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Up And Coming Rapper Killed Inside Atlanta Studio

A former protege of deceased Atlanta rap artist, Bankroll Fresh, was also killed in an Atlanta studio shootout this past week.

His family said the up-and-coming artist, whose real name was Jerome Blake, was in the wrong place and was not a specific target when men with guns came into Headquarters Studio and began shooting.

Brother Dontavous of Jerome Blake said witnesses told him it was a robbery. He said Jerome came out of a booth and explained he had nothing of value on him.

Some witnesses have given a different explanation, saying an argument instigated the shooting.

The family described Jerome as loving, and a musician who did not pack a pistol. They said he was on his way to “making it” with a rap video and a few appearances at area clubs.

Bankroll Fresh (L) and Jerome Blake (R) Photo: WSBTV

According to WSBTV News (Atlanta) Blake was the childhood friends with beloved Atlanta rapper, Bankroll Fresh, who was also killed following a confrontation outside of an Atlanta area studio.

Devastated friends and family of the aspiring young rapper held a vigil for Blake in Atlanta honoring his life. He was 28 years old.

New Variety Show Produced By 50 Cent In Development

50 Cent has announced a variety show on A&E

The Hollywood Reporter– The tentative title of rapper 50 Cent’s newest TV venture is “50 Cent Presents,” and it will feature “sketches, stand-up, reality experiments, music, magic, dance, and celebrity guest appearances.”

50 will host, star, and executive produce the show, which is currently in development.

He said of the program:

I grew up watching variety shows and am excited to put my own spin on the format. I hope everyone is ready to bring their talent forward, I want to show the world the best of the best.

“50 Cent Presents” is not the rapper’s only current TV venture. He executive produces the Starz series “Power.” 50’s last album is 2014’s Animal Ambition.

Watch 50 Cent’s video for “Big Rich Town,” the theme song to “Power”

50 is quite the entertainer on social media so he may do well hosting a lighthearted gig of this nature.

Would you watch 50’s variety show?

On Today: Diddy Was Acquitted Of NYC Night Club Shooting

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since the now infamous NYC nightclub “incident” involving Diddy & his entourage. I remember it so vividly. Such a travesty and a reminder to be loyal to those who are loyal to you.

The shooting landed Puffy’s artist, Jamal “Shyne” Barrow, behind bars and some hip hop heads crying foul because Puffy seemingly distanced himself from the young “Bad Boy” artist once shit got real. Fans accused the bad boy mogul of leaving his artist on his own to fight the case and rot in prison.

Puffy’s mugshot. He was also arrested after fleeing the shooting scene and was chased by the cops. They found a loaded handgun under the front seat of the vehicle he was riding in

It all started one night in 1999:

On December 27, Shyne, along with Combs and his then-girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez, allegedly were involved in a high-profile shooting incident at a Manhattan club, which left three people injured and the 21-year-old rapper, whose debut album was pending release, facing charges of attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment.

On today’s date in 2001, Puffy, thanks to his own “dream team” of high profile defense attorneys, including famed Johnny Cochran, was found not guilty of any charges.

Shyne was sentenced to 10 years.

Jennifer Lopez decided she really wasn’t about that hip hop life & relinquished her “Jenny from the block” moniker & distanced herself from Puffy. The power couple soon broke up and she started dating Hollywood actor, Ben Affleck.