Trushula,” which has a video with English subtitles where one can read exactly who she is targeting with her bars.

The profile goes on to note that Horvath was inspired by the development of far-right groups across Europe, especially in her home country of Austria. There, the Freedom Party (FPOe), which reportedly had Nazi ties, led in polls for the country’s national elections and this has Horvath’s attention.

Beyond tackling anti-Roma racism in verse form, Horvath also raps in Romani in part to keep the language alive and to “stop the suffering” as she told the outlet.

“With the death of this language we are also forgetting a large part of our history,” Horvath said.

The Roma people, who number around 14 million, are burdened with discrimination across the realms of education and employment, along with struggling with poverty per the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).

Check out Nancy Black’s “Trushula” track below

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28 Nov 2023

Key Vhani, Florida Rapper Who Shot & Killed Manager, Out On Bond

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Key Vhani, a rising rapper out of South Florida, was seen on video in a tussle with two men when she pulled out a firearm and opened fire, striking one of the men. Key Vhani was arrested after suffering injuries and was recently released on bond as she awaits trial for second-degree murder.

As seen on NBC Miami, Key Vhani, 27, was seen on surveillance video on October 8 having a discussion with what police say was her manager when things seemingly turned violent as the man raised his hand at her. Another man exited a parked white vehicle and the two knocked the rapper down but she managed to get herself up.

Vhani was then seen reaching into her bag for a firearm and began shooting at the men. As the man scrambled to get away, Vhani walked up to the man and fired more rounds. As this was happening, the parked car drove and struck Vhani, running her over in the process before driving off.

The artist born Kevhani Camilla Hicks was arrested and booked on second-degree murder charges and was jailed. She is now free on Bond as of Monday (November 27) and shared a message on Instagram to her nearly 23,000 fans.

From IG:

“Good morning to all of my supporters and fans! I’m finally home after experiencing something so traumatic and life changing. I have 3 broken ribs and bruises all over so I’m currently healing and getting rest,” she wrote. “I just want to personally thank everyone who supports me and knows that I’m not the horrible person some are claiming that I am. I can’t comment on the case at all, but I pray you all continue to stand by me and support me through this tragic time. I love you all to the moon and back!”

A public defender for Hicks says that their client was acting in self-defense. A trial date has yet to be announced.

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20 Dec 2022

Megan Thee Stallion’s Former Stylist E.J. King Testifies He Repeatedly Urged Her To Leave Kylie Jenner’s Party The Night Of The Shooting






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Megan Thee Stallion’s former stylist, E.J. King, took the stand Monday and testified about Megan and Kelsey Nicole’s behavior during Kylie Jenner‘s party, and spoke on Meg allegedly possessing weapons as well as him begging her to leave Jenner‘s house party.

King, whose real name is Eric Culbertson, provided crucial testimony during the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion shooting trial in Los Angeles.

Meg’s Former Stylist Testifies On Begging Her To Leave Kylie Jenner’s Party Before Shooting

He was questioned by Tory’s attorney, George Mgdesyan, and allegedly testified that he, Meg and Kelsey never carried any handguns to protect themselves when security was not present, but did admit that he’s seen Meg carry tasers and mace to protect herself, according to the Twitter account Louder Than A Riot, which provided a thread rundown of King’s testimony.

King also reportedly testified that Kylie’s stepfather Corey Gamble attempted to get everyone to leave the party before Lanez arrived up around 8 or 9 p.m. King expressed that he did not like being the “last Black people in somebody’s house.”

The celebrity stylist also said that Meg, Kelsey and Kylie had all been drinking prior to Tory’s arrival. However, Meg and Kylie reportedly got excited after Tory showed up, and the three began to drink together.

“(That’s when) Meg’s energy shifted from fun Megan to irritated Megan,” King said.

King also testified that Meg “was past the faded point,” and “didn’t want to leave without Tory,” despite his efforts to get her to leave the party without him.

