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Nappy Roots Member Fish Scales Kidnapped, Robbed And Shot In Atlanta

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According to several confirmed reports, Nappy Roots member Fish Scales was kidnapped, robbed and shot outside of a restaurant he co-owns before he managed to escape.

On Wednesday night, Scales, whose real name is Melvin Adams Jr., was approached by armed gunmen and forced into his vehicle in the parking lot adjacent to his restaurant Atantucky Brewing, a Black-owned brewery/eatery owned by the Nappy Roots rapper in the Castleberry Hill section of Atlanta. The would-be robbers forced Adams into his vehicle and forced him to rive towards the Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport.

Adams was shot during the robbery attempt and was shot again before escaping.

“The first victim fled on foot,” Atlanta Police said. “The second victim, the business owner, was forced by the suspects to drive to his residence in Hapeville. Once in Hapeville the victim tried to flee and was shot by one of the suspects. The suspects fled. The victim went to a nearby house for help and the resident called police.”

According to the group’s official Instagram page, Adams is currently in stable condition and “in good spirits” while recovering from a non-life threatening leg injury.

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Skinny Deville, the co-owner of Atlantucky Brewing and Nappy Roots member, updated the public with a statement, saying, “We would appreciate it if the public would allow us some privacy over the next week while we re-evaluate the situation, as this is an ongoing investigation. I assure you that we will share the outcomes as the police department allows. But know for now that Scales is safe and recovering.”

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Memphis Cop Charged With Kidnapping, Murder While On Duty

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A New York Post report says that a Memphis police officer was arrested and charged with kidnapping and murdering a 30-year-old man while on duty. 

29-year-old Patric Ferguson, who has only been with the Memphis Police Department for two years, killed Robert Howard after he forced him into his patrol car before driving him to a different location and shooting him to death. He was aided and abetted by 28-year-old Joshua Rogers to help relocate and get rid of the body.

“No one is above the law. Knowing that a Memphis Police Officer, someone who took an oath to protect and serve, made the decision to commit this horrific crime is devastating,” said Memphis Police Department Director Michael Rallings on Facebook.

Investigators say that the two men knew each other, but how they were connected hasn’t been confirmed.

Ferguson is charged with kidnapping, murder, abuse of a corpse, and fabricating and tampering with evidence.

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FL Rapper Splash Zanotti Nabbed On X-Mas Day For Alleged Kidnapping And Robbery Charges

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According to a recent report from AllHipHop, Florida native Splash Zanotti was arrested and charged for robbery and kidnapping on Christmas Day for an alleged incident that occurred two months ago.

With two co-defendants, Zanotti, whose real name is Kejuan Campbell, is being pointed out as the head of a group of men who executed a home invasion where a sexual assault was also committed. Campbell went in front of a judge on Christmas Day to formally face the charges.

According to the police report, Campbell and two accomplices went into a Miramar, FL home demanding $20K from a debt. The men allegedly drove the woman around collecting money from ATMs before she was raped.

Campbell and his two co-defendants are charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping and kidnapping charges. If convicted, they are all facing life in prison.

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Karol Sanchez Reportedly Staged Kidnapping, Twitter Compares Her To French Actor Juicy Smolliét

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Karol Sanchez, a 16-year-old girl who was the center of a scary nighttime abduction in New York, has been found unharmed. According to several developing reports and their sources, Sanchez confessed to staging the kidnapping and comparing her to a beleaguered French-American actor (work with us here).

With reports coming in from several news outlets, Sanchez was abducted around 11:30PM on Monday (December 16) and the stirring video images showed at least two men drag and pull Sanchez into what was described as a tan, four-door sedan. The car drives off and the grainy video shows Sanchez’s mother protesting loudly in response to the brazen act.

Earlier today, news of the kidnapping began to spread after the issuance of an Amber Alert, which some on Twitter criticized for reportedly not having as many descriptive details for Sanchez in comparison to white victims. Sanchez and her mother, who reside in upstate New York, happened to be in the Bronx visiting family when the kidnapping began.

As reported by both CBS2 and the New York Post, Sanchez has reportedly confessed to the kidnapping after she was located by the NYPD. It has been alleged that Sanchez was unhappy about relocating to Honduras with her mother and there has been some speculation that her boyfriend was behind the act. Thus far, it doesn’t appear that Sanchez will be charged for the staged kidnapping, but authorities are still questioning others that may have some connection.

On Twitter, many are reacting to the news that Sanchez reportedly confessed to the kidnapping being staged and we’ve got those reactions and comments below.

