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The Ringtone Rapper, Part II

The Ringtone Rapper, Part II

A rapper's murder hits close to home

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Mar 09, 2021
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Popular St. Louis rapper Baby Huey shot, killed

The Ringtone Rapper, Part I

Huey never had another hit as big as “Pop, Lock, and Drop It.” But his personal life improved. His mother recovered from a difficult drug habit, and he got back in touch with his estranged father. He even made up with his former rival Nelly.

Unfortunately, his 2010 album Redemption didn’t get much traction, and the new deal he …

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