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Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Rapper LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt On Mother's Day: Philadelphia Police Rapper LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt On Mother's Day: Philadelphia Police
Rapper LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt On Mother's Day: Philadelphia Police A rising voice in Philadelphia’s hip-hop scene was silenced in a deadly shooting on Mother’s Day, police announced on Monday, May 12. Qidere Johnson, 30, better known as the socially conscious rapper LGP Qua, was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt near M Street and East Luzerne Street in Juniata Park at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, authorities said. Two masked men allegedly tried to snatch the gold chains from around Johnson’s neck when one opened fire, striking him once, according to police. His friend rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:56 p…

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by Jillian Pikora
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Lifestyle
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
Newark, NJ
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Meek Mill Joins NJ Gov. Murphy To Celebrate Landmark Clemency Effort On Juneteenth Meek Mill Joins NJ Gov. Murphy To Celebrate Landmark Clemency Effort On Juneteenth
Meek Mill Joins NJ Gov. Murphy To Celebrate Landmark Clemency Effort On Juneteenth Gov. Phil Murphy celebrated Juneteenth by announcing a historic initiative in an effort to improve racial justice in New Jersey. The governor signed an executive order on clemency at Saint James AME Church in Newark on Wednesday, June 19. The order establishes standards for people to receive expedited consideration for pardons and commutations. Gov. Murphy said the goal is to fix the racial inequalities that have existed in the criminal justice system. "As we celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on our nation’s ongoing journey toward racial justice for Black and Brown …

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by Chris Spiker
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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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
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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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
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store
Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store PARAMUS, N.J. — A pair of sisters who have starred in music videos and reality shows have opened a new clothing store in the Garden State Plaza. Ayisha and Ashley Diaz opened Jamila at the end of 2017. Ayisha Diaz, 26, has appeared in magazines and starred in music videos for Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Drake, Meek Mill and Soulja Boi. Ashley Diaz, 25, joined the cast of VH1's "Love & Hip Hop" in Season 8. Jamila carries trendy women's apparel.

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by Cecilia Levine