Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip-Hop Lives Here
Ralo has been behind bars for over a year on firearm, money laundering, and drug charges, something that will change very soon. Moreover, he took to Instagram to announce that he will be leaving jail in about two weeks, most likely to a halfway house to complete the other requirements of his eight-year sentence without serving the full time in prison. While this is good news, the rapper's post was still pained. That's because he reflected on his friendship with fallen rapper Marlo, sharing pictures and videos together. Furthermore, it demonstrates that these situations are not as mentally black-and-white as we may assume for those who face these circumstances.
"Assalamualaikum," Ralo began his message. "Marlo told me not to worry. He was going to be the first person at the gate waiting on me when this s**t over. My release is in two weeks. I know life goes on, but this s**t ain't da same as when we was passing this money around. We was all happy and helping each other. Nowadays, people doing they best to kick others down so they can stand above them. But the only way thats going to happen is if im in my grave with Marlo. I aint going for none strange... #MDC4L #ImHim #KingAkh #FreeRalo #LongLiveMarlo."
Unfortunately for Ralo, not even his time in the pen could stop others from kicking him down. For example, he faced a lot of snitching accusations from other hip-hop figures while he was in prison, allegations that he denied various times. That's definitely a common aspect of criminal cases in the genre, which are often hard to separate from the topics that these artists tackle in their work. Overall, this sadly won't be the last case of this conflict we see, but hopefully people always prioritize freedom and accountability over clout or posturing.
Meanwhile, we're sure that the 1017 Records signee is looking forward to enjoying his life outside of the slammer. Whether that's family time, being with friends, further building up his music career, or any other endeavor, he definitely deserves that peace. We'll see if any other developments emerge from here until the scheduled release. With that in mind, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Ralo.
Share
Advertisement
Gorillaz have revealed full details of their upcoming Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show, with everything fans need to know ahead of the event.
Damon Albarn and the rest of the group are preparing for their first ever stadium performance, set for this Saturday, June 20. A limited number of tickets are still available.
The concert will support Gorillaz’s latest album, ‘The Mountain’. The lineup of guest appearances already confirmed is extensive, with names including Johnny Marr, Shaun Ryder, Little Simz and others expected to take part.
The band have now released the full schedule for the night. Entry gates open at 17:00 BST, with opener Trueno beginning at 18:00 BST. Sparks follow at 18:55 BST, before Gorillaz take to the stage at 20:00 BST.
Alongside the performances, fans will be able to purchase exclusive event merchandise at the venue. Items on offer include shirts, caps, necklaces, posters and guitar picks, all available at the Tottenham Experience Shop.
Merchandise sales begin on June 19 between 13:00 and 18:00 BST, with further availability on June 20 from 10:00 in the morning until midnight.
General admission: 17:00
Trueno: 18:00
Sparks: 18:55
Gorillaz: 20:00
Damon Albarn, who supports Chelsea F.C., previously made a lighthearted comment about the band performing at their rival club’s ground during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
When Norton brought up their upcoming shows and specifically mentioned Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Albarn responded humorously, saying, “A large music venue in North London, yeah”, avoiding naming the club directly.
Gorillaz recently headlined Primavera Sound, an event that received a three and a half star review from NME.
Their set was introduced by Palestinian activist Aarab Barghouti, whose father Marwan has been detained since 2002. “My father is one of 10,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, but for millions of Palestinians, he represents something that Israel cannot imprison: hope,” Barghouti told the audience.
We noted that despite difficult weather conditions leading to cancellations from acts such as Massive Attack, Gorillaz still delivered a strong and memorable performance.
Elsewhere, Damon Albarn has spoken about the cancellation of a planned Gorillaz Netflix film, explaining how parts of that project later influenced the creation of ‘Cracker Island’.
Share
Advertisement
