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Black America Web
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Skilla Baby Performs In Detroit Just 48 Hours After Surviving Drive-By Shooting
Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty Just 48 hours after surviving a harrowing drive-by shooting, Detroit rapper Skilla Baby stunned fans by returning to the stage with an unforgettable performance. On May 24, during 42 Dugg's Memorial Day Weekend concert at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Skilla Baby emerged as a surprise guest. The rapper, visibly injured with his arm in a sling and wrapped in bandages, performed with unwavering energy, proving his resilience and dedication to his craft. Skilla delivered a passionate performance of his 2022 hit 'Duck Yo Taco,' igniting the crowd despite his physical condition. Fans erupted as he took the stage, many in awe of his determination after being shot just two days prior on May 22 in a violent drive-by near Redford Township, Michigan. Over 20 bullets were fired at his SUV while he drove near 8 Mile Road and Centralia. The barrage left Skilla Baby with gunshot wounds to his head, back, and hand. His vehicle crashed into a building during the attack, further emphasizing the severity of the incident. Despite the gravity of his injuries, Skilla Baby's appearance on stage demonstrated not only his toughness but also a message of perseverance. His quick return to performing reflects a fearless spirit that resonates with fans and underscores the harsh realities faced by many artists navigating fame and danger. Skilla's ability to channel pain into performance has only deepened his connection with his audience—and cemented his status as one of Detroit's most compelling voices in rap. SEE ALSO Skilla Baby Performs In Detroit Just 48 Hours After Surviving Drive-By Shooting was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Sean to join Detroit Symphony in June for an evening of orchestral hip-hop
One of the most unconventional concerts of Big Sean's career will happen June 29, when the rapper joins his hometown Detroit Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music. The Detroit star will lead an Orchestra Hall bill that includes fellow rappers Skilla Baby, Tee Grizzley, Illa J, Nasaan and Queen Naija for a show blending hip-hop and orchestral arrangements, complete with a DSO segment honoring the late J Dilla. The show is presented in part by the Detroit Pistons, where Big Sean serves as the creative director of innovation. Ticket proceeds will benefit the Detroit Pistons Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan and Big Sean's Sean Anderson Foundation. It's the second big hip-hop-meets-symphony show on the books for this summer: Atlanta rapper Jeezy will play the Fox Theatre Sept. 12 with his own orchestral spin on the hits. Tickets for the Big Sean-DSO concert start at $75 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday through Ticketmaster. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Big Sean to join DSO in June for an evening of orchestral hip-hop
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Skilla Baby shooting: Detroit community leaders urge calm amid investigation
REDFORD TWP, Mich. (FOX 2) - A popular Detroit rapper is recovering tonight after a targeted shooting that could have been deadly. Skilla Baby, whose real name is Treyvon Gardner, was shot three times when someone opened fire on his vehicle. As he recovers, city leaders and supporters are calling for calm and praising the artist for his work off the stage. Skilla Baby can be seen praying on a recent Instagram video days before someone pulled up and opened fire. "I saw Skilla Baby on the internet praying for enemies and praying for himself, and God certainly answered that prayer," said Pastor Maurice Mo Hardwick. The 26-year-old rapper is expected to be recover even though police say over 20 rounds were fired at him. Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has connected with the artist, whose real name is Treyvon Gardner on community initiatives "We definitely have had the opportunity to reach out to him and he is doing well," Sheffield said. "I think he's upset. I think he's disappointed and upset." Sheffield says what happened shook her. "I was shocked. Skilla Baby is definitely loved in Detroit," she said. "He's someone that over the years I've gotten to know personally. "I know Skilla Baby simply from his passion and love for our youth and what he does in Detroit. His giving back. He has always tried to step up to be a positive role model." Police say on Thursday, Gardner was heading east on Eight Mile just before Beech Daly. A dark-colored SUV then pulled up. "Back windows started rolling down and then next thing you know, shots were being fired at him and his vehicle," said Det. Edward French, Redford police. Hilary Golston, FOX 2: "Was it targeted and do we know why? "It definitely appears that it was targeted," French said. "I do not know why. I do not know any background information or any disputes that he's had with anybody, I'm not aware of anything, but it definitely appears to be targeted." Police said Gardner lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a building near Eight Mile and Centralia. He was shot three times. "He's in good spirits," French said. "I talked to him yesterday, last night. He seems to be just fine. He's gonna be okay." "We don't want retaliation," Sheffield said. "We don't want any continued ongoing issues here. We want to resolve this as much as possible because he has so many people in this city that are pulling for him, rooting for him, and that look up to Skilla Baby." "Let's take the high road," Hardwick said. "Maybe God can use you in this housr, Skilla Baby, and whoever else is involved. He can use you right now to settle differences and be blessed, because your life is spared - and we can spare the lives of others, and live in peace."
