Month: September 2016

Up And Coming Chicago Rapper Famous Dex Caught On Tape Beating Girlfriend

Originally posted on Bossip

Famous Dex, an up and coming Chicago rapper and 300 Entertainment roster member, just derailed his career in epic fashion after he was caught on video beating his now ex-girlfriend.

The surveillance video of Dex entering a Hollywood apartment building to unleash his savagery has since gone viral, with people reacting in varying degrees across the web.

According to Hip Hop Wired:

Famous Dex, and up and coming Chicago rapper and 300 Entertainment roster member, just derailed his career in epic fashion after he was caught on video beating his now ex-girlfriend. The surveillance video of Dex entering a Hollywood apartment building to unleash his savagery has since gone viral, with people reacting in varying degrees across the web. 

As reported by HHDX, the video was posted to Instagram by singer/songwriter Tish Hyman, a friend of the ex-girlfriend of the rapper. She says that he entered her Hollywood apartment building and began attacking her for reasons that are still yet undetermined. (Note: There is no suitable reason).

“Let this man #famousdex @famousdex stay at my place,” she began before revealing even more bad news.“He not only TRASHED And BROKE INTO my place. He beat this poor girl so badly. Is this the new generation of great artists that young people are looking up to? And is THIS the type of person a great company like @puma #puma chose to represent their brand. So disappointing. I hope this spreads through the Internet and shows these young people what Young Dexter is about. Thank you for hurting me young man. But you truly hurt yourself.”

Being as though I detest woman beaters, I won’t post the video here, but if you care to watch the pure fuckery then click here.

We have got to do so much better.

Hillary Clinton Is Winning Among This Historically Republican Demographic

In yet another showing of how peculiar this presidential race has been, Hillary Clinton has gained the support of a demographic that almost always votes Republican.

Via Fortune:

According to a recent Bloomberg poll, Clinton is leading Donald Trump among top earners, which describes voters with an annual household income of $100,000 or more. Though it’s a narrow margin—46% to 42%—it was still highly unexpected. Republicans have won among top earners between 1976 and 1992, and since 1996 have either won or tied in that demographic.

When asked which candidate would be better for their personal investments, Trump leads Clinton 45% to 36%. Additionally, he wins in subcategories such as job creation and bringing change to Washington. However, when it comes to fighting for the middle class, temperament, and foreign policy, Clinton is the winner. Despite who they personally support, 56% of top earners predicted that Clinton would win the election.

Clinton has also widened her fundraising gap over Trump. Though Trump raised more small donations than Clinton, the Wall Street Journal reports that in August she raised about $20 million more than he did. Her campaign ended the month with a total of $194 million in cash on hand, about $91 million more than Trump’s campaign.

Trump has said that he doesn’t need to spend as much money as Clinton does, which makes sense considering how much free advertising he’s received from the media. One report estimated that eight major media outlets provided him with about $55 million in free advertising in the span of 12 months during the primary season.

Atlanta Rapper Shawty Lo Killed In Car Accident 

Social media is ablaze after the horrible news of Atlanta rapper, Shawty Lo’s death early this morning.

Rapper Shawty Lo’s Audi being towed away after hitting guardrail and bursting into flames on Atlanta highway.

According to Complex Magazine:

D4L rapper Shawty Lo, real name Carlos Walker, was killed in a car accident early Wednesday morning in Atlanta.

The news was first reported by rapper and radio personality Headkrack, and later confirmed by his manager Johnny Cabbell and by a post on his Twitter.

Lo was 40 years old, and a father to eleven children. The accident was originally reported by police as a hit-and-run, but was later revealed to only involve one vehicle. Lo’s white Audi went over the guardrail, hit trees, and caught fire.

Two other passengers in the car were taken to the hospital with injuries.

Fans and celebrities are devastated by the tradgedy and have lit up social media with condolences under the hashtag #RIPShawtyLo.

According to various reports, Shawty Lo had just left Atlanta’s Blue Flame strip club when the accident happened.

Shawty Lo was known for his signature “run in place” dance later adopted by rapper, Plies.

Shawty Lo had reportedly lost his father, also named Carlos Walker, last week. He posted the following tribute to his Instagram.

Damn, such sad news! One day you’re here, and then you’re gone. Rest in Peace to the Bowen Homes Ambassador — Shawty Lo.