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Rap Rat Tekashi Snitch Nine’s Alleged Kidnapper Says Act Was Staged

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While Tekashi 6ix9ines singing performance has been concluded, new details regarding those connected to the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods operation are coming forth. Tekashi’s alleged kidnapper has issued a statement in which the man claims the entire act was staged.

In an exclusive statement given to Complex, Anthony “Harv” Ellison and his legal team presented their side of what took place. This comes in the wake of testimony from Tekashi, born Daniel Hernandez, the rapper’s driver Jorge Rivera, and others who were involved or adjacent to the incident.

From Complex:

“Danny didn’t care if the stunt could be taken as embarrassing, he thought it was believable. He said it would even make some people feel bad for him, which was good after all the trolling he had done. It worked, even Shotti bought it.” – Anthony Ellison

Complex posted the full statement from Ellison’s representative Camille Cushman, which can be viewed here.

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Lawyer For Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Alleged Kidnapper Claims It Was Staged

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The Tekashi story continues to get deeper than Rap. Apparently, his infamous abduction was an over the top clout chasing scheme.

According to Complex the Brooklyn rapper turned cooperating witness might have had a hand in his own kidnapping. The lawyer representing one of the alleged culprit dropped quite the bomb when leaving the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse in Manhattan on Friday, August 16. Deveraux Cannick who is handling Anthony “Harv” Ellison’s case says “no robbery or kidnapping or assault happened”. When asked what he meant by the bold statement he doubled down on his belief. “It didn’t happen. He had an event that made it look like a robbery or kidnapping” he explained.

Cannick went to say he has proof to prove his stance saying the entire incident was taped by the feds. “They’re saying the car was wired by the government,” he explained. “We believe that’s going to be very helpful to the defense.” When asked why 6ix9ine would orchestrate the crime the attorney pointed to the obvious. “He was about to drop an album,” he said. “He trolls every time he’s about to drop another album. Gotta get your buzz up. That’s how you make money.”

On July 22, 2018 the “Gummo” rapper was allegedly abducted, beaten and robbed of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry. In theory this was a result of Tekashi separating himself from his Nine Trey associates which is said to be rooted in Blood gang ties. The trial is now set for a September 16 start date.

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New Details Emerge In Alleged Soulja Boy Kidnapping Incident

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Soulja Boy landed back in the conversation but this time over a kidnapping allegation involving a woman only known as Kayla. Sources close to the rapper say that Kayla, a scorned ex-girlfriend, made a scene at Soulja’s home and made up the entire kidnapping story.

TMZ reports:

Sources connected to the rapper tell TMZ, the alleged victim — Kayla — is flat-out lying when she says Soulja beat her and then took her in his garage and tied her to a chair for 6 hours.

Our sources say the real story is this … Soulja had been dating Kayla but ended the relationship, and she was irate. They say Kayla came to Soulja’s house on Friday night, heavily under the influence, and crashed her car in his driveway … hitting the curb.

A crowd of people were partying inside the house and heard the crash. A woman who is Soulja’s manager then came outside and told Kayla she was not welcome and she should leave. Our sources say, Kayla then attacked the manager and the 2 began fighting. We’re told Soulja never went outside his home and never even saw Kayla.

Police did take a kidnapping report and Kayla’s reported injuries were due to a scuffle with Soulja Boy’s manager who claims she was defending herself against the woman’s attack.

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Woman Accuses Soulja Boy Of Kidnapping, Manager Calls It Lies

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Soulja Boy has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence after his recent media run had him trending in social media and sparking a series of hilarious memes. However, a sobering report issues a serious allegation that the rapper and businessman kidnapped a woman over the weekend but his manager calls the accusation false.

TMZ reports:

Sources familiar with the allegations tell TMZ, a woman named Kayla was at Soulja’s home in Agoura Hills just outside of L.A. Friday night, but at around 2:30 AM Saturday they began arguing and she was told to leave.

We’re told Kayla — who was apparently dating Soulja — got in her car, put it in reverse and backed down the driveway, where she clipped the curb. We’re told Soujla’s assistant was outside and witnessed it, and became “agitated” and the 2 started fighting.

Sources connected to Kayla claim Soulja came out and tried to break the fight up, but Kayla claims he punched and kicked her while she was on the ground, and then took her inside the garage and tied her to a chair with an extension cord.

The sources say Kayla was tied up for 6 hours.

We’re told she was released, went home and contacted police Saturday morning. We’re told she went to the hospital where she was treated for her injuries and was discharged late Saturday night. She claims she has 3 fractured ribs and a concussion.

The outlet reached out to Soulja’s manager who says that while he hasn’t heard from the rapper, Soulja would have contacted him if such an incident did occur. Soulja is already on a five-year probation for a weapons possession conviction.

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