Latest news with #OakParkHighSchool
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Time of India
Who is Skilla Baby? Detroit rapper hospitalised after drive-by shooting at 8 miles
Skilla Baby, a Detroit rapper, was hospitalised after surviving a targeted drive-by shooting on May 22, 2025. The attack took place near 8 Mile and Beech Daly, an area infamous for its turbulent reputation. Skilla Baby was struck in the hand and grazed in the head and back while riding in a black SUV, which later crashed into a nearby building. Despite the injuries, the 25-year-old artist remained conscious and is expected to recover. The Redford Township police have launched an investigation, though no suspects have been named and motives remain unclear. What happened with Skilla Baby in the shooting at the 8 Mile in Detroit On the night of May 22, 2025, Skilla Baby was driving alone along 8 Mile Road near Beech Daly when his SUV was ambushed in a drive-by shooting. According to police and witnesses, the attackers opened fire on the black SUV, riddling it with bullets. The vehicle then crashed into a nearby building, severely damaging the structure. Redford Township police reported recovering multiple shell casings at the scene, indicating a high-volume shooting. The assailants reportedly fled in a stolen dark blue Dodge Durango. Authorities are actively investigating the motive, and while no suspects have been named, Skilla Baby's associates believe the attack may have been a targeted hit. Police are requesting anyone with surveillance footage or eyewitness information to come forward. Skilla Baby is recovering in hospital Following the shooting, Skilla Baby sustained a gunshot wound to the hand and was grazed on the head and back. Despite these injuries, he remained conscious and alert when emergency services arrived. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital where he is now in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. Fans and fellow artists expressed concern and support on social media after the news broke. There has been no formal statement from Skilla Baby or his representatives, but sources close to him remain hopeful about his return to both health and music. Skilla Baby's early life and background Skilla Baby's real name is Trevon Gardner. He was born on October 2, 1998, in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up, he was heavily influenced by his father, who introduced him to a variety of music ranging from Luther Vandross to Lil Wayne. His interest in writing began early, sparked by memorizing Langston Hughes' poem "Mother to Son" in the fifth grade. Gardner attended multiple high schools due to behavioral issues and eventually settled at Oak Park High School. Initially passionate about basketball, he earned the nickname 'Skillz' before shifting his focus to music following the death of his father at age 15. Skilla Baby's rise from McDonald's job to prominence in rap Skilla Baby's commitment to rap intensified after working jobs at McDonald's and Walmart to fund studio time. His breakthrough came when veteran rapper Sada Baby noticed his talent, helping him gain attention. His 2019 mixtape Push That Shit Out Skilla and the 2020 track Womack marked the start of his rising career. Collaborations with artists like Tee Grizzley and Sada Baby led to his major label debut We Eat The Most in 2022 under Geffen Records. The album featured popular tracks like Icky Vicky Vibes and Tay B Style, and debuted at No. 16 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. Major collaborations and recent projects In 2023, Skilla Baby released Controversy with Tee Grizzley and continued gaining momentum by opening for Travis Scott and joining Lil Tjay's Beat The Odds Tour. His 2024 project The Coldest, a 19-track album, featured major names like DaBaby, Flo Milli, Moneybagg Yo, and Polo G. He was also part of Bfb Da Packman's Forget Me Not, alongside Drake and other Michigan rappers. Skilla's increasing visibility earned him the title of BET Amplified Artist in April 2024. He later co-headlined the Vultures Eat The Most Tour with Rob49, kicking off in Orlando in May 2024. Social impact and community involvement Gardner has also used his platform for activism. In February 2024, he partnered with Detroit officials for a gun buyback event and expungement fair aimed at reducing gun violence and offering second chances to people with criminal records. Gardner vowed to continue supporting similar events annually. He has also worked behind the scenes to resolve tensions within the Detroit rap community, helping reconcile public figures like Tee Grizzley and Sada Baby. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Winnipeg Free Press
17-05-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
CHERI LYNNE STAPLE
Adjust Text Size: A+ A- CHERI LYNNE STAPLE Cheri passed away peacefully Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Riverview Care Centre, with her parents and brother by her was born on May 31, 1977, to Rosiland and Morris Michalishyn. Morris passed away in 1978. Roz met Brian Staple in 1980 and in 1981 they married and Brian adopted Cheri and they became a family. In 1982 Cheri was blessed with a baby brother grew up in Charleswood and attended Oak Park High School, graduating with honours in both French and English. Cheri started working for Hillary Production Machining and was there for almost 25 years. They became her family. Cheri loved her job and co-workers and always thought she would be able to go back to work one hobbies included, cooking, baking and crafts. There were many family, friends and co-workers who benefited from this. She loved to spoil everyone, especially her nephews, Caden and Brycen, who were her pride and was a generous, loving and giving young woman with many talents. She donated to many charities and also sponsored children from other countries. She wanted to help out wherever she could. Her final wish was for anyone was to donate to the Cancer Society or a charity of their choice in lieu of family would like to thank all those who phoned, texted and visited until her passing. This gave her peace and happiness. Thank you, Donna, Linda, and Heather. Your Bible studies and prayers with her meant a lot. Thank you to my sister Robie and brother-in-law Marcel for your love and support. You were a special Aunt and Uncle to her and she enjoyed your constant visits and the goodies you would bring behalf of the family, we would like to thank the Riverview Health Care for their constant love and dedication that you gave Cheri. You gave Cheri comfort in her final is survived by her mother Rosiland, father Brian, brother Wayne, sister-in-law Angela, and loving nephews, Caden and Brycen.A private interment for immediate family to follow at a later date. The Celebration of Life for Cheri Lynn Staple will be held on May 24, Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. at Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Blvd. A luncheon will follow at the church. As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2025 Offer Condolences or Memory Share your memories and/or express your condolences below. Fields marked with a * are required. All others are optional. Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content, your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear. Thank you for your understanding.
