The culture of violence in rap, hip-hop and the urban genre in general has become increasingly noticeable. This is attributed to the violent environment in which they grew up in their neighborhoods or in urban areas of large cities. From there, the dreaded gangs or gangs arise that serve as a breeding ground for antisocial individuals.
The legal allegations against their representatives ranged from domestic violence, drug trafficking, murders, etc organised crime.
In the last three years alone there have been more than twenty dead rappers violent. Another 70 were murdered in the United States between 1980 and 2020.
The events associated with violence do not stop at the urban protagonists. The latest case is related to the rapper of Mexican origin Tekashi 6ix9inewho is imprisoned in the Dominican city The Vegawho is accused of beating two producers who were recording with his romantic partner, Yailin the most viral.
According to the information, Tekashi would have a “Attack of jealousy” and made Yailin believe he was in Miami when in reality he was in the country.
Tekashi is being prosecuted for violating articles 265, 266, 307 and 309 of the Dominican Penal Code to the detriment of Cristian Anthony Rojas and Nelson Alfonso Hilario García. The case is expected to be heard in a vegan court this Tuesday.
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Throughout his career, the American rapper was of Mexican origin Daniel Hernándezreal name of Tekashi 69, who rose to prominence at the end of 2017 with the release of his debut single “rubber“, which reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, had to face several cases before the judiciary.
In December 2019, Tekashi was sentenced to two years in prison for organized crime, taking into account his cooperation with the authorities and his statements against other members of street gangs.
Tekashi admitted to belonging to the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang, which he financed and helped attempt to kill a member of a rival gang.
The New York-born young man of a Mexican mother and a Puerto Rican father was arrested on August 9 in Palm Beach, Florida, for failure to appear after being beaten by several men in the bathroom of a home Gym in Miami.
He was later released in the early hours of the next day after posting $2,000 bail.
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Story in genre
The world of rap has been chronicling violent events for decades. His most influential personality, Tupac ShakurHe was shot in 1996.
With a short career, he managed to become one of the most relevant rappers for those who know his story. In addition to his talent, he was also known for his countless problems with the law.
In 1994, he spent eight months in prison for sexual assault until he signed with Suge Knight’s Death Records label, which arranged for his release on bail, according to Heraldo de Aragón.
The list of murdered rappers also includes Nipsey HussleThe infamous big one, XXXTentacionJimmy Wopo, Big L, Chinx, Soulja Slim and many more.
Court cases
One of the most famous ones mentioned in court incidents is 50 centswho went to court in 2013 for vandalism after kicking his model ex-partner and mother of his second child Daphne Narvaezand after destroying his property, for which he had to pay $7,100 in restitution, he took anger management classes for a year and completed 30 hours of community service.
It’s closer Cardi B, American rapper of Dominican origin who pleaded guilty in September last year to two lesser charges: third-degree assault and recklessly endangering two waitresses at a strip club in Queens three years ago.
Cardi threw a bong and two bottles of champagne to the women and ordered his team to attack them for allegedly sleeping with her rapper husband Offset, the New York Post reported.
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Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, the artist’s first name, had to do 15 days of community service and stay away from those attacked.
There were no bloody acts of violence in the Dominican Republic, but were limited to domestic situations or street fights.
The urban performers Vakero, Yomel El Meloso And Don MigueloAmong other things, people have been accused of this type of violence.
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