King Testifies The Singer Can Get “Aggressive” When She Drinks Too Much, Didn’t Want To Leave Without Tory

He also explained that the singer can get “aggressive” if she drinks too much.

Mgdesyan went on to ask King whether Megan Thee Stallion was “past the faded point” on the day of the party, which EJ King responded in the affirmative.

The stylist, who said he does not drink, told the court that he was “on alert” because Megan Thee Stallion was intoxicated and had made a “slight comment” to Kylie Jenner.

King revealed that Kelsey told Kylie, “you’re fun, you’re a vibe,” to which Megan reportedly added “I’m really glad because I thought you were a lame.”

Who Is E.J. King – Megan’s Former Stylist And Beautician To The Stars

The 40-year-old King is a celebrity stylist and television personality, probably best known for his appearance on the BET show About the Business.

He began working in Hollywood as an extra on movie sets, including the 2006 film Dreamgirls.

He has since started working as a hairstylist and makeup artist, a career which took off thanks to his work in various music videos and magazine spreads.



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20 Dec 2022

Los Angeles District Attorney Is Looking For Megan Thee Stallion’s Former Bodyguard After He Failed To Make Court Appearance






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After The Shade Room exclusively reported that Justin Edison, Megan Thee Stallion‘s former bodyguard, failed to make his court appearance to testify about the night she was shot, the Los Angeles County District Attorney is trying to locate him.

Investigators Visited Ex-Bodyguard’s Home Monday, But Were Unable To Locate Him As Cops Begin Search

According to TMZ, “Megan Thee Stallion’s bodyguard remains off the grid — after skipping his scheduled testimony — but the L.A. County D.A.’s Office now has cops out on the hunt for him …”

It’s also reported that investigators visited Edison’s home Monday but were unable to locate him. Now, the Los Angeles County D.A.’s Office has cops out on the lookout for him, the outlet reports.

Edison was supposed to testify Friday in the Tory Lanez trial for allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion, but he never showed up.

Former Bodyguard’s “Disappearance” Raising A Lot Of Eyebrows, Law Enforcement Sources Say

His “disappearance” raised a lot of eyebrows, law enforcement sources told TMZ. The outlet reports that investigators simply want to find out Edison’s availability for testifying after he skipped out last week.

Authorities still have no clue on his whereabouts as of Tuesday.

Edison still is not considered a “missing person,” nor has anyone reported him as missing.

On Monday, Megan’s attorney Alex Spiro told The Shade Room that her team was last in touch with Edison on Thursday evening. At the time, they fully expected he would be in court Friday for testimony they believed could be devastating to Tory Lanez’s trial.

Spiro hinted that there may be witness intimidation occurring in Lanez’s case, and added that prosecutors have launched an investigation into those claims, according to TMZ.

The District Attorney’s office did not offer any statement when asked for comment on Edison.

Edison May Have Crucial Information About Night Of The Shooting, According To Testimony

The Shade Room reported that Justin may have information about the night of the shooting, even though he wasn’t there. Kelsey texted Justin “Help” and that Tory “shot” Megan the night of the shooting, according to testimony.

It’s also reported that Justin went on record and allegedly said Tory apologized to him for shooting the rapper.

After the incident, the former athlete and bodyguard made a statement about the shooting. He wrote on IG:

“If you know me and you know her well enough, not only do you know I wasn’t physically present during [the] events, but you know why. If you don’t know me or her well enough, she good. I’m here now, and she’ll never step foot outside without me plus some n****s who don’t aim at feet present.”

Justin hasn’t uploaded any pics to his Instagram account since December 2nd nor does he currently have any stories posted to his page. It’s unclear if he’s had any contact with family or any of his friends since Thursday.

Even though Justin Edison has not been able to locate, there hasn’t been an official missing person report filed on his behalf.

Roomies, we hope that Justin is found safe. We’ll keep you updated.



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