Update (8/16): The rapper Silento (real name Ricky Hawk) was indicted by a grand jury on four charges, including murder, in connection with the shooting death of his cousin, Billboard reports. The rapper was charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. It’s unclear when Hawk will next appear in court.
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Silento, the rapper known for his 2015 viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was arrested Monday, February 1st, for the alleged murder of his cousin, Frederick Rooks.
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Silento, the rapper known for his 2015 viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was arrested Monday, February 1st, for the alleged murder of his cousin, Frederick Rooks.
- 8/16/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
He asked you to watch him whip and to watch him nae nae, and kids all over the world began dancing to Silento’s hit song. He’s got one of the most recognizable hit songs on the radio, but did you know that the hip-hop star has been having some life issues of his own in 2021? He might seem like the one-hit wonder kind of star – and that might not be untrue – but he’s also someone who has been in the news a lot in 2021, and what he’s in the news for has not one thing to
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Silento...
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- 5/11/2021
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
Rapper Silento has been arrested and charged with the murder of his cousin, Frederick Rooks. Silento, who’s real name is Ricky Hawk, was taken into custody by the DeKalb County Police Department on February 1. Rooks was found dead on January 21. The 23-year-old rapper rose to fame in 2015 when his hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” […]
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- 2/2/2021
- by Demi Tsatsaronis
- Uinterview
Rapper Silento, known for his viral song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” was arrested in Georgia on Monday and charged with murder.
Silento, born Richard Hawk, was arrested for the murder of his 34-year-old cousin Fredrick Rooks, the DeKalb County Police Department shared on Twitter. On Jan. 21, police officials investigated Rooks’ death after finding him dead with multiple gunshot wounds on Deep Shoals Circle.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the rapper is being held without bond.
Silento rose to fame when his number “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” debuted on May 5, 2015. The catchy number also featured an accompanying dance that soon became viral on social media platforms including Instagram and Twitter. The rapper even performed a version for Nickelodeon to promote their Labor Day weekend lineup.
“Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2015.
Silento, born Richard Hawk, was arrested for the murder of his 34-year-old cousin Fredrick Rooks, the DeKalb County Police Department shared on Twitter. On Jan. 21, police officials investigated Rooks’ death after finding him dead with multiple gunshot wounds on Deep Shoals Circle.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the rapper is being held without bond.
Silento rose to fame when his number “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” debuted on May 5, 2015. The catchy number also featured an accompanying dance that soon became viral on social media platforms including Instagram and Twitter. The rapper even performed a version for Nickelodeon to promote their Labor Day weekend lineup.
“Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2015.
- 2/2/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
After entering two strangers’ home and attacking them with a hatchet, Silento, a rapper famous for his song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was arrested this Thursday. At the time, he was out on bail from an August 28 Orange County arrest for a domestic violence incident. According to TMZ, he was there looking for his […]
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- 9/4/2020
- by Bry LeBerthon
- Uinterview
Remember the guy who made the entire planet whip and Nae Nae like nobody's business?? Dude's teamin' up with a Hall of Famer now ... bustin' out a random dance sesh with Andre Reed!! Rapper Silento broke the internet back in 2015 with his viral hit, "Watch Me" ... and don't lie, you Loved that song when it came out. The duo teamed up for a special reading event at the Boys & Girls Club in Decatur, Georgia...
- 2/6/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
American rapper Silento will make his debut in India with a performance in Mumbai.
Silento, whose real name is Richard Lamar Hawk, will start his tour with a gig at Karma Club in Nepal on February 6. He will then play at Lord Of The Drinks in Mumbai on February 8 followed by Playboy Club, New Delhi on February 9, read a statement.?
"I'm super excited to visit India and perform for all my Indian fans. This was a long pending dream which has finally taken shape," said Silento.
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter became famous in 2015 with his debut single "Watch me (whip/nae nae)".?
"It's great to see how the hip-hop and rap movement is picking pace in India. Silento enjoys a steady fan following in India and commands a great loyalty fanbase," said Bhaskar Arora, who has put the tour together.
Silento, whose real name is Richard Lamar Hawk, will start his tour with a gig at Karma Club in Nepal on February 6. He will then play at Lord Of The Drinks in Mumbai on February 8 followed by Playboy Club, New Delhi on February 9, read a statement.?
"I'm super excited to visit India and perform for all my Indian fans. This was a long pending dream which has finally taken shape," said Silento.
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter became famous in 2015 with his debut single "Watch me (whip/nae nae)".?
"It's great to see how the hip-hop and rap movement is picking pace in India. Silento enjoys a steady fan following in India and commands a great loyalty fanbase," said Bhaskar Arora, who has put the tour together.
- 2/6/2019
- GlamSham
The Roots turned Super Bowl-themed tweets into quick songs on The Tonight Show. The game airs on Sunday and features the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos.
With the band's singer Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter at the helm, the band tackled tweets sent by Tonight Show fans that were tagged with #SuperBowlRaps. "Who's gonna win? A Bronco or a Panther?/Don't ask me, I don't know the anther," a fan wrote in the first tweet rapped by Trotter.
Later, the band imitated Drake's "Hotline Bling" with the lines "I know when that doorbell rings,...
With the band's singer Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter at the helm, the band tackled tweets sent by Tonight Show fans that were tagged with #SuperBowlRaps. "Who's gonna win? A Bronco or a Panther?/Don't ask me, I don't know the anther," a fan wrote in the first tweet rapped by Trotter.
Later, the band imitated Drake's "Hotline Bling" with the lines "I know when that doorbell rings,...
- 2/5/2016
- Rollingstone.com
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