Shawn Setaro

Shawn Setaro

Joined May 2016 | 1176 posts

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The incarcerated Florida rapper has been accused of plotting with a second inmate to have one of his lawyers smuggle in handcuff keys, in hopes of escaping.

The incarcerated Florida rapper has been accused of plotting with a second inmate to have one of his lawyers smuggle in handcuff keys, in hopes of escaping.

| BY SHAWN SETARO

YNW Melly Accused of Planning to Escape From Jail

YNW Melly's murder trial begins next week. Complex has obtained transcripts of depositions and previously unseen materials via public record requests.

YNW Melly's murder trial begins next week. Complex has obtained transcripts of depositions and previously unseen materials via public record requests.

| BY SHAWN SETARO

YNW Melly’s Murder Trial Begins Next Week. Here’s What to Expect. (UPDATE)

Hip-hop has evolved each year since its birth, not only lyrically, but sonically. Here are the best hip-hop producers, from the genre's beginnings to today.

Hip-hop has evolved each year since its birth, not only lyrically, but sonically. Here are the best hip-hop producers, from the genre's beginnings to today.

| BY SHAWN SETARO

The Best Hip-Hop Producer Alive, Every Year Since 1979

From DMX’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to Lil Nas X's "Holiday," here's a list of our 25 favorite Christmas rap songs of all time (thus far).

From DMX’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to Lil Nas X's "Holiday," here's a list of our 25 favorite Christmas rap songs of all time (thus far).

| BY SHAWN SETARO

The Best Christmas Rap Songs

Before “Gummo,” Tekashi 6ix9ine was a struggling rapper from BK. Read more about his story in this excerpt from the new book ‘Dummy Boy.’

Before “Gummo,” Tekashi 6ix9ine was a struggling rapper from BK. Read more about his story in this excerpt from the new book ‘Dummy Boy.’

| BY SHAWN SETARO

Inside the Video That Changed Everything for 6ix9ine: Book Excerpt

Police allege “6locc 6a6y” rapper Lil Loaded killed an 18-year-old man last month.

Police allege “6locc 6a6y” rapper Lil Loaded killed an 18-year-old man last month.

| BY SHAWN SETARO

Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Arrested for Murder

The YNW Melly murder case has encountered new legal issues: a lawsuit and access to a video with an alleged confession. We spoke with attorneys on the case.

The YNW Melly murder case has encountered new legal issues: a lawsuit and access to a video with an alleged confession. We spoke with attorneys on the case.

| BY SHAWN SETARO

YNW Melly Sued For Millions By Families of Murdered YNW Members

Nine Trey member Anthony “Harv” Ellison is the latest defendant to be sentenced in the Tekashi 6ix9ine Nine Trey case.

Nine Trey member Anthony “Harv” Ellison is the latest defendant to be sentenced in the Tekashi 6ix9ine Nine Trey case.

| BY SHAWN SETARO

6ix9ine's Kidnapper Sentenced to 24 Years

Before the release of his new album with Hit-Boy, 'Burden of Proof,' Benny the Butcher talks about being an "independent boss," his elusive Drake collab, more.

Before the release of his new album with Hit-Boy, 'Burden of Proof,' Benny the Butcher talks about being an "independent boss," his elusive Drake collab, more.

| BY SHAWN SETARO

Benny the Butcher's Burden Is to Prove He's a Legend

It’s been 20 months since YNW Melly turned himself in on double murder charges. Here’s the latest on what’s happening in the case.

It’s been 20 months since YNW Melly turned himself in on double murder charges. Here’s the latest on what’s happening in the case.

| BY SHAWN SETARO

What's Happening in YNW Melly's Murder Case?