Ski Mask Way: Rap Crimes & Hip Hop Culture

JT Money Denies Involvement In Shooting

Semi-famous rapper JT Money is denying involvement in a shooting that took place outside of an Atlanta nightclub last weekend.

The shooting occurred after a dispute between two men outside of the Opera Club in Midtown Atlanta. One man was shot in the abdomen, but no other incidents or injuries were reported. JT Money, real name Jeffrey Thompkins, has a lawyer that says Thompkins was in Florida at the time of the shooting.

Couple of things stick out about this incident. One, it took place at a party for R&B singer Trey Songz. Not really following why anyone would have beef at a show featuring ballads. Two, I genuinely had no idea JT Money was still relevant on the scene, so I'm wondering why some outlets have spun him with terms of "hip-hop star" and "famous rapper."

Foxy Brown to Do Bad All By Herself

Inga Marchand, known to many as hip-hop artist Foxy Brown, has been sentenced to 76 days of solitary confinement at Rikers Island prison for misbehavior and altercations with prisoners and guards.

Marchand was sentenced to serve a year in prison after violating terms of probation in July of this year. She was convicted of attacking a person with a Blackberry phone, and began serving her prison term in September.

This could bode well for the rapper whose career has been in a downward spiral for the past two years. I can't think of a better place to write introspective rhymes, nor can I think of a better album name to spark her comeback than 'Solitary Confinement.'

T.I. Facing Substantial T.I.M.E for Weekend Gun Charges

America's Gangsta Flavor of the Month, Clifford "T.I./T.I.P." Harris faces significant jail time after being arrested in Atlanta on Saturday for purchasing firearms from an undercover federal agent.

A cooperating witness in the investigation, Harris' bodyguard told authorities that he was instructed by Harris to purchase the firearms on his behalf, and deliver them to him. A raid of Harris' College Park, Ga. home after his arrest resulted in the seizure of several other firearms illegally purchased firearms.

He's due to appear in court today.

I know that T.I. frequently mentions having the chopper ready for any hater, and having his lawyer paid up ready to defend him, but I was hopeful that success in film, music and other business ventures wouldn't actually warrant him doing it in real life.