• Troy Ave Sues Irving Plaza: Claims Poor Security Led to Shooting

    Rapper Troy Ave and his lawyers are not willing to take full responsibility for the shootings that occurred during a concert held at Irving Plaza back in May. Though video footage proved the rapper's involvement, the lawsuit recently filed by his camp suggests that the other parties involved, the venue and promoter Live Nation, are just as responsible for failure to provide adequate security.

  • T.I. Talks Troy Ave Case Following Concert Shooting in New Interview

    Following the Irving Plaza shooting at a T.I. concert, the rapper is speaking out on the Troy Ave case, who has been accused of the crime. The shooting this past May left three people injured and one, bodyguard Ronald McPhatter, dead. McPhatter died from a fatal shot to the stomach and died at Israel Hospital.

  • UPDATE: Troy Ave Facing Felony Charges but NOT Murder

    Rapper Troy Ave found himself at the center of a deadly shoot out last month during a T.I. concert. When footage surfaced placing the rapper at the scene and discharging a loaded weapon, he was indicted on multiple felony charges but not murder.

  • Brooklyn Rapper Troy Ave is Being Formally Indicted Following Shooting at T.I. Concert

    Troy Ave is being formally indicted following the shooting at a T.I. concert at Irving Plaza in New York City. While the specifics of what the rapper is being charged with are not yet known, it will be revealed on June 22 when he returns to court. The Brooklyn based rapper, real name Roland Collins, was not in court during the official indictment with the grand jury.

  • Troy Ave is Being Held Without Bail Following Arraignment in the T.I. Concert Shooting Case

    Troy Ave is being held without bail following his arraignment in the T.I. concert shooting case. The Brooklyn rapper, real name Roland Collins, has been charged with attempted murder as well as criminal possession of a weapon at the incident this past Wednesday (May 31) in Irving Plaza in New York City. The shooting left three wounded and Collins’ bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter, dead.

  • Royce Da 5'9" Thinks Troy Ave Owes Capital Steez’s Family An Apology

    Earlier this week, Troy Ave issued a response to Joey Bada$$ with his "Bad Ass" record. On the track, the Major Without A Deal rapper made a controversial reference to the late Capital Steez. Royce Da 5'9" recently shared his thoughts on the punchline and said he believes Ave owes Steez’s family an apology.

  • LOX's Styles P Turns Troy Ave's Joey Bada$$ Diss Track 'Bad Ass' Into Suicide Discussion

    Troy Ave held nothing back in his new diss track "Bad Ass," which was directed at rapper Joey Bada$. Some lyrics might have gone a bit too far though, when the MC brought up the death of Bada$'s friend and collaborator Capital Steez's death, which was a suicide. Whether or not you took issue with the harsh lyrics, hip-hop icon Styles P. of the LOX took to Twitter to make sure everyone in the rap game knows that suicide is not something to take lightly. Styles P.'s daughter committed suicide last summer.

  • Fat Trel Releases 'Georgetown' Mixtape Ft. Fetty Wap, Wale, Rick Ross

    Washington D.C. rapper, Fat Trel, has released his first mixtape of the year aptly titled 'Georgetown' after the wealthy area of the city and the university. The surprise 16-track tape has some high-powered features from the likes of Fetty Wap, Wale, Rick Ross and Troy Ave.

  • Soulja Boy Releases 'Swag The Mixtape' Featuring Chief Keef, Migos

    It's been a long time since the late 2000s when Soulja Boy was putting out hit records like "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," Turn My Swag On" and "Kiss Me Through the Phone." Since the release of his third studio album, 'The DeAndre Way' in 2010, Soulja has been dropping a steady flow of mixtapes and has expanded his business and musical interests into a little EDM and fashion. However, nothing has really stuck. Earlier this year, he released his fourth studio album, 'Loyalty,' on Universal to mixed reviews and now has another piece of work to show in 2015. The "Hurricane" rapper just released his new project, 'Swag The Mixtape,' which has features from the likes of Migos, Chief Keef, Calico Jonez, Johnny Cinco and more.

  • Lil Wyane Releases 'Selsun Blue' Music Video

    Lil Wayne has released the music video to his Sorry For The Wait 2 mixtape song "Selsun Blue." The video follows Weezy around in a skate park as he rises around doing a few small tricks and raps in front of a large graffiti mural. There are short cutaways to Weezy in front of some drugs, including popping some prescription drugs, reminiscent of the old days when he was a "pill poppin animal." Director Rob deGruy also adds short clips of old TV shows and films that fit in with what the Carter rapper is saying at the time.
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