Is Rap Rivalry To Blame In Teen's Shooting Death? During the four-mile procession to Mount Hope Cemetery on the Far Southwest Side, outside the Mount Greenwood neighborhood, police got a tip that an occupant in one of the dozens of vehicles had fired a gun, authorities said. Lil Jojo whose real name was Joseph Coleman was gunned down last week as he rode on a bicycle with a friend at 69th Street and Princeton Avenue in the South Side's impoverished Englewood neighborhood. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Outside the funeral home, at 3240 W. 79th St., hordes of Lil Jojo's friends many clad in T-shirts emblazoned with "R.I.P. Would love your thoughts, please comment. And theyre not looking at giving these kids guidance or artist development, Lil Jojos cousin Charles Swift said to applause at the wake. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Onlookers say the 18 year olds funeral procession was typical for a gang-related send-off, with 100 cars or more, the occupants flashing gang signs and the occasional pistol and swerving deliberately into oncoming traffic. Video: Lil' JoJo's Casket Photo Leaked, Hip-Hop Funeral Turns Violent. Family and friends arrive for a funeral of rapper Joseph "Lil Jojo" Coleman at Jones Funeral Home in Chicago on Friday. As evening neared, JoJo announced over Twitter that he was on 69th Street. 511295 37. cover picture twitter pic widescreen wallpaper normal wallpaper. Lil Jojo Age. . The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Duck at Lil JoJo funeral. : r/Chiraqology Funeral Procession for Murdered Rapper Drives Through Mt. Outside in the funeral home parking lot, somebody blasted Lil JoJos 3HunnaK, and some of the younger mourners began dancing, rapping along with the murdered teen. We will never know what type of rapper, or man, Lil JoJo, born Joseph Coleman, would have developed into since he was gunned down on September 4th in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. The poster suggests that you please pay your last respects, and keep it moving, so the posters intentions may have been for the fans of Lil JoJo who could not make it to the funeral to pay their respects virtually. Derrick Rose reportedly offers to help pay for funeral of - Yahoo! Swagg Dinero Opens Up On Arrest At Brother Lil JoJo's Funeral . You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Chicago police weren't taking chances on any gang-related disruptions Friday at the funeral of aspiring rapper Lil Jojo on the Southwest Side. I got my first child on the way, he is happy to report. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. James Gibson, whose Morgan Park police district covers Beverly and Mount Greenwood, predominantly middle-class neighborhoods where many police officers, firefighters and other city workers live. The prayers were led by Corey Brooks, the famed Rooftop Preacher who once spent 94 days living atop a derelict motel to dramatize the need for a community center and who walked 3,400 miles across America to raise money for efforts to curtail violence. Lil Jojo Net Worth, Age, Height, Death, Brother, Wiki, Bio JoJo was gunned down earlier this month after feuding with rival rappers as well as with the Black Disciple street gang for months. Several police cars raced to the front of the procession and pulled over a car. A celebrity chauffeur gunned down in a hail of bullets in front of his young son has been farewelled in an emotional funeral. Police have alleged Lil Jojo whose real name is Joseph Coleman -- was affiliated with the rival Gangster Disciples and their "Brick Squad" faction. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Published September 14, 2012 Updated on September 14, 2012 at 10:26 pm. Part of HuffPost News. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. But with summer gone and winter approaching that may have to wait until a spring that Lil JoJo will never see. This is a valid public safety issue.. Joseph Coleman, better known by his stage name "Lil JoJo," was shot in the back when a car pulled up while he was riding a bicycle in the 6900 block of South Princeton Avenue on the city's South Side around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Indeed, near the end of the 90-minute wake, police cleared Jones Funeral Home when a large group of mourners gathered too close to the white casket to pay their final respects, almost toppling it to the floor. Police presence heavy at Lil Jojo's funeral - Chicago Tribune The potent smell of marijuana wafted through the air. in memory of joseph coleman a.k.a lil jojo up and coming chicago rapper who was killed in a drive by shooting, this video was made to unify the city of chica. Coleman, 18, was . In the immediate aftermath, Keef tweeted, Its Sad Cuz Dat Nigg-a JoJo Wanted to be Jus Like Us #LMAO, the Internet shorthand for Laughing My Ass Off. (Almost Knocking Casket Over): Footage of Lil Jojo's Funeral That Derrick Rose Allegedly Paid For. