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Revision as of 04:15, 12 October 2019
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 Freaky Tah | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Raymond Rogers |
| Born | May 14, 1971 Queens, New York |
| Died | March 28, 1999 (aged 27) Queens, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1994–1999 |
| Labels | Universal Records |
Tahliq Raymond Rogers (May 14, 1971 – March 28, 1999),[1] better known as Freaky Tah, was an MC, hype man and promoter. Freaky Tah was a member of a hip hop group called the Lost Boyz, together with Mr. Cheeks, DJ Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou.[2][3]
Death
On the night of March 28, 1999, after leaving Mr. Cheeks birthday party with a friend Thomas Roman of Boston Massachusetts, Rogers was fatally shot by Kelvin Jones[4] while he was going towards the exit of Sheraton Hotel in Queens, New York. It was a case of mistaken identity. He was pronounced dead at the nearby Jamaica Hospital.[5] The getaway driver, Raheem Fletcher, was sentenced to seven years in prison. Jones pleaded guilty to murder.[6] Rogers was 27 at the time of his death.
Discography
With The Lost Boyz
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | |||
| Legal Drug Money |
|
6 | 1 | |
| Love, Peace & Nappiness |
|
9 | 2 |
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| LB IV Life |
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32 | 8 | |
See also
References
- ^ 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
- ^ Freaky Tah One of Three Killed in Feud, Police Say VH1, April 9, 1999
- ^ "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
- ^ a b "RIAA – Searchable Database: Lost Boyz". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
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