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Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Raekwon and Mobb Deep Announce Special Co-Headlining Tour
Summary RaekwonandMobb Deepare teaming up for a special co-headlining tour celebrating two of hip-hop's most influential albums. The upcoming engagement commemorates the 30th anniversary of Raekwon'sOnly Built 4 Cuban Linx…and Mobb Deep'sThe Infamous. Fans can catch The Chef and Havoc performing all of their hits together in a single set for the first time. The 19-city tour kicks of November 13 in Portland, Oregon with stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, and more before wrapping December 15 in Miami Beach, Florida. 'Me and Havoc from Mobb will be pure hip-hop at its finest. This is gonna take rap shows to the next level—guaranteed!' Raekwon said in a statement. Havoc added, 'The fans can expect nothing less than pure, raw, unfiltered energy on stage. I'm excited to celebrate these two legendary albums—the world doesn't exist to me without that purple tape in it. This will be a tour the fans will never forget.' Check out the full list of dates below. Ticket are available now via Live Nation. RAEKWON & MOBB DEEP – 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES:Thu Nov 13 – Portland, OR – Crystal BallroomSat Nov 15 – Berkeley, CA – The UC TheatreMon Nov 17 – San Diego, CA – SOMATue Nov 18 – Los Angeles, CA – The WilternFri Nov 21 – Denver, CO – Fillmore AuditoriumMon Nov 24 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music CenterTue Nov 25 – Dallas, TX – South Side BallroomFri Nov 28 – Chicago, IL – Riviera TheatreSat Nov 29 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore DetroitMon Dec 01 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale TheatreTue Dec 02 – Toronto, ON – HISTORYWed Dec 03 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore PhiladelphiaSat Dec 06 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of BluesSun Dec 07 – New York, NY – Brooklyn ParamountMon Dec 08 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver SpringWed Dec 10 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore CharlotteThu Dec 11 – Atlanta, GA – TabernacleSun Dec 14 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live (Co-Pro)Mon Dec 15 – Miami Beach, FL – Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Yahoo
Jannus owner Jeff Knight charged with 8 felonies in Clearwater Ferry crash
Jannus owner Jeff Knight charged with 8 felonies in Clearwater Ferry crash The boat operator who struck the Clearwater Ferry, killing one man and injuring 10 others, has been charged with eight felony counts of leaving the scene of a boating accident involving death and/or serious bodily injury in connection with the crash. In a news release about 6 p.m. Monday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the charges against Jeff Knight, a prominent local businessperson and owner of St. Petersburg concert venue Jannus Live. Knight was arrested about 6:30 p.m. after returning from the Bahamas and landing at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, said Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney Bruce Bartlett. Bartlett said a warrant was issued for Knight's arrest about a month ago and that his office had been in touch with Knight's lawyers. 'We didn't have to go through an extradition process,' Bartlett said. 'To his credit, he cooperated.' Knight was booked at the Pinellas County Jail at 7 p.m., records show. Jail records said bail was set at $5,000 per felony count. Each felony charge can carry a sentence of up to 30 years in prison and includes a mandatory minimum of four years in prison if the accident results in death. Florida's Lucy's Law, passed this year, imposed stricter penalties for boaters who flee the scene of a crash without offering aid or reporting the crash. 'He's looking at a — potentially — a pretty good hit of prison time, because he's going to have a lot of injury points with serious bodily injury and with the death," Bartlett said. 'That scores in on all of it.' Knight has maintained his innocence in letters written by his lawyer, J. Kevin Hayslett, who did not respond to a phone call or text message from a Tampa Bay Times reporter Monday evening. Additional misdemeanor charges, including failure to maintain a safe speed and failure to maintain a proper lookout resulting in a fatal boating accident, will be filed with the state attorney's office, according to the news release. 