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Peaky Blinders charity auction raises $25,700; Tommy Shelby suit fetches record price
An auction of original Peaky Blinders costumes raised approximately $25,700 for cancer charity, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Held by Omega Auctions from April 22 to May 20, it ended with a themed event at Manchester's Peaky Blinders bar, featuring live bidding and costume displays. Cillian Murphy's grey three-piece suit, worn as Tommy Shelby in the series finale, sold for $2,234. A handwritten note inside its pocket read: 'takes off ring', a nod to Shelby's emotional arc. His wool 'Tommy suit C' fetched the highest bid of a whopping $4,063, says a PA report. ALSO READ | Why are more American children falling sick? RFK Jr's MAHA report has this to say Sam Claflin's hat, worn as fascist leader Oswald Mosley, sold for $243. Helen McCrory's coat from her role as Polly Gray, the Shelby family's fierce matriarch, went for $880. Murphy's wedding suit from Season 3 sold for $2167, while Aimee Ffion Edwards' embroidered jacket as Esme Shelby, a fiery Shelby in-law, earned another $325. Other items included ties, dresses, and shoes. Proceeds support cancer research and patients at Manchester's Christie Hospital. The event celebrated the show's legacy, blending its gritty 1920s aesthetic with charity. Peaky Blinders followed Tommy Shelby's rise from Birmingham gangster to political schemer, battling fascism, communism, and personal demons. Claflin's Mosley embodied real-world extremism, while McCrory's Polly anchored the Shelby clan with steel-hearted wit. A film sequel, written by creator Steven Knight and starring Murphy, releases this autumn. ALSO READ | Skilla Baby update: Rapper recovering after Detroit shooting - What we know so far The series, spanning 2013–2022, wove post-war politics with family drama, cementing its cult status. Fans relived its intensity through these costumes, turning memorabilia into cancer funds. Every bid honored the show's impact and its cast's iconic roles.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
US to halt penny production: Will it remain legal tender?
The US Treasury may soon halt the production of the US penny at their national mints, according to a recent announcement. The lowest value coin of the United States would eventually be phased out by the US Treasury, meaning that there would be some slight changes to Americans' daily transaction habits. According to The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the decision, the US Treasury has placed its final order for penny blanks, and production will end when the supply runs out. This could be sometime around 2026. For starters, the production of a single penny is more than its real value. According to the US Mint, each penny now costs about 3.7 cents to mint and distribute, almost four times its actual value. This makes it a burden on taxpayers as well, with the government losing nearly $85 million in 2024 by producing about 3 billion pennies. If the US Treasury stopped minting and the circulation of pennies, it would save nearly that much amount for the taxpayers. ALSO READ | Skilla Baby update: Rapper recovering after Detroit shooting - What we know so far Only earlier this year, Donald Trump had termed the American penny as "wasteful" and even directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stop producing the coin. The penny is slated to continue being a legal tender, even after the US Mint halts production. Americans can still use pennies for cash transactions, depositing them at banks, or keep them as a collector's item. As of now, there are no announcements for the recall of the American penny by the government. Financial institutions may continue accepting them on the basis of their existing value. For cash transactions, Americans will have to start rounding up to the nearest 5 cents, with nickels having the smallest value thereafter. Card or check transfers will see the same transaction process, with no change.
