Freaky Tah
Freaky Tah | |
|---|---|
 Tah c. 1997 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Raymond Rogers |
| Born | May 14, 1971 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 1999 (aged 27) Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, hype man |
| Years active | 1994–1999 |
| Labels | Universal Records |
| Formerly of | The Lost Boyz |
Tahliq Raymond Rogers (May 14, 1971 – March 28, 1999),[1] better known as Freaky Tah, was an American rapper and hype man. He was a member of a hip hop group called the Lost Boyz, together with Mr. Cheeks, DJ Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou.[2][3]
Murder[edit]
On the night of March 28, 1999, after leaving Mr. Cheeks' birthday party with friends William Brown and Thomas Roman of Boston, Massachusetts, Rogers was fatally shot by Kelvin Jones while he was going towards the exit of a Sheraton hotel in Queens, New York. It was a case of mistaken identity. He was pronounced dead at the nearby Jamaica Hospital.[4] He was aged 27 at the time of his death.[4]
The getaway driver, Raheem Fletcher, was sentenced to seven years in prison.[5] Jones pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to a minimum of 15 years for second-degree murder. As of 2022, Jones was incarcerated at Elmira Correctional Facility in Upstate New York. He became eligible for parole in 2014 and was denied. He will become eligible again in 2023.[6]
Discography[edit]
With The Lost Boyz[edit]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | |||
| Legal Drug Money |
|
6 | 1 | |
| Love, Peace & Nappiness |
|
9 | 2 |
|
| LB IV Life |
|
32 | 8 | |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ R.I.P. Raymond "Freaky Tah" Rogers (May 14, 1971 – March 28, 1999), 2dopeboyz, March 28, 2010
- ^ The Lost Boyz at Allmusic
- ^ Freaky Tah at Allmusic
- ^ a b "Member of Lost Boyz Hip-Hop Group Slain", The New York Times, March 29, 1999
- ^ "Shooter Pleads Guilty in Murder of Lost Boyz's Freaky Tah", MTV, July 17, 2001
- ^ "Incarcerated Lookup". Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "RIAA – Searchable Database: Lost Boyz". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
External links[edit]
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- 1971 births
- 1999 deaths
- 1999 murders in the United States
- African-American male rappers
- American male rappers
- Deaths by firearm in Queens, New York
- Rappers from Queens, New York
- 20th-century American rappers
- 20th-century American male musicians
- 20th-century African-American musicians
- American murder victims
- Hype men