West Coast rapper Gonzoe, who passed away on July 29 in Seattle, WA is coming home to Los Angeles to be put to final rest.
Friends and family will be gathering at the infamous Forest Lawn cemetery on August 26 to say their final good-byes to the artist known for his participation with the Ice Cube signed group Kausion and his association with the late 2Pac.
Los Angeles morns the loss of another legend. OG T.0 Rodgers.
Humanitarian, author, actor, producer, peacemaker, street legend, gang leader, poet, musician, director, organizer, consultant, advisor, visionary, trainer, diplomat, and the list goes on Of adjectives that can be used to describe T Rodgers.
Born and raised in the slums of Southside Chicago, specifically in the area of 47th Street. His mother moved them to Westside of Los Angeles to the area known as Baldwin Hills when T. Rodgers was only 12. The area, also well-known as “The Jungles”, Baldwin Hills, CA, was once a Middle-Class haven for African-Americans however, since has become synonymous with gangs, drugs, violence, and murder (hence earning it the lifelong name “The Jungles”.
Just like other young, black kid in the turbulent 1960’s and 70’s, there weren’t many opportunities available to T., and he immediately became involved in many gang-related scenarios.
With the permission of the “Main 21” (a term used to describe the original twenty-one leaders of Chicago gangs who agreed to merge with the Blackstone Rangers), T. formed a chapter of the “Almighty Black P Stone Nation”, who at the time, and contrary to popular belief, were in fact a community-based and backed organization and not a lawless gang; somewhere along the way, unfortunately, this would change.
Rodgers, credited as a founding member of The Almighty Black P. Stone Blood Nation, has publicly been involved in ending beefs and issues between rival gangs. T. Rodgers even started programs that would help inner city youth and underprivileged families throughout the years.
Through his work as a notorious gang leader and then as a respected community leader, T. was approached to work in the film industry getting his first breakthrough role as Dr. Feelgood in 1987 with Dennis Hopper‘s now-classic, the seminal gang movie, Colors. Since then, T. has appeared in many films and television programs as well as provided technical advising to the 2001 hit Training Day starring Denzel Washington and most recently B.E.T.’s reality show Baldwin Hills.
T. Rodgers had the distinction of being one of the first ex-gang leaders to break into mainstream America via his numerous appearances in major films, television, and print.
Rest in Power OG T. Rodgers, and Lucky Rodgers. My most sincere
condolences to the Rodgers family, and all the Relatives. Peace.
“Funeral suit is the same as my wedding suit” says Evidence throughout the song for “Taylor Made Suit”. The Dilated Peoples rapper has been on a roll this year on the solo tip with the release of an album and a number of videos.
This goes hard! Newcomer Dezzie Gee of Los Angeles just released the video for his fire new single “Nothin” featuring Huey Briss. The single is already being picked up by radio in the Southland so be in the lookout for Dezzie.
Mozzy is back on his solo tip with some heat! Fresh off the collaboration album with YG. Mozzy looks to get back to what he does best, the gangsta rap you can feel. Check this new video out.
G Perico has been on a mission for the year 2021. With a constant release of music and visuals. Dropping 4 EP’s in 2021. Check out the visual!
Earlier this week, West Coast legend Jayo Felony announced two projects dropping on September 11, 2021 with Hood Invasion Pt. 2 and In The Trenches Pt. 2.
Now, the former Def Jam artist has shared the tracklist for Hood Invasion Pt. 2, which is set to feature production from the imperial Sir Jinx (Ice Cube / Xzibit), Blaqthoven (Tha Eastsidaz / Kurupt), former Ruthless Records and Eazy-E producer Rhythm D, and DJ Silk of Dr. Dre‘s Aftermath Entertainment.
Check out the tracklist below for Hood Invasion Pt. 2 coming September 11:
1. Imma Hog
2. So Into You ft. Sleepy Brown
3. Lil Mama’s House
4. You A Customer
5. Don’t Stop Her
6. Can’t Sit All The Way Down
7. City Lights
8. How Does It Feel
9. Can’t Tell Me Nothing
Pomona native Lj Savvy has been crafting a sound a bit different from what is popular today. The multi-talented musician, engineer, artist...
