Christopher Wallace Archives - The New York Independent

Suge Knight Had Long History of Crime, Shady Deals Before Hit & Run

Keith GirardJanuary 29, 2015

Marion “Suge” Knight, a rap impresario, founder of Death Row Records and self-styled gangster, had a long string of crimes and shady deals before his latest troubles–a hit-and-run that led to the death of one man and serious injury of another. The fatal hit-and-run happened in Compton today (Jan. 29) following a promotional video shoot for upcoming biopic about the pioneering rap group NWA....

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Dougie Rapper M-Bone Dead in Drive-By Shooting (video)

Keith GirardMay 16, 2011

Rapper Montae Talbert, aka M-Bone who made “Teach Me the Dougie” an international hit with his group, Cali Swag District, died in a hail of bullets, ending another promising rap career....

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New Evidence in Biggie Smalls Murder Points to Ex-LA Cop

Keith GirardApril 7, 2011

Rapper Christopher Wallace, better known as Biggie Smalls and "The Notorious B.I.G." was gunned down by an armor-piercing 9mm bullet, according to newly released FBI files. The evidence raises questions, once again, about the possible involvement of a corrupt police officer in the murder....

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