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Fantasia’s 18 Year Old Nephew Shot and Killed In North Carolina

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7 years ago

February 19, 2018

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Sad news for American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino Taylor. According to TMZ, her nephew was shot and killed in her hometown of North Carolina.

From TMZ:

According to law enforcement sources … the singer’s 18-year-old nephew died of multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday morning following an argument at a Greensboro, North Carolina residential complex that spilled out into the street.

Paramedics attempted life-saving measures on Ty, and he was transported to Moses Cone Hospital … but died shortly after. Cops have arrested a 21-year-old suspect, who’s been charged with first degree murder.

Barrino posted the sad news on her Instagram Tuesday, saying … “Auntie is So Sorry Baby. RIP to my Oldest Nephew Please Pray for his Mother and my Brother & his Stepdad.” Tyquan, who went by T.W., was the son of Fantasia’s musician brother, Ricco.

Ricco tells TMZ … he’s completely devastated, because he didn’t get to see T.W. in the morning Tuesday like he usually does, and now he’s gone.

It’s been a rough stretch for Fantasia’s family … her brother Xavier has been in the hospital for months recovering from a critical motorcycle injury, as well.

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DAVE EAST “FROM THE DIRT” TOUR- KICKING OFF APRIL 16 IN HARTFORD, CT

National Tour Will Hit 20 Cities Including Boston, Toronto, Oakland, Dallas and Brooklyn

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7 days ago

April 12, 2025

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For Immediate Release- April, 12th, 2025– Harlem Grammy nominated rapper and actor Dave East is officially hitting the road with his much -anticipated From The Dirt Tour, beginning April, 16th in Hartford, CT and is scheduled to conclude in Brooklyn, NY on June 14, 2025. Known for street-style, lyrical storytelling, East will bring his signature sound and magnetic following to over 20 cities across North America.

In celebration of his latest musical projects and fan-favorite hits, East will take audiences on journey through- his discography-bringing his gritty realism and high energy to every stage.

Tickets and VIP packages are available now at www.ftdnyc.com.

4/16- Hartford , CT- The Webster

4/17- Ashbury Park, NJ- House of Independents

4/18- Lancaster, PA_ Lancaster and Co Convention Center

4/19- Hermon, ME- Morgan Hil Event Center

4/20- Boston, MA -Big Night Live

4/22- Toronto, ON- Annabel’s

4/26- West Chicago, IL- The WC Social Club

4/27- Madison, WI – The Annex

4/30- Topeka, KS- The woodshed

5/1- Lincoln, NE- Bourbon Theatre

5/2- Colorado Springs, CO- Sunshine Studios

5/3- Greenly, CO- Moxi Theater

5/9- Everett,WA- Tony vs. Garage

5/14- Oakland, CA- The New Parish

5/15- Santa Ana, CA- La Santa

5/16- San Diego, CA- Booze Brothers Brewing

5/18- Tuscon, AZ- 191 Toole

5/22- Hobbs, NM- Diamond Lils

5/23- Dallas, TX- Trees

5/25- Houston, TX- Warehouse Live Midtown

6/7- Buffalo, NY- Showplace Theater

6/8- Rochester, NY- Water STreet Music Hall

6/10- Cleveland, OH- Grog Shop

6/14- Brooklyn, NY- Brooklyn Steel

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For Press inquiries, media credentials or interview opportunities, please contact Julie Hansson ([email protected]) or Craig Martin ([email protected]).

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Official Tour Site: www.ftdnyc.com