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Teens Plead Guilty to Manslaughter in Young Greatness Murder Case

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In October 2018, New Orleans rapper Young Greatness, most well-known for his single “Moolah,” was killed in his hometown during a robbery at a local Waffle House.

Investigators and the family of Young Greatness, whose real name is Theodore Joseph Jones III, reached out to the public for help in finding the assailants who were seen in surveillance footage. This led to the arrest of three people: Lovance Wix (17, but 16 at the time of the murder), Donny Maxwell (19), and Donald Reaux (39). 

Reaux has pleaded not guilty to the charges while Wix pleaded guilty to manslaughter, armed robbery, and obstruction of justice. Wix did not confess to killing Jones but stated that he did fire off a round during the robbery. Earlier this month, Maxwell also pleaded guilty to the same charges but admitted to conspiring to rob and kill Young Greatness. Wix has already been sentenced to 20 years while Maxwell has not been sentenced yet. Sources say that Maxwell possibly faces 40 years on the manslaughter charge and a maximum of 99 years for the armed robbery. However, he took a plea deal so most likely he won’t serve that amount of time. 

Reaux is set to face trial on January 14th and it is unknown whether the two other assailants will testify against him. 

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Meek Mill, Safaree, Maino, Akon & More React To Young Greatness Murder: “The Violence Will Never Stop”

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The hip-hop community is mourning right now. Various rappers have come forward to react to the fatal slaying of Theodore “Young Greatness” Jones in New Orleans.

Over the past hour, everyone from Meek Mill to “Love & Hip Hop” cast member Safaree Samuels have shared words on Greatness’ death.

According to reports, the fatal slaying went down a few hours ago outside a Waffle House restaurant.

New Orleans rapper Young Greatness was shot and killed in his home town early Monday morning, according to friends. He was 34-years-old. Young Greatness, who’s given name is Theodore Jones, was fatally shot while outside the Waffle House in the 2900 block of Elysian Fields Avenue. According to NOPD, the shooting occurred around 1:35 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene they found the victim with a single gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. (4 WWL)

Some reports claim the hip-hop artist had visited New Orleans for a short stay.

Jones’ mother, Jeanine Rose, said her son was in New Orleans for a funeral and was supposed to have been back in Atlanta yesterday. Rose said her son graduated from Kennedy High in 2002, was never violent and did not carry a gun. It is not clear what led to the shooting. (WDSU)

Over the past few years, Greatness has made name for himself in the New Orleans rap scene.

Young Greatness is known for his 2015 song, “Moolah,” which made it to the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video was set in New Orleans. Jones is a New Orleans native, who moved to Houston after Hurricane Katrina, according to media reports. (NOLA)

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Young Greatness Shot and Killed Outside New Orleans Waffle House

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Hip-Hop is in mourning after the murder of rapper Young Greatness in his hometown of New Orleans. Young Greatness, born Theodore Jones, was shot outside of a Waffle House.

New Orleans Police state the shooting happened around 1:35 a.m. and Greatness was killed by a single bullet.

A friend of the late rapper told New Orleans Eyewitness News the shooting was unexpected, “Dude wasn’t into nothing but his music and his daughter … Wasn’t into nothing else man.”

Two suspects are being investigated. The car owned by Young Greatness was also stolen from the scene.

Young Greatness made a splash with his 2015 single “Moolah,” which was RIAA certified Gold. “Moolah” was released on Quality Control Records but was most recently signed to Cash Money Records.

He was 34-years-old at the time of death.

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Boston George ft. Young Greatness – “Cold Nights” (Video)

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CTE rapper Boston George as he returns with another visual from Blow Talk this time, “Cold Nights” featuring Young Greatness of Cash Money Records, produced by Drumma Boy and directed by Orbit Did It. “Cold Nights” is off of Boston George’s 2017, Blow Talk project, and the new mixtape, titled, Street Verified. A project that features Houston’s hottest new stars like Poonie, Killa Kyleon, KC, Cityy, Rayface, Chucky Trill, Southpark Trap & Wy_Fy, along with showcasing a united Houston’s music scene.

Blow Talk has been received critically-acclaimed reviews since its release. Along with “Cold Nights”, the latest project also features breakout hits, “Trap To The Grave”, “Get Sum Money”, and “Powered Up”. Featureing big names like Dave East, Young Jeezy, and Lil Boosie. Boston George is one of Jeezy’s most promising acts on the CTE imprint.

Following the release, it’s been announced that Boston George will be linking up with Slim Thug of a collaboration project scheduled for a early-2019 release. Boston George will also be working on a debut solo effort under EMPIRE/CTE, entitled, BBB: Big Bad Boston.

Follow Boston George on Twitter: @BostonGeorgeAMG

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