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. I cannot participate any longer in this Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) September 5, 2012. my twitter has been hacked I think I'm making a new one dumb hating ass people #DontWannaSeeAYougNiggaShine. It is also located in one of the two districts that Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy this week held up as an example of where the city's gang-fighting, anti-violence initiatives are proving effective. If he doing gangbanging, he is very, very good at hiding it from me, she said. OTF Nunu Dead: Rapper, Cousin of Lil Durk, Fatally Shot During the funeral service, which hundreds of mourners attended, some sort of physical confrontation erupted which lead to his . Thu 13 Sep 2012 14.20 EDT. In the crowded parking lot, a song performed by Lil Jojo blared from a car. The Chicago Sun-Times has video from the funeral home. 358. At the graveside, the ritual became too much like any young persons funeral as Lil JoJos mother crumpled in grief. Im a kill you! somebody can be heard saying in reply and this was not just some rap lyric. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Today marks 12 years since Tooka (STL/EBT) was shot and killed by But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. After the grave was filled, the groundskeeping crew covered it with plywood. Chicago police were dispatched to the Morgan Park area. 101.1 The Wiz Featured Video. Expand. The 18-year-old rapper signed to Meek Mill's record imprint was shot twice on Thursday (June 20). Heartbroken family solemnly carry coffin during funeral service for Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album (Trailer) . However, officers arrested someone who attended the funeral after finding a handgun in a parked car outside of a gas station at 111th Street and Talman Avenue. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Hope Cemetery Friday afternoon and police presence was heavy as . The music that was playing stopped, with JoJos mother, Robin Russell, getting on the microphone and angrily telling everyone to, Get the f out.. Outside the funeral home, at 3240 W. 79th St., hordes of Lil Jojo's friends many clad in T-shirts emblazoned with "R.I.P. 662 News and Entertainment: Chaos at Lil JoJo's Funeral Joseph Coleman was only 18 when he was killed after trash talking about rapper Chief Keef. Chicago police on Friday cleared out a funeral home during services for a slain teen rapper after hundreds of mourners . He only gives interviews when he is guaranteed the cover, said a caller who identified himself as Keefs manager. Here was a killing that might very well not have been were it not for the serendipitous fame-making powers of the Internet. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. "These kids were reaching for a false dream, and these record (companies) are coming to our city and telling them that they're going to be superstars. His videos, in turn, went viral and there was big buzz on the Internet about this newcomer talent, his charisma, his screen presence, his tingle of real danger. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Violence Erupts at Lil Jojo's Funeral - VladTV Family and friends arrive for a funeral of rapper Joseph "Lil Jojo" Coleman at Jones Funeral Home in Chicago on Friday. . Monroe Alise on her unstoppable acting career and growing up in the DMV, DJ and Atlanta Hawks host Big Tigger shares the importance of mentorship, Terence Crutchers sister travels to DC for special purpose, Deion Sanders wants to bring HBCU band culture to Colorado, James C. Horton discusses leading Harlem School of the Arts forward. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. At 4:04 p.m. on Sept. 4, JoJo posted a video of himself and his comrades driving into Keefs territory. Outside the funeral home, at 3240 W. 79th St., hordes of Lil Jojo's friends many clad in T-shirts emblazoned with "R.I.P. When I said, Get out of my dining room, that was real, she reported. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". All rights reserved, Heather Mack Ordered to Stay in Jail Pending Trial, New Ranking Names Most Expensive Cities In Illinois and These Chicago Suburbs Top the List, Chicago Suburb Lands on List of Happiest Places to Live,' Another Midwest City Makes Top 10, Stomach Bug Cases Surging, Sending People to Emergency Rooms in Chicago Area. All rights Reserved. Keef is associated with Lil Reese, another rising Chicago rapper, who was engaged in an ongoing rivalry with Coleman, according to the Chicago Tribune. All Rights Reserved. Watch Full Interview: https://goo.gl/LucBDFPart 1: https://goo.gl/nAABeoPart 2: https://goo.gl/jzGSSPPart 3: https://goo.gl/dVuM2YPart 4: https://goo.gl/Jscz. LA Capone - Bio, Facts, Family Life & Death of Rapper It does not store any personal data. A taunting tweet by rapper Chief Keef drew the interest of law enforcement. The victim's parents had to led from the event in hysterics and other loved ones tried to get the mourners to calm down and settle down. On that gangbanging s--t, this is what I do Them guns super loud, will shoot a n---a down!. Among the cemetery workers in attendance was Lamar Davis, who is from the same neighborhood as Lil JoJo. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Wooskigun63 Additional comment actions. "People are showing zero tolerance for (this behavior at) these gang funerals," said Cmdr. Greenwood - Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL - Rapper Lil JoJo was buried at Mt. Chicago police cleared out a Southwest Side funeral home today after a large group of friends of slain rap artist Lil Jojo gathered around his casket and nearly knocked it over. The spring will also bring something for Davis. But, however much it resembled the two or three other such gang-related processions a week to Mount Hope, this cortge was unique in the procession of events that preceded it, in its genesis. They were 3 cars deep aswell. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Coleman, 18, was slain by a drive-by shooter in his South Side Englewood neighborhood. Walsh and fellow resident Tony Bansley organized a peaceful protest by more than 200 on a recent Saturday. Dame Penelope Keith represents King at funeral of Kit Hesketh-Harvey Keef had made a few videos of his own, a number while under house arrest in his grandmothers residence. Sep 19, 2012 6:00 AM. Nevertheless, antics like these (peep attendees reciting JoJos raw and uncut lyrics in the video below) are not the type of home going anyone deserves. Lil Jojos mother and sister were led out of the viewing area hysterical, as other family members took to the microphone, yelling at other mourners to Get the f\" out! Gang presence appeared to be heavy at the funeral home, with many mourners exchanging gang handshakes. Lil JoJo Lyrics, Songs, and Albums | Genius Would love your thoughts, please comment. Witnesses said Coleman, was riding double on a bike -- standing on the back -- when a car pulled up and someone fired six or seven shots, killing him. Swagg Dinero Confirms Derrick Rose Paid for Lil JoJo's Funeral (Part 9 One of his videos, I Dont Like, would eventually score more than 16 million hits on YouTube. 204K subscribers in the Chiraqology community. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It is unclear if it was gunfire to salute their dearly departed, or if it was gunfire that intended to wound those in the funeral procession. 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One person who was part of the funeral was placed under arrest, however, on a traffic charge just north of the cemetery, police said. His parents separated when he was very young; he spent his childhood with his mother, Dedra Morris. By admin. His mother, Robin Russell, had to call out "Back up!". 791,383. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Chicago police were forced to abruptly end rapper Lil JoJos wake when mourners nearly knocked over his casket: Tensions erupted late Friday morning at the. 'It was stupid stuff . I'm pretty sure the newspaper covers this funeral so this isn't that rare. Lil JoJo Funeral Footage (NEVER BEFORE SEEN) : r/Chiraqology - reddit 'Chicago police were forced to abruptly end rapper Lil JoJo's wake when mourners nearly knocked over his casket: Tensions erupted late Friday morning at the wake of slain teen rapper Lil Jojo as hundreds of mourners, eager to take a last look, surged toward his casket, nearly knocking it to the floor and pushing family members out of the way, prompting Chicago police to clear the funeral home. Chicago Rapper Jay Loud Featured in Quarter Moneymade Mill 'I Coulda Sept. 7, 1996 is a date carved into the foundation of hip hop. He grew up on the southernmost side of the city. And they're not looking at giving these kids guidance or artist development," Lil Jojo's cousin Charles Swift said to applause at the wake. And more hovered overhead in a helicopter. Lil Jojo Funeral | Welcome To KollegeKidd.com 18 Year Old Chicago Rapper Lil Jojo Dead *Updated* - Lipstick Alley "There's a constant dialogue (with the community) to come up with fresh ideas to help keep this under control." Chicago Rapper Lil JoJo Went to His Grave for Taunting a Rival Gang Member He proved to be a 16-year-old Chicago rapper named Keith Cozart who police say is affiliated with the Black Disciples gang. The Story of D Rose (600) Part 3 Final. : r/Chiraqhits Police say the slaying may be connected to a long-standing feud between two street gangs in the area -- the Gangster Disciples and the Black Disciples -- and that Coleman had been battling online with members of the Black Disciplines for some time prior to the shooting, the Sun-Times reports. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Teenaged Chicago rapper best known for his untimely death after beefing with Chief Keef's OTF/GBE, and the subsequent media coverage it generated. *Terms apply. On that night, Tupac Shakur, one of the world's most popular rappers . No weapons were found but police drew their guns on an SUV at the cemetery after suspecting their were gun in the vehicle. Chicago police were forced to abruptly end rapper Lil JoJos wake when mourners nearly knocked over his casket: Tensions erupted late Friday morning at the wake of slain teen rapper Lil Jojo as hundreds of mourners, eager to take a last look, surged toward his casket, nearly knocking it to the floor and pushing family members out of the way, prompting Chicago police to clear the funeral home. The area where Coleman was gunned down is located about a block from where the family of Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson was murdered in 2008. Keef also targeted Lupe Fiasco in recent weeks after the fellow Chicago rapper said in an interview that the violence of Keef's and other young artists' lyrics was disheartening, according to NBC. In it he chants "BDK!" A host of stars turned out for the funeral of one of King Charles's favourite entertainers, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, who died 'unexpectedly' last month..
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