'We're proud of the cooperative efforts between our agency, law enforcement partners and the State Attorney's Office to bring justice to those impacted by this tragic event,' the agency's Southwest Regional commander, Maj. Evan Laskowski, said in the release. Officers with the wildlife commission reviewed surveillance video and physical evidence and interviewed multiple witnesses during the investigation, according to the agency. The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a concurrent investigation into the Clearwater Ferry's involvement in the crash, the release said. The crash occurred April 29 as day turned to dusk near the Clearwater Memorial Causeway bridge. The ferry had been carrying 46 people, including two crew members, from Clearwater Beach when the collision was first reported at 8:43 p.m. Time-stamped video recorded by a city web camera at Coachman Park shows the boat crashing into the back of the ferry at 8:40 p.m. It then pulled away from the ferry and remained in the area as the ferry appeared to drift. About 10 minutes later, it began to slowly motor away from the scene. After the crash, Knight consented to a Breathlyzer test, which registered no alcohol in his system. Investigators did not draw blood to test for drugs at the time. Knight's lawyer has also suggested the ferry didn't have proper lighting and its crew were distracted by dolphins. Passengers on Knight's boat said they heard him shout, 'Where the f—k were their lights?' in the moments after the crash, according to one letter penned by his attorney. Those who spent their careers on the Intracoastal Waterway and rendered aid after the crash said they'd never had a difficult time seeing the ferry, which has plodded along the same route every week for the last decade. Multiple civil lawsuits have been filed against Knight by ferry passengers alleging he was 'careless and negligent' by operating at an excessive speed. Since the crash, Knight's boat has been impounded at the wildlife commission's office on Gandy Boulevard. Knight has had his share of trouble on the water, records show. In 2019, he was headed east toward the Dick Misener Bridge when he struck a pontoon boat, injuring three passengers. One woman suffered a broken leg and lacerations to her kidney, liver and lung. In 2012, a Jannus employee drowned near the Renaissance Vinoy Hotel while partying aboard Knight's docked vessel. The medical examiner's office discovered cocaine in the man's system. Knight has also been convicted three times on charges of driving while impaired, records show. He has been credited with saving a struggling Jannus Live after assuming partial ownership in 2009, in turn revitalizing the center of St. Petersburg's nightlife scene. Amid calls to boycott the downtown block, management has tried to distance the venue from Knight. 'Effective immediately, Jeff Knight is stepping down from his position at Jannus Live and will no longer have any affiliation with the venue,' the venue wrote in a social media post on April 30, which was signed by 'The Jannus Live family.' Records show at least two former employees have accused Knight of sexual harassment. A third person said he was fired after trying to stop Knight from assaulting one of the women. A bartender at Jannus Landing said Knight grabbed her by the hair and forced her to kiss him, a police report from June 2023 states. Four months later, another woman working as a security guard at Jannus Live alleged Knight groped her between the legs and licked her face. The family of Jose Castro, who was killed in the ferry crash, previously told the Times they hoped Knight would be charged. 'I want this guy to pay for what he did, for what we're going through right now,' said Castro's sister, Sandy Todd. Knight's DUI record and past incidents on the water aroused the family's suspicions. Castro's family did not respond immediately to a request for comment on Monday evening. 'This is a rich businessman that seems like he could do whatever he wants,' said Castro's brother-in-law, Kenny Rodriguez, in April. 'I'm just sick of it. How do you do this and just drive away? I'm very angry.' 'I want justice for Jose,' he said. Times staff writers Alexa Coultoff, Christopher Spata, Chris Tisch and Emily Wunderlich contributed to this report.
