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28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Lil Baby criticises 'nonsense' link between music video and killings
Rapper Lil Baby has described a link made between one of his music videos and the killing of two teenagers in the US as "nonsense". Jakody Davis and Lamon Freeman died following a gang-related shootout at Lamon's 13th birthday party in Atlanta, Georgia, last summer. And while city detectives did not name Lil Baby, real name Dominique Armani Jones, they said the boys had been innocent victims of a flare up of gang violence sparked by a "cowardly rapper" filming a video in rival territory. In a statement via lawyers, Lil Baby, who spent weeks in the UK charts for Band4Band with Central Cee, said he had "absolutely no involvement" and branded the comments from police "shameful". During a press conference on Wednesday, detectives from City of Atlanta Police said how Jakody and Lamon weren't the intended targets of the shooting at the Sparks Street apartment complex in the city on 2 July 2024. They detailed how the attack had been "orchestrated" from prison and involved members of "one of the most hyperviolent gangs in the city of Atlanta". Addressing reporters, Maj Ralph Woolfolk said "the overall theme of this case is grown men playing gangster that left two of our children in graves and our communities in fear". "Lamon Freeman was allowed to be a teenager for 27 minutes before gang violence ultimately took his life, gang violence that was orchestrated by adults and cowardly acts of an Atlanta-based rapper." The rapper, he said, "decided to go over into a rival gang stronghold and shoot a music video in a place that he knew he should not have been. "And in the subsequent days, we saw homicides and shootings and ultimately the deaths of two children as a result of his cowardly actions." In the months before Lamon and Jakody were shot, Atlanta police said they responded to several people being shot during a video shoot. Nobody was killed but three men in their 20s were injured in the attack in the north west of the city on 14 May which was widely reported to have taken place on set for one of Lil Baby's videos. Lil Baby's statement said it was "disgraceful" for the officer "to say that he couldn't shoot a music video in his home town". "The location for a major music video shoot is a decision made by a professional team and is not a decision made by any individual." Maj Woolfolk told reporters the attack which killed Lamon and Jakody was a "hit called by a high-ranking gang member on the opposite side of that opposing rapper's gang". He did not name Lil Baby but said "you know who you are" which Lil Baby's lawyer called an "obvious reference" that was "complete and total nonsense". "Bringing his name into a conversation regarding a terrible crime for which he had absolutely no involvement is unprofessional, unethical and shameful," his legal team said. "Dominique is devastated about the situation because those children came from the same neighbourhood he did and he will continue to build up his community in any way he can." The 30-year-old won a Grammy in 2022 for best melodic rap act after featuring on Kanye West's track Hurricane with The Weeknd. Last year he featured on Central Cee's track Band4Band - it was nominated for a Mobo Award and is in the running to win a Brit for song of the year on Saturday. BBC Newsbeat has contacted Lil Baby's team and Atlanta Police for further comment. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
BBC News
28-02-2025
- BBC News
Lil Baby blasts 'nonsense' link between music video and killings
Rapper Lil Baby has described a link made between one of his music videos and the killing of two teenagers in the US as "nonsense".Jakody Davis and Lamon Freeman died following a gang-related shootout at Lamon's 13th birthday party in Atlanta, Georgia, last while city detectives did not name Lil Baby, real name Dominique Armani Jones, they said the boys had been innocent victims of a flare up of gang violence sparked by a "cowardly rapper" filming a video in rival territory. In a statement via lawyers, Lil Baby, who spent weeks in the UK charts for Band4Band with Central Cee, said he had "absolutely no involvement" and branded the comments from police "shameful". During a press conference on Wednesday, detectives from City of Atlanta Police said how Jakody and Lamon weren't the intended targets of the shooting at the Sparks Street apartment complex in the city on 2 July detailed how the attack had been "orchestrated" from prison and involved members of "one of the most hyperviolent gangs in the city of Atlanta". 