What a Black preteen did after shooting cousin during livestream (video)
WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO BELOW On March 25, two young cousins were on Instagram Live in St. Louis when one child shot the other before killing herself. Twelve-year-old Paris Harvey and 14-year-old Kuaron Harvey were making an Instagram live video in a bathroom. Paris had the gun to Kuaron’s head and the gun went off, and […]
Rapper Tay Ruger shares what motivates his hustle
St. Louis rapper Tay Ruger’s life experiences have been challenging. He shares his journey from prison walls to the recording studio on “Culture in the Crosshairs.”
IV4 brings magic, mystery and witchcraft to the music industry
Singer-songwriter IV4 is magical. The St. Louis native is establishing herself as a welcome presence in the industry. Her song “Swimming,” feat. Trippie Redd has earned her over one million views. She embraces her power and translates it into music that entrances the listener. Rolling out spoke to IV4 about her music, her understanding of […]
Music producer Rick Tha Rular shares the importance of learning the arts
Emmy-nominated music producer and St. Louis native Rick Tha Rular talks about the importance of school and learning music. He also shares the equipment he uses to craft his masterpieces in a conversation with rolling out.
Black retired police captain killed while responding to reports of looting
A retired police captain was shot and killed while responding to reports of looting at a pawn shop in St. Louis, the media reports. David Dorn, 77, who retired from the force in 2007 after 38 years with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, sadly was killed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, named for […]
Rep. Maxine Waters’ sister has died from the coronavirus
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters confirmed to the media that her sister passed away on Sunday, May 10, as a result of complications from the coronavirus. The venerated California congresswoman, D-Los Angeles, had recently asked friends and family members to pray for her sister. Waters’ sister was living in an assisted living facility when she contracted […]
Rapper Jizzle Buckz reveals how rap saved him after serving time in jail
Jizzle Buckz nearly lost his freedom after being charged with a crime. After a stint in jail, the St. Louis rapper decided to change his life and focus on music. He shares his story of success.
DJ Shay Money knows how to create a cool music vibe for every occasion
Name: DJ Shay Money Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Current city: St. Louis, Missouri Venues where she’s spinning: Clubs and venues all over St. Louis and throughout the United States; Hot 104.1, The STL in St. Louis; 98.3 The Beat in Columbus, Georgia; Power 106.1 in Jacksonville, Florida; and 98.7 The Beat in Charleston, West Virginia. […]
Lil Wayne says he’s not doing St. Louis concert with Blink-182 for this reason
Lil Wayne is out here touring again, and this time he’s teamed up with pop punk band Blink-182! Touted as one of the most fun concerts out this summer, the two world-renowned acts are touring their North American 2019 tour all over the US. If you haven’t seen one of their high octane mash-ups, check […]
White man charged with murder after killing Black teen who had his hands up
A White man in St. Louis has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a Black teenager who did not pose as a threat. The incident occurred when Joseph Renick, 54, encountered Sentonio Cox, 15, in the Bevo Mill community in St. Louis, according to St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Cox was walking home when Renick allegedly […]
HIV-positive teacher allegedly molested student, then tried to kill him
A Missouri teacher and his live-in boyfriend are in jail amid multiple felony charges after the teacher allegedly molested a 10-year-old male student, then tried to have the boyfriend hire someone to kill the little boy. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Fox59 report that Deonte Taylor, 36, allegedly molested the boy, who was 7 years old at […]
Women caught twerking on top of SUV as it drove on a busy highway
St. Louis police said a group of women broke the law by twerking on top of an SUV. The incident occurred on Jan. 15 during rush hour on Interstate 64 in St. Louis, according to KSDK. vWhile the SUV drove at a high speed on the interstate, the two unidentified women climbed out of the […]
4 St. Louis cops indicted in brutal beating of undercover Black officer
A brutal beating by rogue cops on a rampage to hunt and beat protesters during demonstrations in St. Louis has resulted in their indictment. A federal grand jury has indicted Dustin Boone, 35, Randy Hays, 31, Christopher Myers, 27, and a female officer, Bailey Colletta, 25, over their involvement in the beating of a Black […]
Danye Jones, lynching or suicide? Police issue exclusive statement
An activist mother in St. Louis, Missouri, is calling out for justice after her son was found hanging from a tree. On October 17, 2018, Melissa McKinnies saw the body of her son Danye Jones, 24, hanging from a tree. McKinnies was a member of the grassroots organization Lost Voices that protested the death of unarmed teen […]
White woman loses this after calling cops on Black man for entering his home
A White woman in St. Louis has been fired after racially profiling a Black man at his own apartment. D’Arreion Toles entered the Elder Shirt Lofts after returning home from a late night at the office on Oct. 13, according to his Facebook post. Brooke Thornton physically blocked Toles from entering the building. Toles showed Thornton […]
Trackstar the DJ on spinning his way from college radio to Killer Mike
Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. Gabe Moskoff, aka Trackstar the DJ, was born in Madison, Wisconsin, but started spinning in St. Louis, Missouri, back in 1999. His passion for spinning led to a stint at a college radio station. Needing a […]
Nelly said he is cutting off his father forever for this reason
Rap star Nelly jolted music fans awake when he declared that he is cutting off his father completely. The “Country Grammar” rapper, born Cornell Haynes Jr., 43, posted an inflammatory tweet about their tumultuous relationship. It read: “The word father is [a] strong word.. something I never knew anything about as a child because mine […]
‘Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s’ best moments from season 8 episode 2
The Sweetie Pie’s clan is back to business as usual. Miss Robbie prepares for her birthday event and is forced to make a hard decision concerning who will manage her new venture, Hamburger Heaven. Meanwhile, although they don’t always see eye-to-eye, Charles and general manager Bruce finally reopen the NoHo location to the public. However, things aren’t […]
Miss Robbie and crew are back for season 8 of ‘Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s’
They’ve got greens, beans, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, fried chicken, corn, broccoli—you name it! Just in time for the holidays, Miss Robbie and crew are back for the eighth season of “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s.” As usual, the premiere episode serves all the tasty fixings, as viewers journey with Miss Robbie and family on their fast-paced […]
St. Louis cops taunt and intimidate protesters amid growing unrest
The situation in St. Louis is out of control as police in riot gear decided to inflame the situation with taunts of their own toward protesters. While tear gas was being deployed and police in riot gear marched, police shouted, “Whose streets? Our streets!” in a startling display of unprofessional behavior. Protests erupted this past […]