Axios
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
St. Pete Pride: What to know about Florida's largest LGBTQ+ parade
Florida's largest Pride festival is taking over the Sunshine City this weekend. Here's what you need to know: What's happening: While St. Pete Pride events have been happening all month, this weekend is the annual parade, trans march and street festival, which draw hundreds of thousands of revelers. All ages are welcome, although organizers noted "this is a space of free and uncensored expression." State of play: The weekend kicks off Friday at 6pm with a concert at Jannus Live featuring R&B musician Durand Bernarr. This is the only ticketed event of the weekend, and admission is $25. The festivities kick off Saturday at 2pm with a festival featuring performers and more than 100 booths with vendors and community organizations spread across North and South Straub parks downtown. The Trans March steps off at 5:15pm at Vinoy Park, followed by the main parade at 6pm. The route begins at Albert Whitted Park and runs north along Bayshore Drive to Vinoy Park. Finally, on Sunday, a giant street fair will take over the Grand Central District from noon-5pm, featuring live entertainment, street performers, vendors and more. Road closures: On Saturday, Bayshore Drive from Albert Whitted Park to Fifth Avenue Northeast will be closed from 1pm until the parade ends. A segment of Bayshore from Central Avenue to Fifth Avenue Northeast will stay closed until 11pm, when the festival wraps up. On Sunday, Central Avenue and all cross streets between first avenues north and south will close from 6am-10pm between 20th Street and 31st Street. Transportation: You can try driving and parking downtown, but we wouldn't recommend it. Biking, scootering or the SunRunner, which will be fare-free on Saturday, are all better options. The SunRunner will depart roughly every seven minutes from free park-and-ride areas in lots 6 and 7 of Tropicana Field or at St. Pete High. Drivers can park at the lots from 11am-midnight and catch the bus to the Sixth Avenue South, Third Street South or First Street North stops to get closest to the parade. Yes, but: Don't leave your car overnight, city officials said in a news release. The last SunRunner will depart from the parade site at 11:30pm to get folks back to their cars in time. On Sunday, street fair participants can take the SunRunner to the 22nd Street north or south stops — but the $2.25 fare will resume (and yes, the bus accepts Apple Pay).
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Search warrant: Jeff Knight ‘panicked' and told his passengers to stop calling 911 after deadly ferry crash
The Brief A new search warrant details what led to a deadly crash between a boat and the Clearwater ferry. The search warrant alleges Jeffry Knight, the boat's operator, fled the scene without helping. It also details things he allegedly said to witnesses on his boat. Knight's attorney says any data from the boat will confirm his account; no arrests have been made. CLEARWATER, Fla. - A search warrant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reveals new allegations about the Clearwater ferry crash that left one man dead. What we know The crash involved a 37-foot center console boat operated by Jeffry Knight, the former owner of the Jannus Live concert venue. Investigators say Knight failed to render aid after the collision. The search warrant also claims he passed law enforcement vessels without stopping. RELATED:Clearwater Ferry crash victim sues Jeffry Knight after deadly collision The warrant also says that multiple female passengers from Knight's boat told investigators he panicked, saying "My life is over. I'm going to lose everything." It also alleges that when the women tried to stop calling 9-1-1, he told them "Don't say anything" and "Hang up." RELATED: Jannus Live owner steps down after Clearwater Ferry crash leaves 1 dead, 10 injured Knight also has previously claimed he left the scene because his boat was taking on too much water, but the warrant negates those claims. The other side In response to the warrant, Knight's attorney issued a statement saying: "Authorities have had possession of the vessel since the night of the incident when he voluntarily handed it over to them. Any data will only confirm what he's said all along." What's next Knight could face third-degree felony charges related to the incident, but as of now, no arrests have been made. The Source This story was written with information gathered by FOX 13's Evyn Moon. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Locals cheer on the Clearwater Ferry as it resumes service
