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Pop Smoke murder suspect claims he assaulted alleged shooter for firing his gun

One of the defendants charged in the tragic murder of rap star Pop Smoke claims he urged the other suspects to use non-deadly force. The only adult charged in the murder, Corey Walker, claims he assaulted the alleged shooter after discovering he’d fired a gun at Pop Smoke. Pop Smoke, named Bashar Jackson, rose to

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Lil Tjay is not dead: Death hoax sweeps internet but rapper is still alive

Lil Tjay is the latest celebrity target of a death hoax after a viral article claimed the Call my Phone rapper was shot dead. The hoax article, which was shared on Facebook over 20,000 times, claims the 20-year-old rapper was found in his home after being shot dead. However, Lil Tjay, whose real name is

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Fans pay tribute to Pop Smoke one year after his death

A year ago today, 20-year-old Pop Smoke – real name Bashar Barakah Jackson – was shot to death during a home invasion at a rented mansion in the Hollywood Hills. In July 2020, four people — an adult and two minors — were charged with robbery and murder. Pop Smoke quickly became a New York