TIP remained tight-lipped when recently asked about the shooting that transpired at his show in New York City late last month (May 25). TMZ caught up with the Atlanta rapper to gauge his thoughts on the incident, which resulted in one man being killed and another three individuals injured and hospitalized, one of those being Troy Ave.
“I ain’t gon’ get into no discussion about any details of any criminal case for anybody – that’s what lawyers are for,” the rapper formerly known as T.I. told the publication.
Troy Ave was arrested and charged with attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon after surveillance video appeared to show him firing a gun near a VIP area at the venue (Irving Plaza, New York City).
However, it was reported yesterday that Troy Ave will not be charged with murder. The charges now stand at attempted second degree murder and four counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
“Me, myself, I’ve got a lot of love for Troy, and I just think he has enormous potential,” TIP added. “He has his own relationship with God. All you gotta do, man, is keep God first, and you can pull through it. Sometimes there are things that involve situations that go beyond what the eyes can see. So for things like that, you’ve gotta step out on faith. And him being able to do that, man, that will make the difference.”
TMZ reports that Troy Ave’s lawyers will attempt to get him bail this week.
The Brooklyn rapper, born Roland Collins, is set to appear in court tomorrow (June 22).
Shtum?
LOL! I thought I was the only one that caught that. For a second I thought it was some new Hipster lingo…
LOL! I thought I was the only one that caught that. For a second I thought it was some new Hipster lingo…
who says “Shtum” lmaooo. and if you must use a word that 95% of your following doesn’t know, at least spell it correctly…schtum
Troy ave will be out on bail then get a slap on the wrist wen it comes to sentencing..the nicca already released music talkin bout the incident after it happend. if someone like u or myself did wat he did, we’ll get 1 phone call..and 3 meals a day. not a recording booth and chit. he’ll get out..and try and may actually succeed this time due to being a “gangsta”. I’m now with gene Simmons..hiphop needs to die cuz is chit has became too fraudulent.
No more support from me. Anything with Troy Ave in the tittle will not be clicked on nor bought.
“He has his own relationship with God”
Aka
He has his own relationship with Satan
“All you gotta do, man, is keep God first”
Aka
All you have to do is do what your told
“Sometimes there are things that involve situations that go beyond what the eyes can see”
Aka
This is deeper than you think. This happened because of previous situations
“So for things like that, you’ve gotta step out on faith. And him being able to do that, man, that will make the difference.”
Aka
For things to work out you need to make a choice and pick a side. Join us and all this will go away
My guess is Troy Ave aint going for the oath he has been presented with but he knows about it.
At one point TI was trying to sign him but he refused and went independent but he still had knowledge about what the game is.
My guess is he wad setup by all these dudes Taxstone, TI (a known informant), maino and uncle murda because we wouldnt play the game.
The dirty game