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Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets
Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets Rapper Meek Mill criticized media priorities and pledged to combat gun violence in Philadelphia— referring to the city as “Killadelphia”—in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Dec. 11. He also called out Bucks County officials over what he described as unfair treatment of his cousin, highlighting systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Meek Mill called out the press for focusing on corporate scandals instead of the ongoing violence in his hometown. “100 kids get murdered in my hood [and] the press [is] stuck on one CEO … I will never get it!” the rapper wrote, exp…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Rapper Phat Geez Killed In North Philadelphia: Authorities Rapper Phat Geez Killed In North Philadelphia: Authorities
Rapper Phat Geez Killed In North Philadelphia: Authorities Detectives are investigating the murder of a popular rapper in Philadelphia on Sunday night, March 17.  Derrick Gant, who performs under the stage name Phat Geez, was shot multiple times on the 1200 block of North Taney Avenue, according to city police.  Authorities said it happened around 10:15 p.m. Gant was found lying in the street and was rushed to Presbyterian Hospital where he died at 10:30 p.m., police said.  Fellow rapper and Philadelphian Meek Mill memorialized Gant on X, formerly known as Twitter.  Rip phat geez…..Philly is a terrible place for black people to live… you see t…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Philly's Meek Mill Pardoned By Outgoing Gov. Wolf Philly's Meek Mill Pardoned By Outgoing Gov. Wolf
Philly's Meek Mill Pardoned By Outgoing Gov. Wolf Philadelphia native and rapper Meek Mill was pardoned by Gov. Tom Wolf just days before the Democrat is slated to leave office.  Mill commemorated the occasion on social media early on Friday, Jan. 13.  The vacated offenses were weapons and drug charges filed in 2008, according to 6abc. Court records for the case were not immediately available.  Gov. Wolf noted that his final round of 369 pardons brings his career total to 2,540 — more than any governor in Pennsylvania's history, according to his office.  "I have taken this process very seriously — reviewing and giving careful thought to …

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by Mac Bullock
News
Celebrity Jeweler From Philly Area Convicted Of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes: Feds Celebrity Jeweler From Philly Area Convicted Of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes: Feds
Celebrity Jeweler From Philly Area Convicted Of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes: Feds A Philadelphia jeweler who has done business with famous musicians and pro athletes was convicted for selling phony merchandise at his South Street store, authorities say.  Dimitre Hadjiev, the 41-year-old proprietor of Ice Fire Jewelry, was found guilty of trafficking counterfeit goods and financial fraud at a trial in federal court, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a statement.  Hadjiev, who has been photographed with Philly rapper Meek Mill and one-time 76ers great Andre Iguodala, was "knowingly buying and selling" counterfeit Rolexes at his store since at least 20…

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by Mac Bullock