An aspiring rapper was at the wheel of a Maserati that was involved in a rolling shootout in Las Vegas, police say.
Police are hunting the occupants of a black Range Rover who opened fire on the Maserati as it headed north on Las Vegas Boulevard.
The Maserati’s driver, identified by family members as Kenneth Cherry Jr., died after his Maserati slammed into a taxi and burst into flames on the busy Las Vegas strip, 2 blocks from where rapper Tupac was shot.
The taxi driver, Michael Boldon, 62, and his passenger also died, CNN reports.
A passenger inside the Maserati survived the crash.
“It is gut-wrenching,” Boldon’s brother, Tehran Boldon told KVVU. “My life mission will be to see them punished and brought to justice for the senseless thing they did.”
Police say an argument in a hotel parking lot preceded the shootout. The shooting and car cash occurred near Las Vegas’ biggest tourist destinations: Caesars Palace, the Bellagio, Bally’s and the Flamingo.
“Out of everyone I know in the rapping industry, there is no way I would have ever, ever expected to find that he was shot on the Las Vegas Strip in such an aggressive manner,” said Vicki Greco, Cherry’s attorney. “He didn’t have a (criminal) record or a history. He was just a good kid trying to make it and be a good father.”
Cherry had two children, she said.
Good father or not, Cherry glorified a violent lifestyle and now he’s fallen victim to that lifestyle. No one should be surprised.
As Ed Dunn said so eloquently:
There is a glorification in the Black community by Black women to date these thug scumbags and try to dismiss good brothas out there. Then when ish goes predictably bad, cats don’t want to talk about it. I’m tired of that kind of nonsense in the Black community – that’s why our communities are so f*cked up because people want to walk around pretending ish, playing with fire and act shocked when things go predictably wrong.

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Good father or not, Cherry glorified a violent lifestyle and now he’s fallen victim to that lifestyle. No one should be surprised.
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Not nice at all
This is really sad all the way around!
I pray they find out did this. Innocent people died due to their savagry.
I was reading some of the Ireports on CNN and it was reported you could hear the men in the cab screaming as they were being burned to death
Good father or not, Cherry glorified a violent lifestyle and now he’s fallen victim to that lifestyle. No one should be surprised.
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a simple RIP would have sufficed.
rented lifestyle never trumps real life chit…damn shame innocent folks were caught up in the bullchit
Lots of rappers glorify certain life styles…Doesnt justify, nor explain this
Kanye wears Khloe’s clothes…Id like to see him slapped for it, not shot for it…Id like to see some one snap Rick Ross’s bra strap, not peel his cap back…2 innocent bystanders were killed here, very sad. May all 3 rip…
a simple RIP would have sufficed
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he was too black to get that from her
But when folk be all live by the gun and talkin all kinds of trash when they die violently does really make sense to say RIP?
Yeah I heard about this yesterday on the news…it was like some Grand Theft Auto type shyt
I did say after I heard about this that these had to be some niggas. I was right.
Damn shame, in the midst of that bull two innocent ppl lost their lives..This sounds like a drug deal gone bad or something…RIP to the innocent lives lost
Daria Morgendorffer-La_la_la_la_La says:
Lots of rappers glorify certain life styles…Doesnt justify, nor explain this Kanye wears Khloe’s clothes…Id like to see him slapped for it, not shot for it…Id like to see some one snap Rick Ross’s bra strap, not peel his cap back…2 innocent bystanders were killed here, very sad. May all 3 rip…
Ahhh the second line in his song “I was finger fukkin Nina”
Come on mah nigga 
Kanye wears Khloe’s clothes…Id like to see him slapped for it, not shot for it…Id like to see some one snap Rick Ross’s bra strap, not peel his cap back…2 innocent bystanders were killed here, very sad. May all 3 rip…
These kids watching too much TV
GiGi……I
your font where you been?
rented lifestyle never trumps real life chit…damn shame innocent folks were caught up in the bullchit
How much you wanna bet that maserati was rented!! I know that car rental company mad as hell right now
The taxi driver, Michael Boldon, 62, and his passenger also died, CNN reports
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Lawd I read this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^as Michael Bolton! I love that receding hairline dude to death….
:wave: Bootcamp!!!
Ladie Leo
today’s mah day off, I was greasing this here scalp of mines and prepping for the night ahead of me…a bish passed out on the couch yesterday 
damn bro
That music video is shameful
May he REST IN PEACE…
100% usa made! says:
rented lifestyle never trumps real life chit…damn shame innocent folks were caught up in the bullchit
How much you wanna bet that maserati was rented!! I know that car rental company mad as hell right now
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They made him get the insurance when they saw his a$$ coming. Avis ain’t no dummies
:eyeroll: If he was a white rapper the whole race wouldnt have to answer for his death right?
Hey Diva
bottoms up
Anywho, I hope the Good Lord rests all of their souls in peace.
ADDRESS THE NICCAS THAT SHOT EM, OH YEAH THEY PROBABLY WERE RAISED BY STRUGGLING, RATCHET, HOOD RATS-I OWN NOT NARNE GUN AND I DON’T HAVE A CRIMNAL RECORD, NOR DO I ASSOCIATE OR DATE THUGS, BUT SOMEHOW I FEEL LIKE IM ON THE HOOK FOR THIS MAN’S KILLING INDIRECTLY AT LEAST