They meandered down the marina, past the plastic dolphin molds, sunset cruises, pirate ships, flipper boat tours, the bearded tour guides in tie-dye and shades, and turned right toward a humbler vessel that still made tourists tilt their heads at its logo: 'Clearwater Ferry.' As the sun shrunk behind thick gray clouds, six people, mostly visitors but also a few suntanned locals, one carrying a yippy Chihuahua, returned to the ferry for a Thursday sunset ride. The day before was the first day of service since Jannus Live owner Jeff Knight's boat crashed into a ferry, killing one man and injuring 10 others. Cheryl Champagne, a mental health therapist from Palm Harbor, was going to sail near Davis Islands Thursday evening. But she changed plans when she learned the ferry would resume. 'I wanted to make sure the staff knew they were supported, and the ferry itself,' she said. 'We're all still angry because no charges have been filed' against Knight. For Michaelene Lourenco, 77, of Dunedin, any fear she might have felt quickly turned to outrage as Knight's defense took form after the crash. His lawyers said he left the scene 10 minutes after colliding with the pontoon-style boat carrying 45 people because his vessel was taking on water. They said the Clearwater Ferry was poorly lit, and its crew distracted by dolphins. 'This goes slow. They watch what they're doing,' Lourenco said. 'Dolphins are no distractions.' 'At 8:30,' she added, bristling, 'you can't see any dolphins. Hogwash about that whole dolphin story.' The ferry began to pull away from the dock, blaring its horn. At its fastest, it barely eclipsed nine knots, a little over 10 mph. The boat kept pace with a sunset cruise for a while. This vessel, called Monica's Crossing, was covered with gray seats lining the walls, open windows and a small bow for those hoping to catch a breeze. Captain Brian Powell recited safety measures on board, indicating the life jackets and fire extinguisher. No more than four on the bow at one time, he said. 'Yup,' Lourenco nodded, satisfied. 'They always make that announcement.' 'Brian,' she called. 'What's that island that nobody could step on?' 'We call it bird island,' he said, nodding toward a mangrove-covered slice of land. It's named for the birds that nest on it each year. The ferry made ripples to its right and left as Powell steered near Clearwater's Memorial Causeway. Between the ferry and the cruise across the way, a private boat cut through, moving fast and stirring a bigger wake. Within 30 seconds, the cruiser disappeared behind bird island. Powell continued his course, unperturbed. 'Dolphins!' said Greg Tag, a visitor from Oceanside, Calif. Others clambered onto the bow or peered out open windows at the pod of dolphins, babbling as they surfaced in the ferry's gentle wake. Everyone, it seemed, was distracted by the dolphins — except Powell. He helped passengers find the mammals as they circled the boat but then turned his gaze straight ahead, hands tight to the steering wheel. Champagne took the ferry for the first time last July with her sister. Since that first ride, Powell has always been her captain, she said. Her sister was the first person she texted when Champagne learned of the crash. She rarely takes other forms of public transportation. But the Clearwater Ferry, now a bona fide commuter option with runs every half-hour and a partnership with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, feels different. 'Yeah, this is more fun,' Champagne said, laughing. 'You get a boat ride for $5.' She returned because the ferry is one public resource Champagne doesn't want to lose. The boat bumped gently into the dock in downtown Clearwater. First mate Wayne Skees leaped off the bow, fixing the ferry to the dock with black rope. Passengers climbed off, returning to their cars parked near Coachman Park. Ten minutes later, the ferry took off again, this time carrying no one but its crew and a Tampa Bay Times reporter. Skees and Powell struggled to explain why they continued with a service now marred by a fatal crash. 'Well,' Skees said, lips pursed, 'you can't be afraid of everything in life. You fall off that bicycle, you've just gotta get back on it.' He fell silent and walked to the bow. Before he started working for the ferry five years ago, Powell worked on other cruises at the Clearwater Beach Marina. He felt pressure to perform for tourists. On the Clearwater Ferry, it's more like providing a public service, he said. Powell can be himself — relaxed, easygoing, focused on steering the boat. 'Nobody's tried to bite me today,' he said. 'What I mean is, people have been nice.' A month ago, Powell spotted an egret floating in the water, wings splayed. He grabbed a hooked rod on the boat and drew the bird in, setting it on the dock at Coachman Park. For two hours, he called the aquarium and local sanctuaries for help. Eventually, the waterlogged bird got up and waddled away. He had to assume it was OK. Powell would drop everything to help a flailing bird because he can't stand the sight of suffering, he said. Not near his boat or on it.
