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{{short description|American rapper}}
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{{short description|American rapper (1971–1999)}}


{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Freaky Tah
| name = Freaky Tah
| image = Freaky Tah.jpg
| image = Freaky Tah.jpg
| image_size = 180px
| image_upright = 0.9
| caption =
| caption = Tah {{circa}} 1997
| birth_name = Raymond Rogers
| birth_name = Raymond Rogers
| birth_date = {{birth date|1971|5|14}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1971|5|14}}
| birth_place = [[Queens, New York]]
| birth_place = [[Queens, New York]], U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|1999|3|28|1971|5|14}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1999|3|28|1971|5|14}}
| death_place = Queens, New York
| death_place = Queens, New York, U.S.
| origin =
| origin =
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
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| instrument =
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| occupation = Rapper, hype man
| occupation = [[Rapping|Rapper]]
| years_active = 1994–1999
| label = [[Universal Records (1995−2006)|Universal Records]]
| years_active = 1994–1999
| label = [[Universal Records]]
| past_member_of = [[The Lost Boyz]]
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| website =
| associated_acts = [[The Lost Boyz]]
| website =
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}}


'''Tahliq Raymond Rogers''' (May 14, 1971 – March 28, 1999),<ref name=2DopeBoyz/> better known as '''Freaky Tah''', was an [[rapping|MC]], [[hype man]] and promoter. Freaky Tah was a member of a [[hip hop music|hip hop]] group called the [[Lost Boyz]], together with [[Mr. Cheeks]], DJ Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou.<ref name=AllmusicLostBoyz/><ref name=AllmusicFreakyTah/>
'''Tahliq Raymond Rogers''' (May 14, 1971 – March 28, 1999),<ref name=2DopeBoyz /> better known as '''Freaky Tah''', was an American rapper and [[hype man]]. He was a member of a [[hip hop music|hip hop]] group called the [[Lost Boyz]], together with [[Mr. Cheeks]], DJ Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou.<ref name=AllmusicLostBoyz /><ref name=AllmusicFreakyTah />


==Murder==
== Murder ==
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.<ref name=NYTimes/> He was [[27 club|aged 27]] at the time of his death.<ref name=NYTimes/>
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.<ref name=NYTimes /> He was [[27 club|aged 27]] at the time of his death.<ref name=NYTimes />


The [[crime scene getaway|getaway driver]], Raheem Fletcher, was sentenced to seven years in prison.<ref name=MTV/> Jones pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to a minimum of 15 years for second degree murder. As of 2022 Rogers was incaracerated 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. <ref name="NYDoC">{{cite web |title=Incarcerated Lookup |url=https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov |website=Department of Corrections and Community Supervision |access-date=2 November 2022}}</ref>
The [[crime scene getaway|getaway driver]], Raheem Fletcher, was sentenced to seven years in prison.<ref name=MTV /> 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 became eligible again in 2023.<ref name="NYDoC">{{cite web |title=Incarcerated Lookup |url=https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov |website=Department of Corrections and Community Supervision |access-date=November 2, 2022}}</ref>


==Discography==
== Discography ==


===With The Lost Boyz===
=== With The Lost Boyz ===


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*Released: June 4, 1996
*Released: June 4, 1996
*Label: [[Uptown Records|Uptown]]
*Label: [[Universal Records (1995−2006)|Universal]]
*Format: CD, cassette, digital download, LP
*Format: CD, cassette, digital download, LP
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*Released: June 17, 1997
*Released: June 17, 1997
*Label: Uptown
*Label: Universal
*Format: CD, cassette, digital download, LP
*Format: CD, cassette, digital download, LP
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*Released: September 28, 1999
*Released: September 28, 1999
*Label: Uptown
*Label: Universal
*Format: CD, cassette, digital download, LP
*Format: CD, cassette, digital download, LP
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==See also==
== See also ==
*[[List of murdered hip hop musicians]]
*[[List of murdered hip hop musicians]]
*[[27 Club]]
*[[27 Club]]


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name=2DopeBoyz>[http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2010/03/28/r-i-p-raymond-freaky-tah-rogers-may-14-1971-march-28-1999/ R.I.P. Raymond "Freaky Tah" Rogers (May 14, 1971 – March 28, 1999)], 2dopeboyz, March 28, 2010</ref>
<ref name=2DopeBoyz>[http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2010/03/28/r-i-p-raymond-freaky-tah-rogers-may-14-1971-march-28-1999/ R.I.P. Raymond "Freaky Tah" Rogers (May 14, 1971 – March 28, 1999)], 2dopeboyz, March 28, 2010</ref>
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<ref name=VH1>[http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/513415/19990409/lost_boyz.jhtml Freaky Tah One of Three Killed in Feud, Police Say] VH1, April 9, 1999</ref>
<ref name=VH1>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100116183923/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/513415/19990409/lost_boyz.jhtml Freaky Tah One of Three Killed in Feud, Police Say] VH1, April 9, 1999</ref>
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==External links==
== External links ==
* [http://lostboyzmusic.com/ LB Fam Online]
* [http://lostboyzmusic.com/ LB Fam Online]
* [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p168565|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic page]
* [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p168565|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic page]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081205162912/http://www.nobodysmiling.com/hiphop/musicvideo/86066.php "Lifestyles Of The Rich & Shameless" music video]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081205162912/http://www.nobodysmiling.com/hiphop/musicvideo/86066.php "Lifestyles Of The Rich & Shameless" music video]

{{Lost Boyz}}


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[[Category:Deaths by firearm in Queens, New York]]
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Revision as of 13:30, 9 January 2024

Freaky Tah
Tah c. 1997
Tah c. 1997
Background information
Birth nameRaymond Rogers
Born(1971-05-14)May 14, 1971
Queens, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 1999(1999-03-28) (aged 27)
Queens, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, hype man
Years active1994–1999
LabelsUniversal Records
Formerly ofThe 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

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 became eligible again in 2023.[6]

Discography

With The Lost Boyz

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US US R&B
Legal Drug Money
  • Released: June 4, 1996
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: CD, cassette, digital download, LP
 6 1
Love, Peace & Nappiness
  • Released: June 17, 1997
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: CD, cassette, digital download, LP
 9 2
LB IV Life
  • Released: September 28, 1999
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: CD, cassette, digital download, LP
 32 8

See also

References

  1. ^ R.I.P. Raymond "Freaky Tah" Rogers (May 14, 1971 – March 28, 1999), 2dopeboyz, March 28, 2010
  2. ^ The Lost Boyz at Allmusic
  3. ^ Freaky Tah at Allmusic
  4. ^ a b "Member of Lost Boyz Hip-Hop Group Slain", The New York Times, March 29, 1999
  5. ^ "Shooter Pleads Guilty in Murder of Lost Boyz's Freaky Tah", MTV, July 17, 2001
  6. ^ "Incarcerated Lookup". Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "RIAA – Searchable Database: Lost Boyz". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 12, 2012.

External links

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