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Today in Hip Hop History: Murder Inc. Offices Raided By The Feds 19 Years Ago

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On this date in 2003, the federal government raided the offices of Hip Hop powerhouse Murder Inc., beginning a two-year-long case against Chris and Irv Gotti, who was forced to prove that their successful, multi-million dollar record label was not a money-laundering operation for Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff of Queens’ legendary Supreme Team.

Even with multi-platinum artists such as Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Lil’ Mo, the Def Jam subsidiary was still questioned about their affiliation with McGriff after Gotti funded a movie directed by the Supreme Team leader entitled Crime Partners, which was inspired by the infamous novel by famed author Donald Goines.

Following the January 2003 raid on the Murder Inc. offices, things for the crew were never the same. Gotti spent upwards of $10 million in legal fees fighting the government, the label had no distribution during the entire trial, and the war with a rival rapper from Jamaica, Queens named 50 Cent had just begun. Nevertheless, the crew dropped the Murder moniker, never waived the white flag, and stood tall against the government until they were victorious. Salute!

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Shooter Identified In Deadly FBI Child Porn Raid

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The man who allegedly shot and killed two FBI agents in the midst of a child porn raid in South Florida has been identified, according to the FBI.

55-year-old David Huber has been identified as the alleged shooter in the botched raid that left two FBI agents dead and three others wounded. Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger were killed on Tuesday when the father of three saw the impending raid through a doorbell cam and opened fire on the agents with an assault rifle.

Huber was believed to be killed after being barricaded in his home.

FBI Director Christopher Wray said in a statement, “The FBI will always honor their ultimate sacrifice and will be forever grateful for their bravery.”

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Shooter Identified In Deadly FBI Child Porn Raid

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The man who allegedly shot and killed two FBI agents in the midst of a child porn raid in South Florida has been identified, according to the FBI.

55-year-old David Huber has been identified as the alleged shooter in the botched raid that left two FBI agents dead and three others wounded. Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger were killed on Tuesday when the father of three saw the impending raid through a doorbell cam and opened fire on the agents with an assault rifle.

Huber was believed to be killed after being barricaded in his home.

FBI Director Christopher Wray said in a statement, “The FBI will always honor their ultimate sacrifice and will be forever grateful for their bravery.”

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Today in Hip Hop History: Murder Inc. Offices Raided By The Feds 18 Years Ago

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On this date in 2003, the federal government raided the offices of Hip Hop powerhouse Murder Inc., beginning a two-year-long case against Chris and Irv Gotti, who was forced to prove that their successful, multi-million dollar record label was not a money-laundering operation for Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff of Queens’ legendary Supreme Team.

Even with multi-platinum artists such as Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Lil’ Mo, the Def Jam subsidiary was still questioned about their affiliation with McGriff after Gotti funded a movie directed by the Supreme Team leader entitled Crime Partners, which was inspired by the infamous novel by famed author Donald Goines.

Following the January 2003 raid on the Murder Inc. offices, things for the crew were never the same. Gotti spent upwards of $10 million in legal fees fighting the government, the label had no distribution during the entire trial, and the war with a rival rapper from Jamaica, Queens named 50 Cent had just begun. Nevertheless, the crew dropped the Murder moniker, never waived the white flag, and stood tall against the government until they were victorious. Salute!

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