@OTB
Gigi26 says:
Ladie Leo today’s mah day off, I was greasing this here scalp of mines and prepping for the night ahead of me…a bish passed out on the couch yesterday
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All I know is my girl was asking me child what’s that in your hair….when I got home I looked on the sofa…..that’s when I realized apparently I had passed out on the couch. Sprytes buying your drinks are not your friends….PatRon…they ain’t your friend either. Good Times 
Last time I passed out on the couch
INTENSEMOCHA THE ANTAGONIST, I spoke to you earlier…white fonted me
Don’t sell sh*t that your *ss can’t cash. RIP and I wish it would be a lesson learned for our young black men but, I know that is a dream speech they are not trying to hear.
Diva says:
The taxi driver, Michael Boldon, 62, and his passenger also died, CNN reports
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Lawd I read this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^as Michael Bolton! I love that receding hairline dude to death….
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I read it the same way.
SORRY BOO,
I’VE BEEN POSTING AND NAPPING, MOSTLY NAPPING 
I do not reserve my RIP for only popes and saints.
wait, it’s some mess-ican and crackers that pump up these lifestyles of black men too.. you can’t put that on black women Sandra. Women in general in certain situations are victim to their environments.
OH-KAY RIF… I said RIP to the innocents not these two idiots who killed two people who had nothing to do with the fukkery…
These are niggas..not to be confused with people who are upstanding citizens..
Anwhoo, Sandra do you plan to attend the So So Def concert?
Gigi26 says:
OH-KAY RIF… I said RIP to the innocents not these two idiots who killed two people who had nothing to do with the fukkery…
These are niggas..not to be confused with people who are upstanding citizens

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Diva says:
*grabs the blog bullhorn*
Excuse Milky and I whilst we go fcuk
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^^^^^^^ this here is why you’re my e-wife. I liked to be fcuked until i cant take anymore!!!
R.I.P to those who lost their lives
INTENSEMOCHA THE ANTAGONIST says:
SORRY BOO, I’VE BEEN POSTING AND NAPPING, MOSTLY NAPPING
your hair but when I had a relaxer mine would never do as it was told. Now that I’m happy to be nappy I’m to lazy to curl a weave so I’ll just be jealous of yours.
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it’s cool, I was just saying I
It’s a chick in my building at work who’s hair is so laid I almost went and got a relaxer…..
The taxi was hit by the Maserati, resulting in the taxi driver’s, his passenger and maserati’s driver’s death…right? RIP.
OTB
Hey Bren 
PM
Happy Friday!
It’s finally time to go….I’ve been waiting for this time since Monday at 8….
Thanks hun, same to you. Any weekend plans?
Kita
Not really. Drinks with my girlfriend tonight..sleep.
What about you? @PM
This has been one long ass day.
I wanted to thank all of you for your support today. It really means the world to me. My only family hasnt even called to check on me today,(except for my Dad and brother) so it really touches me that you guys are so supportive.. Much Love!!!!
Nuffin
O wait, Charlie Wilson and Tyrese concert w/my mom 2morrow 
@Milky whats goin gon..?
Im sorry I wasnt on today. *lip quiver*
Milky says:
I wanted to thank all of you for your support today. It really means the world to me. My only family hasnt even called to check on me today,(except for my Dad and brother) so it really touches me that you guys are so supportive.. Much Love!!!!
you my Milky Way 
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Yasssss Unka Charlie!
I like Black Ty too. Long as he singing and not talking..
Gone girl. That sounds fun!
@ Milky…What happened?
Milky
I didnt wanna add on to what everybody was saying cuz sometimes it upsets ppl more
@otb today is my mother’s birthday and it has been a year since she passed. Just a really difficult day for me. I know if you were on you would’ve been just as supportive.
Pumpkinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
@diva ur so nassy. just like me!

