Atlanta, GA
Legendary Atlanta hip-hop producer Rico Wade laid to rest
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – On Friday legendary Atlanta hip-hop producer Rico Wade was laid to rest. The music icon died at age 52 earlier this month.
A private service was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, led by Rev. Raphael Warnock.
“In a real sense his music has been a part of the soundtrack of our lives. And while I’m the pastor of this church and a Senator from Georgia, we are roughly the same age. He’s a couple years younger than me, so to see someone like him come from where he came from, telling the stories of kids like him, I think is so important,” Rev. Warnock said.
Wade was a trailblazing and innovative musical talent known for discovering hip-hop duo OutKast and helping launch the careers of artists like TLC and Goodie Mob. He was also a founding member of The Dungeon Family, an Atlanta-based music collective made up of famous hip hop, funk, and soul artists.
“I grew up with him all through the music and all that, so I’m going to miss him a whole lot. He’s been a very big influence on hip hop in Atlanta,” Gregory Gibbs said.
“Just to be here on the day he marks his ending on the earth, just you know, his blessings will still outpour on others,” Mekisha Smith said.
After the service, Wade’s casket was loaded into a horse-drawn carriage and driven through his hometown streets. Atlanta rappers Killer Miker, 2 Chainz, and T.I. were all in attendance.
“It takes a great spirit, a person with a generous heart to summon this crowd to one place at one time,” Rev. Warnock said.
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Courtesy of Crime Stoppers
ATLANTA – Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a man during a camera sale meetup and firing a gun at the victim as he fled.
What we know:
According to the Atlanta Police Department’s Robbery Unit, the incident happened on May 27 in the 200 block of Hunnicutt Street NW.
Investigators said the victim arranged to meet a man about selling a camera. During the meeting, the man allegedly pulled out a handgun and struck the victim with it.
Shot fired during robbery
Police said the gunman then discharged the firearm as the victim attempted to flee. The victim was not seriously injured.
Investigators said the thief stole the victim’s satchel, cellphone, cash and other personal belongings before leaving the area.
Reward offered for information
What you can do:
Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the suspect’s arrest and indictment.
Tipsters can remain anonymous and do not have to provide their names or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), texting CSGA to 738477, using the P3 Tips app or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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