'Cowardly acts' Addressing reporters, Maj Ralph Woolfolk said "the overall theme of this case is grown men playing gangster that left two of our children in graves and our communities in fear"."Lamon Freeman was allowed to be a teenager for 27 minutes before gang violence ultimately took his life, gang violence that was orchestrated by adults and cowardly acts of an Atlanta-based rapper."The rapper, he said, "decided to go over into a rival gang stronghold and shoot a music video in a place that he knew he should not have been."And in the subsequent days, we saw homicides and shootings and ultimately the deaths of two children as a result of his cowardly actions."In the months before Lamon and Jakody were shot, Atlanta police said they responded to several people being shot during a video was killed but three men in their 20s were injured in the attack in the north west of the city on 14 May which was widely reported to have taken place on set for one of Lil Baby's videos. Lil Baby's statement said it was "disgraceful" for the officer "to say that he couldn't shoot a music video in his home town"."The location for a major music video shoot is a decision made by a professional team and is not a decision made by any individual." Maj Woolfolk told reporters the attack which killed Lamon and Jakody was a "hit called by a high-ranking gang member on the opposite side of that opposing rapper's gang".He did not name Lil Baby but said "you know who you are" which Lil Baby's lawyer called an "obvious reference" that was "complete and total nonsense". "Bringing his name into a conversation regarding a terrible crime for which he had absolutely no involvement is unprofessional, unethical and shameful," his legal team said."Dominique is devastated about the situation because those children came from the same neighbourhood he did and he will continue to build up his community in any way he can."The 30-year-old won a Grammy in 2022 for best melodic rap act after featuring on Kanye West's track Hurricane with The Weeknd. Last year he featured on Central Cee's track Band4Band - it was nominated for a Mobo Award and is in the running to win a Brit for song of the year on Saturday. BBC Newsbeat has contacted Lil Baby's team and Atlanta Police for further comment. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
What's On
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
How to get tickets to Central Cee at SKY2.0 Dubai this weekend
Sponsored: You'll wanna indulge in this… UK rap legend Central Cee will be back in Dubai this weekend, going band for band at the epicentre of Dubai's nightlife scene, SKY2.0. The Dubai Superclub, current holder of the prestigious What's On Nightclub of the Year award, has a hall-of-fame legacy in attracting the biggest names in street music and international DJing icons. In the last year, their stage has been graced by such baseline royalty as Akon, 21Savage, Fridayy, French Montanna, Gianni Romano, A7S, and Central Cee. Now he's back, headlining SKY2.0's Saturday, February 15 line-up at the Dubai Design District vibe tribe hub. Walk-in tickets are available from Dhs499 (including one drink). For more information and bookings, visit . Brand Central One of the leading lights of the UK's new music scene, Cee (real name Oakley Neil Caesar-Su) is probably best known for his tracks 'Doja', 'Sprinter' – where he collabed with another UK rap legend Dave, 'Band4Band' (which featured Lil Baby) and 'Loading'. He also popped up on J. Cole's 2024 mixtape Might Delete Later. His success is built on a fire-in-the-booth, faultlessly slick flow – with lyrics that tell stories ranging from life in his Endz to antics in a Mercedes Benz. Talking about the announcement, Mario Tannous, General Manager of SKY2.0 said: 'Central Cee is one of the most exciting artists in the game right now, and we're excited to have him back for another incredible performance at SKY2.0 after his last season sold-out night.' 'This is going to be a massive night for hip hop fans, and we can't wait to bring his energy back on our stage.' SKY high standards SKY2.0 has earned its reputation by curating a nightlife experience, that stands out amongst the firmament of Dubai's most sparkling after-dark stars. With a rib cage rattling sound system, premium f&b options, future-tech-tier visuals, live entertainment, and a roof open to the elements – SKY2.0 consistently pushes the experiential limits of Dubai's clubbing scene. Making it the perfect home for the dynamic sounds of Cench. Call the team now on 058 633 3633 to book. Dubai Design District, Sat Feb 15 from 10.30pm until late, from Dhs499. @sky2.0dubai > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