FUNNY I’M CONTEMPLATING GOING NATURAL, NOT SURE THOUGH I LIKE THE CONTROL I HAVE OVER MY PURCHASED TRESSES, THEY BEHAVE WELL, LORD ONLY KNOWS WHAT THE HELL I WOULD GET WITH MY NATURAL HAIR W/O PERM
I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT
@pumkin

Milky
Gurl like I told Ms. Bird it aint gon be no fun if she don’t go. It’s a surprise and they calling for bad weather here 2morrow (rain AND snow) she already talking bout she aint goin nowhere in that ish
I think we just gonna have to break down and tell her
Divaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Sorry Milky.
Hope you feel better.
*dabs eyes* Oh yes
@Milky. Those who mean the most to us are never gone from our hearts and minds and you live that daily here! You share the most gracious things from your mom. I’m sure she is beaming in the light!
This is so sad. I
for those who lost their lives & their familes!
I know this should be on tape(The argument and the shooting). I know Vegas got cameras everywhere in 2013.
I think we just gonna have to break down and tell her
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Rain AND snow ugh!
Dont tell her yet..hold out as long as you can. They would prolly cancel the show if the weather does too much, no? Or are you in a city where life goes on? 
Milky says: I wanted to thank all of you for your support today. It really means the world to me. My only family hasnt even called to check on me today,(except for my Dad and brother) so it really touches me that you guys are so supportive.. Much Love!!!!
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No problem Milkayyy!
Now that’ll be $13.75 LOL :hugs:
Good father or not, Cherry glorified a violent lifestyle and now he’s fallen victim to that lifestyle. No one should be surprised.

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Milky

YOU WILL BE FINE HONEYBUN!
Healing takes time
I know this should be on tape
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Cameras everywhere! I cant even smoke my trees in public, dig in my nose, or pick my wedgies from my ass anymore.
Whang :wave: DTTS :wave:
@ OTB gurl this NYC NOTHING stops NOTHING here
It’s my MAMA that gon stop the show! Ole stubborn mule
She not gonna wanna go outside , not knowing what’s waiting. AND its her b-day so she already said we can stay in
Heffa it’a your 60th!!!!
They’ll catch these cats because they were all in a casino earlier.
Good father or not, Cherry glorified a violent lifestyle and now he’s fallen victim to that lifestyle. No one should be surprised.
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Rappers are SELLING… characters..& the life styles/persona’s of those characters. This means that they deserve to die and we shouldn’t be suprised, saddened or concerned?!

Whoop There It Is :woot:
OTB
“they from new yawk city boss”
on that note yall have a good weekend 
*pulls
outta this nonsense UNTIL we find out the goods on ole boy* 
#ireadstreetpharmacistsomewhere
Anybody from Cali in here?
Just lubs me some Roses
<–Doesn't Talk To Strangers says:
Didn’t yew get Enough of selling your services on them 900 numbers?!
:hugs:
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LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OTB
OAN…this rapper was also good father. I'm concerned about the poor child(ren) he left behind. (As well as the familes of all involved)
@Whang *writes a check for $13.75*
goat76 says:
I know this should be on tape(The argument and the shooting). I know Vegas got cameras everywhere in 2013.
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what happens in Vegas…….. well you know
LOL @
ok….
gold all in my watch
gold all in my chain…
don’t believe me just watch
*why do I know the words and ion even listen to this song*
@Kabe hey hunny pie
Diva says: @Whang *writes a check for $13.75*
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LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO gone head Divurrr!!
(Ummm…u have 2 types of ID tho?)
NaijaGal says:
gold all in my watch
gold all in my chain…
don’t believe me just watch
*why do I know the words and ion even listen to this song*
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that song irks my soul……..they wear it out on the local radio station
OutsidetheBox says: Cameras everywhere! I cant even smoke my trees in public, dig in my nose, or pick my wedgies from my ass anymore.
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Yo arseeeeeeeeeee…
mzwhang90210 says:
Diva says: @Whang *writes a check for $13.75*
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LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO gone head Divurrr!!
(Ummm…u have 2 types of ID tho?)
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My id and my Spec’s frequent buyer club card with my pic!
@ Naija b/c the ignant shyt got the nerve to be catchy smh. I be singin it too
Hey pumken
what u doing for the weekend? Just say the word and ill put that vinegar and squeeze bottle I got in the bathtub to some good use
it will be nice n tart,,, n warm,,, just for you shuga 
On That note
Till I come back for our late nite round-up
live by it, die by it. isn’t that what the antiquated good book says? I have no interest in another thug rapper who spit degrading verses as if he lived it, but then when becomes real life, we’re shocked and find ourselves crying. Which one is it going to be?
Who is Ed Dunn? He gets the donkey of the day. Weak BM always blame BW for everything. If a rooster crows too loud its black women fault. BW aren’t the ones shooting people all day, bm are. This is the life these weak minded fools chose, how dare you blame us…..
RIP Kenny and prayers for the family.
There is a glorification in the Black community by Black women to date these thug scumbags and try to dismiss good brothas out there.
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Lies…. Who is this Mr. Dunn? Leave black women out of it. If he is a black man he is just looking for an excuse to exhibit his non-black woman, yes I have concluded. This type of man gets a pass, we all pass. And yes you are excused. What’s so good about a brotha who’s vision is no broader than a hoodrat’s peep hole, spending his life trying to figure out how to make an impression on her? Man gone!
i saw this at work and i get so sick of the violence. and it was probably something really stupid that they were arguing over…