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The Hip-Hop Community Reacts to the Deadly School Shooting in Texas

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Yesterday (May 24), a gunman walked into Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas and went on a killing spree. The Texas shooter identified as 18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos opened fire killing 21 people, including 19 kids. The mass shooting left the Hip-Hop community devastated.

Artists of the genre took it to Twitter to share their reactions. Offset, the Atlanta rapper who is a father of five, said that the victims are in his prayers.

Fellow ATLien, super producer Metro Boomin’ also left the victims in his prayer.

The Buffalo rapper of the Griselda label, Westside Gunn, who is also a father chimed in.

Houston rapper Trae The Truth, who is accustomed to giving back, offered to cover some of the funeral cost for the victims.

The Virginia female rap legend Missy Elliot, said she is not only praying for the victims, but she also wants “peace restored.”

According to Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott, the shooter opened fire at Robb Elementary School at about 11:30 a.m. after abandoning his vehicle, and it is believed police killed him.

The shooting that left 19 students and two adults dead is the deadliest school shooting since the 2012 massacre in Newtown, Conn. In 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza shot and killed 26 people. Twenty of the victims were children between six and seven years old, and six were adult staff members.

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Two Police Officers Killed In School Shooting In Virginia

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A report from The New York Post has confirmed that an active shooter at Bridgewater College in Virginia was shot and killed after killing two campus police officers.

Campus police officer John Painter and campus safety officer JJ Jefferson were shot by the suspect about 1:20 PM EST after they responded to several calls about a suspicious person on the campus. 27-year-old Alexander Wyatt Campbell of Ashland, Virginia instantly fired upon the officers as soon as he came in contact with them. He was later apprehended by police in the town of Bridgewater. It has not been confirmed as to whether or not he was even a student of the college.

Campbell has been hit with four charges, all felonies, including two counts of capital murder. He is currently being held without bond.

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Radio Host Fired After Calling For “Nice School Shooting” to Distract Trump Impeachment

A radio show in Denver was canceled on Thursday after the host made controversial remarks about gun violence. The Chuck and Julie radio show on 710 KNUS was terminated after Chuck Bonniwell called for a “nice school shooting” to distract from the Trump impeachment.

The radio station issued a statement condemning Bonniwell’s remarks on air. “Given the history of school violence that has plagued our community, 710 KNUS confirms that an inappropriate comment was made on the Chuck & Julie show by co-host Chuck Bonniwell.”

The remarks made by the conservative host hit a little harder in a state where the Columbine School shooting took place. Bonniwell did apologize for what he said claiming that it was meant to be a joke.

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School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Many Injured and The Saugus High School Community Frantic

A white male student shot up Saugus High School in Santa Clarita on Thursday morning.

According to CNN, he took the life of a 16-year old girl and one of his other students. He injured three other students, who are currently being treated at a local hospital.

Such a shame.

A young man, who is being called the suspected shooter, is also at a hospital, being treated for a gunshot wound also. He is believed to be in grave condition.  Ironically, Thursday was his birthday and he turned 16.

The suspect allegedly started shooting in the school before classes started. There is some footage that officials have obtain that clearly shows suspect taking a .45-caliber pistol from his book bag before he banged on five other people, and then turning the gun on himself.
Students hid in fear and we are sure that the cops are looking to obtain additional footage from kids that streamed the ordeal live on social media.
We are praying the young people, their parents, community and yes, our nation.
#GUNSKILL

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Shocker: Kodak Black To Pay For Funeral Of Colorado School Shooting Hero Kendrick Castillo

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Kodak Black is either deeper than most thought, or he truly does have a heart of gold. It’s been reported that the Florida rapper has extended an offer to pay for the funeral services of STEM School Highland Ranch student Kendrick Castillo, who was killed attempting to save his classmates.

The Blast reports:

Kodak’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, sent a message, on behalf of the hip-hop star, to Castillo’s parents that read, “First let me tell you words cannot describe my sorrow for your situation. You raised an amazing young man that did an amazing thing. I know that those words cannot provide as much comfort as you and your wife deserve.”

The message continued, “I have a client that wished me to reach out and extend an offer for him to pay for any and all funeral expenses, as well as establish a scholarship in his name. Your son truly represents the inherent good in people. Again, I am sorry for your loss.”

We’re told along with the funeral, Kodak would like to set aside $10,000 for an annual scholarship in Castillo’s name that will be used to fund “a student going to college wanting to study in the science and engineering areas.”

For now, the family of Castillo has declined the offer for unknown reasons.

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Source: HipHopWired.com

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